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Official sales of Chinese cars Soueast will start in Russia

Chinese car company Soueast will be officially presented in the Russian market by the end of the first half of 2024. This is reported by portal

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Official sales of Chinese cars Soueast will start in Russia​

Chinese car company Soueast will be officially presented in the Russian market by the end of the first half of 2024. This is reported by portal "Auto Mail.Ru" with reference to its sources, according to which the distribution of cars of this brand will be handled by the Russian representative office of Jetour. Soueast cars will be sold also through Jetour dealers.
Today, Soueast cars are offered in Russia by private sellers, as well as official dealers, who import these cars under the scheme of parallel import. According to classified web sites, the most common model on sale is a mid-size crossover Soueast DX8S priced from 2 million rubles, built on the basis of Jetour X70.

 

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Haval keeps the leadership among foreign cars in Russia

In March, 16 045 Haval cars were sold in the Russian car market, which is 2.3 times more than last year. According to the results of the first three months of 2024, Haval sales in our country increased 2.4 times and came up to 37 639 cars.

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Haval keeps the leadership among foreign cars in Russia​

In March, 16 045 Haval cars were sold in the Russian car market, which is 2.3 times more than last year. According to the results of the first three months of 2024, Haval sales in our country increased 2.4 times and came up to 37 639 cars.
As a result, Haval became the leader among all foreign automakers in our country, and the market share of the brand amounted to 11.47% against 9.3% a year before. This is reported by the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation.
The best-seller of Haval on the Russian market in March remains compact crossover Jolion with 6387 sold cars (+92%). The second place was taken by the mid-size crossover Haval M6, which was chosen by 3,468 buyers. The third result was shown by Haval F7 crossover - 2,532 sold cars (2.4 –fold growth).
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", Chinese auto concern Great Wall Motor expands Haval model range in Russia with one more new crossover - Haval H3. Sales of the novelty will start in the second quarter of 2024.

 

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The most popular Chery cars have been revealed in Russia

In March, 13159 Chery cars were sold in the Russian car market, which is 63.7% more than last year. According to the results of the first three months of 2024, Chery sales in our country increased by 56.4% and came up to 31 893 cars.

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The most popular Chery cars have been revealed in Russia​

In March, 13159 Chery cars were sold in the Russian car market, which is 63.7% more than last year. According to the results of the first three months of 2024, Chery sales in our country increased by 56.4% and came up to 31 893 cars.
As a result, Chery took the fourth place in sales among all automakers in Russia, and the market share of the brand amounted to 9.6% against 11.9% a year before. This is reported by the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation. The most popular Chery model in the Russian market last month was crossover Tiggo 7 PRO Max, which sold 5151 vehicles (3.2 –fold growth).
The second place was taken by a compact crossover Chery Tiggo 4 PRO with 2241 cars (+40.4%). The all-wheel drive seven-seat SUV Chery Tiggo 8 PRO Max, which was chosen by 1442 buyers (+Z8.4%), completes the top three.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in March, Russian dealers Chery began sales of updated version of the crossover Chery Tiggo 4 PRO 18 years edition, which is timed to the 18-year presence of the brand in the Russian market. Also in 2024, Chery plans to introduce an updated version of Tiggo 7 crossover in the Russian market. In addition, the flagship crossover Chery Tiggo 9 will reach our country in the second half of the year.

 

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It became known about the high demand for Solaris cars on the part of cabs

To date, about 65% of sales of Solaris cars fall on legal entities, the remaining 35% are individuals, but in the future their share of individuals will grow. Renat Tyukteev, deputy general director of Avilon AG for new car sales, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

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It became known about the high demand for Solaris cars on the part of cabs​

To date, about 65% of sales of Solaris cars fall on legal entities, the remaining 35% are individuals, but in the future their share of individuals will grow. Renat Tyukteev, deputy general director of Avilon AG for new car sales, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
"The portrait of Solaris brand buyers is identical to those who bought Hyundai brand in the past. These are both legal entities considering the purchase in small batches, in leasing and individuals to use of the car in personal purpose, and, of course, companies providing cab and carsharing services. They are united by a high level of confidence in the quality and successful performance characteristics of this group of cars, which has been worked for years", - said Renat Tyukteev.
Recall, the model range of Solaris brand today includes Solaris HS sedan, Solaris HC crossover, Solaris KRS sedan and Solaris KRX cross-hatchback. Obviously, these are Hyundai Solaris and Creta, Kia Rio and Rio X models assembled from the remaining car kits. The factory recommended price for the Solaris HS sedan (former Hyundai Solaris), which is offered in three configurations (Active Plus, Comfort and Elegance), ranges from 2,010,000 to 2,170,000 rubles.
Depending on the configuration, the car can be purchased with automatic or manual transmission, as well as with a 1.4 liter (100 hp) or 1.6 liter (123 hp) engine. Solaris HC crossover (former Hyundai Creta) is offered in Classic, Family and Lifestyle versions and is also available with both manual and automatic transmission. There is a choice of two 1.6 liter engines (121 or 123 hp). Drive - is front or all-wheel drive. The declared by the factory recommended prices for this model lie within the boundaries from 2,499,000 to 2,817,000 rubles.
The Solaris KRS sedan (former KIA Rio) is available in three configurations (Classic Audio, Comfort and Prestige), which cost from 2,038,000 to 2,177,000 rubles. The car is equipped with a 1.6 liter engine (123 hp), working in tandem with an "automatic". Finally, Solaris KRX cross-hatchback (former Kia Rio X) is offered in five versions (Comfort, Luxe AV, Style, Prestige and Premium) at a price from 2,064,000 to 2,345,000 rubles. It has the same powertrain as KRS sedan - a 1.6-liter engine and an automatic transmission.

 

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The new Haval H9, which is expected in Russia, has been unveiled

Haval has revealed the second-generation H9 frame SUV, the public premiere of which will be held at the Beijing Motor Show. The novelty is expected at Chinese dealers in the coming months, and by the end of the year should reach Russia.

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The new Haval H9, which is expected in Russia, has been unveiled​

Haval has revealed the second-generation H9 frame SUV, the public premiere of which will be held at the Beijing Motor Show. The novelty is expected at Chinese dealers in the coming months, and by the end of the year should reach Russia.
According to Motor.ru, the new Haval H9 will retain the basic design: it is a car with a ladder-type frame, a five-door body with a side-opening trunk lid and a non-split rear axle. The engine range includes a petrol turbo engine 2.0 (224 hp), which is still combined with an 8-speed automatic, as well as a new diesel engine 2.4 (186 hp) paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive of ToD type, reduction gear and inter-wheel differential locks remain.
The new Haval H9 has the following dimensions: 5070 mm in length, 1960 mm in width and 1930 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2850 mm. The diesel version will have 18-inch wheels; the gasoline version will have variants with a diameter of 17 to 19 inches inclusively. Recall, currently in the Russian market there are officially presented updated compact crossover Haval Jolion, crossover F7 and cross-coupe F7x, mid-size crossovers Dargo and M6, as well as a frame SUV H9.
In the second quarter of 2024, the Haval lineup in Russia will be supplemented by another new crossover - Haval H3.

 

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Unison plant starts production of VGV vehicles for the Russian market

Unison plant in Belarus has launched full-cycle production of mid-size crossovers VGV U70 Pro and U75 Plus, which received a large-scale adaptation for the Russian car market. It is noted that the decision to localize the production of VGV cars in Belarus will make the process of buying a car...

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Unison plant starts production of VGV vehicles for the Russian market​

Unison plant in Belarus has launched full-cycle production of mid-size crossovers VGV U70 Pro and U75 Plus, which received a large-scale adaptation for the Russian car market. It is noted that the decision to localize the production of VGV cars in Belarus will make the process of buying a car more affordable for Russian consumers, reports the press service of VGV in Russia.
The U70 Pro crossover has the following dimensions: 4,825 mm in length, 1,870 mm in width and 1,691 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. Under the bonnet of the car there is a 1.5-liter gasoline turbo engine with an output of 143 hp, which works in combination with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-band automatic.
The U75 Plus crossover with the same external dimensions differs in the presence of multi-lever rear suspension, ground clearance of 190 mm and a more productive 2-liter gasoline engine with direct injection and turbo charging (199 hp). The top engine works in conjunction with an 8-band automatic transmission. As part of adaptation for the Russian market, 141 and 169 components have been changed in U75 Plus and U70 Pro, respectively.
Among other things, the suspension has been recalibrated, algorithms of operation of engines and hydromechanical "automatics" have been optimized, and the media center has been fully russified. Power units are adapted to AI-92 gasoline. In addition, cars for the Russian market received an extended "winter package", including heated front seats, exterior mirrors, windshield and rear window, windshield washer nozzles and steering wheel.
The cars also received improved noise insulation and ground clearance up to 200 mm. Recall, Chinese company VGV, which is a division of truck manufacturer SINOTRUK and specializes in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, announced its upcoming entry into the Russian market in December 2023. VGV's strategic partner in Russia is Motor Place, which is currently actively engaged in forming a dealer network.

 

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Haval will bring an SUV similar to Toyota Fortuner to Russia 08:57 - Social Bites

At the end of 2024, the new Haval H5 SUV will appear on the Russian market. In this respect reports Telegram channel Unlimited. The length of the car is 5190 mm and the wheelbase is 3140 mm. With the seats folded, the trunk volume is 2116 liters. The SUV looks…

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Haval will bring an SUV similar to Toyota Fortuner to Russia 08:57​

ByANIKA
April 23, 2024

At the end of 2024, the new Haval H5 SUV will appear on the Russian market. In this respect reports Telegram channel Unlimited.
The length of the car is 5190 mm and the wheelbase is 3140 mm. With the seats folded, the trunk volume is 2116 liters. The SUV looks similar to the Japanese model Toyota Fortuner. It received a wide radiator grille with two crossbars, LED headlights, roof rails and two rectangular exhaust pipes. The interior of the Haval H5 features a 10.25-inch monitor to control various functions.
In China, the new Haval H5 SUV is offered with two two-liter engines. The first is a gasoline engine with 218 hp. The second is a 166-horsepower diesel unit. Transmissions are manual and eight-speed automatic. The drive can be rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In Russia, a gasoline version of the model with increased 249 hp will be offered. engine and four-wheel drive system.
There was before that named the cost of maintaining the popular Geely model. According to analysts, you will need to spend approximately 1.87 million rubles in five years to own the Geely Coolray Flagship Sport, which is sold for 2.18 million rubles. The cost of 1 km run is estimated at 24.97 rubles, while monthly maintenance of the car will cost 31.2 thousand rubles. The calculation is aimed at the average Muscovite who travels 15 thousand km per year. When making the assessment, analysts took into account the costs of comprehensive insurance and compulsory traffic insurance, as well as taxes and duties, tire purchase, maintenance and gasoline costs.
Previously in Russia measured actual acceleration rates of all Geely cars.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Russians revealed typical faults of used Lada Granta 09:35 - Social Bites

Alexander Vinogradov, automobile expert of the magazine "Behind the Wheel" said About typical malfunctions of the Lada Granta 2014 model. So, according to the expert, the body of the car is rusting. Corrosion first attacks the front edge of the roof and the area where the front doors, fenders and…

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Russians revealed typical faults of used Lada Granta 09:35​

ByANIKA
April 23, 2024

Alexander Vinogradov, automobile expert of the magazine “Behind the Wheel” said About typical malfunctions of the Lada Granta 2014 model.
So, according to the expert, the body of the car is rusting. Corrosion first attacks the front edge of the roof and the area where the front doors, fenders and sills meet.
According to him, most of the cars on the market are offered with a 1.6-liter engine. 87 hp When buying a car with such an engine, you should immediately replace the water pump. There are times when jamming occurs and this causes the timing belt to break. The belt itself must be changed every 60 thousand km, since its breakage will lead to bending of the valves.
There are also cars on the market with automatic transmission and a 98 hp engine. The Jatco gearbox is reliable, although there are cases when the torque converter fails.
Previously technical director of the international network of car service centers Fit Service Nikita Rodionov statedOne of the signs of problems with the timing belt and its imminent breakage may be a decrease in power. If the car owner notices difficulty starting the engine, vibration and general loss of power, the belt is probably skipping one or more teeth and the fuel mixture is not forming correctly.
The automobile expert noted that you should pay attention to the sounds coming from the engine compartment. If the fault is related to the timing belt, the sound will be in the form of rustling, ticking, rustling.
Previously reportedA new Haval H5 SUV will appear in Russia at the end of 2024.





Source: Gazeta

 

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NAMI equates the localization of Aurus limousines to mass models from AvtoVAZ 09:59 - Social Bites

Localization of production of premium Russian Aurus cars is currently about 90%. In this respect reports TASS, citing the deputy director of the project "Unified Modular Platform" of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "NAMI" Alexander Lebedev. "Today, the localization of the production of...

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NAMI equates the localization of Aurus limousines to mass models from AvtoVAZ 09:59​

ByANIKA
April 23, 2024

Localization of production of premium Russian Aurus cars is currently about 90%. In this respect reports TASS, citing the deputy director of the project “Unified Modular Platform” of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise “NAMI” Alexander Lebedev.
“Today, the localization of the production of these cars and their component base in Russia is at the level of mass production of AvtoVAZ, plus or minus 90%,” Lebedev said.
The Aurus Senat executive sedan was presented in late spring 2021, the model was put into series production at the Ford Sollers plant in Yelabuga. At the end of November 2022, production of the Aurus Komendant SUVs was launched here. The car received nine exterior color options and seven types of interior trim. It is equipped with a V8 engine producing 598 hp. twin turbocharged.
Mass production of the extended version of the Aurus Senat could begin in 2025. A partition will be placed inside the cabin and there will be two separate seats at the back.
Previously reportedNAMI presented the world’s most powerful hydrogen Aurus.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Insurers identified the cars that crash most frequently 11:57 - Social Bites

Chinese brands were considered the most dangerous cars in Russia. The list is provided by the company Soglasie, which analyzed last year's data. According to the research, Chinese cars account for more than 10 percent of traffic accidents. The most dangerous models were called Changan UNI-T...

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Insurers identified the cars that crash most frequently 11:57​

ByANIKA
April 23, 2024

Chinese brands were considered the most dangerous cars in Russia. The list is provided by the company Soglasie, which analyzed last year’s data.
According to the research, Chinese cars account for more than 10 percent of traffic accidents. The most dangerous models were called Changan UNI-T, Omoda C5 and Changan Uni-K. These are followed by Korean cars with an indicator of over 7%. In this category, Genesis GV70, Hyundai Elantra and Kia Cerato were considered the most dangerous.
In third place were Japanese cars with Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Mazda CX-9 models. The last of the anti-ratings were European and domestic cars. Experts named the most dangerous models: BMW 3-Series, Mercedes-Benz GL and BMW 4-Series, Moskvich 3, Lada Vesta and Lada Xray.
It was previously reported that the average cost of a new Chinese car in Russia for the first quarter of 2024 was announced. augmented It reached 3.06 million rubles, an increase of 9.3% compared to the previous year. The largest price increase among Chinese manufacturers was observed at GAC (+53%, up to 4.3 million rubles). On the other hand, Hongqi cars experienced the biggest price loss (-54.5%). The average price of new Chery cars increased by 13.3% during the year and reached almost 3.2 million rubles at the end of the quarter. The price of Geely brand cars has increased by an average of 20.4% and is now worth 3.5 million rubles.
Russians before in the name Typical errors of second-hand Lada Granta.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Voyah presented the sports version of the Free crossover in Russia 12:40 - Social Bites

The Chinese company Voyah presented the Free crossover in Russia in a new modification - EVR Sport Edition. This was reported by the press service of the brand. It is stated that the new product differs from the normal Free version with a different radiator grille, stampings on the lower…

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Voyah presented the sports version of the Free crossover in Russia 12:40​

ByANIKA
April 23, 2024

The Chinese company Voyah presented the Free crossover in Russia in a new modification – EVR Sport Edition. This was reported by the press service of the brand.
It is stated that the new product differs from the normal Free version with a different radiator grille, stampings on the lower part of the bumper, a spoiler on the trunk door and 20-inch black wheels.
The car is equipped with two electric motors with a total power of 490 hp. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The total power reserve increased to 1 thousand km. The electric car has four-wheel drive.
Inside, the transmission mode selector has been moved to the steering column. The Sport Edition retains a key interior feature: the lift-out instrument cluster with three integrated 12.3-inch displays.
The cost of the car is unknown.
It happened before that knownNeta will introduce the L hybrid crossover at the opening of the Beijing Auto Show on April 25.
The machine will compete with the BYD Song Plus model (Seal U in Europe) in the local market. The new product is expected to enter the bestseller list. The length of the crossover is 4770 mm and the wheelbase is 2810 mm. According to Neta, the new product will be the world’s fastest charging hybrid car. You can charge the battery from 30% to 80% in 19 minutes.
Previously reported That in 5 years you will have to spend 1.5 million rubles on the maintenance of Chery Tiggo 4 Pro.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Dongfeng car assembly stopped in Russia 13:08 - Social Bites

The Kaliningrad Avtotor plant has completed the production of Dongfeng passenger cars. In this respect reports Telegram channel "Auto Stream". “Avtotor and Motorinvest have completed their cooperation: the Kaliningrad company assembled 1 thousand DFSK ix5 and ix7 crossovers by order of the...

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Dongfeng car assembly stopped in Russia 13:08​

ByANIKA
April 23, 2024

The Kaliningrad Avtotor plant has completed the production of Dongfeng passenger cars. In this respect reports Telegram channel “Auto Stream”.
“Avtotor and Motorinvest have completed their cooperation: the Kaliningrad company assembled 1 thousand DFSK ix5 and ix7 crossovers by order of the Lipetsk company, the project will not continue. In the statement, it was stated that Motorinvest will import the next batches of ix5 and ix7 from China in finished form.
self agreement Production of Chinese Dongfeng Sokon (DFSK) crossovers at a facility in Kaliningrad was completed at the beginning of 2024.
Later, it was reported that as part of the agreement, Avtotor, by order of Motorinvest, will produce a batch of DFSK cars, which will be represented by two models: a coupe crossover with a sporty design and rich functional equipment, DFSK ix5 and the flagship crossover DFSK ix7.
Ix5 is one of the largest coupe crossovers in the Chinese market. It debuted in 2018. The vehicle is comparable to Haval F7x and Geely Tugella models. The ix7 is a seven-seat all-wheel drive crossover.
Previously reportedHe said that Voyah offers a sports version of the Free crossover in Russia.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Haval will introduce the new crossover H7 to the Russian market 14:04 - Social Bites

Chinese car brand Haval plans to bring a new crossover to the market this year. In this respect reports Telegram channel Unlimited. “In terms of technology, the H7 is almost identical to the Dargo, but in terms of dimensions, this model is slightly larger,” the publication notes. It is assumed…

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Haval will introduce the new crossover H7 to the Russian market 14:04​

ByANIKA
April 23, 2024

Chinese car brand Haval plans to bring a new crossover to the market this year. In this respect reports Telegram channel Unlimited.
“In terms of technology, the H7 is almost identical to the Dargo, but in terms of dimensions, this model is slightly larger,” the publication notes.
It is assumed that in Russia the crossover will receive a 2.0-liter GW4N20 with 192 hp. and the 1.5-liter GW4B15D with 150 hp. In addition, the new product is expected to be more comfortable than Dargo due to its increased wheelbase and larger trunk.
Before this, it was known that there was Haval. will bring Tank 700 SUV will be delivered to Russia by the end of this year. It is stated that it will be the flagship of the model range in the domestic market. The exact date of appearance and technical specifications of the new product are still unknown. The length of the car is 5090 mm and the wheelbase is 3000 mm. This is the largest SUV in the Tank series. Under the hood of the Tank 700 Hi4-T is a three-liter V6 producing 360 hp, paired with an electric motor and nine-speed automatic transmission. The total power of the power unit reaches 517 hp. (750 Nm).
Appeared before in Russia stopped Assembly of Dongfeng cars.





Source: Gazeta

 

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/sales-of-moskvich-cars-have-grown-significantly-in-the-perm-region/

23/04/2024
SALES OF MOSKVICH CARS HAVE GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE PERM REGION
The Automarketing community and VERRA analysts noted a noticeable surge in registration of the newest Moskvich cars in the Perm region last month. This growth shows a significant change in the dynamics of the local car market, Carsweek.ru reports.
Relative to the indicators of March 2023, the volume of sales of new Moskvich cars increased almost 6-fold. In particular, 83 Moskvich cars of the latest model were registered during the reporting period against 14 units registered during the same period of the last year.
It is also reported that the market share of Moskvich cars in the Perm region has grown significantly over the past month. The indicator reached 3.5%, which is significantly more than the 1.1% share recorded in March 2023.

 

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/becema-will-present-its-special-purpose-vehicles-at-the-exhibition-in-krasnogorsk/

23/04/2024
BECEMA WILL PRESENT ITS SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES AT THE EXHIBITION IN KRASNOGORSK
On May 28-31, 2024, an exhibition of advanced road construction, special purpose and specialized vehicles from Russian manufacturers will be held on the territory of the Becema machine-building plant. The event is organized within the framework of CTT EXPO.
The purpose of the exhibition event is to introduce potential customers to domestic products and the opportunity to personally evaluate their characteristics. As exhibits, the Becema plant will present the most in-demand equipment on the eve of the start of the road season:
- BCM-24.5 set of equipment for pit repair;
- BCM-73 road widener.