Mercedes-Benz Considering Manufacturing In Russia Amid Political Uncertainties

In a bid to protect domestic vehicle and spare-parts manufacturers amid concerns over declining vehicles sales, and as a possible retaliation of the U.S. and European Union?s sanctions, Russia could ban import of cars into the country. If this goes into effect, Daimler?s luxury division Mercedes-Benz could suffer a blow, as the brand imports all of its vehicles into Russia, unlike compatriots Volkswagen?s Audi and BMW, who assemble their models in the country itself.