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IKCO, Peugeot manufacturers hold joint meeting in Tehran

Monday, 12 September 2016 10:59 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 13 September 2016 4:13 AM ]

Iranian technicians work on a Peugeot 206 car at the Iran Khodro auto plant, on February 20, 2016. ©AFP

Amir Mehdi Kazemi
Press TV, Tehran

Iran’s major car manufacturer Iran Khodro (IKCO) and the giant French automotive Peugeot Citroen have officially launched a joint venture to turn Iran into a regional hub for the production of Peugeot vehicles and components. In a ceremony in Tehran, Iranian and French auto part producers have come together to discuss ways to jointly supply parts for a series of vehicles that will enter markets by early 2018.

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