Audi, BMW and EV Models Shift in Russia Amid Sanctions and Parallel Imports
In mid-2023, the Russian car market saw a notable uptick in parallel imports, with several Audi and BMW models entering through new channels.…
Beetle revival doubts persist as VW focuses on electrification and modern design
Volkswagen chief executive Thomas Schafer has ruled out the idea of reviving the Beetle as a fully electric model, a stance echoed after a…
Kaliningrad Plant Moves Toward BAIC BJ40 Production
The Kaliningrad Avtotor plant has begun laying the groundwork for local production of the BAIC BJ40 all-terrain vehicle, with the first test…
Seven-Vehicle Ring Road Crash in St. Petersburg
Seven-Vehicle Ring Road Crash in St. Petersburg Leaves Victims and Damaged Cars A mass traffic incident unfolded on the Ring Road, known as…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Listings in Russia Highlight Variant Trims and Market Adaptations
Recent coverage from socialbites.ca highlights the Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan entering the spotlight in Russia, where several dealer…
Dieselgate Penalties and Leadership Accountability at Volkswagen Group
Rupert Stadler, the former chief executive of Audi and a leading figure within the Volkswagen Group, faced formal penalties after a long…
Bus Fall Incident in Yakutsk: Passenger Falls From Vehicle Window
Bus Fall Incident in Yakutsk Injures a 60-Year-Old Man A bus passenger in Yakutsk fell from the passenger compartment through a window with…
Qiyuan A07: Changan’s Electric Liftback Debut for North America
Changan’s strategic move into electrified mobility is marked by the launch of a fresh subsidiary, Qiyuan, and the debut of its first…
Moscow court convicts three colonels in police bribery case
A Moscow court found three colonels guilty in a bribery case tied to the maintenance of police vehicles, reported by Kommersant. The…
National Union Pushes for Price Caps on Russian Cars
The National Union for the Protection of Consumer Rights urged Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to examine a cap on the highest…