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The former Nissan car plant in St. Petersburg, Russia, will be run by AvtoVAZ, with production planned to start in 2023, according to reports citing Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.
AvtoVAZ to Build Cars at Nissan Plant in Russia Read More
Chinese brands account for almost a third of Russia’s car market, data shared with Reuters shows, as the sector more than any other shows China’s growing importance to the economy following the exodus of Western companies.
Chinese Grab Russian Car Market Share After Western Rivals Exit Read More
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is contemplating whether to withdraw or stay in the Russian market. As the war between Russia and Ukraine prolongs, the production & sales operations of Hyundai and its affiliate Kia has suffered badly.
Hyundai Group Contemplating Whether to Leave or Stay in Russia Read More
Ford of America and Mercedes-Benz of Germany are the latest Western companies to close up shops in Russia, with the moves coming more than 8 months after Russian troops invaded Ukraine.
Ford and Mercedes-Benz Complete their Exits from Russia Read More
Chinese brands have been making steady inroads in Kazakhstan and are seizing market share amid shortages of cars and parts from Russia due to sanctions.
Chinese Cars Conquer Kazakhstan as Russian Imports End Read More
Volkswagen Group is the latest to consider making an exit from Russia. The German auto giant is reportedly looking for an investor to take over its factory in Kaluga, southwest of Moscow, where production was halted soon after the Ukraine war began.
Volkswagen to Exit Russia Read More
Nissan has taken the decision not to resume operations in Russia after it halted production due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Now in the process of complete exit from the Russian market, the Japanese automaker has also suffered a hefty $687 million loss.
Nissan Completely Exits Russia Read More
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and pressure from ever-tightening sanctions, Russia is designing a strategy meant to make the country’s automotive industry more self-sufficient.
Russia Planning for More Self-Sufficient Auto Industry Read More
Mazda is the latest automaker that is on the verge of quitting the Russian market.
Mazda Considering to End Production in Russia Read More
Toyota will close its plant in St. Petersburg, Russia, and may sell it, amid shortages of key components and materials following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Toyota to Close and Sell its Russian Plant Read More