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KIA has included the Russian market in its sales plan for 2025 - NAPI

NAPI KIA has included the Russian market in its sales plan for 2025 he Korean KIA has included Russia in its sales plan for 2025

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16/04/2025
KIA has included the Russian market in its sales plan for 2025
The Korean KIA has included Russia in its sales plan for 2025, the Yonhap news agency reports.

At the moment, the sales plan in Russia is 50,000 cars by the end of the year. Recall that before the brand left the market by the end of 2021, 354 thousand KIA cars were sold in the Russian Federation, which accounted for 23.3% of the total market.

NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency)

 

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BAZ trucks are planned to be produced at the plant in Shushary - NAPI

NAPI BAZ trucks are planned to be produced at the plant in Shushary In summer of the current year, the production of BAZ trucks ix expected to be set up in Saint Petersburg.

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16/04/2025
BAZ trucks are planned to be produced at the plant in Shushary
In summer of the current year, the production of BAZ trucks ix expected to be set up in Saint Petersburg. The production plan for 2025 is 200 vehicles. The production is supposed to be performed at the plant in Shushary.

It is also reported that Romanov JSC has acquired an additional site in Tolyatti for the production of BAZ trucks. The company is located on the territory of the Zhiguli Valley Technopark. It is planned to establish the design development of cabins and main components of large-sized chassis at this site.

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A unique car from Kalashnikov was put on sale in Russia 18:29

A unique car from Kalashnikov was put on sale in Russia 18:29 - Social Bites

In Russia, a conceptual car of Kalashnikov concerned about IZH CV-1. reports "Russian newspaper." "Car" is located in Neftekamsk, Bashkortostan Republic. Price - 1 million rubles. In the summer of 2024, the cost was two million rubles higher. ” The car was represented in the Ordu-2018 forum. The...

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Russians stopped buying Lixiang cars 16:15

Russians stopped buying Lixiang cars 16:15 - Social Bites

In the first quarter of 2025, the 2.3,000 Lixiang car was recorded in Russia, 72% less than the same period of 2024. This was announced by Oleg Moseev, an automatic expert on the telegraph channel. Sales leader was L7 Model: 1.2 thousand people were selected, the second place L6 -…

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Auto Expert announced what threatened the separation of 10 Chinese automatic brands from the Russian market 14:01

Auto Expert announced what threatened the separation of 10 Chinese automatic brands from the Russian market 14:01 - Social Bites

In the near future, according to analysts, the Russian market can leave at least ten Chinese car brands. However, no one will notice it, and the problems only threaten those who have already bought these cars, announced 360.Ru National Automobile Association Vice President Jan Haitser. "The...

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Crossovers sales in Russia Jaecoo Domestic Assembly 11:56

Crossovers sales in Russia Jaecoo Domestic Assembly 11:56 - Social Bites

The first Jacoo cars were sold in St. Petersburg, reports Telegram channel automatic SPB. "In March, the Russian -made Jacoo cars were recorded in St. Petersburg on March 15th. The entire volume fell into the J7 model." He said. The fact that the Assembly of the China Crossover Jaecoo J7…

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The Russians explained why a car in China was cheaper than Russia 08:55

The Russians explained why a car in China was cheaper than Russia 08:55 - Social Bites

In Russia, cars from China are more expensive due to customs duties, increasing the dealer's recycling meeting and margin. In an interview with ura.ru announced National Automobile Association Vice President Jan Haitser. “In China, the car is cheaper, because the seller has a small margin, all...

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Dealers talked about record discounts in Chinese cars that are not requested 08:35

Dealers talked about record discounts in Chinese cars that are not requested 08:35 - Social Bites

In Russia, discounts in derelict Chinese cars reach 20%, reports Avtostat referring to the commercial director of Evgenia Zhitnykhin. Expert, "A series of brands, Russia has reviewed the cost of cars less. At the same time, there are brands that continue to sell cars last year. 2024 produced in...

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Experts, leaving Russia by the end of the year to Chinese car parks 06:09

Experts, leaving Russia by the end of the year to Chinese car parks 06:09 - Social Bites

This year, Russia can leave up to ten automatic brands from PRC. He reports the newspaper by referring to dealers and analysts in this regard. "Kommersant" ("Kommersant"). The main reason for this possible development of events is a low level of sales that requires a decrease in the...

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AVTOVAZ has started production of LADA Vesta with manual control​

AVTOVAZ has started production of LADA Vesta with manual control

AVTOVAZ has started production of LADA Vesta cars with manual control. The cars use special equipment that duplicates the functions of gas and brake pedals, according to the official website of the automaker. This equipment is supplied by Hand Control LLC, which has been AVTOVAZ\'s partner in...

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Dealers told about discounts on cars in April​

Dealers told about discounts on cars in April

Automakers to retain demand have expanded support programs - about one third of brands from China have strengthened their discounts on cars in the range of 70 - 100 thousand rubles. Renat Tyukteev, Deputy General Director for New Car Sales at Avilon AG, told AUTOSTAT agency about this, noting...

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The market of new LCVs will not be able to surpass the level of 2024​

The market of new LCVs will not be able to surpass the level of 2024

Experts of AUTOSTAT agency have updated the forecast of the market of new light commercial vehicles (LCV) for 2025. They presented it within the framework of the online broadcast ‘AUTOSTAT Operative. Operative information on the Russian car market. Results of March 2025’.

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Reasons for successful sales of Solaris cars are named​

Reasons for successful sales of Solaris cars are named

According to AUTOSTAT agency, 1,555 new Solaris brand cars were sold in Russia in March 2025. This result allowed him for the first time to enter the top ten leaders of the Russian car market at the end of the month. At the same time in the top 10 only Solaris showed positive market dynamics...

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The system of utilization fee calculating for cars imported from the EAEU may change from 1 May​

The system of utilization fee calculating for cars imported from the EAEU may change from 1 May

A new system for the calculation of fee for cars imported from the EAEU may come into force as early as 1 May 2025. According to the document, which is published on the Federal Portal of Draft Regulatory Legal Acts, the new calculation formula includes the amount of the calculated utilization...

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17/04/2025
Two Exeed hybrid models will enter the Russian market
The Exeed model line-up, presented in Russia, will be replenished with two hybrid models, according to the Quto. These are VX and RX crossovers in gasoline-electric versions.

Thus, Exeed RX hybrid system is represented by an internal combustion engine and three electric motors, one of which acts as a generator. The maximum capacity of the power plant is 503 HP, and the rated capacity is 305 HP. The total range of the crossover reaches 1,200 km.

The hybrid Exeed VX has been introduced relatively recently. Its C-DM unit, powered by 1.5-liter turbocharged engine capacity of 156 HP and 220 Nm of torque, develops capacity of 619 HP, while its torque reaches 920 Nm.

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