Iran

Iranian national carmaker Iran Khodro has announced that its latest version of the Samand 'national car' will be aimed specifically at female drivers. In addition to its appearance,... 2008-10-08

Iran Khodro and the University of Tehran have teamed up to design and produce a hybrid fuel bus that will be unveiled in November 2008. The university's Auto, Fuel and the Environment... 2008-08-18

Iran's Ministry of Industries and Mines has revealed the extent to which production of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) is rising. Speaking at the First National Conference... 2008-08-05

Iran Khodro Khorassan has opened the largest car assembly plant in Iran, boosting the country's position as a vehicle production base. Some IRR1.3trn (US$141.9mn) has been invested... 2008-07-28

Italian carmaker Fiat has announced plans to begin production of its Siena sedan in Iran later this year, over three years later than originally planned. Fiat signed the initial agreement... 2008-07-09

Iranian carmaker Iran Khodro has joined a project to produce a low-cost car, which will be known as the 'People's Car'. Priced at between US$6,000 and US$8,000, the car is due to... 2008-07-08

Iranian carmaker Iran Khodro is looking to lift its export levels, following a meeting with its overseas representatives. Speaking at the meeting, Iran Khodro CEO Manuchehr Manteqi... 2008-07-01

Chinese carmaker Changan has announced plans to produce its own-branded vehicle in Iran from H109. As part of a central strategy to raise overseas sales, Changan will produce the... 2008-06-24

Iran's Minister for Industry and Mines has confirmed that although the country's two national carmakers will not be merged, they will need to undergo restructuring in order to qualify... 2008-06-17

Iranian automotive spare parts manufacturers are owed unpaid debts of around US$1bn by vehicle manufacturers, according to an industry association. The Society of Automotive Spare... 2008-05-14