KAMAZ, Russia optimizes assembly line to boost production output On July 16, KAMAZ announced that it is currently working to rebalance its main assembly conveyors (MAC) at Kamaz automotive plant, aiming to achieve a production rate of 240 vehicles per day. The KAMAZ production system team, along with other staff, conducted a timing study of the assembly of the entire model range at the GSK and found several bottlenecks. Some were due to certain ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

AGR Holding, Russia prepares Kaluga plant for full-cycle production of TENET vehicles On July 17, AGR Holding announced that it has prepared welding shop at its Kaluga automobile plant for the launch of full-cycle production of vehicles under the new Russian brand TENET. The large amount of work was done on redesigning the welding shop to match the design requirements of the new TENET car. The shop was completely rebuilt, which included rearrang...

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CHANGAN plans to introduce three news cars in Russian market On July 9, Changan Motors Rus presented three new cars for the Russian market at the international industrial exhibition INNOPROM. The cars are the new generation CHANGAN CS75 PLUS crossover, the electric AVATR 12 grand coupe, and the CHANGAN DEEPAL G318 SUV with a hybrid powertrain. All three models are expected to enter the Russian market in the coming months. For the first time in Ru...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

KAMAZ, Russia secures new supply contract to deliver 700 next-gen electric buses On July 11, PJSC KAMAZ signed a new contract with the State Unitary Enterprise Mosgortrans for the supply of a large batch of next-generation A5 KAMAZ-52222 electric buses. Under the agreement, Kamaz will deliver 700 new KAMAZ-52222 electric buses to Moscow in stages by the end of 2027. KAMAZ will also handle the service and repairs for 15 years. The KAMAZ-52222 ele...

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Sollers starts production of electromechanical transfer cases at ZMZ facility, Russia On July 11, Sollers Transmission Production LLC, a subsidiary of the SOLLERS Group, started the production of electromechanical transfer cases for the Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickups, as well as the UAZ Patriot, Pickup, and all-wheel drive Profi models. The first batch of these new units has been completed at the Zavolzhye facility. The project includes local produc...

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Russian vehicle sales decrease 31.1% in June 2025 The 100,133 new vehicles sold in Russia in June 2025 represented a decrease of 31.1% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on July 11. The 602,445 new vehicles sold in the first six months of 2025 represented a decrease of 28.7% over the same period in 2024. Passenger car sales in June 2025 represented a 27.5% decrease to 88,772 units from 2024, light ...

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Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) to start sales in Russia On July 10, multiple sources reported that Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) will start sales in the Russian market in the third quarter of 2025. Its frame SUV BAW 212 and the minivan BAW MPV are undergoing the final stages of certification in Russia.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

URAL, Russia signs three major agreements to boost production at INNOPROM-2025 On July 8, URAL Automotive Plant signed three significant cooperation agreements during the Innoprom-2025 industrial exhibition. The company signed a cooperation deal with UrFU, which will begin in the coming days. The partnership supports the planned construction of a new foundry, which will need modern technology, skilled staff, and training for existing engineers. A...

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Sollers Group starts production of SP7 minivan at Yelabuga plant, Russia On July 8, Sollers Group announced that it has started the serial production of its new Sollers SP7 minivans using full-cycle manufacturing technology at its Yelabuga plant. The new Sollers SP7 is equipped with a 237 hp gasoline engine that meets the Euro-6 environmental standard and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle will be the first locally produced minivan w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

KAMAZ, Russia unveils K5 LNG truck with 1,600 km range at INNOPROM 2025 On July 7, KAMAZ presented its latest generation of K5 gas-powered vehicles at the 15th International Industrial Exhibition INNOPROM, held in Yekaterinburg, Russia from July 7 to 10, 2025. The KAMAZ-54901 from the latest K5 generation is equipped with a KAMAZ R6 gas engine (Euro 5) producing 460 hp, an automated gearbox, and two cryotanks with a total capacity of 1,060 litre...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

EVOLUTE, Russia presents upgraded i-SPACE hybrid at INNOPROM 2025 On July 7, EVOLUTE presented an updated version of the EVOLUTE i-SPACE hybrid crossover at the 15th International Industrial Exhibition INNOPROM 2025 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The updated model will be available in five- and seven-seater configurations. The model received a new design, an improved powertrain and a completely updated interior. The vehicle’s hybrid powertrain has...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

VOYAH to start production of PASSION EVR hybrid sedan in Russia by Q3 2025 On July 7, VOYAH presented its new executive hybrid sedan, the VOYAH PASSION EVR, at the 15th International Industrial Exhibition INNOPROM 2025. The company has also opened pre-orders for the model in Russia, with a starting price of RUB 5,590,000. The vehicle will be produced at Russia’s first electric and hybrid vehicle plant in the Lipetsk region, with production sche...

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Russia discusses prospect of lithium mining in Republic of Tyva On July 6, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia visited the Republic of Tyva and discussed the development of the Tastygskoye deposit to produce lithium concentrate. It can cater to both domestic as well as overseas markets. The Tastyg deposit in Tyva is one of the largest lithium deposits in Russia.  Based on press release from the Government of Russia ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

FSUE NAMI, Russia unveils self-driving system at Innoprom-2025 On July 7, FSUE NAMI unveiled the NAMI self-driving system, a universal solution that can transform any vehicle, into an autonomous vehicle at the Innoprom-2025 exhibition. The system uses software, algorithms, neural networks and databases developed by FSUE "NAMI". This allows it to be one of the most accurate unmanned systems in Russia and the world. The NAMI will showcase it’s t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Automobile Technologies, Russia assembles Haval M6 test vehicle at Kaluga plant On July 1, Automobile Technologies announced that it has successfully assembled its first test vehicle, Haval M6, using the full production cycle, including body welding and painting. The company is now focused on preparing for full-cycle serial production, which is planned to be launched at the end of July 2025. Based on Automobile Technologies social media update...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Atom, Russia releases universal application for charging electric vehicles On July 1, Atom released a universal application for charging electric vehicles. It is a single interface that brings together charging stations across Russia. The functionality of the application includes searching and filtering charging stations, displaying their status in real time, integrating payment instruments, monitoring the charging process, as well as starting an...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Russian government adds Daimler Truck to sanctions list On June 30, multiple sources reported that the Russian government has added Daimler Truck to the list of companies against which it is imposing economic sanctions. Daimler Truck had a joint venture with Kamaz in Russia. In 2022, it exited the Russian market and transferred its share to its partner. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

GAC to launch hybrid vehicle GAC GS8 Dragon in Russia On June 23, GAC presented the full-size crossover, the GAC GS8 Dragon, with a hybrid power plant in Russia. It features a 2-liter gasoline engine, an electric motor, and a Toyota Hybrid System (THS) transmission. The maximum power of the hybrid GAC GS8 Dragon HEV is 427 hp.  It is based on the modern modular GPMA platform. The use of various grades of steel made it possible to achieve high ri...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii, Russia plant starts paint shop for Haval M6 model On June 25, Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii, in a social media post, announced that it had painted the first Haval M6 body in its newly launched paint shop. This marks a key step in ramping up to full-cycle production, which began in February 2025. Based on social media updates of Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Atom, Russia completes production of VC series pre-production prototypes On June 25, Atom announced that it has completed the assembly of a batch of 26 VC (Vehicle Check) series verification vehicles. All of them have already been transferred to internal development teams for checking and calibrating all systems, comprehensive functional and certification tests, and validation of the design and processes. The next stage is the launch of the PT (P...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26