Iran auto industry
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Semnan City in Central Iran Starts Production of Minibuses, Cars
EghtesadOnline: Two privately-owned auto production lines — one producing Iran Khodro’s Samand and the other producing Scania minibuses — were launched on April 6 in central Semnan Province.
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Iran Plans to Produce 1.5 Million Cars p.a.
EghtesadOnline: Deputy Minister of Industries, Mining, and Trade Mansour Moazemi, said local automakers produced 1.3 million cars during the last fiscal year that ended on March 20.
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Iran Carmakers Obliged to Offer 2-Year Guarantees
EghtesadOnline: Parliament passed a bill on Tuesday that obliges all local automakers and importers to provide a minimum two-year guarantee to people who buy their new cars.
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IDRO, Renault Deal in the Offing
EghtesadOnline: The Industrial Development & Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) and French automaker Renault are to sign a production contract in two weeks according to the state-owned company’s…
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Peugeot 2008 Production Line Launched in Iran
EghtesadOnline: Iran Khodro Group launched the production line of Peugeot’s 2008 SUV model on Tuesday marking the first new vehicle of a new partnership with the French carmaker.
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Carmaker Shutters Down
EghtesadOnline: Production lines at Diar Khodro, an independent auto producer, have been shut down over the past two months, local automotive media reports said.
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SAIPA’s Quick is Not the Only Game in Town
EghtesadOnline: Following a dressing down from the Persian Academy of Language and Literature over SAIPA’s new hatchback model named ‘Quick,’ the firm has so far failed to respond to the controversy,…
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Hyundai, Kerman Motor sign deal to produce Elantra in Iran
EghtesadOnline: Director of South Korea's Hyundai Motors for Middle East and Africa office Mike Song, signed a production agreement with Iran's Kerman Motors to start production of the Elantra…
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Iran's Auto Output Growth in Top OICA Ranking
EghtesadOnline: The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) says Iran’s auto industry had the largest growth rate internationally during 2016.
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Continental Resumes Production With Parts Maker in Iran
EghtesadOnline: Germany's Continental, commonly known for its quality tires, has signed a deal with Iran's Crouse Co. to set up a local auto parts production joint venture.
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Saipa Group unveils all Iranian-made car ‘Quick’
EghtesadOnline: All Iranian-made car ‘Quick’ has been unveiled by the country's leading automaker Saipa Group.
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Iran-Made PEVs Ready for Sale
EghtesadOnline: Electric cars developed at a knowledge-based firm affiliated to the Islamic Azad University, Qazvin Branch, will soon hit the roads according to the university dean.
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Russia’s UAZ Confirms Domestic Production in 2018
EghtesadOnline: Russia’s UAZ auto company, which announced its entry into the Iranian market during the Tehran Auto Show in February, is to begin production in Iran in 2018, according to a company…
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Big Fall in Iran's Auto Exports
EghtesadOnline: Auto and parts exports during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year (ends March 20) fell 36% compared to same period last year.
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Peugeot has extensive plans for collaboration with Iran; top official
EghtesadOnline: PSA Group vice president has elaborated his company's plans for cooperation between Iran and France.
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Peugeot Team Tours Tabriz-Based Manufacturers of Car Spare Parts
EghtesadOnline: Representatives from PSA Group’s Peugeot have toured several third-party auto parts companies in the northwestern city of Tabriz recently in a bid to incorporate additional local…
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Iran Khodro Cars to Join Kazakh Taxi Fleet
EghtesadOnline: Iran Khodro Group’s (IKCO) deputy director for exports says his company plans to help modernize Kazakhstan’s taxi fleet with Iranian sedans.
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Iran Auto Industries Produce 1.2m Units in 11 Months
EghtesadOnline: The Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has released the latest data on car production during 11 months of the current fiscal year that ends in March.
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Iran Khodro to Expand Azeri Operations
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s largest automaker Iran Khodro Group (IKCO) plans to open new plants in neighboring Azerbaijan following years of absence from neighboring CIS markets.
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Eurasian Conformity Mark for Iran Khodro
EghtesadOnline: IKCO has achieved EAC certification for its cars, allowing the company to develop new export markets and revive its former position in markets including the northern CIS countries…
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Iran joins Renault, Peugeot supply chain
EghtesadOnline: Iran's RISECO and MECAPLAST of France signed a joint venture in a situation that 30-percent exports condition will be implemented for a spare part contract.
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Iranian carmaker capturing markets from Asia to Africa
EghtesadOnline: Iran Khodro Group, the Islamic Republic’s biggest automaker, is eyeing to reach out for foreign buyers from Asia to Africa, report says.
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We attend Iranian projects with our latest technologies; Peugeot CEO
EghtesadOnline: Peugeot CEO talks about his country's interest in collaborations with Iranians.
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Iran’s auto industry future rival of European, Asian companies
EghtesadOnline: South Korean Ambassador to Tehran Kim Seung-ho said on Sunday that Iran would become the European and Asian rival in auto production in near future.
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Turkey keen on making investment in Iran’s auto industry
EghtesadOnline: A Turkish auto industry official said on Sunday that Ankara is keen on making investment in Iran’s automotive industry.