IRAQ | Automotive Industry

[sheytanElKebir]

iskandariya factory has recently released a number of new tenders, including for a 12m cold steel press, 250kg production crane that indicates they are about to introduce a new model (Scania 4x2 truck) to their production line.

http://www.scaiiraq.net/mon.asp

[BigDreamer]

cool

[sheytanElKebir]

Today I saw on Iraqia TV an advertisement by SCAI Iskandaria factory for two Great wall pickups and one great wall saloon car as new products made at Iskandaria.

[BigDreamer]

Great Wall .. hm... was hoping for something better

[Yousifovic]

yeah i saw them ..they look actually good

[sheytanElKebir]

the pickup is the gerat wall deer. a copy of the last model of the hilux i think.



and the voleex c30 an average looking saloon.

[sheytanElKebir]

to get an idea about the size of iskandariya car factory. see this satellite image,

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.90....panoramio.all

its about 8km2

[BigDreamer]

how reliable are the iskandariya products ? and how expensive are the spare parts?

Great Wall for example, doesn't have a good reputation here for reliability .

[sheytanElKebir]

well. they're not toyota are they

good thing about them is that free servicing is included for the period of the warranty (i'm not sure if its 3 or 5 years), and its done ast the SCAI authorised service station with trained technicians and genuine parts so no shoddy backstreet mechanics.

Also, with a small ($1000) deposit, you can take one of these with a $200/month payment making it affordable for state employees, farmers, taxi drivers, shop owners (who together constitute over 80% of the population).

[BigDreamer]

that sounds like a good plan actually.. I'm somewhat surprised

[sheytanElKebir]

Something good in Iraq is always surprising!

[sheytanElKebir]

BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: A Minister of Industry and Minerals Ahmed Nasser Al-Karbouli, a plan of his ministry to sign the 8 contracts for automotive assembly as well as 9 different brands of cars in Iraq, in addition to the production of tires and batteries.

Karbouli said in a statement quoted by the newspaper statement issued Tuesday, “the Ministry of Industry and Minerals plan to sign the 8 contracts to assemble cars from brands of sherry and Alscanea as well as 9 brands of cars Alhonday and Kinao the Abbey, made half of next year, in addition to the production of batteries, and tires.”

The minister said he “was the conclusion of contracts with international companies for the manufacture of agricultural tractors of a kind, Nyuhulnd Forqsn and mortality, and industrial agricultural sprays cum laude from Italian companies, French and Turkish.”

The Minister of Industry that his ministry was “looking for a process of engagement with the foreign investor, there is also a need for change in the investment law No. 21 and 22 for the year 1997 in addition to other laws,” adding that “the foreign investor looking for investment and acquisitions in addition to the plan put forward by the Ministry is participate in profits, according to the proportion of production in a way upward.”

The minister pointed out that “most laboratories in the provinces that need rehabilitation does not work, mostly because the card design as the petrochemical plant to operate at half capacity and it needs to 75 Mqmq gas, which refuses to furnish the oil ministry because of an initial production of electricity.”

He added, “has been monitoring the allocations for the rehabilitation of the iron and steel plant in the current investment plan, since there are international companies applied for investment.”

[sheytanElKebir]

SCAI is now advertising "BYD" cars.

I am not sure which model though!

http://www.byd.com/

[sheytanElKebir]

Launching of Renault franchise in Baghdad

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:20 GMT
The French Automobile Manufacturing Company, Renault, has entered the Iraqi market which is believed to be a promising and favorable platform for international investments and even productions.

Iraq’s private sector car dealers have gone beyond importing the newest car models that appeal to Iraqis, they have taken up a daring challenge to consider the production and manufacturing of Iraqi cars in a step that seems to be strongly supported by the government’s automobile manufacturers.

In the launching ceremony of Renault franchise in Baghdad, foreign automobile manufacturers affirmed for their part that a promising investment future lays ahead of Iraq if political stability reigns over.

Iraqi Security Commands in their turn showed optimism towards foreign firms’ move to invest in Iraq which they believe is a positive sign of security stability, Alsumaria reporter said.

[BigDreamer]

really awsome news !!! you're on a roll today LOL

[elusive]

Originally Posted by sheytanElKebir

Launching of Renault franchise in Baghdad

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:20 GMT
The French Automobile Manufacturing Company, Renault, has entered the Iraqi market which is believed to be a promising and favorable platform for international investments and even productions.

Iraq’s private sector car dealers have gone beyond importing the newest car models that appeal to Iraqis, they have taken up a daring challenge to consider the production and manufacturing of Iraqi cars in a step that seems to be strongly supported by the government’s automobile manufacturers.

In the launching ceremony of Renault franchise in Baghdad, foreign automobile manufacturers affirmed for their part that a promising investment future lays ahead of Iraq if political stability reigns over.

Iraqi Security Commands in their turn showed optimism towards foreign firms’ move to invest in Iraq which they believe is a positive sign of security stability, Alsumaria reporter said.

cool but does that mean they opened a showroom or what? i would like to see a pic of it

[elusive]

okay it is a showroom

[sheytanElKebir]

Renault GCC has announced that United Trading Automobile Company (UTAC), a new joint venture company formed by Mr. Khalil Abdel-Wahab Al Bunnia and partners has been appointed as the official distributor of Renault passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Iraq. The joint venture partnership is formed from a tight triangular partnership between Al Bunnia Group, CET Holding and AW Rostamani which will provide confidence and assurance to the Iraqi market.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the new Renault showroom at Arasat, Baghdad.

The appointment of UTAC marks the official launch for the Renault brand and product range in Iraq and simultaneously reinforces Iraq's continuing post-war economic recovery.

Renault's strategy in the Iraqi market is to deliver an unbeatable combination of high quality passenger and light commercial vehicles ideally suited to a wide variety of customer needs and with the proven automotive retailing, after sales service and parts expertise of AW Rostamani Group (AWR). AWR is already a well-known name in automotive industry in Iraq through its representation of the Nissan brand. AWR will take overall management responsibility for Renault's activities by adopting its best practices and taking a customer-centric approach.

Speaking at the launch event, Renault's Executive Vice President for Asia and Africa, Mr. Katsumi Nakamura stated "Renault's on-going plan is to expand its sales outside of Europe and to engineer its product range specifically for emerging markets such as Iraq. Last year, we re-launched the brand into the Saudi Arabian market and today's launch into Iraq is of equal importance as we aim to ensure 50% of Renault's global sales are in markets outside of Europe by 2013. Renault is becoming a truly international brand backed by the power of the Renault-Nissan alliance with manufacturing plants outside of France in Korea, Romania and Turkey. With the combined expertise of the partnership forming UTAC, I am confident that the Renault brand will quickly establish itself as a popular choice in the Iraqi automotive sector" he concluded.

Attending the launch event, UTAC Chairman Khalil Abdel-Wahab Al Bunnia commented "Our partnership with Renault was primarily driven by their quality product range which will be very competitively priced and ensure a low cost of ownership for Iraqi consumers. In addition to this we have carefully chosen to partner with AW Rostamani who will ensure a customer-first approach in operating UTAC's facilities. Our strategy includes expansion of the Renault sales, service and parts offering across Iraq and so this is just the first chapter in the Renault in Iraq story".

Renault GCC's Managing Director, Mr. Mustansir Lakdawala, is confident of the success of the new dealership and stated that Renault is enthusiastic to enter in Iraq with exciting models on offer and exceptional customer service.

"Iraq is an extremely important market for us and we have big plans for the coming months. In-depth planning, analysis and huge investments have been made to develop new facilities and showrooms for our esteemed clients. All the cars we bring to Iraq are tested, adapted and aligned to suit the regions requirements. I am confident that together with our new partners, UTAC, we will gain market confidence and replicate the success we have witnessed across the GCC."

UTAC's commitment to Renault in the Iraqi market is underlined by a significant investment plan of more than ID25bn including showrooms, state-of-the-art service centers plus a network of spare part outlets. UTAC also plans a significant expansion strategy in the future to increase the Renault 'footprint' in Iraq with plans for further Sales/Service/Spare parts facilities as well as commitment to a training centre. UTAC also plans to add additional retail partners to grow the geographic reach of the Renault presence in Iraq.

UTAC will offer from launch a wide range of 11 different Renault passenger and light commercial vehicles including: The Renault Logan sedan, Logan pick up and Logan van and the Logan MCV 7-seater family vehicle. The Sandero five door hatchback, the Duster SUV, the Koleos 4x4 SUV, the Megane hatch, Fluence sedan and the brand new Safrane sedan. The large Renault Trafic van will also be available.

Renault is a leading brand with a heritage of over 100 years of automotive excellence. In 1999, Renault bought a 44.3% stake in Nissan forging a powerful alliance. Today the Renault-Nissan alliance forms the fourth largest automotive group in the world.

Renowned for its cutting edge designs under the brand tagline 'Drive the Change', Renault is a pioneer when it comes to safety and is the only manufacturer that has 12 of its models certified with 5-stars from the Euro NCAP organization (European New Car Assessment Programme).

[sheytanElKebir]

The Czech Company ZETOR has announced that it will refurbish and resume the production of ZETOR tractors at Iskandariya that were stopped after 1990.

They will update the plant to produce new models to fulfill Iraq's domestic needs.

http://www.zetor.com/



initial production capacity will be 1000 tractors a year, but with Iraq needing around 150,000 tractors that is surely set to rise in future...

[sheytanElKebir]

Dear mod, would it be possible to rename this thread to Iraqi automotive industry news and maybe move it to the root of the Iraqi sub forum?