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Production of Valdai 18 cab-over-engine truck has started - NAPI

NAPI Production of Valdai 18 cab-over-engine truck has started Production of a Valdai 18 has started at Nizhny Novgorod Trucks.

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25/03/2025
Production of Valdai 18 cab-over-engine truck has started
Production of a new model has started at Nizhny Novgorod Trucks. Valdai 18 multi-purpose cab-over-engine truck is designed for short and medium-haul transportation, public utilities, and solving various economic and business tasks in an urban environment.

With a gross weight of 18 tons, Valdai 18 has a high load capacity for its class – up to 12.2 tons. The variability of wheelbases (from 4,800 to 6,100 mm) and the ability to take off power from the gear box made it possible to install a wide range of superstructures to solve various business problems.

The power plant consists of the fuel efficient Euro-5 diesel engine coupled with 8-speed manual gear box. The engine displacement is 6.7 liters, capacity is 261 HP, and torque is 956 Nm. The basic version of Valdai 18 is equipped with a rear air suspension.

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It is called 10 Russian zones, they buy the most expensive cars here 16:38 - Social Bites

After sales in January and February 2025, the highest weighted price of a new car was recorded in Moscow. About this on your telegram channel reported Avtostat Analytical Agency Sergey Tselikov CEO. “In the first place in Moscow. In two months, approximately 20,000 new cars were sold here...

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Without miles, “Zaporozhets” was sold for 1.1 million rubles in Russia for 18:17 - Social Bites

In Yekaterinburg, 1980 of the release car was offered for sale, which was not operated in a new state and was not protected. About it reports Ura.ru. “They sell Zaz 968m Zaporozhets in Yekaterinburg for 1.1 million rubles in Yekaterinburg. The car took only 803 kilometers from 1980 to 2024…

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Russian prices for Gac Empow Sedan 16:44 - Social Bites

According to GAC's press service reports, the new Gac Empow Sport Setter will cost 3 million rubles in Russia. The GAC Empow length is 4700 mm, width is 1850 mm, the height is 1432 mm. The axle is 2736 mm. The cabinet has two 10.3 -inch screens, and there are…

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Two new versions of Lada Niva Legend 15: 14 were presented in Russia - Social Bites

Avtovaz's partner, "Promtech" company, will publish two new versions of Lada Niva Legend for heavy roads in spring reports Portal "Autonomy of the Day". The modifications were called "Niva Taiga" and "Niva Taiga Profi". Niva Taiga car, concentrated honeycomb, roof rails and steps with the...

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Kia Rio Russian Assembly's four deficiencies 14:55 - Social Bites

The third generation Kia Rio Sedan is popular in Russia, but there are a number of disadvantages. This was reported as "Gazeta.ru" by the commercial director of Evgeny Zhitnykhin, the fresh automobile market. Zhitnykhin said, “One of the most common complaints of Rio III owners is the inadequate...

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The new transfer H7 10:44 Crossovers was known when he started selling in Russia - Social Bites

The new transfer has appeared among dealers, sales will begin on April 14th. reports "Russian newspaper." “The main competitors of the Haval H7 will be in the Great Crossovan-Changan Uni-K, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, Geely Monjaro segment. According to the source, the new crossover is offered at...

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EXEED announces deliveries of Exlantix ET cars to Russia

The first batch of Exlantix ET crossovers will be delivered to Moscow in April 2025. The start of sales of the model is also planned at the same time. The cars will be available for pre-order on official websites, according to the press service of EXEED. The crossover is equipped with a hybrid...

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The market of used electric cars grew by 22% in February

While the market of new electric cars in Russia has been falling for eight months in a row, the situation on the secondary market looks more positive: sales of used electric cars have been growing since October 2024 (five months in a row).

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Lixiang will be officially supplied to Russia: there is a new confirmation

There is another, so far only indirect, confirmation about the forthcoming official entry of the Chinese brand Lixiang to the Russian market. Earlier this was reported by the portal

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Import of tires from China to Russia decreased in the first months of 2025

According to the results of January-February 2025, imports of car tires from China decreased by 8.5% in compare with the same period last year. A total of $85.7 million worth of tires were imported in the first two months of this year. This is reported by

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Dealer told about the prospects of Sollers ST9 pickup truck

To the already presented on the market pickups Sollers ST6 and ST8 in 2025 it will be added a new ST9, which is based on the flagship model JAC T9. As the press service of EXPOCAR Group told AUTOSTAT agency, JAC T9 is currently the most popular pickup truck on the Russian market.

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26/03/2025
The ruble value of the new GAC Empow became known
The cost of the new GAC Empow sedan in the Russian market will start from 2,899,000 rubles for the top version GL (S-style), including discounts, according to the brand's press service.

Thus, the novelty will be offered to Russian customers in two versions: the basic GS and the extended GL (S-style). At the moment, there is no price list for the new model on the brand's website, so the cost of the sedan in all versions and excluding discounts is unknown.

In both trim levels, the model is equipped with an uncontested powertrain displacement of 1.5 liters and capacity of 170 HP, coupled with 7-speed robotized gear box. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes the sedan 6.95 seconds. Fuel consumption is 5.9 liters per 100 km of travel.

The basic version of the novelty is equipped with LED headlights, air conditioner, keyless entry system, digital dashboard and a 10.25-inch multimedia system display. The premium version is also equipped with dual-zone climate control, a Yamaha music system with 8 speakers, wireless charging for gadgets, as well as heated front and rear seats.

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26/03/2025
Sales of Haval H7 will start in Russia on April 14, 2025
The new Haval H7 crossover, production of which is localized at the Haval plant near Tula, has begun to arrive at Russian dealerships. According to Avtonovosti Dnya, with reference to Rossiyskaya Gazeta, the novelty is available for pre-order, and sales are scheduled to start on April 14, 2025.

H7 is a crossover with a length of 4,705 mm, a width of 1,908 mm and a height of 1,780 mm. The wheelbase is 2,810 mm. The powertrain is represented by 2.0-liter petrol turbocharged engine capacity of 192 HP, coupled with 7-speed robotized gear box and part-time all-wheel drive.

In the Russian market, the model will be available in three versions: Elite priced from 3,499,000 rubles, Elite Premium priced from 3,649,000 rubles and Tech-Plus available at the price of 3,799,000 rubles.

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Sinomach Auto will become the authorized distributor of Lixiang in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Sinomach Auto will become the authorized distributor of Lixiang in Russia The Chinese automobile brand Lixiang (Li Auto) will be officially introduced to the Russian market by the Sinomach Auto concern

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26/03/2025
Sinomach Auto will become the authorized distributor of Lixiang in Russia
The Chinese automobile brand Lixiang (Li Auto) will be officially introduced to the Russian market by the Sinomach Auto concern.

It is assumed that the company intends to offer warranty and post-warranty service for the brand's cars. Recall that the brand is currently represented in Russia by models supplied under the parallel import scheme that are not officially serviced.

Currently, Sinomach Auto is a Russian distributor of Oting and Rox brands, which are officially represented on the market.

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