The leadership of the German concern Volkswagen has decided to extend the suspension of car production at the GAZ Group plant until September. informs NN.ru, with reference to the firm’s own sources of information.
“The closure of the Volkswagen conveyor has been extended until September. Employees will continue to be paid two-thirds of their wages, the source said.
Volkswagen agreed decision To stop the production of cars in Russia and, from March 3, the supply of cars to the country. The GAZ Group plant in Nizhny Novgorod produces Volkswagen Taos, Skoda Kodiaq, Karoq and Octavia passenger cars at full cycle.
In 2021, 86.1 thousand new Volkswagen cars were sold in Russia, which is 14% less than a year ago. In addition, residents of the Russian Federation bought 90.4 thousand Skoda cars (-4%).
Previously reportedBelAZ reports that imported engines for mining dump trucks will be replaced by Russian counterparts from the manufacturer UDMZ from Yekaterinburg (Ural Diesel Engine Plant).
Source: Gazeta
