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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMarch 7, 2016

Collapse of Oil Prices and Ruble Devaluation Negatively Impacting Russian Fleet Market

The Russian economy is in a recession, with the gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking 3% in 2015. This economic downturn is widespread, with output falling in key sectors of the economy. The overall fleet demand in the Russian market is down, primarily due to the volatility in the exchange rates for the ruble and its impact on new-vehicle pricing.

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Articlesby Mike AntichDecember 28, 2015

Fleet Sales Drive Economic Recovery in Western Europe

Fleet sales are a very important component of the European automotive market, accounting for more than half of all vehicle sales in some country markets.

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NewsOctober 23, 2015

Diesel GAZelle Next Debuts in Russia

GAZ Group, a company of Basic Element, one of Russia’s largest diversified industrial groups, has launched the GAZelle Next with a diesel engine with increased power and torque.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2015

Ford Research Advances Connected-Car Tech

The automaker is collaborating with Russian scientists who have used multichannel connectivity principles to further develop space robot communications.

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NewsAugust 18, 2015

Western European Vehicle Markets Up, China Down

The international automotive business showed positive growth in Europe and the U.S. in July. Western Europe expanded by nearly 9 percent, and growth also continued in the U.S. (up 5 percent). China, by contrast, recorded a fall of almost 6 percent.

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NewsJuly 21, 2015

Europe, U.S., China Car Sales Show Strong Growth

Three large automotive markets supported global automotive growth during the first half of 2015, led by Western Europe, according to research by the German Automobile Industry Association (VDA).

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NewsMarch 30, 2015

Global Fleet Summit Focuses on Turkish Fleet Market

Global Fleet.com has organized its first two-day regional Fleet Summit in Istanbul in early June to examine in detail the emerging fleet market in Turkey, along with a focus on the markets in neighboring countries.

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NewsMarch 23, 2015

GM to Change Business Model in Russia

General Motors has announced plans to change its business model in Russia. GM will focus on the premium segment of the Russian market with Cadillac and U.S.-built iconic Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro, and Tahoe.

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NewsNovember 4, 2014

Russian Post Using GAZ CNG Vehicles

Russia's national postal operator will use GAZelle Business CNG vehicles on a trial basis.

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NewsOctober 27, 2014

GAZ Group Offers Medium-Duty Truck in Russia

GAZ Group launches sales of GAZon Next medium-duty truck. The new vehicle features a high level of functional capabilities, comfort and economic efficiency, according to the company.

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