SloveniaThe article discusses the illegal assembly of 'pirate' BMWs in Russia using old parts, despite high prices. These vehicles are being produced in the Kaliningrad enclave by local producers who use leftover components and modified technology from 2022. The cars are registered as new but lack modern features, making them cheaper than officially imported models. The production is sporadic due to Western sanctions and limited access to genuine parts. Local manufacturers claim these vehicles offer advantages over original BMWs by bypassing remote control systems used by the parent company.
Procjena pristranosti (Lijevo): The article frames the unauthorized production of 'pirate' BMWs as a strategic response to Western sanctions and geopolitical tensions, highlighting the ingenuity of Russian producers. It emphasizes the economic impact of Western withdrawal and portrays the local industry as adapting creatively to a
Zašto ove ocjene (Činjenice 85 · Objektivnost 65): The article reports on illegal assembly of BMWs in Russia using old parts, citing a rise in new BMW sales in 2025. It references Carscoop and mentions production in Kaliningrad. Factually plausible given the context of Western brands leaving Russia during the war. However, it presents this as a surp
