PEUGEOT Officially Launches Operations in Pakistan
March 3, 2022 / By Maaz Abbasi / News Pakistan
Peugeot Pakistan
PEUGEOT Officially Launches Operations in Pakistan
PEUGEOT begins operations in Pakistan for the first time through its exclusive partner Lucky Motor Corporation.
In order to enhance employment, localization, and the local automotive sector in Pakistan, a partnership to support the establishment of state-of-the-art assembly facilities is being formed. The release of the locally made PEUGEOT 2008 will be the first stage in the relationship.
Peugeot Launching Ceremony Video
Karachi, 12 March: With its exclusive partner Lucky Motor Corporation, the European vehicle manufacturer PEUGEOT has officially commenced operations in Pakistan for the first time in its illustrious history. The collaboration began with the opening of eight 3S stores in six cities, as well as a state-of-the-art automobile assembly plant in Pakistan.
Lucky Motor Corporation is a subsidiary of the Younis Brothers Group, with a five-decade history of earning significant market share in the Pakistani automobile sector and setting new standards in terms of product offering and customer service. With the launch of PEUGEOT, the firm now aspires to give the greatest mobility options that a European brand can supply to its clients.
For over 211 years, PEUGEOT has been a pioneer in the automobile industry, guided by its brand values of Allure, Emotion, and Excellence, which reflect crisp design, intuitive driving enjoyment, and uncompromising quality. These ideals will be preserved as the brand tries to supply the market with the newest technologies and mobility solutions with its debut into Pakistan.
“We are happy with this cooperation and what it represents for the Pakistani market,” said Linda Jackson, CEO of the PEUGEOT Brand. This will be the first time a European automobile is produced in Pakistan, and we’re looking forward to collaborating with Lucky Motors to help the country’s automotive sector grow. PEUGEOT is focusing on internationalization, with the B and C segment SUV growth being a significant potential for us. This is also supported by the country’s evolving policy toward electrification, which aligns with our own approach.”
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“We are pleased to begin on this adventure in Pakistan with our new partner, Lucky Motor Corporation,” said Samir Cherfan, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East & Africa Region, Stellantis. PEUGEOT has a lot of promise and opportunity in Pakistan, and we’re excited to serve clients in this dynamic market. I’d want to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Muhammad Ali Tabba and Mr. Asif Rizvi for making this cooperation possible, and I’m excited to see both parties’ rise in the country.”
“Lucky Motors is ready to transform the automotive landscape of Pakistan by bringing Peugeot, the first domestically built European brand in the nation,” stated Asif Rizvi, Chief Executive Officer of Lucky Motors Company. We’re thrilled to be working with Peugeot, and we’re looking forward to being linked with Stellantis, a company that firmly believes in innovative mobility solutions.
Pakistan, with its 220 million people, presents a fantastic potential for someone to enter the industry and disrupt it. And there’s little question that Stellantis, with its 14-brand portfolio, will be the one to achieve it. Lucky Motors is pleased to be the first firm in Pakistan to manufacture and sell many brands. We are excited to begin on this journey, providing the greatest automotive solutions to Pakistan while simultaneously making significant contributions and investments to help the country’s economic and social growth.”
The release of the PEUGEOT 2008 will be the first stage in this continued commitment to the Pakistani client. With its distinctive appearance, superior technology, and economical powertrains, the acclaimed 2008 has been a success story for the brand from its conception and distinguishes out in the compact SUV sector. It also has The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit, which has a thrilling interior design as well as a cutting-edge digital cluster and touchscreen to enhance any driving experience. The 2008 is the ideal model for Pakistani families, with 26 international awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, and a high perceived quality and value.
The e-2008 will be the next model to be released, and due to the Multi Energy Platform CMP, consumers will be able to select between a 100% electric and a thermic version. Lucky Motors Corporation will construct a variety of models locally at state-of-the-art facilities, with help from PEUGEOT, and is now investigating prospects to market numerous models by early next year.
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In Pakistan, Honda’s 11th-Generation Civic 2022 Makes Its Debut
March 3, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / News Pakistan
Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has officially released the all-new Civic in Pakistan, making the small sedan category in Pakistan significantly more intriguing.
The new Civic was also unveiled in a digital launch, presented by Aamir H. Shirazi, President of Atlas Group, Hironobu Yoshimura, CEO of HACL, and Aamir Nazir, General Manager Sales and Marketing at HACL, who informed the audience about the vehicle’s numerous features.
Unlike the 6th generation Honda City, which was released last year, the 11th-generation Civic is the most recent model on the market, and it outperforms its competitors, such as the Toyota Corolla and Hyundai, in terms of performance and amenities. Even if it comes at a hefty price.
When it comes to style, the new Honda Civic is more conservative than its predecessor, which is a good thing.
With a large bumper grille in the middle and a streamlined primary grille between the headlights, the front end appears dignified but intimidating. The bright Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) on the newly styled headlights contribute to the intimidating appearance. The overall refinement is enhanced by the lengthened and straightened-out bonnet design.
Along the length of the vehicle, the side profile exhibits clean and basic lines. The 2017 Civic comes with 17-inch black alloy rims (16-inch in basic and mid-level models) in Pakistan, which are more appealing than previous generations.
The ‘European design influence’ is most visible towards the back end. The car’s angular and sharp taillights, straightened-out boot lid, high-up bumper reflectors, center trim down below, and dual oval exhaust tips (in the top grade only) give it a sporty appeal.
Interior Design :
The inside of the 11th-generation Civic has been completely redesigned by Honda. The inside has a luxury vibe thanks to a simple dashboard design, silver trim elements throughout the cabin, and ambient lighting. The premium variant’s inside is black with red stitching, while the base and mid-level models’ interiors are dark grey.
It sports a huge 9-inch infotainment screen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto on the top. The lowest models have soft fabric upholstery, while the premium models have leather upholstery.
Engine Design:
The 2018 Honda Civic will be available in three different models. A turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 127 horsepower (hp) and 180 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque will power the base and mid-level models, which will be coupled to an M-CVT automatic gearbox.
The top-of-the-line model also has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 176 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque, as well as an LL-CVT automatic transmission.
It has McPherson struts in the front and multi-link coil springs in the rear. It also has disc brakes on all four wheels, as well as an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist (BA) system for good stopping power.
According to auto-data.net, the new Civic has a worldwide fuel economy of 14 liters per kilometer; however, values in Pakistan are likely to differ. The new Civic will also be the quickest, most thrilling, and capable vehicle in the country, with a power-to-weight ratio (PWR) of roughly 0.35 hp/kg.
Features:
Safety
Convenience
Dual Airbags
Adaptive Cruise Control (Honda Sensing)
Rain Sensing Vipers (Top Variant)
Multiple Drive Modes (Top Variant)
Hill-start Assist
Smart Infotainment System
ABS
Advanced Gauge Cluster with Digital Information Display
Automatic Headlights (Top Variant)
Electronically Folding Mirror
Fog Lights
12 Volt Socket
Parking Sensors
USB Connectivity
Backup Camera
Automatic Climate Control
Immobilizer System and Burglar Alarm
Keyless Entry
Central Power Door Locks and Walk Away Doorlocks
Steering Wheel Multimedia-Control Switches
ISO Fix Child Seat Anchors
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Electronic Parking Brake
Semi-Digital Gauge Cluster
Lane Keep Assist (Honda Sensing)
Automatic Trunk
Heated Door Mirrors (Top Variant)
Drowsiness Detection
Autonomous Braking (Honda Sensing)
Paddle Shifters
Lane Departure Warning (Honda Sensing)
Voice Control
Lead Car Departure Alert (Honda Sensing)
Auto-Dimming Mirror (Top Variant)
Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control
Sunroof (Mid and Top-Variant)
Weight and Dimensions:
The Civic is somewhat bigger than its competitors, despite being a C-Segment small car. What is known about its dimensions is as follows:
The budget for 2021-22 has been revealed, revealing a number of anticipated policy changes. There has been speculation regarding the changes that are expected in the new auto policy, since it has been widely reported that local vehicle prices may finally stabilize.
The government has announced that the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on domestically built cars with an engine displacement of 850cc or less has been eliminated. Prior to the development, the duty rate was 2.5 percent. Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen also stated during the session that the sales tax on the aforementioned sector of automobiles has been reduced from 17 percent to 12.5 percent, resulting in a 4.5 percent reduction in tax rates.
Under these 03 programmed, old and secondhand Asian-made vehicles can be imported against payment of the following amounts:
S.No.
Vehicles of Asian Makes meant for transportation of persons
Duty and Taxes in US$ or equivalent amount in Pak
01.
Upto 800 cc
US$ 4,800
02.
801cc to 1000cc
US$6,000
03.
From 1001 cc to 1300cc
US$13,200
04.
From 1301cc to 1500cc
US$18,590
05.
From 1501cc to 1600cc
US$22,550
06.
From 1601cc to 1800cc (Excluding Jeeps)
US$27,940
According to reports, HM Shehzad, Chairman of the All Pakistan Motor Dealers Association (APDMA), recently recommended that the government make modifications to the new car policy that would be adopted when the 2021-22 budget is presented.
Electric vehicles:
Electric car imports would be free from VAT, but domestically made electric vehicles will be subject to a 1% sales tax. The government would also levy a “on money” tax on automobiles that are sold without being registered. “On money” or premium refers to a procedure in which anxious customers with extra funds pay a premium to vehicle dealers in exchange for immediate delivery rather than waiting months.
Tarin proposed measures for electric vehicles during his budget address, saying that the government was supporting the usage and manufacture of electric vehicles to reduce reliance on gasoline, offer inexpensive transportation to the general people, and minimise environmental effect. To achieve these aims, substantial tax relief measures for electric cars were proposed, including a tax exemption on the import of fully knocked down (CKD) kits for local electric vehicle production.
In addition, the sales tax on domestically made electric vehicles was reduced from 17 percent to 1 percent, while the value added tax on imported electric vehicles was eliminated. Electric cars will also be exempt from federal excise taxes. Hanif emphasized that tax breaks and exemptions for electric cars will help to create a more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly economy.
Al-Haj Rolls Out the First Locally Assembled Proton-X70
January 20, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / News Pakistan
Through its state-of-the-art car assembly factory, Al-Haj Automotive (Proton Pakistan) has finally rolled out the first locally made Proton X70. It is described by Proton as “the first intelligent SUV to be produced in Pakistan.”
After a lengthy wait, the locally manufactured Proton X70 has finally begun to roll off the production lines. The car was first introduced in Pakistan in December 2020, and many clients are still waiting for CKD manufactured units to arrive. The official Proton Pakistan website, however, states that delivery of the locally produced X70 would begin in March 2022.
PRICE:
The X70 SUV is now available in two models:
Customers in Pakistan may rejoice, since there is a strong indication that the SUV would be available in showrooms soon as a locally produced version.
Executive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) that costs PKR. 4,590,000
Premium Front Wheel Drive (FWD) that costs PKR. 4,890,000
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Proton Price List In Pakistan
Although Proton claims the X70 as Pakistan’s first intelligent SUV, the honor goes to the DFSK Glory 580 Pro, an intelligent 7-seat CUV with 100 voice commands, including 28 that are particularly suited for Pakistan. Furthermore, the car has already been in the hands of Pakistani clients for almost a year.
Furthermore, as automakers in Pakistan are already in the process of announcing updated pricing, the impact of the current tariffs and taxes imposed by the government in the recently approved supplementary finance bill is likely to be felt on both Saga and X70. Al-Haj Proton, on the other hand, has yet to release new prices for its models.
In Pakistan, a New Electric Car is Will Be Available for just PKR. 3 Per kilometer
January 19, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / News Pakistan
Electric Cars EV
Good news for Pakistanis, Sitara and Tesla have introduced ‘Multi Purpose Commercial Electric Vehicles’ and ‘EV Charger‘ and ‘AC Charger‘ for charging them.
According to the report, these vehicles have been imported from China by Sitara Engineers Faisalabad and Tesla Industries Islamabad under joint ventures and they will start assembling in Pakistan by next year. It travels 250 km and has a maximum range of 300 km while the battery life is close to 1 million km. The company has also announced a local warranty of 1.5 million kilometers or five years to be completed first.
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Pak Suzuki May Debut the New Swift Next Month
Those who buy electric vehicles get rid of petrol or diesel as well as mobile oil and filter replacement. Expenses on petrol and diesel can be said to be cost saving, but their real advantage is that their silencer does not emit any kind of smoke but it does not have silencer at all.
People can charge at home at night easily go to work tomorrow and it will be pollution free and it will be quite fast because electric cars deliver power at any rpm and they will be less maintenance then any petrol or diesel cars.
Amir Hussain, CEO of Gogo Motors, a subsidiary of Tesla Motors, has revealed that his company has completed the installation of electric chargers and now Pakistanis can travel on any electric car from Peshawar to Rahim Yar Khan. Û”
Charging stations have been installed in Islamabad, Peshawar, Bhairah, Pindi Bhattian, Abdul Hakim and Multan and a charger will be installed in Faisalabad in the same month.
January 18, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / News Pakistan
Pak Suzuki is expected to unveil the new Swift next month, after a ten-year hiatus. Suzuki will launch the Swift in Pakistan with a 1250cc K12C twin jet inline-4 engine mated to a 5-speed CVT or manual transmission, according to trustworthy sources. Despite the fact that the Swift, like the rest of the globe, has a 1000cc turbo engine, Pakistan looks to be getting the 1250CC variant.
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Suzuki Price List In Pakistan
Furthermore, the Swift formerly had a displacement of 1395cc, and owners were required to pay a higher token tax, which had an effect on sales to some extent. Because of the decreased tax rate, customers in Pakistan will now benefit from the 1250cc engine displacement.
According to rumours, the hatchback would cost between Rs. 2.7 million and Rs. 2.8 million. Furthermore, most Pakistanis prefer sedans to hatchbacks since sedans offer larger trunk space.
However, in order to demonstrate that the new Swift is a valuable addition to the local market, it must be priced competitively. Pak Suzuki is certain, according to insiders, that the new Swift would be warmly accepted by local car purchasers.
According to Profit, Pak Suzuki spent Rs 4.5 billion on capital expenditures in the first nine months of calendar year 2021, up 5.7 times year on year. Capex (Capital Expenditure) refers to monies used by businesses to update and maintain physical assets such as plants and buildings, as well as to support new initiatives and investments. The greater capex indicates at Pak Suzuki’s plans to replace the 2nd generation Swift in our market with the 4th generation model, as previously stated.
The First Locally Assembled Peugeot 2008 SUV in Pakistan Has Showed up
January 7, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / News Pakistan
Peugeot Pakistan appears to be on the verge of making its much-anticipated debut, as a new social media video shows the first batch of its 2008 SUVs moving off the local assembly plant in Port Qasim, Karachi.
Peugeot History
The Peugeot 2008 is a subcompact crossover SUV built by Stellantis, a French automaker. In 2013, it was initially launched to the worldwide market. It had a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four engine with a six-speed automated transmission. Depending on the engine size, it also came with a five-speed manual or a six-speed manual transmission.
In 2016, it underwent a makeover, and in 2017, it was upgraded to a six-speed automated transmission (1.2 turbo petrol) The Peugeot 2008 is a subcompact crossover SUV that competes with the Kia Stonic, MG ZS, Proton X50, and DFSK Glory 500 SUV.
Peugeot will make its debut in Pakistan in collaboration with Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC), the same business that brought Kia Motors back to Pakistan. The latter was introduced in 2019 and has proven to be the most successful newcomer in the Pakistani automobile sector.
For the last few months, since the latest spotting of a wrapped Peugeot 2008 SUV in Pakistan, rumors’ of its forthcoming introduction have been circulating. Peugeot appears to be on track for a debut early next year, according on the latest videos of the SUVs’ lining-off ceremony.
There are presently no price specifics for the car in Pakistan, but it is expected that LMC would pitch the Peugeot brand as a high-end option to Kia, implying that the 2008 might cost anywhere between Rs. 4.3 million and Rs. 4.8 million.
Despite the expensive price, given the Peugeot SUV’s features, aesthetics, and performance, it is anticipated to become one of the most popular vehicles among Pakistan’s high-end automobile customers.
Toyota has Grabbed the Most Prestigious Award from General Motors 90 years later.
January 6, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / News Global
Ninety years later, the Japanese carmaker Toyota has snatched the title of the largest car manufacturer in the United States from the American company General Motors or GM.
Toyota Motor Corporation has overcome General Motors to win the best-seller title in the United States for 2021, a title it had held since 1931, or 90 years. Last year, Toyota sold 2.332 million automobiles in the United States, while General Motors ended the year with 2.218 million units sold.
Last year, Toyota sold 2.332 million automobiles in the United States, while General Motors ended the year with 2.218 million units sold.
GM predicts increased economic development in the United States to improve overall light-duty vehicle sector sales from roughly 15 million in 2021 to around 16 million in 2022.
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MERCEDES-BENZ PRESENTS THE EQXX ELECTRIC CONCEPT CAR, WHICH IS SPORTY AND ULTRA-LONG-RANGE.
Toyota Motor Corporation has overcome General Motors to win the best-seller title in the United States for 2021, a title it had held since 1931, or 90 years. Last year, Toyota sold 2.332 million automobiles in the United States, while General Motors ended the year with 2.218 million units sold.
In 2020, GM sold 2.55 million vehicles in the United States, compared to 2.11 million for Toyota and 2.04 million for Ford. Last year, most OEMs’ production was hampered by a lack of semiconductors, which forced them to concentrate on their most profitable models.
GM predicts increased economic development in the United States to improve overall light-duty vehicle sector sales from roughly 15 million in 2021 to around 16 million in 2022. According to industry newspaper Automotive News, the manufacturer has been the country’s leading seller of automobiles since 1931, when it surpassed Ford.
Toyota, on the other hand, does not believe it is a viable ambition to maintain its sales lead in the United States in the future years, and has no plans to publicize the achievement in any way, according to the company’s Senior Vice President Jack Hollis.
“We appreciate our loyal clients,” he said, “but being No. 1 is never a focus or goal.” Analysts commended Toyota for surviving the chip scarcity better than other manufacturers, resulting in higher sales than the prior year.
MERCEDES-BENZ PRESENTS THE EQXX ELECTRIC CONCEPT CAR, WHICH IS SPORTY AND ULTRA-LONG-RANGE.
January 5, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / News
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Vision EQXX, a solar-powered concept car capable of travelling over 1,000 kilometres (648 miles) on a single charge.
According to the German carmaker, increased aerodynamics and battery efficiency allow for a range of 1,000 kilometer’s.
On a single charge, the Vision EQXX can go from New York City to Cincinnati, Berlin to Paris, or Beijing to Nanjing. In comparison to other long-range EVs on the road today, such as the Lucid Air (520 miles) and Tesla Model S Long Range Plus, it’s outstanding (402 miles). Unlike other cars, however, the Vision EQXX is only a concept with no intentions for mass manufacture. (For the time being.)
GALLERY:
Mercedes-Benz eventually presented the automobile (virtually) at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, after weeks of teasing. (Due to an increase in COVID-19 instances, Mercedes, like most of the large firms, abandoned its intentions to attend CES in person.)
The Vision EQXX will most likely serve as the foundation for a production car that will compete with other premium electric vehicles such as the Porsche Taycan, Audi E-tron GT, and Tesla Roadster, thanks to its sporting goals and sleek, futuristic style.
The Vision EQXX, on the other hand, is said to be more based in reality. The business states that their range estimates were based on a simulation of real-world traffic circumstances, implying that it will burn energy at a rate of 10kWh every 100 kilometers, or more than 6 miles per kWh. In terms of fossil-fuel use, this equates to about 235 miles per gallon in the United States, or 1 liter of gasoline every 100 kilometers.
INTERIOR:
A range estimate is, after all, just that: a guess. Any EV range will be certified separately by the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States, as well as Europe’s Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). The majority of electric vehicles on the market now have a range of 200-300 miles, with some older versions having less. The current generation of electric vehicles has a range of 250-300 kilometers.
EV range is, of course, quite subjective. Even the EPA’s grading system is only intended to provide a snapshot of the agency’s testing procedure under specified conditions. It usually ignores things like hard hill climbing and the impacts of cold weather, which may deplete a vehicle’s battery far more quickly than driving on level roads or in warmer weather.
The 117 solar cells put in the vehicle’s roof will assist the Vision EQXX. The solar roof, which was developed in partnership with Europe’s leading solar energy research center, is designed to counteract the high-voltage system’s energy drain while simultaneously extending its range. According to Mercedes, the solar cells may add up to 25 kilometers of range to long-distance trips in a single day under perfect conditions.
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