Daimler Considering Production of Mercedes-Benz Cars in Russia

Daimler AG is examining whether to build Mercedes-Benz cars in Russia as part of a plan to widen the automaker’s global production capacity and assemble more vehicles near the markets where they’re purchased.

“We have been looking at the basic parameters and potential of local production of passenger cars in Russia, and have held various discussions,” Sebastian Wahle, a Daimler spokesman, said in an e-mailed statement. “These activities will be continued.”