automobile industry

Avtovaz eyeing production of new Lada cars in Uzbekistan

Avtovaz eyeing production of new Lada cars in Uzbekistan

Avtovaz is looking at the idea of producing the next generation of Lada Vesta automobiles in Uzbekistan, president of the Russian automaker Maxim Sokolov told reporters at the Innoprom. Central Asia fair. "Already now, together …

Russian dealer closes deal on Mercedes-Benz assets acquisition

Russian dealer closes deal on Mercedes-Benz assets acquisition

Avtodom has closed the deal on acquisition of Mercedes-Benz assets in Russia, the company said on Tuesday. "On April 25, 2023, the Avtodom group of companies announced the completion of the transaction on the purchase of Russian …

Türkiye's first indigenous electric car Togg takes to road

Türkiye's first indigenous electric car Togg takes to road

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday officially became the first owner of Türkiye’s indigenous electric vehicle (EV), as long-awaited shipments start. Erdoğan, accompanied by first lady Emine Erdoğan, was …

Iran bans import of French automobiles

Iran bans import of French automobiles

Iran has imposed a ban on the import of French automobiles due to "unprofessional behavior" of the country, the Industry, Mine and Trade Ministry has announced. Omid Qalibaf, a ministry spokesman, said in a statement that the …

Stellantis suspends vehicle production in Russia

Stellantis suspends vehicle production in Russia

Carmaker Stellantis said on Tuesday it was suspending production at its Russian plant due to logistical difficulties and sanctions imposed on Moscow. The world's fourth-largest automaker, which produced and sold the Peugeot, …