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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.
Almost Half a Century- No Change- No Progress Read More
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.
Baojun of China Does What Suzuki of Japan Missed Read More
Will the local assemblers just sit back and “wait” for the situation to improve, or is there any Plan B?
Car Sales Going Down, Where is Plan B? Read More
Money is tight for just about everyone, so why throw away your car that’s running well just because it’s feeling worn down? There are many ways to keep your old car in good nick, adhering to which you might not need to be changing your existing car that frequently. So unless things get back to sanity, keeping your existing car is perhaps the safest bet than to throw away a huge price in buying another used car.
Its Time to Love Your Existing Car Read More
Pak Suzuki has once again announced to extend its plant shutdown due to low inventory supply and insufficient localization
Non Production Days and Insufficient Localization Read More
Will the car prices go up again due to the weakening Rupee value against the US Dollar?
Rupee Slipping Again- Will Car Prices Go Up? Read More
The idea that higher localization of auto parts translates into cheaper vehicles has proven to be unrealistic in Pakistan as cars as well as motorcycles have become overly pricier over the years.
‘Higher Localization’ Fails to Deliver Cheaper Vehicles Read More
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.
Isuzu- Too Good in Southeast Asia, But Struggling in South Asia Read More
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.
Delivery Delays are Nothing Less Than a Blessing for Assemblers Read More
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.
Car Price Comparison: June 2019 vs July 2022 Read More