NefAZ (Neftekamsk Automobile Plant)(НЕФАЗ) is a Russian manufacturer of trucks, buses, farm equipment and combine harvesters. They are the largest automotive manufacturer utilizing the Kamaz chassis. Founded in 1972 in Neftekamsk, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, NefAZ first assembled Kamaz trucks. Buses were added in 2000, and combine harvesters in 2009. KAMAZ (KAMA3) owns about 50% of NefAZ. Some of the buses are licensed from VDL Groep and carry the VDL-NefAZ brand., while others use Daimler-NefAZ or NefAZ as the branding. Trucks are built using both the NefAZ and Kamaz brand.