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The most popular used foreign cars have become known in Russia

Experts of AUTOSTAT agency have made a rating of the most popular used foreign cars at the end of 5 months of this year.

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The most popular used foreign cars have become known in Russia​

Experts of AUTOSTAT agency have made a rating of the most popular used foreign cars at the end of 5 months of this year.
Thus, among used cars of foreign brands Russians gave the greatest preference to Kia Rio. During the reporting period, this model sold 45.3 thousand vehicles on the "secondary market". Another "Korean" - Hyundai Solaris (44.2 thousand vehicles) is a little behind it. Ford Focus (41.8 thousand vehicles) is in the top three, which, let us remind you, became the bestseller of the whole secondary market in Russia by the end of 2023.
Next in the ranking of the most popular foreign used cars are two "Toyota" cars - Corolla and Camry (36.9 thousand and 31.9 thousand vehicles, respectively). Besides them, the top 10 includes Volkswagen Polo (29.2 thousand vehicles), Renault Logan (28.1 thousand vehicles), Chevrolet Niva (25.9 thousand vehicles), Skoda Octavia (21.2 thousand vehicles) and Opel Astra (20.3 thousand vehicles)

 

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Avtozavod St. Petersburg will produce 10 thousand XCITE X-Cross 7 crossovers by July 1

Avtozavod St. Petersburg plans to produce 10 thousand XCITE X-Cross 7 crossovers by July 1, 2024. This was reported to

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Avtozavod St. Petersburg will produce 10 thousand XCITE X-Cross 7 crossovers by July 1​

Avtozavod St. Petersburg plans to produce 10 thousand XCITE X-Cross 7 crossovers by July 1, 2024. This was reported to "TASS" agency by the general director of enterprise, Ivan Mironov, adding that 300 of these cars have been sold since the start of sales. Recall, the novelty officially went on sale on May 27 and is offered in two configurations Enjoy and Techno at a price starting from 2 million 499 thousand rubles. The production plan for 2024, announced in the spring, remains the same - 25 thousand cars.
According to I. Mironov, in the autumn of 2024 it is planned to present the second model XCITE - a crossover, which will exceed in size X-Cross 7 and will receive all-wheel drive. The production of the car will be established with the participation of the former eastern partner. Recall, XCITE X-Cross 7 is a renamed version of Chery Tiggo 7 PRO midsize crossover.

 

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Chery will present the updated crossover Tiggo 7 PRO Max in Russia

Chery has announced sales in Russia of the updated version of Tiggo 7 PRO Max crossover. Competitions and price of the novelty will be announced closer to the start of sales, which will take place before the end of summer.

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Chery will present the updated crossover Tiggo 7 PRO Max in Russia​

Chery has announced sales in Russia of the updated version of Tiggo 7 PRO Max crossover. Competitions and price of the novelty will be announced closer to the start of sales, which will take place before the end of summer.
According to the press service of Chery, the new crossover will be equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine with an output of 150 hp in combination with a 7-speed robotized gearbox DCT. The car will be available with front and all-wheel drive in six trim levels: Active, Active AWD, Prime, Prime AWD and Ultra, Ultra AWD. The main changes in the new Tiggo 7 PRO Max will touch the exterior and interior.
Recall, Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max crossover went on sale in the Russian market in January 2023 and is currently offered in three configurations - Elite FWD, Prestige FWD and Ultimate FWD.

 

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Geely car bodies will be stamped in Russia

The plant of Petroform Group of Companies in St. Petersburg will start stamping bodies for Belarusian-made Geely cars. This was reported by General Director of plant

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Geely car bodies will be stamped in Russia​

The plant of Petroform Group of Companies in St. Petersburg will start stamping bodies for Belarusian-made Geely cars. This was reported by General Director of plant "BelGee" Gennady Svidersky in an interview with av.by. He noted that the production, organized in the territories of the Union State, will minimize logistics costs and reduce investment risks by using the available technological capabilities.
The enterprise of the full production cycle of Petroform Group of Companies is equipped with modern high-tech equipment, automated flow lines, as well as mechanization means and conveyors designed for 200 thousand cars per year. The plant's engineers have already started the stamping and welding process. In addition, the plant in St. Petersburg produces bumpers and spoilers, which are immediately painted.
According to the head of BelGee, specialists have agreed with Chinese partners on a set of tooling and a number of parts. All the components, previously purchased in China, will now be produced in St. Petersburg. At the same time, Chinese company will invest in molding equipment, while the Belarusian side will invest in energy infrastructure.
As previously reported AUTOSTAT, Belarusian brand Belgee officially enters the Russian market, and its exclusive distributor in our country is the company "Slava Motors Rus". The official launch of the dealer network of Belgee brand in the Russian market will take place on July 1 this year.

 

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New Exlantix ES electric car was unveiled in Moscow

Premium brand Exlantix presented a four-door electric coupe ES at the international exhibition Renwex in Moscow. The start of sales of the novelty in the Russian market is scheduled for this summer, informed the press service of the brand.

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New Exlantix ES electric car was unveiled in Moscow​

Premium brand Exlantix presented a four-door electric coupe ES at the international exhibition Renwex in Moscow. The start of sales of the novelty in the Russian market is scheduled for this summer, informed the press service of the brand.
Exlantix ES has a range of 530 km thanks to a powerful lithium-ion 800-volt battery of the latest generation from CATL with a capacity of 82 kWh. Using Fast Charge and Ultra Charge charging stations, the car is able to replenish the charge from 30 to 80% for just 15 minutes. As part of the brand's development in Russia, the company plans to actively create charging infrastructure on the basis of dealer enterprises.
Being a four-door coupe with a length of 4945 mm, width of 1979 mm and having an impressive wheelbase of 3000 mm, the car is able to accelerate to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The drag coefficient, confirmed by wind tunnel tests, is only 0.205 (with side mirrors). This record-breaking figure not only reduces energy consumption, but also significantly reduces exterior noise in the cabin to 67 dB at 80 km/h. All this is achieved thanks to the smooth body lines, sloping roof line and special design of the front bumper with air deflectors and aerodynamic grille. At the rear, Exlantix ES is fitted with an active anti-wing that adds stability to the car when traveling at high speeds.
The futuristic design of Exlantix ES is complemented by 21-inch wheels, which together with a ventilated braking system and 6-piston calipers will ensure smooth and effective braking of the dynamic electric four-door coupe. Braking is also assisted by an advanced second-generation regeneration system that generates energy to charge the battery while on the move.
In addition, new Exlantix ES got hidden door handles and an automatic charging module access hatch, as well as exterior ISD (intelligence signal display) modules with matrix displays in the front bumper.
A set of intelligent assistants - there are more than 30 of them in the configuration for the Russian market - in particular, includes an automatic parking system, adaptive cruise control system, capable of performing lane changes, taking into account different traffic situations, as well as Face ID, and others. Among the comfort options it is worth noting 23 speakers of audio system, massage and aromatization, electric drive of all four doors with door closers, Internet services, entertainment system, etc.

 

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/chery-tiggo-7-pro-max-will-be-released-on-the-russian-market-this-summer/

21/06/2024
CHERY TIGGO 7 PRO MAX WILL BE RELEASED ON THE RUSSIAN MARKET THIS SUMMER
The Chinese Chery plans to bring the updated Tiggo 7 Pro Max crossover to the Russian market, Autonews reports citing the brand's press service.
After the restyling, a model in three versions, Active, Prime and Ultra, will be offered to Russian customers. The cost of the new versions has not yet been disclosed. It is known that prices for the current version of the crossover vary from 2,720,000 to 3,050,000 rubles.
The novelty will be equipped with 1.6-liter petrol turbocharged engine capacity of 150 HP and 275 Nm of torque, coupled with 7-speed robotized gear box and front or all-wheel drive. Depending on the drive system, acceleration to 100 km/h takes the crossover 9.7 and 9.8 seconds, respectively.

 

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The premiere of the electric Exlantix ES is scheduled for summer of 2024 - NAPI

Exlantix plans to bring ES electric sedan to the Russian market this summer, Kommersant reports citing the automaker.

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21/06/2024
THE PREMIERE OF THE ELECTRIC EXLANTIX ES IS SCHEDULED FOR SUMMER OF 2024
Exlantix plans to bring ES electric sedan to the Russian market this summer, Kommersant reports citing the automaker.
It is already known that the model will be available in a version with a lithium-ion 800-volt battery capacity of 82 kWh. The range will be 530 km on a single battery charge. It is also possible to quickly replenish the energy charge from 30 to 80% in 15 minutes using Fast Charge or Ultra Charge stations.
Capacity of the powertrain will be 480 HP (660 Nm of torque). The novelty is also equipped with air suspension and shock absorbers with an electronic damping system, an active spoiler, a regeneration system, 21-inch discs and hidden door handles.

 

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21/06/2024
THE RUBLE VALUE OF THE NEW TANK 500 BLACKTRAIL BECAME KNOWN
In Russia, the acceptance of orders for Tank 500 frame all-wheel drive SUV in the premium version Blacktrail has started. The novelty cost starts from 7.7 million rubles, Kommersant reports, referring to the company's press service.
The model is equipped with 6-cylinder 3.0-liter 354-HP (500 Nm of torque) twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine coupled with 9-speed automatic gear box.
Acceleration to 100 km/h takes the SUV 8.8 seconds (0.8 seconds faster than the versions with a downtuned engine, but 0.9 seconds longer than the hybrid version). Fuel consumption for the NEDC cycle is 11.5 liters/100 km, this indicator is similar for versions equipped with 299-HP V6 engines.
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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/sales-of-gac-aion-y-hatchback-have-started-in-russia/

21/06/2024
SALES OF GAC AION Y HATCHBACK HAVE STARTED IN RUSSIA
Sales of the Chinese GAC Aion Y hatchback have started in Russia. This car was brought by one of the capital dealers under the parallel import scheme. According to Autonews, the model cost in this dealer company is 2.5 million rubles.
The hatchback is based on a front-wheel drive chassis with McPherson struts in front and semi-independent rear suspension. In terms of dimensions, the novelty is comparable to LADA Largus. A large multimedia system display and a digital dashboard are integrated into the cabin. The equipment also includes cruise control, automatic parking function, sunroof, rear view camera and electric front seats.
The power unit of the novelty is represented by 204-HP electric motor. The battery life is 510 km.

 

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The premiere of the electric Exlantix ES is scheduled for summer of 2024 - NAPI

Exlantix plans to bring ES electric sedan to the Russian market this summer, Kommersant reports citing the automaker.

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21/06/2024
THE PREMIERE OF THE ELECTRIC EXLANTIX ES IS SCHEDULED FOR SUMMER OF 2024
Exlantix plans to bring ES electric sedan to the Russian market this summer, Kommersant reports citing the automaker.
It is already known that the model will be available in a version with a lithium-ion 800-volt battery capacity of 82 kWh. The range will be 530 km on a single battery charge. It is also possible to quickly replenish the energy charge from 30 to 80% in 15 minutes using Fast Charge or Ultra Charge stations.
Capacity of the powertrain will be 480 HP (660 Nm of torque). The novelty is also equipped with air suspension and shock absorbers with an electronic damping system, an active spoiler, a regeneration system, 21-inch discs and hidden door handles.

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Cars can be registered cheaper in Russia 06:03 - Social Bites

The State Duma proposes to make the purchase of an MTPL policy optional when registering a car - this is due to the fact that the purchased car cannot be used by its owner for a long time. This was reported by the Izvestia newspaper with reference to the chairman…

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Cars can be registered cheaper in Russia 06:03​

By ANIKA
June 21, 2024

The State Duma proposes to make the purchase of an MTPL policy optional when registering a car – this is due to the fact that the purchased car cannot be used by its owner for a long time. This was reported by the Izvestia newspaper with reference to the chairman of the State Duma Transport Committee, Evgeny Moskvichev.
“The law will come into force next year. According to the committee’s report, such a change in timing was included in the new version of the document for the second reading, which was held in the State Duma last week.”
The bill is currently being discussed for the third time. Moskvichev’s initiative found support both in the United Russia party and other groups in the parliament. Parliamentarians also point out that insurance companies will definitely not like the bill.
Before this, it was known that the average cost of MTPL policies was determined in April 2024. amount 7263 rubles, which is 1% lower than in the same period last year and immediately 10% less than in January this year.
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Russians less likely to sell cars 03:14 - Social Bites

In Russia, car owners have become more inclined to keep cars that are up to seven years old and postpone the purchase of new models. The publication writes about this "Kommersant". Sales of seven-year-old cars are falling faster than the overall market, with their share falling below 20% for the…

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Russians less likely to sell cars 03:14​

By ANIKA
June 21, 2024

In Russia, car owners have become more inclined to keep cars that are up to seven years old and postpone the purchase of new models. The publication writes about this “Kommersant”.
Sales of seven-year-old cars are falling faster than the overall market, with their share falling below 20% for the first time since 2017. Dealers explain this trend by the reluctance of customers to switch to Chinese cars from relatively new European and Korean brands in an environment of high interest rates and prices.
Experts also point to a general decline in the supply of new cars to the market after the 2015 crisis.
Even fewer new cars are being sold on the second-hand car market, according to Autostat data. According to analysts, from January to May, sales of cars under seven years old fell 7.3% to approximately 440 thousand units. Between 2018 and 2023, seven-year-old cars accounted for more than 20% of the market, while the segment’s share fell to 19%. The dynamics of this segment are noticeably worse than the general secondary market, which showed a slight decrease in sales by 0.1% for five months.
Offers in the up to seven-year segment on the Avto.ru platform in May 2024 decreased by 8% compared to December 2023, while in the January-May period they increased by 1.1% compared to the previous year. A service representative stated that car owners are postponing vehicle replacement due to the significant increase in prices and changes in the new car supply structure.
Andrei Grishakov, director of the used car department of companies Avtodom and Avtospetstsentr, added that customers are now replacing cars that are about ten years old. He notes that many customers do not yet trust Chinese manufacturers, and it is difficult to purchase alternatives to seven-year-old European, Japanese or Korean cars due to the absence of these brands on the Russian market.
Arkady Grigoriev, head of the marketing and public relations department of the Boriskhof company, adds that many car owners refuse to purchase new models due to high loan interest rates and the general increase in the cost of money. He notes that new cars with mileage up to seven years show good and predictable liquidity.
Roman Titov, Deputy General Manager of Avilon Second-Hand Cars, reported that there is currently a shortage in all second-hand car segments. Some owners of European and Korean brands are postponing sales if they cannot find a replacement. According to him, new cars continue to come out of the market and are replaced in small quantities. Avto.ru experts also note that the decrease in sales of new cars affects the supply in the secondary market.
Automotive analyst Vladimir Bespalov points out that the decrease in the number of cars under seven years old is also explained by the decrease in the volume of the new car market after the 2015 crisis. That year, sales of new passenger cars in Russia fell by 36% due to the depreciation of the ruble, the biggest market crash since 2009.
Since then, the automobile market has not reached the sales volume of 2.5 million new cars. According to the European Enterprise Association, approximately 1.6 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles were sold annually in 2017 and 2020. The expert states that the low entry of new cars after the crisis led to a decrease in the supply in the market.
Also, according to Vladimir Bespalov, saddle cars and younger cars are becoming more interesting for buyers due to the high prices of new models and obvious advantages in technical characteristics.
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Source: Gazeta

 

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Russians were told how not to destroy the engine in the heat 16:45 - Social Bites

When driving in hot weather, the car's engine may consume more oil, so you need to check its level regularly. In this respect reports "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", citing Vadim Strelbitsky, director of the mechanical repair department of Avilon Kia. “You also need to monitor the volume of coolant. It...

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Russians were told how not to destroy the engine in the heat 16:45​

By ANIKA
June 21, 2024

When driving in hot weather, the car’s engine may consume more oil, so you need to check its level regularly. In this respect reports “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, citing Vadim Strelbitsky, director of the mechanical repair department of Avilon Kia.
“You also need to monitor the volume of coolant. It prevents the engine from overheating, so it is very important to maintain the optimum level, especially in hot weather,” said the auto expert.
According to him, special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of radiators. If the car has gone through several winters with frequent transitions to zero temperatures, when a lot of reagents were sprayed on the roads, the space between the radiators is most likely filled with a mixture of road dirt and poplar fluff.
According to the expert, at temperatures up to 25-30 ° C, overheating of the power unit is not noticeable, although the engine and automatic transmission operate in difficult temperature conditions. Problems usually occur when the ambient temperature exceeds 30°C.
“The first sign that the radiators are dirty is that the car begins to heat up not in traffic jams, but when driving at speeds where the oncoming air flow should not allow this,” Strelbitsky said.
According to him, most often cleaning radiators requires removing one or both coolants, which requires refilling the air conditioner and bleeding the antifreeze circulation system.
Strelbitsky also recommended avoiding active driving and towing trailers or other vehicles in hot weather; This is a direct path to engine overheating. The benefit to the engine will be refueling with high-quality high-octane fuel, which reduces the risk of deposits in the engine.
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Source: Gazeta

 

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New Forthing crossover in Russia will be cheaper than expected 16:07 - Social Bites

In Russia, the cost of the new Chinese crossover Forthing T5 will be 1.9 million rubles. This was reported by the distributor company Ixen Motors Rus. According to its representatives, the model was initially going to be sold for 2.3 million rubles, but then it was decided to increase production…

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New Forthing crossover in Russia will be cheaper than expected 16:07​

By ANIKA
June 21, 2024

In Russia, the cost of the new Chinese crossover Forthing T5 will be 1.9 million rubles. This was reported by the distributor company Ixen Motors Rus.
According to its representatives, the model was initially going to be sold for 2.3 million rubles, but then it was decided to increase production and reduce prices. The company was able to do this through subsidy programs. The company will announce the start of sales later.
There will be Forthing T5 in Russia offered With a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 144 horsepower. and six-speed automatic transmission. The length of the car is 4545 mm and the wheelbase is 2720 mm.
The car will feature front and side airbags, eco-leather seats, atmospheric lighting, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, panoramic roof and electric sunroof.
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Source: Gazeta

 

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Lada Largus station wagon and minibuses arrived at dealers 11:54 - Social Bites

Russian dealers of AvtoVAZ now assemble Lada Largus cars in Izhevsk. In this respect reports Public page of Avtograd News on the VKontakte social network. “Dealers began to receive Lada Largus cars assembled in Izhevsk. It is worth noting that the interior in all trim levels is designed in the…

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Lada Largus station wagon and minibuses arrived at dealers 11:54​

By ANIKA
June 22, 2024

Russian dealers of AvtoVAZ now assemble Lada Largus cars in Izhevsk. In this respect reports Public page of Avtograd News on the VKontakte social network.
“Dealers began to receive Lada Largus cars assembled in Izhevsk. It is worth noting that the interior in all trim levels is designed in the simplest possible way. The message states that prices will naturally increase with the start of production of more equipped versions expected this fall.
Five-seater station wagon Lada Largus offered In the basic Classic configuration (from 1.66 million rubles), equipped with an 8-valve engine producing 90 hp. and includes driver airbag, ERA-GLONASS system, ABS, air conditioning, power windows for front and rear doors, central locking with remote control.
Lada Largus minibus will cost 1.67 million rubles. Equipment includes driver’s airbag, air conditioning, ABS, ERA-GLONASS system, central locking with remote control.
Production of Lada Largus in Russia was stopped in the spring of 2022, after which AvtoVAZ produced several more batches of cars. Assembly of the last 650 cars took place in the summer of 2023. Until recently it was available at dealers, but then all stocks were completely sold out.
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Source: Gazeta