Following its agreement with Iran’s National Highway Administration, Hoorand Khodro Diesel has taken another step toward expanding its vehicle production capabilities by signing a cooperation memorandum with China’s CRRC.

Under the first phase of the proposed cooperation, the companies plan to develop and produce intercity buses under the MAN brand, alongside buses based on Chinese platforms and equipped with Cummins engines.

The partnership aims to combine international manufacturing expertise and established powertrain technologies with Hoorand Khodro Diesel’s domestic production capabilities, supporting the development and modernization of Iran’s passenger transportation fleet.

The last of DACIA imports into Iran was in 2020.

We are proudly announcing that after these 5 years, Hoorand Khodro has successfully gotten the rights to import 3 of DACIA products into Iran again– Sandero, Stepway, and Jagger.

Hoorand Diesel’s management visited the Iran Plast Exhibition to explore the latest technologies in automotive plastic parts production.

Most of the company’s products are imported as CKD and SKD, with a portion planned for local production.

According to government reports, there is an urgent need for emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks. Hoorand Diesel is planning to produce 50 ambulances using existing infrastructure.

The selected vehicle is the BAW M7 van, while other equipment will be sourced locally and produced at the Malayer facility.

Following evaluations by the Malayer Standards Office and submission of technical documents, Hoorand Diesel obtained the standard license to produce Type B ambulances.

The Chairman of Hoorand Diesel met with Keeton’s CEO in Jinan, China, to discuss cooperation on importing new and used CBU vehicles from reputable brands like Mercedes and Toyota.

It was agreed that communications would continue until a final agreement is reached.

In the first phase, the plan includes producing intercity buses under the MAN brand and Chinese-platform buses with Cummins engines.

Hoorand Diesel’s first luxury van was registered and delivered.

This Mercedes Vito 114CDI, modified with a 42-inch AV system, refreshment table, refrigerator, and adjustable massage seats, was handed over to the luxury taxi company for Imam Khomeini International Airport’s fleet.

Following an agreement with Taktaz Motor, Hoorand Diesel held trilateral talks with China’s BAW.

It was agreed to produce BAW vans at Horand’s Malayer site to meet the needs of the National Highway Administration.

Four sample vans have also been imported for technical and engineering evaluation.

Hoorand Diesel Vehicle Company signed an agreement with the National Highway Administration to renew its fleet, supplying 1,000 vans, 100 intercity buses, 1,000 minibuses, and 1,000 Toyota taxis.

The vehicles will be offered to drivers through low-interest loans.

Following an agreement with Taktaz Motor, Hoorand Diesel held trilateral talks with China’s BAW. It was agreed to produce BAW vans at Horand’s Malayer site to meet the needs of the National Highway Administration.

Four sample vans have also been imported for technical and engineering evaluation.

Hoorand Khodro has expanded its operating license to now include the production of:
– Gasoline, gas, and diesel passenger cars– up to 1,500 units annually
– Electric passenger cars– up to 1,000 units annually
– Pickup trucks (below 3.5 tons)– up to 1,000 units annually
– Trucks (3.5 to 6 tons)– up to 1,000 units annually
Prior to this, our production was limited to gasoline-powered buses, minibuses, and passenger cars.

Hoorand Khodro has successfully raised $15M in equity from a Turkish venture capital firm, with the potential to increase that amount to $100M in future funding rounds.