9 Car Brands That Stopped Working With Ruisa After Invading Ukraine

The war between Russia and Ukraine has led to significant economic losses in the automotive industry. However, various car brands have decided to face the consequences and look for an alternative way to continue their operations without having to cooperate with Russia and its position of invading Ukraine.

More than a month has passed since then. Showing support against an unjust war, car companies around the world stopped doing business with the Russian Federation and car sales stopped.

As millions of people flee the war-torn country, automakers are resisting the Russian invasion. Many do not want Western sanctions to apply to their business, and others do not want to risk their reputation. As the invasion progressed, the import and export of vehicles within the Russian border ceased. Here are nine car brands that are currently refusing to do business with Russia.

1. Trucks Daimler

Daimler Truck is a pioneer in automated driving and a leading manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner commercial trucks. On February 28, 2022, the German-based company announced via Twitter that it would suspend all its activities in Russia until further notice. According to CBS News, Daimler Truck "has suspended deliveries of truck components to its Russian partner KamAZ."

2. Ferrari

In a press release dated March 8, 2022, Ferrari announced that it was donating one million euros "to support Ukrainians in need". The Italian automaker also announced "the decision to suspend the production of cars for the Russian market until further notice."

3. Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is one of America's most recognizable brands headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. It produces an extensive line of Lincoln trucks, passenger cars, electric vehicles, vans, SUVs and luxury vehicles.

In a statement released on March 1, 2022, Ford announced: "We will immediately suspend our operations in Russia until further notice." The automaker has limited business ventures in Russia, with only a minority stake in a joint venture with Sollers Ford, a commercial van maker. Ford also promised to support "a strong contingent of Ukrainian citizens" who work at its factories.

4 Mercedes Benz

German automaker Mercedes-Benz announced on Twitter on March 2, 2022 that it would "suspend the export of cars and vans to Russia and local production in Russia until further notice."

Mercedes-Benz closely monitors supply chains, as many auto components are supplied from Ukraine.

5. Stellaantis

In 2021, Fiat Chrysler teamed up with Peugeot to create Stellantis. Brands under the umbrella of the world's fourth largest automaker include Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and others.

Together with Mitsubishi, Stellantis operates a manufacturing facility in Kaluga, Russia. On March 2, 2022, the auto giant announced that it would donate one million euros in "humanitarian aid to support Ukrainian refugees and civilians displaced by the current crisis."

On March 11, 2022, Stellantis announced the transfer of pickup truck production from Russia to Western Europe. Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said they would suspend all exports and imports of cars to Russia and "freeze plans to increase investment in the country as a result of the invasion of Ukraine."

6 Renault

On March 22, 2022, a Ukrainian government spokesman called for a global boycott of Renault due to its refusal to "get out of Russia". The next day, the Renault Group announced that it was immediately suspending "activities at its plant in Moscow."

With more than 45,000 employees in Russia, it is one of the largest automobile manufacturers on the Russian market.

7. Toyota and Lexus

Toyota issued a press release on March 3, 2022, indicating that it would stop production at its plant in St. Petersburg, which makes RAV4 and Camry vehicles. It also announced that it has "suspended car imports until further notice due to supply chain disruptions."

Currently, 168 outlets in Russia and 37 outlets in Ukraine have stopped all sales operations.

8. Volkswagen

Under the Volkswagen umbrella are luxury car manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Skoda and Porsche. On March 3, 2022, the Volkswagen Group announced on Twitter that it was suspending the production and export of vehicles in Russia until further notice, effective immediately.

BMW also stopped exporting cars to Russia and closed its assembly plant in Kaliningrad. According to CNBC, "Audi expects the war in Ukraine will cause a 'huge interference' in the global supply chain."

9 Volvo

Volvo, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, was one of the first international automakers to stop operations in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine began. Last year about 9,000 Volvo cars were sold in Russia.

Volvo has suspended "deliveries of cars to the Russian market until further notice." The automaker cited "potential risks associated with trade in materials with Russia, including sanctions imposed by the EU and the US."

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