Automobile output in St. Petersburg expected to nearly double in 2026: official

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Automobile production in Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, is expected to nearly double in 2026, a senior local official said on Wednesday.

"The city's car output is projected to reach around 50,000 units this year, compared with 42,000 in 2023. Next year, production could almost double, reflecting the potential for further growth," Alexander Sitov, chairman of St.