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Russian carmaker Moskvich plans to produce over 20,000 cars in 2026

Moskvich CEO Elena Frolova said the company aims to produce over 20,000 vehicles in 2026, including 5,000-6,000 from its new M lineup.

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Elena Frolova, CEO of Russian carmaker Moskvich, told TASS on 2026-09-02 at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that the company plans to produce more than 20,000 vehicles in 2026. [1] Elena Frolova, general director of the Moskvich auto plant, stated on 2026-06-25 that the company signed an agreement with the Chinese corporation Shibao to begin joint development of a digital vehicle control system. [2] The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant received type approval for the updated Patriot SUV, which will enter the market under the new name 'Patriot X'. [3] Elena Frolova, CEO of Moskvich, said Moskvich sales may reach 1,200-1,500 units in September 2026, after selling around 1,200 vehicles in August 2026. [4] Elena Frolova stated that the 'stir by wire' technology allows for significantly increased vehicle reaction speeds, altered wheel turning angles, and improved functions for autonomous driving modes. [5] The partnership was announced at the Eastern Economic Forum (VEF) by Elena Frolova, who cited TASS as the source of her statement. [6] Elena Frolova, CEO of Moskvich, said the automaker is steadily increasing production volumes. [7]
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  1. Elena Frolova, CEO of Russian carmaker Moskvich, told TASS on 2026-09-02 at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that the company plans to produce more than 20,000 vehicles in 2026. · TASS
  2. Elena Frolova, general director of the Moskvich auto plant, stated on 2026-06-25 that the company signed an agreement with the Chinese corporation Shibao to begin joint development of a digital vehicle control system. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant received type approval for the updated Patriot SUV, which will enter the market under the new name 'Patriot X'. · Lenta.ruRussia
  4. Elena Frolova, CEO of Moskvich, said Moskvich sales may reach 1,200-1,500 units in September 2026, after selling around 1,200 vehicles in August 2026. · TASS
  5. Elena Frolova stated that the 'stir by wire' technology allows for significantly increased vehicle reaction speeds, altered wheel turning angles, and improved functions for autonomous driving modes. · Lenta.ruRussia
  6. The partnership was announced at the Eastern Economic Forum (VEF) by Elena Frolova, who cited TASS as the source of her statement. · Lenta.ruRussia
  7. Elena Frolova, CEO of Moskvich, said the automaker is steadily increasing production volumes. · TASS
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