Toyota Cars Became More Expensive By Millions Of Rupees
March 24, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
BAD NEWS FOR THE NEW CUSTOMERS
Toyota Pakistan has once again increased the prices of its vehicles by a staggering Rs 1.257 million. According to private TV channel 24 News, the company has increased the price of its car ‘Yars GLIM / T1.3’ by Rs. 287,000, bringing the price of this car to Rs. The price of CVT 1.3 has increased by Rs. 292,000 to Rs. 319,000, the price of YARS ATI MVT 1.3 has increased by Rs. 314,000 to Rs. 32 lakh 29 thousand.
Similarly, the price of Yaris ATIV XM / T1.5 has been increased by Rs. The price of Helix Review G Manual 2.8 has increased by Rs. 7 lakhs to Rs. 76 lakh 59 thousand and Helix Review G Automatic 2.8 has increased by Rs. 80 to 90 thousand Estimated.
In Corolla cars, the price of Corolla Elts X Manual 1.6 has been increased from Rs. The tax has become Rs. 43 lakh 9 thousand. The prices of all Toyota Fortuner models have also been increased. After the increase in the price of Fortuner Legender Diesel, it has increased from Rs. 1,842,000 to Rs. 12,099,000.
March 21, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Proton X70
Al-Haj Automotive has been waiting patiently for the price of the Proton X70 to rise. The manufacturer has now published the increased costs for its small SUV, which follow the debut of locally produced models.
Despite the fact that the price rises are just for one model, the increase is substantial, reaching Rs. 860,000. The following are the new Proton X70 pricing, which are effective immediately:
Variants
Old Prices (PKR)
Revised Prices for Old Bookings (PKR)
Revised Prices for New Bookings (PKR)
Increase (PKR)
Proton X70 Executive AWD
PKR 4,590,000
PKR 5,300,000
PKR 5,400,000
PKR 810,000
Proton X70 Premium FWD
PKR 4,890,000
PKR 5,650,000
PKR 5,750,000
PKR 860,000
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Proton will shortly begin delivering the first batch of domestically produced X70 SUVs around the country. It’s a small SUV that goes up against the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, and MG HS.
It comes in two versions, both of which include a 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine with 176 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels or all four wheels via the 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox (depending on the variant).
Here’s how the new pricing operate, just to be clear:
Those who ordered the X70 before the price increase will pay Rs. 5.3 million for the Executive AWD model and Rs. 5.65 million for the Premium FWD model.
People who have already purchased or will purchase an X70 following the price increase will pay Rs. 5.4 million for Executive AWD and Rs. 5.75 million for Premium FWD.
A digital instrument cluster, steering wheel controls, a push-start button, power-folding mirrors, a day-night rearview mirror, ventilated front seats, dual-zone temperature control, cruise control, and other modern driver aids are all standard on the Proton X70.
Despite the price increase, the X70 remains a competitive SUV that has the ability to outperform its competitors if Al-Haj Automotive can keep up with demand.
President Empowers Suzuki Customers to Get a Refund Of Up to 12% Of Their Sales Tax Overpayment
March 17, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News Pakistan
Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi
President Arif Alvi has supported the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s (FTO) decision to refund more than 12.5 percent of sales tax collected from Suzuki car customers.
Pak Suzuki was sued under Section 10(1) of the Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000 (FTO Ordinance) for collecting 17 percent sales tax on 998cc automobiles in August 2021, despite the fact that the real rate at the time was 12.5 percent. As a result, taxpayers were compelled to pay more than was truly owed.
The judgement was confirmed by Pakistan’s President, who dismissed FBR’s appeals against the return suggestion. FTO Dr Asif Mahmood Jah, speaking during a press conference, said:
“The President’s directive will assist customers around the country who paid an excessive amount of Sales Tax from Suzuki car purchasers.”
The complainants ordered 998cc automobiles in advance of June 2021, paying a total of Rs 2.145 million in advance, with an estimated delivery date of July 2021. Meanwhile, by the Finance Act of 2021, the rate of Sales Tax on such automobiles was reduced from 17 percent to 12.5 percent, and the FED charged at 2.5 percent was abolished entirely, with effect from July 1, 2021. Furthermore, the word “time of supply” was changed from “time of sale” to “time of delivery” in Section 2(44) of the Sales Tax Act of 1990.
The automobiles were delivered to the complainants together with an invoice for Rs 2.069 million, which reflected the revised rate in effect after July 2021, rather than the rate in effect when the car was booked in June 2021. However, the firm assessed Sales Tax on the previous rates rather than the invoice date “the time of sale” and refused to refund the difference, denying Middle-Income Complainants the full benefit of the lower tax burden. The complaint also contacted FBR through email on its hotline, asking a reimbursement of the difference in sales tax.
The FBR responded by sending an email stating that sales tax on automobiles up to 1000cc had been decreased to 12.5 percent. However, the FBR did not fix the matter by arranging for a reimbursement of the sales tax difference. According to the FBR:
“At the time of reserving the car in June 2021 and its delivery in August 2021, there was a lack of clarity on the term of “time of supply.” The appropriate period for establishing the rate of taxes was when payment was received by the provider, according to the definition in June 2021, when Sales Tax was 17 percent and FED was 2.5 percent. However, in the budget 2022-2023, both the definition and the applicable tax rates were changed, and now “supply of goods, other than under hire purchase agreement, means the time at which the goods are delivered or made available to the recipient of the supply” means “the time at which the goods are delivered or made available to the recipient of the supply.”
Despite the fact that the act’s amendments were meant to assist taxpayers, the objections were dismissed. The Federal Tax Ombudsman has issued instructions to all advisors to decide all similar cases in accordance with a decision by the President of Pakistan, and FTO hopes that the Federal Bureau of Revenue will ensure prompt compliance with the President’s directives, as the decision has a far-reaching impact by providing relief to not only the complaints but many others who may not have so far opted for such relief, FTO added.
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, 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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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. ۔
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.
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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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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