OEMs
Uzbek Ravon automobiles will be assembled in Russia
Rossiyskaya Gazeta.- The assembly production project of Ravon automobiles at Derways factory in Cherkessk has been approved within the framework of the economic cooperation with Uzbekistan. The relevant statement
Ford Sollers will keep its dealer network in Russia
RNS.- Ford Sollers joint venture will retain its dealer network after leaving the car business in Russia, as reported by the company press office. According to the statement, the company
Volkswagen will manufacture Tharu crossovers in Russia
RBK.- The new compact crossover of Volkswagen, which is manufactured on the basis of Skoda Karoq, will be sold in Russia under the name of Tharu. The relevant statement
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce will contact the government to resolve the issue of state support to GAZ Group
TASS.- The feasibility of state support for GAZ Group, which is under US sanctions, through the purchase of vehicles for government agencies may be assessed in the second half
Avtotor has started the production of Ford Trucks F-Max
Autostat.- Avtotor has started the serial production of the new generation of the Ford Trucks F-Max road tractors. The vehicles are equipped with 12.7-litres, 500 hp Ecotorq diesel engines
Russian car market has declined by 3% in April 2019
RusAutoNewsCom. – As announced by the AEB Automobile Manufacturers Committee, Russian car market has decreased by 2.7%, or by 4129 units year-on-year in April 2019, and amounted to 148,296
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sales have declined 38% within the first quarter
Autostat.- 124 new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class cars have been sold in Russia within the first quarter of 2019. The figure indicates a 38% decrease in sales year-on-year, down from 201
The net profit of Avtovaz has amounted to 5.9 billion rubles in 2018
Finmarket.- The net profit of Avtovaz has amounted to 5.9 billion rubles in 2018, according to IFRS, in contrast with the loss of 9.7 billion rubles in 2017, as indicated
Russian sales of Lamborghini have risen by 9 times during the first quarter
Autostat.- 28 new Lamborghini vehicles have been sold in Russia within the first three months of 2019. The sales figure is equivalent to a 9 times year-on-year growth. It
St Petersburg automotive industry has grown by 6% within the first quarter
RusAutoNewsCom.- According to Auto-Dealer-SPb data, the share of St Petersburg automotive industry in Russian car production has amounted to 24.2% within the January – March period of 2019. Hyundai,
