According to Andersson, the prolonged absence of some brands may lead to the loss of their market positions, which may be taken by more active competitors. This concerns not only Russia, but also the international arena. “However, it is difficult to determine exactly how they will re-enter the Russian car market and in what form this will happen, he believes.
I am absolutely sure that most of these brands have certainly not lost interest in the Russian automobile market and will eventually return. I cannot predict the exact date of their return, but it is obvious that the Russian market is too big to ignore, especially for a long period of time,” Andersson said in an interview with Kommersant.
Bo Andersson is a Swedish manager who has left a significant mark on the Russian automobile industry, holding management positions at companies such as GAZ Group and AvtoVAZ. After finishing his contract in Uzbekistan, where he was in charge of UzAuto Motors, he joined Japanese company Sanoh Industrial as an advisor as of January 7.
Earlier, expert Frank named the most optimal period for buying a car in 2025. Also, a new scrappage fee in Belarus will lead to an increase in the price of cars in Russia.