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

On August 27, TENET announced the start of sales of its new compact family crossover, the TENET T4. It is the second model to be produced at AGR Holding’s Kaluga plant. The vehicle is available in two variants, the Active variant, priced at RUB 2,150,000, while the Prime variant, costs RUB 2,350,000.
The TENET T4 is

On August 26, AvtoVAZ, Russia’s largest manufacturer of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, along with Avtozavod Saint Petersburg entered the final stage of preparations for the serial production of the LADA Iskra.
In summer 2025, 200 LADA Iskra kits were sent from Tolyatti plant to St. Petersburg plant fo

On August 26, the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation visited the research and development center of electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto. He reviewed the autonomous driving system and tested the new model of the Lixiang MEGA electric minivan.
In a social media post, the Ministry announced that

On August 26, KAMAZ announced that last week its financial committee held a meeting to discuss the truck market, attracting orders, and production plans for September 2025.
KAMAZ’s management believes that market share continues to grow and attract additional orders. As a result, the company cancelled plans to switch

On August 20, ROX Motor announced the completion of localization for the Russian market of a unique voice assistant in the premium SUV ROX 01. The ROX 01 voice assistant can perform over 400 commands, covering almost all aspects of driving. 
To activate the assistant, say the phrase: "Hello, Rox." The system not only

On August 25, AGR Holding announced the start of full-cycle production of the new TENET T4 family compact crossover at its Kaluga plant, Russia. This marks the second model to enter production following the launch of the TENET T7 crossover.
TENET T4 is a modern family compact crossover that combines stylish design, s

On August 24, Great Wall Motor announced the pricing of its new plug-in hybrid, the TANK 500 Hi-Charge, in Russia. The new variant is priced at RUB 7,299,000 (including VAT), with sales scheduled to begin in early September 2025.
The new TANK 500 Hi-Charge is built on GWM’s advanced Hi4-T hybrid platform. It is equip

On August 22, multiple sources reported that serial production of the BAZ brand trucks will be launched in 2025 in Shushary, Leningrad Region, Russia.
The investment in the project will amount to more than RUB 6.5 billion, which will be implemented under a special investment contract (SPIC).
For production, the compa