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Articles with tag "Automobiles"

Over 600 Chinese Car Dealerships Close in Russia in 2025

Chinese brands’ share of Russia’s dealership network declined to 64% from 67% after 643 showrooms selling Chinese vehicles closed.

Lada Sales Plunge 25% in 2025 as High Interest Rates, Recycling Fees Bite

After Lada, 2025’s second and third biggest sellers in Russia were the Chinese brands Haval at 173,300 vehicles and Chery at 99,810.
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AvtoVAZ Returns to 5-Day Workweek After Sales Slump in 2025

In late September, the carmaker cut wages, laid off employees and shortened its work schedule to four days in response to falling sales.
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New Car Prices Rise in Russia as Tax Hikes Take Effect

Higher prices are expected to weigh on sales after strong late-2025 demand, when buyers rushed to purchase cars before increases took effect.
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AvtoVAZ Recalls Over 33K Lada Grantas Due to Driveshaft Defect

The recall applies to Lada Grantas sold between June 6 and Dec. 12, 2025, Russia’s standards watchdog Rosstandart said.
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AvtoVAZ Says It's Considering Building a Rival to BMW X5

The company plans to launch the Lada Azimut crossover in 2026, describing it as a model belonging to a “higher class” than the BMW X5.
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Hundreds of Porsche Owners in Russia Unable to Start Cars After System Failure

Dealers said service requests spiked late last week as cars lost connection to their onboard alarm modules, which are linked via satellite.
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Russia’s AvtoVAZ Expects Lada Output to Drop 40% in 2025 – Reports

The company’s shipped output is projected at 464.5 billion rubles ($5.92 billion) for 2025, down 27.7% from last year.
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Gazprom Takes Control of Luxury Carmaker Aurus After Buying 51% Stake

The new investor is reportedly expected to commit additional funds to develop the brand, whose limousines are used by Putin and senior officials.
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Thousands of Car Carriers Backed Up at Russia’s Borders as Importers Rush to Beat Fee Hike

Roughly 3,000-4,000 car transporters carrying up to 10 vehicles each are currently stuck in lines at border checkpoints.
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Mazda Becomes First Foreign Automaker to Lose Russian Joint Venture Buyback Rights

The Japanese automaker had sold its 50% stake in the Mazda Sollers Manufacturing RUS joint venture with an option to buy back the assets within three years...
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How Russia’s Auto Industry Ran Out of Road

Russia’s auto industry is floundering in the face of tough competition from China, weak domestic demand and poor export prospects.
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BMW Reclaims Top Spot Among Premium Foreign Car Brands in Russia Despite Sanctions

Overall, sales of new premium vehicles so far in 2025 are down by about one-third from 2024.
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Russian Court Rules Repeat Drunk Drivers Can Lose Their Cars

More than 384,000 drivers were caught driving under the influence in Russia in 2024, according to official data.
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Russia’s Auto Industry Faces Labor Shortages as 4-Day Work Week Forces Employees Out – Reports

Employee incomes have fallen by about 20% since GAZ introduced a four-day work week in July, Mash reported.
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Mass Production of New Lada Sedan Pushed Back Amid Parts Shortages, Supply Chain Strains

Analysts said the delay was likely due to shortages of components, disruptions in electronic parts supplies and broader logistical problems.
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Fourth Russian Automaker Cuts Workweek Amid Deepening Industry Slump

"This is a necessary measure caused by a 60% decline in the bus market as a result of reduced purchases of new vehicles," the company said.
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Russia's Largest Automaker to Slash Wages After Shift to 4-Day Workweek – Reports

Workers will also reportedly lose access to overtime pay, a move that has prompted some employees to consider resigning.
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Russia Bans Imports of Chinese Trucks Over Alleged Safety Violations

The move comes as Russia’s auto industry faces a deepening crisis, with major domestic producers shifting to a four-day workweek amid falling demand...
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Russian Automakers Shift to 4-Day Workweeks Amid Market Slump

High interest, falling sales and increased competition from imports are putting increasing strain on Russia's automaking industry.
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