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Suzuki Swift 2010 in Pakistan
It has been a long time coming. As you are aware, we have been hoping for the Swift to be brought to Pakistan for some time now. Suzuki did what any sensible company should have done and brought a jawdropper … Continue reading
Suzuki’s APV: What good is this All Purpose Vehicle?
Suzuki has about 3 years ago started importing APV to supplement (or perhaps replace) its ailing BOLAN Van. The APV however is now being used to give direct competition to Mitsubishi’s L300 & Toyota’s Hiace Commuter Vans as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Car Make, Mitsubishi, Pictures, Reviews, Suzuki, Toyota, Updates
Tagged APV, Bolan, Hiace Commuter, L300, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Toyota
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Porsche’s (mis)adventure in Pakistan’s market!?
Porsche Pakistan was launched by Autotechnik Pvt. Ltd. in 2005 with the establishment of Porsche Centre Lahore. Autotechnik is the exclusive importer of Porsche cars in Pakistan. After changing two locations & opening/closing a service centre the company seems to … Continue reading
Posted in Car Make, Car Type, Pictures, Reviews, Sports, Updates
Tagged 911, Autoteghnik, Boxster, Boxster S, Cayenne, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayman, Cayman S, covertible, Middle East, Panamera, Porsche, Porshe Centre Lahore
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Where to buy your car from?
This post is not about giving you the addresses of the car dealers or showrooms but it merely gives you some tips about who to buy from & who not to. Scenario 1: Where to Buy? Authorized Dealer vs Large … Continue reading
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Vitz & Platz: Are they any good on Pakistani roads?
Toyota developed Vitz (aka Yaris) & Platz (aka Echo) initially for sale/use in European & Japanese markets. However, just because they are cheaper (to buy) many of my local brethren have fallen ‘prey’ to dubious dealers selling Vitz & Platz (mostly … Continue reading
Suzuki Alto vs Daihatsu Cuore
Suzuki’s Alto has been launched by the carmaker to compete with Daihatsu’s Cuore. Although they are both priced in the same range (Alto variants priced for Rs.0.588million & Rs.0.637million while variants of Cuore sell for Rs.0.569million to Rs.0.709million); engine displacement of Cuore is … Continue reading
Head On: Camry vs Accord
Eversince Honda introduced Accord & Toyota launched Camry as their up-market luxury sedan models there has been tough head-on competition between the two. Although the sales figures suggest that Accord has been outselling Camry looking at their specs the reason isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Accord, Car Candy, Car Care & Safety, Car Make, Honda, Pictures, Reviews, Toyota, Updates
Tagged A/T, Accord, Add new tag, Camry, Honda, Honda Pakistan, Indus Motors, M/T, Toyota
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Can’t believe this super car is an EV!
A zero-emission supercar, tentatively named LS AMG eDrive, features 4 electric motors with a combined output of 392 kW (526 hp) and 880 Nm (649 lb-ft) of torque enabling it to rocket from 0-100 km/h in around 4 seconds. This compares favourably as … Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer – Original is better?
I have been driving a Japanese-assembled Mitsubishi Lancer for the last 4-years (almost) give or take a few days. Call me sentimental but the reason I like this car is its ‘virtually’ zero maintainence . Offcourse the usual oil, oil … Continue reading
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Tagged clunkers for cash, imports, Japanese-assembled, Lancer, Mitsubishi, original
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