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The timing of the new Wey 07 crossover's appearance in Russia has been revealed 11:10 - Social Bites

According to the brand's press service, the Chinese concern Great Wall announced the appearance of its flagship crossover Wey 07 on the Russian market. The new product will appear in our country at the end of 2024. Wey 07 is a parallel hybrid crossover whose internal combustion engine is physically…

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The timing of the new Wey 07 crossover’s appearance in Russia has been revealed 11:10​

By ANIKA
July 19, 2024

According to the brand’s press service, the Chinese concern Great Wall announced the appearance of its flagship crossover Wey 07 on the Russian market. The new product will appear in our country at the end of 2024.
Wey 07 is a parallel hybrid crossover whose internal combustion engine is physically connected to the wheels. The approximate power of the power plant is 500 hp. With. The car reaches 100 km / h in 6 seconds and can travel 1.2 thousand km on a single charge. The electric motors are powered by a 42.5 kW battery. H.
The car’s interior can accommodate six people, and the equipment list includes a 25-inch head-up display, 16-speaker acoustics and a memory driver’s seat. In addition, the first and second row seats have heating, ventilation and massage functions, while rear passengers have access to folding tables and window curtains. The cost is not yet known.
It happened before that knownChinese company Geely said it will start selling the E5 crossover in the domestic market on August 3, 2024.
The price of the car varies from 123 to 157 thousand yuan (1.48-1.88 million rubles). The Galaxy E5 is equipped with a new generation lithium iron phosphate battery, which is available in two capacities of 49.5 and 60.2 kWh (power reserve – 440 and 530 km), respectively.
Previously reportedIn Russia, sales of an analogue of the Skoda Karoq crossover have begun.





Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

A new military vehicle from UAZ will be created in Russia 08:59 - Social Bites

Russia will create a new light military vehicle, Vityaz, equipped with the Volnorez electronic warfare system. reports The vehicle will be sent to the special operations zone (SVO), - RIA Novosti reports with reference to the general director of the company that developed this machine, Argo LLC...

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A new military vehicle from UAZ will be created in Russia 08:59​

By ANIKA
July 19, 2024

Russia will create a new light military vehicle, Vityaz, equipped with the Volnorez electronic warfare system. reports The vehicle will be sent to the special operations zone (SVO), – RIA Novosti reports with reference to the general director of the company that developed this machine, Argo LLC, Konstantin Bagdasarov.
“When creating the Vityaz project, we first of all set out to create a vehicle that is lightweight, easy to use, yet powerful, has a high-torque engine and will be protected by such an effective modular electronic warfare system. “We serve as a Breakwater for our fighters from reconnaissance groups and special forces operations operating in the Northern Military District,” Baghdasarov said.
The car is based on the domestic UAZ 469 SUV platform, instead of a gasoline engine, a diesel power unit is installed. The car can be equipped with anti-aircraft machine gun mounts paired with a KPVT heavy machine gun.
The developer called the main advantage of the new car driving performance and ease of maintenance.
According to him, today the first copy of the car is almost ready.
It happened before that knownIt was learned that Remdizel, which produces armored vehicles belonging to the Typhoon and Akhmat families, will produce light armored vehicles upon the request of foreign customers.
Also, Remdizel JSC completed the import substitution of the Typhoon-K53949 vehicle. The car was named “Phoenix”. The Typhoon-K53949 armored vehicle is capable of carrying 10 people, including the crew. The weight of the four-wheel drive vehicle is almost 14 tons. It is capable of reaching speeds of up to 100 km / h. The power reserve is 800-850 km. The hull is capable of protecting the crew and troops from armor-piercing shells and artillery shell fragments.
Previously reportedHe said that Russia will begin production of updated Akhmat armored vehicles.





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Disadvantages of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max crossover explained to Russians 07.18.2024, 17:55 - Social Bites

Yuri Timkin, expert of the magazine "Behind the Wheel" read Chery updated the Tiggo 7 Pro Max and identified four disadvantages of the car. So, according to him, the central tunnel in the car became larger - colleagues began to complain about the tightness of space. In addition, the expert…

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Disadvantages of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max crossover explained to Russians 07.18.2024, 17:55​

By ANIKA
July 18, 2024

Yuri Timkin, expert of the magazine “Behind the Wheel” read Chery updated the Tiggo 7 Pro Max and identified four disadvantages of the car.
So, according to him, the central tunnel in the car became larger – colleagues began to complain about the tightness of space. In addition, the expert noted the inconvenient location of the alarm button and the absence of clothes hooks.
Also, previously the telephone platform was located along the cabin and the screen was visible. Now it is located opposite and deep in the console: the image on the smartphone screen is not visible.
Before that, Sergei Zinoviev, auto expert of the magazine “Behind the Wheel” It has been said about the disadvantages of a used third-generation Toyota RAV4.
So the third generation Toyota RAV4 was officially sold in Russia only with 2.0 and 2.4 liter gasoline engines. The engines are reliable, but they are demanding on the quality of the oil. Saving on oil accelerates the failure of the timing drive, and the piston rings are already quite quickly overgrown with carbon deposits.
After 60-100 thousand km. The water pump fails and the crankshaft seals leak. In an all-wheel drive system, the sensitive element exposed to penetrating moisture is the clutch bearing. In the steering system, the joints of the intermediate shaft and plastic rack bushings wear out the fastest.
It’s happened before knownAvtoVAZ has produced several updated Lada Niva Legend SUVs.





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AvtoVAZ suspended production of Lada Vesta cars 18.07.2024, 18:29 - Social Bites

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has temporarily suspended production of Lada Vesta cars. In this regard reports Avtograd News is publicly available on the VKontakte social network. “For the second day now, the Vesta car assembly line has been forced to stop, without going into details, cars are not...

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AvtoVAZ suspended production of Lada Vesta cars 18.07.2024, 18:29​

By ANIKA
July 18, 2024

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has temporarily suspended production of Lada Vesta cars. In this regard reports Avtograd News is publicly available on the VKontakte social network.
“For the second day now, the Vesta car assembly line has been forced to stop, without going into details, cars are not being produced and there is no benefit to this, aluminum casting production is failing, the conveyor will probably be idle tomorrow, July 19,” the message reads.
Before that, Za Rulem magazine’s automotive expert Yuri Timkin statedThat the Lada Vesta SW Cross crossover is superior to its competitors in the market in the form of the Moskvich 3 and Haval M6.
He noted that today the model can be purchased for 1.8 million rubles. This version will be equipped with a 106 hp engine. and MCP. The equipment with a 1.8-liter 122-horsepower Evo engine will cost more. and a shifter. costs 1.94 million rubles.
Previously reportedAvtoVAZ explained the reason for the discontinuation of Lada Vesta Sportline versions.





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[Yommie]

Jetour X50's Russian premiere date announced 13:05 - Social Bites

The Jetour brand will present the new compact crossover Jetour X50 in Moscow on July 27. This was reported by the press service of Jetur Motor Rus. It is stated that the model's equipment will include a multimedia system with a 10-inch screen, wireless charging for a smartphone, Bluetooth, Apple…

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Jetour X50’s Russian premiere date announced 13:05​

By ANIKA
July 18, 2024

The Jetour brand will present the new compact crossover Jetour X50 in Moscow on July 27. This was reported by the press service of Jetur Motor Rus.
It is stated that the model’s equipment will include a multimedia system with a 10-inch screen, wireless charging for a smartphone, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto protocol support. All Jetour X50 cars for the Russian market will undergo extensive adaptation, including a galvanized body, a hot options package and an increased windshield washer reservoir volume.
The car will be equipped with a 1.5-liter engine producing 147 horsepower and a six-speed “robot”.
It happened before that knownsaid that the new mid-size crossover Belgee X70 appeared in Russian dealerships.
The first batch includes six Style vehicles with front-wheel drive. Other trim levels, including all-wheel drive, are expected to be available in August.
The Belgee X70 car (previously sold in the Russian Federation under the name Geely Atlas Pro) will cost 2.6 million rubles in Russia, not taking into account discounts as part of branded marketing programs.
There will be four versions available on our market, all with 1.5 turbo engines. The vehicle is available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The front-wheel drive Belgee X70 is equipped with a hydromechanical automatic transmission; a robotic dual-clutch transmission is provided for all-wheel drive.
Previously reportedThe first copy of the Tank 700 SUV was brought to Russia.





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[Yommie]

Chinese rival Toyota Camry updated for Russia 12:20 - Social Bites

The Chinese sedan Changan Lamore, positioned as a competitor to the Toyota Camry, received an update to the multimedia system in Russia. This was reported by the company's press service. As part of the update, the sedan received a Russified multimedia complex. The manufacturer recalled that the...

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Chinese rival Toyota Camry updated for Russia 12:20​

By ANIKA
July 18, 2024

The Chinese sedan Changan Lamore, positioned as a competitor to the Toyota Camry, received an update to the multimedia system in Russia. This was reported by the company’s press service.

As part of the update, the sedan received a Russified multimedia complex. The manufacturer recalled that the car is equipped with a 13.2-inch vertical tablet, which is one of its main features. Errors in the work of Apple CarPlay, which can manage calls and messages from the driver’s connected smartphone using the car’s touch screen or voice assistant, have also been fixed. Customers can download the firmware from the brand’s dealerships.

Before that, the Chinese crossover Changan CS95 New accepted In Russia, there is a factory “winter” package of options. It includes a heated steering wheel, heated driver’s seat, heated front passenger seat, heated second-row passenger seats and heated windshield. The car’s engine has also been adapted to cold climate conditions, and the adaptation of the multimedia system for Russia has been expanded.

Previously in Russia started Sales of Belgee X70 crossovers.

 

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The five most popular luxury second-hand cars among Russians have been revealed: 11:01 - Social Bites

In the first half of 2024, Russians bought 1,055 luxury cars on the secondary market, 3% less than last year. reports "Autostat". The leader in sales during the specified period was the Bentley brand - it accounts for 40% of cars sold. In six months, Russians bought 431 used Bentley…

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The five most popular luxury second-hand cars among Russians have been revealed: 11:01​

ByANIKA
July 18, 2024

In the first half of 2024, Russians bought 1,055 luxury cars on the secondary market, 3% less than last year. reports “Autostat”.
The leader in sales during the specified period was the Bentley brand – it accounts for 40% of cars sold. In six months, Russians bought 431 used Bentley cars. Rolls-Royce came in second with 190 units. Maserati (181 units) and Lamborghini (139 units) are in third and fourth places. Also in the top 5 is the Ferrari brand (77 units).
The most popular luxury second-hand car in the model range was the Bentley Continental GT (204 units), followed by the Bentley Bentayga (106 units) and the Bentley Continental Flying Spur (97 units). The top five were also completed by the Maserati Levante and Lamborghini Urus (91 and 88 units respectively).
Previously at SPIEF showed The first luxury car powered by hydrogen is NAMI Hydrogen. The power plant of the hydrogen sedan consists of three electric motors with a power of 250 kW each. Two of them are installed on the rear axle, one on the front axle. Total power – 1020 hp.
The car is equipped with three cylinders that can hold up to 8 kg of gas to store hydrogen. The sedan’s power reserve reaches 600 km and it accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds.
Russians before warnedThey say they have a month left before car prices go up.





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[Yommie]

Passenger car imports from Japan to Russia fall by 20 percent 08:45 - Social Bites

Japan reduced the supply of passenger cars to Russia (one of the main categories of trade turnover between the two countries) by 19.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. reports TASS cites data from the Japanese Ministry of Finance. In addition, automobile spare…

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Passenger car imports from Japan to Russia fall by 20 percent 08:45​

By ANIKA
July 18, 2024

Japan reduced the supply of passenger cars to Russia (one of the main categories of trade turnover between the two countries) by 19.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. reports TASS cites data from the Japanese Ministry of Finance.
In addition, automobile spare parts supplies to Russia decreased by 22.4% in May, while motorcycle supplies increased by 32%. Passenger cars account for 70% of all Japanese exports to the Russian Federation.
It happened before that knownIt was stated that the cost of purchasing new and used cars for Russians in the first half of 2024 will be 6.93 billion rubles.
Russians spent only 37% of this amount (2.59 billion rubles) on new cars. The total market capacity in 2023 was 12.64 trillion rubles, but new cars accounted for only 27% of this amount, i.e. 3.37 billion rubles.
In the Ministry of Industry and Trade statedHe said that the Russian car market will start to recover and by 2024 the sales level could reach 1.3 million units. The department noted that in 2026 the sales volume will correspond to the average annual sales volume in 2015-2021. The market will gradually grow by 1% per year starting from 2027. Thus, by 2030 the Russian car market will reach 1.8 million cars per year, and by 2035 the sales volume will reach 1.9 million cars per year.
Previously reportedThat in the Russian Federation you can buy Lada Granta and Moskvich 3 with a budget of up to 2 million rubles.





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[Yommie]

A tuning company from Togliatti transformed a Niva into a car used for transporting soldiers 17:09 - Social Bites

Tolyatti tuning company F-Design showed the second copy of the Arta car for the needs of the Northern Military District. In this regard reports volga.news. "The second car was created as a multi-purpose vehicle. The main difference of the new version is the base, which was enlarged due to the…

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A tuning company from Togliatti transformed a Niva into a car used for transporting soldiers 17:09​

By ANIKA
July 17, 2024

Tolyatti tuning company F-Design showed the second copy of the Arta car for the needs of the Northern Military District. In this regard reports volga.news.
“The second car was created as a multi-purpose vehicle. The main difference of the new version is the base, which was enlarged due to the cargo compartment,” the report says.
It was noted that the cargo compartment is equipped with a thick corrugated metal floor, which is necessary for the installation of electronic warfare systems, transportation of cargo and soldiers, and the removal of the wounded from the battlefield. The hinged trunk lid, fixed on fabric braided cables, provides easy loading and can withstand a load of several hundred kilograms. On the sides of the Arta there are fasteners for cargo and camouflage nets. The car received 31-inch wheels.
It happened before that knownIt was learned that Remdizel, which produces armored vehicles belonging to the Typhoon and Akhmat families, will produce light armored vehicles upon the request of foreign customers.
Also, Remdizel JSC completed the import substitution of the Typhoon-K53949 vehicle. The car was named “Phoenix”. The Typhoon-K53949 armored vehicle is capable of carrying 10 people, including the crew. The weight of the four-wheel drive vehicle is almost 14 tons. It can reach speeds of up to 100 km / h. The power reserve is 800-850 km. The hull is capable of protecting the crew and troops from armor-piercing shells and artillery shell fragments.
Previously reportedHe said that Russia will begin production of updated Akhmat armored vehicles.





Source: Gazeta

 

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It became clear why Putin chose Lada Aura for the trip 13:46 - Social Bites

Russian President Vladimir Putin chose the Lada Aura sedan to drive on the new road around Tver to demonstrate AvtoVAZ's capabilities. About this reports TASS, regarding the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov. "This is a Russian car," Peskov said in a conversation with reporters...

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It became clear why Putin chose Lada Aura for the trip 13:46​

By ANIKA
July 17, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin chose the Lada Aura sedan to drive on the new road around Tver to demonstrate AvtoVAZ’s capabilities. About this reports TASS, regarding the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov.
“This is a Russian car,” Peskov said in a conversation with reporters, as the first argument influencing the choice of the car.
Peskov cited the second reason as the production location of the Lada Aura. “Yesterday we opened a very important bypass around Togliatti, and of course the main industrial center of Togliatti is AvtoVAZ, that’s why the new model was chosen,” the head of state’s press secretary said.
On July 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at the opening ceremony of the Tver Northern Ring Road, the final section of the M-11 Neva highway, in a Lada Aura. Staff published Telegram channel “Kremlin. News”.
In the released footage, the president is seen driving a black Lada Aura, while several Aurus Komendants with flashing lights follow him.
Later, Vladimir Putin called the Lada Aura a good car.
The new section became the final element of the introduction of high-speed traffic from St. Petersburg to Kazan. We are talking about 1,520 kilometers of road without intersections, traffic lights. With the extension of the M-12 highway to Yekaterinburg by the end of 2024, about 2,4 thousand kilometers will be connected to continuous high-speed traffic.
Peskov before It has been saidThe one Putin uses to get around his home near Moscow.





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Passenger car imports from Japan to Russia fall by 20 percent 08:45 - Social Bites

Japan reduced the supply of passenger cars to Russia (one of the main categories of trade turnover between the two countries) by 19.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. reports TASS cites data from the Japanese Ministry of Finance. In addition, automobile spare…

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Passenger car imports from Japan to Russia fall by 20 percent 08:45​

By ANIKA
July 18, 2024

Japan reduced the supply of passenger cars to Russia (one of the main categories of trade turnover between the two countries) by 19.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. reports TASS cites data from the Japanese Ministry of Finance.
In addition, automobile spare parts supplies to Russia decreased by 22.4% in May, while motorcycle supplies increased by 32%. Passenger cars account for 70% of all Japanese exports to the Russian Federation.
It happened before that knownIt was stated that the cost of purchasing new and used cars for Russians in the first half of 2024 will be 6.93 billion rubles.
Russians spent only 37% of this amount (2.59 billion rubles) on new cars. The total market capacity in 2023 was 12.64 trillion rubles, but new cars accounted for only 27% of this amount, i.e. 3.37 billion rubles.
In the Ministry of Industry and Trade statedHe said that the Russian car market will start to recover and by 2024 the sales level could reach 1.3 million units. The department noted that in 2026 the sales volume will correspond to the average annual sales volume in 2015-2021. The market will gradually grow by 1% per year starting from 2027. Thus, by 2030 the Russian car market will reach 1.8 million cars per year, and by 2035 the sales volume will reach 1.9 million cars per year.
Previously reportedThat in the Russian Federation you can buy Lada Granta and Moskvich 3 with a budget of up to 2 million rubles.





Source: Gazeta

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Makes sense considering Japanese cars cannot compete with Chinese cars on quality and price.

 

[Yommie]

The timing of the new Wey 07 crossover's appearance in Russia has been revealed 11:10 - Social Bites

According to the brand's press service, the Chinese concern Great Wall announced the appearance of its flagship crossover Wey 07 on the Russian market. The new product will appear in our country at the end of 2024. Wey 07 is a parallel hybrid crossover whose internal combustion engine is physically…

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The timing of the new Wey 07 crossover’s appearance in Russia has been revealed 11:10​

By ANIKA
July 19, 2024

According to the brand’s press service, the Chinese concern Great Wall announced the appearance of its flagship crossover Wey 07 on the Russian market. The new product will appear in our country at the end of 2024.
Wey 07 is a parallel hybrid crossover whose internal combustion engine is physically connected to the wheels. The approximate power of the power plant is 500 hp. With. The car reaches 100 km / h in 6 seconds and can travel 1.2 thousand km on a single charge. The electric motors are powered by a 42.5 kW battery. H.
The car’s interior can accommodate six people, and the equipment list includes a 25-inch head-up display, 16-speaker acoustics and a memory driver’s seat. In addition, the first and second row seats have heating, ventilation and massage functions, while rear passengers have access to folding tables and window curtains. The cost is not yet known.
It happened before that knownChinese company Geely said it will start selling the E5 crossover in the domestic market on August 3, 2024.
The price of the car varies from 123 to 157 thousand yuan (1.48-1.88 million rubles). The Galaxy E5 is equipped with a new generation lithium iron phosphate battery, which is available in two capacities of 49.5 and 60.2 kWh (power reserve – 440 and 530 km), respectively.
Previously reportedIn Russia, sales of an analogue of the Skoda Karoq crossover have begun.





Source: Gazeta

I'm digging this car.

New 2023 Wey Lanshan DHT-PHEV in-depth Walkaround​

 

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Audi RS6 Perfomance of the fourth generation was brought to Russia - NAPI

NAPI Audi RS6 Perfomance of the fourth generation was brought to Russia One of the Russian dealers has brought a new German Audi RS6 supercar of the current fourth generation for sale

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22/07/2024
AUDI RS6 PERFOMANCE OF THE FOURTH GENERATION WAS BROUGHT TO RUSSIA
One of the Russian dealers has brought a new German Audi RS6 supercar of the current fourth generation for sale. According to classifieds, the cost of a car imported under parallel import is 23,385,000 rubles.
At this price, a model in the version Perfomance will be offered to customers. The power unit of the car is represented by 630-HP petrol engine coupled with automatic gear box and all-wheel drive.

 

[Yommie]

Amberauto announced the release of the third electric car model - NAPI

NAPI Amberauto announced the release of the third electric car model The Russian brand of electric cars "Amberauto" has announced the release of the third electric car model.

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22/07/2024
AMBERAUTO ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE OF THE THIRD ELECTRIC CAR MODEL
The Russian brand of electric cars "Amberauto" has announced the release of the third electric car model. According to Autonews, the image of the car under the cover is published on the brand's website.
Judging by the silhouette, the novelty called "Amberauto A3" is a hatchback or compact crossover. The description says that the model is adapted for Russia. Detailed data on the technical characteristics of the electric car has not yet been disclosed.
Recall that the first model of the brand, called "Amberauto A5", was presented at the beginning of the current year and is available at the price of 3,399,900 rubles.

 

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Solaris HS sedan maintenance cost announced 16:39 - Social Bites

During the five-year ownership of the Solaris HS sedan, car owners will spend 1.9 million rubles on maintenance. This was reported by the marketing agency NAPI. Thus, the cost of owning 1 km of Solaris HS is 25.28 rubles. This amount is 31.6 thousand rubles per month, 379.2 thousand rubles…

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Solaris HS sedan maintenance cost announced 16:39​

By ANIKA
July 22, 2024

During the five-year ownership of the Solaris HS sedan, car owners will spend 1.9 million rubles on maintenance. This was reported by the marketing agency NAPI.
Thus, the cost of owning 1 km of Solaris HS is 25.28 rubles. This amount is 31.6 thousand rubles per month, 379.2 thousand rubles per year, and 1.9 million rubles in five years. The cost of the Solaris HS car in the Comfort configuration under consideration is 2 million rubles.
The cost of ownership includes MTPL and comprehensive insurance, tire replacement, fuel, repairs and taxes. The calculation took into account vehicle ownership in St. Petersburg with an average annual mileage of 15,000 kilometers.
It happened before that knownHe said that Chery will introduce a new brand Exlantix, under which Chinese electric vehicles will be offered, to the Russian market in the summer of 2024.
The first car to be released to dealers will be the Exlantix ES sedan. It will be offered for sale with an 800-volt lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 82 kWh. The range on a single charge is 530 km.
Previously reportedMass production of the new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has begun in China.





Source: Gazeta