The sudden departure of automakers like Renault, Volkswagen, and Nissan, left a gap that was filled primarily by Chinese competitors, which now account for more than 50% of new car sales compared with less than 10% before the start of the conflict. https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/fashion-cars-russian-markets-pose-new-test-western-brands-weighing-return-2025-02-26/?s=09