Ahsan Tahir

If you’re in the market for a crossover under 75 lacs, you have two choices: a used hybrid JDM or a brand new NA petrol PKDM car.  In JDM, the Honda Vezel is the best option for a hybrid crossover over 75…

660cc cars are people’s first choice when fuel economy is their primary concern. Along with economy, 660cc cars offer good hi-techs (except Alto) as compared to PKDM 1300 and 1500cc cars of the same range with…

So you’ve got a big family, e.g., more than one marriage or a joint family? Instead of buying multiple cars, why not just buy one big vehicle that can accommodate your whole family in it?  Here are the best…

(Original written in 2019, Revised with new content on July 24th, 2024 by Ahsan Tahir) If you look at PAMA’s production and sales report for the last five years, Alto always breaks all records. Whether it’s…

In 2022, we experienced major political distress in the country; the instability affected our country like never before and pushed it back decades. Things got so bad that once, Pakistan was on the brink of…

So you’ve decided to buy a Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Revo, or a used 2000s BMW. Now you’re confused about whether you should go with a petrol variant or pay the extra money and choose the diesel variant.  The…

On July 16th, Master Changan Motors introduced the Changan Oshan X7's facelift and a new variant. The latest facelift features are all the same for the three variants, two old and one new add-on.  What Covers…

In the previous blog, we mentioned the best sedans under 20 lacs PKR. Here’s the next part: the best used budget hatchbacks under 15 lacs PKR. Suzuki Mehran 2014-18 (Budget 10-15 lacs PKR) Mehran is…

Just a few weeks ago, Changan launched the black edition of Alsvin. These changes are just aesthetic, nothing mechanical or performance-wise. For these aesthetic changes, Changan is asking 25,000 PKR more than…

Inflation is soaring daily, with average car pricing ranging from 4-6 million PKR. You can get an Alto for under 2.5 million PKR. But we all know the built quality of the Suzuki Alto, and this car doesn’t…

In Pakistan, motorcycles are more than just a mode of transport—they're a cultural phenomenon. We've even developed a unique way of associating certain motorcycle types with specific personality traits. So,…

Motorcycles are indeed fun to ride. However, most people see them as a low-budget commuter for office-to-home use and a better alternative to public transport or ride-hailing services.  If you’re thinking of…

Every month, PAMA releases its monthly sales report of all automotive products, including cars, trucks, pickups, 2-wheeler motorcycles, and 3-wheeler loaders. The June 2024 sales report has just been released,…

We previously wrote a blog post on cars that failed in Pakistan. People commented on that post and came up with many other vehicles that failed in Pakistan. In part 2, we’ll mention the flop cars you mentioned…

In June 2024, the government proposed a new automotive tax policy on brand-new local cars. Under the revised policy, WHT tax on cars will now be calculated based on their value, i.e., the invoice price. …