Automark

In November 2017, Renault and Al-Futtaim officially declared that they have signed definitive agreements for the exclusive assembly and distribution of Renault branded vehicles in Pakistan.

The French automaker was earlier in talks with Ghandhara Nissan Company but the deal couldn’t shape up. Later in December 2017, Al-Futtaim indicated to begin construction of their assembly plant in Karachi in 2018, while intended to sell their assembled models starting from 2019.

In a recent development, the company has reportedly inked a direct investment agreement worth $150 million to construct an automobile manufacturing plant in M3 Industrial Area Faisalabad, instead of Karachi. According to sources, the Government of Punjab is offering cheaper land to French automaker to establish its plant in the province.

Previously, Renault while in talks with Ghandhara, indicated to begin their operations in Pakistan with the Duster SUV, however now that the French automaker has teamed up with Al-Futtaim, we will have to wait to see which vehicles they introduce here in Pakistan. Better still, we can have a look at the possible options Renault might launch in Pakistan.

Automark magazine had break this news on last week just after agreements signed between Al-Futtaim and management of M3 industrial zone in Faisalabad.

Dewan has launched new Daehan Shehzore 1.5-ton pickup at the Mohatta Palace Museum Karachi on 25^th Febuary-2018, marking its return in the vehicle production market.

In the last decade, Shehzore was a famous commercial vehicle. In between 1996-2004, the third generation of Hyundai Porter or H100 was produced globally. Then now finally Shehzore is back with the fourth generation Porter. The pickup will have Deahan engine and will be quite similar to Hyundai H100.

Dewan Muhammad Yousuf Farooqui, Chairman Yousuf Dewan companies, Mr. Sei-Young Oh, Chairman & CEO Kolao Group, other team member of Kolao group from Korea, whole marketing and management team were also present at the occasion while Minister of Interior Mr. Ashan Iqbal was the chief guest of the event. All the prestigious guest from auto industry and business community was witness the launching ceremony.

The diesel engine of the vehicle is 2.6 liter. It comes with air-conditioning, stereo, power windows, power steering and much more.

The price of new 2018 Shehzore pickup in not announced yet. The expected price of the pickup is PKR 1799,000/- Under the Brownfield Category from Engineering Development Board (EDB) Dewan has received approval to start vehicle production in Pakistan.

After the Shehzore pickup is launched the company is ready to introduce Sports Utility Vehicle and passenger cars for the people. The return of Dewan Motors in Pakistan is in collaboration with and Laos-based Kolao Group, the agreement is with Daehan-Dewan Motor Company Private Limited.

In 2016 the news came that Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) is about to re-launch it’s popular and very successful medium-sized truck Shehzore and finally we have the news that Dewan Daehan Shehzore Pickup has launched.