Georgia has emerged as a significant hub for the international used car market, primarily sourcing vehicles from the US. The Rustavi car market features thousands of vehicles, including luxury brands. Caucasus Auto Import (CAI) plays a key role in this industry, importing damaged cars, repairing them, and exporting them mainly to former Soviet republics. Despite restrictions on exports to Russia due to sanctions, there has been a notable increase in exports to Kazakhstan and other neighboring countries. The affordable labor costs in Georgia make it economically viable to repair these vehicles, and there is a growing demand for hybrid cars. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)