The joint venture Ford Sollers, not only does not intend to cease operations in Russia, but also expand its presence at the expense of customers and dealers of the brands that decided to leave the Russian market. This is stated in the official statement. In addition, despite the crisis, the joint venture intends this year to open a new engine plant in Tatarstan and to offer domestic customers four new models.
The generous offer of Sollers, believe is intended primarily for owners of Chevrolet and Opel (about leaving these stamps from Russia became known this week). Ford dealerships will take their cars in for repair, but if you wish to Exchange into new Fords trade-in system, with the added bonus of $ 50000 roubles. In addition, former dealers of other brands will attract the ranks of Ford dealers, thus broadening the regional network.
The press release says nothing about his own difficulties Sollers; rather, the emphasis is on the imminent opening of a new plant for the production of motors in Tatarstan, the increase in the degree of localization and a conclusion to the Russian market new Mondeo, Focus and Fiesta. Meanwhile at the plant in Vsevolozhsk 16 March began the strike, which involves about 10% of employees, workers demand higher pay for downtime and increase compensation while reducing. Simultaneously, virtually stopped the production of SsangYong SUVs in Vladivostok from-for shortages of sets; however, in Sollers refute the rumors about a complete cessation of cooperation with Korean company.