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Industry Volkswagen sells Russian shares and factory to local investor

Volkswagen sells Russian shares and factory to local investor

The facility in Kaluga is now owned by a Russian company.
By Brian Potter 23 May 2023
Industry Hyundai is the next automaker to exit Russia - report

Hyundai is the next automaker to exit Russia - report

The Korean firm is waiting for final approval from the local government.
By Anthony Karr 29 April 2023
07:25 Curiosity and Wondering How do people in coldest inhabited places on Earth own, drive cars?

How do people in coldest inhabited places on Earth own, drive cars?

With temperatures dropping to as low as -70 degrees C, the process is tedious and taxing.
By Brian Potter 07 February 2023
Manufacturing / Production Mazda sells stake in Russian joint venture for 1 euro

Mazda sells stake in Russian joint venture for 1 euro

The contract stipulates Mazda can buy back its stake in the next three years.
By Brian Potter 14 November 2022
Corporate / Financial Ford leaving Russia after selling 49-percent stake in joint venture

Ford leaving Russia after selling 49-percent stake in joint venture

The automaker halted operations in the country back in March.
By Anthony Alaniz 29 October 2022
Corporate / Financial Mercedes is the latest automaker to leave Russia

Mercedes is the latest automaker to leave Russia

It's selling the assets to a local auto dealer chain.
By Brian Potter 27 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production After two decades, Moskvich production to restart in December

After two decades, Moskvich production to restart in December

Cars will be made at the former Renault plant in Moscow.
By Brian Potter 24 October 2022
Official Nissan to exit Russian market and sell its factory

Nissan to exit Russian market and sell its factory

The Central Research and Development Automobile and Engine Institute is buying all of Nissan's assets.
By Brian Potter 12 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production Toyota ends manufacturing operations in Russia

Toyota ends manufacturing operations in Russia

The plant in Saint Petersburg has been shut down since March. The closure is now permanent.
By Christopher Smith 24 September 2022
Crashes / Wrecks See driver light up a cigarette and inadvertently his car at petrol station

See driver light up a cigarette and inadvertently his car at petrol station

Who would've thought mixing fire with petrol vapours would be dangerous?
By Brian Potter 04 August 2022
Motorsport.com F1 hits out at Bernie Ecclestone's Putin defence

F1 hits out at Bernie Ecclestone's Putin defence

‘Very stark contrast’ to the values of the sport.
By Jonathan Noble 01 July 2022
Industry VW offers employees in Russia pay-offs to quit voluntarily

VW offers employees in Russia pay-offs to quit voluntarily

VW's plants in Nizhny Novogorod and Kaluga are currently not operating.
By Anthony Karr 11 June 2022
Technology High-power E-bikes are helping Ukrainians stop Russian invaders

High-power E-bikes are helping Ukrainians stop Russian invaders

Electric bikes from ELEEK and Delfast are being outfitted for combat in Ukraine.
By Brian Potter 23 May 2022
Industry Volkswagen ID.5 EV delayed due to Ukraine wiring harness shortage

Volkswagen ID.5 EV delayed due to Ukraine wiring harness shortage

VW just announced it will resume production at its Germany EV factories next week, but there are still supply chain issues.
By Brian Potter 28 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen will resume production at German EV factories

Volkswagen will resume production at German EV factories

VW paused EV production temporarily in Germany, but it now has a plan to restart factory operations.
By Brian Potter 25 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Renault stops production in Russia, adjusts 2022 financial outlook

Renault stops production in Russia, adjusts 2022 financial outlook

Lada will try to reduce exposure to imported components.
By Brian Potter 25 March 2022
Technology Musk's Starlink internet in Ukraine: 1000s active,

Musk's Starlink internet in Ukraine: 1000s active, "very effective"

Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov says more terminals are still showing up every other day.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2022
Industry Electric vehicle cost may go up due to Russian invasion

Electric vehicle cost may go up due to Russian invasion

One study predicts that it could cost manufacturers up to $8,000 more to make an EV battery pack by the end of 2022.
By Brian Potter 22 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Germany: Volkswagen extends production pause for MEB-based EVs

Germany: Volkswagen extends production pause for MEB-based EVs

The major plant in Zwickau will remain idle until April due to a lack of parts.
By Brian Potter 22 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production Bridgestone donating to Ukraine and ceasing production in Russia

Bridgestone donating to Ukraine and ceasing production in Russia

The brand will financially support its workers through these times.
By Brian Potter 17 March 2022
Industry Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink internet app: Massive downloads in Ukraine

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink internet app: Massive downloads in Ukraine

For folks wondering if Starlink is working in Ukraine, or if many in the country are even aware of it, here we have it.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2022
10:27 Industry Tesla reportedly makes Powerwall

Tesla reportedly makes Powerwall "how to" video for Ukrainians

Tesla sent expensive Powerwall home battery systems to Ukraine for use as mobile power stations.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2022
Motorsport.com Vettel explains ‘No War’ F1 helmet design he wishes wasn’t needed

Vettel explains ‘No War’ F1 helmet design he wishes wasn’t needed

Helmet design is a “strong sign” to show support for Ukraine.
By Luke Smith 14 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production BMW Z4 production stopping for two weeks due to lack of parts

BMW Z4 production stopping for two weeks due to lack of parts

Production of the 5 Series is also affected.
By Jacob Oliva 13 March 2022
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