Toyota rolls out first hybrid vehicle

Federal Secretary Industries and Production Asad Rehman Gilani has said that while embarking on this journey with locally manufactured hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) on our roads, let’s keep in mind, that the country must expedite exports to reduce the trade deficit. “I see no better partner to support this goal, than our long-term standing partner, Toyota,” he said while gracing the rolling out of much awaited 4th generation Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Vehicle at the manufacturing facility of Indus Motor Company (IMC). The federal secretary said that the government remains committed to supporting the auto sector’s endeavours in introducing hybrid and electric technologies in Pakistan, as outlined in the Auto Policy 2021-26. IMC Chairman Mohamedali R. Habib said stakeholders’ continued support and trust made this dream of “Make in Pakistan” come true which is an ode to localisation which also reflects the deep-rooted friendship between Japan and Pakistan.