The Volga Automobile Plant is advancing a strategy to localize more of its electronic components, from control systems and automatic transmissions to ABS modules and airbags, according to Maxim Sokolov, the new president of AVTOVAZ. He emphasizes that every locally produced part should be integrated into the new platform being developed within the country, underscoring a move toward greater domestic manufacturing autonomy. This approach signals a broader push to build a self-reliant automotive supply chain that can sustain modernized vehicles without overreliance on foreign suppliers. (Source: RBC telegram channel)
Speaking about the long-term vision, Sokolov outlined a plan to create a contemporary Russian car platform that achieves deep localization of radio-electronic equipment, automatic transmission, and other essential elements, including ABS and airbag systems. He noted that the goal is not merely to assemble vehicles but to establish a turnkey architecture where most critical components are sourced, manufactured, or greatly adapted within Russia. The emphasis remains on ensuring that the platform can support scalable production while meeting international safety and performance standards. (Source: RBC telegram channel)
It is also recalled that Denis Manturov, who previously served as the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and now chairs AVTOVAZ, indicated that the company’s operations would be anchored on an authentic Russian platform. This platform, which had once paused during a partnership with Renault, is central to AVTOVAZ’s strategy to reach an annual production target of about 800,000 vehicles. The statement framed a path toward a robust, domestically oriented manufacturing ecosystem capable of sustaining high-volume output in the coming years. (Source: RBC telegram channel)
- The leadership has stressed that Putin directed the government to craft a new auto industry strategy by September 1, focusing on developing Russia’s own critical technologies and industries as core elements of the national economy. This directive aligns with broader ambitions to strengthen technological sovereignty and reduce exposure to external shocks in global supply chains.
- For further updates and discussion, audiences can follow coverage on regional social networks and official government briefings as they unfold in the coming months. (Source: RBC telegram channel)