Japanese automaker Suzuki has introduced the new Ignis for its local market or as the world calls it JDM (Japanese Domestic Market). Suzuki had shown the Ignis Concept for the time at the 44th Tokyo Auto Show in 2015 and at that time, it was thought that Suzuki will introduce the Ignis in South Asia that includes India, as well as the British and European markets in 2017. However, due to the growing interest of people in the Ignis, Suzuki pushed to introduce the car in various regions before ...

Burcu Citenkya is perhaps one of few women to have a taste of Jahl Magsi Rally track but now, a new class has been added for women drivers in the Cholistan Rally so they can participate as well. This further endorses the fact that Cholistan Rally is perhaps one of the most popular motorsports event being held in Pakistan right now. The rally’s course is 225 KMs long that starts and end at the majestic Darawar Fort, The 11th Rally will take place from Feb 12 to 14 at Darawar...

The Corolla has kept people under the influence of its magic for a long period of time now. Since the launch of new Civic, Toyota has been bringing refreshed versions of their 11th generation Corolla around the world. Toyota Thailand has also brought new versions of the eleventh generation Corolla. The new car updates included new air conditioning unit, auto side mirrors and improved their cabin among many other. The car is now being offered with two new engines.   Just l...

The most powerful version of Porsche’s all-new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine will have a capacity of 2.5 litres and produce up to 345bhp in the facelifted Boxster S.     The model, which has been renamed 718 Boxster S following Porsche’s decision to resurrect its hallowed 718 nomenclature, is set to get its first public airing at the Geneva motor show in March. The revised two-seater will be joined by the more keenly priced 718 Boxster...

It is a common notion in Pakistan that Pak Suzuki is afraid to introduce new vehicles because they might fail. At one time, far into the past, we would’ve agreed however today, with all the imported junk along with the good cars on the road, times and market dynamics have changed. People want new cars today and once we had the Baleno that we don’t have anymore but our neighbors recently got it and the numbers, as reported by IAB show their level of excitement is quite high. ...

At the time when Pakistan’s auto policy has started a tug of war between the Japanese and European car makers, and the dream of Pakistan’s very own automobile seems to be shattering, India has achieved new milestones when it comes to localized car production. Considering the popularity of SUV vehicles all around the world, the Indian car manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra has introduced India’s first Compact SUV named KUV100 (Kool Utility Vehicle 1 Double Oh)   ...

The department of excise and taxation has begun to issue the car number plates in Karachi since the first of January 2016. The issue was pending for last two years.   Talking to the media, the director of the department Shahab Ud Din Khatri said that applications after the 1st of January 2016 will be given preference over the pending applications. Applications received before the said date will be put on hold for one to one and half month more. Bear in mind the...

Of all the irritants in a Karachiites life, traffic situation tops the list. Some twenty or so years ago, things weren’t this bad. People still knew that driving on the ‘wrong side’ of the road is not just wrong, it’s extremely dangerous. However, over the course of time, we have managed to abandon reason and took up self-pity. It has led us to adopt the so-called necessary evils of traffic violations that have ruined the system here in Pakistan.   ...

It is quite tough for an entirely functional human being to live here in Pakistan so imagine the plight of those disabled. But some individuals step forward to change things. NOWPDP is composed of such individuals that strive to make the lives of persons with disabilities easy, and the Accessible Cycle Design Challenge is a means to create a cheap and easy to ride cycle for the disabled people.   The country is estimated to have 18 million people with disabilities, and on...