EV & Hybrid
PHEV GST Cut to 9%: What It Could Mean for PHEV Prices in Pakistan
Pakistan's draft Auto Policy 2026-31 proposes cutting GST on plug-in hybrids from 18% to 9%. We estimate savings of about Rs7.25 lakh to Rs17 lakh on 10...
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EV & Hybrid
China Agrees to Cut Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Exports to the EU After Taking 25% of Europe's PHEV Market
China has agreed to curb hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to the EU after Chinese brands took 25% of Europe's PHEV market in H1 2026, up from 2%.
Auto Industry
Saudi Arabia Recalls 2,987 Jeep Grand Cherokees Over Side Airbag Software Fault: How to Check Your VIN
Saudi Arabia has recalled 2,987 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs from 2023 and 2024 over a side airbag software fault. The fix is free.
New Launches
BYD Pakistan Plant Nears Launch as Mega Flash Charging Talks Continue
BYD says its Pakistan plant is nearing launch in H2 2026 and it is in talks to bring Mega Flash charging. Here is what is confirmed and what is not.
Auto Industry
Goods Transporters Announced Another 5% Freight Hike in Pakistan
Goods transport representatives reportedly announced a further 5% increase in freight charges on 12 September 2026 after several days of fuel-price rises.
Auto Industry
Imported Cars Face One-Year Transfer Restriction Under 2026 Rules
New 2026 import rules reportedly removed the personal baggage route and restrict transfer for one year, making documentation checks essential.
Auto Industry
MG Pakistan Plans CKD Exports to Bangladesh From 2027
MG Pakistan says two sample CKD shipments are planned for Bangladesh in September 2026, with commercial exports targeted for 2027.
Auto Industry
China: Two in Three New Cars Now NEV in August 2026
New-energy vehicles reached about 65 percent of China's passenger-car retail market in August 2026, showing how quickly the country's powertrain mix is.
Auto Industry
Pakistan Goods Transporters Warned of Protest Over Fuel Costs
Goods transport representatives warned of protest action in September 2026, citing repeated petrol and diesel increases and unresolved commitments.
Auto Industry
Pakistan Auto Policy Draft: PHEV Tax Relief Rumour
Reported draft language points to possible PHEV tax relief in Pakistan, but buyers should wait for final published law before expecting lower prices.
Auto Industry
World EV Day: Can Pakistan Keep Up With the Global EV Shift?
Pakistan can participate in the global EV shift, but progress will depend on consistent policy, local capability, safe charging and buyer confidence.
Auto Industry
Could Pakistan's EV Tax Breaks Cost PKR 150 Billion a Year?
An industry representative estimates that EV incentives could eventually reduce annual government revenue by PKR 150 billion, but the figure is a.
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