Global auto concerns such as Mercedes and BMW could be history within 10 years. This opinion was expressed by the Vice President of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin in an interview with the publication. “Expert”.
According to him, there is currently a lot of talk about the Chinese auto industry capturing the Russian market, but this is also happening in other countries of the world. Oreshkin noted that China has managed to become a leader in automobile exports.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if companies like Mercedes and BMW become history within ten years,” said one of the Russian leader’s aides.
Oreshkin believes that the named brands will continue to exist as brands, but will repeat the fate of Volvo sold to China, that is, their cars will cease to be essentially European.
This week it was reported that the most popular Chinese model in the Russian secondary car market in November this year. happened Passage of Chery Tiggo.
In total, resale of Chery Tiggo last autumn month reached 803 units. Second place was taken by the Lifan Solano sedan (673 units). The third most popular SUV was the Great Wall Hover (606 units).
Previously compiled Portrait of the average Chinese car buyer in the Russian Federation.