Iran

Government statistics show that Iranian automotive production surpassed 1mn units in 2006-2007. Meanwhile, sales in 2006-2007 are estimated at 1.08mn, a 5.3% y-o-y rise. Sales are... 2008-04-10

Iran Khodro has drastically reduced its projection for output of French partner Renault's budget Logan model, blaming US and UN sanctions against the country for the cutback. During... 2008-03-18

Iranian politicians have announced that they are prepared to cut all economic ties with France in response to Paris' alleged 'hard line against' the Iranian government, threatening... 2008-02-21

Syria will launch production of

The first Iranian-built Renault Logans have been launched, badged as the Tondar-90. In March alone, around 85,000 applications were received to be among the first to own one of the... 2007-06-14

As part of a drive to increase exports in the Iranian automotive industry, the country's Trade Development Organisation has announced plans to target the Commonwealth of Independent... 2007-05-30

Production and sales growth in the Iranian automotive sector is set to slow in the years ahead due to constraints on household spending and a moderation in economic activity, according... 2007-05-17

Iran Khodro has unveiled its Samand and Samand LX at the Shanghai International Car Exhibition, prior to its arrival in China in June or July. Nasser Marzban, managing director of... 2007-04-24

Iran Khodro managing director Manuchehr Manteqi has hailed the new Iranian year, which began on March 21, as a turning point for the national carmaker. Manteqi went on to highlight... 2007-04-05

BMI's Business Environment Ranking for the automotive industry puts Iran joint eighth out of 10, on a composite score of 26. The situation of the Iranian automobile industry has deteriorated... 2007-03-29