Shahab Khodro
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Shahab Khodro 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. In 2003 they began producing 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.
Tovarna avtomobilov Maribor
Tovarna avtomobilov Maribor was a Yugoslav and Slovenian commercial vehicle manufacturer based in the city of Maribor.-History:TAM began as an aircraft-parts factory founded by the occupying Germans in 1941...
, a former Yugoslavian company, in manufacturing buses. The company later entered into technical co-operation with Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
Group of France, who purchased a 35% stake in the company. In 2003 they began producing CNG
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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.