Tag Archives: Russia

EU steps up dispute with Russia over car-recycling fees

Aftermarket shops can promote services to customers using infograph

The European Union asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to rule on the legality of a recycling fee imposed by Russia on imported cars, stepping up a trade dispute between the two.

Renault-Nissan partner AvtoVAZ posts first-half loss

Renault-Nissan partner AvtoVAZ posts first-half loss

Russia’s largest carmaker AvtoVAZ swung to a first-half net loss as the country’s economic slowdown took a heavy toll on demand.

Changan to begin Russia sales in 2014

Changan to begin Russia sales in 2014

Changan Automobile Co. plans to launch car sales next year in Russia, a popular export market for Chinese automakers, the Chongqing Business Daily newspaper reported. Changan unveiled a new SUV concept, the S95, at the Frankfurt auto show last month

Russia’s car market overtakes Germany in August sales

Russia's car market overtakes Germany in August sales

Russia’s car market became the largest in Europe in August, overtaking Germany due to a fall in sales there, according to Russia’s analytical agency Autostat.

Russia’s car market will be Europe’s biggest by 2020, forecaster says

Russia's car market will be Europe's biggest by 2020, forecaster says

The Russian auto market will overcome its current slump and overtake Germany to become the largest in Europe – and the fifth biggest globally – by 2020 as car ownership increases, a Boston Consulting Group study said.