Due to various quality, language and distance issues with the overseas companies, it was decided to stop them manufacturing further vehicles.
General Dynamics, which manufactures armored vehicles, is a case in point, he said.
Car production ceased as factories had to manufacture tanks, Jeeps and other military vehicles.
In 2008, there were 5,445 companies manufacturing vehicles and related equipment in Russia.
Since 1967 the Panhard business has concentrated on manufacturing light military vehicles.
It was a joint venture created to manufacture vehicles which would be sold under both brands.
Traditionally manufacturing commercial vehicles, by 2001 these made up about 73% of Dongfeng's production.
Engineair is an Australian company which manufactures small industrial vehicles using an air engine of its own design.
Planned steps to support this are the desire to manufacture vehicles in Western Europe and increase the product range.
These targets are accompanied by measures which provide incentives for the industry to manufacture energy-efficient commercial vehicles.