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In 2011, Chinese-branded cars assembled in Iran represented about 1.6 percent of total car production, according to IHS. Last year, they accounted for 8 percent, or 90,000 units out of a total of 1.07 million vehicles.

A tongue-in-cheek TV report this year highlighted just how fed up Iranians are with one of their most well-used cars. A Painful Choice — a segment on a news programme — showed several dozen Kia Prides lined up at the border for export to Iraq.

TEHRAN, Iran — The nuclear deal struck by Iran and six world powers will put more rubber on the road in the Islamic Republic.