EU and Russia Auto Thread

[Yommie]

Solaris entered the TOP-10 brands of the Russian car market in March

According to AUTOSTAT agency, 1,555 new cars of Solaris brand were sold in Russia in March 2025. This result allowed it for the first time to enter the top ten leaders of our market at the end of the month. The most popular Solaris model in March was the crossover HC, which sold 495 cars.

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[Yommie]

The market of new buses collapsed by 65% in March

According to AUTOSTAT agency, 751 buses were sold in Russia in March 2025. This is 65% less than in March last year. However, in compare with February this year, the bus market increased by 22%. The leadership in the brand rating belongs to the domestic brand PAZ, which accounted for more than...

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[Yommie]

For the second month in a row more used cars are imported into Russia than new ones

The volume of new passenger cars imported into Russia in March amounted to 23.8 thousand cars. It became known in the course of online broadcast

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[Yommie]

Sales of heavy-duty trucks fell by 59% in March

At the end of March 2025, 3.9 thousand new heavy commercial vehicles (HCV)* were sold in our country. This is 59% less than in March last year, and 10% less in compare with the level of February. This was reported by the experts of

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[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/the-new-car-brand-will-make-its-debut-in-russia-on-april-14-2024/

08/04/2025
THE NEW CAR BRAND WILL MAKE ITS DEBUT IN RUSSIA ON APRIL 14, 2024
An unknown model of the car brand "from the heart of Europe" will debut in Russia on April 14, according to the specialized website of the upcoming novelty.

So far, only a teaser image of a crossover-type model, similar to the Belarusian Belgee, is available. However, it is known that Belgee has been officially present on the Russian market since 2024 and has its own website. As for European brand cars, they are currently being actively imported into the Russian Federation under the parallel import scheme after the suspension of operations in the country in 2022.

No other information about the upcoming premiere has been provided yet.

NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency)

 

[Yommie]

KAMAZ has increased the technical preparedness factor of K5 generation vehicles to 95% - NAPI

NAPI KAMAZ has increased the technical preparedness factor of K5 generation vehicles to 95% In 2024-2025, KAMAZ increased the technical preparedness factor (TPF) of K5 vehicles to 95%.

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08/04/2025
KAMAZ HAS INCREASED THE TECHNICAL PREPAREDNESS FACTOR OF K5 GENERATION VEHICLES TO 95%
In 2024-2025, KAMAZ increased the technical preparedness factor (TPF) of K5 vehicles to 95%. The factor growth was achieved due to thorough work on the organization and further improvement of after-sales service, as well as by improving the quality of vehicles.

Since the beginning of 2024, a set of measures has been implemented to reduce downtime of K5 generation vehicles in service centers, including the number of service posts has been increased and the dealer network has been expanded. At the moment, the KAMAZ dealer network numbers 220 stations. Priority reception of K5 vehicles to the service center has been organized: there is a dedicated post and mechanic, all frequently used spare parts are available in dealers' warehouses. In the absence of the necessary spare parts, delivery is promptly arranged. Spare parts are delivered to the majority of dealers within 48 hours.

NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency)

 

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/the-1-5-millionth-anniversary-vehicle-rolled-off-the-uralaz-assembly-line/

08/04/2025
THE 1.5 MILLIONTH ANNIVERSARY VEHICLE ROLLED OFF THE URALAZ ASSEMBLY LINE
On April 4 of the current year, the Ural Automobile Plant released a landmark truck with serial number 1,500,000.

This is a truck on the Ural NEXT 4320-6952-72E5G38 chassis. It is equipped with all-wheel drive system and is designed for installation of process equipment and specialized settings.

Recall that the first vehicle rolled off the assembly line almost 81 years ago in July 1944.

NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency)

 

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/volgabus-has-delivered-8-new-marathon-buses-to-the-srednyaya-akhtuba-sports-school/

08/04/2025
VOLGABUS HAS DELIVERED 8 NEW MARATHON BUSES TO THE SREDNYAYA AKHTUBA SPORTS SCHOOL
Volgabus Group of Companies has supplied 8 comfortable buses for the Sports School in Srednyaya Akhtuba.

The total capacity of buses is 51 passengers. All buses are equipped with climate control, audio and video systems. The luggage compartments can accommodate up to 7 m3 of equipment.

NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency)

 

[Yommie]

The most popular machines for imports parallel to Russia 20:34 - Social Bites

In January-March 2025, Toyota Cars became the most popular for importing Russia in parallel imports. About this on your telegram channel reported Avtostat Analytical Agency Sergey Tselikov CEO. “In the first quarter of 2025, an alternative import volume was 16 thousand cars. These are just new...

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[Yommie]

New automobile sales in Russia grew at 18:06 - Social Bites

In the first week of April, automobile sales in Russia increased by 16%to 24.4 thousand. This was reported "Kommersant"Refers to Avtostat data. Sergey Tselikov, the general manager of the agency, is sure that the bottom of the sales is already completed. At the same time, the explosive warned...

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[Yommie]

The most popular russians are car on March 19 - Social Bites

Ford and Volkswagen models were the most popular used cars purchased by the Russians in March. This Gazeta.ru was told by Rolf Mileagers by the Supply Director of the Automobile Department Igor Golovan. “The leader of our rating was the Restyled Ford focus point of the third generation. The average…

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[Yommie]

Omoda and Jetour Cars will be gathered in Russia 10:34 - Social Bites

In Russia, Omoda C5 and Jetour T2 Kaliningrad assembly Crossovers are certified. About it Report "Chinese cars" by referring to the base of the vehicle type of vehicle type (OTTS). “On April 8, the approval of the vehicle type for Crossovers Omoda Omoda C5 and Jetour T2 appeared in the…

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[Yommie]

The price of Moskvich 3 in Russia fell sharply 15:24 - Social Bites

In the first quarter of 2025, Moskvich 3 domestic cars decreased at a stronger price than other cars - the average cost of this fell by 18.4% annually. Experts told Izvestia this "Avito Auto". “The average price of a new car in the first quarter was 2,959,900 rubles. Most importantly,…

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[Yommie]

Avtovaz will suspend the release of the most popular model 16:21 - Social Bites

Russian Avtovaz car manufacturer will suspend the broadcasting of the most popular Lada Granta model. About it reports Avtograd vkontakte people on the social network. “On April 25, Granta has the last working day between 28-30 April, 2/3 of the personnel salary and tariff rates, then 1-11 May...

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[Yommie]

It was known which European Automobile Company will enter the Russian market at 17:58 - Social Bites

The new automobile brand, which appears in Runet and announced the new Crossover premiere for Russia, has been linked to the site Geely company with the presentation of the “Heart of Europe”. About it reports Car portal mail. The report, "Domomenenesnes's Domennia's united renewal, as follows...

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