September 2022 - Page 7 Of 14

Baojun of China Does What Suzuki of Japan Missed

September 18, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 3 Comments.

Baojun, the Chinese automaker seems to have done what Suzuki of Japan should have, that is by making a small affordable electric four-wheel drive lifestyle off-road vehicle. Suzuki of course had all the opportunity with the Jimny, but instead of electrifying it, the Jimny got banned for sale in Europe due to poor emissions.

Vendors Want 51% Increase in Quota for Import of CKD Parts

September 17, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 11 Comments.

Auto part vendors have urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to increase their foreign exchange quota by 51% to $13 million a month from the current $8.59 million to avoid supply-chain disruption in the industry and streamline matters in line with the government’s policy.

Meet the GAC EMPOW55 Sporty Sedan

September 17, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 4 Comments.

The EMPOW55 is billed as GAC’s answer to the likes of Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.

Toyota to Pay $272m Import Duties in Thailand Over Lost Case

September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

Supreme Court of Thailand has upheld a lower court ruling that the local unit of Toyota Motor Corporation owed the Thai government 10 billion baht ($272.11 million) in extra taxes for importing components not subject to a reduced tariff.

Subaru’s EV Ambitions Shattered with Solterra

September 16, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 1 Comment

Solterra was the first all-electric vehicle by Subaru on which the Japanese automaker was counting big for its EV ambitions. However things came to a screeching halt at the end of June 2022 when Toyota recalled the bZ4X EV, the sister product of Solterra jointly made with Subaru, due to a mechanical issue with wheels that could potentially come loose.

New Kia Sportage Launched in South Africa

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

The 5th generation Kia Sportage, which made its world debut in June 2021 has just been introduced in South Africa, a right-hand drive market like ours.

GAC AION Hyper SSR EV Launched in China

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 4 Comments.

GAC in a special event has just launched a new electric supercar called Aion Hyper SSR and unveiled a new brand logo of GAC Aion.

Ghandhara Increases Chery Tiggo Prices in Pakistan

September 16, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

After Hyunai-Nishat, Ghandhara has now given a major push to the prices of Chery Tiggo crossovers in Pakistan citing volatile economic situation, depreciating currency value against the US Dollar & rising shipping cost as the reason behind the move.

Toyota to Unveil India’s First Flex-Fuel Powered Car

September 15, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 1 Comment

Indian Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has revealed that Toyota will be unveiling a new car that will be powered by flex-fuel on 28th September. This will be the first flex-fuel powered vehicle in the Indian market.

More Than 308,000 Vehicles Exported from China in August 2022

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 4 Comments.

As the global acceptance of Chinese cars is rapidly on the rise, the export of these vehicles from China is also increasing massively. According to China Association of Automotive Manufacturers (CAAM) some 308,000 unites were exported to various parts of the world, registering a year-on-year increase of 65% and a month-on-month increase of 6.2%.