TEHRAN- Over 11 months this Iranian year (ends on March 20) automakers produced 735,334 passenger cars, a drop of 74,634 units, equivalent to 9.2%, compared to the same period last year.

According to a Mehr News Agency report, based on the stated goals of the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade, the country's three largest automakers were supposed to produce one million passenger cars this year, meaning an average monthly production of 83,333 units. However, a review of the statistics and information published on the Kodal system shows that over the 11-month period this year, Iran Khodro, SAIPA, and Pars Khodro produced 735,334 passenger cars, meaning an average monthly production of 66,848 passenger cars.

If the production situation had proceeded according to the targets, by the end of 11 months, these automakers' production should have reached 916,663 units. Therefore, car production at the end of 11 months is 181,329 units behind the announced plan, equivalent to 19.8%.

Furthermore, compared to the same period last year, which saw 809,968 units produced, this shows a drop of 74,634 units, equivalent to 9.2%.

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