Germans take a new look at Russian cars amid economic downturn
Published: 15 July, 2009, 12:07
Russian cars have long been the butt of jokes, and a target for unpopular measures from the government to boost sales.
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Published: 15 July, 2009, 12:07
Russian cars have long been the butt of jokes, and a target for unpopular measures from the government to boost sales.
i'll stick with my kia's!