On August 31, AvtoVAZ started sales of the updated Lada NIVA Legend. The SUV now features a new 1.8-liter engine, galvanized body parts, a driver airbag, improved brakes, and other upgrades. The updated Lada NIVA Legend is available in four trim levels, Classic, Drive, Urban, and Black Series, with price starting at

On August 20, AFT-Seats announced that it had launched a modern, full-cycle production line for manufacturing full electric adjustment seats for the LADA Azimut at its facility.
The production process includes cutting and sewing upholstery, manufacturing metal components and frames, and final seat assembly.
The LADA

On August 17, AvtoVAZ announced that it has resumed operations at its production facilities following equipment maintenance and upgrades carried out during the unified corporate vacation from July 27 to August 16, 2026.
During the three-week corporate vacation more than 13,000 jobs, representing over 82,000 man-days,

On July 24, AVTOVAZ announced a planned corporate vacation from July 27 to August 16, 2026.
During this period, the company will carry out repairs, maintenance, and upgrades to production equipment, as well as improve employee working conditions. The company will invest more than RUB 370 million in these projects.
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On July 21, Tolyatti-based Lighting Solutions started production of headlights for the Lada Azimut and began local production of lighting systems for other Lada models.
The project received RUB 3.5 billion in total investment, including a RUB 1.6 billion low-interest loan from the federal Industrial Development Fund.

On July 20, LADA started serial production of the upgraded NIVA Legend at its plant in Russia.
The updated model features more than 350 new and upgraded parts and components, including a new engine, upgraded chassis and body, and new electronic systems. The upgraded LADA NIVA Legend is now equipped with a new 1.8-li

On July 16, LADA announced that its Azimut crossover successfully completed a series of crash tests as part of the state certification process. The new model significantly exceeds national passive safety requirements.
The Azimut crossover underwent a frontal crash test against a deformable barrier with a partial over

On June 24, AvtoVAZ announced that its plastics division has started production of bumpers for the LADA Azimut crossover.
The bumpers are produced using a fully automated process in which plastic is heated to over 200°C and molded under pressure. The entire process, including molding, cooling, and removal of the fini

On June 4, AVTOVAZ signed a cooperation agreement with Sberbank at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) to jointly develop digital services for LADA vehicles. The agreement highlights the companies' plans to support future mobility initiatives.
The agreement includes plans to explore the use of art

On June 3, AvtoVAZ showcased the VAZ-2101 "First," the modernized LADA Niva Legend, and the new LADA AZIMUT crossover at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The production of the new LADA AZIMUT will begin in the third quarter of this year.
The updated LADA Niva Legend is powered by a new 1.8-lit

On May 26, AvtoVAZ announced that the new SKM M9 model will be unveiled at the annual COMvex commercial vehicle exhibition in Moscow, Russia.
The front-wheel-drive SKM M9 is powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine producing 150 hp of power and is available with either a 9-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission.

On May 21, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that NPK Avtopribor Iskra, part of the Avtopribor Group, had launched serial production of import-substituting automotive alternators in Tolyatti, Samara Oblast, Russia.
The new production lines have an annual capacity of up to 700,000 units and will supply

On May 18, AvtoVAZ announced that it had completed the latest stage of its production modernization program, which was carried out during the first half of May 2026. The company completed a total of 15,361 tasks under the modernization initiative, with total investment reaching RUB 543 million funded through the comp

On May 14, Avtovaz resumed operations in full compliance with its annual plan following the traditional May corporate holiday. During the corporate holiday from May 1st to 13th, it installed new equipment necessary for launching production of the LADA Azimut crossover, modernized the LADA NIVA family assembly line, a

On April 30, Avtovaz announced that it had installed unique automated equipment for installing a panoramic roof on its main assembly line, in preparation to produce the LADA Azimut crossover. It has installed a robotic panoramic roof station at the start of Assembly Line #1, where the LADA Aura, Vesta, and Azimut are

On April 29, AvtoVAZ announced that it will conduct a large-scale program between May 1 and 13, 2026, to install new technological equipment for the production of the LADA Azimut crossover, modernize the LADA NIVA family assembly line, and perform routine repairs and maintenance of key facilities and production syste

On April 15, AvtoVAZ started pre-orders for the SKM M7 minivans and all-metal vans, with prices to be revealed soon.
The SKM M7 minivans and vans are powered by a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine producing 137 hp of power, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. They feature a fi

On April 9, AvtoVAZ announced that LADA Azimut recently went through another round of testing at the AVTOVAZ proving grounds to prepare for production and certification. The results showed that the vehicle is reliable and well suited to Russian roads and weather conditions.
Since 2023, AVTOVAZ has used a new climate

On April 2, AvtoVAZ announced that LADA Azimut crossovers has completed the latest stage of factory passive safety validation testing, which included over 100 passive safety evaluations covering the vehicle and its components, such as frontal and side crash tests, side pole impacts, and rear-end collisions. 
During t

On March 23, AvtoVAZ announced that it is upgrading its aluminum casting and forging facilities to improve productivity, ensure consistent quality, and support future projects.
The company added that the equipment replacement plan is now in an active phase, with ten new casting machines purchased, some of which are