Nissan and Toyota will extend the suspension of car production in Russia

Nissan plant in St. Petersburg will extend the suspension of production in connection with the decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the extension of non-working days until the end of the month. This was reported to the agency "TASS" by an official representative of the company. According to him, Moscow representative office of Nissan also ceases operations at this time.

Recall, Nissan has suspended the production of cars at a plant in St. Petersburg since March 30th. Previously, Nissan plant also announced the transition to one-shift work due to lower demand in the Russian car market. At the same time, the company notes that the Russian market remains a priority for Nissan, and that the plant’s capabilities will allow it to return to the two-shift schedule as soon as the market situation improves. Currently, the company produces Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail and Murano crossovers.

An extension of the suspension of production until the end of the month at its St. Petersburg plant was also reported by Toyota concern. This enterprise has suspended the production since March 28th in connection with a decree of the President of the Russian Federation on the announcement in the country of a week off and an unfavorable epidemiological situation. Recall, at the moment, the company produces Toyota Camry business sedan and Toyota RAV4 crossover.