Auto loans extend recovery to Rs318 billion in November as rate cut supports demand
Financing growth remains below 2022 peak; analysts call for higher loan cap to reflect current car prices
Ford Motor retreats from EVs, takes $19.5 billion charge as Trump policies grip industry
$19.5 billion writedown includes $8.5 billion for cancelled EV models; Trump policies reduce federal support for EVs, affecting sales and demand
Motorbike, three-wheeler sales rise nearly 32% in 5MFY26
Total sales reach 762,778 units in July–November 2025, with Honda selling 647,271 motorcycles, United Auto 73,291, Suzuki 14,286, Road Prince 11,641 and Yamaha 1,223; three-wheeler sales include United Auto 643 units, Qingqi 4,347, Sazgar 9,439 and Road Prince 611
Jaecoo launch expected to significantly boost Nishat Group earnings
The competitively priced Chinese SUV has seen strong interest at the pre-booking phase and is expected gain significant share after launch
Global EV sales growth slows to weakest pace since early 2024 as China plateaus, US demand drops
Global electric vehicle sales growth slowed sharply in November, marking the weakest expansion since February 2024 as demand in China plateaued and policy changes...
Passenger car sales surge 56% YoY in November, up 43% in 5MFY26 despite monthly decline
PAMA member firms’ sales rise to 12,408 units in November from 7,972 a year earlier, but fall from October’s 13,513 units amid seasonal slowdown
China’s BYD recalls 88,981 plug-in hybrids over battery safety hazard
Qin PLUS DM-i cars built from Jan 2021 to Sept 2023 may face limited power output due to battery pack consistency issues
Alektra Metro EV launched in Pakistan prices and booking terms announced
Alektra launches Metro EV in Pakistan with 2- and 4-door variants, outlining pricing, battery options, and delivery timeline
Pakistan’s auto loan growth continues with Rs315.4 billion in October
SBP data shows a steady rise in auto loans, with a 10% increase from September, as financing demand remains strong
EDB urges local automakers to shift focus toward exports
Engineering Development Board chief calls for “Made-in-Pakistan” vehicles to enter global markets as Pakistan Auto Show 2025 opens with over 170 exhibitors
Industry raises concerns as imported used cars account for 20% of market share in Pakistan
Auto industry warns of mounting risks as used car imports threaten local manufacturing; PAAPAM estimates Rs60 billion annual loss due to reduced demand for local components; Experts say each imported vehicle displaces Rs 1.5 million worth of local auto parts
Sazgar’s four-wheeler sales dip 3.5% in October, three-wheeler sales up 25.7%
Four-wheeler production recorded at 1,242 units, sales 1,379 for October; three-wheeler production 2,575, sales 2,344
Chery launches locally assembled plug-in hybrid SUVs, Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9 PHEV in Pakistan
Both 7-seater hybrids feature powerful motors, extended electric ranges, and luxury interiors; pricing yet to be revealed
Farm income slowdown hits Ghandhara Tyre sales
Tractor tyres, one of the company’s core products, saw a sharp slump amidst floods and weak agriculture growth
Over 30,000 hybrid EVs save Pakistan $27 million in fuel imports in two years
Fuel savings could rise sharply if hybrids capture 25–30% of total vehicle sales, says Lucky Motor Corporation CEO
