Miass Automobile Plant Ural shifts to full Russian component production
Miass Automobile Plant Ural reaffirmed its stance on stopping the import of Chinese-made components and moving entirely to domestically produced parts. The current focus is on upgrading and expanding capacity to use bridges manufactured within Russia for its truck models. This marks a continuation of the plant’s policy announced back in January 2022, when management first signaled a pivot away from foreign suppliers toward homegrown solutions.
In April, there were reports that the production of drive shafts and front axles for heavy vehicles and road construction equipment would commence at the Ural plant in early 2024. The latest updates specify a timeline that the company intends to meet with full bridge production development at the car plant by 2025, reflecting a deliberate plan to integrate end-to-end domestic manufacturing for critical drivetrain components.
The project represents the flagship investment in a broader strategy to build bridges with load capacities ranging from 10 to 16 tons and axles handling 7.5 to 9 tons for cars and road construction machinery. The initiative is supported by significant state assistance, with about 7 billion rubles allocated from the Industrial Development Fund to accelerate implementation and ensure reliable, local supply chains for the enterprise and its customers.
Requires 7,000 tires in popular sizes
Stable procurement and uninterrupted availability of tires are essential for public safety and the timely provision of medical and emergency services. In collaboration with the All-Russia Popular Front, an initiative has been launched to raise funds for tire purchases designated for the People’s Police, emergency services, and operational fleets in the LPR and DPR regions. The program targets ambulances, vehicles used by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, humanitarian aid transports, and military equipment. Contributions can be made through the dedicated collection page managed by the campaign organizers.
This effort underscores the broader commitment to ensuring that essential service and security operations remain fully equipped during ongoing regional developments. It highlights how public initiatives can support critical logistics and mobility when traditional supply chains face disruption. By prioritizing locally produced tires and municipal vehicles, the program aims to bolster response times and service readiness across the affected districts.
The information in this article reflects updates from the plant’s public communications and observed industry developments up to the current period. It illustrates how strategic shifts toward domestic manufacturing are shaping the capabilities of a major industrial player within the regional economy and its wider sectoral ecosystem.
Note: All figures and timelines are based on the latest official statements from the plant and related industry bodies as recorded in public disclosures and industry reporting channels. Attribution to the original reporting source is provided below for context and traceability. Attribution: Uralaz.ru