Russia

US automotive component manufacturer Johnson Controls has teamed up with a local manufacturer to form a joint venture in Tolyatti, Russia. The two partners will invest between US$3mn... 2006-03-14

Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor has revealed further details of its Russian production plans. The company, which specialises in pickups and SUVs, will invest US$100mn in a plant... 2006-03-10

British car dealer Inchcape is making its foray into the Russian market through a 51:49 joint venture with Russia's Independence Group of Companies. The two will invest US$35mn in... 2006-03-07

The union representing workers at Ford's production plant in Vsevolozhsk, Russia has threatened further strike action following 'fruitless' negotiations with the company's management.... 2006-02-28

General Motors has made its first comments on its Russian business since joint venture partner Avto-VAZ was taken over by state agency Rosoboronexport. The US carmaker stated that... 2006-02-15

Renault Trucks, a subsidiary of Sweden's Volvo, has sold its heavy diesel engine plant to Russia's Ruspromavto. The deal includes transferring production of the DCi 11 diesel engine... 2006-02-10