An automotive industry expert criticized the deep quality gap and fuel consumption of domestic cars compared to the global average, stating: Today, cars from three decades ago are still being produced, and the continuation of government interventions and the severing of international ties have pushed the automotive industry towards isolation and reliance on outdated platforms from past decades, with current approaches merely leading to the assembly of old platforms.
ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency). This is a translation of that outlet's own report; it is the outlet's account, not Artesh's finding.
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Iran's Automotive Industry Trapped in Obsolete Platforms / Production of 30-Year-Old Cars Continues!
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November 6, 2026
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An automotive expert highlights the ongoing production of outdated vehicles in Iran, criticizing the quality and fuel efficiency compared to global standards. The situation is exacerbated by government interventions and a lack of international collaboration, leading to reliance on obsolete technologies.
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