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The former Continental plant in Kaluga has completed the rebranding process​


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The former Continental plant in Kaluga has completed the rebranding process and is now called Gislaved. The enterprise has joined the tyre cluster created on the basis of JSC "Cordiant" and united tyre plants in Yaroslavl, Omsk, Kaluga region (formerly Continental AG) and in Ulyanovsk (formerly Bridgestone), the press service of the company reports. It is planned that in 2024 Gislaved plant in Kaluga region will produce 2.1 million car tyres (+12% in compare with the previous year).
The maximum capacity of the plant is 3.5 million tyres per year. Pavel Borodatov, the director of Gislaved tyre plant, told TASS agency that taking into account the growth of production volumes, the company plans to increase its production staff by 10% to 1.1 thousand people by the end of 2024. According to him, almost all employees who worked under the management of the former owner, after rebranding remained at the enterprise. In turn, Vadim Volodin, General Director of JSC "Cordiant" told Interfax that by the end of this year the company intends to launch tyre plant located in Ulyanovsk, formerly owned by Bridgestone.
The production plan for 2025 will be about 1.2 million tyres. The projected capacity of the plant is 2.4 million tyres per year. "The goal of the Cordiant tyre cluster is to load production capacity as efficiently as possible and by 2026, using the synergy of the assets included in the cluster, to cover all segments - from economy to premium - with the product line of passenger car, light truck and truck tyres," said Vadim Volodin. Another important strategic direction that Cordiant tyre cluster plans to develop is import substitution, development of new technologies and formulations thanks to the experience of its own STC "Intair". At present, engineers at the Intair Research and Development Centre are actively working on the development of a local premium tyre. The assortment matrix of the new premium brand will start from 16 inch.
As previously reported by AUTOSTAT, the tyre company acquired by PJSC Tatneft from Finnish Nokian Tyres plc announced a name change and rebranding of its products. Under the terms of the license agreement, the company must stop using all trademarks and names owned by Nokian Tyres plc, except for the Nordman brand. The new brand name will be Ikon or Ikon Tyres.
 

The plans for the development of dealer networks of car manufacturers from China have become known​


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According to the AUTOSTAT agency, at the beginning of 2024, there were 3653 official dealership centres for the sale and servicing of passenger cars in our country. Only for the last year the number of car dealers in Russia increased by 489 (+15.5%), which, of course, is due to the expansion of dealer networks of Chinese brands and the arrival of new players from this country.
Thus, their share almost doubled to 60.4%. At the beginning of the year the "Chinese" already had 2207 official dealership centres, while a year ago there were 1053 of them. If this trend continues, in the near future the total number of dealers in the Russian Federation may set a record - it only requires about 150 new dealer contracts. In this regard, the agency "AUTOSTAT" decided to survey the distributors of Chinese automakers on how they see the further development of their dealer networks in our country.
Thus, the biggest expansion of the dealer network was planned by JAC Automotive, which today has 120 operating JAC centres and intends to open other 40 new sales outlets and car service centres by the end of 2024. The OMODA & JAECOO network was among the leaders in the number of dealerships: 180 dealerships are scheduled for the end of 2023 and the target for 2024 is 200 dealerships, although this figure may be adjusted depending on the actual market situation. By the way, the largest among foreign cars network of Kia brand once had the same number of dealerships centres.
In general, most Chinese brands plan to further develop their dealer networks not only in megacities, where they are already widely represented, but also in smaller cities where they are not yet present. For example, in "Liven Motors Rus" stated that they see the potential for development both in large cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Yekaterinburg, and in cities with a population of 200 thousand people or more. Jetour Motor Rus plans to expand and come to cities where Jetour brand is not yet represented, and one of the directions is the Far East.
 

Belgee entered the top-10 brands in the Russian car market in March​


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During March 2024, 2,732 new cars of Belgee brand were sold in Russia. As reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK"*, this allowed it for the first time to get into the TOP-10 of the Russian market at the end of month.
In terms of total number of sold cars, the Belarusian-Chinese brand took the ninth place in early spring, ahead of Jetour in the top ten. At the same time, LADA, Haval, Geely, Chery, Changan, EXEED, OMODA and Lixiang are positioned above Belgee. More details on this can be found here.
Recall that Belgee brand is so far represented in the Russian market by one model - a crossover X50, based on the Geely Coolray. Since July 2023 Belgee X50 is produced at BelGee plant in Belarus, and since September it is sold in Russia.
 

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15/04/2024
RUBLE PRICES FOR OMODA S5 HAVE DECREASED
Omoda S5 sedan depreciated by 330 thousand rubles (-16.4%) a year after the start of sales in Russia.
So, according to the official price lists on the car company's website, at the moment a car in the basic version Life can be purchased at the price of 1,689,900 rubles. In 2023, when sedan sales began in Russia, a similar version was offered at the cost of 2,019,900 rubles.
The basic version is equipped with 113-HP air breather engine displacement of 1.5 liters. It is also equipped with 16-inch light alloy wheel disks, electrically driven side rear-view mirrors, heating, turn repeaters, immobilizer, rear parking sensors, all-round vision system, anti-lock braking system, lighting sensor, stability and dynamic control systems, cruise control and drive mode select function.
 

The announcement of a new crossover Moskvich 8 took place​


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Moskvich automobile plant has presented the design of a new model - seven-seat crossover Moskvich 8. The start of production and sales of the novelty will take place at the end of this year, reports the press service of the enterprise. Seven-seat crossover "Moskvich 8" has the following dimensions: 4 824 mm in length, 1 870 mm in width and 1 756 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2 830 mm.
The exterior of the car is distinguished by a massive grille integrated with LED optics, as well as a distinctive rear line of LED optics along the entire boot. The interior is equipped with ergonomic seats, a digital dashboard with a 12.3" display, wireless phone charging, a system of surround-view cameras, as well as the ability to connect to smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Under the bonnet of "Moskvich 8" it will be installed GDI petrol engine with an output of 174 hp, which works in combination with a 7-speed robotic transmission.
Recall that in November 2022, Moskvich automobile plant launched serial production of Moskvich 3 crossover, and in December its electric version called Moskvich 3e appeared on the assembly line of the enterprise. In September 2023, the plant "Moskvich" began serial production of the liftback "Moskvich 6". As previously reported AUTOSTAT, the plant "Moskvich" in March sold almost 3 thousand cars, including more than 120 liftback "Moskvich 6" and about 90 electric cars "Moskvich 3e", according to the automaker.
As noted, this result was the best since the official start of sales. In total, over 4.7 thousand Moskvich cars were sold in Russia in the first quarter of 2024, including almost 300 Moskvich 6 liftbacks and about 110 Moskvich 3e electric cars.

It's a rebranded Sehol X8 Plus

JAC Sehol X8 Plus 2023​


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Moscow noticed a new Chinese crossover Exeed, which should be launched in Russia 19:12​


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April 15, 2024

The new Chinese electric crossover Exeed Sterra ET, whose sales are expected in Russia, was photographed in Moscow (it will be released under the Exlantix brand). In this respect reports Quto.ru portal.
The publication notes that sales of the gas-electric SUV Exeed Sterra ET in China only started on April 15, so it’s a “great chance” to see the car in the capital. It is assumed that the car was subjected to road tests in the Russian Federation due to its “tired” condition.
The power of the front electric motor in the Exeed Sterra ET is 249 hp, and the rear electric motor is 312 hp. The length of the crossover is 4955 mm and the wheelbase is 3000 mm.
Previously owned by the Exeed brand will start Pre-sales of the new Star Era ET crossover in China. The electric car is built on the new Chery E0X platform. The length of the crossover is 4955 mm, the wheelbase is 3000 mm. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the car will have a dual-motor all-wheel drive system. The power of the front electric motor reaches 249 hp, and the rear electric motor reaches 312 hp. The total power of the transitional power plant can exceed 500 hp.
Previously named The seven most common malfunctions in Chinese cars.





Source: Gazeta
 

“Avtotor” started production of cars of the Chinese brand Jetour in Kaliningrad 15:57​


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ByANIKA
April 15, 2024

Kaliningrad Avtotor plant has started production of Jetour Dashing crossovers from the Middle Kingdom. This was reported by the press service of the Russian company.
Within the scope of the agreement between Avtotor and Jetour, it is planned to prepare facilities for the full cycle production of Chinese automobiles and to gradually increase localization. The companies also identified areas where cooperation should be improved by 2028.
Avtotor Holding Chairman Valery Gorbunov said that the company plans to assemble approximately 10-15 thousand Jetour vehicles in 2024, but the final result will depend on the market.
The model was launched in Russia in March 2023 and is available in five trim levels.
It was previously reported that the Jetour brand will be available for sale by the end of 2024. will be output All-wheel drive versions of two crossovers – Dashing and X90 Plus – are coming to the Russian market. The premiere is planned for the end of this year. At the same time, the all-wheel drive version of Jetour Dashing is not even available in the Chinese market. In Russia, the front-wheel drive Jetour Dashing is offered with a 1.5 turbo engine producing 147 hp, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed “robot”. A 1.6 unit producing 190 hp is also available. This Dashing is equipped with a 7-speed manual transmission. The cost of the pass is from 2.49 to 3.19 million rubles.
The updated Jetour X90 Plus in the all-wheel drive version will have a 2.0 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The current version of the crossover is offered in Russia with 1.6 (190 hp) and 2.0 (245 hp) engines and front-wheel drive.
Previously named The best Chinese crossovers with front-wheel drive that can be purchased.





Source: Gazeta
 

Moscow noticed a new Chinese crossover Exeed, which should be launched in Russia 19:12​


Anika
ByANIKA
April 15, 2024

The new Chinese electric crossover Exeed Sterra ET, whose sales are expected in Russia, was photographed in Moscow (it will be released under the Exlantix brand). In this respect reports Quto.ru portal.
The publication notes that sales of the gas-electric SUV Exeed Sterra ET in China only started on April 15, so it’s a “great chance” to see the car in the capital. It is assumed that the car was subjected to road tests in the Russian Federation due to its “tired” condition.
The power of the front electric motor in the Exeed Sterra ET is 249 hp, and the rear electric motor is 312 hp. The length of the crossover is 4955 mm and the wheelbase is 3000 mm.
Previously owned by the Exeed brand will start Pre-sales of the new Star Era ET crossover in China. The electric car is built on the new Chery E0X platform. The length of the crossover is 4955 mm, the wheelbase is 3000 mm. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the car will have a dual-motor all-wheel drive system. The power of the front electric motor reaches 249 hp, and the rear electric motor reaches 312 hp. The total power of the transitional power plant can exceed 500 hp.
Previously named The seven most common malfunctions in Chinese cars.





Source: Gazeta

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New EXEED Sterra (Exlantix) ET from Chery. Details and characteristics​


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“Avtotor” started production of cars of the Chinese brand Jetour in Kaliningrad 15:57​


Anika
ByANIKA
April 15, 2024

Kaliningrad Avtotor plant has started production of Jetour Dashing crossovers from the Middle Kingdom. This was reported by the press service of the Russian company.
Within the scope of the agreement between Avtotor and Jetour, it is planned to prepare facilities for the full cycle production of Chinese automobiles and to gradually increase localization. The companies also identified areas where cooperation should be improved by 2028.
Avtotor Holding Chairman Valery Gorbunov said that the company plans to assemble approximately 10-15 thousand Jetour vehicles in 2024, but the final result will depend on the market.
The model was launched in Russia in March 2023 and is available in five trim levels.
It was previously reported that the Jetour brand will be available for sale by the end of 2024. will be output All-wheel drive versions of two crossovers – Dashing and X90 Plus – are coming to the Russian market. The premiere is planned for the end of this year. At the same time, the all-wheel drive version of Jetour Dashing is not even available in the Chinese market. In Russia, the front-wheel drive Jetour Dashing is offered with a 1.5 turbo engine producing 147 hp, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed “robot”. A 1.6 unit producing 190 hp is also available. This Dashing is equipped with a 7-speed manual transmission. The cost of the pass is from 2.49 to 3.19 million rubles.
The updated Jetour X90 Plus in the all-wheel drive version will have a 2.0 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The current version of the crossover is offered in Russia with 1.6 (190 hp) and 2.0 (245 hp) engines and front-wheel drive.
Previously named The best Chinese crossovers with front-wheel drive that can be purchased.





Source: Gazeta

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Review: 2023 Jetour Dashing | Lamborghini Urus for $29,900?​


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15 APR, 15:25

Avtotor launches production of Jetour Dashing crossover in Kaliningrad​

General agreement includes organizing the production of the brand’s products in Russia and gradually increasing the level of localization

KALININGRAD, April 15. /TASS/. Russian carmaker Avtotor started production of the Jetour Dashing urban crossover in Kaliningrad, according to the company's press service.
"Avtotor has started industrial production of Jetour cars. The first model of the brand, which is produced at the facilities of the Kaliningrad carmaker, is the urban crossover Jetour Dashing," the press service reported.
Avtotor and the Jetour signed a general agreement, which includes organizing the production of the brand’s products in Russia and gradually increasing the level of localization.
Chairman of the board of directors of Avtotor Valery Gorbunov told reporters that in 2024 the company plans to produce at least 10,000 cars of this brand in Kaliningrad and aims to increase the production volume to 15,000 cars.

At the same time, Jetour expects to sell from thirty to fifty thousand of its cars in Russia in 2024, international markets director of the Chinese car brand Liang Bin told reporters at the opening ceremony of Jetour Dashing crossover production start.
"We plan sales from about thirty thousand to fifty thousand cars [in 2024] in the Russian Federation," the senior executive said.
Sales volumes depend on the demand for it, he added, noting that this refers not merely to sales of the Jetour Dashing crossover but also to other brand models, including X70 and X90 crossovers and the T2 SUV.
 

BAIC U5 Plus CNG bi-fuel sedan is now available for order in Russia​


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The company "BAIC Rus" has announced the start of accepting pre-orders for a bi-fuel car BAIC U5 Plus CNG with the ability to use natural gas as fuel. The cost of the novelty is from 2 million 240.5 thousand rubles, the press service of the brand reports. Bi-fuel sedan BAIC U5 Plus CNG is the latest development of engineers of the plant "Avtotor", which allows you to fuel the car with both traditional gasoline and economical gas.
The car has a number of advantages, including the ability to drive with gasoline and CNG fuel 1.5 times longer until the next refueling. Depending on the version, BAIC U5 Plus CNG sedan is fitted with one 80-liter or two 39.1-liter cylinders of methane gas compressed to 200 atmospheres. In both cases, the cylinders are placed in the luggage compartment. This arrangement keeps the vehicle's center of gravity as low as possible, increasing its stability. Natural gas is supplied to the engine via a gas line using an integrated fuel rail. In addition to the gasoline injectors, gas injectors are installed, as well as a reducer, filter, and filling device.
The equipment for NGV use is installed directly at the factory and does not require additional certification. The corresponding entry will be made in the EPTS of the bi-fuel BAIC U5 Plus CNG, which will save the buyer from additional approvals when registering the car. Compact sedan BAIC U5 Plus CNG has the following dimensions: 4 660 mm in length, 1 820 mm in width and 1 480 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2 670 mm. The ground clearance of the car is 155 mm. The equipment of the model, among other things, includes ABS, ESP, hill climb assist and tire pressure monitoring sensor. Recall, sales of BAIC brand cars started in the Russian market in April 2023.
 

MG Cyberster electric convertible premiered in Russia​


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The company "MG Motor Rus", the official distributor of the automobile brand MG (Morris Garages) in Russia, has presented the electric convertible MG Cyberster. The novelty is available in Pioneer Edition at a price of 9 million 499 thousand rubles. The car has a triple lithium battery with a capacity of 77 kW with a fast charging function and a range of 520 km, a 544 hp engine, and the acceleration time to 100 km/h is 3.2 sec. According to the press service of "MG Motor Rus", the two-seat convertible MG Cyberster has the following dimensions: 4,535 mm in length and 1,913 mm in width with a wheelbase of 2,690 mm.
The model is equipped with Brembo sports brakes with four-piston calipers and instant emergency braking system, multi-lever independent rear suspension, the ability to completely disable ESP, intelligent electric drive, which allows you to open the soft roof in 10 seconds at speeds up to 50 km / h and provides a system of opening doors with an adjustable angle of opening from 30 ° to 70 °, automatic parking system, a system of "dead zones".
The electric front doors are designed with Lambo technology. As for the interior, the control is centered on three displays, which uses the Unreal Engine game engine with a third-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 processor, Bose acoustics, electronic gearshift remote and a red button activating the extreme Super Sport driving mode. Features of the exclusive interior design of Cyberster are 256 colors in ambient interior lighting and sports seat of Y-shape in Dynamica material with 6-position electric adjustment.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", the company "MJ Motor Rus" told about the plans for the development of the brand in the domestic market. According to plans, about 5 thousand MG cars will be imported in 2024, and by 2026 the supply will be doubled.
 

OMODA C5 crossover will get new options in Russia​


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OMODA C5 crossover will soon get new options, which it was decided to add to the model's equipment according to the wishes of Russian consumers. Among them - wireless charging with enhanced power and cooling, soft plastic on door cards, etc., as well as another bright body color. OMODA/JAECOO product manager Ivan Maksimov told the Chinese Car Portal about this, noting that with the new options, the price of OMODA C5 will remain the same. In addition, by numerous requests of customers, OMODA S5 sedan will soon have a luggage compartment door handle.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", OMODA C5 crossover received a new configuration called Fun. Its cost is from 1 million 999 thousand 900 rubles. Thus, OMODA C5 is offered at a more affordable price. In addition to the new version Fun, OMODA C5 crossover is available in five configurations: Joy, Lifestyle, Ultimate, Active and Supreme. In addition, the model is offered in two special versions: Black Diamond and Trendy Red. It should be noted that OMODA C5 crossover is the absolute bestseller of the brand in the Russian market - at the end of the first quarter of 2024 in Russia were sold 8772 cars of this model (+66.5%).
As a result, OMODA C5 is in the TOP-10 of the best-selling cars in our country, experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency report with reference to the data of JSC "PPK"* and taking into account its own segmentation. Recall that at the moment OMODA model range in Russia includes a crossover OMODA C5, which is offered in two versions with front and all-wheel drive, as well as sedan OMODA S5 and its "charged" version S5 GT. Sales of electric crossover OMODA E5 will start on the Russian market in April 2024. In addition, this year OMODA brand will present in our country a new crossover OMODA C7, which belongs to the C-SUV segment.
 

GAC GS4 Max crossover was announced for sale in Russia​


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The company GAC expects to sell 30 thousand cars in Russia in 2024 and bring to the market another new model - crossover GS4 Max. This was told to the portal "Chinese cars" by the General Director of GAC International WeiHaigan. The novelty will enter the Russian market instead of the more expensive GAC Emkoo, which was planned to bring by the end of 2024, but the company does not have time to equip this model with all-wheel drive and certify such version in short time, so its debut will be postponed.
Recall, GAC GS4 Max crossover was officially unveiled in China in March this year. It shares the same GPMA architecture with the Emkoo. The exterior and interior of these cars are also similar: they resemble each other in proportions, lights, center console and handles on the door cards.
GAC GS4 Max crossover has the following dimensions: 4685 mm in length, 1901 mm in width and 1690 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2750 mm. Under its bonnet is installed 1.5-liter turbo engine with an output of 177 hp, which works in combination with a 7-speed "robot" with two clutches and front-wheel drive. By the way, the same powerplant is found on the compact crossover GAC GS3, whose official presentation in Russia is scheduled for April 26th. Recall, currently the model lineup of GAC is represented in our country by crossovers GS5 and GS8 of the new generation, as well as a premium minivan GAC M8.
 

KAMAZ reported growth in vehicle sales in Russia​


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At the end of the first quarter of 2024, sales of KAMAZ vehicles on the Russian market grew by 1.5% to 8,488 vehicles, according to KAMAZ Trade and Finance Company. This year, the company continues to work on increasing production volumes and expanding the model range of K5 generation vehicles. Thus, in the reporting period, the output of these trucks increased more than 3.5 times, amounting to 1,618 vehicles, the KAMAZ press service reports.
According to the company's business plan, production of K5 generation vehicles will increase significantly in 2024. During the year, new models of the heavy-duty family of trucks of K5 generation will be mastered step by step: three-axle "6595", "65952" and four-axle "65951". As previously reported by "AUTOSTAT", in the fourth quarter of 2024 KAMAZ plans to increase the production of trucks to 220 vehicles per day, and in 2025 the daily production rate may increase to 240 vehicles.
According to Anton Saraikin, Director of KAMAZ Automobile Plant, the main assembly line can already maintain a stable rate of 200 - 210 vehicles per day if properly supplied.
 

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