On December 30, the Nizhny Novgorod Motors plant announced the completion of a large-scale modernization of its 6-speed gearboxes. The upgraded units are now being installed on popular models, including the Gazelle NN, Sobol NN, Valdai 8, and CITYMAX 8 buses.
The Gorky Automobile Plant is focusing on improving the sa

On December 29, Dongfeng Motor Rus LLC, the official importer of Dongfeng in Russia, announced the resumption of sales of the Dongfeng GX 4x2 (DFH4180) tractor units in the country. The decision follows an order by Rosstandart lifting the previously imposed restrictions.
In July 2025, Rosstandart had suspended the Cu

On December 26, BAZ began serial production of its vehicles at JSC Romanov’s manufacturing facility in Shushary, St. Petersburg. The production lineup includes chassis, dump trucks, tractor units, and flatbed trucks, with all models featuring a 6×6 drivetrain, independent suspension, and 400 mm ground clearance.
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On December 27, EVOLUTE announced that it had received the Custom Vehicle Title (CV) for its all-wheel-drive hybrid crossover, the i-SPACE. The model is set to go on sale in the Q1 2026 and will be offered in a five-seat configuration.
The all-wheel-drive version features an extra electric motor on the rear axle. It

On December 24, MB RUS JSC (part of the Avtodom Group of Companies), the exclusive distributor of FOTON pickups and vans in Russia, officially presented the FOTON VIEW van. It has a 2-liter turbodiesel engine, which generates 159 hp and 377 Nm of torque.
The van's dimensions are 5,490 x 1,980 x 1,990 mm, with a wheel

On December 22, ROX Motor announced that it has received a Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) certificate for its new ROX ADAMAS SUV, confirming full compliance with technical regulations and clearing the way for official sales and distribution in Russia.
The ROX ADAMAS SUV uses advanced REEV (Range Extended Electric Vehicl

On December 16, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held its GWM TECH DAY, its Russian market strategy, and advanced automotive technologies.
The event highlighted the Russian debut of GWM’s Hi4-T intelligent all-wheel-drive hybrid platform, designed for extreme off-road conditions. It combines a high-performance engine, electri

On December 10, Rosatom announced that Rosatom Charging Station Network, part of its Electric Power Division, and Yandex Electro (Yandex's business unit for electric transport and charging infrastructure) are partnering to develop electric transport infrastructure in Russia. Rosatom plans to expand its network to 11,

On December 17, multiple sources reported that AGR Group produced a test batch of vehicles for the Chinese brand GAC at a former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg, including the GS3 crossover and the M8 minivan.
The serial production of these vehicles has not yet been established.
Based on multiple sources

On December 16, Rosatom announced that its Fuel Division has commissioned Russia's first energy storage gigafactory, built in the Nemansky District of the Kaliningrad region, into pilot operation. It has a total annual production capacity of four gigawatt-hours. This is the country's only industrial facility for the

On December 10, MB RUS JSC (part of the Avtodom Group of Companies), the exclusive distributor of Foton pickups and vans in Russia, announced that it will officially present the new generation Foton View van on December 24, 2025. The car is certified for the Russian market with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine producing

On December 16, Moskvich automobile brand announced the launch of a new product line, the “M” line, and began production of the Moskvich M70 and M90 C-SUV and D-SUV crossovers at its plant.
Built on a new platform, the Moskvich M70 and M90 models are powered by turbocharged engines, with 1.5- and 2.0-liter options fo

On December 12, the SOLLERS Group unveiled the new seven-seat Sollers SF1 passenger minibus in Moscow, Russia. The full-cycle production of the Sollers SF1 minibus is scheduled to begin at Sollers Yelabuga plant in the first quarter of 2026.
The Sollers SF1 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine th

On December 12, KAMAZ PJSC held a ceremonial opening of a disc brake assembly line at KAMAZ Brake Systems LLC (KTS), marking the start of disc brake assembly as part of a project to localize disc brake production in Russia.
KAMAZ Brake Systems LLC is a subsidiary of KAMAZ PJSC. The company has developed a modern auto

On December 12, KAMAZ announced a special pre-sales program for the first batch of Russian-made Atom electric vehicles for company employees.
The first PT series vehicle was assembled in Moscow at the end of November 2025 using the same technologies as mass production, confirming the project's market readiness.
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The 141,999 new vehicles sold in Russia in November 2025 represented a decrease of 1.6% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on December 12.
The 1,330,935 new vehicles sold in the first eleven months of 2025 represented a decrease of 21.2% over the same period in 2024.
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On December 10, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Yelabuga Battery Plant (EAP; part of the Korib Group) has launched serial production of EFB batteries for passenger cars and trucks. The plant will have an annual capacity of up to 80,000 units. 
EFB batteries are advanced batteries that use a liqui

On December 9, JAECOO announced that it is preparing to introduce the JAECOO J6 crossover to the Russian market.
The JAECOO J6 measures 4,509 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, 1,650 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. The vehicle comes with advanced technology, including a 540-degree panoramic view system a

On December 8, AvtoVAZ announced that it had completed the fourth stage of its “Implementation of a Domestic System for Design and Technological Preparation of Production” project. The project is being implemented jointly with Top Systems.
During this stage, AvtoVAZ tested several new subsystem features, including "V

On December 8, Changan launched pre-orders for its highly anticipated fourth-generation CS75PLUS AWD crossover in Russia. It is now built on an updated platform, features a larger design, delivers improved on- and off-road performance, and offers features that was previously unavailable.
The Changan CS75PLUS is now 6