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

On December 5, Changan began sales of the AVATR 12 luxury grand coupe in Russia, with prices starting at RUB 6.5 million. The model’s name is pronounced “AVATR-One-Two,” reflecting the design team’s intention to emphasize the brand’s unique identity.
The AVATR 12 measures 5,020 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and ha

On December 4, Tavria, a textile supplier to the Russian auto industry, has begun industrial production of seat upholstery for Lada Iskra vehicles. The company has automated its upholstery cutting facility in Syzran, Samara Oblast region.
The total investment in the production development amounted to approx. RUB 22

On December 4, TENET announced the launch of a new version of the T4 compact crossover, which is now offered with an intelligent 4WD system. The T4 4WD Active is priced at RUB 2,390,000, and the Prime version at RUB 2,550,000.
The new all-wheel-drive model is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine produc

On December 3, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ’s production plans for 2026 could rise to 400,000 vehicles, though final sales figures and inventory balance remain uncertain. The company is expected to announce the official production plan later.
Based on multiple sources

On December 1, BAZ handed over its new S34A10 truck to Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg for pilot production in Novy Urengoy, Russia.
The vehicle was handed over to Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg for trial operation after completing a difficult route. It will now be tested on the Arctic roads of the Yamburg field, where it will ope

On December 1, EVOLUTE launched welding and body painting production lines at its Lipetsk Region plant, marking the full-cycle production of EVOLUTE hybrids. This is expected to increase production volumes, incorporate more components from local manufacturers, and better adapt vehicles to Russian operating conditions

On November 27, Joint-Stock Company Romanov announced that it has been granted official status as an authorized manufacturer, allowing the company to independently issue electronic vehicle registration certificates (EVRCs) for its BAZ heavy-duty trucks.
The company was added to the Unified Register of Authorized Manu

On November 26, Atom, in a social media post, announced that the Atom PT series car rolled off the assembly line in Moscow. PT series (Plant Trial) cars are fully functional vehicles, built using the same technologies and standards that will be used in serial production.
They are essential for refining the production

On November 25, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia held a meeting to update the Automotive Industry Development Strategy 2035, which was approved in 2022. In updating the Strategy, priority will be given to developing domestic platform solutions, unifying them, and standardizing the component base.
At present,

On November 26, the Federal Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Penny Bereg (part of the Polad Group) has begun production of seat cushion sets for Lada Vesta and Lada Aura vehicles in Tolyatti. Total production capacity will be up to 150,000 sets per year.  Investment in the production facility totaled

On November 25, Atom announced that it has achieved the highest level of functional safety in automated driving systems. Its parent company, KAMA JSC, has become the first Russian automaker and autonomous technology developer to receive ASIL D certification under the international ISO 26262 standard. This certificati

On November 24, KAMAZ announced that it has produced first batch of twenty high-tech KAMAZ-54901 tractor units, with another 15 planned for December 2025. The fully equipped trucks have already been sold to customers in Russia and abroad, and an additional ten units are scheduled for export by the end of 2025.
The KA

On November 25, Sollers started sales for the full-size, seven-seat Sollers SP7 minivan, with prices starting at RUB 4,690,000. The Sollers SP7 minivan is manufactured at the Yelabuga plant.
The minivan is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 237 hp of power. It is paired with an eight-speed

On November 21, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ plans to sell 370,000 Lada vehicles in 2025, including exports. The company expects to sell around 350,000 units in the domestic market.
The company sold 459,000 vehicles in Russia in 2024. The 2025 forecast reflects a decrease of about 23%.
Based on multiple sou

On November 20, the Modern Transport Technologies Group started serial production of the G 2.5 diesel engine in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
Several versions of the 2.5-liter diesel engine, producing 149.6 hp are now available. The G51A version is made for a 5-speed transmission, while the G51B, G51C, and G51D versions a

On November 18, VOYAH announced the official presentation of its new full-size hybrid SUV, the VOYAH TAISHAN in the Russian market. The pre-orders for the VOYAH TAISHAN are now open at official VOYAH dealerships.
The VOYAH TAISHAN is the brand’s first SUV built on the new 800-volt Tianyuan platform. This system reduc