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Following World War II, the world found itself divided ideologically between the capitalist West, led by the United States, and the communist East, embodied by the Soviet Union. While Western countries thrived on the principles of individual development and free-market economics, the Eastern bloc—particularly the USSR—adopted a more collectivist approach, firmly rooted in communism and pre-planned economies. This ideological gulf not only divided nations but also significantly influenced the manner in which industries, including the automotive sector, were structured and operated.