Pakistan Automobile Industry

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Al-Haj FAW Successfully Initiates e-Coat Painting Facility

Another day brings another beginning for the Pakistani automotive consumers. With the acquisition of more than 8 acres of land and a mind-boggling investment of 600 million rupees, Al-Haj FAW has installed a state-of-the-art Electro Deposition (e-Coat) Paint facility at its automobile manufacturing unit. The Chinese Owned Company’s subsidiary in Pakistan has proven its mantle repeatedly with its ability to offer any type of ‘Product Mix’ with regards to Pakistani automotive market. Be it passenger vehicles, light or heavy vehicles; the company has done it all and attained the sales figures as a proof to cement its status as a quickly rising fourth auto manufacturer in Pakistan.

e-coat I believe is a highly advanced painting method that result in smooth paint finish. Uses static discharge and ion technology to attract paint to metal surface, resulting in minimal undulation defect (In the US the defect is called 'Orange Peel').

I am frankly baffled as to why Pakistani truck manufacturers are not stepping up their truck marketing efforts in Bangladesh (especially heavy multi-axle trucks). Sales of construction eqpt. including trucks are through the roof in Bangladesh, There are all sorts of mega-projects still going on. If prices are lower than Ashok Leyland and Tata, then I don't see why we cannot have Pakistani trucks sold in Bangladesh. Pakistani manufacturers should at least look into it. We cannot have just India as a supplier of these trucks, Indian suppliers are unreliable and play dirty tricks. Until such time as when Bangladesh sets up its own brand of trucks, market is wide open.

 

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KARACHI: Motorcycle and rickshaw assemblers have been striving to tap African markets besides aiming to boost their exports to Afghanistan after business environment gets normal following takeover of Kabul by the Taliban.

Rickshaw makers are trying to break the decades-old monopoly of an Indian auto giant Bajaj in various countries, especially in African countries. The task is gigantic, but they are optimistic about carving out a niche for themselves in the coming years.

Sazgar Engineering Works Ltd (SEWL) chief executive Mian Asad Hameed told Dawn from Lahore that after successful trial of 50 units sent four months back, the company will now export 170 more rickshaws to Ethiopia next month, which is an encouraging sign.

He said he had also sent a technical team to Ethiopia to lure an Ethiopian counterpart for setting up an assembly line there under a joint venture agreement.

“It is hard to break the monopoly of an Indian auto giant that reportedly sells 400,000 rickshaws all over the world every year but my target is to develop an export market by increasing volume in the coming years to various countries,” he observed.

SEWL has exported around 2,000 rickshaws to African countries and Afghanistan including 200-300 to Japan in the last three years at a price of $1,500 per unit, he said, claiming that SEWL is the first company to ship the automobile to Japan.

He said Sudan is also emerging as a big export market for rickshaws. “Calm in Afghanistan after Taliban’s rule may open new export avenues for rickshaw exports,” he hoped.

Mr Asad said Covid-19 has been a hurdle in sending local industry officials abroad to market Pakistani rickshaws for boosting exports. The pandemic has also restricted foreign investors from visiting Pakistan.

Actually, Sazgar rickshaw is much better than the Piaggio version we had in Pakistan. The Indian version is based on the Italian design. The Sazgar rickshaw is much bigger and quieter.

 

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These Vauxhall Vivas were assembled in Ghandhara Industries in Chittagong back in the day in the late sixties/early seventies. Factory in Bangladesh now assembles Mitsubishi lancers, Toyota Prados etc. among other types for govt. use. Vivas were very stylish for their time.

Vauxhall Viva of early 1970's

Ghandhara industries in Pakistan are currently assemblers/marketers of commercial vehicles of Isuzu Japan.

Founder | ISUZU Pakistan - Ghandhara Industries Limited

Gen. Habibullah was born at Wana on 17th October 1913. After completing his F.Sc. from Islamia College Peshawar, he was amongst the 25 people to be selected from the whole of the Indo Pak Sub-continent for First Course at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He was commissioned in 1934 and...

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Proton SAGA in Karachi , Al-Haj is collaborating with Malaysian

Pakistan's President Arif Alvi inaugurates the Al-Haj Automotive Assembly Plant of Proton SAGA in Karachi on 14th Oct. Pakistani company Al-Haj is collaborating with its Malaysian counterpart to produce high quality vehicles in the country...

 

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It means Chingchi is not new thing it just a new version of the old one.

This Rickshaw had heavy motorcycle attached, payment was made by the mileage of bike meter.

 

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3 Crore Ki Imported Bus 1 Crore Me Tayar Karne Wala Pakistani -
Made In Pakistan

 

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August 1955

 

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Al-Haj Automotive (Pvt.) Ltd, one of the leading Progressive Assembler and Distributor of Proton Brand vehicles in Pakistan has recently begun dispatching locally assembled SAGA to its respective dealership for delivery to customers.

Al-Haj is known for its name when it comes to automotive in Pakistan. Its locally assembled Proton SAGA has fully equipped with all-new features that validate the “intelligent choice” claims and make it a worth waiting vehicle.

It has been highlighted recently that the Proton SAGA CKD customers were waiting for a long period regarding some good news for deliveries. Moreover, there was much curiosity in the town regarding when SAGA will be delivered.

However, the good news has been unveiled now, the locally assembled SAGA was recently displayed at the dealership after its plant inauguration and line-off in October and the deliveries to customers are yet to be done soon.

Pakistan is a developing country where many plants of automotive are set and few are in the process to get operational. According to the official sources, the first batch of SAGA has been dispatched to the dealership and it has been spotted recently.

The value-driven family Sedan has recently been assembled at the local vehicle plant of the company that is built up to the Proton International Quality Standards. This depicts that the brand has not only maintained the production but also focused on maintaining the international quality standards.

 

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Chery Introduces Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro in Pakistan

The prices will be announced later.

Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ghandhara and has unveiled Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs in Pakistan.

This partnership is Chery’s strategy to compete with the growing automotive market globally. Their locally-built vehicles are expected to hit Pakistani markets within the fiscal year 2021-22.

Chery Introduces Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro in Pakistan

The prices will be announced later.

Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ghandhara and has unveiled Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs in Pakistan.

This partnership is Chery’s strategy to compete with the growing automotive market globally. Their locally-built vehicles are expected to hit Pakistani markets within the fiscal year 2021-22.

 

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Chery Introduces Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro in Pakistan

The prices will be announced later.

Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ghandhara and has unveiled Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs in Pakistan.

This partnership is Chery’s strategy to compete with the growing automotive market globally. Their locally-built vehicles are expected to hit Pakistani markets within the fiscal year 2021-22.


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Chery Introduces Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro in Pakistan

The prices will be announced later.

Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ghandhara and has unveiled Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs in Pakistan.

This partnership is Chery’s strategy to compete with the growing automotive market globally. Their locally-built vehicles are expected to hit Pakistani markets within the fiscal year 2021-22.


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This is a local brand or a Chinese one?
I feel it's local

 

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The Board of Investment (BOI) has decided to facilitate the entry of China’s largest automobile manufacturer in Pakistan and the first private special economic zone (SEZ) in Raiwind, Punjab.

With an estimated foreign direct investment (FDI) of Rs663 million and local investment worth Rs637 million, MG JW Automobile will establish an electric car manufacturing plant.

MG JW Automobile (MG Pakistan) is a joint venture between JW-SEZ (Private) Limited and SMIL, which is a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited. SAIC is a Chinese state-owned automotive design and manufacturing company headquartered in Shanghai with multinational operations.

 

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The cabinet has approved the Automotive Industry Development and Export Plan (AIDEP) 2021-26. And, under the new policy, all vehicles, whether locally manufactured or imported, must comply with a list of WP.29 regulations. If not, they won’t be allowed to go on sale after June 30. 2022.

The UNECE World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) is a unique worldwide regulatory forum for vehicles and vehicle equipment followed by 64 countries. Pakistan has agreed to adopt UN vehicle regulations since April 2020. But not many companies are following the rules.

In the new policy, the government has made some UN vehicle regulations mandatory for all auto companies.

These regulations are about the inclusion and quality assurance of vehicle steering, tires, brakes, lights, seatbelts, seats and headrests, airbags, rearview mirrors, anti-theft, and other safety features.

Pakistani Cars Without Airbags:

In Pakistan, most small cars come without airbags, such as:
Suzuki Alto VX
Suzuki Cultus VXR
Suzuki Wagon R VXR & VXL
Suzuki Bolan
Suzuki Ravi
Changan Karvaan
United Bravo
United Alpha

Clearly, Suzuki cars are going to get a major hit because of their lack of airbags. Besides the above six models, Suzuki Swift also has no airbags, and Wagon R VXL AGS has only one. Swift has already been discontinued and will soon be replaced with the 4th generation model. But the company will have to upgrade the Wagon R VXL AGS to meet the WP.29 safety standards.
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Via PakWheels

 

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China’s 3rd top car company soon to enter Pakistan

NIO, one of China’s leading electronic vehicle (EV) company will make an entry into the Pakistani automobile market. NIO will reportedly launch three models in 2022.

Interestingly, one of the models will have the lowest price of all Nio-branded models. The pricing comes as NIO aims to compete with Tesla by providing a better product and service at lower prices. Currently, NIO is competing with premium brands including Audi, BMW, and Mercedes.

“We want to provide better product and service at prices lower than Tesla Inc’s,” said William Li, Nio founder, and CEO. However, he did clarify that the company will not produce mini-sized electric cars such as the popular Wuling Hongguang ones.

The Chinese EV giant did not reveal any specific details about the launch schedule. However, according to its website, Nio aims to launch its volume brand within the next 2 years in 20 countries.

 

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Once upon a time, there was a car named Suzuki FX which was popular compact car in 80s and 90s.

Then new era came and brought new cars along. Today you would hardly find this car on the roads.