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Saudi Arabia Robobus autonomous AI self-driving bus Masjid Quba Madinah 700 metre route Vision 2030 smart transport 2026

Saudi Arabia Just Put a Self-Driving Bus Inside Islam’s Holiest Sites And It Actually Works

Focus Pakistan2026-05-12

MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA: The first global appearance of Robobus took place recently in the holy Masjid Quba mosque located in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which brings together hundreds of years of religious history with artificial intelligence technology. Saudi General Transport Authority collaborated with Madinah Region Development Authority to actualize the project of testing Robobus in its ... Read more

Toyota Dominates 41% of Global Markets — Top Car Brand in 61 Countries

Focus Pakistan2026-05-11

Top car brand by country rankings for 2026 place Toyota at the top of 41% of global markets, while BYD, Volkswagen, and local automakers continue battling for dominance worldwide. Fresh information from Focus2Move shows what car brand has the greatest share of sales among 61 different countries around the world, giving an idea about the ... Read more

Hyundai Nishat Motors unveils Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition Pakistan with exclusive upgraded features as official pricing and specifications launch on May 12 2026

Hyundai Teases Secret Elantra Upgrade for Pakistan — Launch on May 12

Focus Pakistan2026-05-10

LAHORE: It has now been officially announced by Hyundai Nishat Motors that the Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition model would make an official entry into the Pakistani market on May 12, 2026. Hyundai Nishat Motors has been teasing its target market via their official Facebook page for a while regarding the release of this particular ... Read more

Chery Master Pakistan new models Tiggo 4 HEV QQ BEV and Tiggo V under consideration for Pakistan market after Auto China 2026

Chery Master Pakistan Eyes 3 New Models After Auto China 2026

Focus Pakistan2026-05-07

KARACHI: Chery Master Pakistan, the locally introduced brand under Master Auto Engineering, a subsidiary of the Master Group carrying over six decades of industrial and automotive legacy is eyeing the addition of multiple new models to its local portfolio. The company’s intent follows its strong presence at Auto China 2026, where its leadership held direct ... Read more

Pakistan used car export policy 2026 Jebel Ali Dubai-style refurbishment hub

Pakistan Eyes Dubai-Style Used Car Export Hub Under New Auto Policy 2026-31

Focus Pakistan2026-05-07

SLAMABAD: Pakistan used car export policy 2026 takes a bold new direction. The government plans to introduce a Dubai-style system for the import, repair, and re-export of used vehicles under the proposed Auto Policy 2026-31, a move that authorities believe could unlock millions of dollars in export earnings and establish Pakistan as a competitive regional ... Read more

Pakistan auto sector budget 2026 plans cut import duties on CKD kits to 5-10 percent

Budget 2026 Could Crash Car Prices in Pakistan — 5% Duty, 10% Duty, Zero Tax on EVs

Focus Pakistan2026-05-06

The Government of Pakistan’s Federal Budget 2026 promises a comprehensive package for the automotive sector of Pakistan, aiming at a structural reform of the tax framework that made automobile prices among the most expensive compared to per capita income in the area. Analysis of policy documents prior to the upcoming budget shows intentions to eliminate ... Read more

Volvo Cars reports profit drops in Q1 2025 as US EV subsidy removal and tariffs hit sales

Volvo Cars Profit Drops 16% in Q1 as US EV Subsidy Hits Sales

Focus Pakistan2026-05-01

GOTHENBURG: According to reports by Volvo Cars, there has been a drop in profits of 16% compared to last year. Operating income stood at about 1.6 billion Swedish crowns, which is about $172.6 million. This drop in performance came amid several reasons, including US tariffs, lower demand, and the unexpected end of electric vehicles subsidies ... Read more

Indus Motor profit growth driven by Toyota vehicle production in Pakistan

Indus Motor Profit Jumps 53% as Toyota Sales Surge in Pakistan

Focus Pakistan2026-04-28

KARACHI – Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) has declared its financial results for the period commencing on July 1, 2025, till March 31, 2026, revealing a marked growth in its sales and margins due to macroeconomic factors prevailing in the market. The company’s performance was outstanding with regard to volumes, with the number of units ... Read more

NextGen Auto Introduced ICAUR Branded Electric Cars In Pakistan

Focus Pakistan2026-04-27

The path towards sustainable transportation in Pakistan moved closer with the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement on April 24 in Beijing between NextGen Auto Pvt. Ltd (Nishat Group) and iCAUR International, which is the luxury brand of new energy vehicles made by Chery Automobiles. The agreement will be instrumental for the growth of the ... Read more

Chery Showcases Exeed EX9 Flagship SUV in Beijing Autoshow, Taking Aim at Zeekr 9X

Focus Pakistan2026-04-27

Chery Automobile is stepping up to compete with luxury brands through the launch of its Exeed brand luxury SUV EX9 at an extravagant product exposé in Beijing, China. After a decade or more building its automotive credentials and producing some of the world’s most successful vehicles, Chery is now ready to enter into a historically ... Read more