ng the start of disc brake assembly as part of a project to localize disc brake production in Russia. KAMAZ Brake Systems LLC is a subsidiary of KAMAZ PJSC. The company has developed a modern automated assembly line for 17.5”-, 19.5”-, and 22.5”-disc brakes. These brakes will be used in KAMAZ K5 trucks, the future Compass vehicle range, passenger vehicles, and trailers. The new assembly line can produce up to 90,000 brake assemblies per yea...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Hyundai slipped 2.0% for a second monthly decline, while Kia rose 2.7%, extending its streak of y/y gains to five months. Hyundai’s HVs sales jumped about 42%, while demand for the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs slumped roughly 56%. Kia saw similar trends: EV9 and EV6 volume dropped about 57%, while the K5 midsize sedan, Sportage compact SUV and minivan Carnival posted double-digit gains. European automakers recorded double-digit declines across the b...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

head-up display and a UWB digital key. A Level 2 intelligent driver assistance system with new features such as HDA (Highway Driving Assist) 2 and RSPA (Remote Smart Parking Assist) is available as well. Also on display were vehicle models such as the EV5 Weekender concept vehicle, the Seltos, the K5, and the Carnival. Developed for outdoor enthusiasts, the Weekender lineup now spans the EV9, PV5, and Tasman models. The EV5 Weekender, the 4th m...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Kia and Hyundai recall 335,590 vehicles in U.S. over leaking gas tanks On November 19, Kia and Hyundai both announced recalls for a total of 335,590 vehicles in the U.S. for the same reason of leaking gas tanks. Kia announced it is recalling 250,547 vehicles in the U.S. Affected vehicles include 2021 through 2024 model year Kia K5 vehicles manufactured at Kia Georgia from March 27, 2020 through January 23, 2024 equipped with a 1.6-liter Turbochar...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

ADM Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, starts export of Kia cars to Tajikistan On October 31, ADM Global Group of Companies, the official distributor of Kia in Uzbekistan, announced that it has started exports of Kia cars to the Republic of Tajikistan. On October 13, 2025, the first batch of Sonet, Seltos, Sportage, and K5 models was shipped from the ADM Jizzakh plant to the official Kia dealer in Dushanbe. A Kia flagship showroom will soon open in Dushanbe, b...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/03

KAMAZ showcases new K5 series trucks On October 21, KAMAZ showcased its latest K5 series of vehicles during Customer Day in Irkutsk, Russia. The event featured live demonstrations of KAMAZ-54901 tractor and its smaller version, the KAMAZ-54902, designed for short-haul trips up to 1,000 km. Guests also saw the new all-wheel-drive KAMAZ-65954 (6x6) tractor, which entered production in 2025. KAMAZ Trade and Finance Company and RusTrans LLC carried o...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

KAMAZ, Russia advances final stage of K5 cabin parts localization project On October 6, KAMAZ announced that its major project, “Localization of Stamped Parts for the K5 Cabin, Phase 2,” has entered its final stage. The press and frame plant (PRZ) is upgrading existing equipment and acquiring new machinery to mass-produce the latest generation of trucks. The main work is happening in the PRZ blank shop, where key metal-cutting equipment has b...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

logistics company as part of an agreement, which the companies signed at SPIEF-2025. Under the deal, Kamaz will supply 300 trucks by the end of 2025 and 300 more by mid-2026. NATCAR strategy assumes that LNG trucks will make up half of its fleet. The KAMAZ-54901 LNG is a gas-powered version of the K5 flagship, which is equipped with a 460 hp R6 gas engine, automated gearbox, and two cryotanks holding 1,060 liters of LNG. It offers a range of up ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

g mass market brands for a second consecutive year, with a score of 876, followed by Dodge (868) and GMC (852). The complete list of award recipients includes: BMW AG: BMW X6, BMW X1, BMW 4 Series, BMW X4 and MINI Countryman Hyundai Motor Group: Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Kia K4 and Kia K5 Ford Motor Company: Ford Super Duty, Ford Mustang and Lincoln Nautilus Volkswagen AG: Volkswagen ID.Buzz, Porsche Taycan and Porsche 911 General Mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/26

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

KAMAZ PJSC engine plant modernizes production process with new robotics for heavy-duty axles On June 10, KAMAZ PJSC engine plant announced that it has almost finished setting up two new robotic systems in its new product shop. These systems are a key part of their Bridges project” for the production of parts and assemblies of the K5 drive axle and its assembly. Each system has three vertical turning machines that can fully process two important...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Kamaz, Russia completes testing of K5 KAMAZ-54901 truck On May 23, Kamaz announced that it has completed the test operation of its latest-generation K5 KAMAZ-54901 truck tractor at GPR-LOGISTIKA LLC. During the 3 months trial, the KAMAZ-54901 covered 59,000 kilometers. The KAMAZ-54901 model features a modern 13-liter Euro-5 KAMAZ-910.52-460 engine, delivering 482 hp of power and 2,403 Nm of torque. The truck now has an engine lifespan of up to 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

KAMAZ, Russia showcases next-gen K5 trucks and tractors at Kazan Economic Forum On May 14, PJSC KAMAZ showcased its high-tech K5 generation vehicles at the International Economic Forum held at the IEC "KAZAN EXPO" in Kazan. These products are now manufactured on a new sanction-resistant component base, with improved technical characteristics and consumer properties. The company presented the KAMAZ-65956 (6x4) truck tractor from its heavy K5 famil...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

KAMAZ-54901 truck clears road test with positive reviews from freight operator On April 18, KAMAZ announced that its latest generation K5 KAMAZ-54901 truck tractor had cleared the road test. The vehicle was given to a freight company for a one-month trial. During this time, it covered 5,500 km while hauling 27.5 tons of food in a tank semi-trailer. The client gave positive feedback, praising its modern design, cabin comfort, and strong performanc...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

KAMAZ, Russia starts production of first medium-duty K5 generation truck On April 14, KAMAZ announced that it has rolled off a new model from the K5 generation, the KAMAZ-53251, from its assembly line, marking the company’s first anti-sanction medium-duty truck. The vehicle is currently undergoing bench testing. The vehicle is equipped with a 307 hp engine paired with a functional mechanical synchronized nine-speed gearbox. The vehicle has a ca...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

NXP presents new S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers On March 11, NXP Semiconductors N.V. unveiled its new S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCU), the automotive industry's first 16nm FinFET MCU with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family will extend the NXP CoreRide platform with pre-integrated zonal and electrification system solutions for scalable software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The S32K5 will begin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

KAMAZ, Russia expands high-tech model range of K5 generation truck On April 9, Kamaz announced that it will present several new models based on K5 generation truck with improved technical characteristics and consumer properties in 2025. KAMAZ is focusing on producing specialized chassis for equipment manufacturers, including the transport, heavy-duty, all-wheel drive, and medium-tonnage models. The production will start on the KAMAZ-65656 truck ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

KAMAZ, Russia announce assembly of first K5 cabin frame designed for new vehicle On March 24, KAMAZ announced the assembly of the first frame for the K5 generation cabin, designed for a new vehicle intended for the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The product was manufactured as part of the second phase of the import substitution project for KAMAZ's flagship series, funded by the Russian Industrial Development Fund. The production preparation te...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

Green Hills Software,US and NXP partner on advancements for New S32K5 Microcontroller Family On March 19, Green Hills Software announced its collaboration with NXP Semiconductors to provide a combined hardware and software solution for developing and deploying safety-focused, mixed-criticality SDV zonal architectures based on NXP’s new S32K5 MCU family. The software solution features the ASIL D safety-certified. µ-velOSity real-time operating ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

KAMAZ, Russia to produce 700 K5 generation gas-powered tractors in 2025 On March 17, KAMAZ announced that it is actively working to expand the range of gas-powered vehicles and buses. The KAMAZ-54901 truck tractor on LNG is a gas-powered version of the K5 generation. The production of the gas-powered version of the vehicle started in September 2024. Last year, the company produced the first 200 trucks of this modification. By mid-2025, KAMAZ inte...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17