THURSDAY STUDIOS

Torque

Jaecoo J5 HEV launched in Pakistan at a Corolla Altis price

Nexgen has released a Hybrid SUV at Corolla Altis money, pricing the locally-assembled Jaecoo J5 HEV from 67 million PKR ex-factory (tax-inclusive), rising to 77 million PKR for the Premium trim, with these introductory rates valid until 10 March 2026.
EVs

پاکستان میں 1150 کیلومیٹرز کی انقلابی رینج کی حامل فورتھنگ فرائیڈے ریوو لانچ کر دی گئی

پاکستان کی پہلی رینج ایکسٹینڈڈ الیکٹرک گاڑی فورتھنگ فرائیڈے ریوو باضابطہ لانچ کر دی گئی جو 1150 کلومیٹرز رینج کی حامل ہے۔ کیپیٹل سمارٹ موٹرز کے اقدام کو ملک میں طویل فاصلے کی کلینر ٹرانسپورٹ کی جانب پیش رفت میں اہم سنگِ میل قرار دیا جا رہا ہے۔
EVs

Forthing Friday REEV debuts in Pakistan with game-changing 1,150km range

Pakistan’s first-ever range-extended EV, the Forthing Friday REEV, has officially launched with an impressive 1,150km range as Capital Smart Motors marks a turning point in the country’s push for cleaner long-distance transport.
Economy

Atlas Honda unveils CG150 and enters electric scooter race with Icon e

Atlas Honda has launched the CG150 motorcycle and its first electric scooter, the Icon e, in a bid to capture both budget-conscious and eco-conscious riders in Pakistan as it expands into the electric mobility segment while reinforcing its grip on the traditional two-wheeler market.
Bikes

Punjab rolls out 1,100 free-installment e-taxis to boost youth employment

Punjab launches an ambitious electric taxi programme offering 1,100 interest-free vehicles to unemployed youth and women across the province in a push to reduce pollution while accelerating job creation and EV infrastructure.
Economy

BYD’s Shark officially roars into Pakistan’s hybrid truck market

Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Shark, Pakistan’s first hybrid pickup truck, in partnership with Mega Motor Company as part of a broader plan to begin local EV assembly near Karachi by mid-2026, cementing its entry into South Asia’s green mobility market.
Economy

Peugeot 2008 facelift debuts in Pakistan with new design and upgraded tech

Kia Lucky Motors has launched the facelifted Peugeot 2008 in Pakistan with bold exterior upgrades, enhanced interior features, and updated pricing, arriving alongside two electric SUVs as part of a busy August for the auto sector.
Economy

Chery’s Omoda E5 joins Pakistani EV market with over 500km range

The Omoda E5 electric SUV has officially launched in Pakistan under the Chery–Nishat partnership, offering a 61 kWh battery, over 500km range, and high-end interior features as the country’s electric vehicle segment continues to grow rapidly.
Economy

Planning a motorway trip? Here’s how to get your M-Tag

The NHA’s M-Tag system enables cashless toll collection on motorways, and users can register at booths with basic documents or manage their accounts online using the One Network app, in line with a mandatory implementation for the M-2.
Explainer

Jaecoo J6 launch ignites Pakistan’s EV race with Chery–Nishat alliance

Chery and Hyundai Nishat’s NextGen Auto have launched their first electric vehicle in Pakistan, the Jaecoo J6 SUV, a high-spec model which positions the new alliance to compete aggressively in the country’s rapidly-expanding EV market.
Economy

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