Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Disrupts Global Automotive Production
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia—Automotive assembly lines in Germany, Britain, Austria and Russia have halted production in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
For example, on March 1, Hyundai Motor Co. suspended operations at its assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia, until further notice due to ongoing problems with parts delivery, the company said in a statement. “The safety of our employees and caring for our customers remains the utmost priority of Hyundai Motor. We sincerely hope the situation is resolved peacefully as soon as possible,” it added.