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MONTHLY
Pakistan’s Premier Magazine for Industry
January 2012 Vol 5, Issue 01 Editor : M. Hanif Memon Sub Editor : Dr. Raja Irfan Sabir Technical Editor: Muhammad Shahzad Contributing Writers : Muhammad Shahzad Yakoob Gaziani
Ali Abbas Ali Hassan Shahzad Tabish Mohammad Owais Khan
Advisors :
Imtiaz Rastgar CEO, Rastgar Group & CBI External Expert Islamabad
Abdul Majeed Sheikh President, AOTS-ABK Dosokai, Karachi Regional Center & Director (MME), NED University - Karachi
M. Yakoob Gaziani CEO LORD Institute of Technology Karachi
Haider Nawab Advisor Planning & Devp. Toyota Southern Motors Toyota Defence Motors Karachi
J. Pereira General Manager Product Support Division Al-Haj FAW Motors (Pvt) Ltd. Karachi
Engr. IHT Farooqui General Manager Plant Karakoram Motors (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi Circulation Mgr : G. Designer :
Abdul Khaliq Faisal Khan
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Industries losing billions over gas supply suspension A majority of industries are bearing annual additional expenditure of Rs25-30 billion on power supply to cope with the suspension of gas supplies, while also losing markets to industries enjoying uninterrupted 12 months gas supplies in other provinces, particularly Sindh. Impact of erratic gas supplies to Punjab industries. Besides basic and value added textiles, the steel millers, chemical manufacturers, auto vendors and cement plants are finding it hard to pull on as additional resources needed for running the mills on alternate fuels vary from Rs2 million to Rs10 million per month. The gas suspension during January-December 2011 to Punjab industries was 174 days or approximately six months. It had also remained deprived of gas in the first four days of January 2012. Punjab has 54 percent of the documented weaving industry, 60 percent textile processing mills, 65 percent knitwear units and 30 percent readymade garment producers of the country. These three sectors of textile need additional Rs7-8 billion to operate to operate on alternate fuels based on similar calculations. The 800 auto parts vendors including 600 tractor parts vendors have had to shift to most expensive diesel to run their generators when gas supply is disrupted said Nabeel Hashmi, Chairman of Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM). He said they spent an estimated Rs2 billion annually as additional cost for power and energy.Experts point out that the food processing engineering, home appliances, plastic and many other small and medium industries in Punjab are victim of reduced gas and power supplies. Punjab has 400 big or small steel mills with an average consumption 1.3 million units per month according to leading mini steel miller, steel furnaces and mills are provided 12 hours electricity through out the year and gas is supplied for four to six months.
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January-2012
The Monthly Magazine for Pakistan Automotive Sector
Policy change, amendments ahead of TBS expiry in June 2012 Exclusive Article by Ali Hassan
10-12
Pakistan Standard aimed at creating hurdles for small bike maker Exclusive Article by Ali Hassan
13-14
CNG crises to play havoc with entire auto sector Exclusive Article by M. Owais Khan
15 & 27
Visit to Daewoo manufacturing Plant
16
Al-Ghazi, Millat tractors close down manufacturing units - News Update
20
Customer’s Courtesy Exclusive Article by Ali Abbas fromToyota Southern Motors
21
Technical collaboration among SAARC countries by Iftikhar Ali Malik CEO Guard Group
22
Alternate Energy Solution (Part II) by Muhammad Yakoob Gaziani
37-39
Visit of EDB Delegation to Raazy Motor Industries, Hyderabad
40
Take a BREAK…to Test Your BRAKES! Exclusive car care articel by M. Shahzad
42-45
Local Assembled/Imported car price
46
Motorcycles market prices
48-49
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Policy change, amendments ahead of TBS expiry in June 2012 “After the expiry of TBS the government should issue one comprehensive SRO for the entire auto industry including vendors and also on IORC issues instead of multiple SROs to eliminate corruption,” Sabir says.
The Ministry of Industries and other
government departments have started their exercise by taking various steps and measures ahead of expiry of Tariff Based System (TBS) on June 30, 2012. The Ministry is also taking the feedback from the all the stakeholders of the auto industry in order to formulate a comprehensive policy aimed at promoting the industrial base. Besides, some amendments are being made in the existing policy.
Three policy measures have been taken one
regarding implementation of W o r l d C us t o m s O r g a n i z a t i o n (WCO) revised HS Nomenclature HS 2012, E-Governance Portal and amendment in SRO 693 (I) 2006, July 1, 2006 relating to new entrants in the Pakistan market. The Engineering Development Board (EDB), a strong arm of Ministry of Industry, has informed the auto industry about the implementation of new HS2012 with effect from January 1, 2012. In this periodic revision by WCO, the entire HS Code structure is revised in view of technological and trade developments. HS-6 changes at about plus 300-500 places, resulting national changes at HS-8 (PCT Codes) at about numerous places; Explanatory notes to Chapters 1-97 are also revised. The corresponding changes at national level to be incorporated include the
following: a) HS-8 (PCT Codes) structure is revised at more than a thousand places, and tariffs to be adjusted/rationalized, b ) All F TA /PTA l ists rev ised , c) Auto sector tariff regime defined by the EDB, d) Exemption and concessionary notifications are to be revised, e) Duty drawback notification to be revised, f) Trade Policy’s notification and appendices to be revised (i.e. India list, banned and restricted lists and others), g) Sales Tax, especially the sixth schedule and zero rating and valuation notifications, h) Income Tax, especially commodity related exemptions, mentioning HS Codes, i) Valuation database, and J) Statistical Systems (reports/queries).
In main deliverables: a) Preparation of revised tariff structure PCR Code 2012 and description and co rre sp on di n g amen dme nt s i n regulatory notifications, b) dissemination to stakeholders of WCO’s HS 2012 and national PCT Codes and c) Training and orientation of stakeholders. Stakeholders to be involved in the work include internal and external and trade a) Internal Stakeholders: FBR HQ (Customs/ IRS, FATE, DG Training, DRS, Field Formations (Appraisement,
PaCCs, others, b) External Stakeholders: EDB, Commerce, MINFA, FBS and others and c) Trade and Third Parties: Importers, exporters and customs agents. TIMELINES: It is proposed that the FBR has to complete the entire task latest by end of February 2012 before start of next budget making exercise. The EDB has sent the draft of the proposed changes for comments from stakeholders. On E-Governance Portal, the EDB determines Input Output Ratio (IOR) and issue annual quote for import of raw materials, sub components, components and sub assemblies under SRO 655 (I) 2006 and CKD components under SRO 656 (I) 2006 after necessary verification. Currently, the annual quota, as determined by the EDB, is being uploaded on One Customs System of PRAL and clearances are accordingly made through the said system. Under the existing arrangements, annual requirement of inputs sent by OEMs and vendors is being evaluated at EDB and then sent to PRAL through email for uploading on the System. PRAL, in turn, converts the Excel data sheet in the format compatible with their System and then uploads data. The conversion not only takes time, but is prone to errors. In order to facilitate the industry for fast processing of the lists of importable items and thereby speedy clearance of their imported
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consignments, the existing system needs further improvement and in this regard a proposal of new software was placed before the Auto Industry Development Committee (AIDC) in its 8th meeting for approval and implementation. Salient features of the proposed system include client access to the System through web for viewing data, its processing at the EDB, import status, consignment details, intimation of quota uploading etc. In case of any observation or deficiency, the same shall be conveyed by the EDB to the client through web,. Besides, the clients will be able to maintain an automated history of clearance against allocated quota, and thereby can plan their inventory and future imports accordingly.
PRAL, which has been assigned development of the proposed System and management thereof, suggested the following subscription fee to provide services that also include necessary training to the clients/users. For car assemblers, one time registration charges is Rs 100,000 and monthly subscription fee is Rs 12,000. The one time registration charges and monthly s ubs cr iption fe e f or tr actor manufacturers is Rs 100,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively. For motorcycle manufacturers, one time registration fee and monthly subscription fee is Rs 60,000 and Rs 8,000 while one month registration charges and monthly subscription fee for spare parts vendors is Rs 40,000 and Rs 4,000 respectively. However, the above registration and subscription charges can be adjusted by APMA amongst its members depending upon the workload and quantum imports. For new entrants, the Ministry of Finance has issued a notification on December 16, 2011. Provided that in line with Auto Industry Investment Policy (AII P) of the Auto Industry Development Program (AIDP) approved by the ECC of the Cabinet on 13.11.2007,the additional customs-duty
leviable under this notification shall not be charged on sub-components and components, imported in any kit form by an assembler or manufacturer declared to be a new entrant by the EDB for the vehicle specified in the said Table for a period of three years from the start of assembly or manufacturing of respective vehicles subject to the following: 1) The new entrant assembler /manufacturer shall chalk out a plan for progressive manufacturing of the vehicles spreading over a maximum period of three years within which he shall catch up with the localization or indigenization level of respective vehicles as approved by AIDC of the EDB. 2) The continued non-levy of said additional customs duty shall be contingent upon the achievement of progressive annual indigenization as determined by the AIDC of the EDB. In case of any material deviation by the new entrant, the AIDC shall determine the stoppage or withdrawal of the incentive on non-levy of said additional customs-duty, allowed as such, retrospectively. 3) The new entrant shall abide by all the terms and conditions laid down in the separate notifications issued by the Ministry of Industry and FBR for assembly or manufacturing of the said vehicles under AIDP and TBS. 4) The additional customs duty shall be levied on the sub-components and components which become indigenized
One of the bike makers are openly importing parts for bike assembling through input output ratio certificate (IORC) by paying only five to 10 percent import duty and zero percent import duty on raw materials. The second type of bike assemblers (around 60 units) are paying 32.5%+15% total 47.5% import duty plus sales tax thus paying a cumulative 71.5% duty for producing cheap bikes as compared to Japanese bike assemblers.
by the new entrant assembler or manufacturer in accordance with the said plan for progressive manufacturing and 5) The term new entrant shall bear the same meaning as declared or notified by t he Mi nistry of Indu st ries. It is not clear as to how new policy change will encourage new entrant and facilitate the existing players but chairman Association of Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers (APMA) Mohammad Sabir Shaikh offers some reservations on the last auto policy. He feels that the government had issued at least three SROs (655, 656 and 693) in 2006 and continued making amendments in these SROs. Even the TBS had not done any wonder in terms of localization which had remained almost stagnant in the last few years. Corruption has increased after the issuance of three SROs and amendments especially in availing the facility of IROC. “After the expiry of TBS the government should issue one comprehensive SRO for the entire auto industry including vendors and also on IORC issues instead of multi ple SROs to eli minate corruption,” Sabir says. On sales prospects during 2012, APMA chief says that much depends on the farm income and support prices of various crops as these had already provided a lot of support in keeping the brisk demand of two wheelers in the last one or two years thanks to good cotton crop, high wheat support price and its local production, rice and sugarcane output and increase in production of some minor crops.
Hopefully, demand of bikes may remain high due to poor transportation system coupled with rising petrol prices, he says. Aware of the rising demand, the bike makers have been continuously increasing the prices on appreciation of Yen against the rupee which according to them is making cost of imported parts costlier. In 70cc category, one of a leading Japanese bike assemblers claims to have
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Automotive Policy - Exclusive Article achieved 93 per cent localization in parts and even in the engine parts but it does not let any chance to pass on the impact of rupee-yen parity to the consumers by pushing up the prices. The government has yet to check the assembler to seek any justification about rising prices. The Japanese and Chinese bike assemblers gave first shock of the new calendar to the buyers by jacking up prices citing falling value of the rupee against yen and major international currencies. Atlas Honda Limited (AHL) has raised the prices of CD-100 Euro and CG-125 by Rs1,000 while the price of CG-125 Deluxe has been increased by Rs2,000 effective from Thursday (January 5). The new price of CD-100 Euro, CG-125 and CG-125 Deluxe is Rs. 77,000, Rs. 93,000 and Rs. 115,000. The company however kept the CD-70 bike unchanged at Rs. 66,500. Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) had enhanced the prices of its various models by Rs.1,500-2,500 from January 1, 2012. The new price of Shogun, Sprinter, Sprinter ECO and GS150 is Rs. 83,500, Rs. 74,400, Rs. 70,900 and Rs. 93,500. Suzuki bike sales in July-November 2011 rose to 8,835 units as compared to 7,568 units in the same period of 2010. In January 2011, the price of Honda CD-70 was Rs.63,900 while CD-100 Euro, CG-125 and CG-125 Deluxe were available at Rs.71,900, Rs.86,900 and Rs.109,900 respectively. Out of total bike production of 1.6 million in 2010-2011, the share of Honda bikes was 570,000 units. The JulyNovember 2011 Honda sales rose to 250,711 units as compared to 218,714 units. He added that total bike production in 2009-2010 was 1.38 million as compared to 917,000 units in 2008-2009 and this growth was mainly because of poor transportation system in big cities and rising cash flow in the rural economy due to strong support prices of various crops. Frequent increase in petrol prices can also be blamed for pushing up demand of twowheelers. The Chinese bike makers have also raised the prices by Rs1,000. The industry is also passing on the impact of rising gas and power rates to the consumers. Despite increase in both Japanese assembled CD-70 and Chinese made CD-70, the price difference between the two different models is over Rs22,000.
The Chinese motorcycle assemblers claim that they are one of the main contributors of paying duties and taxes to the national kitty instead of listed bike assemblers at the stock exchange doing business of motorcycles in Pakistan since last 50 years. The low cost bike makers now try to expose the real beneficiary of government policies who pay less taxes and duties as compared to other bike assemblers. After a thorough investigation, the Chinese bike makers believe that the government has divided the bike makers in two groups in collecting taxes and duties. One of the bike makers are openly importing parts for bike assembling through input output ratio certificate (IORC) by paying only five to 10 percent import duty and zero percent
For car assemblers, one time registration charges is Rs 100,000 and monthly subscription fee is Rs 12,000. The one time registration charges and monthly subscription fee for tractor manufacturers is Rs 100,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively. However, the above registration and subscription charges can be adjusted by APMA amongst its members depending upon the workload and quantum imports. import duty on raw materials. The second type of bike assemblers (around 60 units) are paying 32.5%+15% total 47.5% import duty plus sales tax thus paying a cumulative 71.5% duty for producing cheap bikes as compared to Japanese bike assemblers. Association of Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers (APMA) says that a question arises whether the IORC based assemblers are contributing more towards revenue generation or the assemblers paying 47.5 per cent duty pay more taxes and duties. It is also very important to know that the higher duty payers assembled one million units of motorcycles in the year 2010-11. The IORC based assemblers are already paying more due to high valuation advice on parts and accessories while under IORC the name of parts are being imported by changing their names. Under IORC the government is being deprived from getting the required taxes and duties due to tax evasion while these assemblers also do not fall under any
kind of valuation advice. APMA said that the government must initiate an enquiry on tax collection in order to ascertain whether the assemblers utilizing IORC facility are paying more revenue or the assemblers importing parts by paying 47.5 per cent duty are contributing more towards revenue generation. As per approved list prepared by the Engineering Development Board (EDB), small assemblers are paying taxes and dut ies by importing part s and accessories but smuggling of parts is thriving by changing names of parts under IORC. A sizable number of containers loaded with finished parts and accessories land in the country and in connivance with Custom Examination the names of parts listed in IORC list is pasted and instead of paying 47.5 percent import duty, these parts are being cleared at nominal rate of five to 10 per cent import duty. To offset the impact of high labor cost, rising utility charges and other expenditures bike parts are being imported from China where labor is cheap coupled with huge volume of production. Market is abuzz with reports that Japanese bike maker are also working with China while a leading Japanese bike assembler has set up an office in China. APMA rejects the Tariff Based System (TBS) made seven years back terming it threatening for many industries but some assemblers are pressing the government for its continuation. APMA says that some leading bike assemblers claim of achieving over 90 per cent deletion level in two wheelers but it is beyond understanding s as from where the raw material used for making parts locally is coming. What is the share of imported parts like plastic and rubber, chemicals, aluminum and sheet metal and other raw materials in the total cost of bike assembling? Besides, a number of sub assembly, components and sub components are being imported under IORC. It seems that the cost of importing these components in open form is included in the cost of locally produced parts. APMA claims with authority and evidences that over 50% of the parts used in bike assembling are not available in Pakistan then why wrong policies are being made to b enefi t a ce rt ai n gro u p of assemblers.....
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Pakistan Standard aimed at creating hurdles for small bike maker
PSQCA makes amendments in Pakistan Standard in view of latest development and to accommodate the amended EPA and provision of electrical vehicles The Pakistan Standards Quality Control Au thority (PSQCA) has started deliberations with the stakeholders of two and three wheelers regarding revision in Pakistan Standard but the Chinese bike assemblers are not satisfied. The PSQCA has circulated a draft proposal to the two wheelers’ body after taking suggestions of manufacturers, specialists and utilizing agencies. This Pakistan Standard has been revised after taking assistance from PSQCA’s officials, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and stakeholders. This Pakistan Standard was first prepared in 2001 and then revised in 2004 and 2008. Now keeping in view the latest developments for accommodating the amended EPA SRO and provisions for electrical vehicles the necessary amendments have been made in this standard. This standard is subject to periodical review in order to keep pace with developments in technologies. PSQCA s ay s t h at a n y sug g es t i o n f o r improvement will be recorded and placed before the concerned committee in due course. Its main scope is that this standard specifies the requirement of 4-four stroke two wheeler besides specifying marking, labeling, sampling requirements and distribution criteria for conformity and covering safety requirements and limitation for emission of gaseous pollutants and sounds. One positive thing in the new amended Pakistan Standard is the introduction
of new category regarding production prospects of bikes above 120cc and below 140cc engine or equivalent electric motor driven two wheeler, above 140cc and up to 180cc engine or equivalent motor driver two wheeler and above 180cc engine or equivalent electric
Sabir was of the view that why PSQCA always wants to change PAKISTAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR TWO WHEELER AUTO VEHICLES (MOTORCYCLES) UNDER PS MARK 4707 already revised last time in 2008 before they revised in 2004 and 2006 this standard prepared by PSQCA first time in 2001 and added that he was one of the private sector members at the time of preparation and creation of Pakistan Standard for manufacturing and assembling of motorcycles by small and medium motorcycle assemblers.
motor driver two wheeler. In above 120cc and below 140cc engine bike, the PSQCA has suggested that its fuel efficiency should be 45 km per litre while running on petrol or seven k m/ kWh for el ect ri c v ehi cles . For above 140cc and up to 180cc engine the bike should run at least 40 km per litre of petrol or six km/kWh for electric vehicle. For above 180cc engine, fuel efficiency should by 15 km per litre of petrol or four km/kWh for electric vehicle. To check the fuel efficiency on the above three categories of various engine power bikes, the PSQCA says that verification shall be done on horizontal metalled road having no obstruction and with minimum 50 kg driver. One fuel system as selected by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) shall be used to verify. Pakistan Standard sounds good that standards are developed in a hope that some new entrants will land in Pakistan to introduce heavy type bikes or the existing assemblers will invest in this new initiative. In view of rising petrol prices the introduction of new bikes with higher engine power may not augur well as the existing bike with 100-150cc are not the main contributors in the business of current bike makers as compared to 70cc bikes as it runs at least 60-70 km on one litre of petrol. Higher engine power bikes are popular in rural areas where growers and farmers, after fetching good farm income, drive them to cross troubled passages where only a powerful engine
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Automotive Sector - Exclusive Article with sound suspension system can run easily. However, much depends on the arrival of new entrants as the government has amended its policy for new comers. In that case, new Chinese bike makers can provide an affordable bike of engine power otherwise one cannot expect reasonably priced bikes from the Japanese bike makers. In Pakistan the Japanese made 125cc deluxe bike costs Rs. 115000 and one can guess the price of above 125cc and 180cc. Besides, the falling value of the rupee against major currencies especially the Japanese Yen is already proving disastrous forcing Japanese bike assemblers to push up the prices frequently. Even the rupee-dollar parity has also made the Chinese bike costlier. Chairman Association of Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers (APMA) Mohammad Sabir Shaikh says that he does not have any problem with new conditions as introduced by the PSQCA but some conditions are being imposed to create problems for the low cost bike makers. The seven points on which APMA chief does not have any hesitation are (A) the assemblers shall assure warranty of vehicle for at least six months or 6,000 km which ever comes earlier, in case of defects the assemblers shall offer free service/spare parts. B) The assembler shall be responsible for informing the public on change of model. C) The assembler shall offer availability after sales service and parts maintenance through authorized service dealer workshop in the area of sales. D) The assembler shall establish sales dealerships and service cum spare parts facilitation through warranty centres in major cities of the country and publicize their address in a way that the public should be aware of these facilities. E) The assembler shall not provide products to any un-authorized dealer for sale. F) The assembler shall not sell any vehicle without sales tax invoice and is bound to submit quarterly production reports in accordance of applicable SRO of Ministry of Science and Technology to PSQCA and G) Check list of documentation to be submitted as evidence of QA/QC for assembly units shall be defined by PSQCA and duly approved by the concerned technical committee. One of the mandatory requirements for
all categories of two wheeler is regarding standards as exhaust gas emission (CO) and its limits (with units) are fixed at 4.5 per cent (NDIR) maximum while the limits for exhaust gas emission smoke is 40 per cent or two on Ringlemann Chart. The limits for vehicle noise emission (Scale A Noise) and vehicle horn sound emission (Scale C) are fixed at 85 dbA (max) an 105 dbC (max) respectively. Under the criteria for these above standards and limits these will be revised with immediate effect in accordance with the valid EPA, Ministry of Environment, Government of Pakistan or applicable Provincial EPA SROs. Sabir was of the view that why PSQCA always wants to change PAKISTAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR TWO WHEELER AUTO VEHICLES (MOTORCYCLES) UNDER PS MARK 4707 already revised last time in 2008 before they revised in 2004 and 2006 this standard prepared by PSQCA first time in 2001 and added that he was one of the private sector members at the time of preparation and creation of Pakistan Standard for manufacturing and assembling of motorcycles by small and medium motorcycle assemblers. He said he also started his own motorcycle industry with the help of Engineering Development Board. He said many government departments (either under influence by some outside sources or on their own for some other reasons) want changing in the laws of motorcycle manufacturing in Pakistan while in contrast the government departments do not want any change. In the last 10 years motorcycle standards had been revised by PSQCA three times but in other sectors not a single change was made. The Valuation Department of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has also been active in revising valuation rates of motorcycle parts. The EDB has also revised policy for motorcycle assemblers many times by itself in the last ten years. Excise and Taxation Departments in Punjab and Sindh have also been creating bottlenecks by changing various rules for motorcycle assemblers in the last ten years. Sabir questioned as to why these government departments have not been
making any changes in the law and policy foe other sectors like cars and heavy vehicles and their main focus is two wheeler industries in order to destroy it to benefit a leading bike maker. Some big motorcycle assemblers are creating hurdles through its association Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) to change laws for motorcycle industry and by creating the hurdles they are trying to stop production of small and medium assemblers who have been endeavoring hard to change the decades old 70cc design besides improving its quality. He said few assemblers have completely changed the design of 70cc bike hoping that people would accept the new change of riding aero dynamic design bike. Indian bike assemblers are far ahead in introducing new design bike at low price, but in Pakistan the new design 70cc bike is costlier by Rs 4,000-5,000 than the old 70cc design bike. Some crazy bike lovers have started purchasing these new design bikes but the new design will take time to make deeper inroads. Sabir said it is very important to note that last year Pakistan's motorcycle industry produced 1.6 million units out of this Pak-China assemblers produced one million units and two Japanese affiliated assemblers Honda and Suzuki produced only 0.6 million units. It means small units had produced 70 per cent production out of total production but it is shameful on the part of the government which is bent upon screwing the SME bike assemblers and ignores their voice. The PSQCA has also aimed at making revision of Pakistan Standards (PS 4708/2008 Three Wheeler Auto Vehicle) whose main producers are also Chinese bike assemblers. Now these assemblers face two challenges to seek changes in the quality standards which they feel would hurt both the industries. CNG rickshaw producers are already puzzled over the ban imposed by the government on CNG kits and cylinders and many of them are considering suspending their production as they fear drop in its demand and sales. Besides, weekly shutdown of CNG stations and especially crisis like situation in Punjab has already shattered the livelihood of many rickshaw owners and even their investors.....
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CNG crises to play havoc with entire auto sector Pak Suzuki has also invested by imparting technical training to its workers besides fixing high quality kits and cylinders due to which no untoward incidents had so far happened in Suzuki cars. The fate of over 3.5 million CNG fitted vehicles and 3,696 stations now hang in the balance following last month’s government decision to impose ban on imports of kits and cylinders and surging CNG load shedding in the country. It all started in 1998 when the government allowed the use of CNG in v ehicles in order to make t he environment green but it seems that the CNG industry, kit makers and importers, auto makers, vendors and above all the CNG fitted vehicle owners are now having sleepless nights these days as they do not know whether the ban is imposed on permanent basis or it is a temporary move. In a nutshell it seems that the days of saving money while running vehicle on gas is going to be over sooner or later. If we assume that the government has taken a permanent decision then why the government continues to grant license for opening new CNG stations while knowing the fact about gas availability situation in the country coupled with gas load shedding in industrial sectors and even low gas pressure problems in residential areas. An estimated investment of Rs 400 billion in setting up of CNG stations in the country coupled with installing of kits and cylinders are now at stake in case the ban is not removed. Some market people say that the ban on CNG kits and cylinders does not look a temporary move as the government has decided to encourage LPG in the auto sector though it has been proving a costly fuel. However, it is not clear whether the LPG is Euro II compliant fuel or environmental friendly in case it is used in the vehicles. LPG is mainly used for burning purpose in northern
areas but it has gained popularity in auto sector also in the last few years. Another main aim of the government is to promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) which will be imported to meet the demand and supply gap. Consumers especially in Punjab are already in distress over long hours of CNG load shedding and they said that the government’s anti-CNG policies will force them to pay heavy price for petrol which will put extra burden on their hard incomes as most of the people do not have any disposable income. Prices of edible items are already high coupled with high power and gas charge and it will be impossible for them to run vehicles on petrol due as it costs 50 per cent more than CNG. Some CNG dealers have been yelling for the last one and a half years that the government is all set to destroy the CNG sector and that is why CNG price is being made at par with petrol prices aimed at discouraging its use in the vehicles. A station owner does not agree with the market perception that the ban on CNG kits and cylinders will stay forever. He sees gas crises situation till February 15 and after change in weather the demand and supply situation of gas will
improve. He says that gas crises have emerged due to extra connections of 140mmcfd of gas given to consumers under the pressure of some government ministers in the last two months. “I think the government will revise its decision of ban on kits and cylinder imports after February 2011,” he says while assuming some positive outcome in the wake of a series of meeting being held between stakeholders and the government to bridge demand and supply gap through load management. He did not agree that recent killing of 40 people in public transport due to cylinder blast was actually caused by blast of CNG cylinder. He adds that most of the blasts were occurred due to LPG and oxygen cylinder or due to leakage or filling. Meanwhile, All Pakistan CNG Association will start the campaign o f C N G v e hi c l e s c h e c k in g according to new safety rules in the country. It was decided in a meeting held in Islamabad by Petroleum Ministry attended by HDIP, Explosives department, OGRA officials, Provincial transport secretaries, CNG owner and dealers association and All Pakistan CNG Association.
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Corporate Event - Report
An Exclusive visit to Daewoo manufacturing plant by “DAEWOO LEAGUE” members from across the country The manufacturing and launching of globally acclaimed Daewoo Luxury B u se s w i t h t he T ech no l og i cal Collaboration by Daewoo Pak Motors i n Pakis tan in May 2 010 has revolutionized the public transportation and especially Inter City Bus Operation. The Daewoo buses have received tremendous appreciation and praise from the Prominent Fleet Operators and Passengers endorsing the Quality, Durability, Luxury, Economy and Comfort of these Buses. In an effort to reciprocate our gesture of thanks to our most valued Daewoo League Members and to further strengthen this proud and privileged relationship, Daewoo Pak Motors has recently organized an “Exclusive Visit” to the most advance and state-of-theart Daewoo manufacturing Plant,
located at main National Highway, Razzaqabad, Karachi. The Daewoo Buses product Mix include the supreme model BH116, The first & only locally manufactured Luxury , Rear Engine Air Suspension Bus with 340 HP; Economic version model BH115 Rear Engine with 300 HP; and Super Economical model BF120 Front Engine with 240 HP and CNG model BH115, the first dedicated CNG Rear Engine Bus manufactured in Pakistan with 240 HP. The Elite Members of Daewoo League joined the occasion including Mr. Amjad Ali of Bilal Travels Lahore - Ch. Liaquat of Subhan Flying Coach Faisalabad Mr. Khalid Bashir of Bashir Sons Transport Faisalabad - Ch. Ashraf of Kohistan Manawalan Group Faisalabad - Mr. Tanveer Ahmed Butt of Skyways
Group photo of Daewoo League Members at the closing ceremony
During Trim Line visit Present in front (from Right to Left) Mr. Ayub Khan VCEO DPML, Mr. Yawar Abbas Director Plant, Ch. Ashraf (Kohistan), Mr. Khalid Bashir (Bashir Sons), Mr. Kashif Jamal Manager PD and Haji Ishaq (Karachi Coach).
Lahore - Mr. Noman Akhtar of A.K Transport Lahore - Haji Iqbal Baloch of Javed Coach Gawadar - Malik Ishaq and Malik Shafiq of Karachi Coach Karachi - Haji Mushtaq Baloch of Al-Mumtaz Coach Gawadar and Haji Gul Hasan of Shahid Coach Swat. All our Honorable guests appreciated the contribution of Daewoo Buses and Daewoo Pak toward establishing new benchmarks Quality and Performance in Pakistan market. The presence of Daewoo League Members was indeed a source of inspiration and motivation for all members of Daewoo Pak Motors. It was an opportunity not only to share business values but develop a far noble relations of long lasting friendship with each other.....
Daewoo league members attending presentation session conducted by Director Marketing Mr. Tahir Javed (3rd Right)
Ch. Liaquat of New Subhan Coach receiving Shield from the CEO Mr. Y.G Kim and VCEO Mr. Ayub Khan during gift distribution ceremony along with Director Marketing Mr. Tahir Javed and Manager Marketing Mr. Faisal Meraj
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Automotive Sector - Update
Al-Ghazi, Millat tractors close down manufacturing units tractor sales nosed down to 12,000 from July to December 2011 as against 30,000 tractors during corresponding period of last year. The industry sold 70,770 tractors from July 2010 to June 2011, Two main tractor manufacturing units Al-Ghazi Tractors and Millat Tractors have suspended their production after plummeting of their sales as levy of 16 percent GST has made the farm machinery costlier and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited has stopped tractor loans to the cash starved farmers for the past two years. Millat Tractors Limited and Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited account for virtually all of industry's yearly output of more than 72,000 tractors. A senior executive of Millat Tractors told media last month that tractor sales nosed down to 12,000 from July to December 2011 as against 30,000 tractors during corresponding period of last year. The industry sold 70,770 tractors from July 2010 to June 2011, he added. He said tractor manufacturers have suspended procurement of parts from their vendors as there are already several thousand unsold tractors dumped at their plants and countrywide dealership network. Tractor prices surged by Rs100,000 to Rs. 200,000 a piece depending on engine horse power after imposition of 16 per cent GST in March last year plunging the industry in turmoil
and endangering investment of billions of rupees, he added. He said since ZTBL had suspended credit to farmers for purchase of tractors for two years and high interest rate of commercial banks' loans, tractors are being purchased only by those limited number of affluent growers who pay net cash. He lamented that prices of cotton have suddenly fallen to a new low, farmers are not getting payment of sugarcane produce in cash, on the contrary, prices of fertilisers and other agri-outputs have skyrocketed, therefore the cash deficit small farmers have no money to purchase tractors. The executive suggested that the Punjab government should provide tractors to the unemployed people instead of taxis as a tractor is economically more useful and employment generator than a car/taxi Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers Manufacturing held an emergent meeting here on Friday to review the socio-economic impact of tractor manufacturing units closure in
the short and long run as they have stopped buying parts of tractors from the vendors spread all over the country. Talking to this scribe PAAPAM chairman Nabeel Hashmi said that thousands of auto parts manufacturing units which provide 92 percent parts to the tractor industry are laying off their 0.5 million workers after closure of tractor manufacturing units. He said imposition of 16 percent General Sales Tax has not only ruined the tractor manufacturing industry but has also had fatal repercussions on the agri economy and engineering and vending industry. Hashmi pointed out that due to decline in tractor sales, the government is not getting any additional revenue, therefore it should immediately withdraw this tax to make cost of tractors affordable for overwhelming majority of small farmers who own less then 12 acres land. PAAPAM chairman warned that as tractors are of prime importance to the agricultural sector itself, the agriculture and rural economy would grossly suffer with dangerous consequences if the government did not take immediate remedial measures.....
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Automotive Sector - Article
Ali Abbas fromToyota Southern Motors
CUSTOMER’S COURTESY The technician fixes the car and the service advisor fixes the customer Customer Service in an Automotive magazine. It‘s amazing, isn’t it, yes it is but think what all these auto techniques are for. If we make a pyramid and lay down all the auto techniques to enhance the automobile and produce one of the best car what is the use if there is no one to use it, so at the apex of the pyramid we find the customer and what is the use of the car if the final user (customer) is not satisfied by the product’s after sale service. How will his satisfaction be retained, it is not about the technology which goes in the car or the selling of the car but it is about the satisfaction and retention of the customer. This satisfaction and retention of the customer can be termed as customer service and good customer service is all about brining customer back and sending them back happily so much so that he passes positive feed back about the business to others and in turn becomes a repeat customer. How will define a customer, customer is who buys, he is simply a buyer, he buys a product, he buys a service. Customer can be divided in two categories Transaction Customers and Relationship Customers. Transaction Customers are those customers who are interested in price only they are looking for discounts and special price packages , they wander from place to place just for good packages. These customers will leave for a difference of a rupee in price. These are those customers who take pride in getting the best deal. Relation ship Customer, these customers are looking for reliable people on whom they can trust. They are seeking for friendlily people, in reliable products and service, they are looking for people who recognize them, value them remember them, do favors for them. People who built relationship with them. Once these customers find such friendly people, friendly organizations, friendly dealerships who come t o their expectations and desires they will stick to them. Relationship customers if properly dealt are life time customers.
The essence of good customer service is forming a relationship that he would like to treasure for his life. In our environment two types of people are taking care of the customer in the dealership, technicians and service advisors, technicians are the one who are taking care of vehicles and service advisors are the one who are taking care of t he cust omer, t he ult imate responsibility lies on the service advisor to satisfy the customer. “The technician fixes the car and the service advisor fixes the customer” Service advisor act like sales persons, sales persons are selling tangible things where as service advisors are selling their time, their services. As sales persons have different techniques to sell, a technician uses different tools for repairs so the service advisor has different techniques to satisfy the customer. Receiving vehicles , walk around, production from workshop , follow-ups, maintenance reminder system, warranty , usage of customer voice are the basis tools in the hands of the service advisor, it depends upon him how he uses to sell his service . The determining factor in these techniques is whether they are being used honestly and sincerely by the service advisors, does he really mean to be honest and sincere to himself because his sincerity and honesty will buy him the loyalty, trust and confidence of the customer. These parameters are the confidence building measures through which relationship is formed and developed with the customers. Did the service advisor thought about recognition, service, helpfulness, and try to build a true relation or he did an eye wash with the customer? Has he given the quality service? Quality defined in quality management equals to performance divided by expectations, if performance is at the side of service advisor has he come up the expectations of the customer, has the customer’s concern about his problem reduced, is he relaxed that there is someone to take care of his problems.
If he did not, he lost the asset of c u s t o m e r ’ s satisfaction. The attitude of the service advisor attributes Ali Abbas towards making or breaking of the customer. Research shows that there are four basic reasons why customer become dormant
1. They die or shift to other places 2. They are unhappy about the price 3. They are unhappy about the product 4. They are unhappy the way they are treated. The most important factor is that they are unhappy the way they are being treated, it is not just the price or shifting away but it he totality of the relationship which counts which are recognition, brand identity, quality service and of course price, It is not only a satisfied customer which matters but how relationship is formed and built. Relationship customer stop coming to a dealership when there is lack of caring for them, they are not treated as the way they want and expect to be treated. It is the trust and confidence which helps in nourishing this relationship and cherished between the service advisor and the customer. These relationship customers are looking forward to be treated like good neighbors and good friends. They will sell their hearts if and only if they are treated honestly and sincerely. The essence of good customer service is forming a relationship with the customer so that he feels the warmth of this relation but by not doing so, by poor customer handling, inadequate service and poor follow ups we are sending are capable customers to a dangerous land, to the land of lost customers.
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Pakistan Industry - Review
by Iftikhar Ali Malik, CEO Guard Group
Technical collaboration among SAARC countries I have therefore requested the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufactures (PAAPAM) to develop a concept paper which highlights the measures on getting cooperation from India on indigenization of capital machinery with technology transfer. The regionalization and cooperation among neighbour countries particularly having common borders is getting importance with the uncertainty prevailing over the world about the rising prices of raw materials, POL & transportation. Pakistan in particular is in dire need of such collaboration as devastating floods, chronic shortage of energy, dependence on imported oil & gas, adverse affects of war against extremists and depreciating rupee have depressed the economy and resulted in hyper inflation adding miseries to the difficulties of common man. India is our important neighbour that has made tremendous progress in the development of industry because of political stability, peaceful environment, business friendly atmosphere and stable prices, which resulted in inflow of foreign investment and increase in domestic savings to 35% of GDP. The wisdom of the Indian government is that they preferred the assistance in transfer of technology that produced results. Industry not only played a vital role in import-substitutions but also embarked upon exports. Their development example could be ameliorated to make better use of our sources and work force. Recently an FPCCI Delegation attended a Conference on Indo-Pak Economic Relations in New Delhi, arranged by FICCI. A number of possibilities and opportunities for cooperation in development of various economic sectors were discussed. It was also recognized that due to cooperation with MNCs India was ahead of Pakistan in Technology. It was also desired that despite the differences there was a need to abridge confidence between Business Communities of two countries to share
with each other their experiences, conveying a message to people at both sides that their prosperity was corelated. At the forum of SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry similar feelings are found and ways & means are being sorted out to materialize these feelings into reality. It is felt that there is no harm in sharing knowledge or comatching products. The beginning could be made from the import of raw materials and semi-finished goods. This mutual trade will result in savings because of low prices of raw materials and low cost of transportation. It may be kept in view that in developed countries the inventory is maintained on the lowest level whereas in developing countries inventory levels are in terms of months because of the long shipping period and fluctuating prices. It involves substantial capital investment. Whereas if we import from the neighbour countries the inventory level could be maintained at low ebb and the investment so saved could be diverted to some other important production sectors. Our Autopart Industry by sharing technology with Indian Industry could develop engine parts and force the Automobile assemblers in Pakistan to delete these parts from imports. It will certainly benefit our Vendor Industry to expand the range of auto parts being manufactured in Pakistan. Moreover, co-manufacturing with Indian Industry could pass on to Pakistan benefits of economies of large scale production. We wi ll be able to get the part s manufactured at low cost. However, this practice will only be adopted where it does not damage our Vendor Industry
and both sides arc in win-win position. P akis tan in its neighborhood has countries like A fg han i st a n and Central Asia where there is large demand for industrial goods. To tap these markets India is constantly seeking transit facilities from Pakistan. Instead of transit facilities India should cooperate with Pakistan in producing industrial goods that it wants to export to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries. This collaboration will benefit both the countries and deepen business and economic relations. In my capacity as Vice President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry I want to establish an Auto Industry Cell at the Head Office of SAARC CCI, which will suggest constant improvements in Auto Industry in Pakistan and recognize opportunities of collaboration with neighbour countries. I have therefore requested the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufactures (PAAPAM) to develop a concept paper which highlights the measures on getting cooperation from India on indigenization of capital machinery with technology transfer. These suggestions are being made in the national interest because Pakistan cannot develop if we keep ourselves aloof from the neighbour countries. Economic collaboration is the best way to share prosperity and ensure peace among the regional countries. It must be promoted in a way that suits our country. The strategy of apartheid should be given up.......
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Energy & Automotive Sector - Exclusive Article The CNG industry people has already rejected the ban on import of CNG kits and cylinders saying it will encourage use of sub-standard and non-CNG kits and cylinders which would cause fatal accidents and precious human lives. The meeting finalized the changes in OGRA rules for Cylinder Fitting location and number of cylinders. HDIP will start training for the recommended staff of the checking centres. APCNGA set up 25 to 100 kits checking centres countywide where diploma holder technicians will check the kits. APCNGA has assured government for every possible cooperation to all the relative departments and hoped that in six months, 0.6 million vehicles will be checked according to new rules. The CNG industry people has already rejected the ban on import of CNG kits and cylinders saying it will encourage use of sub-standard and non-CNG kits and cylinders which would cause fatal accidents and precious human lives. They said that the government did not consult the CNG dealers and station owners in this regard. This decision will increase burden on foreign exchange as demand of petrol fears to go up substantially due to CNG load shedding and low pressure at CNG outlets. The government is literally not bothered about the fact that by stalling the growth of cheap fuel (CNG), extra pressure will come to bring more petrol from foreign destinations as refineries are not running at required throughput due to circular debt issue. Petrol demand has already swelled in the country substantially due to increasing number of two wheelers which account for 60 per cent of petrol consumption out of total sales in the country. Petrol demand will further swell as people are gradually switching over to high fuel. According to figures of Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC), petrol imports from October 2007 to November 2011 stood at 2,669,315 tons. Sales of petrol were already touching 225,000 tons per month. Many people, who have been running their vehicles on CNG on permanent basis, have already contacted their motor mechanics to clean fuel tank, fuel pump and other parts so that it could keep their cars on stand by position by keeping good quantity of petrol in their fuel tanks in case CNG crises deepens. Car owners are also worried especially Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) whose 80 per cent production
comprises of CNG fitted vehicles out of its total production. The company had produced 93,000 vehicles in 2011 as compared to 78,000 units in 2010. Indus Motor Company will also feel the pinch since it has launched CNG fitted Toyota Corolla few months back. An assembler said that the Pak Suzuki has remained a pioneer in providing CNG fitted vehicles and one can assume the foreign exchange saving due to running of CNG vehicles otherwise import bill would have been doubled compared to the current bill. He said Pak Suzuki has also invested by imparting technical training to its workers besides fixing high quality kits and cylinders due to which no untoward incidents had so far happened in Suzuki cars. The assembler believes that since the company must have stocks of one or two months as it procures kits and cylinders three to four months in advance to avert any crises. He says that the real picture regarding problems for locally assembled CNG fitted cars will be visible in February and March. Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) believes that ban on CNG kits and cylinders was taken for conservation of natural resources by preventing addition of new vehicles into the existing population of CNG vehicles on roads. The Association says that the increase in consumption of natural gas on account of use by new vehicles added to the roads every year would be negligible and is estimated to be low as 0.38 per cent of total natural gas consumption. Gas use in power generation and industrial sector is 28.7 and 26.10 per cent followed by 17.2 per cent each in domestic and fertilizer, 7.7 per cent in transport, 2.9 per cent in commercial and 0.20 per cent in cement. The potential saving of 0.38 per cent of total gas consumption as a result of this drastic decision will be meager while irreparably damaging the local industry, foreign investment made by CNG eq u i pm ent man ufact ur er s and employment generated in the industry. It is surprising that transport mafia has joined with the CNG dealers in recent
strike against gas load shedding and ban on use of gas in public transport. Truly speaking that these transport mafia is charging transport fares of diesel while running their vehicles on CNG but so far the government authorities have been tight lipped to take any action against transporters for openly plundering t he general pu blic. According to print media reports, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) want to hide is that more than 500 million cubic feet of gas per day is stolen, leaked or illegally sold to enrich private pockets at public expense. For SNGPL and SSGC, the ‘unaccounted-for-gas (UFG)’ accumulates to an annual loss of over Rs30 billion or Rs250 crore a month, every month of the year. All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) claims that it lost Rs100 crore in December because of gas and electricity outages. According to a World Bank report, UFG in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries is typically 1-2 percent while the same at Pakistan’s two gas distribution companies has now risen to as high as 13 percent (every percent gas loss amounts to a loss of Rs2.5 billion for the two gas distribution companies). The main culprits in Pakistan are gas theft, tampered meters, illegal connecti ons and C NG stati ons (particularly the ones owned by parliamentarians). There have also been reports that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (Ogra), in connivance with gas thieves, has been aiding gas theft. No one in the PPP government is paying much attention to UFG. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the worst is yet to come as “SBP fears gas crisis to worsen in 2016 when shortfall is expected to hit 3.021 billion cubic feet per day with no big discoveries in sight....” Stolen gas or UFG, according to the World Bank, is a “major contributor to the gas supply crisis” and “if the volume of lost gas could be channelled to power generation the furnace oil substitution value would be three times higher.” Intriguingly, some four years ago UFG was one-third of what it is now....
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Suzuki Alto 1,000cc Car maker hints at suspension of production
Earlier, the Indus Motor Company (IMC), the assemblers of Toyota Corolla and Daihatsu cars, had announced suspension in production of Cuore 800cc car from March. Production and sale of Cuore slowed in the last five months amid news about suspension of production. In JulyNovember 2011, a total of 1,865 and 1,723 units were produced and sold, respectively, as compared to 2,708 and 2,648 units in the same period of 2010. A vendor of Cuore said that the company had already given zero schedules for parts delivery for the month of April 2012. The main reason attributed by vendors of these vehicles is non- availability of its engine in Japan while the Pakistan government is already looking forward for implementing Euro-II emission standards from July 1, 2012 in the locally assembled cars for better environment. Vendors, who asked not be named, said that the PSMCL management had conveyed their message to vendors a f ew mont hs back at a v end or coordination meeting that it can take parts and accessories supplies till May 2012 only. They said that the PSMCL had not given any hint about introduction of new
1,000cc model in place of Alto. When vendors asked that in case government extends its decision of imposing Euro-II fuel emission standards for six months to one year, the PSMCL management said actually Japan was no more producing Alto engine. They added that Alto engine was only available in India, but so far the government did not allow any free trade wi th t he n eighbor ing count ry. A 50-member trade delegation of Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) is going to India from Jan 7 to 12 to attend an Auto Expo New Delhi. Vendors said that the PSMCL is actively working to make Mehran, Bolan and pick-up Euro-II compliant. With the discontinuation of Alto and Cuore, a vacuum would be created in the market for 800-1,000cc version of models and the situation may push up extra demand for 800cc Suzuki Mehran. Alto has remained a hot selling car in 1,000cc segment over the years. Its production and sales in JulyNovember 2011 stood slightly higher at 5,370 and 5,953 units as compared to 5, 165 and 4, 950 uni t s i n t he correspond ing period of 2010. A spokesperson for PSMCL, Shafiq Ahmed Shaikh, told press media that so far the management had not taken any firm decision to discontinue Alto production. However, the management has reduced procurement of CNG version parts from its local vendors in view of government decision on ban on CNG kits and cylinders.....
Indus Motors Increased Prices Indus Motor Company Limited on January 5, 2012, increased prices for its different models ranging from Rs15,000 to Rs50,000. The new prices already implemented from Friday (December 9), a company official said. The price of Cuore has been increased by Rs15,000 while prices of all manual models of Toyota Corolla have been
raised by Rs20,000. All automatic models of Toyota Corolla will now cost Rs30,000 more, car dealers say. The largest increase of Rs50,000 was made in the price of Hilux pickup. Automakers usually face public resentment over back-to-back increases in car prices which the manufacturers attribute to the rising cost of production....
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Transportation Sector - Exclusive Article
The CNG calamity & its Reflections on Mass Transportation The CNG stations due to unavailability of the natural gas now remain close for three to four days a week. What one can observe from all the scenarios discussed is the fact that there has to be a role of hypothetical mafia in the execution of all these plans. Since the mechanization & industrial revolution of the world the necessity & demand of sustainable forms of energy has increased day to day. The situation of the world of today is no different, the only difference that the demand of the energy resources is immense as compared to our past. Considering the developing nations of the world; sadly even after the passage of 64 years of its creation, Pakistan still finds itself amongst them. Considering the energy situation from a historical point of view, in the era of the new millennium CNG paved its way in the automobile sector as an optional fuel. Due to the low refueling cost & relatively minor installation charges of CNG storage cylinder kits, very rapidly the CNG revolutionized the car industry taking over from petrol as the main stray of fuel. The car industry had adapted the CNG very efficiently, along with optional CNG fuelling option available with every new vehicle rolling out of assembly line & turning over almost each & every old & imported vehicle running on petrol in CNG conversion. Having a look at the statistical data gives us a clear picture of the whole scenario. Over 2.7 million vehicles are now running on natural gas making Pakistan the largest consumer of this green fuel in the world. Having talked about the individual consumers of CNG, let us now turn our attention towards the use of CNG as fuel for the transportation of the masses. Government had started a project for the development of CNG busses in order to have the masses facilitated with the option of cheap transportation. These talks from government continued for a long time; however the implementation of the plan saw only very few busses rolled out on road for few routes. These busses sparked a glimmer of hope for the residents of metropolitan cities for the fulfillment of their dream of cheap
transportation but this dream was ruined with the passage of time due to the sustainability of old government policy of non maintenance. Considering the energy crisis, all of us might recall the dramatic increment of the price of Diesel oil since the past two & a half years. Being the main stray of public transportation, with the notice of increment of Diesel, every time; the transporters kept on complaining to the government & calling strikes due to the price hikes, inevitably raising the fares, causing public distress; but who cares for the mango people. As the price of diesel fuel entered the range of rupees 80’s, the transporters started to find a cheaper solution to the problem faced. The simplest solution back then was to turn towards the cheapest fuelling option available, i.e. CNG. This introduced the role of CNG converters of the Diesel Compression ignition engines, converting the engines to operate on CNG. This has to be noted well that the conversion operation was a one way operation, i.e. the bus that was converted into CNG could not adopt the diesel fuel anymore. Although the technology is available to enable the engines to run on both CNG & Diesel. The local transporters started adapting this approach & as the diesel fuel approached rupees 90 per liter, most of the transporters converted their busses to operate on CNG. As we see today almost every Mazda mini bus now runs on CNG. What remains a point to ponder here is the fact that the bus fares remained the same as before & government never intervened to reduce the bus fares due to the usage of cheaper fuel option by the transporters. Another noticeable fact here could be observed that all the government promises of introducing CNG busses for public transportation remained a dream for all; instead the transporters converted their vehicles on the CNG option eyeing
ample profits. As soon as most of t h e c i t y transportation vehicles were converted on CNG, the prices of CNG began to hike dramatically, finally the people of Pakistan suffered from shortage of CNG resulting in CNG strikes. The CNG stations due to unavailability of the natural gas now remain close for three to four days a week. What one can observe from all the scenarios discussed is the fact that there has to be a role of hypothetical mafia in the execution of all these plans. This mafia firstly did not allow proper implementation of government plans of launching CNG busses; secondly the hike in diesel price enabled the CNG converters to take maximum benefit by the installation of CNG kits to transporter buses. Finally when the role of CNG converters ended, the CNG supplies suddenly were shortened out & the prices hiked. Cheers!
Clarification Monthly Automark magazine’s management clarifies here that articles, it publishes in its October-2011 issue, are not aimed at creating confusion among the general public or any negative remarks against any stakeholders However, Pakistan State Oil has said that oil marketing companies (OEMs) majorly are the premium authority for recommendation of the oil in their equipment. PSO says that PSO Generator Oil was developed based on the market survey conducted. According to the market survey, the major generator manufacturers Honda and Loncin recommends 10W-30 oil for their generators. Yamaha also approves of our oil....
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Automotive Dealers - Update
Pak Suzuki Co. Ltd., Authorized delear list for Karachi & Hyderabad M/s. Danish Motors
M/s. Polad & Co.
167-F, BlockIII, Khalid Bin Waleed Road, P.E.C.H.S., Karachi Tel: (021) 34557151-2, 34558458-9
Polad Building, M.A. Jinnah Road, Opp. Gul Plaza, Karachi Tel: (021) 32720532
M/s. I.G Motors
M/s. Plaza Motors
C-15, Block-20, F.B. Area, Karachi Tel: (021) 36808871-3
331 AM, Preedy Street, Opp. Preedy Police Station, Saddar, Karachi Tel: (021) 32722925, 32720771
M/s. Khair Agencies
M/s. Suzuki Defence Motors Plot No. 145, Phase-I, Defence Housing Authority, Main Korangi Road, Karachi Tel: (021) 35892430-1
M/s. Suzuki South Plot No. 25/1, Sector No.23, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi Tel: (021) 35077433, 35077436
M/s. Riaz Motors
Corridor Area, Near Gulshan-e-Maymar, Main Super Highway Karachi Tel: (021) 36881414-8
273/1 Korangi Creek, Near CBM, Karachi Tel: (021) 35122190-3
M/s. Khalil Motors
M/s. Riaz Motors
D-3, Al-Hilal Co-Operative, H.S. Opp. Askari Park, Main University Road, Karachi Tel: (021) 34923526, 34944113-4
Ali Bhai Centre, 233-A, Block-2, P.E.C.H.S, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Karachi Tel: (021) 34556132
M/s. Margalla Motors
Near Cantonment Board Faisal, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi Tel: (021) 34573361-2, 34576624-5
M/s. Suzuki Motorways
166-A, Sir Syed Road, Opp. Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Block-III, P.E.C.H.S., Karachi Tel: (021) 34531374-5
M/s. Suzuki Carachi Motors
M/s. Mandviwalla Motors(Pvt) Ltd.,
1, Banglore Town, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi Tel: (021) 34547145, 34545376,
Mandviwalla Chambers, Old Queens Road, Off M.T. Khan Road, Karachi Tel: (021) 32627104-5
M/s. Suzuki Western Motors
M/s. Nadeem International Plot No. 164, Jogi Mor Main National Highway, Karachi Tel: (021) 35001524-31
M/s. Naseer Autos D-55-A/1, Estate Avenue, S.I.T.E, Karachi Tel: (021) 32573266-69, 32567160-1
F-44, Estate Avenue, S.I.T.E, Karachi Tel: (021) 32571786, 32582981-82
M/s. Suzuki Macca Motors FL-08-09, Main Rashid Minhas Road, Karachi Tel: (021) 34588991-5
M/s. SNA Motors Plot No. SB-9, Sector No. 27, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi Tel: (021) 35077161-65
M/s. Khair Agencies Al-Hamad Appartment, Main Qasimabad Road, Hyderabad Tel: (022) 111-111-772
M/s. Suzuki Mehran Motors Main Jamshoro Road, Hyderabad Tel: (022) 3668001-4,3668006-7
M/s. Zeeshan Autos Shop No. 22, 23, 24 Cantt. Shopping Centre. Autobhan Road, Latifabad Unit No.7, Hyderabad Tel: (022) 3816535, 3816612
M/s. Zeeshan Autos Plot # 58A, Near Hatri Police Station, Main By-pass Road, Hyderabad Tel: (022) 2031000
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Bus service for women launched in Lahore
Lahore Transport Company launched three all women ‘Pink Bus Service’ on Thursday to facilitate females using public transport. Member National Assembly Hamza Shahbaz Sharif and Advisor to Chief Minister Begum Zakiya Shahnawaz inaugurated the project at Club Chowk, The Mall Road. The bus service, initiated as a pilot project, includes one bus for each B-22, B-33 and B-1 routes and is likely to be expanded to other city routes as well if it proves to be viable. The bus service, as promised by Punjab CM, was to be st arted during second week of December. It all began when Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif updated his Facebook status to “ A lt ho ug h t h er e a re se p a ra t e compartments for ladies in these buses, however while talking to the ladies in
the bus who complained about overcrowding I have decided to start from next week ALL LADIES BUS SERVICE on a trial basis.” Company had hired female bus conductors to deal with women passengers. According to urban transport planners, at least 2,000 buses were required to cater the transportation needs of city’s population while currently the LTC operational fleet consists of 250 buses only. Hamza, replying to a question about availability of CNG for the new buses said, PML-N would continue to protest against the suspension of supply of CNG till the Pakistan People’s Party-led government does not di ssolve.
Tickets sale of first-ever private train starts Sale of tickets for Pakistan’s first-ever train of private sector started on Jan 1, 2012 when Pakistan Railways (PR) Chairman Muhammad Arif Azeem booked a ticket to travel on maiden journey of the train from Lahore to Karachi from a specially built modern look booking booth at Lahore Railways Station.Railways would provide all possible support to make this project a success. The first Business Train will be operational from January 15, 2012. The PR management expects the department will earn Rs 1.15 billion per year through this project. Four Brothers International Private Limited, a private company, invested Rs 225.786 million to bring substantive changes to value adding in the passenger services. Besides a modern booking booth, the Company has also built a special passenger Lounge at the city’s main station, which was inaugurated by the General Manager (Operations) Saeed Akhtar recently. “International standard facilitates will be provided to the passengers in this train, which will be operated between Lahore and Karachi, said organisers of train service.” The Business Trains would consist of nine Business-Class air-conditioned coaches, with a journey time of 18 hours......
AEDB to launch one wind power project every month As part of an ambitious strategy of the government to bridge gap between demand and supply of electricity, the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) would launch one wind power project every month. "The 2012 will be remembered as the year of wind power in Pakistan as we are planning to inaugurate one project every month in the current year," an AEDB official told newsmen. Last week, Federal Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian j oi ntl y per fo rmed t he groundbreaking of 50 megawatt wind power project, which would be set up in
Jhimpir area of Sindh. The official said that Pakistan had vast potential to generate electricity through alternative energy sources, which was reflective from the fact that alone the Thattha district had the capacity of producing 15,000 MW wind power. Sources in the board said the project was being executed in collaboration with a Chinese company -Three Gorges which had been mandated to set up total 20 wind-farms of 50 MW each during next five years. "This is the company's first project in Pakistan, while in total, it is third wind power project initiated in the country," the sources added.
They said AEDB had set a target to generate 1500 MW wind power by 2013, which seemed achievable because of the serious and accelerated efforts of the government. The government has introduced an 'effective and attractive' renewable energy policy, which is bringing foreign investment in the power sector, the sources said, addi ng "It i s an achievement that renewable and wind energy sectors are attracting the highest amount of private investment as compared to any other sector of the economy."...
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Formula NED - Review
by Yousuf Hasan Siddiqui NED University, Team Member Formula Pakistan
Achieving Dreams The predecessors of this team Formula NED has been able to build such a prototype but the objective of Formula Pakistan is to do one better. The team aims to draw experience from the past mistakes and use innovations in different areas to give an improved product this not just compete but actually achieve something. The rhythmic sound of the engine, the screeching of tires and the all too familiar smell of rubber trademarks on the road, who doesn’t love motor racing. Any true car enthusiast will tell you no matter how luxurious the car no matter how comfortable the ride as long as it doesn’t burn a trail and leave its competition behind its no good. One would think the global rise in oil prices, the need to conserve natural resources and the constant developments in green technology would have halted the g r o w t h a n d s us t a i n a b i l i t y o f motorsports, but this is a tough breed and not only has motorsports retained its fan following but in the last three years have shown an addition of two new tracks in Abu Dhabi and India throwing open a different kind of market altogether for the sport. Pakistan may not have its own motorsport track but that doesn’t stop the country from having a devoted fan following, though to be blunt, it may not have much technical knowledge associated with the sport but, who is to judge them. In the major metropolises of the country when the lights go dim and the authorities are not that active one might encounter a couple of cars whizzing past you dodging left and right in a good old fashioned street race. These are not your average commercial cars but some real beauties modified to give that extra punch. Taking such enthusiasm and love for cars and placing it on the drawing board, an ambitious bunch of students from the Department of Au tomot ive Engineering in NED University have decided to do what engineers do best and that is build. This lot which goes under the banner of Formula Pakistan has decided to build a formula style race
car to participate in a student design competition organized by the society of automotive engineers (SAE) known as Formula SAE. The concept behind Formula SAE is that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a student design team to develop a small Formula-style race car and this prototype race car is to be evaluated for its potential as a production item. The target market for the race car is the non-professional weekend autocross racer. Each student team designs, builds and tests a prototype based on a set of rules, whose purpose is both ensuring on-track safety (the cars are driven by the students themselves) and promoting clever problem solving. The prototype race car is judged in a number of different events. The points schedule for most Formula SAE events is: Design Event 150 Cost & Manufacturing Analysis Event 100 Presentation Event 75 Acceleration Event 75 Skidpad Event 50 Autocross Event 150 Fuel Economy Event 100 Endurance Event 300 Total Points Possible 1,000 Formula SAE encompasses all aspects of a business including research, design, manufacturing, testing, developing,
marketing, management, and fund raising. In short Formula SAE takes students out of the class room and puts them in the real world. Big companies, such as General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, can have staff interact with more than 1000 student engineers. Working in teams of anywhere between two and 30, these students have to prove themselves to be capable of producing a functioning prototype vehicle. The volunteers for the design judging include some the racing industry's most prominent engineers and consultants including the late Carroll Smith, Bill Mitchell, Doug Milliken, Claude Rouelle, Jack Auld, John LePlante, and Bryan Kubala.
According to the nature of the competition, Formula Pakistan is divided into four technical teams Body and Chassis Team Suspension Team Engine Team Drive Train Team In addition, there is a marketing team whose core responsibilities are sponsorship and publicity of both the event and the team itself. The predecessors of this team Formula NED has been able to build such a prototype but the objective of Formula Pakistan is to do one better. The team aims to draw experience from the past mistakes and use innovations in different areas to give an improved product this not just compete but actually achieve something. In short Formula Pakistan aims to make Pakistan sit behind the wheel and make it proud!
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by Muhammad Yakoob Gaziani
Alternate Energy Solution (Wind Turbines Part II) Kilowatt-Hour Meter Backup Generator
Wind Generator
Wind-Electric System Components Understanding the basic components of system and how they function is not an overwhelming task. Here are some brief descriptions of the common equipment used in grid-inter-tied and off-grid windelectric systems. Systems vary—not all equipment is necessary for every system type.
Wind Generator Tower Brake Charge Controller Dump Load Battery Bank System Meter Main DC Disconnect Inverter AC Breaker Panel
AKA: wind genny, wind turbine The wind generator is what actually generates electricity in the system. Most modern wind generators are upwind designs (blades are on the side of the tower that faces into the wind), and couple permanent magnet alternators directly to the rotor (blades). Threebladed wind generators are most common, providing a good compromise between efficiency and rotor balance. Small wind turbines protect themselves from high winds (governing) by tilting the rotor up or to the side, or by changing the pitch of the blades. Electricity is transmitted down the tower on wires, most often as three-phase wild alternating current (AC). It´s called "wild" because the voltage and frequency vary with the rotational speed of the wind turbine. The output is then rectified to direct current (DC) to charge batteries or to be inverted for grid connection.
See also the following H o m e Po we r f e a t u re articles: Wind Turbine Buyer´s Guide How to Buy a Wind-Electric System Anatomy of a Wind Turbine
Tower A wind generator tower is very often more expensive than the turbine. The towe r puts the turbine up in the Muhammad "fuel"—the smooth Yakoob Gaziani strong winds that give the most energy. Wind turbines should be sited at least 30 feet (9 m) higher than anything within 500 feet (152 m). Three common types of towers are tiltup, fixed-guyed, and freestanding. Towers must be specifically engineered for the lateral thrust and weight of the turbine, and should be adequately grounded to protect your equipment against lightning damage. See Wind Generator Tower Basicsin HP105 for information about choosing a tower. See also the following Home Power feature articles:
Wind Generator Tower Basics What the Heck? Gin Pole
Brake AKA: emergency shutdown mechanism Most wind turbines have some means of stopping the turbine for repairs, in an emergency, for routine maintenance, or when the energy is not needed. Many turbines have "dynamic braking," which simply shorts out the three electrical phases and acts as a disconnect. Others have mechanical braking, either via a disc or drum brake, activated by a small winch at the base of the tower. Still others have mechanical furling, which swings the rotor out of the wind. Mechanical braking is usually more effective and reliable than dynamic braking.
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Charge Controller AKA: controller, regulator
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A wind-electric charge controller´s primary function is to protect your battery bank from overcharging. It does this by monitoring the battery bank— when the bank is fully charged, the controller sends energy from the battery bank to a dump (diversion) load. Many wind-electric charge controllers are built into the same box as the rectifiers (AC-to-DC converters). Overcurrent protection is needed between the battery and controller/dump load. In batteryless grid-tie systems, there is no controller in normal operation, since the inverter is selling whatever energy the turbine is generating. But there will be some control function in the case of grid failure, and there may be electronics before the inverter to regulate the input voltage. See also the following Home Power feature articles:
Under Control: Charge Controllers for WholeHouse Systems What is a Charge Controller? Get Maximum Power From Your Solar Panels with MPPT What The Heck? Charge Controller
Dump Load AKA: diversion load, shunt load Solar-electric modules can be turned off—open circuited—with no damage.
Most wind generators should not run unloaded. They will run too fast and too loud, and may self-destruct. They must be connected to a battery bank or load. So normally, a charge controller that has the capability of being a diversion controller is used. A diversion controller takes surplus energy from the battery bank and sends it to a dump load. In contrast, a series controller (commonly used in PV systems), actually opens the circuit. A dump load is an electrical resistance heater, and it must be sized to handle the full generating capacity of the wind generator used. These dump loads can be air or water heaters, and are activated by the charge controller whenever the batteries or the grid cannot accept the energy being produced.
Battery Bank AKA: storage battery Your wind generator will produce electricity whenever the wind blows above the cut-in speed. If your system is off grid, you´ll need a battery bank— a group of batteries wired together—to store energy so you can have electricity when it´s not windy. For off-grid systems, battery banks are typically sized to keep household electricity running for one to three calm days. Grid-intertied systems also can include battery banks to provide emergency backup during blackouts—perfect for keeping critical electric loads operating until the grid is up again. Use only deep-cycle batteries in windelectric systems. Lead-acid batteries are
the most common battery type. Flooded lead-acid batteries are usually the least expensive, but require adding distilled water occasionally to replenish water lost during the normal charging process. Sealed absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries are maintenance free and designed for grid-tied systems where the batteries are typically kept at a full state of charge. Sealed gel-cell batteries can be a good choice to use in unheated spaces due to their freeze-resistant qualities. See also the following Home Power feature articles:
Top 10 Battery Blunders and How to Avoid Them Flooded Lead Acid Battery Maintenance Battery Box Basics
System Meter AKA: battery monitor, amp-hour meter, watt-hour meter System meters can measure and display several different aspects of your windelectric system´s performance and status—tracking how full your battery bank is, how much electricity your wind generator is producing or has produced, and how much electricity is in use. Operating your system without metering is like running your car without any gauges—although possible to do, it´s always better to know how much fuel is in the tank. See also the following Home Power feature articles:
The Whole Picture:
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mains panel, which enables the inverter to be disconnected from either the grid or from electrical loads if servicing is necessary, and also safeguards the circuit’s electrical wiring. Additionally, for their use, utilities usually require an AC disconnect between the inverter and the grid that is for their use. These are usually located near the utility KWH meter.
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Main DC Disconnect AKA: battery / inverter disconnect In battery-based systems, a disconnect between the batteries and inverter is required. This disconnect is typically a large, DC-rated breaker mounted in a metal enclosure. This breaker allows the inverter to be quickly disconnected from the batteries for service, and protects the inverter-to-battery wiring against electrical fires. See also the following Home Power feature articles:
What The Disconnect
The AC breaker panel is the point at which all of a home’s electrical wiring meets with the provider of the electricity, whether that’s the grid or a solar-electric system. This wall-mounted panel or box is usually installed in a utility room, basement, garage, or on the exterior of the building. It contains a number of labeled circuit breakers that route electricity to the various rooms
Heck?
Inverter AKA: DC-to-AC converter Inverters transform the electricity produced by your wind generator into the AC electricity commonly used in most homes for powering lights and ap pliances. Grid -t ied invert ers synchronize the electricity they produce with the grid´s "utility grade" AC electricity, allowing the system to feed wind electricity to the utility grid. Grid-tie inverters are either designed to operate with or without batteries. Battery-based inverters for off-grid or grid-tie systems often include a battery charger, which is capable of charging a battery bank from either the grid or a backup generator during cloudy weather.
throughout a house. These breakers allow electricity to be disconnected for servicing, and also protect the building’s wiring agai nst el ect rical fires. Just like the electrical circuits in your home or office, an inverter’s electrical output needs to be routed through an AC circuit breaker. This breaker is
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What’s Going On—The Grid? A New Generation of Grid-Tied PV Inverters Off-Grid Inverter Efficiency
AC Breaker Panel
Kilowatt-Hour M eter AKA: KWH meter, utility meter Most homes with a grid-tied windelectric system will have AC electricity both coming from and going to the electric utility grid. A bidirectional KWH meter can simultaneously keep track of how much electricity you´re using and how much your system is producing. The utility company often provides intertie-capable meters at no cost. Backup Generator AKA: gas- guzzler, "the Noise" Off-grid wind-electric systems can be sized to provide electricity during calm periods when the wind doesn´t blow. But sizing a system to cover a worstcase scenario, like several calm weeks during the summer, can result in a very large, expensive system that will rarely get used to its capacity and will run a huge surplus in windy times. To spare your pocketbook, go with at least two sources of energy. Wind-PV hybrid systems are often an excellent fit with local renewable resources. But a backup, fuel-powered generator still may be necessary. Engine-generators can be fueled with biodiesel, petroleum diesel, gasoline, or propane, depending on the design. Most generators produce AC electricity that a battery charger (either stand-alone or incorporated into an inverter) converts to DC energy, which is stored in batteries. Like most internal combustion engines, generators tend to be loud and stinky, but a well-designed renewable energy system will require running them only 50 to 200 hours a year or less. Source : Solar Bridge Technologies
AKA: mains panel, breaker box, fuse box
usually mounted inside the building’s
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Plant Visit by EDB Team - Update
Visit of EDB Delegation to Raazy Motor Industries, Hyderabad A high level official delegation of Engineering Development Board lead by CEO EDB Mr. Aitiza A. Niazi visited Raazy Motor Industries (Pvt) Ltd., on December 17, at Hi-Speed motorcycle’s assembling plant located in Hyderabad. They discuss the possibilities for establishing meaningful cooperation to enhance engineering sector with the government department. This was a historical visit by any Chief Executive Officer of EDB at Hyderabad motorcycle assembler plant. Raazy motor representative briefed on the working and activities of the company, explain the company’s history and highlighted about the assembly line
of motorcycles, production of different in-house parts making and new upcoming initiative and showed new investment at painting sector, explained new power painting technology adopted by Raazy motors, explained future investment plant at part manufacturing like motorcycle’s rim & fuel tanks fabrication. During this visit all the team members of EDB had taken a complete tour of the premises and seen the working style. Mr. Aitiza, who ensured of his full support for further encouraging the motorcycle sector, he appreciated the efforts made by the Raazy Motor’s towards giving jobs to female workers
specially. CEO, EDB appreciate for the investment in this sector which has a great potential in Pakistan. He made his remarks about Raazy Motor that team of this company is energetic and doing well while Raazy motor representative say that we knew our weak area, and busy to strength them by new investment. This delegation consists of Mr. Ijaz Ahmed, DGM EDB, Mr. Ajam Sharif GM EDB (BDG), Mr. Umer Barakzai, GM EDB (KYC), while Chairman Raazy Motor Mr. Haji Yaqoob, MD, Zahid Ali Chisty, Azmat Ali Chistry, Imran lakhani, Directors and GM Mr. Rafiq Ahmed Shaikh were also present.
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Lubricant Sector - Update
MAL Pakistan to set up Rs. 300m lube oil Plant
Lt.Gen(R) Imtiaz Hussain laid the Foundation Stone of MAL at Korangi, CEO MAL Pakistan Khawar Jamal and other seen in the Picture. The foundation stone of Rs 300 million lube oil blending plant of MAL Pakistan Ltd (formerly Askari Lubricants Ltd) was laid at National Industrial Parks (NIP) in Korangi industrial area. Speaking on the occasion, managing director, Army Welfare Trust (AWT) Lt. Gen (retd) Imtiaz Hussain, who laid the foundation stone, said that AWT was proud to have a company like MAL Pakistan Ltd in its fold. MAL Pak produces superior quality lubricants and they have fantastic future, he added. "This is yet another feather in the cap of MAL Pakistan which is a very important part of the AWT, a leading conglomerate, which manages a group of diversified businesses, companies, primarily in the industrial sector", he noted. Later, talking to media, he said that AWT, having assets of Rs 30 billion, gives its 100 percent profit to Pakistan Army for undertaking welfare projects for the widows and children of army martyrs and injured. He said AWT was presently focusing on existing business, specially banking and cement sector. We have no plan for any expansion or new projects, he added. CEO of MAL Pakistan, Khawar Jamal said that the first phase of the plant would cost Rs 150 million while the second phase at a cost of Rs 150 million. Upon completion, this plant will have a production capacity of 33 million litres of lubricants per annum. He said this facility will also have a laboratory, logistics centre and a modern training center where the company engineers will provide training and technical seminars to the maintenance engineers employed in various industries. With support form ExxonMobil, the industry will have the access to the latest products and training material that will provide direct benefits to the industry, he added. Jamal emphasized that the Company remains fully committed to supplying high-quality products and services to its customers in the Pakistani marketplace. He pointed out that MAL Pakistan Ltd being the exclusive marketer of world renowned Mobil and Esso branded flagship and synthetic products in Pakistan has a strong and well established presence in the local market since last 15 years. MAL Pakistan is the exclusive marketer of Mobil brand in Pakistan. Its premium products in the automotive and industrial sector are well known for their superior quality and performance......
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Exclusive Car Care - Article
by Mohammad Shahzad
Take a BREAK…to Test Your BRAKES! It’s the Brakes… Your car’s most important safety feature! Your car’s brakes are its primary SAFETY SYSTEM and your life saver. Every time you step on the brakes pedal, you are calling on your car’s brake system to perform a function that is potentially a life-ordeath matter. “Keep in mind that accidents are caused… not just happened”. While cars that take extra time to start on the driveway can be annoying, but cars that take extra time to stop safely on the highway can be downright deadly. A brake system is designed to stop your car safely in the shortest possible distance. Stopping on wet road can take four times the normal distance it takes on dry road. Stopping on snow or ice takes ten times the normal distance. However, there are some outside factors that may influence the time and distance it takes for you to make safe stopping. These factors include the condition of your brakes parts, tires, road, traffic, weather and most importantly are your own reflexes
or reaction time. Defective brakes and unfit tires are the major root cause of road accidents. To ensure your car is as safe as possible you must be alert to the signs of brake wear or abnormal noise – It’s better to take a break now to test your brakes for safe stopping.
harder since the momentum of the car shifts forward during braking action and as a result, front pads wear out faster. Front tires also have to work harder, particularly in front–wheel drive car due to torque and turning forces.
BASIC BRAKES SYSTEM
HOW DRUM BRAKES WORK
There are two main types of brakes system- disc brakes and drum brakes. Your car can have all disc or combination of front disc and rear drum. Mostly late models and luxury or sports car comes with all four disc brakes system. Disc brakes are used on the front wheels because the front brakes have to work
When you push down on the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure is generated in the system via the brake fluid in the master cylinder. This brake fluid increases the hydraulic pressure in the brake lines leading to smaller wheel cylinders at each rear wheels. There the increased fluid pressure forces brake shoes against the brake drums. Friction between shoes and drums slows or stops the wheels. As soon as you take your foot off of the pedal, springs pull the brake shoes away from the drums so that the wheels can turn freely again.
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Exclusive Car Care - Article also called the rotor, is attached to the hub/axle and wheel axle and turns with it. On top of the disc is a U-shaped device called the calliper. Pushing down on the brake pedal increases the hydraulic pressure in the master cylinder and brake line to the calliper. The brake fluid then forces friction pads inside the calliper against the disc. That is how you slow down and stop the wheels.
DUAL BRAKING SYSTEM Most vehicles have a duel braking system. This means that there are two separate and distinct pressure chambers in the master cylinder. If one system leaks or fails, the other will maintain hydraulic pressure in the system. In this condition a brake warning will light up on the dash and the brakes will operate only on two cross wheels, just enough to pull onto the side of the road. If both of them fail, then use the Parking/Emergency brake as a back up only.
POWER BRAKES Power brakes require less effort to apply the brakes by using an engine vacuum. A special booster between the pedal and the master cylinder does some of the braking work for you. An important point to remember is that power brakes do not stop your car faster; they only make it easier for you to push the brake pedal.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM OR ABS Anti-lock brake system uses wheel RPM sensors, hydraulic valves, and the onboard computer to prevent or limit wheel lock up. An electronic sensor is mounted at each wheel to measure the wheel RPM. The sensor sends alternating or pulsing current signals to the computer. If one wheel slows down or tends to lock, the sensor signal reduced frequency and the computer activates the hydraulic valves to reduce pressure to that wheel’s brake assembly. This keeps that wheel from locking and skidding.
PARKING OR EMERGENCY BRAKE
Parking brakes are operated by a small foot pedal or handle. When you step on the pedal or pull on the handle, you pull on steel cables that run to the rear brakes. Use parking brakes when you park on a hill or in an emergency when the hydraulic brake system fails. (See more detail in your car owner’s manual for proper use of the parking brake).
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS VITAL Brake pads and shoes will finally wear out from slowing and stopping thousands of times. When that happens, get the necessary parts replaced by a certified auto technician. Remember that the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and all other components of the system should be checked at the same time. They may also be due for service when the pads/shoes are replaced. In most cases, front/rear wheel bearings should be cleaned and inspected and fresh lubricant should be applied at this time also. As brake pads/shoes wear out, you will have to press the pedal farther to apply the brakes. If you have automatic adjusters, they will take up the slack and maintain proper pedal travel. If the pedal changes suddenly, have the brakes checked as quickly as you can. Parking brakes let you know when they need adjustment. As shoes wear, you must move the handle or foot pedal a greater distance before the brakes fully apply. When parking brakes are adjusted, the cables and linkage should be lubricated for free movement. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder. If the level is low, the system should be checked for leaks or excessive pads/shoes wear by a certified auto technician. To refill, use brake fluids DOT 3 also see your maintenance schedule for the recommended brake fluid and intervals for servicing the brake system. If you allow brake pads/shoes to wear through at any point, the metal rivets or a portion of the brake pads/shoes may scrape the brake rotor or drum. This will produce scratches or grooves in the rotor’s or drum’s surface. The rotor or drum then must be reconditioned with special equipment or possibly replaced.
WHY SERVICE YOUR BRAKES? • Brake pads/shoes are critical parts made of friction material; they create dust as they wear out when in use. These parts also collect dust, rust and debris from rough, dusty, wet roads and congested traffic condition of most cities in Pakistan. • Brake parts should be inspected for dust /rust and must be cleaned, adjusted and lubricated for safe braking operations on a regular basis as preventive maintenance based on your driving and road conditions.
WHEN TO INSPECT BRAKES FOR SERVICE? Based on dusty and rough road conditions in Pakistan and with my own experience and I would recommend having your brakes inspected for leak and wear at every 12000 KM or at second oil/filter service with tire rotations for yours and others safety. Or when you feel, hear or see any of these symptoms and conditions with your brakes. • Oil Light: When brake oil warning light comes on dash means oil is low or leaking. • Noise: When starts squealing, grinding, screeching, clattering or chattering. • Spongy: When the brake pedal is going down to floor or the warning light comes on. • Drag: When the brakes are sticking, hot wheels or loss of engine power. • Grab: When the brakes feel like they are seizing under the slightest pressure. • Pull: When its pulls to the side on braking or uneven brakes. • Pulsate: When the brakes start vibrating or pulsating on hard braking.
WHEN TO REPLACE BRAKE PARTS? • Replace all pads or shoes when 75 % worn-out or when it becomes hard due wears and age. • Replace rotors or drums when worn out, rusty or distorted due to excessive
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Your power brakes system could fail too. You can tell if there is a problem when you push down on the brake pedal. If the vehicle does not slow down, don’t panic. You still have brakes. In this case, push the brake pedal down harder and apply steady pressure. This may occur if your engine stops while you are still moving. braking. • Replace hardware parts/lines when they become rusty or seized up due to age or leakage. fluid/oil every two years or when replacing defective hydraulic parts or brake hose/lines.
BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL - PADS AND SHOES Interaction of brake pads/shoes produces friction and it is the second name of braking, as no contact, no friction and without friction no braking. Brake pads and linings are made from materials which have a high coefficient of friction. The choice of material depends on the braking application, but it needs to be able to absorb and disperse large amounts of heat without braking performance being adversely affected. Brake friction materials were commonly made from asbestos compounds, because of the excellent heat resistance of that material, but as that has now been proven to be highly toxic, asbestos is generally banned and no longer used. Brakes are now manufactured from a variety of different materials that may be: non-asbestos organic, low metallic, semi -metallic and ceramic. To understand it easily, think about the type of breads you use daily. They come from white (soft), whole wheat (semi harder) and rye bread (hardest). Similarly, brake pads come as soft (lowmetallic) to medium hard (semi metallic) and hard like ceramic. It is important to remember, when you select brake pads/shoes, insists on parts only rec ommended by your c ar’s manufacturer.
You may find low metallic soft pads quieter than semi metallic or ceramic. However, the soft pads wear faster as compared to pads with harder compound which may be little noisy but last longer. Don’t forget, your car’s brake system is your life saver. Would you buy a cheap parachute? Of course not! Never compromise on your safety. Avoid cheap brake p art s or whit e box noname/unknown and make sure to buy the best OEM approved quality, trusted, and brand name parts from reliable source like genuine parts dealer or authorised car dealership and insist to have your brake job done only by a qualified/certified technician. Do not put your life into a stranger’s hands on curb side open air shops.
BRAKE FAILURE Modern vehicles come with a dualcircuit hydraulic brake system. This system will protect you against a total failure of your brakes. A warning light on your dashboard will light up if there is a problem. It should light up before your brakes stop working. When you see the brake warning light come on, pull over to the side of the road as soon as it is safe. In the event of a total brake failure, your owner’s manual should describe the proper procedure for downshifting and using your parking brake to bring your vehicle to a safe and controlled stop. Park your vehicle in a safe location. Do not drive until the brakes have been checked or repaired. This needs to be done by a
certified auto technician. Your power brakes system could fail too. You can tell if there is a problem when you push down on the brake pedal. If the vehicle does not slow down, don’t panic. You still have brakes. In this case, push the brake pedal down harder and apply steady pressure. This may occur if your engine stops while you are still moving. If your wheels lock, ease off of the brake pedal. Brake again but not as hard. Downshifting and applying your parking brake will also help you to stop.
EMERGENCY BRAKING No matter how careful you are, there are times when something unexpected may occur which requires you to brake suddenly. The key to emergency braking is to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible without locking the wheels. If you lock the wheels, you will lose steering control. Emergency braking involves the following: • Press down hard on the brake pedal but not so hard as to cause the wheels to lock. • If the wheels lock, quickly release the brake pedal and press them hard again to regain control if you start to skid. • Look and steer in the direction you want to go. Some vehicles come with anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The ABS assists the driver, allowing them to perform an emergency stop while still being able to steer. ABS applies brake pressure at each wheel, cycling from locked to slightly rolling in a pulsing-like action that you will feel through the brake pedal. This allows you to brake as hard as you want
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CNG Association to start vehicles’ checking campaign The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) has made comprehensive arrangements to start CNG vehicles checking campaign to ensure new safety rules from this week, across the country. The decision was taken in a recent meeting held here, which was attended by officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Nat ural Resources, HD IP, Explosives department, OGRA officials, Provincial transport secretaries, CNG owner and dealers association and All Pakistan CNG Association. The association’s central chairman Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha said the meeting finalized the changes in OGRA rules for Cylinder Fitting location and number of cylinders. He said the APCNGA had setup 25 to 100 kits checking centres countrywide where diploma holder technicians would check the kits and added the association would give advertisement in media for campaign. He said the association has assured gov ernment for ev ery possible cooperation t o all the relat ive departments and hoped that in six months, 0.6 million vehicles will be checked according to new rules. While the Secretary Petroleum and Natural Resources Chaudhry Ejaz has
established a Ministerial Task Force to evolve an inspection and enforcement regime to ensure safety of CNG kits and cylinders installed in public transport and private vehicles. The task force is headed by Joint Secretary (Admn) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources with Director General Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) as secretary. Representatives of OGRA, Explosives, Motorway Police, RTAs and UN Disaster Risk Consultant are members. The Task Force has already conducted detailed interactions with Interi or Ministry, Di strict Administrations, Provincial Governments, Traffic Police and various other stakeholders including OGRA, CNG and Transport Associations. Secretary MPNR has requested Provincial ChiefSecretaries to indicate locations/ premises in all districts for establishment of CNG testing stations by HDIP. Moreover, the Ministry of Professional and Vocational Training has been requested to arrange for diploma courses through collaboration with NAVTEC and Provincial Technical Education & Vocational Training Authorities (TEVTA) to provide technical trainings
in order to produce skilled personnel who would be deployed at all CNG Stations and TestingCenters. The Task Force has recommended that refueling procedure and site safety at CNG pumps shall be ensured by Chief Inspector Explosives (CIE) and OGRA.
while still being able to steer. Proper use of anti-lock brakes is to apply steady, hard pressure to the brake pedal. Do not pump the brake pedal. If you have a vehicle with ABS, be sure to check your owner’s manual for more information on emergency braking techniques.
rotated periodically. Otherwise, you could end up with the double set-back of worn tires tread, giving the car less grip on the road and wearing out the brakes, making it harder to stop the wheels. Bad brakes or bad tires are bad enough alone. Put them together and you could have a lethal combination. Make sure to check the condition of the tires for enough tread to maintain the friction on the road. It is highly recommended to have all snow tires during winter season, especially for the motorist driving in the north snow zone of Pakistan. Also check and maintain tire pressure as a part of your regular maintenance.
on the highway” to avoid road accidents. Regular brake safety inspection and maintenance will protect you from avoidable accidents, saves lives, money on major repairs and adds peace of mind with safe motoring...
KEEP SAFE DRIVING PRACTICE Your driving habits will determine how long your brakes will last. Unless you make a sudden stop, don’t jam on the brakes. Keep a safe distance ahead of you and do not “ride” the brakes either. That is, don’t keep or rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. It’s important to check your tires and brakes regularly, and have your tires
Remember again, “It’s better to have a car that takes extra time to start on the driveway, rather than one that takes extra time to stops
RFID chips shall be implanted on tested cylinders and scanned prior to refueling. It is proposed that Private vehicles shall be inspected annually and Public Service Vehicles (PSV’s) would be tested every four months. After the cut-off date Motor Vehicle Examination (MVE’s) will not certify vehicle having untested cylinders and RTA shall not grant route permits to vehicles having untested cylinders. Damaged, expired and non-approved cylinders shall be seized by police and correct placement / location of Cylinders in PSV’s shall be decided by OGRA and use of multiple cylinders shall be banned. The matter of bursting cylinders and the need to safeguard precious human lives is being given top priority and daily report regarding actions being taken are submitted by the Task Force to Minister and Secretary Petroleum and Natural Resources.....
Mohammad Shahzad is the Customer Management Operations Manager at Brimell Toyota/Scion in Toronto, On. Free advice for Automark readers, please email him at ask@automark.pk Next: article: TIRES … The shoes of your car!
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Car / Light Vehicle Price List
SUZUKI
HONDA
Model Model MEHRAN VX 800cc MEHRAN VX (CNG) 800cc MEHRAN VXR MEHRAN VXR (CNG) ALTO VXR ALTO VXR (CNG) SUZUKI SWIFT 1.3L DLX SUZUKI SWIFT 1.3L DX STD CULTUS Efi VXRI CULTUS Efi VXRI (CNG) LIANA 1.3L RXI MT PETROL LIANA 1.3L RXI MT (CNG) RAVI PICKUP ST308R VX RAVI PICKUP ST308R VX CNG BOLAN VAN VX Petrol BOLAN VAN VX CNG BOLAN VAN VXR PETROL BOLAN VAN VXR CNG SUZUKI VAN CARGO APV 1.5L JL SX MT (CBU) APV 1.5L JL DX MT (CBU) JIMNY JLX SX CBU (SN) JIMNY JLX DX CBU (SN)
Price Price Rs. 510,000 Rs. 576,000 Rs. 562,000 Rs. 625,000 Rs. 727,000 Rs. 796,000 Rs. 1,056,000 Rs. 1,156,000 Rs. 925,000 Rs. 990,000 Rs. 1,282,000 Rs. 1,351,000 Rs. 537,000 Rs. 606,000 Rs. 589,000 Rs. 660,000 Rs. 653,000 Rs. 721,000 Rs. 565,000 Rs. 1,999,000 Rs. 2,074,000 Rs. 1,974,000 Rs. 2,123,000
Price 5,599,000 6,317,000 1,419,000 1,560,000 1,788,000 1,980,000 1,908,000 2,058,000
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
TOYOTA COROLLA Model Model XLI VVT-i M/T 1299cc Petrol GLI VVT-i M/T 1299cc Petrol GLI VVT-i A/T 1599cc Petrol XLI VVT-i 1299cc ECOTEC GLI VVT-i 1299cc ECOTEC 2.OD STD 2000cc 2.OD SALOON MT 2.OD SAL SUNROOF ALTIS 1.6L Dual VVT-i MT ALTIS 1.6L Dual VVT-i MT SUNROOF ALTIS 1.6L Dual VVT-i AT Cruisetronic ALTIS 1.6L Dual VVT-i AT SUNROOF
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Price Price 1,447,500 1,577,500 1,742,500 1,572,500 1,702,500 1,577,500 1,668,500 1,770,500 1,792,500 1,882,500 1,882,500 1,972,500
Hilux Pickup 4x sc
CHEVROLET Model CHEVROLET JOY CNG CHEVROLET JOY Petrol
Honda Honda Honda Honda Honda Honda Honda Honda
Model CRV Automatic 2400cc Japan Accord Automatic 2400cc Japan City Manual 1300cc HYUNDAI City Automatic 1300cc Civic VTI Manual 1800cc Civic VTI Manual SR (Oriel) Civic VTI Prosmatec 1800cc Civic VTI Prosmatec SR (Oriel)
Price Rs. 569,000 Rs. 539,000
Model
Price
Brand New Toyota Hilux Pickup, 4x2, Single Cabin, (Local Assembled)
Rs. 1,617,500
Hilux Pickup 4x4 D/C
Karakoram Motors Model Chery Standard Petrol Chery Standard CNG Chery Deluxe Petrol Chery Deluxe CNG Gonow Victor Gonow Troy Standard Gonow Troy Deluxe Gilgit (Double Cabin) Pet. Gilgit (Double Cabin) CNG Kaghan XL Petrol Kaghan XL CNG
Price Rs. 7,20,000 Rs. 7,70,000 Rs. 7,70,000 Rs. 8,20,000 Rs. 1,499,000 Rs. 9,99,000 Rs. 1,049,000 Rs. 3,85,000 Rs. 4,20,000 Rs. 1,285,000 Rs. 1,375,000
Model Toyota HILUX 2494cc, Diesel Turbo Charger Common Rail Engine, 4x4 Double Cabin - Standard Model
DAIHATSU Model CUORE CX CX ECO (CNG) CX ECOMATIC
Price Rs. 2,839,000
LAND ROVER
Price Model Price DEFENDER Rs. 8,27,200 STATION WAGON 90 Rs. 3,560,000 Rs. 8,77,200 STATION WAGON 110 Rs. 3,960,000 Rs. 9,38,200 Soft Top 90 Rs. 3,336,000
Price updated January- 2012
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MADE MADEIN INPAKISTAN PAKISTANMOTORCYCLES MOTORCYCLES PRICE LIST LIST RETAIL PRICE
70cc Motorcycle
Sr./ Product & No. Model Name 1. Aan AI-70 2. Asia Hero AH-70 3. Bionic AS-70 4. Crown Lifan CRLF-70 5. Challenger BA-70 6. Diamond SD-70 7. Dhoom YD-70 8. Eagle DG-70 9. Ghani GI-70 10. Guangta GT-70 11. Grace CT-70 12. Hero RF-70 13. Hero RF-70 Plus 14. Habib HB-70 15. Honda CD-70 16. Hi-Speed SR-70 17. Jinan JN-70 18. Leader LD-70 19. King Hero KH-70 20. Moon Star MT-70 21. Master MD-70 22. Metro Hi-Tech MR-70 23. New Asia NA-70 Price updated Nov-2011
Retail Price Rs. 42,500/= Rs. 41,000/= Rs. 41,000/= Rs. 42,000/= Rs. 40,000/= Rs. 40,000/= Rs. 49,000/= Rs. 39,000/= Rs. 45,000/= Rs. 41,000/= Rs. 41,000/= Rs. 46,000/= Rs. 47,000/= Rs. 41,000/= Rs. 66,500/= Rs. 42,000/= Rs. 40,500/= Rs. 40,500/= Rs. 40,500/= Rs. 40,500/= Rs. 40,500/= Rs. 44,800/= Rs. 40,000/=
Sr./ No. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46.
Product & Model Name Pak Hero PH-70 Raftar KM-70 Ravi Premium R1 Ravi Hamsafar-70 Road Prince RP-70 Royal Star RS-70 Royal RL-70 Racer AS-70 Safari SD-70 Sakai SK-70 Star DL-70 Sohrab JS-70 Sonica SM-70 Super Asia SA-70 Super Star SS-70 Super Power SP-70 Super Power Delux Toyo TG-70 Target TT-70 Unique UD-70 Union Star US-70 United US-70 Zxmco ZX-70
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Retail Price Rs. 42,500/= Rs. 42,000/= Rs. 47,000/= Rs. 43,000/= Rs. 41,000/= Rs. 41,000/= Rs. 42,500/= Rs. 41,500/= Rs. 40,000/= Rs. 39,000/= Rs. 39,900/= Rs. 41,500/= Rs. 42,400/= Rs. 39,500/= Rs. 41,500/= Rs. 40,500/= Rs. 45,000/= Rs. 41,000/= Rs. 40,000/= Rs. 42,000/= Rs. 42,000/= Rs. 40,000/= Rs. 42,000/=
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125cc Motorcycle No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Brand & Model Name Habib HB-125 Sitara ST-125 Super Star SS-125 Super Star SS-125 DLX Hero RF-125 Honda CG-125 STD Honda CG-125 DX Metro MR-125 Ravi Storm-125 Euro II
Retail Price Rs. 88,000/= Rs. 55,000/= Rs. 54,000/= Rs. 59,000/= Rs. 75,000/= Rs. 93,000/= Rs. 115,000/= Rs. 77,000/= Rs. 78,000/=
Yamaha Motorcycle Product & Sr./ Model Name No. 1. Yamaha YD100 2. Yamana Yama4 3. Yamaha YB100 Royale
Retail Price Rs. 77,600/= Rs. 73,700/= Rs. 75,200/=
100cc Motorcycle No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Brand &Model Name Ghani GI-100 Habib HB-100 Honda CD-100 Sitara ST-100 Super Star SS-100 Super Power SP-100 Unique UD-100
Retail Price Rs. 55,500/= Rs. 55,000/= Rs. 77,000/= Rs. 55,000/= Rs. 50,500/= Rs. 55,000/= Rs. 60,000/=
Suzuki Motorcycle Sr./ No. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Product & Model Name Suzuki Sprinter ECO Suzuki Sprinter STD. Suzuki GS-150 Suzuki Shogan
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Retail Price Rs. 70,900/= Rs. 74,400/= Rs. 93,500/= Rs. 83,500/=
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