Iran

Imports of vehicles into Iran for the current Iranian year (ending March 21 2007) have so far increased by 150% over the same period of the previous year. Compared with imports of... 2007-03-16

A slowdown in demand in the automotive market is leading to a decline in automotive output at a time when Iranian carmakers are investing heavily in upgrading models, according to... 2007-02-28

The Iranian automotive market will face a slowdown, with sales forecast to grow by just 4.4% in 2006, down from the double-digit figures of recent years, according to BMI's latest... 2006-12-22

Iran Khodro has revealed ambitious plans to export 100,000 cars in FY2007/08, starting March 2007. Achieving the target would generate export revenues of US$1bn for the company and... 2006-12-20

Iran Khodro has revealed that the latest production plant for its Samand model will be Senegal. The Iranian carmaker holds a 60% share in the SenIran Auto joint venture, in which... 2006-11-15

Iranian carmaker Iran Khodro Diesel has been awarded a US$250mn contract to assemble Gazelle vans for Russia's GAZ. Around 12,000 units will be produced in the first phase of CKD... 2006-10-30

Iranian manufacturer Saipa Diesel has announced plans to begin exports of a range of Volvo trucks to Africa in December. Worth around EUR130mn, the project will involve the shipment... 2006-10-23

Iran Khodro's plans to become a major automotive exporter to the developing world have run aground due to poor quality control and lack of government support, according to the company's... 2006-10-19

High rates of growth in the Iranian automotive sector are supported by strong domestic demand and increased foreign investment, with local manufacturers working closely with foreign... 2006-10-12

Iran Khodro has announced a date for the launch of its Samand "world car" in Venezuela, following a high profile visit to the Latin American country by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Ahmadinejad... 2006-09-19