Peugeot in Iran
Andrew Buc (abuc@ibm.net)
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 17:26:07 PST
** Reply to note from Radu Boghici <r.boghici@usa.net> Mon, 06 Jul 1998 14:28:36
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> TEHRAN, July 5 (Reuters) - French car-maker Peugeot has
> agreed to expand its presence in Iran, introducing production of
> its compact 205 model and renewing an existing partnership
> agreement for production of a bigger sedan.
I understand they once made the Peugeot 305 in Iran, with a difference: it
was rear drive!
> The ubiquitous Paykan, produced by Iran Khodro, is built
> completely from local parts and relies on decades-old British
> technology.
Right, it's a Rootes sedan of the mid- to late 1960s. I want to say a
Hillman or Sunbeam Hunter, but that may or may not be correct.