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History of Pakistan's auto industry.

Article from: Economic Review | November 1, 2003 | Copyright

GETTING THE WHEEL IN MOTION:

1949: Vauxhall Cars introduced by General Motors & Sales. Bedford Trucks introduced by General Motors & Sales. Ford Trucks introduced by Ali Automobiles.

1953: Exide battery started production.

1956: Dodge Cars introduced by Haroon Industries.

1958: Ford Angela Cars introduced by Ali Automobiles.

1959: Ford Pickups introduced by Ali Automobiles.

1960: Ford Combi introduced by Ali Automobiles.

1961: Precision auto parts manufacturing started at Allwin Engineering.

1962: Lamberate Scooter introduced by Wazir Ali Engineering. Jeep CJ 5, 6, & 7 introduced by Kandawala Industries. …

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