Iran
Companies
Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) has announced that its self-developed diesel engine, the first in the country, has passed the necessary tests to enter production. However, while the engine...
2010-09-01Companies
Toyota Motor has announced it will stop exports of its vehicles to Iran in line with the UN's fourth round of sanctions against the country. It is not the first carmaker to pull out...
2010-08-18Companies
The Iranian government has tried to push the country's two major carmakers a step closer to privatisation by reducing its stake in them, although their sale is unlikely to bring the...
2010-07-26Companies
The Iranian government has sold an 18% stake in domestic carmaker Iran Khodro (IKCO) to a consortium of investors, supporting BMI's view that investment from outside the industry will...
2010-07-15Industry
In the face of international sanctions, the Iranian government has prioritised its domestic auto industry. The government has invested in new capacity and the country's automotive production...
2010-06-09Industry
Iran and Pakistan signed a 'sovereign agreement' on May 29 finalising a deal to construct the long-delayed US$7.6bn Iran-Pakistan (IP) pipeline.
2010-06-01Companies
In line with BMI's view that the auto industry will continue to invest in new capacity, Iran has opened what it claims is the Middle East's largest car plant, which will enable the...
2010-05-11Companies
As the US looks for greater international support for sanctions against Iran, German carmaker Daimler has announced it will sell its shares in a local company and shelve plans to...
2010-04-15
