The Iranian auto Industry

eddie · 09-28-12, 11:38 AM

To tell the truth , I didn't know mch about it. I was reading an article about how the sanctions are making their currency fall, and they mentioned how hard the sanctions are hitting their auto industry, with a lot of layoffs of workers.
I looked up their auto website, and their cars don't look that bad. Not sure how reliable they are, but have some nice looking cars! On their main page, they change pictures so you can see the different models they make.

http://www.ikco.com/en/

TLAM Strike · 09-28-12, 12:30 PM

I know a lot of the vehicles they produce are copies (licenced or otherwise) of French and Italian cars and trucks.

I know the IRCG seems to like Iveco trucks.

Betonov · 09-28-12, 12:35 PM

If they'd make copies of older model defenders, hi-luxes, cherokees or other 4x4s and not this modern SUV comfort over sturdines crap, I'd buy one.

Gerald · 09-28-12, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betonov

If they'd make copies of older model defenders, hi-luxes, cherokees or other 4x4s and not this modern SUV comfort over sturdines crap, I'd buy one.

But you already have a reliable car,

Betonov · 09-28-12, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

But you already have a reliable car,

That doesn't have 4x4, is only 12cm off the ground and is slowly being eaten away by rust

I need an offroad car, that has a modern high-mileage engine, newer rust resistant steel, but it's basic and tough like the first defenders and has no useless electronics and comforts like the new gaylander

Gerald · 09-28-12, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

That doesn't have 4x4, is only 12cm off the ground and is slowly being eaten away by rust

I need an offroad car, that has a modern high-mileage engine, newer rust resistant steel, but it's basic and tough like the first defenders and has no useless electronics and comforts like the new gaylander

Okay, I ran for some six years ago, a Volvo Crossroads turbo (4x4) Diesel, it went well, higher ground clearance time, and low fuel consumption ..... but on the other hand you could actually do something about the rust, it told you last

Jimbuna · 09-28-12, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie

To tell the truth , I didn't know mch about it. I was reading an article about how the sanctions are making their currency fall, and they mentioned how hard the sanctions are hitting their auto industry, with a lot of layoffs of workers.
I looked up their auto website, and their cars don't look that bad. Not sure how reliable they are, but have some nice looking cars! On their main page, they change pictures so you can see the different models they make.

http://www.ikco.com/en/

No idea what it's like now but I was over there in 77 during the reign of the Shar and a lot of the cars were Hillman Hunters, shipped over in crates from the UK.

mapuc · 09-28-12, 08:28 PM

(copied from a Swedish on line news)

Give the Iranian the blueprint to this vehicle

Markus

Gerald · 09-28-12, 08:33 PM

Wow,

soopaman2 · 09-28-12, 09:20 PM

I bet it drives great in sand.

All seriousness, bring it here.

Can it compete with Ford, Dodge, Chevy, Hyandai (sp?) Toyota, Honda, etc.?
Can it invoke competitive pricing, you know the gears of capitalism?

I forgot, dey got nook-yoo-lar weapon.

Well so do we... And we invaded more countries than they have...

Jimbuna · 09-29-12, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

(copied from a Swedish on line news)

Give the Iranian the blueprint to this vehicle

Markus

Looks like the ABS didn't quite work as designed

09-28-12, 11:38 AM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	The Iranian auto Industry To tell the truth , I didn't know mch about it. I was reading an article about how the sanctions are making their currency fall, and they mentioned how hard the sanctions are hitting their auto industry, with a lot of layoffs of workers. I looked up their auto website, and their cars don't look that bad. Not sure how reliable they are, but have some nice looking cars! On their main page, they change pictures so you can see the different models they make. http://www.ikco.com/en/ __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

09-28-12, 12:30 PM	#2
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	I know a lot of the vehicles they produce are copies (licenced or otherwise) of French and Italian cars and trucks. I know the IRCG seems to like Iveco trucks. __________________

09-28-12, 08:33 PM	#9
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Wow, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-28-12, 09:20 PM	#10
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I bet it drives great in sand. All seriousness, bring it here. Can it compete with Ford, Dodge, Chevy, Hyandai (sp?) Toyota, Honda, etc.? Can it invoke competitive pricing, you know the gears of capitalism? I forgot, dey got nook-yoo-lar weapon. Well so do we... And we invaded more countries than they have... __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

09-28-12, 12:35 PM	#3
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	If they'd make copies of older model defenders, hi-luxes, cherokees or other 4x4s and not this modern SUV comfort over sturdines crap, I'd buy one.

09-28-12, 08:28 PM	#8
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	(copied from a Swedish on line news) Give the Iranian the blueprint to this vehicle Markus