Tag: Proton
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Proton X70, the low-cost SUV that never arrives after booking
The Malaysian SUV Proton X70 was introduced in Pakistan in December 2020. Still, there are very few vehicles observed running on Pakistani roads, implying that the low-cost SUV may have failed in the country’s auto market. The SUV reached Pakistan at a difficult period when there were several import restrictions due to COVID-19 lockdowns, which…
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Petroleum sales increase by 23% in March, despite hefty oil prices
Petroleum product sales rebounded in the last month after a dismal February with Oil marketing companies (OMC) witnessing an increase of 23 per cent in sales of petroleum products on a year-over-year (YoY) basis in March 2022. Overall petroleum sales in March 2022, increased to 1.82 million tonnes compared to 1.54 million tonnes in March 2021,…
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PAMA calls out federal govt for favouring ‘one specific car manufacturer’
The latest Auto Development Policy (ADP) has paved the way for several new companies to enter the Pakistani auto market. Companies like Regal Motors, KIA, Hyundai, Proton, and Changan entered the market following the ADP. During the 34th meeting of the Auto Industry Development Committee (AIDC), the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturer Association (PAMA) expressed concerns that…
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Affordable SUV gifted to Imran Khan by ex-Malaysian PM to be launched in Pakistan market
Malaysian auto giant Proton has collaborated with Al-Haj — the makers of FAW automobiles in Pakistan — to launch its crossover SUV X70 by December along with a sedan named Saga. According to reports, the said cars, that are actually Chinese manufacturer Geely’s vehicles directly imported and licensed by Proton for the Malaysian market, will…