SUVs, crossovers and 4WD vehicles have become a way of life and are here to stay. Automobile producers around the world are manufacturing SUVs and crossovers fitting in every budget and size. The introduction of hybrid technology has given a boost to this segment of vehicles through reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions, that otherwise were known for being gas-guzzlers. Resultantly, we find hybrid SUVs right from high-end Lexus 570h, to Porsche Cayenne, Lexus 450h, to mid-sized Toyota...

Pak Suzuki is irked by the new Automotive Development Policy (ADP) 2016-21 and has been pressuring the government to revisit its policy or otherwise, it will shift its investment for a new plant worth around US $400-500 million to Iran from Pakistan, saying that the existing auto assemblers of Pakistan have received no benefits in the new policy.   While speaking with Dawn, Shafiq Ahmed Shaikh, Spokesperson for Pak Suzuki said, ”We may shelve our investm...

Nissan’s latest revision of its amazingly quick flagship 4-seater is the most extensive yet. There’s a new face, interior, and more power. It includes the most significant cosmetic changes done to the R35 model since its introduction in 2007. In the front, you can notice a new, bigger (to increase engine cooling) matte chrome finish “V-motion” grille similar to the ones in the Juke.  The exterior changes are quite prominent with new aero work on ...

Pak Suzuki, like the rest of the automakers is not happy with the new auto policy, but Khawaja Asif has made it clear in his statement, “For the last three to four decades, three manufacturers had the monopoly on the market while having established dealerships that always discouraged new entrants. The new policy aims at consumers’ protection and then enabling them (consumers) to dictate the producers.”   The Suzuki spokesman called...

When Toyota began shutting down its Scion brand, aimed at the young and hopeful, the range of Scion cars were not going to be left for dead rather its parent company would be adopting them under its nameplate for different regions across the globe. We talked about the Mazda2 sedan coming to North America as the Toyota Yaris sedan, now though, Toyota Corolla is going to get a hatchback sibling for Europe.   Scion iM, that will now be known as Toyota Corolla in Europe, is a...

After remaining pending for more than two and a half years, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet have approved the ‘Automobile Development Policy 2016-21’, as announced by the Ministry of Finance. The policy will formally be introduced on Monday, the 21st of March 2016. The new automobile policy will offer tax incentives to new entrants in order to help them establish manufacturing units in Pakistan and effectively compete with the existing three a...

FAW Sirius S80, the 7-seater MPV offered by Al-Haj FAW Motors is a practical option for those with bigger families and want a decent-looking and spacious commuter. The Sirius is actually based on the Daihatsu Xenia, which was made by FAW-Toyota joint venture in China. FAW acquired the platform of the Xenia MPV when Daihatsu pulled out of the venture in 2010 and developed the S80, hence the similarities. Daihatsu Xenia was also rebadged as Toyota Avanza to be sold in various markets.  ...

Up until now, it was believed that the new Honda Civic 2016 car will be launched in the month of September of this year like it has been for previous generations of Honda Civic. But then there were rumors that Honda Atlas might move the launch to the end of 2016 or the start of 2017. And now, according to latest reports, Honda Atlas has decided to delay the launch of the new car by December 2016. The delay can be attributed to the launch of Honda HR-V that was launched just a couple o...

Toyota Indus Motor have increased prices of its vehicles from 20,000 rupees to 60,000 rupees depending on the model. These price changes will be in effect from May 1st, 2016. You can hop on over to our new cars section to see the updated Toyota Corolla prices. The price changes throughout the model range are done due to Corolla being given minor improvements. The bigger news here is that the entire Toyota Corolla range is going to get new features that Toyota calls minor improvements....