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 9, AvtoVAZ announced that it has begun preparing the LADA Azimut for state certification testing. After completing these tests, the model will receive Vehicle Type Approval, allowing it to be sold in the Russian Federation. A batch of 16 pilot vehicles will be produced on the main assembly line over the ne

On September 29, AVTOVAZ announced that it will showcase its latest models, including the LADA Azimut, LADA Iskra, and LADA Iskra Sport at the INNOPROM Belarus 2025 international industrial exhibition.
The AVTOVAZ delegation will highlight key areas of cooperation between Russia and Belarus, focusing on building a co

On September 29, multiple sources reported that AVTOVAZ has switched to a shorter workweek, which could last up to six months.
According to local media reports, cumulative sales of Lada passenger cars from January to August fell 24.9% compared to the same period last year.
The shortened workweek will run from Septemb

On September 19, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ, considering the capacity of its St. Petersburg plant, plans to produce over 300,000 vehicles by 2025.
AvtoVAZ had initially planned to produce 500,000 vehicles in 2025, but was later changed due to a 30–40% drop in the Russian auto market. In addition, starting

On September 18, AVTOVAZ announced that LADA Iskra vehicles assembled at Avtozavod Saint Petersburg have started shipping to the company’s dealer network.
Currently, LADA Iskra assembly kits are delivered to Avtozavod Saint Petersburg, including the painted body, powertrain, interior, chassis, and about 1,000 compone

On September 8, AVTOVAZ held a discussion with Yandex Taxi at its Tolyatti plant, where both parties discussed cooperation opportunities for 2025 and 2026.
AVTOVAZ and Yandex Taxi talked about working together on producing and supplying cars for the taxi industry. These efforts aim to boost the use of locally made ca

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 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 18, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ enterprises had resumed operations after a three-week corporate vacation. AvtoVAZ has assembly sites in Tolyatti and Izhevsk.
During the vacation, the company repaired and upgraded equipment and improved employee working conditions.
Additionally, the Avtozavod Sain

On July 25, AvtoVAZ announced that it will observe its traditional corporate vacation from July 28 to August 17, 2025.
During this period, the company will carry out repairs, maintenance and modernization of its technological equipment and tooling, along with activities aimed at improving employee working conditions

On June 20, AVTOVAZ signed a memorandum of cooperation with Sber and Rostelecom at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
The agreement aims to jointly develop digital solutions for cars using the Russian Aurora mobile operating system. The partners will focus on creating software to manage car systems, us

On June 20, AVTOVAZ signed an agreement with SberMobile to enhance telematics services for LADA vehicles. Under the agreement, SberMobile will supply cellular connectivity for SIM modules integrated into the cars, enabling the LADA Connect system to function across all compatible models.
SberMobile’s SIM profiles wil

On June 20, AVTOVAZ signed a cooperation agreement with the Center for Strategic Research Foundation (CSR) at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Under this partnership, both sides will work together on research related to the automotive industry, the auto component industry, and the automotive market.

On June 19, AvtoVAZ JSC signed a cooperation agreement with Avtozavod Saint Petersburg LLC during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025). 
In the agreement, both parties will cooperate on preparing and optimizing production processes for the assembly of a new AvtoVAZ model, the LADA Iskra, at th

On June 18, AvtoVAZ JSC and Smart Driving Lab signed a memorandum at SPIEF 2025 to strengthen their strategic partnership in the field of vehicle digitalization. The agreement outlines continued collaboration on the development, implementation, and promotion of telematics and digital services for both current and fut

On June 18, AvtoVAZ unveiled all the new LADA AZIMUT crossover, and the new LADA NIVA Travel at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025).
The new LADA AZIMUT comes in 1.6L and 1.8L engine options, producing 120 hp and 132 hp respectively. It comes with either a 6-speed manual transmission or

On June 16, multiple sources reported that Russian car manufacturer AVTOVAZ has registered a new trademark, SKM. The exclusive rights to the trademark are valid until 2034.
Under the new brand, the Russian automaker will produce passenger and all-metal vans and chassis with an open cargo platform. The company plans t

On June 12, AvtoVAZ announced that as part of developing the new LADA Iskra, it has conducted 84 crash tests, confirming the car’s high safety level. The vehicle passed certification tests under Russian regulations, including a frontal crash at 56 km/h with 40% overlap, a side crash at 50 km/h, and a rear-end collisi