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What Is Hill Start Assist? How Uphill Assist Stops Your Car Rolling Back
Hill start assist holds the brakes for a moment when you move your foot from brake to accelerator on a slope, so the car does not roll back. Here is how it...
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Car Prices
Pakistan Removes the Five-Year Age Limit on Commercial Used-Car Imports
Pakistan has dropped the five-year age limit on commercial used-vehicle imports from 1 July 2026. Here is what changed, the 30% duty and what still applies.
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...
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.
Auto Industry
PAMA Seeks Suspension of EDB Used-Vehicle Import Rules as Imports Jump to 2,276 in September
PAMA wants the EDB's 30 September used-vehicle import notice suspended. Commercial imports rose from 48 units in May to 2,276 in September.
Comparisons
Forthing Friday vs Toyota Corolla Cross in Pakistan: Price, Specs and Verdict
Forthing Friday BEV Luxury or Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 in Pakistan? EV vs petrol SUVs about PKR 1.8m apart. Specs, price and verdict.
Comparisons
Haval H6 vs Toyota Corolla Cross in Pakistan: Price, Specs and Verdict
Haval H6 1.5T or Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 in Pakistan? Two petrol SUVs about PKR 2.1m apart. Compare power, kit, economy and price.
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Forthing Friday Gets 0% Markup Plan With 50% Down Payment in Pakistan
Capital Smart Motors is advertising a limited-time Forthing Friday payment plan with 50% upfront and the remaining balance spread across 12 months at 0% markup. Here is how the offer works and what buyers must verify.
0% Installments
Hyundai Easy Own Brings 0% Markup Plans to Six Models in Pakistan
Hyundai Easy Own currently lists six models with structured monthly-payment plans in Pakistan. Here is what buyers should know about eligible cars, down payments, tenures and administrative charges.
Comparisons
OMODA 7 Premium vs MG HS Super Hybrid: Which PHEV Offers Better Value?
The OMODA 7 Premium and MG HS Super Hybrid sit within PKR 450,000 of each other. We compare their verified Pakistan-market prices, powertrains, electric-range claims, technology and everyday appeal.
Fuel & Energy
Pakistan Four-Day Workweek Explained: What the Official Fuel-Saving Order Says
Pakistan’s four-day government workweek was formally notified in March 2026 as part of a wider fuel-conservation programme. Here is what the official orders said, who was exempt and what still needs current confirmation.
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