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Almost Half a Century- No Change- No Progress

September 18, 2022April 18, 2023 - by UsmanAnsari - 14 Comments.

The Suzuki Ravi & Bolan duo, which are the pickup & minivan iterations of ST90 Carry model, were first produced in Japan in 1979. And to no surprise Pak Suzuki is still “assembling” them in year 2022 and has efficiently kept us 5 generations behind the global Suzuki Carry model.

Turkish TOGG Landed in Argentina for Winter Tests

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

Turkey is inching closer to formally launch its first vehicle under the umbrella of its home-grown brand called TOGG. Dubbed as smart device, whose road, safety, performance and range/battery tests are continuing at accredited test centers in different parts of the world, the vehicle has now landed in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina for its extensive winter tests.

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.

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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.

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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.