The automotive industry remains one of the most capital-intensive, and most protected, sectors in the world. Why is it becoming harder for developing countries to launch their own car manufacturing? And how can Uzbekistan navigate the global obstacles along the way?Shukhrat Yusupov, Chairman of the Uzbekistan Automotive Business Association and…
Aston Martin Lagonda is preparing to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, with the transaction expected to close in Q3 2025. The deal, valued at £110 mln, places the Silverstone-based team’s overall worth at more than £2.4 bn, according to Bloomberg. The sale aligns with…
Since December 2024, UzAuto Motors Powertrain has commenced exporting CSS Prime cylinder blocks to Latin America. The total shipment volume reaches 40,000 units, valued at $4.9 mln. Notably, UzAuto Motors Powertrain stands out as a unique manufacturing hub in the region. It is currently the first and only plant in…
Former Top Gear presenter Steve Berry has revealed he «never got along» with Jeremy Clarkson, describing him as a «massive show-off and egotist» during an interview with Al Arabiya News. Berry, who hosted the BBC motoring show before Clarkson, Hammond, and May made it a global hit, recalled a tense…
Uzbekistan’s automotive market has maintained overall stability in the first half of 2025, according to a new report from the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR). Although the market faced a seasonal decline in consumer demand, a moderate recovery was recorded in June, particularly in the primary car segment.…
Nearly 95% of all cars imported to Uzbekistan in May were manufactured in China, according to the National Statistics Committee. Vehicle imports have been steadily increasing in recent months. From January to May, Uzbekistan imported 18,378 passenger cars worth $325.3 mln. In May alone, 6,307 cars were brought into the…
Uzbekistan manufactured 58.9 thousand Cobalt cars between January and May 2025, marking a 2.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Committee. By early June, domestic car manufacturers had produced 38.7 thousand Damas vehicles, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 24.1%. Onix production rose by…
Ford has recalled 300,000 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles due to a defect in the door locking system, Bloomberg reports. The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2021 and 2025. Around 200,000 of them were sold in the United States. The American carmaker will also recall 32,500 units from Canada and a…
German automaker Volkswagen plans to launch vehicle production in Uzbekistan in the fourth quarter of this year, according to state-owned company Uzavtosanoat. The production line will focus on sedans and crossovers. «All models will be adapted to local market conditions and consumer demands,» Uzavtosanoat emphasised. The agreement was signed at…
German automaker Volkswagen is officially entering the Uzbek market, according to Martin Sander, Member of the Board for Sales, Marketing and After Sales at Volkswagen Passenger Cars, who shared the news on LinkedIn. Volkswagen plans to launch semi-knockdown (SKD) assembly operations in Uzbekistan in partnership with Alyans Auto, a subsidiary…
The number of electric vehicle charging stations in Uzbekistan reached 1,400 as of May 1, 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy. This marks a 2.5-fold increase compared to the previous year. Around 92,000 electric vehicle drivers now use charging stations across the country. Tashkent city and Tashkent region remain…
Chevrolet Cobalt ranked as Kazakhstan’s most-produced vehicle in the first quarter of 2025. Manufacturers assembled 6,559 units, according to the Kazakhstan Automobile Business Association. The Cobalt was followed by Hyundai Tucson with 5,152 units, Kia Sportage with 2,774, Hyundai Mufasa with 2,134, and Hyundai Santa Fe with 1,472. In brand…
British carmaker Aston Martin has restricted vehicle shipments to the United States after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff, the Financial Times reports. The company does not plan to increase imports to the US and will rely on existing stocks held by American dealers. According to the Financial…
Uzbekistan’s car market posted a sharp decline in the first quarter of 2025 losing 19.7% in sales amid tightened non-tariff restrictions and falling consumer demand, according to an analysis by Avtostat. Industry experts reported that the market contracted by 12% in January, 21.2% in February and 26.4% in March. This…
The inaugural Namangan Auto Festival recently took place in Uzbekistan, showcasing a vibrant collection of different engines. Here are the photos from the event by Kursiv Uzbekistan. The festival aims to support car enthusiasts and promote the auto tuning industry. The event kicked off with a parade featuring over 50…
In 2022 and 2023, UzAuto Motors became the leader in the production of passenger cars in Central Asia and the CIS, stated former company head Bo Andersson in an interview with Kommersant. Among other achievements, he highlighted a 160% increase in revenue and the company’s entry into the stock market. Andersson…
An increase in recycling fees for electric cars is expected to boost the development of the battery recycling and waste management industry, according to Inomjon Abdurakhmonov, head of the Foreign Trade Department at the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade (MIIT), who shared his thoughts on Facebook. He highlighted that…
In 2024, Uzbekistan sold its priciest vehicle number plate for UZS 965.3 mln, as reported by the Uzbek Republican Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange. From January to December last year, Uzbeks bought over 195,000 beautiful number plates at auctions, doubling interest compared to 2023. Sales volume increased by 43.6%, reaching…
