KAMAZ stood out among Russia’s large automotive manufacturers as the only plant that kept production running even as partners departed and global supply chains fractured. The sanctions hit the company’s model lineup, yet by August it had resolved the component shortages and used existing inventories to sustain output.
According to chief executive Sergey Kogogin, the plant is currently manufacturing between 100 and 150 units monthly for the K4 and K5 generations, and this pace is expected to continue through year-end. He stressed that KAMAZ had effectively completed its core import substitution program and was maintaining stability in its production flow.
Earlier remarks from Kogogin indicated plans to discontinue the K4 generation by 2024, though guidance could shift in response to ongoing developments. The facility continues to supply trucks built on a K3 cab design dating from the 1970s, illustrating a practical approach to sustaining output while working on modernization.
The broader objective remains the launch of a new K5 series. KAMAZ’s leadership notes extensive efforts to source components domestically and internationally under changing conditions. From February onward, the target has been to assemble around 500 K5 vehicles each month, with a strategic goal of reaching 10,000 units in the new family by the end of the following year. This push highlights the company’s commitment to expanding its product lineup and reinforcing supply resilience amid geopolitical headwinds. (Citation: corporate statements and industry analysis, 2024).
Impetus to secure tires for public service fleets
Reliable tire supply is essential for public safety and emergency response. Acknowledging this, the organization behind the national public service initiative started a fund-raising collaboration with a civic alliance to finance tire purchases for key vehicles. The effort supports cars used by the People’s Police and operational units, as well as ambulances, emergency services, humanitarian aid transports to conflict-affected areas, and military equipment in service. The public can contribute through the collection page associated with the campaign. (Citation: fund-raising collaboration announcements, 2024).