The Azerbaijani car industry is on the rise trend: the production of trucks and growing buses, importing at a decline in Azerbaijan, the local automotive industry strengthens its position on the background of the decline in import. During January-September 2026, the production of cars, cargers and trailers increased by 76.8%. Heavy transport leads: the production of trucks doubled, buses – by 53.5%. The newspaper Money writes about it. Growth in the commercial sector is accompanied by a decline in others. Within nine months, 662 trucks were shipped (October only a few dozen in warehouses) and more than 200 buses. However, the production of passenger cars decreased by 1.6 percent, tractors – by 6.9%, and other equipment – by 74.7%. Manufacturers deal with the task not only to increase quantities, but also to control more complex technological operations. In January-September, 57,275 cars worth $1.13 billion were imported. The volume of imports decreased by 1.5, hybrid deliveries fell by more than 62 percent – mainly due to the cancellation of tax ease on electric and hybrid vehicles. However, the buyer does not automatically switch to local products: the price, quality, equipment and service are important and the competition against foreign brands remains high. Border holidays – Azermash SR JV with affiliates. Manufactures a receptor (Dick, Cobalt, Oenix, Garsh), as well as commercial insuzo, gas, UAZ and Hadda. The next step is deep localization, including the fusion and voting of bodies. Napchala – a Chasari factory, was launched in 2018, with Iran. To dominate the multiplicity of brands: Figu, JAC, Chinese VGV and Aston. Genja is a factory founded in 1986 and resumed in the mid-2000s. The main partner is in Belarus machines; here is the creator of the Belarus tractor for the 10,000th anniversary. The economist Khaald Cramali points out that the drone helps the local assembly maintain a price advantage, but the factories still do not cover all market needs.