The Stavropol-Avto automobile plant has been put up for auction once again, according to a report from the Telegram channel Auto Stream. The move comes after a previous bidding round in late April failed to attract applicants, leaving the lot without a buyer and prompting organizers to relist the facility for sale. The starting price referenced at that time stood at 10,137,833,487 rubles, a figure that reflects the scale and industrial potential of the operation in the regional automotive landscape. (Source: Auto Stream)
Stavropol-Auto holds a notable place in the history of Russian car manufacturing, being cited as the second oldest automobile enterprise in the country after Derways. The plant has long been associated with the prominent local businessman Khadzhi-Murat Derev, a figure recognized for his role in regional industry and development. This bid to auction the plant again is part of a broader pattern of consolidation and restructuring seen across the sector as owners reassess assets amid regulatory, fiscal, and market pressures. (Source: Auto Stream)
Since 2017, Stavropol-Auto has been involved in assembling and distributing models based on the Great Wall Hover line, specifically the H3 and H5 variants. The operation of these vehicles in the region created jobs and contributed to the local supply chain, highlighting how foreign-branded platforms can be adapted for production in Russia. Changes in ownership, investment climate, and oversight have influenced the plant’s production trajectory over the years. (Source: Auto Stream)
Both Derways and Stavropol-Avto experienced significant disruptions in November 2018, when their production activities were halted amid intensified tax audits. Those audits eventually escalated into criminal cases targeting the factory owners, underscoring the legal and compliance challenges that can accompany manufacturing operations in the sector. The implications of these investigations reverberated through the workforce, suppliers, and the regional economy, illustrating how regulatory actions can reshape industrial capacity and local employment. (Source: Auto Stream)
In related industry news, reports earlier noted that a separate facility associated with Nissan, where Xcite-brand vehicles were produced, had also initiated temporary layoffs. This wider context reflects ongoing shifts within the automotive manufacturing ecosystem in Russia, where firms continuously adjust staffing and production levels in response to market demand and regulatory developments. (Source: Auto Stream)