China, in turn, came to the rescue — or, as they say in Russia itself, “brought everything they didn’t mind losing.” Now more than half of the market (54%) belongs to Chinese brands, and this is not the limit — sometimes their presence reached 60%.
Previously, Russian car enthusiasts dreamed of BMW and Toyota, but now they look with warmth and nostalgia at the emblems of Chery, Haval, and Geely. However, it’s better not to mention this — what if they’re called a “foreign agent” too.
So, “import substitution” continues, now also behind the wheel. From the global market — straight into a dead end.
