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The French government has backed the marque’s decision to reopen factories in Russia, according to Reuters.


French car maker Renault has resumed production at its factories in Russia, four weeks after pressing pause due to supply chain constraints caused by the war in Ukraine.

According to Reuters, the decision to reopen three plants was backed by the French government – which is a major stakeholder in the marque.

The Renault Group also owns a controlling stake in AvtoVAZ – the owner of Russia’s biggest car maker Lada – and the investment accounts for approximately 12 per cent of its annual turnover.



However, it’s currently unclear if Renault’s announcement will also see its subsidiary return to full capacity. Lada shut its own factories earlier this month, and is yet to announce a timeline for reopening.

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William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry.

He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy.

As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic.

Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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