t least three car plants in Russia plant to suspend operations to prevent the spread of the coronavirus while they also struggle with a lack of components. Volkswagen Group Rus, a Russian distribution and production unit of German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen ,will suspend operations at its plants in Kaluga and Nizhniy Novgordo from March 30 through April 10 due to a lack of components supplied from European plants, the company’s spokeswoman told S&P Global Platts Wednesday. Last year, the combined of the plants was 215,000 cars. French multinational vehicle manufacturer Groupe PSA said it will suspend output at its plant in Kaluga region over April 1-10, citing the spread of COVID-19 in Russia and globally, the closure of major European car plants, the suspension of component supplies worldwide, potential risks for employees and the Russian […]