Chinese auto giant interested in exploring Pakistan market

[Aeon]

Chinese auto giant interested in exploring Pakistan market | APP

GUANGZHOU, Nov 12 (APP): Chairman Guangdong Automobile Industrial Group (GAIG) Zhang Fangyou called on President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday here and evinced keen interest in exploring business opportunities in Pakistan. The President was accompanied by the Chairman Board of Investment Saleem Mandviwala and delegation members including Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan, Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khan and Spokesman to the President Farhatullah Babar.

President Zardari apprised the head of the Chinese auto and truck manufacturer of huge potential of automobile industry in Pakistan. He directed the Chairman BOI to stay back and discuss with him the prospects of GAIG’s operations in Pakistan.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd, is engaged in research and development, manufacture and sale of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, engines and autoparts.

The Company also engages in a range of automobile-related services and other businesses, including car rental, after-sale services, import and export of automobile-related products, logistics services and auto insurance brokerage services.

 

[TechLahore]

Numerous chinese companies are manufacturing heavy trucks, light trucks, buses, motorcycles etc. in Pakistan. It will be great to have another Chinese company setup shop!

 

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[PakSher]

Following is the list of Pakistani automobile assemblers and distributors and the local and imported models they sell in Pakistan:

1. Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (SUZUKI)
Locally assembled models:
- Mehran (800cc)
- Alto (1000cc)
- Cultus (1000cc)
- Baleno (1300cc)
- Ravi - pickup (800cc)
- Bolan - van (800cc)
- Potohar (1000cc)
Imported models:
- Liana
- Grand Vitara XL-7

2. Indus Motor Company Limited (TOYOTA and DAIHATSU)
Locally assembled models:
- Toyota Corolla (1300cc, 1800cc, 2000cc)
- Daihatsu Cuore (850cc)
- Toyota Hilux - single cabin
Imported models:
- Toyota Camry
- Toyota LandCruiser
- Toyota Prado
- Toyota Rav4

3. Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HONDA)
Locally assembled models:
- Civic (1500cc, 1600cc)
- City (1300cc)
Imported models:
- Accord

4. Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (HYUNDAI and KIA)
Locally assembled models:
- Hyundai Santro (1000cc)
- Kia Classic (1300cc)
- Kia Spectra (1500cc) - out of production
- Hyundai Shehzore - 1 ton truck/pickup
Imported models:
- Hyundai Grace - van

5. Raja Motor Company Limited (FIAT)
Locally assembled models:
- Uno (1700cc)

6. Adam Motor Company Limited (ADAM)
Locally assembled models:
- Revo (800cc, 1050cc)
- Zabardast Jeep (2900cc)
- Zabardast Truck (2 ton, 3 ton)

7. Ghandhara Nissan Limited (NISSAN and NISSAN DIESEL)
Imported Models:
- Sunny
- Cefiro
- Patrol
- X Trail
Plus the company also assembles NISSAN DIESEL trucks and buses

8. Dewan Mushtaq Motor Company (Private) Limited (MITSUBISHI)
Imported Models:
- Lancer
- Galant
- Pajero
Plus imported vans and pickups

9. Dewan Motors (Private) Limited
Imported Models:
- Full range of BMW vehicles

10. Nexus Automotive (Private) Limited (CHEVROLET)
Imported Models:
- Exclusive (800cc)
- Optra

11. Shahnawaz Limited (MERCEDES-BENZ)
Imported Models:
- Full range of Mercedes-Benz vehicles

12. Hinopak Motors Limited (HINO)
Assembles HINO trucks and buses

13. Ghandhara Industries Limited (ISUZU)
Assembles ISUZU trucks and buses

14. Sindh Engineering Limited (DONG FENG)
Assembles DONG FENG trucks and buses

15. Master Motor Corporation (Private) Limited (MASTER)
Assembles MASTER trucks and buses