Used car imports hit 4,400 in July, raising concerns for domestic auto industry
Over 600 high-value vehicles cleared under personal schemes; experts warn of under-invoicing, around Rs 6.5 billion in lost revenue, and threats to local jobs
Tesla sales fall 40% in Europe while BYD posts strong growth
Tesla records 8,837 new cars in July, BYD sees 13,503 registrations amid rising competition
Sazgar Engineering plans Rs11.5bn expansion to boost vehicle production capacity
Focus on hybrid, electric vehicles as company aims for 100 units per day by March 2026
Govt to ban import of accidental cars, impose 40% tariff on used vehicles
Local taxes of 30–61% keep car prices high despite trade liberalisation
Car imports jump 61% in July 2025 after tariff reduction, raising concerns for local industry
Surge in imports signals demand boost but risks undermining domestic production and investment
Pakistan risks $131 billion regional auto trade opportunity amid tariff changes and used-car imports: report
PAAPAM warns that policy shifts could undermine auto-parts ecosystem and stall export growth.
Auto parts makers warn against used car imports, call for consistent policies
Parts makers fear job losses as used car imports threaten local industry
Govt considering merger of baggage, gift schemes for used cars with new five-year import policy
Commerce Secretary informs Senate about tariff reduction on five-year-old cars; importers seek duty reduction to make scheme viable
Honda Atlas to launch hybrid model in Pakistan featuring advanced sensing technology
Company reveals plans to introduce its first hybrid model, responding to market competition and environmental goals, as it continues to focus on innovation in engine technology
Gandhara’s turn towards China begins to bear fruit
The former Nissan affiliate now assembles Chinese cars, and is beginning to regain ground
Capital Smart Motors to launch Forthing Friday REEV, a 1,150 km range-extended electric SUV
Pre-launch showcases start August 19, with pricing between PKR 8.99 million and PKR 10.99 million for the BEV and REEV models
Pakistan’s auto industry opposes plan to allow import of five-year-old used cars
Auto manufacturers warn of negative impact on domestic industry as government moves to ease used car import policy
Changan launches Karvaan Power Plus and upgraded Karvaan Pickup Sherpa PowerÂ
Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG is priced at Rs 3,299,000, with a booking amount of Rs 600,000, and deliveries set for October
Honda reports 50% drop in Q1 profit, raises full-year forecast despite tariff impact
Stronger yen and U.S. tariffs weigh on Honda's quarterly results, but revised forecast signals optimism for the year
Sazgar’s poised to profit from Pakistanis’ new taste for SUVs
Company to launch several new models, with its partnership with Chinese automakers continuing to deliver dividends