Mercedes-Benz Russian plants to resume operations in 2024

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【Summary】Former Mercedes-Benz plants in Russia are set to restart production in 2024, according to Russian industry and trade minister Denis Manturov. Avtodom, a Russian dealer holding, acquired the assets of Mercedes-Benz in Russia, including a car plant near Moscow. They plan to produce passenger cars at the plant with new industrial partners.

FutureCar Staff Aug 16, 2023 11:18 PM PT

Mercedes-Benz Russian plants to resume operations in 2024

Former Mercedes-Benz Russian plants may see a revival in 2024 as Russian dealer holding Avtodom plans to restart production of passenger cars at the plant in the Moscow region. The Russian industry and trade minister, Denis Manturov, has revealed that Avtodom will be partnering with new industrial partners for this endeavor. In April, Avtodom successfully acquired the Russian assets of German automaker Mercedes-Benz, including the car plant near Moscow known as Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Rus (MBMR). This move indicates a potential resurgence of the automotive industry in Russia.

The details of the partnership and the specific plans for the plant's revival have not been disclosed. However, according to sources cited by the Izvestia newspaper, Avtodom's intention to resume production at the former Mercedes-Benz plant is a significant development. It suggests that the plant's facilities and infrastructure will not go to waste and will be utilized to contribute to the country's automotive sector.

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