Another painful news with critical fronts: Renault and Nissan have stopped taking orders from the Russians on a number of models, and Kia Motor not giving the dealers even already paid for cars. Such unprecedented measures were being taken against the suspension of production at many Russian avtopredpriâtiâh the continued uncertainty in the currency markets.
Today's RBK daily quoted the head of Renault-Nissan's Carlos Rut: Sorry, but we do not yet understand, where does this situation, we will not accept orders. The bad news is that the market shrinks. This is bad news for everyone. However, the top manager, assured that the temporary suspension of sales will affect only a small number of models, and all previously paid for cars will be handed over to buyers in time.
The Russian representation Nissan explained that so far have not received instructions to suspend sales of any models, and price increases took place in two stages in the early and mid-December. Renault said that the reduction affected niche sports models, which have little impact on overall sales: for example, the Russians will not be able to enjoy hot Clio RS.
As for Kia, as reported by Kommersant, December 18, the company stopped taking from dealers the amount listed in the payment of the entire lineup (except Rio). Sources claim that get from the company PTC cannot even on those machines, which were paid for by 15-16 December. In this regard, many dealerships selling brand Korea suspended, and customers can only make partial mortgage, not knowing what would prove to be the final price of the car. More than a grim situation, and how it will evolve remains anyone's guess.