How Russia’s auto industry ran out of road.
3 November 2025
Russia’s carmakers are facing mounting problems as falling sales and deteriorating finances put the industry under strain.
Despite government promises to revive car manufacturing, Russia’s auto industry is floundering in the face of tough competition from China, weak domestic demand and poor export prospects.
Despite government promises to revive car manufacturing, Russia’s auto industry is floundering in the face of tough competition from China, weak domestic demand and poor export prospects.