auto industry

Price notification sent to dealers across Pakistan

The $100-million venture also aims to assemble SUV in future

Official urges govt to adopt wholesale-retail mechanism to increase efficiency of sector

Pak Suzuki Motors to pass on the impact of increased registration charges to non-tax filers

Decline comes on back of slowdown in economy

Revises prices to reflect the impact of 10% federal excise duty

Investors cheer the news; stocks of carmakers hit the upper lock

Says low-quality gasoline preventing company from introducing hi-tech cars

Pakistan is of a size that should be very capable at producing vehicles and then using them

Says plant construction is in full swing, awaits power, gas and other utilities

Automaker earns Rs601.6m in quarter ended Dec 2018

Now, non-filers of tax returns can buy new vehicles of up to 1,300cc

Says weakening vehicle sales is a cause for concern.

Has invested $100m in partnership with Pakistani company

Rupee depreciation, curbs on non-filers hit existing players hard, new entrants continue to enjoy benefits

Focuses on increasing vehicle production as demand stays high

In partnership with local dealer, German company will assemble Amarok, Transporter T-6, Caddy and Skoda

Records worst Q1 performance since 2013

Expects drop in sales owing to weak currency, high interest rate

Calls for taking extensive measures to reduce premium collection from consumers

Ban on new car purchase by non-filers of tax returns has been lifted

Sales of cheap variants Ravi and Mehran fall 50% and 42% respectively

Is setting up assembly plant in Faisalabad with $140m investment

Its Pakistan partner will initially import vans and minivans

Development comes as demand of commercial vehicles increases due to CPEC

Insists changes to the 2016-21 policy will shake confidence of new and existing players

Change in import procedure, demand from ride-hailing services contribute to the increase

The AGS version is priced at Rs1.528 million

Secretary insists measures taken to arrest the swelling trade deficit

Representatives of all departments assure support for the proposal

Says move is in contravention of Automotive Development Policy

Regulatory duty has been enhanced on import of all used cars

Industry believes import of new cars hardly enough to have any impact

Say uncertainty source of concern, look set to pass on burden to consumers

Japan keen to collaborate to meet demand of four-wheel vehicles

Despite the complaints, company’s latest model has shown impressive sales figures

Sales of tractors post whopping increase of 115% with trucks, buses following suit

Petitioners argue the companies do not qualify for incentives under new policy

Car assembly in country highlights FAW Motors’ long-term commitment

20 companies trained in adopting best practices, efficient production techniques

Move is meant to replace battery sensors, automaker has received 3,972 US warranty claims

Venture aims to launch an interactive, direct-to-consumer programme

Official says nine companies have expressed interest in setting up assembly/manufacturing plants in the country

Claims move will harm the sector rather than advancing it

Trade pact’s local content rules need strengthening to avoid being used as a 'back door'

Claim many industrial units are going towards closure

Is also keen to provide inter-city, intra-city bus services in Sindh

Asks for level playing field in budget proposals for next fiscal year

Seven Pakistani companies will be participating in the Automechanika Dubai Exhibition

Pakistan auto part makers have met with their Thai counterparts to discuss the planned free trade agreement