RTDS Center, a Russian car dealer once involved in official Renault sales, is pursuing a damages claim against the French automaker exceeding 0.5 billion rubles. This development was reported by TASS, citing documents from the Moscow Arbitration Court.
On October 25, the Russian company submitted a statement of claim amounting to 534 million rubles. The case file, however, does not reveal the grounds behind RTDS’s decision to seek such a substantial sum from Renault. This lack of disclosed rationale has left observers seeking clarity on the legal basis and the circumstances surrounding the dispute.
RTDS Group of Companies traces its roots to 1991, and it established Russia’s first official Renault dealership in 1994. After Renault exited the Russian market, RTDS adapted its business, continuing to sell and service vehicles from Chinese brands such as Changan, Omoda, and Chery. Despite the change in principal brand representation, RTDS remains actively involved in servicing Renault vehicles alongside its current line-up, illustrating a diversified approach that spans multiple marques and customer needs.
Separately, AvtoVAZ previously launched a roadside assistance program for Nissan owners, signaling ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing after-sales support and value for motorists in the region, a context some analysts link to broader regional strategies for vehicle ownership experience and brand loyalty.