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EV Policy will Have a Big Impact on Local Auto Industry

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

The EV Policy will not only help transform the auto industry but will also ensure reduced oil import bill and low carbon footprint in the country.

Opinions / Electric Vehicles / General

Pros and Cons: Should Government Introduce Electric Vehicles in Pakistan?

November 6, 2019November 13, 2019 - by Guest - 3 Comments.

Pros and cons: Should government consider introducing electric vehicles in Pakistan which will help reducing oil import bill and improve the environment

Opinions / General

Toyota & Honda Suffering Due to Absence of Small Hatchbacks

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - 8 Comments.

Toyota & Honda are suffering due to absence of small hatchbacks in their lineup in Pakistan. Both automakers are observing plant shutdowns since last 4 months due to high prices & low demand while both have failed to offer a smaller hatchbacks in nearly 30 years.

News / Opinions / Pakistan

Rupee Continues to Recover Against Dollar- Will Car Prices Come Down?

October 27, 2019October 28, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - 5 Comments.

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) has maintained a gradual uptrend against the US dollar since the beginning of current fiscal year in July 2019. Now comes the real question, will car prices come down?

Opinions / General

Suzuki’s Troubling Sales on Both Sides of the Border and the Way it Responds

October 26, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - 10 Comments.

How Suzuki operates in two different markets while facing a similar situation– that is declining sales.

Opinions / General / Pakistan

Honda City and Suzuki Swift Approaching Their Birthdays

October 25, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - 5 Comments.

Honda City and Suzuki Swift are about to enter their 12th and 11th year of production in Pakistan respectively.

Opinions / General

Low Localization and the Need to Shift to EVs

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

Despite achieving up to 70% localization, the auto industry remains highly vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations. Perhaps it’s time we just give up on the dream of having a thriving traditional automobile industry and focus towards electric vehicles, since the world is already shifting to EVs.