AvtoVAZ has registered a new brand

AvtoVAZ has registered the SKM trademark, information about it has appeared in the open database of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property (FIPS). The trademark was registered on June 16, and the right to it is valid until the end of 2023.

AvtoVAZ announced the launch of a new Russian commercial vehicle brand SKM on March 16. Passenger and all-metal vans, as well as chassis with an open cargo platform, will be produced under this brand.

SKM cars will occupy a market niche between Lada Largus station wagons and larger commercial vehicles from other companies. The Tolyatti manufacturer stated that the model will meet the needs of private customers, representatives of small, medium and large businesses, as well as feature compact dimensions, modern technical equipment and ease of loading / unloading.

The dates of the start of production and the start of sales, as well as the specifications of the SKM models, have not yet been disclosed at AvtoVAZ.

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Earlier in the day, it was reported that AvtoVAZ may reduce the production plan for 2025 by 20%, to 400 thousand vehicles. The Board of Directors is expected to decide on a change in the plan in the near future.