AGR Holding and Defetoo Establish CARD Engineering Center

AGR Holding and Defetoo Establish CARD

On August 13, AGR Holding and Defetoo established the Center for Automotive Research and Development (CARD), a new engineering center focused on automotive engineering, localization, quality, and the development of modern products for the Russian market. The AGR Holding CARD initiative is intended to strengthen local engineering capabilities and support vehicle programs adapted to market requirements. The center will initially concentrate on localizing components, vehicle certification, testing, validation, and engineering changes. Its scope is expected to expand as operations mature, creating a broader engineering platform for vehicle development and product improvement in Russia.

Expanded Engineering and Localization Scope

The new center will initially focus on localizing components, vehicle certification, testing, validation, and engineering changes. Subsequently, it will also work on vehicle upgrades, new body and interior parts, powertrain improvements, and developing new models for the Russia market. Through this broader scope, AGR Holding and Defetoo aim to create an engineering structure capable of supporting products throughout their development cycle. The planned activities cover both adaptation of existing vehicles and the engineering work required for future products, giving the center a role that extends beyond component localization and certification into vehicle development and modernization.

Experimental and Technical Center Begins Operations

An experimental and technical center has already begun operations and will assess vehicles at every stage, from development and testing to production and actual use. The platform is designed to help engineers identify defects early, quickly test components, analyze vehicle performance, and make necessary engineering changes before mass production. By combining testing and engineering activities within one operating structure, the center can provide earlier feedback during vehicle development and reduce the time needed to respond to identified technical issues. This approach is intended to support quality improvement and more effective validation before vehicles enter large-scale production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Center for Automotive Research and Development?
The Center for Automotive Research and Development, or CARD, is a new engineering center established by AGR Holding and Defetoo to support automotive development and localization in Russia. Its initial responsibilities include component localization, vehicle certification, testing, validation, and engineering changes. The center is also expected to expand into vehicle upgrades, body and interior parts, powertrain improvements, and new model development. Its experimental and technical operations are designed to evaluate vehicles throughout development, testing, production, and actual use while identifying technical issues earlier.

What will CARD focus on initially?
CARD will initially concentrate on component localization, vehicle certification, testing, validation, and engineering changes for automotive products in the Russian market. The center will subsequently broaden its activities to include vehicle upgrades, new body and interior components, powertrain improvements, and development of new vehicle models. Its technical platform will also assess vehicle performance and components at different stages of development and production. This integrated approach is intended to help engineers identify defects earlier, accelerate testing, and implement necessary engineering changes before vehicles reach mass production.