OEMs
The localisation rate of Ford engines has reached 78% in the Russian plant
RusAutoNews.Com – Ford Sollers has announced that the localisation rate of the 1.6 litres Ford Duratec engines, manufactured in Russia, has reached 78%. The high level of localisation has been achieved,
Avtotor has raised its forecast for production growth in 2017 to 50%
RNS – Car manufacturer from Kaliningrad: Avtotor has raised its forecast for production growth in 2017, following the results of the first half of the year and adjusted the plans for
St. Petersburg automotive industry has grown by 31% in the first half of 2017
RusAutoNews.Com – According to Auto-Dealer-SPb data, Hyundai, Nissan and Toyota factories, established in St. Petersburg, have manufactured 170,400 automobiles during the January-June period of 2017, which is equivalent to a
The first Volgabus electric bus has been introduced
Autostat – Volgabus has introduced the new 12-metre low-floor electric bus City Rhythm-12E. The vehicle is charged from a standard 380V power source nightly. The lithium-polymer batteries, which work effectively for
UAZ will start the production of the new LCV: UAZ Profi
RusAutoNews.Com – Ulyanovsk Automobile Factory (UAZ) will start the serial production of the new light commercial vehicle UAZ Profi in September 2017, with a carrying capacity of 1.5 tonnes, as stated
KAMAZ and Daimler will invest € 400 million in new production
RNS – The joint venture of KAMAZ and the German car manufacturer Daimler: Daimler KAMAZ Rus (50-50% partnership) expects to apply for a special investment contract (SPIC) for the production of
Vehicle production has increased by 20% in Russia within the January-May 2017 period
ASM Holding – According to ASM Holding data, 590,933 transport vehicles (trucks, cars, buses) have been manufactured in Russia within the January-May 2017 period, which is equivalent to a 20.2% year-on-year
Isuzu buses will be manufactured in Ulyanovsk
RusAutoNews.Com – Isuzu Rus, the government of Ulyanovsk Region and Simaz have signed a memorandum of understanding, proposing bus production on Isuzu chassis. According to the conditions of the memorandum, the
GAZ Group starts exports to Jordan
RusAutoNews.Com – GAZ Group will supply GAZel NEXT light commercial vehicles to Jordan. The relevant document has been signed by the managing director of the export company of GAZ Group Leonid
Driverless buses will be tested on the Russian Island
Autostat – The first driverless Russian bus Matryoshka will be tested on the Russian Island (Far Eastern Federal District). The tests are being conducted in cooperation with Bakulin Motors Group
