Automotive Blog in Pakistan

BYD Gharo plant Pakistan update and timeline

BYD Pakistan Plant Update: Gharo Factory Status, Timeline and What It Means for Buyers

BYD's US$150 million Gharo plant is under construction and HUBCO's PSX filings still target commercial operations in the second half of 2026, with capacity of about 25,000 cars a year. No start date, first models or price change has been announced. Official timeline, current BYD prices and what local assembly could change.

Auto Policy 2026-31 levy on petrol cars and EV tax impact on prices

Auto Policy 2026-31: What a 2% to 10% Levy on Petrol Cars and Lower EV Tax Would Mean for Prices

Waqas Afzal9 Min Read

The PM-approved draft Auto Policy 2026-31 would add a 2% levy on 1,001-2,000cc petrol and diesel cars and 10% above 2,000cc, and cut sales tax on qualifying EVs, REEVs and PHEVs. It still needs cabinet and IMF approval and has no effective date. Draft estimates for Corolla, Fortuner, Tiggo 7 PHEV, XPeng L03 and Chery Q.

Geely EX2 and EX5 coming to Pakistan on 24 October 2026

Geely EX2 and EX5 in Pakistan: 24 October 2026 Date and What We Know

Waqas Afzal8 Min Read

Geely Auto Pakistan has told buyers to mark 24 October 2026. Bestway Automotive is Geely's sole authorised distributor and has named the EX5 and EX2 EVs and the Starray EM-i as planned models. Prices, variants and launch details are not yet confirmed.

Pakistan Car Sales September 2026: Down 9.8% as Toyota Outsells the Alto

Waqas Afzal7 Min Read

Pakistan's car sales fell 9.8% to 10,939 in September 2026 as Toyota's Corolla, Yaris and Corolla Cross (3,563) outsold the Alto (3,354). Factories built about 6,100 more cars than they sold, so stock is up and buyers have room to bargain.

Kia Sorento hybrid and PHEV price cut in Pakistan

Kia Sorento Hybrid & PHEV Price Cut: Which to Buy

Waqas Afzal6 Min Read

Kia Sorento hybrid and PHEV prices cut up to Rs 2.5m from 7 Oct 2026: HEV Rs 15.499m, PHEV Rs 16.499m. Which Sorento to buy and what to check.

Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid price lock in Pakistan

Chery Tiggo 8 Hybrid at Rs 10.999m: Is the Saving Real

Waqas Afzal6 Min Read

Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid AWD price lock at Rs 10.999m with a free 7 kW charger: is the Rs 1.29m saving real? Same as the January price. Terms to check.

Master Changan Line-up: What Buyers Can Book

Waqas Afzal7 Min Read

Master Changan’s 3 Oct 2026 anniversary: UNI-S, Nevo Hunter, Deepal E07, Oshan X7 Black Edition official prices and what buyers can book.

Sazgar Leads Pakistan’s Listed Automakers as June-Quarter Profit Hits Rs28.4 Billion

Waqas Afzal13 Min Read

Pakistan’s listed automotive sector posted a combined profit of around Rs28.4 billion in the April–June 2026 quarter, up 39.2% year-on-year, according to Arif Habib Limited sector research. Sazgar Engineering Works emerged as the largest individual earnings contributor with approximately Rs8.73 billion in quarterly profit, ahead of Indus Motor Company at around Rs6.11 billion and Honda Atlas Cars at approximately Rs2.49 billion. Atlas Honda, the separate motorcycle manufacturer, earned about Rs6.02 billion during the same April–June period. The earnings improvement was supported by stronger vehicle sales, recovering auto financing, and higher-value model activity, although other income and one-off items also made a meaningful contribution.