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
Govt likely to ban import of 3-year-old used cars by expats to curb misuse, hawala transactions
Import of used cars to be limited under baggage, residence, and gift schemes; vehicles must be registered six months before return; only genuine overseas Pakistanis to qualify under revised scheme
Thatta Cement wants to assemble Belarussian tractors in Balochistan
The cement manufacturer has announced the creation of a subsidiary that will assemble tractors in collaboration with Minsk Tractor Works
Hubco reaffirms 2026 date for BYD assembly in Pakistan
The energy company is reinventing itself as an electrical vehicle manufacturer, even as its legacy energy contracts struggle
Pakistan exports 434 locally assembled vehicles to 20 countries in three years
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb informs Senate of Rs1.42 billion export value from Pakistan’s auto sector
Tesla debuts ‘affordable’ Model Y and 3 that strike some as too expensive
Cars open for orders now; many locations show deliveries in December, January; Pricing disappoints some investors and analysts
Sazgar produces 1,410 four-wheelers, 1,823 three-wheelers in September
Sales for the month reach 1,429 four-wheelers and 1,864 three-wheelers, reflecting strong demand