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In today’s fast-paced world, the automotive industry stands at the forefront of technological innovation. One crucial aspect that has fueled …
Technology Transfer and its Benefits in the Automotive Industry Read More
Pakistan’s annual vehicle production, based on PAMA data, peaked at around 217,392 units in 2018 but has never gone beyond. …
Why is Pakistan Still a Sub-250K Vehicle Market? Read More
Imports of used cars have once again come under fire from the country’s auto industry and its major stakeholders. Following …
Used Car Imports Once Again Becomes the Easiest Target Read More
Regardless of persistent questioning by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Sub-Committee on various issues harming consumers’ interests, local auto assemblers …
Car Buyers Saw Unprecedented Price Hikes in PDM Regime Read More
A renowned financial consultancy firm hired by the Pakistan Association of Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has revealed massive discrepancies in the price hikes made by the local auto assemblers.
PAAPAM-Hired Financial Firm Reveals Massive Discrepancies in Car Price Hikes 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
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
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
Pakistan and Japan have agreed to enhance cooperation in the industrial sector especially the modernization of the local auto industry.
Japan to Help Achieve Localization in Automobile Sector Read More
Auto assemblers operating in Pakistan make bold claims to have achieved higher localization of up to 70% in local assembled cars, however there are many circles including the auto parts vendors who blame assemblers for insufficient localization, which is why car prices are always 100% vulnerable to forex rates.
Can We Settle the Localization Debate With This? Read More