On August 11, SZAO BELGEE announced the completion of a large-scale modernization, primarily targeting the welding and body painting shops. The upgrades aim to enhance product quality, significantly boost production capacity to meet rising demand in the Belarusian market and increase the level of localization.
The co

On July 25, BELGEE CJSC announced that it has increased the localization of the BELGEE X50 model since its launch in 2023. Till now, it has localized several components such as front fender noise insulation, car glass, Zubr-Energy batteries, BELSHINA tires, wheel disks, toolbox, as well as front and rear bumpers. Pla

On July 2, Karwa Motors announced on social media that it had signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Belarusian companies MAZ and Amkodor, which specialize in the production and manufacture of multipurpose vehicles, at the headquarters of the Oman Investment Authority. 
Karwa Motors is a strategic inve

On May 28, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) showcased a liquefied natural gas-powered truck tractor, the MAZ-54A02N, designed for transporting hazardous goods at the main international commercial vehicles and technologies exhibition, COMVEX.
The MAZ-54A02N has cryogenic tanks that can hold 930 liters of gas, allowing gas

On May 15, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) announced that the Zimbabwean President met with the President of Belarus and discussed implementation of the bus assembly project in Zimbabwe.
On April 16, 2025, during the visit of the Belarusian delegation to Zimbabwe, an agreement was signed for the production, assembly, an

On April 26, the Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) announced that it had started production at its new bus facility, with the first bus rolling off the production line on March 31, 2025. The third-generation MAZ 303047 bus model was the first vehicle produced at new facility.
The new building includes shops for welding, p

On April 17, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of Belarus stated that the MAZ (Minsk Automobile Plant) assembly plant may be established in Algeria. He discussed it during the meeting of the joint Belarusian-Algerian Commission on trade, economic, scientific, and technic

On April 11, the Prime Minister of Pakistan announced that the Belarusian President has extended an invitation to Pakistan for a joint assembly of electric buses.
The proposal was made during discussions between President Alexander Lukashenko and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Minsk. Alongside the EV collaboration,

On February 14, multiple sources reported that Belgee will start production of locally assembled EX50 electric vehicles in 2026. At present, five Belgee EX50 units have been produced and are undergoing testing. The localization of production has reached 70%. Key e-mobility technologies such as electric drive, power e

On November 25, Kamaz announced that officials from the largest Belarusian automotive manufacturer, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) OJSC, visited Kamaz for a two-day working visit. During the visit, discussions were held regarding potential cooperation, focusing on the use of various components in vehicles, including ge

On November 16, the Minsk Automobile plant (MAZ) announced that the readiness of the new MAZ bus production, including the construction of individual buildings and the installation of technological equipment, is between 65% and 99%.
The first bus is set to roll off from the new assembly line in February 2025. Over 90

On September 19, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) signed an agreement of intent on cooperation in implementing an investment project with the Government of the Smolensk Region. It will help to invest in the production and servicing of special and municipal equipment and create additional jobs. At present, issues of placi

On June 20, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) received a delegation from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 
A tripartite agreement was signed on organizing a cooperation project in Azerbaijan to produce firefighting and municipal equipment, in which MAZ will produce the chassis.
MAZ also

On June 5, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia announced that Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) and Kamaz are developing cooperation in the supply of necessary components and spare parts. They are planning to jointly produce these components and assemblies. 
Besides, joint projects in the field of import s

On May 27, multiple sources reported that Belarusian enterprise BelGee has started production of BelGee X70. It is based on Geely Atlas Pro compact SUV which was produced by BelGee but now stopped. 
It has a 1.5 turbo engine with a power of 177 hp, mated to a six-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission. 
Based o

On April 22, multiple sources reported that the assembly of the Chinese brand VGV (Weichai Automotive) started at the Unison car assembly plant in Belarus. Unison will supply these cars for the Russian market. The distributor of the brand in Russia is Motor Place LLC.
It has launched an assembly of VGV U70 Pro and U7

On April 19, the Minsk Automobile plant (MAZ) announced that the construction of the new bus plant is proceeding with the approved work plan.
The expansion of production capacity will allow MAZ to produce up to 3,000 units of passenger vehicles per year. The main advantage of the bus plant is the use of standardized

On April 19, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) announced that it is planning to produce 13,735 units of vehicles, more than 2,000 units compared to 2023. MAZ has also begun a new large-scale investment cycle. From 2024 to 2035, it is planned to allocate about USD 1 billion for production development.
It is developing the

On March 27, the Minsk Automobile plant (MAZ) announced that the Ministry of Industry has begun the final stage of implementing pilot projects to provide electric transport to the regions of Belarus.
It is running in Zhodino (Minsk region) and Shklovsky district (Mogilev region) with the participation of two domestic

On March 11, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) signed a memorandum of cooperation with an Indian company. The company will promote the development of trade turnover, and provide service, engineering, and information support for the MAZ brand. With her assistance, the Minsk Automobile Plant intends to participate in major