Automark Magazine March 2018
Roll off Ceremony of locally assembled JAC X200 pickup in Pakistan
Roll off Ceremony of locally assembled JAC X200 pickup in Pakistan by JAC Motors & Ghandhara Nissan Ltd., held on April 2, 2018 at Ghandhara Nissan Truck Plant (Port Qasim, Karachi).
Top management of both companies are seen in this video.
Source: JAC Motors Pakistan
Toyota models affected by Takata airbag recall recalled again in Australia
Almost 50,000 cars previously serviced as part of the nationwide recall of Takata airbags have been recalled again, after replacement airbags were installed incorrectly.
Toyota Australia issued a recall of 48,000 Corolla and Rukus models in March, after issues with replacement airbags fitted on the passenger side.
A spokeswoman for Toyota said some replacement airbags may not properly inflate in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.
“There is a possibility that in some vehicles, the replacement inflator was installed incorrectly. This results in insufficient sealing of the inflator to the airbag assembly,” the spokeswoman said.
“In the event of an accident, gases could leak from the inflator and the passenger front airbag may not properly inflate as designed during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.”
It is not known how many vehicles have been affected by the second recall.
The spokeswoman told Fairfax Media that dealerships were currently contacting owners to rectify the situation.
Corolla and Rukus models manufactured between March 2007 and December 2012 are affected by the second recall.
More than 1200 Rukus models have been re-recalled, while 19,000 Corolla sedans and 27,000 Corolla hatchbacks were also affected.
“This [second recall] is not technically part of the [wider] Takata recall, but all were affected by the Takata airbags,” the spokeswoman said.
The new recall comes after the federal government announced earlier this year a mandatory recall of 2.3 million vehicles that were fitted with Takata airbags.
At the time, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, Michael Sukkar, said the recall was the “largest and most significant recall in the nation’s history”.
The mandatory recall affected manufacturers such as Toyota, as well as Honda, Nissan and Mazda.
It’s estimated 1.7 million vehicles had already had airbags replaced as part of various voluntary recalls.
ACT Consumer Affairs and Road Safety Minister Shane Rattenbury said drivers should check if their vehicle was affected by the mandatory recall, with many hitting the roads over the Easter long weekend.
“Airbags are not something we often think about until they get deployed in a crash,” he said.
“Unfortunately in the case of a vehicle fitted with faulty Takata airbags, the outcomes of a crash can be catastrophic.”
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Source: https://www.smh.com.au/
Nissan to begin Datsun production in Pakistan with Ghandhara Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is entering the Pakistan market through a manufacturing and licensing agreement with automotive partner Ghandhara Nissan Ltd. for local production of Datsun models.
The agreement also covers distribution, providing access to a market where demand for new vehicles has grown to more than 200,000 units a year.
The move is part of Nissan’s strategy to engage with emerging automotive markets around the world, bringing brands and products tailored to meet rising consumer demand. Sales of the first locally built vehicles are expected to begin in Pakistan within the 2019 fiscal year.
“This entrance to the Pakistan automotive market represents a significant step in the ongoing development of local manufacturing infrastructure and economic activity,” said Peyman Kargar, Nissan senior vice president. “We are confident that, with the close collaboration and support of the Pakistani government, this will deliver sustainable benefits for the national economy, customers, partners and Nissan.”
“Together with Ghandhara, we’ll be working actively with suppliers to localize and exchange technology and skills, which will provide a lasting benefit to the emerging local component industry,” Kargar added.
Nissan’s entry will provide Pakistani customers with a fresh and desirable lineup designed and built with the most modern Japanese engineering.
It will also provide a significant boost to the automotive industry, which already accounts for about 4% of Pakistan’s gross domestic product. Ghandhara will invest 4.5 billion Pakistani rupees (about $41 million) over the first four years. The project and the development of a retail network will create more than 1,800 jobs.
Nissan and Ghandhara will work together to develop Ghandhara’s facilities in Karachi’s Port Qasim into a world-class manufacturing plant. The partners have a long-standing relationship, bringing a wealth of local knowledge and experience. The project has qualified for brownfield category status under the Government of Pakistan’s Automotive Development Policy.
“This agreement will introduce world-class facilities and the best of Japanese engineering technologies,” said Ahmed Kuli Khan Khattak, CEO of Ghandhara. “By localizing the manufacture of parts and components and boosting development in the auto supplier industry, it will provide Pakistan with technical assistance and promote partnerships with Japan.
“Customers in Pakistan will benefit from more choice and enjoy engaging driving experiences with vehicles and modern features that are ideally suited to the country.”
Company is not going to bring cars in CBU condition due to very heavy taxes. However, they are considering to produce hybrid vehicles locally.
Chinese company signs deal with Pakistani partner for automobile assembly plant
A Framework Agreement of Joint Venture for Manufacturing of World Class Buses in Pakistan was signed in Chengdu between the Commerce and Sourcing House Holdings (CASH) of Pakistan and Chengdu Bus Co. Ltd., a State-owned Company.
The agreement was signed by the President of CASH Chico J. Ullah and President of Chengdu Bus Co. Ltd. Wang Rongkun at the Pakistan Consulate in Chengdu.
Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Muhammad Mudassir Tipu hailed the signing of the Framework Agreement as an important step in bringing a world class bus manufacturer to Pakistan to meet the large demand for both highway and city buses. He termed the agreement as an important step in promoting collaboration in transportation sector of Pakistan and China.
Both the parties conveyed their commitment in jointly developing Pakistani market for both mid-size and large buses and jointly invest in setting-up a manufacturing plant in Pakistan.
According to the signatories of the agreement, the total amount of investment is expected to exceed $10 million and plant will be set-up in Lahore.
CASH is a Pakistani holding and investment group company that covers a wide range of industries including automobile, pet feed, and smart manufacturing. Chengdu Bus Co. Ltd. manufactures and supplies buses for local and long distance transportation in Chengdu and surrounding areas catering to a population of more than 20 million.
** Report by Waqas Siddiqui for Automark Magazine
Foton JW Auto Park COO with Automark at Pakistan Auto Show-2018
Hamid Rasul, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Automotive Division was with Automark and gave a brief introduction of the company and about the Forland commercial products which are available in Pakistan now, during Pakistan Auto Show-2018 in Lahore from 2-4 March-2018.
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Automobile plant groundbreaking Ceremony of Changan vehicles held in Karachi
Master Motors (Pvt) Ltd., Automobile plant groundbreaking Ceremony of Changan vehicles by Sardar Muhammad Arshad Khan Leghari, Minister of state for industries & production / member PM implementation cell and Nadeem Malik, CEO Master Group of companies on
21st March-2018 at Port Qasim in Karachi – Pakistan
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Thal Engineering introduce Roof top dual air conditioner for Suzuki Bolan at Auto Show-2018
Thal Engineering introduce Roof top dual air conditioner for Suzuki Bolan 1st Time in Pakistan at Auto Show-2018. Representative of company gives brief introduction of the product to Automark during Pakistan Auto Show-2018 held at International Expo Center Lahore on last week.
Mr. Tanveer Ahmed CEO RP Group of Companies with Automark
Mr. Tanveer Ahmed, CEO RP Group of Companies had a brief interview with
Automark during Pakistan Auto Show-2018 held at International Expo Center in Lahore from 2-4 March-208
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Adeel Usman with Automark
Muhammad Adeel Usman, Director Marketing & Sales Road Prince Motorcycles with #AutoMark magazine during Pakistan Auto Show-2018 in Lahore at Expo Center from 2-4 March-2018.
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