Iran Khodro and Saipa halt production On March 17, multiple sources reported that a faculty member at Iran University of Science and Technology announced that Iran Khodro and Saipa completely stopped their production lines since March 14, 2026. The war is affecting car purchases. Inflation and power outages are also impacting vehicle production in the country. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Iran Khodro and Bahman Group to launch jointly produce Envoy sedan On December 5, multiple sources reported that Bahman Motor Group and Iran Khodro will soon introduce a locally produced sedan called Envoy in Iran. It will be a hybrid car. It will be the first joint product of the country's two major automakers. It will be powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. It has an electric motor, which provides 260 Nm of torque. It has a length...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Iran Khodro discusses vehicle exports with Republic of Niger In a website update, Iran Khodro Industrial Group (IKCO) announced that it recently hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Niger. During the visit, both parties discussed potential areas of collaboration in vehicle exports and after-sales services, with special emphasis on leveraging the capabilities of "Seniran Automotive", the joint venture between Iran Khodro and Senegal, as a stra...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Iran Khodro Diesel plans to produce 30,000 commercial vehicles in 2026 On November 18, multiple sources reported that the CEO of Iran Khodro Diesel announced a plan to produce 30,000 commercial vehicles in 2026. The company is relying on its strong supply chain and domestic capabilities to achieve it. It is also working towards increasing the pickup market share. It has also started export negotiations with African and other countries. Export to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Central Bank of Iran supports Iran Khodro and Saipa for supplier payments On November 4, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade, Iran, announced that the Central Bank has agreed to a TMN 20 trillion (Iranian Toman) facility for Iran Khodro and Saipa, on the condition that payments are made directly to their supply chain. This measure ensures that the supply chain’s demands are settled directly with the parts ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Pars Khodro, Iran, holds line-off ceremony of Pars Nova car On October 27, Pars Khodro inaugurated the production line of the new Pars Nova vehicle and held a line-off ceremony. It will produce 2,000 units this year, 20,000 units next year, and 33,000 units in the coming years. Pars Nova is based on the L90 platform, which has been completely redesigned and localized by Iranian engineers. The car achieves 80% localization.  The car is powered b...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/03

Pars Khodro receives standard approval for Changan UNI-K passenger car in Iran On October 22, Pars Khodro announced that the National Standards Organization of Iran has issued official standard approval for the Changan UNI-K passenger car. This car is imported to Iran by Pars Khodro Company. The Changan UNI-K is equipped with a 2,000cc turbocharged engine with 230 horsepower and 390 Nm of torque and uses an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Cha...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

Pars Khodro, Iran, achieves 80% localization in Pars Nova car production On October 15, Pars Khodro announced that it had started mass production of Pars Nova with 80% localization. This achievement is the result of the joint efforts of the Saipa Group, particularly the Automotive Industry Research and Innovation Center, Sazeh Gostar, and Megamotor companies. The car is powered by a 1.6-liter 16-valve ME16 engine. It has an advanced manual transm...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Persia Khodro to assemble Nissan Terra pick-up in Iran On October 12, multiple sources reported that Persia Mobility Group (a subsidiary of Persia Khodro) announced an investment plan to produce the Nissan Terra pickup truck in Iran. Terra Pickup is based on the Nissan Navara platform. It is developed by Dongfeng China and Nissan Japan in collaboration. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Iran Khodro to produce hybrid cars from 2026 On October 7, multiple sources reported that the CEO of Iran Khodro Industrial Group stated his company will produce hybrid cars from the first half of next year. It plans to increase hybrid vehicle production to over 200,000 units within two years and to produce engines and gearboxes. The company will invest in hybrid battery production. The aim is to produce 500,000 hybrid vehicles each year. Based o...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Diar Khodro, Iran, receives approval certificate for imported BAIC BJ30e On September 28, Diar Khodro, in a social media update, announced that it has received a “Type Approval Certificate” for the BAIC BJ30e hybrid crossover. It means that the legal steps for the entry of this product have been largely completed. Diar Khodro plans to launch the BJ30e as one of its imported models in the Iranian market. The car is powered by a 1.5-liter turbo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Pars Khodro, Iran, to start mass production of Pars Nova car On September 15, Pars Khodro announced that it will start production of the Pars Nova car soon. It will produce automatic and crossover models of this car. It will have features such as a 7-inch multimedia with offline navigation, rear camera and parking sensor, TPMS, stability control, light and rain sensor, brake assist system, etc. Pars Khodro, by investing in research and design, in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Iran Khodro to assemble Cheval 2 vehicle based on Haval On September 14, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro will assemble Cheval 2 in Iran. The vehicle was recently presented in the Mashhad Auto Show. The mid-size crossover is based on Haval Jolion Pro. It will be offered in gasoline (ICE) and hybrid (HEV) versions in Iran. The gasoline version has a 1.5-liter turbocharged GDI engine, delivering 174 hp of power and 270 Nm of torque. The h...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Aftab Khodro to introduce Volvo EX30 EV in Iran On September 8, Aftab Khodro, in a social media post, announced the launch of the Volvo EX30 EV-AWD in Iran. Aftab Khodro Co. is a leading company in the field of car sales and after-sales services in Iran. This electric SUV can travel 590 kilometers on a single charge. This electric car can go from zero to one hundred in less than 3.6 seconds. Based on social media updates of Aftab Khodro...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Shetabaran Khodro, Iran, starts assembly of Tank 300 On August 31, multiple sources reported that Shetabaran Khodro Company has started assembly of the Tank 300 SUV in Qazvin Province. The Tank 300, which was previously imported by Shetabaran Automobile, is an independent chassis SUV equipped with a 4WD drive system. It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI engine.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

Iran Khodro presents Cheval 2 crossover at Mashhad Auto Show On August 26, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro has presented the Cheval 2 compact crossover at the Mashhad Auto Show. The car is based on Haval Jolyon Pro. It is powered by a 1.5-liter engine that produces 174 hp and 270 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. It also has a hybrid version, which has a 1.5-liter engine with an electric moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Pars Khodro, Iran partners with Bank of Industry and Mine to expand production and new products On August 8, the executives of Pars Khodro met with the officials of the Bank of Industry and Mine. The CEO of Pars Khodro Company emphasized expanding cooperation with the country's banking network and implementing various production and product development projects in partnership with the Bank of Industry and Mines. He stated that the production of P...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

Iran Khodro to launch Foton Tunland V7 pickup truck On August 6, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Company will introduce the Foton Tunland V7 pickup truck. It has a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The output of this pickup reaches 161 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Aras Khodro Diesel, Iran to end production of Asena pickup truck On July 25, multiple sources reported that Aras Khodro Diesel will soon stop production of the Asena pickup truck. It is the first pickup truck in the Iranian automotive market. It had a manual transmission as well as an automatic transmission. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Pars Khodro to launch Roewe ERX5 vehicles in Iran On July 17, multiple sources reported that Pars Khodro will soon start sales of imported Roewe ERX5 vehicles in Iran. It is the first imported plug-in hybrid product of Pars Khodro. It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 185 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque, along with a 180-kW electric motor with 270 Nm of torque. Roewe is part of the Chinese SAIC Motor Corp. Based on multiple source...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18