October
After Renault, Ghandhara indicated to put Datsun project on hold.
Hyundai-Nishat introduced the Ioniq hybrid and inaugurated a Digital Showroom in Karachi.
Honda Atlas launched the BR-V facelift in Pakistan.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/honda-br-v-facelift-launched-in-pakistan/
Isuzu finally took the wraps off the all-new third-generation D-Max replacing the second generation model which was on sale for more than 8 years.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/all-new-3rd-generation-isuzu-d-max-unveiled/
Toyota reveals the next generation Mirai fuel cell vehicle.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/next-generation-toyota-mirai-is-a-stunner/
Toyota unveils the all new Yaris hatchback.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/toyota-unveils-the-all-new-yaris-hatchback/
Vitz nameplate got discontinued in Japan with the introduction of all new Yaris.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/toyota-discontinue-vitz-nameplate-japan/
Honda and Toyota continued with their plan shut downs in October as well.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/honda-and-toyota-to-observe-plant-shutdowns-in-october-also/
United increased the price of 800cc Bravo for the third time in 2019.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/united-bravo-price-increased-3/
Pak Suzuki Alto breached highest monthly sales record.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/alto-660cc-breaks-highest-sales-record/
Sazgar’s BAIC D20 hatchback was spotted in Lahore.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/sazgars-baic-d20-hatch-spotted-in-lahore/
Al-Haj FAW revised the prices of its cars.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/faw-car-prices-revised/
All new Honda Fit/ Jazz debuted at Tokyo Motor Show.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/all-new-honda-fit-jazz-unveiled-at-2019-tokyo-motor-show/
All new VW Golf MK8 made its debut.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/10/the-all-new-volkswagen-golf-mk8-debuts/
Al-Haj got Greenfield status to assemble Proton cars in Pakistan.
November
Federal cabinet approved the first-ever national Electric Vehicles (EV) policy in a bid to tackle effects of climate change and reduce country’s fuel import bill.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/pakistans-first-ev-policy-approved/
Toyota’s newest Raize compact SUV launched in Japan
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/2020-toyota-raize-launched/
Daihatsu Rocky, the sister product of Toyota Raize was launched in Japan
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/2020-daihatsu-rocky-compact-suv-launched-in-japan/
IMC continued to observe non-production days in November
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/imc-non-production-days-november/
Honda Atlas announced to work for just 7 days in November
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/honda-only-7-days-in-november/
Mitsubishi Mirage received a facelift.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/2020-mitsubishi-mirage-attrage-facelift-thailand/
2020 Nissan Sunny debuted at Dubai Motor Show
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/2020-nissan-sunny-debuts-dubai-motor-show/
The electric vehicles manufacturers and assemblers came together to establish Pakistan Electric Vehicles Manufacturers Association (PEVMA) to promote the induction of Electric Vehicles and its allied product in Pakistan through joint ventures and local assembling cum progressive manufacturing of Electric Vehicles including Buses, Cars, Vans, Pickups, Auto Rickshaws and Scooters/Motorcycles.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/pevma-to-promote-electric-vehicles/
Airlift signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the federal government to introduce battery electric buses in the country.
All new Honda City sedan made its debut in Thailand.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/11/all-new-2020-honda-city-debuts/
December
Hyundai-Nishat launched Porter H-100 commercial pickup, their first local assembled vehicle in Pakistan.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/hyundai-nishat-launched-local-assembled-porter-h-100/
Honda Atlas announced to work for only 8 days in December.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/honda-to-work-for-only-8-days-in-december/
Pak Suzuki increased the prices of Jimny mini SUV.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/pak-suzuki-increases-jimny-prices/
Toyota RAV4 wins Car of the Year Award in Japan
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/toyota-rav4-wins-jcoty-award-2019-20/
Hyundai set a new world record for the longest distance traveled with a series production, hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle as its Nexo FCV managed to cover 778 km on a single tank of hydrogen.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/hyundai-nexo-fcv-longest-distance-record/
Kia reveals the stunning all new Optima/ K5
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/kia-reveals-technical-details-of-the-all-new-2020-k5-optima/
Mahatir’s gifted Proton X70 was handed over to Pakistan government in a ceremony held at the Malaysian High Commission in Islamabad.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/malaysian-gifted-proton-x70-suv-pakistan/
Pak Suzuki has announced to increase the prices of its cars (sparing Cultus) effective from the 1st of January 2020.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/pak-suzuki-increase-prices-by-up-to-rs-90000/
Regal Automobiles started to assemble the Prince Pearl hatchback in Pakistan. Line off ceremony of the first batch of CKD units was held on the 19th of December at Prince-DFSK plant situated on Multan Road Lahore.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/prince-pearl-line-off-ceremony/
Sazgar’s BAIC X25 crossover was spotted in Lahore.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/sazgars-baic-x25-crossover-spotted-in-lahore/
Geely-backed Lynk & Co creates history becoming the first Chinese brand to win an FIA World Title.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/lynk-co-first-chinese-brand-fia-world-title-win/
Turkey unveiled an all-electric mid-size crossover prototype and a concept sedan from TOGG, the country’s first home-grown automaker.
https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/12/turkey-unveils-togg-first-domestic-automobile/
A computer animation professional with over 23 years of industry experience having served in leading organizations, TV channels & production facilities in Pakistan. An avid car enthusiast and petrolhead with an affection to deliver quality content to help shape opinions. Formerly written for PakWheels as well as major publications including Dawn. Founder of CarSpiritPK.com
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