EghtesadOnline: Despite the deep compulsions to work for verifiable efficiency in key economic sectors at a time when the economy is saddled with mounting pressure due to US hostility and sanctions, startling performance of the auto industry has again come under the spotlight.

EghtesadOnline: CEO of the government-owned Iran Insurance Company says the fact that insurer has to pay 20% of third party vehicle premiums to relevant bodies has given rise to prospects for loss-making .