The Moscow city government is advancing a strategic move to secure a long term supply deal for a key component used in Moskvich vehicles. The plan, reported by TASS and attributed to Maxim Liksutov, Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport, centers on establishing an offset contract. An offset contract is a type of extended procurement agreement that includes counter-investment obligations as part of the deal.
Officials say the goal is to keep essential vehicle parts produced within Russia. The objective is to build a robust domestic supply chain so that critical components are sourced locally, strengthening the city’s automotive self sufficiency. In this context, leaders indicate they will select a partner and commit to a multi year purchasing program, avoiding specifics about the supplier while signaling a sustained, long term relationship with a Russian partner. The approach is framed as a move to boost domestic production while ensuring reliability and strategic control over the supply of vital car parts. [source: TASS]
On the manufacturing side, the Moskvich plant is moving ahead with plans to assemble a substantial batch of vehicles in the near future. The endeavor includes targets that anticipate production of hundreds of cars in the coming period, with some units projected to be completed in the near term. Earlier reports noted that the Moskvich plant, after Renault transferred control to the Moscow government, would resume operations under the historic brand name. The objective has been to keep the factory functional and to revive the Moskvich legacy as part of Moscow’s broader automotive revival strategy. [source: TASS]