Shahab Khodro (
Persian: شهاب خودرو) is an Iranian company which manufactures autobuses. Founded in 1962, it is one of the oldest and best-known Iranian motor companies.
The company began producing double-decker buses in 1972. In 1987 Shahab Khodro company teamed up with
TAM, a former
Yugoslavian company, in manufacturing buses. The company later entered into technical co-operation with
Renault Group of
France, who purchased a 35% stake in the company.
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/ref> In 2003 they began producing compressed natural gas, CNG buses. The company produces 1000 buses per year and 500 assorted service vehicles. The company produces other vehicle-related products and functions such as frames, body shop, painting shop, chassis assembly line, trimming hall, machining press, and welding shops.
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External links
Official site
Bus manufacturers of Iran
Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1962
Iranian companies established in 1962
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