Cars in Pakistan

Fuel prices have seen a 6-year lowest mark in 2015. Petrol once at 114 rupees a liter is now priced at a humble figure of 70 rupees a litre. While this good news is bound to make the mango man happy, we ought …

We have always sided with the consumers and enthusiasts whenever it comes to covering the automotive industry and our efforts have made us a prominent stakeholder of the industry.  Naturally, it is a great…

Being an automotive enthusiast, it would be hard to believe that you've not heard the name 'Proton'. As we all know, the Malaysian based automobile manufacturer which holds a major share in the Malaysian…

On February 11, 2015 Pak Suzuki hosted the unveiling ceremony of their new luxury sedan, Suzuki Kizashi at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. As promised, PakWheels was there to cover the event for its…

It should be the fifth Pakistani vehicle ever built actually but we weren't able to catch up with Mr. Chairman of House of Habib who knew about the other Pakistani vehicle which was actually, a 4x4 pick up…

“It came, it saw, it conquered, and it stayed forever” – it may sound like a phrase from a history book describing the introduction of capitalism, but it fits Suzuki Mehran just as well. Despite being the…

Pakistani market is not yet ready for big engine cars. The 1300cc and below segment has always been the most popular one. We reported earlier that in a market like this, Pak Suzuki will take a bold step and…

When it comes to luxury automobiles, Pakistan is no alien to the concept. We have seen cars that cost a fortune to own like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, etc. on the roads of Pakistan. The "right" people…

Since the launch and success of Toyota Prius some 25 years ago, hybrid cars have become a way of life all over the world. Even prestigious German brands have been forced to launch hybrid models due to their…

The northern areas of Pakistan are full of scenic beauty, serenity and mystique. From dense mountain forests to lush green plateaus, from crystal clear streams and lakes to dark intimidating silent hills. Move…

Before beginning hunt for my next vehicle, I finalized the maximum amount I could spend and the range bracket came out to be PKR 3.0-3.4 million. I started out by setting certain pre-requisites; it had to be…

“100 rupees say that’s a taxi” – your friend utters whenever he sees a white 9th gen Corolla. Add a black piece of cloth hanging from the rear bumper and he’ll raise his bet to 500. Couple that with dark orange…

Due to the lack of choice and the pathetic quality of locally assembled cars, people had turned towards imported used cars. These cars were put out of the reach of customers due to the alleged lobbying of the…

I remember the first time I went to shop for clothes after I started wearing this farangi libaas – jeans and shirts. I chose a pair of blue jeans with a light yellow t-shirt. Then I spotted a yellow and green…

In October last year, Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan introduced a Minor Model Change (MMC) of the 5th Generation Honda City (2007-2013) while the customers and buyers were waiting for the newer 6th Generation Honda…