Signboard of the Russian car manufacturer Lada in a showroom. Archive photoMOSCOW, July 9The Russian auto industry can successfully develop and, with a serious approach, take a worthy niche in the global car market, Sammy Kotwani, head of the Indian Business Alliance, said in an interview with RIA Novosti. He explained that it would be wrong localize the production of Indian cars in Russia.
"After all, our cars are designed for a hot climate: yes, they are good in Africa, but I’m not sure that they are suitable for Russia, especially given the cold weather", — said Kotvani.
«I believe that in the future Russia will be able to produce better cars than Toyota if it takes its industry seriously. I believe that together with Russia we will be able to occupy a worthy niche in this market very soon,» he said .
Four crossovers and a sedan are planned to be produced under the Moskvich brand