Forza Horizon 4 will no longer get new vehicles or features prior to the release of Forza Horizon 5.
June 29, 2021 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Forza Horizon 4 image
The studio’s next game, Forza Horizon 5, will be published in November 2021, according to Xbox’s E3 2021 preview earlier this month.
Playground also highlighted the future game’s influence on Forza Horizon 4 content production on Monday’s edition of video show Forza Monthly. Following the release of the Series 37 update for Forza Horizon 4 on June 29, subsequent updates will not feature new content.
Playground senior producer Tom Butcher remarked, “With Forza Horizon 5’s release being our priority over the next several months, we’ve made some modifications to Forza Horizon 4’s monthly series updates.”
“As a result, beginning with Series update 38, players who are familiar with the game will notice the restoration of material from Series 7 to 32. Consider it a mix tape that includes the return of some of your favorite material as well as newly introduced new features.”
“Although we aren’t expecting to introduce any brand-new vehicles or features in the coming months, you should have a lot of fun reliving these situations and seeing how you manage them the second time around,” he continued. Photo challenges, prizes, the Forzathon Shop, and backstage voting will all be available as usual, thanks to all of our latest Series updates.”
When asked if the game will continue to receive updates after the release of Forza Horizon 5, Butcher stated, “We do intend to make sure Forza Horizon 4 continues to be a great experience, but we aren’t ready to disclose precise plans quite yet.”
The Good News is that after 850cc, 1000cc cars are becoming more affordable as well.
June 27, 2021 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
The federal government made vehicles with engines up to 850cc cheaper earlier this month by eliminating the Federal Excise Duty (FED) and lowering the Sales Tax to 12.5 percent from 17 percent. Everyone was ecstatic when they heard the news. Despite this, many people preferred to hear the phrase 1000cc instead than 850cc.
So, what’s this? The government has complied with our request. Shaukat Tarin, the Finance Minister, has announced the continuation of tax exemption for automobiles up to 1000cc, making all domestically built 1000cc cars cheaper.
Below Down is the List of the Cars that is getting cheaper and we also have to seen its impact of the local Market.
660cc – 800cc Cars
Suzuki Ravi
Suzuki Bolan
Prince Pearl
United Bravo
Suzuki Alto
1000cc Cars
Suzuki Cultus
Suzuki Wagon R
kia Pianto
United Alpha
What Will be the impact these Cars are Getting Cheaper
Because the middle class can only afford automobiles up to 1000cc, this tax relief will undoubtedly have a big influence on the local automotive market. The government has lowered automobile costs in a budget for the first time in Pakistan’s history.
Consumer purchasing power will rise as a result of the effort, as will automobile sales in the country. The government, on the other hand, has not proposed any tax relief for imported automobiles, indicating that it is focused on the domestic auto sector and encouraging people to buy local vehicles.
What are your thoughts on this news? On a scale of one to ten, how pleased are you with this big tax cut? Let us know what you think in the comments area.
When Will Automobiles Become More Affordable to Consumers?
Okay, so the government has enacted the Fiscal Budget 2021-22, which includes lower taxes on automobiles with engines under 1000cc. But the real question is when prices will start to fall. And the response is July 1st, 2021.
The budget has been considered and approved by the government in the National Assembly. It will be deployed in the beginning of next month. From July 1st onwards, the revised pricing will be in effect.
In the meanwhile, customers who get automobiles this month will be charged the existing price. If the invoice for the car has been issued, the buyer must pay the current price. There’s no getting around it.
The “GRONOS 2021” by MANSORY is based on the Mercedes G-Class.
June 25, 2021 / By Zunair Tahir / Blogs Pakistan
GRONOS 2021
The G-body Class’s style, which is fully painted in “British Racing Green,” is both aesthetically and technically stunning. The whole aerodynamic system has been overhauled. Starting with the front apron and moving on to the beautifully expanded front wings, widened doors, and finally the rear apron. All of these parts are composed entirely of carbon fibre and are accented with dark grey “Forged Carbon” coatings.
MANSORY GRONOS 2021 SPECIFICATIONS
Based on the Mercedes G-Class model G63, this is a complete vehicle modification.
“British Racing Green” was used for the whole paint job.
Applications of carbon in “Forged-Carbon”
There are just 10 of them available in the world.
Interior is finished in “Fawn Brown” full leather.
Increased horsepower and torque to 850 hp and 1.000 Nm.
Vmax: 250 km/h, 0-100 km in 3,5 seconds.
For many years, complete conversions based on the Mercedes G-Class have been an important element of automotive tuner Kourosh Mansory’s product range, and with countless conversions, one of the most successful.
Last year, MANSORY introduced two new items based on the Mercedes G-Class to fulfil the high expectations and specific requests of its clients. On the one hand, since the beginning of last year, the “Star Trooper Pickup” has been available in collaboration with designer and couturier PHILIPP PLEIN, and on the other, a completely independent special protection vehicle programmed (complementary to all G-Class conversions) has been developed, which follows the philosophy of “invisible armoring.”
And, after MANSORY unveiled a complete conversion called “GRONOS” for the first time in 2013, a new edition of this bestseller called “GRONOS 2021” will be released in the first quarter of 2021, which follows its forerunner in the original design philosophy, but has been adapted to the current “zeitgeist” and customer wishes through numerous detail modifications inside and out, thus keeping the G-Class utmost in luxury.
The “GRONOS 2021” in detail:
The G-body Class’s style, which is fully painted in “British Racing Green,” is both aesthetically and technically stunning. The whole aerodynamic system has been overhauled. Starting with the front apron and moving on to the beautifully expanded front wings, widened doors, and finally the rear apron. All of these parts are composed entirely of carbon fibre and are accented with dark grey “Forged Carbon” coatings.
The front portion is finished off with an ultra-light full carbon bonnet in unpainted “Forged Carbon” with extra cooling air vents at the front and sides. The two light-intensive extra headlights on the edge of the roof, as well as the double daytime running lights on both sides of the front apron, are also trimmed in carbon, and complete the overall image of the “GRONOS 2021” gracefully and harmoniously from the front. The spare wheel is also entirely coated in “Forged Carbon” at the back, and is – when combined with the newly styled rear apron – a stunning combination.
resulting in a pleasing result Numerous other “Forged Carbon” components, including as the indicator bases, door handle inserts, mirror housings, air intakes and outlets, offer further dramatic features and, when combined with the distinctive “British Racing Green” paint finish, make an incredibly attractive combination.
Performance:
The 4.0-litre V8 engine now has larger turbochargers, new left and right downpipes, a high-performance exhaust system, and a new engine control system. Instead of the 585 horsepower of the regular G63 AMG, this results in an astounding 850 hp. From 850 to 1.000 Nm, the maximum torque is increased. As a consequence, the sprint time from zero to 100 kilometers per hour has been reduced to just 3.5 seconds, and the peak speed has been boosted to (restricted) 250 kilometers per hour.
The luxury tuner Brand equips the “GRONOS 2021” with high-performance tyres in the size 295/30R24 all around to deliver this massive power to the road. They’re mounted on forged rims (type: “YN.5”) with a totally black finish and a 10×24 diameter.
And, as with all MANSORY full conversions, the interior design is no less luxurious as the unique appearance. The interior is finished entirely in “Fawn Brown” coloured leather and uses only the finest materials. A new leather-carbon sports steering wheel, an aluminum sports pedal, dark carbon inlays, and new leather inserts with 3D embossing for the seats, door inserts, and center armrest are just as appealing as the finely embroidered MANSORY emblem in the seats and floor mats. In contrast, the inside carpets are completely black.
This one-of-a-kind car will only be available to a select few. The magnificent off-road vehicle is available for pre-order now and is restricted to only 10 units globally.
The number of vehicles imported by automakers has increased by 83%
June 23, 2021 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
According to the study, auto-industry imports totaled $2.624 billion in the first eleven months of FY 2020-21, compared to $1.431 billion in the first eleven months of FY 2019-20.
The value of CKD/SKD car imports in this year was $2.180 billion, up 86.72 percent from the previous year. CBU imports grew by 81.29 percent, with a value of $336.941 million compared to $185.861 million previous year.
According to industry observers, the recent flood of new cars may have caused such a huge spike in the value and volume of vehicle imports. In the previous year, almost two dozen new cars were released to the Pakistani market, the majority of which are SUVs, but virtually all of them cost more than PKR. 4 million.
The government is turning its attention to encouraging the sale and purchase of smaller, more environmentally friendly automobiles in order to decrease the high import bill.
The All Pakistan Motor Dealers Association (APMDA), on the other hand, is advocating for a change of the import rules to encourage car imports. H.M. Shehzad, the Chairman of the APMDA, wrote to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) around two weeks ago to suggest modifications to the new car policy that would take effect after the presentation of the 2021-22 budget.
He went on to say that the newcomers are also raising costs, delaying car deliveries, and “fleecing the consumers in the form of Own-Money” for early deliveries of their automobiles.
Shehzad proposed that the government encourage the import of automobiles into Pakistan to promote healthy competition in the market and to raise the quality standards of current automakers.
14,000 Kia Sportage Cars have been recalled by Lucky Motor.
KARACHI: Lucky Motor Corporation Ltd (LMCL) has issued a recall for roughly 14,000 Kia Sportage cars to address a technical issue that has resulted in two Sportage vehicles catching fire in the previous year and a half.
According to market sources, Kia Motor Corporation has informed the LMCL that the concerned vehicles would be recalled.
They said that two Kia Sportage caught fire in two different events in the previous one and a half years, one in Karachi and the other in one of Punjab’s cities, prompting the firm to take precautionary measures to prevent future accidents.
Meanwhile, an LMCL executive who did not want to be identified said the business had sold over 20,000 Sportage in the past year and a half. He stated that after recalling 14,000 vehicles, the remaining models were delivered after appropriate adjustments were made.
When asked if any of the relevant ministries or the government’s quality control department had taken note, he responded that no ministries had approached the LMCL because car recalls were a common procedure across the world.
“We recalled automobiles after gaining the trust of our customers,” he continued. According to a circular sent to Sportage buyers on June 19, LMCL is conducting a special safety service campaign relating to inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the “HECU fuse kit in Sportage cars” as part of KIA’s global campaign.
This component’s possible electrical problem might provide a safety risk.
The Haval duo’s bookings were restarted earlier last week with a Rs 200,000 rise in retail pricing, bringing the H6 to PKR 64.95 lakh and the Jolion to PKR 57.25 lac. According to reports, the firm is hesitant to accept a significant number of reservations owing to stock shortages, particularly due to worldwide supply chain difficulties.
It’s worth noting that Haval SUVs will be accessible as CBUs for the time being, as local assembly at the factory has yet to begin..
In an earlier statement, the business stated that it did not want to harm its image with consumers by continuing to accept bookings despite supply chain issues, which might cause clients to wait months for their vehicles to arrive. Haval has taken the same move once again, which is expected to strengthen its reputation among consumers in Pakistan as a trustworthy and transparent carmaker.
Apple And Kia Are Near To Finalize Deal To Make Apple E-Car
Apple and Kia are allegedly close to an arrangement in which Apple will have to spend 6 3.6b KRW 4 trillion in Kia in the future to manufacture electric vehicles.
In Georgia, Apple is working with Hyundai’s affiliate, Kia, for US services. With an initial expectation of 100,000 vehicles a year by 2024, Apple plans to start making electric cars. It could further raise this figure to 400,000 units a year.
According to Industry Insider, owing to its electric vehicle model, EGMP, its manufacturing facilities in the United States, Apple is leaning towards Hyundai as a core partner in car production. Kia will handle the production and production of the vehicle, while Apple will manage the self-driving hardware, applications and user interface, battery systems, semiconductors, and the form factor.
Apple and Hyundai talked for a while before the project. More and more, Hyundai admitted, only to cancel later. Hyundai executives are actually allegedly making a fuss over beginning a venture with Apple. Insiders, though, suggest Hyundai is more than willing and see it as a chance for Apple’s loyal base around the world to do favors.
Ghandhara Nissan & Cherry To Launch 3 EVs In Pakistan
Ghandhara Nissan partnered with a Chinese firm within nearly three years to carry out electric vehicles from their latest planned factory in Pakistan, officials of the company said on Wednesday.
In line with Pakistan’s plan to enforce the electric vehicle program, the organization will launch its electric vehicle lineup in the country over the next two to three years, Secretary Fareena Mazhar said during a meeting with the Board of Investment (BoI).
Muazzam Pervaiz, chief executive officer of Ghandhara Nissan, visited the BoI along with his team to propose a brownfield investment business plan of Rs2.4 billion.
Together with the China-based Chery Company, Ghandhara Nissan aims to introduce the new passenger cars in Pakistan. The line-up contains numerous types of passenger cars, ranging from hatchbacks and sedans, crossovers to hybrid vehicles and sports utility vehicles.
During the first six months of the current fiscal year, car sales rose 18 percent to 78,910 units, according to industry reports. In the corresponding timeframe of the last fiscal year, Suzuki, Indus Motors, Honda and Hyundai reported sales of 67,019 units, Topline Securities said.In December, sales of passenger cars rose 12.6 percent to 11,247 units from 9,987 units during the same month a year ago. In comparison, car sales were smaller, compared with 11,914 units in November. An rise in revenue was also seen for jeeps, cars, tractors, three-wheelers and motorcycles.
Chery Group is the Chinese car industry’s leading brand. With more than 11,000 patents and 3,200 committed research and development employees, the company set up a full research and development infrastructure. With 23 specialist modules covering vehicle and component durability, handling stability, NVH, protection and environmental adaptability, emissions, components and other properties of research production and verification capabilities, Chery has more than 2,600 pilot projects.
The proposed product line that will have value for money and deliver top of the line safety features to customers was appreciated by Mazhar of BoI. In order to maintain a friendly market climate, she told the team about numerous steps taken by the government, including incentives proposed in the forthcoming electric vehicle program.
The local Assembly factory of MG Pakistan is almost complete.
MG Production
As many People have seen MG Pakistan’s Facebook page, the business stated that its local assembly factory, which is being built on a ‘greenfield’ basis, is nearly complete.
The Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) has begun an investigation on the automaker. But he Company is trying to Win Back & Also get people Support.
MG Pakistan has been the subject of a probe into possible under-invoicing. There have been delivery delays and even scuffles between customers and employees at a few MG Pakistan outlets since then. However, the automaker is now attempting to make apologies. MG Pakistan earlier declared that they will form a joint venture with China’s SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) to build a car manufacturing factory in Pakistan. In a recent post on MG Pakistan’s Facebook page, the business stated that its local assembly factory, which is being built on a “greenfield” basis, is nearly complete.
As Seen on Javed Afridi Twitter
Javed Afridi Tweet
The statement was accompanied by images of MG’s factory in Pakistan. The plant’s development has progressed significantly since its first announcement in January, as seen by the photos. Jawed Afridi, MG Pakistan’s poster boy who frequently teases the company’s forthcoming releases, has previously hinted at the debut of a number of additional cars in Pakistan, including the MG5 and MG6 sedans, the MG3 hatchback, the MG Extender pickup truck, and the Gloster and RX8 SUVs.
