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

On August 23, KAMAZ announced that scheduled equipment repairs were carried out at DZPM LLC, an OAT Group enterprise within the KAMAZ structure, during the corporate vacation period.
Dimitrovgrad Powder Metallurgy Plant is the leading manufacturer of metal powder products for Russian automobile plants. The company ca

On August 21, Tenet announced that the first batch of TENET T7 crossovers was dispatched from the Kaluga plant to the brand's dealerships throughout Russia. This marks the start of sales of the model. The TENET T7 crossover is already available for purchase from official dealers of the brand in a front-wheel drive ve

On August 21, Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant LLC (UAZ) announced that it has installed new machines in the Spicer crankcase processing line to improve the quality of parts for subsequent mechanical processing. It will also reduce labor costs. The cost of this project is RUB 159 million, of which RUB 126.8 million was pro

On August 21, AvtoVAZ announced that it had invested over RUB 345 million in modernization and maintenance of production lines during a three-week unified corporate vacation. 
A robotic complex for the manufacture of body floors was installed in the LADA Iskra welding shop. The LADA Granta and Iskra paint shops recei

On August 21, the federal Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Prizma has started deliveries of exterior and interior car mirrors for Lada Iskra. For this purpose, the enterprise in Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk region, has modernized its production.
It has integrated a high-performance laser cutting section in

On August 19, FAW-Eastern Europe and Yandex Drive signed a contract for the supply of BESTUNE T77 crossovers. Users will be able to rent them in Moscow, as well as in other regions of Russia. The first 150 cars in the maximum PRESTIGE PLUS configuration are already available for trips in the capital.
Soon, other T77

On August 19, multiple sources reported that the Chinese company NPC Vezuma is planning to invest RUB 1.5 billion to produce spark plugs and other auto components in Tatarstan.
The first plant will be in the special economic zone "Alabuga" to produce spark plugs. It will be operational by the end of September 2025. I

On August 19, multiple sources reported that Kama, the maker of Russia's first electric vehicle, Atom, signed a cooperation deal with Chinese firm CTTIC Stones. The agreement focuses on advancing Atom's operations and collaboration with Chinese technology partners. 
Based on multiple sources 

On August 18, KAMAZ announced that it will deliver 600 KAMAZ-54901 LNG trucks to NATCAR. The first 30 vehicles have been delivered to the transport and logistics company as part of an agreement, which the companies signed at SPIEF-2025.
Under the deal, Kamaz will supply 300 trucks by the end of 2025 and 300 more by m

On August 14, multiple sources reported that Russian Deputy Industry and Trade Minister announced that Russia and Kyrgyzstan are discussing the establishment of production sites for Russian carmakers in Kyrgyzstan and plan to finalize agreements on car supply contracts.
The minister said that Russia is ready to sign

On August 14, Ural Automobile Plant launched its project 'Creation of a Foundry for Auto Components' at its production site. The project will increase the production of axles for Ural vehicles.
The project will build a 46,000 square meter facility with a full production cycle and a capacity of 45,000 tons of castings