Over-expansion and weak demand have reportedly forced dealers to shut or rebrand many outlets Chinese car brands have sharply reduced their showroom network in Russia after several years of rapid expansion, with hundreds of outlets closed or rebranded amid low sales and higher costs, Kommersant has reported. In 2025, 643 showrooms selling Chinese passenger cars and light commercial vehicles were shut in Russia, according to estimates by Gazprombank Autoleasing and industry outlet