Master Changan starts testing Autonomous cars in Pakistan under the vision of “Future Forward, Forever”
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KARACHI, Pakistan: The future finally meets the roads of Pakistan. Master Changan Motors is leading Pakistan into the future of mobility by introducing new automotive technologies and testing them on the roads of Pakistan.
Danial Malik – CEO of Master Changan Motors states, “The Future is here, it is just not evenly distributed. Changan Pakistan is here to change that by bringing the future to Pakistan, and indigenizing autonomous mobility. Changan Auto is the leader in advanced mobility technologies in China, and we see no reason why we cannot introduce them in Pakistan. We aim to catalyze a safer tomorrow by bringing to Pakistan the very best in global autonomous technology.“
A Long Road to a Faster Lane?
Zeenat Chaudhary on how the automotive industry will fare in these uncertain times.
Ever since Karl Benz invented the world’s first motor car in 1886 – the Benz Patent-Motorwagen – the automotive industry has come a long way. From hi-tech Hondas and Chryslers to electric Teslas and Nios, the global industry contributes roughly three percent to all GDP output. Due to the pandemic, however, worldwide car sales have taken a hit and are expected to fall from $74.9 million in 2019 to under $62 million in 2020, according to Statista.
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In Pakistan, the automotive industry, which contributes 2.8% to the country’s GDP (source: Invest Pakistan), has faced a cycle of booms and busts since the 2000s. In fact, the auto industry was on a downward trend before Covid-19 struck, primarily due to rising taxes (Federal Excise Duty increased from 2.5% to 7.5% and Additional Customs Duty by seven percent) and the rupee’s depreciation against th
Pakistan’s 1st Euro-5 Smart Sedan – The Alsvin – Price has been unveiled
Press ReleaseLast Updated: Jan 11, 2021
After tremendously announcing the launch of Pakistan’s First Euro-5 Smart Sedan in the Debut Press Conference Ceremony held on 11
th December’2020 in Karachi Marriott Hotel, and commencing the production in the Line-off Ceremony held at the state-of-the-art plant in Karachi on 14
th December’2020, Changan Pakistan – exactly one month from the debut ceremony – has unveiled the price of its All-New Smart Sedan – Alsvin.
Introducing the vision behind Changan Alsvin, Danial Malik, CEO Master Changan said “Our next car is the essence of the same win-win philosophy where the customer doesn’t have to compromise on their dreams. A car that can bring unparalleled value to our customers, our dealers, auto-parts manufacturers, and the nation overall.”
Changan Alsvin Price in Pakistan 2021
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Master Changan debuted the Changan Alsvin on December 11 via digital video at a large-scale Press Conference at Marriott in Karachi followed by the start-of-production at their plant in Karachi on December 14. Exactly one month from the debut, Master Changan is starting bookings and announcing the retail price on January 11, 2021.
Introducing the vision behind Changan Alsvin, Danial Malik, CEO Master Changan said “Our next car is the essence of the same win-win philosophy where the customer doesn’t have to compromise on their dreams. A car that can bring unparalleled value to our customers, our dealers, auto-parts manufacturers and the nation overall.”
Pakistanâs cheapest sedan Alsvin priced at Rs2.2 million
Automatic variants priced at Rs2.4 million and Rs2.55 million SAMAA | Bilal Hussain - Posted: Jan 11, 2021 | Last Updated: 3 months ago SAMAA | Bilal Hussain Posted: Jan 11, 2021 | Last Updated: 3 months ago
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Master Changan has announced the price of the Changan Alsvin, dubbed Pakistanâs cheapest sedan, at Rs2.2 million and has also started taking bookings from January 11. Â Â
âIt is a smart sedan,â said Danial Malik, Master Changan CEO, while unveiling the price of the Changan Alsvin. âIt is not a cheap car, but the value that is being offered is much higher than its price.â