New Evolute i-Sky electric car to enter mass production in autumn, not August
Hybrid version may appear by the end of 2026
Cars
AVTOVAZ released the last NIVA Legend with a 1.7-liter engine - the legendary engine is now history
After 45 years, the model is switching to a new 1.8-liter engine
Lada topped the list of best-selling used cars in Russia
Almost 670 thousand cars were sold in the first six months of 2026
Moskvich Plant Produced the First Thousand Umo 5 Electric Crossovers: Production is Gaining Momentum
By the end of 2026, it is planned to launch 3,000 new brand Russian electric vehicles on the roads
Saratov drivers will have parking fines canceled for queuing at gas stations: the decision was announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Decisions will be reviewed if motorists were delayed at gas stations waiting for fuel
The new Sollers ST8 has become more powerful: UAZ pickup received a 224 hp engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission
Engineers had to reinforce the structure for the new powertrain
Russians sharply switched to used electric vehicles: demand tripled
Rising prices and fuel shortages accelerated demand for used "electric cars"
KAMAZ created a new one-piece cast axle housing: the design is 20% lighter and 11% stronger
The technology allowed combining several parts into one casting
New Lada Niva Legend is almost ready: AvtoVAZ revealed sales start dates
The SUV will get a more powerful engine, improved engineering, and body protection against corrosion
AvtoVAZ unveiled new engines for Lada: power increased to 135 hp
The engines received a variable valve timing system, non-interference design, and increased output
Electric vehicle benefits may change dramatically: 35% discount will not be retained for all models
Under the new scheme of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the maximum subsidy will remain only for highly localized electric cars and hybrids
Buying an electric car with benefits will become more difficult: the discount may be reduced by more than three times
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is discussing reducing the subsidy from 35% to 10% for some electric vehicles and hybrids; full support may be retained only for the most localized models
"Atom" Approved for Taxi Operations: What Other Cars Are on the Ministry of Industry and Trade's List?
The Russian electric car will be eligible for taxi fleets and carsharing services