As the interviews and analysis in this Automotive World special report show, the Russian automotive industry is widely expected to enjoy an upturn from 2018. That will bring welcome relief for all concerned, but it means, of course, that there is still one more difficult year to endure.
Download this exclusive special report to learn how vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and other Russian automotive industry stakeholders have dealt with this most difficult of crises, and how they are preparing for the future.
‘Special report: Russia’s auto industry’ (https://www.automotiveworld.com/research/special-report-russias-auto-industry/) is available to download now from the research section of AutomotiveWorld.com.
In this report:
- From roller coaster to resurgence – Russia’s auto industry to recover in 2017
- Russian govt promotes special investment contracts to stimulate auto sector
- Could exports save Russian auto industry from a perfect storm?
- Russia’s red light turns amber for auto industry investors
- Interview: Alexander Moynov, Managing Director, Kia Motors Russia
- EVs integral to Renault’s Russian renaissance, says OEM
- Truck and bus segments to pull GAZ Group through Russian trough
- High-tech aspirations meet reality on Russia’s roads
- Russia is ‘the place to be’ for global auto suppliers
- Market pick-up from 2018, says Russian auto industry body
Quotes from the report:
The Russian automotive sector is on the edge of a deep crisis, and government support is vital to reignite growth – Natalia Nikitina and Viktoria Litskalova, KPMG
Our key dealers are looking quite positively at business; our internal valuation data shows that at least 97% of the dealers are profitable, which is an amazing number for the current situation – Alexander Moynov, Managing Director, Kia Motors Russia
It’s only the very beginning [for EVs] in Russia. We’ve seen in England, France, and across Europe that at the very beginning you have to work extremely hard… Not for a high number of sales, but to prepare for the future – Jerome Pannaud, Commercial Director, Renault Russia
We look at exports as a real opportunity for additional growth in our business…We want to double our exports in the next five years, and with the new product line we can do it – Manfred Eibeck, Chief Executive, Russian Machines
OEMs see that when people don’t buy cars, they start to buy mobility – Konstantin Polunin, Partner, BCG
Following a decline in production there is always a rise, and manufacturers are seeking opportunities to invest in their future – Alexey Serezhenkin, Deputy Executive Director, Association of Russian Automakers
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