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Eugene Gerden

Correspondent, WardsAuto

Eugene Gerden writes about the Russian auto industry from his base in St. Petersburg.

Eugene’s Recent activity

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Merger With PSA Could Bolster FCA in Russia
Jul 13, 2020
FCA’s Jeep brand is well-established in Russia. But the merger with PSA, whose brands include Peugeot, Citroen and Opel, would bring FCA within PSA’s broader distribution network and marketing reach.
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Chevrolet Production Launches in Kazakhstan
Jun 11, 2020
In the initial stage of expansion, the Kazakhstan plant will produce Chevrolet Cobalt and Malibu sedans as well as Damas and Labo commercial vehicles. Chevrolet Tracker and Trailblazer production may be added later.
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Russia May Raise Tariffs on U.S. Car Imports
May 22, 2020
The tariff increase was proposed by Russia’s former economic development minister in response to U.S. restrictions on imports of Russian steel and aluminum imposed in mid-2018.
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Russia Eyeing New Automaker, Consumer Incentives
Apr 22, 2020
The incentives would be targeted at global manufacturers operating in Russia but considering scaling back their international presence because of quarantines and other anti-COVID-19 measures in their home markets.
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GM Hoping Escalade Will Spark Russian Sales
Mar 02, 2020
Cadillac posted its worst result in Russia in at least 13 years in 2019, when it delivered 975 units, down 17.1% from prior-year, according to Wards Intelligence data.
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Former GM Uzbekistan JV Eyes Growth
Feb 07, 2020
UzAuto Motors this year began importing Equinox, Tahoe, Trailblazer and Traverse models to Uzbekistan, a former Soviet republic of 33 million residents located north of Afghanistan. Sales levels could determine...
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GM Ending Russian Production
Dec 13, 2019
Russian analysts have long expected GM’s departure from the joint venture, in part because soon-to-be-former partner AvtoVAZ markets an all-wheel-drive Lada that competes against the Niva.
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