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March 02, 2022 11:39 AM

How Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting automakers

The crisis in Ukraine has caused disruptions at some auto assembly plants and prompted companies to suspend shipments to Russia.

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    Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing ripple effects in the automotive supply chain. The attack also has prompted companies to stop shipping to Russia or suspend operations there.

     

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    Nissan does not expect to resume Russian operations before March 2023

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    Mitsubishi halts output Russian plant it co-runs with Stellantis

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    Russian car sales collapse as Ukraine war leads to supply, price shocks

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    Russian auto boom town grinds to halt over sanctions

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    Production stopped at plant that builds Porsche, Audi and VW large SUVs

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    Mercedes cuts production at flagship German plant

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    Porsche reduces output at German factories

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    VW will restart production at German EV plants

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    VW's Seat is hit by impact of Ukraine war

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    VW resumes output in Slovakia plant that builds Porsche, Audi, and VW large SUVs

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    VW ramps up Wolfsburg production faster than planned

    VW is ramping up production in Wolfsburg faster than originally planned as the supply situation stabilizes, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

    Skoda says Ukraine supplier is making wire harnesses again

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    Ford's European output hit by Ukraine war

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    Bosch suspends Russia business, says parts may have been misused

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    BMW's German, UK plants will return to full output

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    Audi stops production at Neckarsulm plant

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    Mercedes flags billions at risk

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    VW's Diess warns Ukraine war risks economic damage worse than pandemic

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    Tesla will pay conscripted Ukranian employees

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    Suzuki will suspend exports to Russia from Hungary

    Suzuki's Hungarian factory has suspended car exports to Russia and Ukraine as of March due to the war.

    Porsche halts Taycan output on parts shortages

    Porsche is temporarily halting production of its Taycan EV at its Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant due to a lack of components caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    Continental to shift production from Russia

    Continental is trying to identify locations where it can raise production to compensate for the loss of output at its Kaluga plant in Russia, where production has been suspended.

    Russia could nationalize automakers that shut operations

    A senior member of Russia's ruling party proposed nationalizing foreign-owned factories that shut down operations in the country over what the Kremlin calls a special military operation in Ukraine. VW, Toyota and Ford are among automakers that have temporarily closed their Russian plants.

    Chinese automakers to benefit as rivals exit Russia

    Chinese automakers operating in Russia including Great Wall's Haval, Chery and Geely, have potential to gain market share, analysts say.

    Automakers face soaring metal costs

    Russia's invasion of Ukraine is ramping up the price of metals used in cars, from aluminum in the bodywork to palladium in catalytic converters to the high-grade nickel in electric-vehicle batteries.

    Stellantis CEO Tavares calls for lower steel tariffs

    Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has called for U.S. and European officials to lower protective tariffs on steel as raw material and energy prices rise.

    Hyundai is unsure when Russian output will resume

    Hyundai said it has not decided when to resume operations at its plant in St Petersburg, Russia, citing ongoing issues with components delivery.

    VW, Porsche, Bentley exports to Russia halted

    Volkswagen Group has joined the exodus of companies from Russia, suspending exports to and local production in the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The move affects production of VW and Skoda models.

    Europe's auto production crashes as flow of wire harnesses dries up

    Volkswagen, BMW and Porsche are struggling to obtain crucial wire harnesses as suppliers in western Ukraine have been shuttered by the Russian invasion of the country, forcing production stops at car factories in Germany.

    Toyota to suspend Russia production, vehicle imports

    Toyota will halt production at its Russian factory, while vehicle imports into the country have also stopped indefinitely due to supply chain disruptions. Toyota is Russia's top-selling Japanese brand.

    Ford suspends Russian operations

    Ford Motor, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said it informed joint venture partner Sollers it is immediately suspending operations in Russia until further notice.

    Stellantis sets up task forces for Ukraine crisis

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