The Sollers plant in Vladivostok will be restarted with the participation of partners from China

Restarting a car factorySollers” in Vladivostok will be held with the participation of Chinese partners, said the Governor of Primorsky Krai Oleg Kozhemyako.

“The production of cars is being restored. Yes, in the factorySollers“It is planned to launch a new line with Chinese partners this year,” he said (quote according to TASS).

Earlier at the end of January Kozhemyako informedthat restarting the playground”Sollerswill be held in Vladivostok in August.

“Sollers” is a Russian automotive company that has worked in partnership with brands such as Ford and Mazda. Last in November 2022 announced on the termination of activities in Russia and the transfer of its entire share in Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus LLC in favor of Sollers.

In March last year, Ford announced the suspension of its activities in the Russian market against the background of the SVO and sanctions. At that time, the company produced only the Ford Transit light commercial vehicle in the Russian Federation; the assembly of vehicles at the Yelabuga plant in the spring of 2022 was also suspended. In October, Ford announced it was pulling out of the joint venture and sold a 49% stake to Sollers.