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<p>Read the latest news about Iran’s automotive industry, market trends, output figures, &amp; import data, along with updates about Iran Khodro, Saipa and Pars Khodro</p>

  • The Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has released statistics for vehicle production during the first five months of this Iranian year (ended August 22), during which local car…

  • Rolls-Royce expects its Dawn convertible to attract more younger buyers and more women to the brand.

    The company recently released pictures and details of the new model ahead of the car's…

  • Next week the Frankfurt Motor Show will kick off for its latest iteration to display the world's latest automotive achievements.

    Carmakers and auto part producers will also give a glimpse…

  • Iran is now the world's 12th largest market for cars after 1,106,000 cars were purchased in the country last year, which pegs it at a level equal to that of the entire continent of Africa.

  • Due to the wide availability of raw material and technology, six Iranian auto glass manufacturing factories are cooperating with domestic carmakers.

    A portion of these factories' output is…

  • Not long ago in a meeting held between the officials of Hyundai Motor Company and the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade, the South Korean company expressed its willingness to produce cars…

  • French carmaker Renault has announced it will make a direct investment of up to €500 million in Iran this week.

    Renault added that it has prepared a comprehensive business plan to set up an…

  • Ten automakers have committed to the US government to include automatic emergency braking in all new cars, a step safety advocates say could significantly reduce traffic deaths and injuries.

  • Iran's former national car, Paykan—produced for over 40 years, is finally seeing the end of its life as taxis on the roads of the Iranian capital.

    The announcement of the upcoming ban was…

  • Google Inc. is bringing in John Krafcik, the veteran Ford and Hyundai executive, to head its self-driving car program, presenting the clearest sign yet of Google’s broad commercial aspirations for…

  • Iran Khodro Industrial Group sold 44,000 vehicles from July to August, 2,500 vehicles more compared to the same period of last year. IKCO's Marketing and Sales Deputy Manager Mostafa Khankarami…

  • Bahman Group, a manufacturer that produces vehicles under license by Mazda, is looking to increase its offering by working with heavy vehicle companies.

    Mohammad Reza Soroush, CEO of the…

  • Car enthusiasts and professionals await the opening of Frankfurt Motor Show this week, as the industry emerges out of a long crisis in Europe, but warily eyes slowing demand in China.

  • Saipa, the second biggest Iranian carmaker, plans to manufacture Elysee in a joint venture with France's Citroen.

  • Renault has announced plans to produce Kwid in Iran to replace the aging Kia Pride.

    Peyman Kargar, director of the local subsidiary Renault Pars, said, "For this vehicle to replace Pride in…

  • Iran ranks 18th among vehicle manufacturing countries, statistics released by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers for the first half of 2015 said. According to the data,…

  • Bentley CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer has stated that the very first Bentley Bentayga SUV has been reserved for the Queen of England as the first year’s production sells out.

    Top-end Range Rovers…

  • Volkswagen and its Skoda brand is exploring the Iranian market, following the country’s deal with the West to end sanctions, which could cut their dependence on volatile Chinese and Brazilian…

  • Ferrari and Red Bull appear poised to claim a first pole position of the season at the Singapore Grand Prix after both teams easily outpaced Mercedes in the final free practice session.

  • Renault is sticking to its goal of adding Russian affiliate AvtoVAZ to its books next year, despite an extended plunge in the country's car market.

    Renault and Japanese partner Nissan Motor…

  • With very little fanfare, Britain's Lotus brand opened the doors of its very first showroom in Iran unveiling the Elise 220 sports coupe to Iranian car fanatics.

    Present at the ceremony was…

  • A new online system that will prompt drivers for their annual car road worthiness inspection has gone online.

    With the new TID system, it is now possible to be informed of the expiry date…

  • A French delegation comprising 130 companies accompanied by the French ministers of foreign trade and agriculture, and agrifood and forestry are expected in Iran today. Representatives of car…

  • Auto production statistics released for the first five months of the current Iranian year (started 21 March) indicate that Iran's two leading carmakers, Iran Khodro and SAIPA, have produced 90% of…

  • Iran Khodro, the country’s largest vehicle manufacturer, will export Iranian cars to Tajikistan, according to a press release from the company.

    Following earlier agreements between the two…