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.
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<p>Read the latest news about Iran’s automotive industry, market trends, output figures, & import data, along with updates about Iran Khodro, Saipa and Pars Khodro</p>
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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Saipa, the second biggest Iranian carmaker, plans to manufacture Elysee in a joint venture with France's Citroen.
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.
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…
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…
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'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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Auto manufacturers have every right to increase car prices, as the cost of raw materials has increased, secretary of Iran Vehicle Manufacturers Association declared.
Ahmad Nematbakhsh added…
Japan and the United States will resume bilateral talks Wednesday in Washington on auto trade issues under the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade initiative, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said…
The Sixth Exhibition of Vehicles and Vehicle Spare Parts is underway in Ardabil. Officials, MPs, councilors, managers of SAIPA manufacturing group and industrialists are attending the event, Asre…
SAIPA, Iran's second-largest car manufacturing company, apologized to its customers for the low quality of its products, particularly Pride. However, people on Iranian websites have largely taken…
