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Jetour tells about new products for Russia

Chinese brand Jetour plans to expand significantly its lineup of crossovers and SUVs in Russia. For the next four years, 12 new models and modifications are announced to enter our market, writes

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Jetour tells about new products for Russia​

Chinese brand Jetour plans to expand significantly its lineup of crossovers and SUVs in Russia. For the next four years, 12 new models and modifications are announced to enter our market, writes "Rossiyskaya Gazeta". Thus, in the third quarter of 2024, Russian dealers are expected to have a compact crossover Jetour X50, which is a redesigned version of Soueast X50 model. In 2025, rechargeable hybrid and 7-seat version of the T2 SUV will reach our country.
In the same year, the debut of updated crossovers Jetour Dashing and Jetour X70 Plus, as well as crossover T1 in two versions - with a gasoline engine and with a rechargeable hybrid powertrain are planned. The T3 hybrid SUV is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2026, which will have a frame construction, 5-, 6- and 7-seat interior layout, 150 kilometers of electric range and a total range of 1,400 kilometers. The internal combustion engine is used here exclusively to charge the battery. In the third quarter of the same year, the P3 pickup will premiere.
It is an SUV with a five-seat interior and the ability to tow a trailer. Finally, at the beginning of 2027, the flagship hybrid SUV of high cross-country ability T5 should enter the Russian market. Meanwhile, Mr. KeChuandeng, Deputy General Director of Jetour Auto, told Autopilot that the production of Jetour cars in Russia is scheduled to start in March.
In June, the locally assembled cars should enter the market. According to him, at the first stage, the compact crossover Dashing will be produced in Russia, and later - mid-size X70 Plus. Recall, Chinese brand Jetour officially entered the Russian car market in June 2023 and is currently represented by three crossovers.

 

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The first Solaris models have been certified in Russia

The new Solaris HC crossover, which is produced at the former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg, has passed all the necessary tests and received vehicle type approval (VTA). This was reported to the portal Autonews.ru in the press service of the company AGR Automotive Group, which now owns the...

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The first Solaris models have been certified in Russia​

The new Solaris HC crossover, which is produced at the former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg, has passed all the necessary tests and received vehicle type approval (VTA). This was reported to the portal Autonews.ru in the press service of the company AGR Automotive Group, which now owns the enterprise in St. Petersburg.
After receiving the document, the company will be able to start selling this model on the Russian market, but the prices for the novelty have not yet been named. Solaris HC design fully repeats crossover Hyundai Creta. The model with dimensions of 4300x1790x1620 mm will be available in both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions. Powered by 1.6L 123hp or 2.0L 150hp atmospheric engines, the car's powertrain is mated to a 6-speed manual or a traditional 6-speed automatic transmission.
The cars will be available in Classic, Family and Lifestyle configurations, both in classic version and in a special series N-Line, made in sporty styling. In addition, another model of the new brand - Solaris HS sedan, which looks no different from the once popular in Russia Hyundai Solaris sedan, has received VTA. Also, these cars have absolutely identical overall dimensions: 4,405 mm in length, 1,729 mm in width and 1,469 mm in height. The model is equipped with a 1.4-liter 100 hp atmospheric petrol four or a 1.6-liter 123 hp petrol engine.
Depending on the equipment, the motor is aggregated with a 6-speed "manual" or a traditional 6-speed "automatic". Buyers will have a choice of Active Plus, Comfort and Elegance, as well as a special series Sportline. Also, the Solaris lineup will include Solaris KRS sedan and Solaris KRX cross-hatchback - these are Kia Rio and Rio X, respectively. AGR Automotive Group noted that these two models are still awaiting VTA. Solaris brand cars will be sold through the dealer network of AGR LLC.

 

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Russian market of new buses returned to growth in February

As of February 2024, 1884 new buses were sold in Russia - 32% more than in the same month last year. This is reported by experts of

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Russian market of new buses returned to growth in February​

As of February 2024, 1884 new buses were sold in Russia - 32% more than in the same month last year. This is reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and its own segmentation. Thus, after two months Russian market of new buses returned to growth.
The domestic brand PAZ accounted for 46% of the total sales volume. Thus, in the last month of winter the sales volume of new "Paziks" amounted to 864 vehicles. Next, with a big lag behind the leader is Russian brand NEFAZ (192 vehicles), followed by Chinese Yutong (135 vehicles). Three more domestic brands - LIAZ (129 vehicles), Volgabus (124 vehicles) and KAVZ (103 vehicles) - crossed the hundred mark.
If we consider the results of the first two months of this year, the total sales of new buses in Russia amounted to 2,993 vehicles - 9% more than in January-February 2023.

 

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KAMAZ produced 5,000th Compass vehicle cab frame

KAMAZ\'s press-frame plant has produced 5,000th Compass cab frame. We would like to remind you that the decision to master welding of Compass cab frames at the Press-Frame Plant was made in the fourth quarter of 2020, and in April 2022 the start of production of serial frames was given...

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KAMAZ produced 5,000th Compass vehicle cab frame​

KAMAZ's press-frame plant has produced 5,000th Compass cab frame. We would like to remind you that the decision to master welding of Compass cab frames at the Press-Frame Plant was made in the fourth quarter of 2020, and in April 2022 the start of production of serial frames was given, according to the KAMAZ press service.
According to Sergey Klenenko, Director of the PRZ, given the growth in production volumes, the 10,000th Compass cab will be produced this year. According to him, there is a large localization program ahead, the production of the frame, localization of the cab frame parts and stamping are to be mastered. In addition, parts for this car will be mastered by other plants.
"So, little by little, Compass, mastered with the assistance of partners, is becoming a fully Kamaz vehicle. Under this program, new equipment is being purchased and Kamaz production is being upgraded," the plant manager said. In 2022, KAMAZ began production and sales of a new medium-duty family of Compass trucks, which is built using the component base of the Chinese JAC N-series truck. The new KAMAZ project started with two models: Compass-9 with GVW of 9.5 tons and Compass-12 with GVW of 11.99 tons.
The models of KAMAZ Compass family are cabover trucks of the distribution class designed to work in the city and suburbs, as well as for intercity transportation. A wide range of special add-ons can be installed on the chassis of Compass trucks: various modifications of vans (isothermal, industrial, refrigerated), flatbed trucks with CMU, garbage trucks, multilifts, wreckers, hydraulic elevators, etc.

 

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A new brand of tyres for passenger cars and SUVs is launched at the Gislaved plant

The Gislaved tyre factory in Kaluga has started production of a new Torero brand of summer tyres at its facilities previously owned by the German concern Continental. The rebranding of Continental\'s Russian assets was a prerequisite for their acquisition by S8 Capital Holding, which took place...

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A new brand of tyres for passenger cars and SUVs is launched at the Gislaved plant​

The Gislaved tyre factory in Kaluga has started production of a new Torero brand of summer tyres at its facilities previously owned by the German concern Continental. The rebranding of Continental's Russian assets was a prerequisite for their acquisition by S8 Capital Holding, which took place in May last year.
The production of the first models of Torero summer tyres for passenger cars and crossovers started at the Gislaved plant in early 2024, according to the press service of the company. Recall that the tyre plant "Continental Kaluga" was opened in October 2013, investments in the project amounted to 240 million euros.
The production capacity of the enterprise is 4 million tyres per year with prospects for expansion to 16 million tyres.

 

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South Korea bans supplies of batteries for electric cars to Russia

Following the EU, South Korea has banned the supply of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles to Russia. The largest Korean supplier of such batteries to Russia was Enertech, which has been under the control of Rosatom since 2022. The ban on supplies may create difficulties for the ongoing...

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South Korea bans supplies of batteries for electric cars to Russia​

12.03.24

Following the EU, South Korea has banned the supply of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles to Russia. The largest Korean supplier of such batteries to Russia was Enertech, which has been under the control of Rosatom since 2022. The ban on supplies may create difficulties for the ongoing work of the state corporation's assembly sites in Russia, which use Korean cells, the Kommersant newspaper said.
The ban will be a trigger for investment in developments, analysts say, noting that South Korean authorities may grant supply permits for certain organizations. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", South Korea has increased to 1159 positions the list of goods, for the export of which to Russia and Belarus it is necessary to obtain special permission from the government.
The reasons for the expansion of restrictions include the "high probability" of using these items for military purposes. In particular, certain cars will fall under the export ban. The innovations began to take effect on February 24th, 2024. The restrictions concern the export to Russia and Belarus of cars with an engine displacement of more than 2 litres in addition to the previous ban on the supply of cars worth more than $50,000.
Most of the popular versions of Korean crossovers, including Hyundai Santa Fe, Palisade and powerful modifications of Kia Sportage and Sorento, which made up a significant volume of parallel imports, have fallen under the restrictions on engine capacity.

 

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About 220 thousand vehicles were sold in Russia for two months

According to the results of January - February 2024, 218.9 thousand vehicles were sold in our country - 70% more than for two months of the last year. Such data* were given by the experts of the agency

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About 220 thousand vehicles were sold in Russia for two months​

According to the results of January - February 2024, 218.9 thousand vehicles were sold in our country - 70% more than for two months of the last year. Such data* were given by the experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" within the framework of the online broadcast "AUTOSTAT Operative. Operative information on the Russian car market. Results of February 2024".
The passenger car segment accounted for about 85% of this number. In January - February, 184.2 thousand new passenger cars were sold - 82% more than in the same period of 2023. The market growth was also noted in other segments, but it was in passenger cars that it turned out to be the best.
Thus, sales of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) have grown by 51% (to 14,000 vehicles) since the beginning of the year. Sales of trucks grew by 15% (up to 17.7 thousand vehicles), and buses - by 9% (up to 3 thousand vehicles).

 

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Sollers Argo received a new long-wheelbase version

Sollers company has added to the range of light-duty commercial vehicles Sollers Argo a version with a wheelbase length of 3000 mm. The new modification is already available for order at dealers of the brand at a price from 2 million 714 thousand rubles for a car with steel sides, reports the...

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Sollers Argo received a new long-wheelbase version​

12.03.24

Sollers company has added to the range of light-duty commercial vehicles Sollers Argo a version with a wheelbase length of 3000 mm. The new modification is already available for order at dealers of the brand at a price from 2 million 714 thousand rubles for a car with steel sides, reports the press service of the automaker.
Sollers Argo new version became longer by 500 mm, while retaining excellent manoeuvrability - the turning diameter has increased by only half a metre and is 12 m. The total length of the car is 5.8 metres. The long wheelbase Sollers Argo is available in versions with flatbed, industrial and isothermal bodies of Russian production. The capacity of superstructures is increased up to 6 europallets, and the maximum volume is 12.4 cubic metres.
Loading height of the body is kept at 780 mm, GVW of the extended version is 3.5 tonnes. Under the bonnet of Sollers Argo there is a 2-litre diesel engine with an output of 130 hp, which works in combination with a 6-speed manual transmission. The basic equipment of the vehicle, among other things, includes air conditioning, cruise control, steering column adjustment, audio system, power windows, large power and heated side mirrors, and heated driver's seat. Separately it is worth noting the presence of ABS and ESP safety systems, as well as two airbags.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in September 2023 at the new enterprise "Sollers Cargo" it was started production of compact light-duty trucks Sollers Argo on a full cycle. The planned capacity for this model is designed to produce more than 10 thousand vehicles per year for five years.

 

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AVTOVAZ started sales of LADA Vesta with automatic transmission

AVTOVAZ has started sales of LADA Vesta cars equipped with an updated 1.8 EVO engine and 7-speed variator. The new powertrain is installed in all models of the family: sedan, sedan Cross, SW and SW Cross. The cost of LADA Vesta with 1.8 EVO AT starts from 1 million 588 thousand 900 rubles (sedan...

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AVTOVAZ started sales of LADA Vesta with automatic transmission​

AVTOVAZ has started sales of LADA Vesta cars equipped with an updated 1.8 EVO engine and 7-speed variator. The new powertrain is installed in all models of the family: sedan, sedan Cross, SW and SW Cross. The cost of LADA Vesta with 1.8 EVO AT starts from 1 million 588 thousand 900 rubles (sedan in Comfort configuration), reports the press service of AVTOVAZ.
As noted, today it is the most affordable car with automatic transmission in the Russian market. To integrate the new powertrain, various systems of the car were modernized: fuel, brake; a new support of the powertrain appeared. LADA Vesta cars with AT have passed a full cycle of laboratory and road tests, for which more than 50 prototypes were made.
As previously reported AUTOSTAT, AVTOVAZ continues to return comfort and safety options to cars. Dealerships received the first batches of LADA Vesta cars equipped with cruise control system. This function is available for all models of LADA Vesta family, starting from the Life configuration (from 1 million 602 thousand 900 rubles).

 

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Moscow intends to stimulate the development of carsharing and taxi fleets

According to the program of the Moscow transport complex development until 2030, during this period Moscow government will support the development of taxis and carsharing, including the transition to environmentally friendly electric cars.

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Moscow intends to stimulate the development of carsharing and taxi fleets​

According to the program of the Moscow transport complex development until 2030, during this period Moscow government will support the development of taxis and carsharing, including the transition to environmentally friendly electric cars.
Thus, the park of cars of carsharing will grow from 33 thousand to 40 thousand cars (+21%), and taxis - from 70 thousand to 80 thousand cars (+14%). This was announced by the Mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin in his blog, noting that it is planned to streamline the use of means of individual mobility and the work of couriers in order to ensure the safety and comfort of pedestrians.
The number of journeys using MIM will grow from 350 thousand to 750 thousand per day, which is comparable to the passenger flow of the metro line. As for electric cars, today they account for only 0.2 per cent of Moscow's car park. One of the directions of the Transport Program is to support ecological cars of domestic production, thanks to which their share will grow to 7% by 2030.
To prepare the city for the mass use of electric cars, Moscow City Government will encourage the creation of a developed network of charging stations on the streets, in yards, and in the car parks of shopping and office centres. The number of charging stations should grow to 30,000 in 2030.

 

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VEB.RF plans to allocate RUB 2 billion for the creation of Far Eastern auto cluster

VEB.RF is considering the possibility of participation in the project to create a Far Eastern auto cluster in Khabarovsk, where buses of wide range of models and components will be produced with a localization level of 75%. The corporation plans to provide preferential financing of the first...

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VEB.RF plans to allocate RUB 2 billion for the creation of Far Eastern auto cluster​

VEB.RF is considering the possibility of participation in the project to create a Far Eastern auto cluster in Khabarovsk, where buses of wide range of models and components will be produced with a localization level of 75%. The corporation plans to provide preferential financing of the first stage in the amount of 2 billion rubles, Igor Shuvalov, Chairman of VEB.RF, told the TASS agency.
Thus, on the basis of the new bus plant at the Rakitnoye site of Khabarovsk Advanced Development Territory in cooperation with Chinese partners it is planned to produce CNG buses and electric buses. The creation of a full cycle of bus production at the company's own base in Khabarovsk Territory will make it possible to supply the Far East market with up to 1.4 thousand such vehicles annually when the project reaches full capacity in 2037.
The project is included in Khabarovsk master plan, which was developed with the support of VEB.RF. The project is being implemented in two stages. The first phase, which will be implemented in 2024 - 2025, includes the construction of an assembly plant to produce Amurbus-branded city buses for Far East market, as well as the creation of a tourist model and its localization for the Russian market. The second phase, which runs from 2025 to 2026, includes the creation and production of current component base, including drive axles and axles, as well as high-precision and mechatronic assemblies.
Khabarovsk will assemble 9 and 12 metre gas-engine city buses. The new transport will be equipped with modern air-conditioners, it will have a low floor, all the options and devices necessary for passenger comfort and ensuring transport safety. The project also provides for the creation and assembly of tourist bus model. At the next stages it is envisaged to produce electric and hydrogen transport.

 

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Russian car market rises to fourth place in Europe in February

Russia\'s car market, which continued its recovery in February, climbed to fourth place in the European ranking, overtaking the UK. According to the data received by agency

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Russian car market rises to fourth place in Europe in February​

Russia's car market, which continued its recovery in February, climbed to fourth place in the European ranking, overtaking the UK. According to the data received by agency "AUTOSTAT" in the national associations of automakers in Europe, the leader in car sales in the last winter month was Germany, where 217,388 cars were sold (+5.4%).
As noted in the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), the positive dynamics has been maintained since the beginning of the year, but the current result is still 19% below the level of the "pre-pandemic" 2019. Second place among the largest European car markets went to Italy with 147,094 vehicles (+12.8%). France was third with 142,597 cars sold (+13%).
If Russia is taken into account when considering the European car market, our country has moved to the fourth line of the European rating. According to the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "*, the passenger car market volume in Russia at the end of February was 103 954 vehicles (+85,1%).
The UK, whose dealers sold 84,886 cars (+14%), completes the top five European leaders. As noted in the British Society of Motor Manufacturers and Motor Dealers (SMMT), this is the best result for February since 2004, and the positive dynamics is recorded for 19 months in a row.
Despite the fact that the last winter month traditionally sees the lowest volume of sales before the March surge in demand associated with the forthcoming introduction of new vehicle excise duties, strong sales were driven by corporate buyers renewing their fleets with new energy vehicles.

 

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Solaris cars started to be shipped to dealers

The enterprise

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Solaris cars started to be shipped to dealers​

The enterprise "Automobile Plant AGR" has started to ship Solaris brand cars. In the nearest future Solaris HS model cars from the first delivery batch will appear in dealer centres of AGR LLC network, the press-service of the company reports. Solaris HS sedan with dimensions of 4405x1729x1469 mm is equipped with a 1.4-litre 100 hp atmospheric petrol four or a 1.6-litre 123 hp petrol engine.
Buyers will have a choice of cars in Active Plus, Comfort and Elegance trim levels, as well as a special Sportline range. Depending on the configuration, the car is equipped with a 6-speed manual or a traditional 6-speed automatic. Stamping, welding, painting and assembly shops are operating on the territory of "Automobile Plant AGR".
Solaris HS model is produced in a full production cycle, starting with stamping of car body panels from steel coils, welding and painting of bodies by robots and subsequent installation of necessary components in the assembly shop. Modern industrial equipment is installed at the plant. The total number of robots exceeds 240 units. The total number of employees of the company is about 800 people, many of them have been working at the plant for more than 10 years.
Recall that in February AGR Automotive Group (AGR LLC) announced the launch of a new car brand Solaris on the Russian market. The model range includes Solaris HS sedan, Solaris HC crossover, Solaris KRS sedan and Solaris KRX cross-hatchback. Obviously, these are Hyundai Solaris and Creta, Kia Rio and Rio X models assembled from the remaining car kits at the plant.

 

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AVTOVAZ has produced the 31-millionth LADA car

AVTOVAZ has produced the 31-millionth car since the launch of production in April 1970. The jubilee was LADA Vesta sedan in a new modification with automatic transmission, reports the press service of the enterprise. It is noted that today LADA cars make up one third of the Russian car fleet...

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AVTOVAZ has produced the 31-millionth LADA car​

AVTOVAZ has produced the 31-millionth car since the launch of production in April 1970. The jubilee was LADA Vesta sedan in a new modification with automatic transmission, reports the press service of the enterprise. It is noted that today LADA cars make up one third of the Russian car fleet: almost 14 million cars coming off the assembly lines of AVTOVAZ are in operation in the country.
According to the company's development strategy until 2030, it is planned to maintain the leading position of LADA in the Russian automotive market. This will be facilitated, among other things, by the production of 12 new models in various segments, as well as the development of partnership projects. Thus, in May 2024, LADA-Izhevsk plant will start production of LADA Largus family with internal combustion engine, and the production of LADA e-Largus electric car is scheduled to start in the third quarter.
In September the production of business class sedan LADA Aura will start. By the end of year, LADA Niva Sport SUV is expected to appear. In addition, in 2025 AVTOVAZ will expand the engine range of the family of off-roaders LADA Niva Travel and Niva Legend due to a more powerful 1.8 litre engine. It is also planned to develop the production of special modifications, including sports, bi-fuel, manual cars.
At the same time, work will continue on new models, including LADA Iskra, the start of production of which at the plant in Togliatti is scheduled for the beginning of 2025. The new family will be produced in three body variants: sedan, station wagon and cross-universal. At the same time, LADA Iskra will be presented on the market in parallel with a more compact and budget LADA Granta and will eventually completely replace this model in the line-up of AVTOVAZ: the production of LADA Granta is planned to be completed by 2027. In addition, the debut of a crossover on the LADA Vesta platform is scheduled for 2026.

 

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The next-generation KAMAZ K6 truck has been revealed

The first image of the truck of prospective KAMAZ K6 family has been published. The terms of launch of serial production of novelty is not yet reported, but in any case, we are talking about the prospect of several years. According to

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The next-generation KAMAZ K6 truck has been revealed​

The first image of the truck of prospective KAMAZ K6 family has been published. The terms of launch of serial production of novelty is not yet reported, but in any case, we are talking about the prospect of several years. According to "Avtoreview", the cabin for KAMAZ K6 will receive a completely new design with narrow LED headlights, video cameras instead of mirrors and a luminous emblem.
At the same time, the design will remain based on the load-bearing frame of the previous KAMAZ K5 cab. It should be recalled that in February 2023, KAMAZ started production of KAMAZ-54901 long-haul tractors on a new component base that does not depend on supplies from unfriendly countries. During the current year, KAMAZ intends to expand the model range of localized K5 vehicles with improved consumer characteristics by adding KAMAZ-6595, KAMAZ-65951 and KAMAZ-65952 heavy dump trucks.
In December 2023, KAMAZ Board of Directors approved the Company's strategic development program for the period until 2030. Among the key strategic areas of KAMAZ's business development are the new KAMAZ product line (K5+ generation trucks, new families of passenger transport and Compass vehicles, low-carbon and highly automated transport) and new businesses (career and all-terrain vehicles, integrated transport solutions, service ecosystem).
Efforts will also be focused on modernizing production facilities to meet the advanced level of the automotive industry. The investment program is set to exceed RUB 380 billion.