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The price of electric crossover Evolute i-JET is announced

Motorinvest Company announced the price of a new premium electric crossover Evolute i-JET, the production of which is established at the plant in the Lipetsk region. The novelty will go on sale at a price from 6 million 920 thousand rubles, excluding special offers, reports the press service of...

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The price of electric crossover Evolute i-JET is announced​

Motorinvest Company announced the price of a new premium electric crossover Evolute i-JET, the production of which is established at the plant in the Lipetsk region. The novelty will go on sale at a price from 6 million 920 thousand rubles, excluding special offers, reports the press service of the automaker. The peak power of the electric powertrain of the all-wheel drive electric crossover Evolute i-JET can be 646 hp, and the peak torque reaches 940 Nm.
The model will be available for purchase with one of two possible battery versions to choose from. The first option involves the installation of a lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack with a capacity of 80 kW with a range of 483 km on the WLTP cycle. The electric crossover will take 4 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. It will also be offered with an ultra-technological semisolid battery with a capacity of 90 kW, which will provide acceleration to the first "hundred" in just 3.7 seconds, while the model has a range of 530 km.
The exterior of the Evolute i-JET is made in the concept of bionic design, which is a symbiosis of nature and innovative technologies. Thus, the curves of the side of the body resemble the silhouettes of dolphins jumping out of the sea, the silhouette of the side window block in the form of a willow leaf, and the front optics resembles the edge of the solar disk during an eclipse. Completing the exterior look of the electric crossover are exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels. As for the interior, the digital instrument cluster sits on a 12.3-inch screen, while the touchscreen multimedia and entertainment system is 15.6 inches.
For coziness at night, the cabin features ambient lighting with a 64-color selection mode. The projection HUD-display transmits important indicators to the windshield, which allows the driver not to be distracted from the road. Comfortable front seats with eco-leather trim are equipped with massage function, heating, ventilation, as well as electric drive with memory of settings. The driver's seat has a comfort exit function.

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WEY will bring a new crossover and minivan to Russia

The premium brand WEY will expand its model range in Russia with two new products. The brand director of the crossover WEY 05 Yuan Jie told Izvestia newspaper about it, specifying that they will be a seven-seat crossover and a minivan.

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WEY will bring a new crossover and minivan to Russia​

26.03.24

The premium brand WEY will expand its model range in Russia with two new products. The brand director of the crossover WEY 05 Yuan Jie told Izvestia newspaper about it, specifying that they will be a seven-seat crossover and a minivan.
In the Russian office of Great Wall Motor confirmed plans to expand the model range, but did not specify the model range and the timing of the launch of new products. Recall, Chinese auto concern Great Wall Motor started selling cars of new premium brand WEY in Russia in February 2024. And the first model was a crossover WEY 05 with a rechargeable hybrid drive, which is available in official dealer centres TANK at a price of 6 million 499 thousand rubles.
The WEY 05 crossover has a plug-in hybrid powertrain (PHEV) with the possibility of recharging from the mains, synchronous electric motors on permanent magnets, compact structure and low mass for a hybrid car. One of the electric motors is located under the bonnet alongside the petrol 2-litre turbocharged powertrain, while the other is located on the rear axle of the car. The energy recovery mode allows the battery to be charged during braking and provides high autonomous mileage figures. The exterior of the WEY 05 is characterized by a flowing roof line, chrome trim on the sills and windows, integrated door handles and modern adaptive headlights.
In the cabin, the driver has access to three monitors: a digital dashboard, a multimedia system screen and a control panel for comfort functions: climate control, heated front and rear seats and steering wheel, and massage. The premium sound system is equipped with 12 speakers, and in addition the crossover also has an active noise cancellation system.

 

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Russians rush to buy cars before prices rise

In February 2024, ROAD index showed a rapid growth and amounted to 31% in relation to the contracting indicators of January 2024. Vera Pavlova, PR manager of the ROAD (Russian Automobile Dealers) Association, told the AUTOSTAT agency that this trend continued in March.

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Russians rush to buy cars before prices rise​

In February 2024, ROAD index showed a rapid growth and amounted to 31% in relation to the contracting indicators of January 2024. Vera Pavlova, PR manager of the ROAD (Russian Automobile Dealers) Association, told the AUTOSTAT agency that this trend continued in March.
According to her, the contracting results were primarily influenced by filled dealer warehouses and, as a consequence, active sales of Chinese brand cars, as well as the forthcoming change of conditions for cars imported under the parallel import scheme. Traffic in DCs is growing from month to month and also in relation to last year.
Car sales are ahead of the original targets for the first quarter of 2024. The market as a whole is also gaining momentum, confirms Arkady Grigoriev, Head of Marketing and PR at BorisHof Group of Companies. "In general, the situation with prices on new cars has changed the secondary market a lot: discounts and instalments led to a drop in the segment of cars with mileage in January and a decline in sales in February.
For new cars, we see serious competition among dealers and struggle for clients due to reduced demand even in the conditions of the spring season," comments Alexander Shaprinsky, development director of the Pragmatica dealership network.

 

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Car prices in Russia have risen 1.5 times for two years

The weighted average price of a new passenger car in our country has increased by 49% for the last two years, experts of the agency

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Car prices in Russia have risen 1.5 times for two years​

The weighted average price of a new passenger car in our country has increased by 49% for the last two years, experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" have found out. Recall, earlier they have already reported that at the end of 2023, this indicator amounted to 2.96 million rubles.
At the same time in 2021, the weighted average price was equal to 1.99 million rubles. Thus, for the last two years, new cars have become more expensive in average by almost 1 million rubles, i.e. almost 1.5 times. Experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency note that used cars also show similar dynamics of appreciation.
If in 2021 their weighted average price was 0.67 million rubles, in 2023 it has already reached 1 million rubles. This also corresponds to an increase of 49%.

 

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Dealers have started to receive 2024 year-cars at new prices

Cars of 2024 year of manufacture are already massively received by Russian dealers. Arkady Grigoriev, Head of Marketing and PR Department of BorisHof Group of Companies, told AUTOSTAT agency about it, adding that with the ruble/yuan exchange rate unchanged and high competition between brands...

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Dealers have started to receive 2024 year-cars at new prices​

26.03.24

Cars of 2024 year of manufacture are already massively received by Russian dealers. Arkady Grigoriev, Head of Marketing and PR Department of BorisHof Group of Companies, told AUTOSTAT agency about it, adding that with the ruble/yuan exchange rate unchanged and high competition between brands, price stabilization is possible if we talk about 2024 cars, but price reduction is unlikely.
According to Renat Tyukteev, deputy general director of Avilon AG for new car sales, now is the best time to buy, prices will further adjust upwards by 2 - 3% per quarter, lowering the level of support from manufacturers as demand continues to grow.
"From March onwards, all that is coming in are 2024-year cars. Prices depend not on the year of manufacture, but on market conditions: stock backlogs, level of demand. We expect an inert chain: first, the price of cars imported through parallel imports will rise, then used cars. And then official distributors will level the market. The approximate horizon is 2 months", - comments Nikolay Ivanov, Director of New Car Sales Department of "ROLF".
In turn, Alexander Shaprinsky, development director of the network of dealer centres "Pragmatica", notes that a sharp rise in prices is expected only for those cars that are imported through parallel import channels. This is expected due to the introduction of new legislative changes on April 1st. For cars officially imported into Russia, the price adjustment will be insignificant and will be covered by support measures.

 

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Leoni has sold a car wiring plant in Zavolzhye

The German company Leoni AG has finalized the sale of the Leoni Rus plant in Zavolzhye, which produces automotive wiring and has been idle since spring 2022. According to the Kommersant newspaper, the buyer of the plant is Impulse LLC, which is owned by Nizhny Novgorod-based entrepreneurs Ilya...

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Leoni has sold a car wiring plant in Zavolzhye​

The German company Leoni AG has finalized the sale of the Leoni Rus plant in Zavolzhye, which produces automotive wiring and has been idle since spring 2022. According to the Kommersant newspaper, the buyer of the plant is Impulse LLC, which is owned by Nizhny Novgorod-based entrepreneurs Ilya and Denis Chernev, who are engaged in the automotive components business in Nizhny Novgorod.
The amount of the deal on acquisition of the Leoni AG asset is not disclosed. According to Impulse, the plant in Zavolzhye, which was renamed Zavod Link, started hiring employees at the beginning of the year and will launch production of wire harnesses for AVTOVAZ in April.
"We are interested in fully restoring the previous volumes, about 250 - 300 thousand wiring harnesses per year in the framework of co-operation with automotive companies, including those producing electric vehicles", - said Pavel Zyryanov, General Director of Zavod Link LLC. Let us remind you that Leoni Rus LLC, a subsidiary of Leoni AG, started its activity in 2008 in the town of Gorodets.
At that time the company was called LLC "Link-Auto" and produced wiring harness kits for Renault Logan cars. In May 2012 the production of automotive components was transferred to a new production building in Zavolzhye, Nizhny Novgorod region. The total investment in the Leoni Rus project in Zavolzhye totaled RUB 1.470 billion.

 

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Forthing T5 EVO will get all-wheel drive in Russia

Forthing T5 EVO crossover in 2024 will receive an all-wheel drive modification designed specifically for the Russian market. All-wheel drive will allow the model to compete with Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max AWD and Geely Atlas Pro, the press service of the automaker reports.

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Forthing T5 EVO will get all-wheel drive in Russia​

Forthing T5 EVO crossover in 2024 will receive an all-wheel drive modification designed specifically for the Russian market. All-wheel drive will allow the model to compete with Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max AWD and Geely Atlas Pro, the press service of the automaker reports.
All-wheel drive system Forthing T5 EVO will be represented by an intelligent multi-disc clutch with an automatic connection function. Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor is responsible for the development of the all-wheel drive version of the crossover. Assembly of Forthing T5 EVO with all-wheel drive will be established at the plant "Avtotor" in Kaliningrad.
Forthing T5 EVO crossover, which is designed on the EMA modular architecture, has the following dimensions: 4,565 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,690 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,715 mm. The cabin features a single cluster of two screens with a fully Russified multimedia system. Forthing T5 EVO crossovers produced in Russia are also equipped with heated steering wheel and windscreen.
Under the bonnet of Forthing T5 EVO is installed 1.5-litre turbo engine with an output of 197 hp, which works in combination with a 7-speed "robot" from the world manufacturer Magna. The crossover accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.5 sec. Its fuel consumption is 6.6 litres / 100 km in the mixed cycle.

 

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Forthing T5 EVO will get all-wheel drive in Russia

Forthing T5 EVO crossover in 2024 will receive an all-wheel drive modification designed specifically for the Russian market. All-wheel drive will allow the model to compete with Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max AWD and Geely Atlas Pro, the press service of the automaker reports.

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Forthing T5 EVO will get all-wheel drive in Russia​

Forthing T5 EVO crossover in 2024 will receive an all-wheel drive modification designed specifically for the Russian market. All-wheel drive will allow the model to compete with Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max AWD and Geely Atlas Pro, the press service of the automaker reports.
All-wheel drive system Forthing T5 EVO will be represented by an intelligent multi-disc clutch with an automatic connection function. Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor is responsible for the development of the all-wheel drive version of the crossover. Assembly of Forthing T5 EVO with all-wheel drive will be established at the plant "Avtotor" in Kaliningrad.
Forthing T5 EVO crossover, which is designed on the EMA modular architecture, has the following dimensions: 4,565 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,690 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,715 mm. The cabin features a single cluster of two screens with a fully Russified multimedia system. Forthing T5 EVO crossovers produced in Russia are also equipped with heated steering wheel and windscreen.
Under the bonnet of Forthing T5 EVO is installed 1.5-litre turbo engine with an output of 197 hp, which works in combination with a 7-speed "robot" from the world manufacturer Magna. The crossover accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.5 sec. Its fuel consumption is 6.6 litres / 100 km in the mixed cycle.

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AvtoVAZ applied for a new trademark registration 17:29 - Social Bites

AvtoVAZ plans to register new trademarks for possible future models - Altra, Astera, Azimut, Gravis, Merida, Retiva, Tarusa and XTour. This was reported by TASS. It was announced that the relevant application has already been submitted to Rospatent. The automaker did not announce which names...

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AvtoVAZ applied for a new trademark registration 17:29​

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March 26, 2024

AvtoVAZ plans to register new trademarks for possible future models – Altra, Astera, Azimut, Gravis, Merida, Retiva, Tarusa and XTour. This was reported by TASS.
It was announced that the relevant application has already been submitted to Rospatent. The automaker did not announce which names will be used for the new car models.
“This is a common practice to pre-register new names for our future cars,” AvtoVAZ press service said.
AvtoVAZ currently produces Granta, Vesta and Niva models.
At the end of February 2024, AvtoVAZ sold 24.9 thousand Lada cars, which is 34% more than in January and 19% more than in February last year.
Before that, the president of AvtoVAZ, Maxim Sokolov promise transfer each Russian official to their own car.
Previously it was known that AvtoVAZ to be continued Release of Lada Granta Cross station wagons.




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Russians named five crossovers that can be bought profitably 18:37 - Social Bites

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Ford Ecosport, Renault Koleos, Toyota Venza and Honda Crosstour cars are not sold in large quantities in Russia and are not of interest to dealers, so they can be purchased profitably on the secondary market. In this respect he is writing "Behind the wheel". The...

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Russians named five crossovers that can be bought profitably 18:37​

ByANIKA
March 25, 2024

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Ford Ecosport, Renault Koleos, Toyota Venza and Honda Crosstour cars are not sold in large quantities in Russia and are not of interest to dealers, so they can be purchased profitably on the secondary market. In this respect he is writing “Behind the wheel”.
The publication calls the advantage of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross crossovers that most of the cars on sale have low mileage. At the same time, the car was equipped with the same Jatco CVT as the more popular Outlander.

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A six-year-old Ford Ecosport can be purchased for the same price as a Renault Duster, but the Ford has better reliability and more modern equipment.

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The second generation Renault Koleos, sold in Russia since 2017, is similar to the Nissan X-Trail in terms of technology, but is sold cheaper than the crossover of the Japanese brand with the same mileage, “Behind the Wheel” draws attention. It also has more ground clearance than the popular Mitsubishi Outlander.
The advantages of Toyota Venza include a naturally aspirated engine with a long service life and a classic hydromechanical automatic transmission, although Venza is sold at the price of a more compact RAV4 equipped with a CVT.
The Honda Crosstour is close to the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 in size and equipment, but is offered aftermarket at half the price.
Previously in Russia started Sale of BAIC X75 at prices starting from 3 million rubles.




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Russians bought the most expensive Solaris sedans from the former Hyundai factory 16:03 - Social Bites

AGR Automobile Factory dealers now have the most expensive version of the Solaris HS sedan (previously produced under the Hyundai Solaris name) on sale. In this respect reports "Russian newspaper". According to its data, the Solaris HS sedan in the Sportline version is offered for 2.61 million...

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Russians bought the most expensive Solaris sedans from the former Hyundai factory 16:03​

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March 25, 2024

AGR Automobile Factory dealers now have the most expensive version of the Solaris HS sedan (previously produced under the Hyundai Solaris name) on sale. In this respect reports “Russian newspaper”.
According to its data, the Solaris HS sedan in the Sportline version is offered for 2.61 million rubles. When Hyundai Solaris in the Sportline version entered the Russian market in 2022, the cost of the car was 1.21 million rubles.
In the maximum configuration, Solaris HS is equipped with a 1.6 gasoline engine with 123 hp. and 6-speed automatic transmission. The car’s equipment includes headlights with cornering lights, rear disc brakes and heated seats.
The dealer, whose offers the publication reviewed, reported that all Solaris HS sedans offered for sale in the maximum Sportline configuration have already been booked by customers.
Previously in Russia started Sale of BAIC X75 crossover.




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Russians started switching to old cars 10:36 - Social Bites

In February, Russians' total expenditure on the purchase of second-hand cars increased by 22% compared to January (371.9 billion) and reached 454.3 billion rubles. In this respect reports TASS cites a study by analysts “Avtostat” and “Opening Auto”. It is stated that the share of expenditures on...

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Russians started switching to old cars 10:36​

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March 26, 2024

In February, Russians’ total expenditure on the purchase of second-hand cars increased by 22% compared to January (371.9 billion) and reached 454.3 billion rubles. In this respect reports TASS cites a study by analysts “Avtostat” and “Opening Auto”.
It is stated that the share of expenditures on cars that are 10 years old and older increased significantly during the month, from 35.2% to 41.2%. A total of 187 billion rubles were spent on such machines in February 2024.
happened before this knownMitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Ford Ecosport, Renault Koleos, Toyota Venza and Honda Crosstour cars are not sold in large quantities in Russia and are not interesting for dealers, so they can be purchased profitably on the secondary market.
INSIDE especiallyThe publication calls the advantage of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross crossovers that most of the cars for sale have low mileage. At the same time, the car was equipped with the same Jatco CVT as the more popular Outlander.
Previously reportedIt is stated that Skoda’s most problematic model is the Kodaiq crossover.




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The design of KAMAZ-6282 electric bus has been updated - NAPI

NAPI The design of KAMAZ-6282 electric bus has been updated In 2024, KAMAZ will start supplying electric buses in an updated design to Moscow. The shape of the bumper and the hood of KAMAZ-6282 electric bus, as well as side and fog lights, will change.

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26/03/2024
THE DESIGN OF KAMAZ-6282 ELECTRIC BUS HAS BEEN UPDATED
In 2024, KAMAZ will start supplying electric buses in an updated design to Moscow. The shape of the bumper and the hood of KAMAZ-6282 electric bus, as well as side and fog lights, will change.
Changes in the electric bus exterior are one of the stages of the company's gradual transition to the production of a new generation A5 passenger vehicles. The new look of the bus reflects the corporate style, visually similar to that of K5 generation trucks.
The company plans to deliver electric buses in an updated design to Moscow beginning May, as part of the previously concluded contract for the supply of 1 thousand vehicles in 2023-2024.

 

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The assembly of 130 thousand Haval cars is planned at the Tula plant in 2024 - NAPI

NAPI The assembly of 130 thousand Haval cars is planned at the Tula plant in 2024 In the current assembly year, the Haval production site near Tula will assemble approximately 130 thousand cars

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26/03/2024
THE ASSEMBLY OF 130 THOUSAND HAVAL CARS IS PLANNED AT THE TULA PLANT IN 2024
In the current assembly year, the Haval production site near Tula will assemble approximately 130 thousand cars.
This information was confirmed by the Minister of Industry of the Tula region Vyacheslav Romanov. He also said that the industrial production index at the Haval automobile plant in 2023 increased to 250% on 2022 and to 280% on 2021.

 

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The new Renault Lodgy was brought to Russia - NAPI

NAPI The new Renault Lodgy was brought to Russia Renault Lodgy minivan was brought to Russia at the cost similar to that of LADA Largus

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26/03/2024
THE NEW RENAULT LODGY WAS BROUGHT TO RUSSIA
Renault Lodgy minivan was brought to Russia at the cost similar to that of LADA Largus.
The model is a station wagon, also available under the Dacia brand. The car dimensions are as follows: length - 4,498 mm, width - 1,751 mm, height - 1,696 mm with a wheelbase of 2,810 mm. The basic equipment of the car includes heated front seats, 4 airbags, as well as ESP and air conditioning systems and a modern multimedia system for driving convenience.
The station wagon is equipped with 1.5-liter 95-HP K9K diesel engine coupled with 5-speed manual gear box. The cost in the Russian market starts from 2.5 million rubles.