Samurai will not give up or Mazda will return to Russia

On November 10, Mazda Motor limited its activities in Russia, traditionally for most foreign carmakers, by selling its factory for 1 ruble. It is simply proud of the national currency, while for the ruble you can buy an enterprise that will cost billions. And not our “wooden”. But before the samurai spirit had left the factory floor, Sollers Auto announced its plans to resume production in the second quarter of next year. Moreover, it will be Mazda again.

Almost. According to the AvtoVzglyad portal, Vladivostok will start producing cars based on Mazda components and assemblies, but they will belong to a different brand. Of course, for the plant to work, the analogues must match those that previously left the company’s assembly line. And these are Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-9. In addition, “Sollers Auto” apparently undertakes to be solely responsible for production. Promotion, sales and service are provided by a mysterious new brand. But it seems that also from the east.

On November 10, Mazda Motor limited its activities in Russia, traditionally for most foreign carmakers, by selling its factory for 1 ruble. It is simply proud of the national currency, while for the ruble you can buy an enterprise that will cost billions. And not our “wooden”. But before the samurai spirit had left the factory floor, Sollers Auto announced its plans to resume production in the second quarter of next year. Moreover, it will be Mazda again.

Almost. According to the AvtoVzglyad portal, Vladivostok will start producing cars based on Mazda components and assemblies, but they will belong to a different brand. Of course, for the plant to work, the analogues must match those that previously left the company’s assembly line. And these are Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-9. In addition, “Sollers Auto” apparently undertakes to be solely responsible for production. Promotion, sales and service are provided by a mysterious new brand. But it seems that also from the east.