Industry

Former Toyota plant in St. Petersburg to resume operations in 2026
The plant has been idle since 2022

China to Introduce 50% Tax on Electric Vehicle Purchases from 2026
Tax breaks for electric vehicles in China will end in 2025 - this could cause a surge in sales and rising lithium prices

KamAZ Returns to Five-Day Work Week: Orders Have Increased, Production is Stabilizing
Shortened work week is no longer needed for the company

AvtoVAZ stated that the new EU sanctions will not affect the company's operation
The restrictions affected the concern and its president, Maxim Sokolov

At AvtoVAZ, machine operators became cleaners
Workers were forced to clean basements and wash oil off conveyors - management explains this by "preserving jobs"

AvtoVAZ ready to open up to seven assembly sites abroad
High key rate of Central Bank hinders project implementation

AvtoVAZ Announces Return to Five-Day Work Week Schedule
The manufacturer switched to a reduced work schedule in late September 2025

Volkswagen to Suspend Production of Several Models Due to Chip Shortage
The measure will affect the Golf and Tiguan lines

"Urals" to Hit African Roads: Russia Prepares Truck Assembly in Uganda
New Production to Improve East African Transport Infrastructure and Create Jobs

15 billion rubles to be invested in UAZ production over two years
Construction of a new press line has begun at the Ulyanovsk enterprise




