BMW admitted supplying cars to Russia despite sanctions

In a statement, the automaker said that an internal investigation confirmed the fact that cars were exported to our country from the city of Hanover. The employees “mainly responsible” for violating the sanctions regime were fired and deliveries were stopped, BMW said. According to Business Insider estimates, more than 100 cars were delivered to Russian customers.

Car deliveries from the European Union to Russia are subject to an embargo, and BMW has confirmed that it will adhere to it. There are no details about how the supplies were implemented in circumvention of the sanctions; It was also not possible to find out exactly which models were imported into our country, how many employees were involved in “gray” schemes, and who exactly was fired from the company.

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The German auto industry is facing widespread problems due to high labor and energy costs, as well as a collapse in sales in the crucial Chinese market. BMW shares are down 21 percent in 2024. Despite the sanctions, it is possible to buy new cars of the Bavarian brand in Russia, but long supply chains and seller risks affect the price.

Importing new compact BMW and MINI models to Russia is not advisable, but updated crossovers X5, X6, X7, current 5-Series and 7-Series sedans can be found on the roads. Some modifications are imported directly from China: for example, new X1 crossovers at dealers are mainly found in long-wheelbase versions.

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