Automotive
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458KIA Picanto 3rd Generation Specs And Features Revealed With 2nd Facelift
The KIA Picanto has received a significant makeover for 2023, with a fresh new look and updated technology. Here’s everything you need...
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The New Honda City Facelift: Style, Features, and Enhanced Performance
Excitement is brewing as Honda officially launches the facelift Honda City facelift in Thailand, introducing updated variants and exciting enhancements. This highly...
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Tax Rates on Vehicles Escalate in Pakistan’s Revised Finance Bill 2023
The government has revamped vehicle tax rates in the recently amended Finance Bill 2023, significantly affecting the auto industry. The new tax...
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CDA Plans to Replenish Greenery Along Islamabad Expressway with 50,000 Trees
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated a greening campaign aiming to plant 50,000 trees flanking the Islamabad Expressway once the current...
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Autonomous Bus Service Revolutionizes Hajj Pilgrimage Experience
In a groundbreaking move, this year’s Hajj pilgrimage has been enhanced by the integration of an autonomous bus service to complement traditional...
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Suzuki and SkyDrive Collaborate to Manufacture Electric VTOL Aircraft in Japan by 2024
Japanese automaker, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and SkyDrive Inc., a pioneer in aerial mobility solutions, have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture...
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Tesla Unveils ‘Giga Lab’ Concept Store in China, Reinforcing its Commitment to Direct Sales
In an innovative move aimed at bringing consumers closer to the manufacturing process, Tesla has unveiled its ‘Giga Lab’ concept store in...
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Toyota’s Electric Sports Car Innovation: A Leap Towards Manual Transmission
The high-performance car sector is anticipated to transition to electric power shortly. While this shift may please many, those who favor manual...
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Kia Leverages EV Momentum with Anticipated High-Performance ‘GT1’ Sedan
Kia Motors Corporation is reportedly setting its sights on the competitive high-performance electric vehicle (EV) market. Intent on riding its existing momentum...
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Master Changan Motors Celebrates Father’s Day with Special Offers and Rolls Out Priority Delivery for Oshan X7 SUV
Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) is capitalizing on the upcoming Father’s Day weekend by rolling out a limited-time vehicle maintenance offer. In...
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Toyota’s Future Electric Vehicles to Offer Personalized Driving Experience with Arene OS
In the Toyota Technical Workshop held in Japan, the automobile giant provided insights into the software and hardware developments for its next-generation...
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Senate Committee Urges Action Against Misuse of UAE Number Plate Vehicles in Pakistan
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and other enforcement bodies to investigate the...
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Amid Economic Crisis, Pakistani Auto Sector Witnesses Significant Sales Decline
With the ongoing economic turmoil and import restrictions continuing for over a year now, the Pakistani automobile sector has suffered a severe...
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BYKEA Ride-Hailing App Suffers Temporary Cyber Attack, Presumedly from Indian Hackers
In a recent cyber breach, BYKEA, the well-known ride-hailing application, fell prey to what is suspected to be an attack by Indian...
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GM Survey Reveals Growing Interest in Electric Vehicles in UAE and Saudi Arabia
A recently conducted survey by Morning Consult, commissioned by General Motors (GM), indicates an escalating interest in electric vehicles (EVs) among consumers...
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Automotive Parts Importers Face Challenges with Increased Customs Duty in New Fiscal Budget
In the most recent fiscal budget, the automotive parts sector appears to be given insufficient consideration. As per the official budget document...
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New Budget Proposal May Drive Up Prices of Imported Used Cars Above 1300cc
In its budget plan for the fiscal year 2023-24, the Pakistani government has suggested removing fixed duties and taxes on imported used...
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Pakistan’s 2023-24 Fiscal Budget Unveils Significant Boost for Hybrid Car Sector
The newly unveiled fiscal budget for 2023-24 in Pakistan has brought promising developments for the hybrid car industry in the country. As...
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Pakistan Auto Show 2023: Gearing Up to Showcase Future of Automotive Industry Amid Economic Challenges
Despite grappling with the adverse impacts of the economic downturn, the automotive industry in Pakistan is gearing up for the much-anticipated event...
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Master Changan Motors Fuels Anticipation with Cryptic Teaser for Potential Oshan X7 Update
Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has firmly established itself as a significant contender in Pakistan’s automobile sector. With its versatile range of...
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Meezan Bank Responds to Rising Fuel Prices with New Installment Plan for Electric Bikes
In response to the significant surge in fuel prices over the past year, Meezan Bank has introduced an installment plan for electric...
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Pak Suzuki Motor Company Introduces Installment Plan for Used Cars Amidst Economic Challenges
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC), the leading car company in Pakistan by sales and production volume, has unveiled a new installment plan...
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Toyota Indus Announces Production Halt Amid Auto Industry Distress
Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has once again flagged non-production days (NPDs) in June, adding to the ongoing struggles of the auto...
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Pak Suzuki Appeals to Prime Minister Amid Mounting Challenges in Auto Industry
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC), Pakistan’s leading car manufacturer by sales and production volume, finds itself grappling with substantial losses owing to...
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Threat of Shutdown Looms over Peshawar Bus Transit due to Unpaid Dues
Peshawar’s Bus Transit system is teetering on the brink of closure due to the government’s non-payment to five private companies managing varied...
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Proposed Tax Changes Threaten Pakistan’s Auto Industry, Warns PAMA
The Federal Government of Pakistan is reportedly considering a change in the Withholding Tax (WHT) imposed on domestically manufactured vehicles. The new...
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Okayker Secures $700k Seed Funding: Setting Sights on Digital Transformation of MENAP’s Auto Repair Industry
Pakistan’s digital automobile services provider, Okayker, has successfully secured seed funding of $700,000 from several institutional investors, including Orbit Startups, Cur8 Capital,...
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Sky Wings Introduces Air Taxi Services in Karachi for Seamless Aerial Commute
Residents of Karachi can now book air travel from the comfort of their homes through Sky Wings’ newly launched air taxi service....
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Toyota Teases Unveiling of Next GR Model, Potentially a Revamped Prius, at Le Mans Centennial
On the cusp of the 100th anniversary of the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans event set to take place on June...
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Innovative Solar Trees Set To Revolutionize EV Charging In UK Shopping Malls And Car Parks
UK’s car parks and shopping centres may soon boast a fusion of technology and nature, with the installation of seven-meter tall solar...
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Pakistan and Belarus Explore Collaborative Production of Tractors and Electric Vehicles
Belarus and Pakistan are currently in talks regarding the potential establishment of assembly and production plants for tractors and electric vehicles (EVs)...
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Quetta’s Vintage Vespa Enthusiasts Rally in a Show of Pride and Preservation
This past week, the Classic Vespa Scooter community in Quetta orchestrated a remarkable rally, showcasing their love for the vintage vehicles as...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Taxi Driver in Dubai
Individuals possessing good vision, physical health, reflexes, and driving skills, with a strong emphasis on road etiquette, can find a rewarding career...
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Honda Atlas Cars Records Sharp Decline in Profits Amidst Production Challenges
Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HCAR), experienced a significant contraction in its profits for the financial year ending March 31, 2023. As per...
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Punjab Mass Transit Authority Moves Towards Commercialization of Metro Stations
The Board of Governors of the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA) has given preliminary approval for implementing a business model at Metro...
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Sindh Government to Roll Out Electric Taxi in Karachi, with Special Services for Women
In a significant move towards eco-friendly transportation and improved public convenience, Sharjeel Memon, the Transport Minister for Sindh, announced the provincial government’s...
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Aspark Owl Soars High: Sets New EV Speed Records
In a significant leap for electric vehicles, Aspark Owl, the Japanese electric hypercar, has blazed through two world speed records this week,...
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Pink Buses Turn a New Leaf: Aiding Female Students in Peshawar Colleges
In a significant move towards enhancing female student mobility, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration has allocated 14 pink buses to various girls’ colleges...
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National Highway Authority Scrutinized Over Rs. 15 Billion Advance Payment to Contractors
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has come under review by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) concerning an advanced payment of Rs. 15...
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Rawalpindi Authorities Initiate Operation to Curb Traffic Obstruction
In an attempt to streamline traffic movement, the City Traffic Police (CTP) and the Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi (MCR) have initiated an anti-encroachment...
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PNEC-NUST Reveals Upgraded Electric Formula Race Car Ahead of International Competition
In an impressive showcase at a local hotel, students and faculty of PNEC-NUST proudly pulled back the curtains on their upgraded electric...
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Dubai’s RTA Harnesses Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Traffic Management
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is tapping into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance traffic flow and minimise congestion...
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Toyota Revo GR-S: Unleashing Power and Style in the Pickup Truck Segment
Toyota enthusiasts in Pakistan now have the opportunity to experience the thrill of the Toyota Revo GR-S, an upgraded version of the...
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Toyota, Daihatsu, and Suzuki Collaborate to Unveil Electric Mini-Commercial Vans
Leading automotive manufacturers, Toyota, Daihatsu, and Suzuki have come together to develop prototype mini-commercial vans powered by all-electric powertrains. The electric vehicle...
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Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (CTP) Launches Crackdown on Traffic Violations
Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (CTP) has taken a strong stance against vehicles that violate traffic laws as part of their recent crackdown....
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Toyota Discloses Decade-Long Data Breach Affecting Over 2 Million Vehicles
In a recent announcement, Toyota revealed that its popular online service, the cloud-based Connected service, experienced a data breach spanning a decade,...
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Pakistan Auto Sector Loses Momentum Again with Steep Decline in Sales
After a brief recovery in car sales in March 2023, Pakistan’s auto sector has hit a new slump. Last month, carmakers, who...
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Karachi Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Pakistan’s First Online Antique Cars Museum with Grand Parade
In a delightful celebration marking the first anniversary of Pakistan’s First Online Antique Cars Museum, a magnificent parade of approximately 30 antique...
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Scotland to Launch First Driverless Bus Network
Scotland is set to launch its first driverless bus network next week, with plans for buses to run without any input from...
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RTA Dubai Allows License Swap For Non-Approved Countries In New Initiative
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched a new initiative called “Golden Chance,” which allows expats from non-approved countries...
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Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy Launched a Transport Energy Saving Plan (TESP)
Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy has launched a Transport Energy Saving Plan (TESP) aimed at reducing the country’s carbon footprint, conserving the atmosphere,...
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United Increases Prices of Popular Bikes as Atlas Honda and Yamaha Hikes Trigger New Wave of Price Increases
United, one of Pakistan’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, has announced a hike in the prices of its most popular bikes, following the recent...
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Honda Atlas Extends Production Shutdown Amid Economic Crisis and Supply Chain Disruptions
Honda Atlas, the smallest of the “BIG 3” automobile assemblers in Pakistan, has been hit hard by the current economic crisis and...
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Toyota Indus Motor Announces Another Series Of Non-Production Days Due To Inventory Shortage
The operational challenges for the Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) persist, as the company recently announced another set of non-production days (NPDs)...
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Hyundai Motor Group Aims to Be Top Three EV Manufacturer by 2030
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has set a goal of becoming one of the top three electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers by 2030, offering...
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Prime Minister Orders Immediate Seizure Of Luxuru Vehicles Imported Under Temporary Scheme
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has directed authorities to seize all luxury vehicles that are being driven beyond their Carnet-de-Passage limit (CPD),...
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PAAPAM Urges Pakistan Finance Minister To Save Auto Parts Industry From Permanent Closure
The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has issued an urgent plea to Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, calling...
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Pakistan Railways To Run Special Trains For Eid-ul-Fitr Travel Needs
In anticipation of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival, Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced its plan to operate five special trains to meet the...
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Electric Bikes Gain Popularity In Pakistan As New Startups Enter The Market
As fuel prices in Pakistan continue to soar, electric bikes are gradually becoming more popular in the country. In response to the...
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Government Approves Zero-Interest Loans For e-Bikes and Rickshaws In Pakistan
Pakistan’s government has received criticism for proposing a fuel subsidy scheme ahead of the upcoming elections. In response, the government has approved...
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Honda Atlas Extends Production Shutdown To April End Amidst Pakistan’s Economic Crisis
Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Ltd has extended its plant shut down for another 15 days due to the economic crisis in the...
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Auto Sales in Pakistan Drop 47% in First Nine Months of FY23
Auto sales in Pakistan have plummeted 47% to 109,466 units in the first nine months of the current fiscal year compared to...
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Toyota is testing corolla cross with hydrogen powered racing engine
Toyota, led by its motorsports enthusiast CEO, is experimenting with novel ways to incorporate fun into driving while minimizing environmental impact. Toyota...
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French company introduces the first ever hydrogen E-Bike; Alpha Neo
French company, Pragma Mobility has introduced the first ever Hydrogen E-Bike named as Alpha Neo. Enrico Punsalag electric bicycles are quite common...
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Karachi is getting electric taxi service
Sindh government to launch electric Taxi service in Karachi to make the provision of comfortable, environment friendly and affordable transportation option available...
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Erdogan unveils the Togg, the first made-in-Turkey electric vehicle
In order to increase its independence from other states, Turkiye has recently implemented a variety of political and economic reforms. It is currently...
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China’s debt-laden Evergrande delivers its first electric vehicle to customers
After consistently missing mass production targets, China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group Ltd. announced that it had started delivering its first electric...
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Suzuki launched highly anticipated GSX 125 at Rs 359,000 in Pakistan
The brand-new GSX 125 bike has finally been launched by Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC). It was introduced by the manufacturer to take...
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Lahore traffic police starts drone monitoring to improve traffic flow
In an effort to improve traffic management and related issues, Lahore traffic police have launched traffic monitoring and surveillance using drone cameras. ...
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Car sales decline 51% to 13,000 units amid soaring prices
Car sales in September 2022 decreased by 51% from the same month the previous year as a result of consumers’ restricted spending...
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Honda Atlas launches locally assembled version of its Vezel (HR-V)
With the official release of the brand-new HR-V in Pakistan by Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL), the compact crossover SUV market has...
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InDriver announces expansion as Uber scales back in Pakistan
InDriver is all set to expand its operations in Pakistan as the other popular ride-hailing company Uber is discontinuing its operations in...
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Motorcycles were involved in 71% of road accidents in Punjab
According to recent reports, Motorcycles are one of the most regular causes of traffic accidents as they were involved in as many...
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Peugeot sold over 250 units of 2008 SUV in September
Peugeot boasts impressive sales of 2008 SUV for the second consecutive month as it embarks on its arduous climb to success. In...
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Govt hikes petrol price by Rs 1.45 to Rs 237.43 per litre
A notification from the Finance Division issued early on Wednesday stated that the federal government had once more announced an increase in...
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Porsche to hire Pakistani-born former Mercedes tech chief Sajjad Khan
German luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche’s supervisory board has announced to hire Sajjad Khan to the company’s executive board with a focus...
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Pakistan-born Farrukh joins Swedish automaker Koenigsegg as manufacturing engineer
Pakistan-born Farrukh Kamran has been appointed to the prestigious Swedish hypercar brand, Koenigsegg. The company is well-known for making ultrafast, lightweight, powerful,...
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Punjab suspends biometric registration of cars after issues in transferring old vehicles
According to the Punjab Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control website, the department has suspended the biometric system for the registration and transfer...
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Toyota Indus to launch Corolla 1.6 with CVT transmission in Pakistan
Good news for Corolla lovers, Toyota Indus Motor Company has something special to offer. Bookings are now being taken for the Corolla...
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Suzuki shuts down production on 8th Sep for 2 more days
Pak Suzuki has once more indicated that it will halt production for a further two days due to the unstable business situation...
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Toyota to invest $5.3 billion in EV battery plants in Japan and United States
Toyota Motor announced that it would spend up to 730 billion yen ($5.27 billion) to produce batteries for fully electric vehicles, a...
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Pakistan’s first locally assembled Haval H6 is available now
First Haval H6 units were supplied by Sazgar Engineering, which was assembled locally. Meanwhile, consumers could already purchase imported 1.5T CBU units from...
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Bentley Mulliner Batur debuts as most powerful model in the company’s history
The Mulliner Batur may very well be the last Bentley to have an ICE. Additionally, it establishes the design aesthetic Bentley will...
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Bugatti unveils $5 million W16 Mistral calling it world’s fastest convertible
The W16 Mistral costs $5 million and has 1600 bhp. It is primarily a roadster based on the powerful Bugatti Chiron. Only...
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Petrol will now cost Rs 235.98 after govt jacked up levy to Rs 37.50 per litre
The petroleum levy on petrol has been raised by Rs 17.50 to Rs 37.50 per litre from September 1 after which the...
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PSO reports Rs 86.22 billion profit in FY22, a jump of 196% from last year
The unconsolidated profit of Pakistan State Oil for the fiscal year 2022 after tax deduction came in at Rs 86.22 billion, showing...
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KIA reopens bookings for all cars after government eased import restrictions
After a brief two-week hiatus, Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) has begun accepting bookings for its best-selling KIA vehicles. The business previously stated...
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Petrol price set to increase by Rs 20 per litre as govt assures IMF of levy hike
Pakistan is set to witness another hike in price of petrol from September due to expected imposition of sales tax and petroleum...
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Proton Saga and X70 prices reduced by Rs 110,000
With majority of the auto industry decreasing car prices and shifting the benefits to its customers, Proton Pakistan has also decided to...
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Massive duties imposed on cars to discourage imports
The government has started taking the required actions in an effort to manage import costs and prevent fiscal slippages. The Federal Board...
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Sazgar to launch locally-assembled Haval SUVs this month
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited revealed lower rates for Haval H6 variants on August 19th and stated that they are rolling out CKD...
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CarFirst shuts down operations in midst of many Pakistani startups collapsing
The startup company CarFirst, which specialized in used cars, announced that it was ceasing operations in Pakistan in the midst of many...
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United cut car prices following Toyota, Suzuki and Honda
Honda and United car prices in Pakistan have also fallen, following Toyota and Suzuki. According to the company, Honda is passing on...
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Pakistan’s petroleum imports decline by over 60% in July
Pakistan’s petroleum group imports posted a decrease of 60.54 percent on a month-on-month (MoM) basis in July and were recorded at $1.436...
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After Toyota, Suzuki also reduces car prices but by only Rs 200,000
The Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) recently announced a price decrease, continuing the much-appreciated wave of car price reductions. Toyota Indus Motor...
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Toyota cut car prices by up to Rs 1.1 million as dollar loses its ground
Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has reduced the price of all locally built vehicles, which is a positive trend and other players...
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Govt jacked up petroleum products prices once again despite fall in oil prices globally
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the federal government on Monday announced an increase of Rs 6.72 per...
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Car sales declined 58% to just 11,883 units in July 2022
The current economic uproar, which is being driven by the dollar rate setting records, new taxes, rising inflation, and back-to-back price increases...
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Pakistan’s first locally produced electric car Nur-E 75 launched
Nur-E 75 which has been dubbed the nation’s first indigenous electric vehicle, was designed and developed by the DICE Foundation, a US-based non-profit...
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Pakistan’s automobile industry is the main beneficiary of China’s Belt and Road
The President of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), Wang Zihai said the automobile industry is a fundamental part...
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GO rolls out Pakistan’s first mobile fuel stations ‘goLink’ across Pakistan
Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (GO) publicized its plans to initiate its new and innovative fuel station concept “goLink” throughout Pakistan. The...
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Pakistani auto companies massively increase car prices across entire lineups
Toyota, Kia, Changan, Suzuki, Honda, Proton, Haval, and Prince DFSK have increased their car prices and they linked the increases to the...
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UAE’s Coral Energy becomes Pakistan’s top fuel oil supplier
A Dubai-based company, Coral Energy has become the top fuel supplier to Pakistan by winning numerous import tenders released by the Pakistani...
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Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki increase bike prices in Pakistan
The current wave of price hikes has also affected the local bike industry of Pakistan as Yamaha took the lead as its...
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Sindh launches drive against illegal use of blue, green number plates and police lights
District and traffic police have been instructed to conduct a province-wide campaign against the usage of police lights and illegally registered vehicles....
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Made in Pakistan MUVA electric rickshaw going through testing before the launch
Pakistan Auto Show (PAS) 2022 participated from different promising prospects, one such new is YES Electromotive, a completely original electric vehicle (EV)...
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Toyota massively increases car prices across entire lineup
News was circulating regarding the increase in car prices by Toyota for some days, but company was refuting all the price increase...
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Petrol price cut by Rs 3.05 and diesel price increased by Rs 8.95
According to a statement from the Finance Division, the Pakistani government on Sunday announced a reduction in the price of petrol of...
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Toyota Indus Motors announces 13-day shut down of its auto production plant
Facing serious hardships in importing raw materials, Pakistan’s leading car manufacturer, Indus Motor Company (IMC), has decided to temporarily shut down its...
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Toyota, Suzuki to partially shut their plants as auto sector reels due to fragile economy
The continuing economic situation in Pakistan is having a negative impact on the auto sector and two major automakers, Toyota and Suzuki...
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Govt agree to raise margin of petroleum dealers from Rs 3.5 to Rs 7
Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) on Sunday cancelled the strike call given for Monday after the government agreed to raise their margin...
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Car sales surged 55% to all-time high of 279,700 units in FY22
The car sales increased by a staggering 55 percent in the fiscal year 2021–2022 that trend is expected to slow as financing...
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Petrol price cut by Rs 18.50, diesel by Rs 40.54 to pass on global drop to consumers
To give people the most relief possible, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cut the price of petrol by Rs 18.50 a litre and diesel...
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China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as top seller of electric cars globally
The Chinese automaker BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has surpassed Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s largest producer...
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Honda announces delivery delays, Suzuki stops bookings due to economic unrest
Suzuki Pakistan has suspended the bookings of all of its cars and Honda Atlas has just announced that customers who have placed bookings...
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KIA car prices revised after Capital Value Tax applied
After Kia Lucky Motors added Capital Value Tax (CVT) to its lines, the pricing of Kia automobiles in Pakistan was modified. The...
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Al-Haj Automotive increased Proton Saga and X70 prices
With dollar surpassed +210 the new car prices hike is started. The first company to reveal the increased price is Proton. The...
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Suzuki to soon discontinue its best selling Cultus in Pakistan: Here’s why
According to sources, Pak Suzuki will stop producing one of its most well-known vehicles in Pakistan. For the owners and lovers of...
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Ferrari says 80% of its models will be electric or hybrid by 2030
Ferrari revealed plans to convert 80% of its manufacturing to all-electric or hybrid vehicles by 2030, a significant leap for a company known...
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Lightyear to launch world’s first solar car with 1000 km range by end of 2022
Lightyear, a business that creates solar electric vehicles, has shown its first production-ready vehicle, the Lightyear 0 with a beyond 1000 km...
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Despite high car prices, Pakistan’s auto sector sold 27,000 units in May
Regardless of high car prices, Pakistan’s auto sector posted a growth of 46% to about 27,000 units in May 2022 as compared...
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Petrol price in Pakistan reaches a record high of Rs 233.89 per litre
Miftah Ismail, the Federal Finance Minister, declared on Wednesday that Pakistan could no longer afford to provide subsidies on petroleum products, thus...
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Petrol at 210? Here’s how you can reduce your petrol cost by 40%
The cost of driving is becoming increasingly expensive due to rising fuel prices. According to experts, prices could climb even higher as...
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Yamaha increased prices of motorbike models by as much as Rs 22,000
Yamaha has announced its third price hike for 2022, with no explanation as to why the increase in motorbike models prices was...
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Pakistan raises fuel prices by Rs 60 in one week, protests hit petrol pumps
Protests have broken out at petrol pumps after the government increased fuel prices by Rs 60 in the second straight hike within...
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Proton, Kia and Toyota suspended bookings for their cars due to uncertainty
Until early 2022, Al-Haj Automotive struggled to meet increased demand for their vehicles. Despite its recent launch of local production of its...
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Kia suspends bookings for Sportage, Picanto and Carnival due to import ban
Kia Sportage, Picanto, and Carnival bookings have been halted by Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMCL) due to import ban. Carnival’s bookings have...
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Pakistan under pressure from IMF drops a massive petrol bomb
The federal government has surrendered to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) condition and declared a huge increase in petrol and diesel prices of...
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State Bank cuts auto loan tenure to three years to slow down booming car sales
The State Bank of Pakistan has set a new time frame for auto loan in an effort to reduce car imports and...
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Toyota Pakistan once again halts bookings of all cars due to rupee instability
Due to the sheer economic uncertainty, Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has halted bookings for all of its vehicles. The ban is due...
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Regal Automobiles increased Prince Pearl price to Rs 1,586,000
In the recent price hike wave in the auto industry Regal Automobiles does not want to be get behind the line as...
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Changan increased Alsvin price by Rs 125,000 and Oshan X7 by Rs 400,000
Several companies in Pakistan’s auto industry have announced price increases in recent months. Changan Pakistan, like nearly every other brand, has notified...
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Suzuki car prices increased for the third time this year
The pricing of Pak Suzuki’s six locally manufactured models, the Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Wagon R, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Bolan, and...
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Govt issues notice to 10 car manufacturers to justify their never ending price hikes
In Pakistan, the matter with car costs has gotten so bad that car manufacturers are raising prices basically every month. The government...
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Changan suspends bookings for Alsvin and here is why
Because of its attractive price despite the recent hike, the Changan Alsvin has grown popular among Pakistani automobile buyers. Its popularity has...
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ECC approves Rs 68.7 billion grant to provide petroleum products at subsidised rates
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved Rs 68.7 billion supplementary grant to pay for the cost of providing the petroleum products at...
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Government to pull off subsidies on fuel prices and hike petrol by up to Rs 20
Miftah Ismail, the finance minister, agreed to the IMF’s recommendation to lower fuel and power subsidies and discontinue the business tax amnesty...
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New world record set for third most expensive car number plate sold
At the first ‘Most Noble Numbers’ charity auction, a number plate sold for 3.5 million Dirham, thus became world’s third-most-expensive number plate....
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Changan car prices get a huge hike
Following in the footsteps of KIA, Changan car prices have skyrocketed significantly. This seemingly inevitable price rise appears to be unstoppable, with...
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Kia raises prices again by up to Rs 300,000
Lucky Motor Corporation Ltd (LMCL) on Monday raised Kia car prices of its vehicles by Rs 200,000-Rs 300,000 for the second time...
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Toyota bZ4X all-electric SUV hits the road at $42000
Toyota has finally disclosed pricing for its planned bZ4X SUV before it reaches at dealers later this spring, after revealing the company’s...
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Hyundai Nishat launches all new Elantra GL 1.6L at Rs 4.3 million
Hyundai Nishat Motors Private Limited has finally launched Elantra GL 1.6L which will be costing Rs 4.3 million. The launch is a...
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Beating all bumps, car sales grow 25% to 27,131 in March
Car sales rebounded in March after a decrease in February. Suzuki, Toyota, and Honda, Pakistan’s main three automakers, saw tremendous sales increase...
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Indus Motor Company suspends bookings of all Toyota vehicles in Pakistan
Indus Motor Company (IMC), the Pakistani manufacturer of Toyota automobiles, has declared that all bookings for their vehicles have been halted. IMC...
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Pakistan’s first all-steel radial tire plant, Service Long March, starts production
Pakistan’s first all-steel radial truck/bus tire plant, Service Long March Tyres Pvt Ltd, kicked off production recently under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)....
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UAE’s Barq EV launched as first smart mobility, logistics solutions provider
Barq EV, a company that specializes in smart mobility and logistics solutions, has officially announced opening of its operations in the United...
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Hyundai Tucson get costlier by up to Rs 300,000
Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited has increased the price of Tucson variants by up to Rs 300,000, following Kia, Toyota, and Honda....
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Bookings of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro started in Pakistan: Check price and features
Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL) has started booking for its newly launched crossover SUVs — Chery Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 8 Pro. The...
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Honda increased prices of local assembled Civic, City and BR-V
Following in the footsteps of Kia and Toyota, Honda Pakistan has also increased the price of its vehicles. The prices of Honda Civic,...
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Regal Automobiles getting ready to launch automatic variant of Prince Pearl
Prince Pearl, a 800cc hatchback by Regal Automobiles may soon be available as Prince Pearl automatic to take on United Bravo and...
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Indus Motor announces another massive price hike for Toyota cars
For the third time in four months, Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has raised the prices of its locally manufactured cars. The...
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Oil companies are selling substandard fuel as high-octane for profits
To deceive customers and increase profits, several oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Pakistan have been selling research octane number (RON)-95 fuel as...
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World’s longest over 100ft car has a jacuzzi, mini-golf and helipad
After being refurbished by its owner, the world’s longest car has grown even longer. A mini-golf course, jacuzzi, TV, fridge, and a...
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Price of locally assembled crossover SUV Proton X70 increased
Al-Haj Automotive has announced the revised prices for its compact SUV, Proton X70, which follow the debut of locally assembled variants. The manufacturer...
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Suzuki consumers to get tax refund after President Alvi upholds FTO decision
President Arif Alvi has upheld the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) decision with regard to charging excessive sales tax on purchase of Suzuki...
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Volvo is testing wireless charging technology for EVs in Sweden
As part of an initiative to test alternate charging solutions, Volvo will put a wireless EV charging system to the test. In...
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Hyundai Sonata 2.0 MPi AT vs Honda Civic RS
Every automotive fan has been buzzing about the Honda Civic 2022 since its announcement. We’ve put together a Civic 2022 comparison with...
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Toyota Pakistan reveals plans for local production of hybrid cars
Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has started updating its production facilities in Pakistan in preparation for local assembly of Hybrid Electric Vehicles...
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Volkswagen reveals all electric microbus ID Buzz
After nearly 75 years since the first Volkswagen Type 2 came off, the Microbus is back. VW is bringing back the iconic...
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Changan’s Oshan X7 vs KIA Sportage vs MG HS vs Hyundai Tucson
The Changan Oshan X7 is a D-segment SUV that was recently released. In Pakistan, Changan is already recognized for its economical vehicles like...
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How to verify vehicle ownership details in Pakistan
In Pakistan, after the vehicle purchase you need to get through verify the vehicle’s possession, excise taxation record, and other documentation validated...
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Kia EV9 flagship electric SUV with self-driving technology to debut in 2023
Details are still limited about Kia EV9, but what we can say for sure is that the flagship all-electric SUV will compete...
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149,813 cars sold in 8 months in Pakistan
According to monthly figures from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), the sale of cars increased by 6% MoM in February 2022,...
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Sony and Honda are collaborating on an electric vehicle to compete with Tesla
Sony and Honda have teamed up to form a new venture that will manufacture and sell electric vehicles (EVs). The companies have...
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Toyota Corolla Cross, Rush and Prius prices increased by 18-21%
Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has raised the prices of its Complete Built Up (CBU) units. Toyota has released a statement stating...
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KIA increased prices of best-selling vehicles by as much as Rs 475,000
Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMCL) dominated the market due to its stability in vehicle price, however due to volatility in the market...
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Three variants of Suzuki Swift 2022 launched in Pakistan
The 3rd generation Suzuki Swift 2022 has been launched in Pakistan in three variants at a starting price of Rs 2.5 million....
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Pak Suzuki debuts Swift 2022, prices start from Rs 2,499,000
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has finally launched the third generation Suzuki Swift after 11 years of introducing it in the country....
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KIA unveils first-ever plug-in hybrid Sportage
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming the trend in the automobile industry. Automobile manufacturers are producing new electric vehicles and updating previous...
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OGRA recommends Rs 8.50 hike in price of petrol
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended Rs 8.50 per litre increase in the price of petrol and Rs 5.5 per...
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FBR collected Rs 730 million from people involved in own-money business
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs. 730 million from individuals engaged in the automobiles sector with their own money....
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Elon Musk promises full self-driving Tesla cars in 2022
Most important Tesla products this year and next, according to Elon Musk, will be software that allows cars to drive themselves and...
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Honda Civic 2022 booking started with a huge price tag
Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has officially introduced the new Civic, and the manufacturer has disclosed variants of 2022 model, price, and booking information. Variants...
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E-Pay Punjab payment module for vehicle transfer fee is functional now
The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has now successfully enabled the online fee payment module for Transfer of Motor Vehicle through...
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Latest prices of petroleum products in Pakistan
According to an official statement made by the Prime Minister’s office on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan disapproved the planned increase in...
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Government allocates Rs 1.5 billion to introduce electric vehicles in Pakistan
The Climate Change Ministry has assigned Rs 1.5 billion for missions under the Green Stimulus ingenuity, which is intended at presenting electric...
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Hyundai announces huge increase in Tucson, Sonata, Elantra prices
The government passed the mini-budget over a week ago, raising FED (Federal Excise Duty) on locally assembled and imported vehicles. And now,...
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Changan Pakistan increased Alsvin by Rs 75,000 and Karvaan by Rs 130,000
The 2022 has brought a whole new surge of vehicle price hikes, fueled by the government’s mini-increased budget’s duties and taxes, and Changan...
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Honda increases car prices due to ‘FED impact’
Honda Atlas Cars have been upped car prices as well due to the recently imposed Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cars. Under the...
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KIA Picanto, Sportage and Stonic prices increased
The impact of the recently passed mini-budget is becoming apparent. Automobile manufacturers are raising their pricing. Suzuki took the lead, while others...
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Suzuki hikes prices by up to Rs 150,000
Suzuki car prices have risen as a result of the government imposing a 2.5 percent Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cars with...
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Toyota car prices go up in Pakistan after govt imposes taxes
With mini budget passed and increased FED by the government, it is obvious to face another hike in car prices. With the...
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Prince-DFSK announces new increase in prices for Pearl and Glory 580
Following the effectiveness of higher tax rates and subsequent price hikes, Pakistan’s automobile sector began 2022 on a sour note. Regal Motors has...
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Pakistan registers its most expensive vehicle against Rs 5.3 million tax in Lahore
With a stunning price tag of Rs 138 million, the Punjab excise and taxes department has registered the province’s most expensive vehicle...
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KIA Sorento to now cost Rs 7.49 million in Pakistan after price reduction
According to corporate data, KIA Lucky Motors Pakistan has reduced the pricing of its KIA Sorento variants by up to Rs 704,000...
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Elon Musk says challenges with Indian government delaying Tesla launch
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, said on Thursday that Tesla is “working through” a number of issues with the Indian government ahead...
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12.5% tax hike imposed on import of completely built electric vehicles
The cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a hefty Regulatory Duty (RD) hike on Completely Built Unit of Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid...
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Regal Automobiles raising Rs 800 million through PSX to set up DFSK EV plant
Regal Automobiles Industries Limited slated to begin manufacturing DFSK electric vehicles in Pakistan next year, beginning with a compact EV car that can travel...
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Biometric car transfer system launched for the Punjab province
The biometric car transfer system has been officially launched by the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department. From now on, there will be...
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With 2.332 million auto sales last year in US, Toyota wins best selling carmaker
Japanese automaker won the title of best-selling carmaker of 2021 in the United States. This is significant because no non-American manufacturer has ever...
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Revo Rocco and Fortuner Legender prices revealed and bookings to start next week
Last year, Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) introduced facelifted versions of the Fortuner and Hilux Revo, which were quickly adopted by Pakistani...
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Car sales surge by 71% to 114,765 units in six months of FY22
The automobile industry’s sales volume increased dramatically in December 2021, owing to expected price increases on a range of vehicles. While Toyota...
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‘Futuristic’ MG Marvel-R EV arriving soon in Pakistan
MG has confirmed that its new Marvel-R electric SUV will be offered in Pakistan. Currently, the vehicle is not for sale; instead, MG...
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Sony unveils new Vision-S 02 zero-emission electric SUV at CES 2022
Sony introduces its new electric zero-emission SUV, the Vision-S 02 at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, based on the EV and cloud...
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BMW unveils iX Flow car with E Ink that can change colour in seconds
At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) the German automobile giant BMW revealed the world’s first colour changing car iX Flow in Las...
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Auto sector to bear brunt of mini budget as taxes on locally-assembled vehicles rise
As the federal government is all set to convene the National Assembly session on Monday (today) to present amendments relating to taxes...
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Hyundai Motor Company unveils ‘Metamobility’ concept at CES 2022
Automotive manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company showcased the role of robotics, VR and the metaverse in future mobility solutions with its new ‘Metamobility’...
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Tesla delivered record 936,172 electric vehicles in 2021, up 87 percent
Tesla shipped a total of 936,172 electric vehicles in 2021, an increase of 87 percent over the 499,550 units delivered in 2020. ...
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Man from Karachi creates unique 16-foot long motorcycle
As an alternative to buying a car, a Karachi fellow has transformed his motorcycle into a distinctive long vehicle that can hold...
