On September 27, Modern Transport Technologies announced that the Pavlovsk Bus Plant (PAZ) has launched serial production of the CITYMAX 8.
The bus runs on a 2.5L diesel engine producing 150 hp of power. It also complies with the Euro 5 emission standards. It has a 6-speed manual gearbox and uses a pneumatic braking

On September 29, multiple sources reported that AVTOVAZ has switched to a shorter workweek, which could last up to six months.
The shortened workweek will run from September 29, 2025, to March 28, 2026. During this period, the LADA Granta assembly complex will operate four days a week in two shifts, while the LADA Ni

On September 26, AVTODOM Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Li Auto brand, which resulted in the opening of the brand's first official dealership in Moscow, Russia.
It will introduce three vehicles: the L6, L7, and L9. Li Auto is a leading brand in the Chinese automotive market. Li Auto has its own manufac

On September 25, Avtotor launched its own compact electric vehicle, the EONYX M2. It is a category L7 vehicle, a four-wheeled vehicle with an unladen weight of less than 400 kg (excluding batteries).
The two-seater car has a length of 2,860 mm and a wheelbase of 1,900 mm. The curb weight is 765 kg. The electric motor

On September 19, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ, considering the capacity of its St. Petersburg plant, plans to produce over 300,000 vehicles by 2025.
AvtoVAZ had initially planned to produce 500,000 vehicles in 2025, but was later changed due to a 30–40% drop in the Russian auto market. In addition, starting

On September 18, multiple sources reported that Avtozavod Saint Petersburg (former Nissan plant) has stopped producing Xcite crossovers.
The brand has not discontinued, as remaining stock will be sold through the LADA dealership network, and production may resume if the economic situation improves. The company has a

On September 18, AVTOVAZ announced that LADA Iskra vehicles assembled at Avtozavod Saint Petersburg have started shipping to the company’s dealer network.
Currently, LADA Iskra assembly kits are delivered to Avtozavod Saint Petersburg, including the painted body, powertrain, interior, chassis, and about 1,000 compone

On September 18, 2025, JETOUR started sales of its new all-terrain crossover, the JETOUR T1, in Russia. The model, developed under the Travel+ concept, will initially be offered with all-wheel drive, a 2.0T engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission in two trims, Comfort and Luxury.
The Comfort trim of the JE

On September 15, Geely announced that it will present an innovative crossover in Russia. It is named Geely EX5 EM-i. The car will be the first plug-in hybrid model of Geely, officially available on the Russian market. It is built on the advanced GEA modular architecture.
The role of the powertrain is performed by the

On September 12, Atom, in a social media post, announced that it has decided to use an integrated electric drive (IED) 3-in-1 as its power plant in its upcoming electric car to optimize the architecture of the electric motor and reduce the overall weight of the electric vehicle. The solution is developed with the par

On September 10, the Governor of the Tula Region held a working meeting with the management of Great Wall Motor Rus. They discussed the company's development in the region. In addition, the meeting participants discussed the possibility of using Haval cars in the taxi industry.
Currently, within the framework of the

On September 10, TENET started sales for its new family crossover, the TENET T8. The model is offered in PRIME and ULTRA trim levels, starting at a price of RUB 3,540,000. The new TENET T8 crossover is manufactured at AGR Holding plant in Kaluga.
The car is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with a

On September 12, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Polad has started import-substituting production of small, stamped parts for Lada Largus cars in Tolyatti, Samara Region. The investments in setting up the production exceeded RUB 300 million, of which RUB 215 million were provided by the federal I

On September 8, AVTOVAZ held a discussion with Yandex Taxi at its Tolyatti plant, where both parties discussed cooperation opportunities for 2025 and 2026.
AVTOVAZ and Yandex Taxi talked about working together on producing and supplying cars for the taxi industry. These efforts aim to boost the use of locally made ca

On September 11, EVOLUTE started the sales for the updated EVOLUTE i-SPACE hybrid crossover.
The car is available in one configuration and two versions, five-seater and seven-seater. The vehicle is manufactured at the Lipetsk plant. The five-seater version starts at RUB 2,490,000, while the seven-seater version is p

The 134,663 new vehicles sold in Russia in August 2025 represented a decrease of 20.6% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on September 11.
The 870,765 new vehicles sold in the first eight months of 2025 represented a decrease of 26.8% over the same period in 2024.
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On September 3, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation FSUE NAMI announced that its subsidiary NAMI Innovative Components LLC has developed an anti-lock braking system for UAZ (Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant) vehicles. 
The NAMI-ABS-450 anti-lock braking system is designed for SUVs and light commercial vehicle

On September 2, TENET announced the start of pre-orders for its new T8 crossover. The vehicle is available in two variants, the PRIME variant, priced at RUB 3,540,000, while the ULTRA variant, costs RUB 3,790,000.
The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo engine paired with a 7-speed preselective robotic gearbox

On September 1, AGR Holding announced the start of full-cycle production of the new TENET T8 crossover at its Kaluga plant. The Tenet T8 is the third model to enter the company’s production line. The TENET T8 is a modern seven-seater family crossover.
The launch of the TENET T8 strengthens the brand’s position in Ru

On August 28, EXEED announced that it will introduce the flagship SUV EXEED EXLANTIX E02 in Russia in 2026. The dimensions are 5,171 mm x 1,986 mm x 1,801 mm. It will have a wheelbase of 3,100 mm. The model is equipped with a sequential hybrid power plant. Two electric motors, a 1.5-liter turbo engine, and a generato