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

On June 3, JSC AvtoVAZ announced that it will unveil the first LADA crossover of its own design at the SPIEF-2025, on June 18, 2025, at the ExpoForum Congress Center.
The company will unveil another new LADA model for the first time at the forum, alongside its main premiere. The LADA Iskra will be displayed as well,

On May 14, Avtovaz announced the expansion of the LADA Granta family with the introduction of the Granta Active Cross. It is equipped with an upgraded chassis. The ground clearance has been increased to 198 mm. The optimized body geometry (shortened overhangs and a smooth bottom without protruding elements) provides

On May 12, AvtoVAZ restarted the production of auto components, cars and assembly kits after modernization carried out during the corporate vacation and the May state holidays.
From May 1 to May 11, 2025, AvtoVAZ performed more than 9,000 different works on the prevention and modernization of equipment worth more tha

On May 3, Multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ is planning to assemble cars in Iran.
Starting May 15, free trade between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union will begin. This will reduce the cost of joint investments between Iranian and Russian companies. 
Based on multiple sources 

On April 30, AvtoVAZ announced that it will carry out a range of works to modernize the existing production and prepare for the release of new models during the planned annual unified corporate vacation from May 5 to 7, 2025, as well as during weekends and public holidays from May 1 to 4 and from May 8 to 11. All pro

On April 24, AvtoVAZ announced that it will hold an international conference of export partners, where it will present key areas of LADA brand development in foreign markets. The conference will present LADA's export strategy and the brand's current model range, including the Vesta family, Granta, NIVA Legend, NIVA T

On April 21, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Intexplast has started serial production of interior, exterior, and underhood parts for the new Lada Iskra. Intexplast invested RUB 275 million for this project, of which IDF provided RUB 152.5 million.
It has started producing more than 50 types of pl

On April 19, AvtoVAZ launched the industrial production of the new LADA Iskra model. On the first production day, it assembled 12 LADA Iskra cars in various versions. The level of localization of the model at the start of production exceeds 90%. The official sale will start from July 20, 2025. 
The model is available

On April 14, AvtoVAZ announced that it had installed new robotic welding complexes in the LADA Iskra welding shop, which is now ready to start industrial production. AvtoVAZ has completed the commissioning works. The welding shop overs over 40,000 square meters.
It can produce up to 30 car bodies per hour. The shop h

On April 9, Avtovaz announced that it had restored the former workshops of the enterprise's pilot industrial production (OPP). OPP was created to develop methods for producing new models and small-scale vehicles. Ten years ago, by the decision of the previous shareholders, the PIP was closed.
Now, a subsidiary of Avt

On March 26, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ plans to start its operations in Nigeria. It is setting up a service center and parts warehouse in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos by the end of 2025. It is also in discussion with the Nigerian government to set up a local assembly plant. AvtoVAZ will also introd

On April 3, AvtoVAZ started sales of upgraded dual-fuel LADA Largus CNG station wagons and vans. The new version features methane cylinders placed under the body floor, ensuring that both the spacious trunk and the standard 50-liter gasoline tank are preserved. The car uses two types of fuel: methane and gasoline.
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On March 13, AvtoVAZ announced that LADA Iskra has successfully passed a series of factory and certification tests. Its production will start from April 19, 2025.
A total of 98 LADA Iskra prototypes in various modifications were manufactured for the tests. On-road and off-road tests were conducted at AvtoVAZ's own te

On March 6, AvtoVAZ announced the launch of a new Russian brand of commercial vehicles called SKM. Passenger and all-metal vans, as well as chassis with an open cargo platform, will be produced under the SKM. The start of production, the start of sales, and key features of SKM commercial vehicles will be announced la

On March 4, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that it would provide a preferential loan of RUB 567.5 million to the Russian company Avtopribor Iskra. The funds will be used to create a production facility in Tolyatti for car generators for Lada Vesta, Granta, and Largus.
Total investments in the project

On March 4, Avtovaz announced that it will hold the world premiere of a new crossover created by Russian engineers on the Russian Vesta platform. The production will be started in 2026.
Besides multiple sources reported that Avtovaz will start production of the new Lada Iskra family of cars in April 2025. 
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On February 26, Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant (KMZ) announced that it will produce import-substituting parts for Lada cars, Mikhail Danilenko, managing director of KMZ. The total investment in both projects is more than RUB 44 million. The results of the work are expected at the end of 2025. It will produce parts

On February 28, Avtovaz presented the design and functional features of the interior of the new LADA Iskra. It has a dashboard with stylish diamond-shaped air vents, spacious niches for small items, and an ergonomic layout. It has a high acoustic comfort due to the high torsional rigidity of the body and an extended

On January 29, Avtovaz announced that the President of Russia visited its plant in Togliatti. Avtovaz showcased the President of a pre-production LADA Iskra. The start of serial production is scheduled for April 2025. It will be available in three body styles: sedan, station wagon, and station wagon-cross. 
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