History
“ON THE WAVE OF INSPIRATION”
A documentary film by Nurlan Smagulov, “On the Wave of Inspiration,” is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Astana Motors.
2026
- Astana Motors became the distributor of GWM in Poland.
2026
- Astana Motors presented the first GWM pickups produced in Kazakhstan.
2026
- Astana Motors enters the Slovak market with the Chery brand.
2026
- A trilateral memorandum on establishing a joint venture to produce high-tech aluminum wheel rims in Kazakhstan was signed by Astana Motors and its international partners, Open Element (USA) and Hands Corporation (Republic of Korea).
2025
- Astana Motors announced the official market launch of the BYD brand in Kazakhstan.
2025
- Astana Motors became the official distributor of the Chery brand in the Czech Republic.
2025
- The opening of a plant producing automotive components and vehicle accessories took place.
2025
- The Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan multi-brand plant commenced its operations.
2025
- The first batch of BYD electric buses was produced at Astana Motors’ passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturing plant.
2024
- Astana Motors became the official distributor of the South Korean premium brand Genesis in Kazakhstan. The official representative of the brand is Genesis Auto Kazakhstan.
2024
- The Kazakhstan Mobility Engineering plant, specializing in the production of multimedia systems for automobiles, was launched in Almaty.
2023
- An agreement on the right to represent the BYD brand in Kazakhstan was signed in Beijing.
2023
- Astana Motors began construction of a multi-brand plant in the Industrial Zone of Almaty.
- Astana Motors opened 4 dealerships in Tashkent and became the official dealer for the Chinese automotive brand BYD (Build Your Dreams) in Uzbekistan.
2022
- The Astana Motors portfolio was expanded with the Chinese premium brand Tank. The official importer is Haval Motor Kazakhstan.
2022
- Astana Motors became the official distributor of the Changan brand in Kazakhstan.
2022
- British Motors Kazakhstan, a company within Astana Motors, was appointed the official distributor of the Jaguar Land Rover brand in Kazakhstan.
2021
- In December 2021, the company's portfolio was expanded with another Chinese brand – Chery. The distributor within Astana Motors is First Motor Group.
- The premium Chinese brand Haval entered the portfolio of Astana Motors. Official importer - Haval Motor Kazakhstan.
- Astana Motors started export deliveries of Hyundai cars produced at the Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan plant.
- Dealership centers Hyundai Center Atyrau, Autocenter Bavaria Atyrau, Subaru Atyrau, and Haval Atyrau were opened in Atyrau.
- Astana Motors and Hyundai Motor Company signed a Memorandum to establish CKD (Complete Knock-Down) production of the Hyundai Tucson at the Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan plant.
2020
- The Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan passenger car manufacturing plant commenced operations in Almaty.
2019
- A ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the future Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan plant was held in Almaty within the framework of the visit of the President of Korea, Moon Jae-in, to Almaty.
- Hyundai Trans Almaty, a subsidiary of KMC Astana Motors, became the official distributor authorized to manufacture and sell Golden Dragon Euro-5 passenger buses in Kazakhstan.
2018
- Opening of the Volvo Car Almaty dealership center.
- Subaru Kazakhstan has become the world’s most dynamic Subaru distributor and received a prestigious Subaru Sales Award from Subaru Corporation.
- Hyundai Auto Kazakhstan has been awarded for outstanding performance in service management at the European Service Conference held in Germany.
2017
- Opening of the Jaguar Land Rover dealership center in Almaty.
- KMC Astana-Motors has celebrated its 25th anniversary.
- Hyundai Auto Kazakhstan was honored to receive the Global Marketing Award in the nomination of Innovative Marketing.
2016
- The Trade-in program in all dealership centers of Astana Motors was officially launched.
- For the fifth time, Astana Motors, with the Hyundai brand, acted as an official partner of the international cycling race “Tour of Almaty”.
- Technodom - BMW Open Cup 2016: the winners of the amateur tennis tournament were defined in Almaty.
- The BMW Cycling Team took part in the Tour of World Class Almaty 2016. For the first time ever, Autocenter-Bavaria, an official importer of BMW in Kazakhstan, announced the setting up of the BMW Cycling Team for participation in the Tour of World Class Almaty annual cycling race.
- Autocenter-Bavaria and I Love Running, an international school of correct running, launched a joint project for preparation for the Munich Marathon 2016.
- An official prolongation of Hyundai’s social initiative “Abay bol” (Be careful) on safety on the roads of Kazakhstan was launched.
- Astana Motors became an official dealer of MAZ trucks (Belarus) with the rights to sell MAZ automotive vehicles in Almaty and through the existing dealership network of Minsk Automobile Plant.
- The company’s representatives participated in the first investment forum: Turksib Invest 2016.
- Astana Motors and Hyundai Motor Company signed a memorandum of cooperation on the production technology modernization of the second-generation Hyundai County bus in Kazakhstan.
- The “Hyundai” trademark was listed in the customs register of intellectual property in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2015
- Astana Motors signed a memorandum with the Kazakhstan Cycling Federation on the prolongation of the title sponsorship of the Astana Pro Team cycling team.
- Astana Motors made the first shipment of 44 trucks produced in Kazakhstan to Russia under the agreement with Hyundai Truck Siberia LLC.
- Toyota Center Astana introduced a worldwide TSM (Toyota Service Management) program for service development.
- Astana Motors KMC added the 10th brand in its portfolio: the renewed Japanese brand Datsun, a sub-brand of Nissan.
- The automobiles, which are represented on the market by Astana Motors KMC, won in two nominations at the 2015 Kazakhstan Automobile of the Year National Award: the bestseller Hyundai Accent won in the Compact Car category, while Nissan Juke became the winner in its category.
- Astana Motors KMC, together with the Hyundai brand, acted as the official partner of the Tour of Almaty international cycling race for the third consecutive year.
- Astana Group took part in the 3rd charity bicycle race “Rixos Borovoe 2015”, which was held on August 30 in the Schuchinsk-Borovoe resort zone. All funds raised during the charity ride were allocated to the purchase of equipment for children's healthcare institutions in the Akmola Region.
- The first Hyundai buses, produced by Astana Motors, were transferred to the customer under the program of preferential leasing.
- The Hyundai Trans Almaty assembly plant, as part of Astana Motors KMC, won in the nomination “The Best Industrial Goods” at the competition-exhibition “The 2015 Best Goods of Kazakhstan” in Almaty.
- Hyundai Auto Kazakhstan was honored to receive the Best Distributor of the CIS and Eastern Europe Award according to the results of 2014.
- The new BMW X6 confidently won in the nomination “The Best Premium Off-Roader” at the Automobile of the Year annual award arranged by Za rulem Kazakhstan magazine.
- Transfer of the new medical equipment to the Perinatal Center of the Akmola region. Funds for up-to-date equipment were raised at the charity bicycle race, where Astana Motors KMC was one of the most active participants.
2014
- Within the year, Astana Motors KMC presented the following new cars in Kazakhstan: new Hyundai Sonata and Genesis, renewed Hyundai Accent, Elantra, and Tucson; new Subaru WRX and WRX STI; new BMW series 2, series 4, М3, М4, and Х4; the new MINI and renewed MINI Countryman.
- Hyundai Trans Almaty started an extended assembly of Hyundai County buses (assembly, body welding, and painting), increasing local content to 50%.
- On October 30, a showroom of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Almaty was opened. It was the first authorized dealer of the legendary British brand in Central Asia.
- On October 23, Hyundai Motor Company honored the Hyundai Auto Almaty dealership center with the 2014 Regional Excellence Dealer Award among the CIS and Eastern Europe countries (Barcelona).
- On October 5, Astana Motors KMC, with the Hyundai brand, acted as an official partner of the second international cycle race “Tour of Almaty 2014”.
- On October 4, Astana Motors KMC acted as the main sponsor and co-organizer of the first international sprint cycle race in Kazakhstan, with the participation of the world’s famous professional teams.
- On September 25, a new Autocenter Bavaria dealership was opened in Almaty, offering BMW and MINI vehicles as well as BMW Motorrad motorcycles.
- On September 26, Astana Motors KMC’s own training center started its operation in Almaty.
- On August 1, the Hyundai Auto Kostanay Auto Center was opened in Kostanay. It was built according to the latest Hyundai GDSI.
- - On July 30, the Hyundai Premium Astana Auto Center was opened in Astana. It was built according to the latest Hyundai GDSI standard.
- On July 8, the company started assembling Hyundai cars (i30, Elantra, and Tucson) in Kostanay.
- Toyota Center Almaty was the first dealership center to implement the TSM (Toyota Service Management) program for service development in Kazakhstan.
- On June 29, Astana Motors KMC with the Hyundai brand became a sponsor of Kazakhstan Barysy, the Republican Tournament on National wrestling (Kazakh Kuresi).
- On June 20, the Hyundai Premium Almaty Auto Center was opened in Almaty. It became the first dealership center in Eastern Europe, which was built according to the latest standard of Hyundai GDSI.
- Astana Motors KMC, with the Hyundai brand, acted as a general partner of the 2014 Asian Cycling Championship among juniors and adults, which was held in Astana and Karaganda from May 21 through June 1.
- According to the results of 2013, Fuji Heavy Industries granted the Subaru Sales Award to Subaru Kazakhstan for the highest sales growth rates of Subaru cars worldwide (May, Tokyo).
- In April, Astana Motors KMC, together with the Hyundai brand, acted as the general partner of the third International Almaty Charity Marathon.
- Hyundai Motor Company honored Hyundai Auto Kazakhstan with the Best Hyundai Distributor of the CIS and Eastern Europe Award according to the results of 2013 (April, Istanbul).
- Subaru BRZ won the first Kazakhstani competition “The 2013 Automobile of the Year” in the nomination of Sports Cars from Za Rulem Kazakhstan magazine.
- In January, Hyundai Trans Almaty put into operation a new workshop to produce various types of chassis superstructures for commercial vehicles.
2013
- Within the year, Astana Motors KMC presented the following new vehicles in Kazakhstan: Hyundai i30, i40 and Veloster; BMW Z4, series 5 and series 6; MINI Paceman; Subaru Forester and BRZ.
- Hyundai Trans Almaty launched production of new vehicle types: Hyundai H1-based ambulances and Hyundai County-based emergency resuscitation vehicles for the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
- On October 6, Astana Motors KMC, together with Hyundai, served as the official sponsor of the first international cycling race in Kazakhstan, the 2013 Tour of Almaty.
- Astana Motors KMC, with the Hyundai brand, acted as a sponsor of Kazakhstan Barysy, the Republican Tournament on National wrestling (Kazakh Kuresi).
- Astana Motors KMC acted as the general partner of the Second Charity Almaty Marathon.
- Astana Motors KMC became the first non-state sponsor of the national cycling team Astana Pro Team, which represented Kazakhstan in international cycling tours.
- Fuji Heavy Industries honored Subaru Kazakhstan with the Subaru Sales Award for the highest sales growth rates of Subaru cars worldwide, according to the results of 2012.
- In June, Hyundai Motor Company honored Hyundai Auto Kazakhstan with the Best Hyundai Distributor of the CIS and Eastern Europe Award according to the results of 2012 (Monaco).
2012
- Astana Motors KMC became a sponsor of Kazakhstan Barysy, the Republican Tournament on National wrestling (Kazakh Kuresi).
- Astana Motors KMC acted as the general partner of the First Almaty Charity Marathon.
- Vice Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kusherbayev, visited the Hyundai Trans Almaty assembly plant during his visit to the Almaty region.
- Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund and Astana Motors KMC signed a memorandum of cooperation.
- Astana Motors KMC and the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum on the supply of Hyundai specialized medical vehicles.
- President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev visited the Hyundai SKD assembly plant for light commercial trucks and buses.
- Toyota Center Almaty was honored to receive the prestigious Ichiban Award for the best customer service.
- At the grand ceremony of the prestigious international “Regional Excellence Award” from Hyundai Motor Company, a Kazakhstani distributor of Hyundai was honored to receive the Breakthrough of the Year Award.
- Autocenter-Bavaria and Lexus Astana were opened in Astana.
- Astana Motors KMC became a sponsor of Kazakhstan Barysy, the Republican Tournament on National wrestling (Kazakh Kuresi).
2011
- Autocenter-Bavaria obtained the status of an official MINI importer in RK.
- The company started construction of the Lexus Astana and Autocenter-Bavaria dealership centers in Astana.
- A plant on SKD assembly of Hyundai buses and light trucks was opened in Almaty.
2010
- The Subaru and Hyundai dealership centers were opened in Astana.
- Astana Motors KMC and Hyundai Motor Company signed a memorandum on the construction in Almaty of an SKD assembly plant for Hyundai light commercial trucks.
2009
2008
- The company was recognized as “Auto Dealer No. 1” at “The Choice of the Year of 2008”.
- The new Hyundai service center was opened.
- The company opened the first and largest multi-brand automobile complex of a new format (car village) in the South Kazakhstan Region.
- The company received a “Perfect” quality mark from the National League of Consumers of Kazakhstan.
- The new Nissan dealership center was opened in Almaty.
2007
- The company received the title of “2007 Auto Dealer No. 1 in Kazakhstan” at the festival-competition “The Choice of the Year”.
- The branch of Astana Motors KMC and Toyota Motor signed an agreement of intent on establishing a Toyota dealership in Astana.
- The League of Consumers of Kazakhstan honored Astana Motors KMC with a “Perfect” quality mark.
- A dealership center was opened in Kyzylorda.
- Hyundai Truck & Bus was separated from Hyundai Center Kazakhstan and established as an independent business unit.
- The new automobiles of the year: Toyota Corolla, Subaru Tribeca, Nissan Qashqai, renewed Nissan X-Trail and Patrol, BMW X5, Subaru Impreza, Hyundai Elantra, and others.
- The company was a general sponsor of the projects related to the ascent of the Kazakhstani mountaineers to the highest peaks of the world: Everest and K2.
- Astana Motors KMC celebrated its 15th anniversary.
2006
- Astana Motors participated in Kazakhstan’s brand listing.
- The company signed a dealership agreement with Nissan Motor Rus.
- The company received the prestigious award “For Outstanding Contribution to the Development of the Hyundai Commercial Vehicles”.
- Autocenter-Bavaria started selling the Rolls-Royce automobiles.
- A new Toyota auto center was opened in Almaty.
- The company received the 2005 Subaru Sales Award.
2005
- Astana Motors received the title of “2005 Auto Dealer No. 1 in Kazakhstan” at the festival-competition “The Choice of the Year”.
- The company received the prestigious “2005 Hyundai Award Excellence”.
- The company introduced innovative banking products in automotive lending.
- Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor Kazakhstan signed a distributor agreement for Hyundai commercial vehicles.
- The company opened its dealership centers in Pavlodar, Petropavlovsk, and Kostanay.
- Astana Motors bought Autocenter-Bavaria LLP and obtained a distributor agreement for the delivery and maintenance of BMW cars.
- Astana Motors received the prestigious “2004 Subaru Sales Award”. The company was recognized as the world's third fastest-growing official Subaru distributor, achieving annual sales growth of more than 200%.
2004
- The company sold 2,400 Toyota, Subaru, and Hyundai cars. As a result, the company's share of the Kazakhstani automotive market exceeded 30%.
- Astana Motors Club, the first official organization uniting the clients of the company, was set up.
- The company received the title of “Auto Dealer No. 1 in Kazakhstan” at the festival-competition “The Choice of the Year”.
- A school of extreme driving affiliated with Subaru Kazakhstan was opened. Astana Motors’ sports team was set up.
- A modern showroom of Hyundai Center Kazakhstan was opened.
- Astana Motors received the title of “2005 Auto Dealer No. 1 in Kazakhstan” at the festival-competition “The Choice of the Year”.
- The company received the prestigious “2005 Hyundai Award Excellence”.
- The company introduced innovative banking products in automotive lending.
- Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor Kazakhstan signed a distributor agreement for Hyundai commercial vehicles.
- The company opened its dealership centers in Pavlodar, Petropavlovsk, and Kostanay.
- Astana Motors bought Autocenter-Bavaria LLP and obtained a distributor agreement for the delivery and maintenance of BMW cars.
- Astana Motors received the prestigious “2004 Subaru Sales Award”. The company was recognized as the world's third fastest-growing official Subaru distributor, achieving annual sales growth of more than 200%.
- The company sold 2,400 Toyota, Subaru, and Hyundai cars. As a result, the company's share of the Kazakhstani automotive market exceeded 30%.
- Astana Motors Club, the first official organization uniting the clients of the company, was set up.
- The company received the title of “Auto Dealer No. 1 in Kazakhstan” at the festival-competition “The Choice of the Year”.
- A school of extreme driving affiliated with Subaru Kazakhstan was opened. Astana Motors’ sports team was set up.
- A modern showroom of Hyundai Center Kazakhstan was opened.
- An exclusive distributor agreement was signed between Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Center Kazakhstan.
- The company signed an exclusive distributor agreement with the Subaru Division of Fuji Heavy Industries.
- Astana Motors opened its branches in Aktau, Aktobe, Atyrau, Karaganda, Ust-Kamenogorsk, and Shymkent.
2003
- A dealership center was opened in Kostanay.
- An outdoor display area ("Outdoor Place") was opened at Toyota Center Almaty.
- The Alma-Ata Art Center Gallery was opened.
- The company delivered 50 Hyundai County buses for intercity routes.
- The company began importing and selling Hyundai vehicles.
- Hyundai Center Kazakhstan LLP was established. It became an official distributor of Hyundai Motor Company.
2002
- Subaru Center Kazakhstan was opened.
2001
- Astana Motors and Fuji Heavy Industries (Japan) signed an agreement on the direct delivery of Subaru cars to Kazakhstan.
2000
- A new auto center was opened in Astana.
1999
- The company delivered 20 Hyundai County buses and 70 Hyundai H-100 minibuses for operation on city routes by 3-i Taksomotorny Park OJSC (Taxi Operator No. 3).
1998
- The company delivered 100 Hyundai Sonata III taxis for operation by 3-i Taksomotorny Park OJSC (Taxi Operator No. 3).
- The company participated in the second motor race “Toyota Vehicleavan”, Almaty – Tbilisi.
- The company bought a controlling block of shares of Tselin-Lada OJSC (Astana).
1997
- Astana Motors reached cumulative sales of 5,000 vehicles since the company's establishment.
- Astana Motors participates in the first motor race “Toyota Vehicleavan”: Moscow – Almaty.
- Astana Motors delivers the first Tofas Sahin taxis for 3-i Taksomotorny Park OJSC (Taxi Operator No. 3)
- A new dealership center opened, visited by the President of Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev.
- Astana Motors KMC registered its branch in Astana.
1996
- Reconstruction of the company building.
- The company bought a controlling block of shares of 3-i Taksomotorny Park OJSC (Taxi Operator No. 3).
- Standard Oil LLP was established. It became an official distributor of Mobil in Kazakhstan.
1995
- The company signed a distributor agreement with Mobil Oil.
- The first TASS (Toyota Authorized Service Station) was opened in Kazakhstan.
1994
- The first specialized service station for maintenance and repair of Japanese cars was opened.
- A spare parts department was established to support VAZ, GAZ, KamAZ, and UAZ vehicles.
1993
- The first agreements on direct delivery of Toyota cars were signed, and the first specialized dealership center was opened. Photo: Nurlan Smagulov, President of Astana Motors KMC, and Mr. Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation
1992
- Astana Motors Kazakh Motor Company was founded.