EU and Russia Auto Thread

[Yommie]

I understand that. Are you saying then the Chinese are copying US designs?

Not really. Chinese cars are generally more stylish than American cars. For example:

 

[Yommie]

Volga K50 becomes available with a discount

Volga K50 becomes available with a discount - NAPI

NAPI Volga K50 becomes available with a discount The Volga brand's flagship K50 crossover, which is an analog to Geely Monjaro, has become available at special prices for cash purchase starting this November.

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[Yommie]

Moskvich M90 price increased by 60 thousand rubles

Moskvich M90 price increased by 60 thousand rubles - NAPI

NAPI Moskvich M90 price increased by 60 thousand rubles In November, the flagship seven-seat Moskvich M90 crossover saw a price increase of 60 thousand rubles

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[Yommie]

Former Mercedes plant in Esipovo is scheduled for relaunch in 2027

Former Mercedes plant in Esipovo is scheduled for relaunch in 2027 - NAPI

NAPI Former Mercedes plant in Esipovo is scheduled for relaunch in 2027 The former Mercedes-Benz plant located in the Esipovo Industrial Park near Moscow will resume operations in 2027 with a new partner

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[Yommie]

Changan Uni-Z will enter the Russian market

Changan Uni-Z will enter the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI Changan Uni-Z will enter the Russian market Changan Uni-Z crossover will be launched in the Russian market in two versions, Lux and Techno

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[Yommie]

Votour V5 assembly starts in Saint Petersburg

Votour V5 assembly starts in Saint Petersburg - NAPI

NAPI Votour V5 assembly starts in Saint Petersburg Full-cycle production of Votour V5 crossover has begun at the AGR holding's automotive plant in Sestroretsk (Saint Petersburg)

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[Yommie]

The configurations of the new Changan UNI-Z crossover have been revealed​

The configurations of the new Changan UNI-Z crossover have been revealed

Chinese brand Changan has disclosed the details of the equipment for the new UNI-Z crossover for the Russian market. The new model will be available in two trim levels:

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[Yommie]

GAC brand has returned to the TOP‑10 best‑selling brands in Russia​

GAC brand has returned to the TOP‑10 best‑selling brands in Russia

According to the AUTOSTAT agency, citing data from JSC PPK*, 558 new GAC cars were sold in Russia in the 44th week (from October 26 to November 1) of 2026. According to the agency, this result allowed the Chinese brand to return to the top ten leaders in the Russian car market. The last time it...

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[Yommie]

Jetour T1 hybrid crossover has gone on sale​

Jetour T1 hybrid crossover has gone on sale

The Chinese brand Jetour has announced the start of sales of the T1 crossover in the plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) version. According to the brand’s press service, the car is available in the

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[Yommie]

Haval H7 in a new version has entered the Russian market

Haval H7 in a new version has entered the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI Haval H7 in a new version has entered the Russian market Sales of Haval H7 crossover in the new top version Cosmo have started in Russia

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[Yommie]

The Russian car market in October: a 2026 record and a 20% drop​

The Russian car market in October: a 2026 record and a 20% drop

According to the results of October this year, 132,900 new passenger cars were sold in Russia, according to experts from the AUTOSTAT agency, citing data from JSC “PPK”*. And this result is the highest for a single month in 2026.

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[Yommie]

In October, 15 new models were launched in the Russian car market​

In October, 15 new models were launched in the Russian car market

Experts from AUTOSTAT agency and the United Leasing Association (ULA) found that in October 2026, 15 new models appeared in the Russian car market, including 7 passenger cars, 1 light commercial vehicle (LCV), 4 trucks, and 3 buses.

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[Yommie]

TENET T4L has entered the TOP‑3 best‑selling cars in Russia for the first time​

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