Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Porsche Halts Car Sales In Iran

Porsche Halts Car Sales In Iran -- Huffington Post

Porsche has joined Hyundai in its decision to cease selling cars in Iran, after a group called United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) asked both automakers to stop.

A Porsche spokesman confirmed the company is no longer shipping to Iran.

"Consumers here have the power to force these companies out of Iran and tighten the screws on Tehran's regime," said New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, who had teamed up with UANI to launch Iran Watch List. "Our message is clear: You can do business with the Iranian regime, or you can do business with the American consumer. But you can't do both."

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Update: Porsche Closes Operations In Iran -- Auto Spies

My Comment: A prediction .... other luxury car makers (and regular car makers) will probably follow suit.

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