MG Motors Pakistan explained

MG JW Automobile Pakistan Pvt Ltd operating as MG Motors Pakistan^[1] is a Pakistani automobile manufacturer and joint venture between JW-SEZ Group and SAIC motors.^{[2] [3]}

History

MG JW Automobile Pakistan is owned by SAIC Motords China (51%) and JW Group Pakistan (49%)]]. MG JW Automobile Pakistan has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Morris Garages (MG) Motor UK Limited, owned by SAIC Motor China to bring ICE, PHEV and EV cars in Pakistan. It has established state of the art assembling plant for ICE and PHEV manufacturing in Lahore. MG Motors has launched two models namely MG HS, MG ZS and MG ZS EV in Pakistan in 2020.^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

Launching Ceremony

Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurates MG JW Automobile.^[9]

JW-SEZ Raiwind

Board of Investment (BoI) has approved the MG JW Automobile Pakistan Pvt Ltd to manufacture electric vehicles in country’s first private Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Raiwind.^{[10] [11]}

Operations in Pakistan

MG Motors in Pakistan faced a delay in spare parts supply, which led to a backlog of customer orders and potential production disruptions. According to a report, the company was taking measures to address the issue, including working with its suppliers and expediting shipments. However, some customers experienced significant delays in receiving their orders, which could have negatively impacted the company's reputation and sales figures.^[12]

In 2021, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) investigated MG Motors in Pakistan for under-invoicing vehicles to evade taxes. The investigation was launched in response to a complaint from its competitive, most probably Indus Motors, which claimed that the company was involved in fraudulent practices. The FBR conducted a thorough investigation and found NO evidence of under-invoicing. MG Motors had already denied any wrongdoing and stated that they were committed to following all relevant laws and regulations.^[13]

In the beginning of 2023, The retail price of MG Essence increased by 19% in Pakistan due to an increase in custom duties.^[14]

Electric Vehicles

JW-SEZ Group and SAIC motors are making Pakistan a part of global EV revolution.

Products

• MG ZS EV^[15] (Subcompact Crossover SUV)
• MG ZS^[16] (Subcompact Crossover SUV)
• MG HS (Compact Crossover SUV)
• MG 4 EV
• MG 5 EV

See also

• Automotive industry in Pakistan
• Electric vehicle industry in Pakistan
• MG Cars

Notes and References

1. Web site: MG Motors Pakistan. 2021-02-23. mgmotors.com.pk.
2. Web site: HYUNDAI. hyundai-nishat.com.
3. Web site: PM Abbasi breaks ground on Hyundai-Nishat vehicle assembly plant in Faisalabad. 20 December 2017 . 9 January 2018.
4. Web site: 2020-03-13. Chinese president to inaugurate 'Electric car manufacturing plant' in Pakistan. 2020-12-20. Automark.
5. Web site: News Desk. 2020-09-21. Javed Afridi all set to launch 'affordable' British SUVs in Pakistan. 2020-12-20. Global Village Space. en-US.
6. Web site: eVentures. Pak. MG 2020 New Car Models Price & Pictures in Pakistan. 2020-12-20. www.pakwheels.com. en.
7. Web site: MG Motors Pakistan. 2020-12-20. mgmotors.com.pk.
8. Web site: MG Motors receives 10,000 orders for its Rs5.5 million SUV SAMAA. 2020-12-20. Samaa TV. en-US.
9. Web site: A new milestone in auto industry: PM inaugurates MG motors launch Pakistan on 1st January 2021.. 2021-01-05. www.thenews.com.pk. en.
10. Web site: Reporter. The Newspaper's. 2021-03-14. EVs manufacturing in Raiwind soon. 2021-03-16. DAWN.COM. en.
11. Web site: 2021-03-13. Chinese firm to set up EV plant in Pakistan. 2021-03-16. The Express Tribune. en.
12. Web site: Ahmad . Daniyal . 2022-09-06 . MG Motors faces delay in spare parts supply . 2023-03-14 . Profit by Pakistan Today . en-US.
13. Web site: News Desk . 2022-04-23 . FBR to investigate MG Motors under-invoicing scandal . 2023-03-14 . Global Village Space . en-GB.
14. Web site: Shah . Faisal . 2023-02-16 . Retail price of MG Essence goes up by 19pc . 2023-03-14 . Pkrevenue.com . en.
15. priced at Rs 6.8 millionWeb site: MG MotorPakistan. 2021-01-05. mgmotors.com.pk.
16. Web site: Desk. BR Web. 2021-01-20. MG Motors Pakistan Finally Revealed Prices for its SUV MG ZS. 2021-01-20. Brecorder. en.