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Serial production of LADA Azimut launched at AvtoVAZ

AvtoVAZ has launched serial production of the first LADA Azimut crossover. The novelty is equipped with 1.8-liter 132-HP engine coupled with automatic gear box or 1.6-liter 120-HP unit combined with manual gear box. The list of new model options includes heated side windows, a panoramic roof, dual-zone climate control, a washer for selecting driving modes and electrically operated seats. It is reported that by the end of 2026, according...

Car market
UAZ plans to release the updated Patriot in autumn of 2026

UAZ has announced the release of the updated Patriot equipped with a diesel engine by the end of autumn, according to the general director of the company Ilnur Sakhabiev. It is known that a set of passive security systems is being developed as part of the Patriot update. One of the next changes will be return of the traction control system. In the future, UAZ intends to expand the range of electronic assistants and security...

Car market
The hybrid Haval GWM H10 was noticed in Russia

One of the first Haval GWM H10 hybrid crossovers was noticed in Russia, the Chinese cars portal reports. It is known that currently there is no information about the official launch of the model to the Russian market. It is assumed that the crossover will be imported into the Russian Federation under the parallel import scheme. In the Chinese market, the model is available in a version with a load-bearing body and 4 versions. NAPI...

RUSSIAN AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
Leasing dynamics in the car and commercial vehicle segments

According to the NAPI, in January-August 2026, leasing of cars and commercial vehicles reached 178.9 thousand units, representing a 1.1% rise on the first 8 months of last year. Compared to January-August 2024, leasing decreased by 37.9%. Despite the overall leasing decline, growth took place in the car, truck, and trailer segments…

VEHICLE PRODUCTION IN RUSSIA
What is falling more: production or the market?

According to the NAPI, in January-May 2025, car production increased, but the production and sales growth rate fell compared to the results of January-April :+8.1% and +12.2%, respectively. Truck production decreased by 7.5%, the truck market fell by 50.1%. The bus production did not decrease as much as new vehicle sales … 

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