On November 3, multiple sources reported that Mazda did not exercise its option to repurchase its production assets in Russia from Sollers Group, resulting in the loss of that right in October 2025. The Sollers Group has not received any proposals or requests from Mazda regarding the exercise of the option.
The Solle

On November 1, Joint-Stock Company (JSC) Romanov announced that it has received Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) and Chassis Type Approval (CTPA) for new BAZ type S vehicles, featuring a 6x6 chassis and a cab-over-engine configuration.
The approvals cover five configurations equipped with a YaMZ-6531 diesel engine, a YaMZ

On October 31, JAC announced that it will introduce the new RF8 minivan to the Russian market.
The seven-seater minivan measures 5,215 x 1,895 x 1,830 mm, with a wheelbase of 3,100 mm. It will be equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a classic 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle

On October 30, Tula Region Governor met with the management of Haval Motor Manufacturing Rus LLC at the Tula Region Representative Office in Moscow, Russia.
The company representatives announced that an automotive components plant is being built in the Uzlovaya Industrial Park. It will produce chassis parts, interior

On October 30, Voyah released the first official images of the interior of its new full-size SUV, Voyah Taishan. 
The vehicle features a six-seat layout in a 2+2+2 configuration. The center console is designed with a floating touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, dual wireless charging pads, and generous storage

On October 30, the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant announced that it is conducting comprehensive tests of the Patriot and Pickup models, equipped with a new 2.0-liter diesel engine and a 6-speed transmission.
UAZ aims to complete 100,000 km of real-world testing across diverse conditions, from highways to off-road terrain

On October 30, multiple sources reported that serial production at the former Toyota plant is expected to begin in early to mid-2026. The annual production is planned at around 1,000 vehicles.
Previously, luxury car manufacturer Aurus announced that would begin producing a new line of business-class vehicles at the f

On October 29, TENET announced the expansion of its T7 crossover lineup with the introduction of the new PRIME variant featuring Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (I-4WD). The TENET T7 all-wheel-drive crossover is produced at the AGR Holding facility in Kaluga and priced at RUB 3,080,000.
The new TENET T7 all-wheel-drive m

On October 28, Atom, in a social media post, announced that it has passed corrosion tests for the body of its upcoming electric car. Its specialists placed the body for 900 hours in a salt fog chamber. Such conditions are equivalent to approximately eight years of operation in a megalopolis.
More than 70 notches were

On October 20, EVOLUTE introduced a new version of its i-SKY electric crossover — the CITY EDITION. The model comes in two trim levels: Comfort, starting at RUB 2,290,000, and Premium, starting at RUB 2,490,000.
The EVOLUTE i-SKY electric crossover is powered by a 204 hp liquid-cooled electric motor delivering 340 N

On October 24, Regional Governor of Ulyanovsk announced that the Veles automobile plant, located in the Ulyanovsk port economic zone (SEPZ), will begin assembling vehicles under the Uraman brand.
The project is being carried out in partnership with Chinese companies. A factory in Tacheng, China, has started producing

On October 24, Atom, in a social media post, announced that the upcoming electric car Atom will feature tires with ELECT technology, developed by Pirelli. They are based on a modified Cinturato P7 model, certified according to European EC UN standards (E22). Production of these tires is organized at the Russian Pirel

On October 21, Rosatom State Corporation and the Moscow Government held a strategic session on establishing partnerships and long-term cooperation. RENERA CEO stated that the long-term contract for the supply of traction batteries for electric buses has enabled the development of a sustainable model for the localized

On October 21, the Embassy of Russia in Ethiopia, in a social media post, stated that Russian companies UAZ and AvtoVAZ are negotiating a potential presence in Ethiopia, exploring business conditions and the investment climate. The Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia stated that industrial cooperation, particularly in the

On October 23, the VOYAH brand announced the launch of an all-new flagship full-size hybrid crossover, codenamed TAISHAN, on the Russian market. The export name of the model will be announced closer to its presentation, which will take place before the end of 2025. A limited edition full-size hybrid crossover will be

On October 21, KAMAZ showcased its latest K5 series of vehicles during Customer Day in Irkutsk, Russia.
The event featured live demonstrations of KAMAZ-54901 tractor and its smaller version, the KAMAZ-54902, designed for short-haul trips up to 1,000 km. Guests also saw the new all-wheel-drive KAMAZ-65954 (6x6) tracto

On October 16, Geely introduced the Geely EX5 EM-i, a D-SUV crossover, in Russia. This model will be the first plug-in hybrid in the brand's product line in Russia. It is built on the modern GEA (Global Electric Architecture) modular architecture. 
Its naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine produces 99 hp. The engine i

On October 15, KAMAZ announced the expansion of its next-generation A5 lineup during the “Public Transport 2025” forum held in Moscow, Russia.
During the presentation, the company showcased its range of passenger vehicles and announced the expansion of the next-generation A5 lineup, with production scheduled to begin

On October 14, Parliamentary Newspaper, the official weekly publication of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, reported that a plan has been approved to introduce Level 5 automated vehicles, fully driverless trucks, on Russian roads.
The plan aims to introduce new routes for driverless vehicles and launc

On October 10, AVTOTOR announced that it showcased a prototype of the BAIC BJ40 CNG SUV, manufactured at its plant, at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2025. The company continues to expand vehicles powered by environmentally friendly methane fuel.
The BAIC BJ40 CNG is a pre-production natural gas SUV built