Toyota Motor Corporation does not officially supply spare parts and assemblies to Russia. While the company maintains that it does not resume standard parts shipments, some dealers report the import of non-sanctioned parts used to service vehicles, a stance echoed by the Japanese automaker’s press service.
Officials note that the company has not reactivated a broad parts supply to Russia. Yet, service work within Russia has continued to a limited extent, using components that can be obtained domestically without breaching sanctions, according to Toyota’s public statements.
*This material was produced by an author who authoritatively operates under foreign agent status in the Russian Federation.*
Earlier reporting indicated that Toyota had restarted the delivery of unsanctioned spare parts directly to Russia at the close of the previous year.
In March of the prior year, Toyota announced an indefinite pause on the production and supply of Toyota and Lexus vehicles within Russia. The associated Russian plant was shuttered in September, with workforce reductions occurring as a consequence. Despite this pause, Toyota has continued ongoing discussions about the plant’s future with the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade as well as the government in St. Petersburg.
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Source: TAS