Aurus

In the former U.S.S.R., ZIL was the go-to limousine for top-ranking members of the Russian Communist Party. These massive, state-built vehicles were a symbol of power and exclusivity. But after the fall of the Soviet Union, the old ZILs were only brought out for special occasions involving the Russian president. Eventually, it became clear that the aging fleet needed a replacement, leading to the birth of the Cortage (Motorcade) project.

The name Aurus was inspired by a mix of “Au” ...