Russian car production fell sharply in October

The production of cars and trucks decreased significantly compared to last year

Rosstat reported that in the first ten months of 2025, 537 thousand passenger cars were produced in Russia, which is almost a tenth less than a year earlier. At the same time, October was the weakest month: assembly lines produced only 50 thousand cars, which means a drop of more than 46% compared to last year. The segment continues to experience pressure due to supply restrictions and restructuring of production processes.

Truck production also decreased. In January - October, about 109 thousand units left the factories, which is almost a third less than the results of 2024. The situation in October was comparable: 11.4 thousand trucks were produced, which corresponds to a drop of over 40% compared to the same dates last year. The dynamics indicate a slowdown in demand and the need for enterprises to adapt to new market conditions.

Against the background of a decrease in the total volume, it is known that AvtoVAZ assembled pre-production copies of the Lada Azimut crossover in October, preparing for its launch. Also, the Gorky Automobile Plant returned to a standard five-day work week after a temporary transition to a shortened schedule in August.

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