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Isuzu- Too Good in Southeast Asia, But Struggling in South Asia

August 10, 2022April 28, 2023 - by UsmanAnsari - 1 Comment

Isuzu, particularly the new D-Max pickup truck has been doing exceptionally well in Southeast Asian markets, however, the performance of Isuzu in our part of the world is literally contrasting.

Top 10 Biggest Recalls in Automotive History

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 10 Comments.

While recalls these days are being announced quite frequently, lets see which ones were the biggest recalls of the automotive history.

Delivery Delays are Nothing Less Than a Blessing for Assemblers

August 2, 2022November 15, 2024 - by UsmanAnsari - 7 Comments.

Delays in deliveries are a bad thing, both for customers as well as the assemblers. But who cares for reputation in an uncontrolled & disregarded market like ours where government and authorities nowhere seem to exist and customers are at the mercy of assemblers to be fleeced in whatever way possible.

Car Price Comparison: June 2019 vs July 2022

July 31, 2022December 30, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 4 Comments.

When compared to prices from 3 years ago, June 2019 to be exact, renders a saddening situation of the economy as well as the import-dependent auto sector which is still in its infancy despite more than three decades of presence. Customers also blame that in the absence of any check & balance by the government, the impact of slightest of forex fluctuation is transferred by more than 100% on to the customers when assemblers claim to have achieved up to 70% localization.

Shortlisted WP29 Regulations Yet to be Implemented

July 24, 2022April 18, 2023 - by UsmanAnsari - 4 Comments.

Government in the latest Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP 2021-26) decided that vehicles shall not be allowed to go on sale after June 30, 2022 whether locally manufactured or imported, which are not compliant of shortlisted WP29 regulations. However, we are already heading towards the end of July and there is no sign of implementation of the said WP29 standards.

Wish List: Cars We Desire To Be Relaunched in 2022

July 23, 2022July 24, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 3 Comments.

Cars listed below were quite successful in their respective times due to specific reasons. Though one can always buy these cars from the used car market today, but honestly speaking a new car has its own charm. Following are the vehicles we wish to see them back on our roads as ‘new’.

Remembering ‘Cars from the Previous Decade’

July 23, 2022August 5, 2023 - by UsmanAnsari - 9 Comments.

Remembering cars from the previous decade, a time when 1 Dollar was equal to 60 Rupees and there was a whole lot to choose from

11 Years Old Kia Picanto for Rs 3.2 Million in Pakistan

July 21, 2022October 27, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 12 Comments.

The Picanto we have here debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011 and today its a 12 years old car by international standards. After the latest price increase, the obsolete 2nd generation Picanto in Pakistan cost PKR 31.0 lac for manual and PKR 32.0 lac for the automatic variant.