All About Lada
How a car in Moscow ended up in Detroit and other fascinating facts about the Lada 1200s
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Toyota RAV4 Sales Surpass 10 Million Units
Compact SUV Joins Elite Club, Next Up Plug-In Hybrid Variant
Renault: New Business Customers Wanted
Renault SA tells analysts it wants to find new business partners to supply with vehicles and components.
Car Sales in Russia End 8-Month Losing Streak
Sales of cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia totaled 157,100 units last month, virtually unchanged from September 2018.
Car Sales Slip 1% in Russia
Sales of cars and light-duty trucks in Russia declined 1% to 145,500 units last month, the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses reports.
Car Sales Drop 2% in Russia
July deliveries of cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia slipped to 140,000 units from 143,500 in the same period last year.
Schafer to Head Porsche Engineering Unit
Porsche AG’s has appointed Peter Schafer to become chairman of its Porsche Engineering Group subsidiary on Aug 1.
2014 Car Sales in Russia
This six-page report from the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses describes in detail the 10% decline to 2.49 million in deliveries of passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles in Russia in 2014.
Car Sales Continue to Shrink in Russia
Deliveries of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia declined 3% to 151,200 units in June, says the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses.
Rostec to Sell Stake in AvtoVAZ to Renault
State-controlled Russian conglomerate Rostec says it will reduce its stake in carmaker OAO AvtoVAZ to 25% by selling 10 billion rubles ($154 million) worth of its holding to Renault SA.
Ford Seeks Buyers for Idled Plants in Russia
Ford Motor Co., which is closing three factories in Russia, says it is ready to sell two of the shuttered facilities.
Light Vehicle Sales in Russia Slip 3%
Sales of passenger car and light commercial vehicles in Russia declined to 148,300 units in April from 152,400 vehicles a year ago.
Car Sales Rise 2% in Russia
Retail sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia climbed 2% to 160,200 units in March, the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses reports.
Ford Confirms 3 Plant Closures in Russia
Ford Motor Co. confirms it is restructuring its vehicle-making venture with Russia’s Sollers PJSC by phasing out car production and building only commercial vans.
2013 Car Sales in Russia
This six-page report from the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses details the 5% decline in passenger vehicle sales in Russia to 2.78 million units in 2013.
Car Sales Grow 6% in Russia
Deliveries of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia climbed 6% to 175,200 units in December, says the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses.
Vehicle Sales Grow 10% in Russia
Demand for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia rose 10% to 167,500 units, the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses reports.
Car Sales Rise 8% in Russia
Retail sales of cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia rose 8% to 160,400 units in October, the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses reports.
Light-Vehicle Sales Rise 6% in Russia
Deliveries of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia climbed 6% to 157,400 units in September, according to the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses.
GM Shelves Replacement for Russian Niva SUV
General Motors Co. says it has stopped development work on a next-generation version of the Chevrolet Niva small SUV, the company’s last Russian-built model.
August Car Sales in Russia Climb 11%
Sales of passenger and light commercial vehicles in Russia rose 11% to 147,400 units in August, the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses reports.
Renault to Phase Out Dacia Variants in Russia
Renault Group aims to replace the rebranded Dacia cars it currently sells in Russia with its own models.
July Vehicle Sales Climb 11% in Russia
Demand for cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia grew 11% to 143,500 units in July, the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses reports.
Russia’s Car Sales Growth Slows to 11%
Sales of cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia grew 11% to 156,400 units in June, the slowest pace in 14 months.
Light-Vehicle Sales Jump 18% in Russia
Car and light commercial vehicle sales in Russia surged to 147,500 units in May from 125,000 units in the same month last year, the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses reports.
April Sales in Russia Climb 18%
April deliveries in Russia of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles grew 18% to 152,400 units as the market continues to rebound.
Renault Names New CEO For AvtoVAZ
Renault SA has appointed Yves Caracatzanis, currently CEO of its Dacia operations, to head Russian carmaker OAO AvtoVAZ, effective June 1.