Automakers investing in Russia
RUSSIA: Renault confirms talks with AvtoVaz
Renault has confirmed it is in talks with AvtoVaz of Russia about a possible future collaboration, according to Reuters. A…
GERMANY: VW names Russian factory location
Volkswagen has chosen Kaluga, southwest of Moscow, as the site of its Russian production plant. According to The Associated Press,…
EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: Chinese automakers establish Russian presence by stealth
It has been a struggle for established automakers to set up successful manufacturing businesses in Russia. Economic stability in the…
ANALYSIS: Severstal-Auto’s flexible business model for growth in Russia
Vasily Boitsov of Severstal-Auto represents the new entrepreneurship which is emergent in Russia. Speaking at the JD Power Outlook Conference…
RUSSIA: Renault to double Logan capacity
Renault plans to double Logan production capacity in Russia to 120,000 units a year, according to dpa-AFX news. Renault is…
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ANALYSIS: RUSSIA: Tighter vehicle emission regulations set to squeeze local producers
The introduction of tighter vehicle emission regulations in Russia is set to squeeze Russia’s indigenous carmakers. Euro II emission standards…
JAPAN: Nissan joins automakers trek to St Petersburg
Nissan Motor plans to spend US$200m on a new assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. The announcement was made in…
RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ promises new cars in 2009
Russia’s largest car manufacturer AvtoVAZ plans to start production of newer B and C class cars in 2009, Vladimir Artyakov,…