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This is a good looking car.

The date of the public premiere of Moskvich 8 crossover is known

The new seven-seat crossover Moskvich 8 will be presented to the general public for the first time within the framework of the exhibition “Station Manege. Moscow transport 2030”, which will be held from August 1 to September 8 in Moscow. The novelty will go into production and sale at the end of...

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The date of the public premiere of Moskvich 8 crossover is known​

The new seven-seat crossover Moskvich 8 will be presented to the general public for the first time within the framework of the exhibition “Station Manege. Moscow transport 2030”, which will be held from August 1 to September 8 in Moscow. The novelty will go into production and sale at the end of this year, the automaker's press service reports. Moskvich 3 crossover and Moskvich 6 liftback will also be presented in Moskvich zone.
The seven-seat crossover Moskvich 8 has the following dimensions: 4,824 mm in length, 1,870 mm in width and 1,756 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,830 mm. The exterior of the car is distinguished by a massive grille integrated with LED optics, as well as a distinctive rear line of LED optics along the trunk. The interior is equipped with ergonomic seats, a digital dashboard with a 12.3-inch display, wireless phone charging, a system of surround-view cameras, and the ability to connect to smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Under the bonnet of Moskvich 8 it will be installed gasoline engine GDI with an output of 174 hp, which works in combination with a 7-speed robotized transmission. Recall that in November 2022, Moskvich automobile plant launched serial production of Moskvich 3 crossover, and in December its electric version called Moskvich 3e appeared on the assembly line of enterprise. In September 2023, the plant Moskvich began serial production of Moskvich 6 liftback.

 

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Start of production of LADA Niva Sport is scheduled for December 2024 - NAPI

NAPI Start of production of LADA Niva Sport is scheduled for December 2024 Production of LADA Niva SUVs in the version Sport will begin in December 2024

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24/07/2024
START OF PRODUCTION OF LADA NIVA SPORT IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2024
Production of LADA Niva SUVs in the version Sport will begin in December 2024, according to the AVTOVAZ head Maxim Sokolov.
It is known that the novelty will be equipped with 1.6-liter engine capacity of 122 HP, as well as a body adapted to it, disc brakes on all wheels, 17-inch wheel disks, genuine springs and Lada Sport shock absorbers and other modifications.
The LADA Sport division will be engaged in the novelty production. It is reported that the model will replenish the line-up of sports cars, which also include the corresponding versions of LADA Granta and Vesta.

 

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The new Hyundai ix35 was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme - NAPI

NAPI The new Hyundai ix35 was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme One of the Russian dealers brought a new Korean Hyundai ix35 crossover of the current restyled second generation version for sale.

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24/07/2024
THE NEW HYUNDAI IX35 WAS BROUGHT TO RUSSIA UNDER THE PARALLEL IMPORT SCHEME
One of the Russian dealers brought a new Korean Hyundai ix35 crossover of the current restyled second generation version for sale. According to classifieds, the cost of a car imported under the parallel import scheme is 3,300,000 rubles.
At this price, a model in the version for the Chinese market will be offered to Russian customers. The powertrain of such a crossover is represented by 2.0-liter 160-HP petrol engine coupled with automatic gear box and front-wheel drive. The novelty dimensions are 4,500 x 1,850 x 1,680 mm, the wheelbase is 2,640 mm.

 

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AvtoVAZ announced the average salary of a worker 12:19 - Social Bites

An AvtoVAZ employee earns almost 100 thousand rubles a month. About this reports Trade union organization of the plant with reference to Dmitry Mikhalenko, Deputy President for Personnel and Social Policy of AvtoVAZ JSC. “The average salary of key employees in the first half of 2024 (including...

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AvtoVAZ announced the average salary of a worker 12:19​

By ANIKA
July 24, 2024

An AvtoVAZ employee earns almost 100 thousand rubles a month. About this reports Trade union organization of the plant with reference to Dmitry Mikhalenko, Deputy President for Personnel and Social Policy of AvtoVAZ JSC.
“The average salary of key employees in the first half of 2024 (including bonuses, overtime, etc.) exceeded 93 thousand rubles, which makes AvtoVAZ the leader in wages among industrial enterprises in the Samara region,” Mikhailenko said.
It happened before this knownAvtoVAZ allowed the price of Lada to increase in August – September of this year.
According to a representative of AvtoVAZ, the company carefully analyzes the situation with inflation and does not rule out indexing prices by an amount not higher than inflation.
The company representative added that the indexation is unlikely to affect the brand’s basic and most affordable models. According to him, since the beginning of 2024, the increase in Lada’s price has averaged 2.9%, which is “significantly lower than the national inflation rate.”
Previously AvtoVAZ named Lada Niva Sport production start date.





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Dealers predict car prices will increase in fall 2024 09:03 - Social Bites

The increase in the recycling fee from October 1st could lead to a new increase in car prices. reports "Avtostat", referring to car dealers who participated in the survey. “Information about the increase in the amount of recycling collection from October 1 will most likely affect the...

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Dealers predict car prices will increase in fall 2024 09:03​

By ANIKA
July 24, 2024

The increase in the recycling fee from October 1st could lead to a new increase in car prices. reports “Avtostat”, referring to car dealers who participated in the survey.
“Information about the increase in the amount of recycling collection from October 1 will most likely affect the cancellation of special offers, and accordingly, price increases will continue in the future. “Prices are expected to increase by 5-7%, regardless of the import route of the car,” said Alexey Vetoshkin, development director of VERRA.
Nikolai Ivanov, director of Rolf new car sales department, is also confident that car prices will increase due to increased recycling collection.
“With the increase in scrap collection in October, cars will become more expensive. I don’t think that the indexation of the recycling fee will push Chinese automakers to come to the Russian Federation with production. Because the plant pays for itself when the sales volume is at least 100 thousand cars, and the current market does not guarantee this,” Ivanov said.
July 16 reportedIn Russia, the recycling fee for cars is planned to be increased by 70-85% as of October 1, 2024. In addition, by 2030, the amount of the recycling fee is planned to be increased by 3.9 times the current amount, increasing the calculation coefficient to 58.62.
Now the draft government decision has been submitted for public discussion.
Later Barhota’s analyst statedThe decision to increase the recycling fee for passenger cars in Russia is aimed at increasing the prices of cars assembled in other countries. According to him, more expensive cars on the market may lose their competitiveness. At the same time, buyers will try to buy cars that suit them in terms of price and quality, given the availability of alternatives.
The reason for the increase in waste collection before named AvtoVAZ’s interests.





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Chery Arrizo 8 sedan gets new configurations in Russia 18:18 - Social Bites

According to the press service of the brand, the Chinese company Chery has revised the equipment line of the Arrizo 8 sedan in Russia. Previously available in Comfort, Prestige, Ultimate and Ultimate SE versions, the car is now offered in Active, Comfort and Prime trim levels. In addition, the...

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Chery Arrizo 8 sedan gets new configurations in Russia 18:18​

By ANIKA
July 24, 2024

According to the press service of the brand, the Chinese company Chery has revised the equipment line of the Arrizo 8 sedan in Russia.
Previously available in Comfort, Prestige, Ultimate and Ultimate SE versions, the car is now offered in Active, Comfort and Prime trim levels. In addition, the price of the basic sedan equipment has increased by 50 thousand rubles and now costs 2.85 million rubles.
Standard equipment includes 17-inch wheels, full-LED optics, rear parking sensors with rearview camera, a full “winter package” and dual-zone climate control.
The Arrizo 8 sedan is offered with a 1.6-liter engine producing 150 horsepower and a seven-speed robotic transmission. The 186-horsepower modification of this engine has disappeared from the engine line.
It happened before this knownThe premium car brand Exlantix has announced the expansion of its model range in Russia. The ET crossover will soon be available to order from dealers.
The Exlantix ET has four powertrain options. The first two are all-wheel drive with engines of 252 or 313 hp. The third modification offers all-wheel drive with a total power of 480 hp. The fourth modification is equipped with an engine with 561 hp. The power reserve varies from 550 km to 760 km, depending on the version.
Previously reportedSales of Belgee X70 crossovers in Russia began for 2.1 million rubles.





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Chinese to bring another pass to Russia 16:50 - Social Bites

Premium car brand Exlantix announced the expansion of the model range to be offered in Russia. The ET crossover will soon be available to order from dealers. This was reported by the brand's press service. The Exlantix ET model is a full-size crossover. The length of the car is 4955…

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Chinese to bring another pass to Russia 16:50​

By ANIKA
July 24, 2024

Premium car brand Exlantix announced the expansion of the model range to be offered in Russia. The ET crossover will soon be available to order from dealers. This was reported by the brand’s press service.
The Exlantix ET model is a full-size crossover. The length of the car is 4955 mm, and the wheelbase is 3000 mm. LED panels are installed under the headlights on the car, through which the driver can view various images. The crossover received hidden door handles, an oval steering wheel and a large central display for the multimedia system. A special feature of the car is the presence of a unique health monitoring system that can monitor the heart rate of passengers, blood pressure and other indicators in real time.
The Exlantix ET has four powertrain options. The first two are all-wheel drive with engines of 252 or 313 hp. The third modification offers all-wheel drive with a total power of 480 hp. The fourth modification is equipped with an engine with 561 hp. The power reserve varies from 550 km to 760 km, depending on the version.
There is no information on which versions of the car will be available for sale in Russia and how much they will cost.
It happened before this knownreported that sales of the mid-size crossover Belgee X70 have started in Russia.
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.
It’s happened before knownSmart will present the largest car in its range.





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They want to sell the Russian Atom electric car in China 14:17 - Social Bites

Kama, the company that developed the Russian Atom electric car, announced that Chinese investors are involved in the project and that production could be localized in China. The agreement was signed between Kama JSC, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and the international company XY...

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They want to sell the Russian Atom electric car in China 14:17​

By ANIKA
July 24, 2024

Kama, the company that developed the Russian Atom electric car, announced that Chinese investors are involved in the project and that production could be localized in China. The agreement was signed between Kama JSC, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and the international company XY Group, RDIF told socialbites.ca.
“The partnership provides the opportunity to introduce the Atom electric car on the Chinese market, to explore industrial sites and facilities for the localization of Atom production in Harbin. In May this year, RDIF opened a representative office in Harbin, the RDIF press service reported.
The companies also plan to set up a joint research and development center in China.
It was noted that more than 105 thousand pre-orders have already been received for the Atom electric car. In June, RDIF announced that 2 billion rubles will be invested in the project.
It happened before this knownProduction of the domestic electric vehicle “Atom” will begin in July 2025. Along with the basic version of the model, two options will be offered for taxi and car sharing.
In terms of dimensions, the electric car will be comparable to the Lada Granta in the hatchback body: length – 3995 mm, width – 1780 mm. Ground clearance – 170 mm, wheels from 17 to 19 inches are provided. The Atom will have a fully independent MacPherson strut suspension in front and a multi-link independent suspension in the rear. The car will be equipped with hinged doors without center pillars.
It’s happened before knownHow much will it cost to charge the Russian Atom electric car?





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Belgee started sales of new X70 crossovers in Russia 13:33 - Social Bites

The press service of the Belarusian company Belgee reported that sales of the mid-size crossover Belgee X70 started in Russia. “On the Russian market, Belgee X70 is offered in four trim levels: Active, Style, Prestige and Prestige+. Recommended prices for the model start from 2.6 million rubles...

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Belgee started sales of new X70 crossovers in Russia 13:33​

By ANIKA
July 24, 2024

The press service of the Belarusian company Belgee reported that sales of the mid-size crossover Belgee X70 started in Russia.
“On the Russian market, Belgee X70 is offered in four trim levels: Active, Style, Prestige and Prestige+. Recommended prices for the model start from 2.6 million rubles, and when buying a car on credit and under the Trade-in plan, taking into account special programs, the cost starts from 2.1 million rubles,” the message states.
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.
The package includes 17-inch alloy wheels, engine start button, dual-zone climate control, light sensor, electric windows for the front and rear doors, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with height and reach adjustment, and cruise control with speed limiter.
Prior to this, it was known that production of the second-generation GAC Aion V crossover had begun in China. Prices start at 130 thousand yuan (1.5 million rubles at the exchange rate at the time of publication).
The car’s exterior was designed by an international team of designers based in Los Angeles, Milan, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The company emphasized that they were inspired by the image of the tyrannosaurus when creating the appearance of the GAC Aion V.
Two electric motors with 204 or 224 hp will be available for the new GAC Aion V. A range of 370 km will be provided with a 15-minute charge, bringing the total range to up to 750 km.
It’s happened before knownSmart will present the largest car in its range.





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AVTOVAZ and Auto Finance Bank launched the Restart program for sales of used cars

AVTOVAZ and Auto Finance Bank launched the Restart program for the development of the used car business. Since July, LADA cars are available for purchase under the Restart program in official dealerships in 30 regions of Russian Federation. In the future, the offer will be available in the...

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AVTOVAZ and Auto Finance Bank launched the Restart program for sales of used cars​

AVTOVAZ and Auto Finance Bank launched the Restart program for the development of the used car business. Since July, LADA cars are available for purchase under the Restart program in official dealerships in 30 regions of Russian Federation. In the future, the offer will be available in the entire dealer network of the brand, reports the press service of AVTOVAZ.
Restart is an ecosystem that combines the program of certification of used cars LADA or other car brands, online marketplace of used cars restart.auto and credit and insurance products Restart Finance. Cars certified under the Restart program undergo a thorough technical condition check and pre-sale preparation, after which they receive a 1-year extended car warranty from the insurance partner.
The certification program consists of three levels. Under the "Restart Plus" program, LADA cars up to 5 years old and 100 thousand km of mileage are available with full insurance coverage similar to the factory warranty. Under the "Restart Basic" program, the coverage covers key units and assemblies of LADA cars. The "Restart Multi" program applies to cars of other manufacturers up to 7 years old and with mileage up to 150 thousand km. Under any of three programs the client receives a tested and legally clean car insured against breakdowns for 12 months.

 

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Dealers warned about growth of prices for cars in October

Analysts of

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Dealers warned about growth of prices for cars in October​

Analysts of "AUTOSTAT" agency at the end of June 2024 again recorded a decrease in the weighted average price of a new passenger car. Recall that in May it fell below the 3-million mark for the first time in a long time. Experts interviewed by the agency, told what is the reason for such dynamics, and what will happen to prices in the light of the indexation of the utilization fee scheduled for October.
"In my opinion, two key factors in the dynamics of the weighted average price of a new car: it is the redistribution of demand towards cheaper cars (costing up to 3 million rubles) and a decrease in the share of registrations of expensive cars in the premium segment, the importation of which has been significantly reduced since April 2024. Among other factors - support, promotions by brands, which led to lower prices, as well as active promotion of some affordable models, which, in turn, reoriented demand", - comments Andrey Terlyukevich, General Director of AutoSpecCenter Group of Companies.
In turn, the development director of VERRA company Alexey Vetoshkin predicts that the information about the increase of the utilization fee from October 1, most likely, will affect the cancellation of special offers and, accordingly, the price growth will resume in the future. Regardless of the way of importing a car, prices are expected to rise by 5 - 7%. Domestic brand cars are also in a competitive market, so if there is an opportunity to increase the price - it will be done.
"With the increase of utilization fee, cars will go up in price in October. I do not think that the indexation of the utilization fee will push Chinese automakers to come with production in the Russian Federation. Because the plant pays off when the sales volume is from 100 thousand cars, and the current market can hardly guarantee it. As a result, the indexation of the utilization fee will cause a rise in prices," summarizes Nikolay Ivanov, Director of the New Car Sales Department of ROLF.

 

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AVTOVAZ named the terms of the beginning of production of LADA Niva Sport

Production of LADA Niva SUVs in Sport modification will start in December 2024. This was announced by Maxim Sokolov, President of AVTOVAZ, in an interview with the TV channel

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AVTOVAZ named the terms of the beginning of production of LADA Niva Sport​

25.07.24

Production of LADA Niva SUVs in Sport modification will start in December 2024. This was announced by Maxim Sokolov, President of AVTOVAZ, in an interview with the TV channel "Togliatti 24", specifying that the new product will be produced by the sports division of AVTOVAZ - "LADA Sport". According to him, Niva Sport will join the lineup of LADA sports models, which includes LADA Vesta Sportline, Granta Sportline and Granta Sport.
The head of AVTOVAZ also said that next year in Togliatti will begin production of SUVs Niva Travel and Niva Legend with more productive 1.8-liter engines. LADA Niva Sport SUV will get a 122-horsepower 1.6 engine from LADA Granta Sport, seriously modified suspension, modified brakes. In addition, there will be a number of changes in design - in particular, there will be 17-inch disks and some improvements in the interior.

 

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25/07/2024
THE COST OF JETTA VS5 HAS INCREASED IN RUSSIAN DEALERSHIPS
Dealers raised prices for Jetta VS5 by 40-80 thousand rubles compared to the official ones.
So, one of the dealers offers Jetta VS5 crossover in the version Glory Plus to customers at the price of 3,190,000 rubles. For comparison, the price of the model recommended on the official website of the brand is 3,108,000 rubles (82 thousand rubles less).
Another authorized Jetta dealer also offers cars at higher prices. So, Jetta VS5 in the version Glory Brilliant is available at the cost of 3,157,000 and 3,187,000 rubles, and in the version Glory Plus — 3,140,000 - 3,154,000 rubles. It should be noted that their official cost, according to the website, is 3,152,000 rubles and 3,108,000 rubles, respectively.

 

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It turns out that most Russians do not distinguish between Chinese car brands 13:10 - Social Bites

The majority of Russians (59%) said they do not distinguish between Chinese car brands and do not see the differences between them. to write Citing a study conducted by Izvestia, Magram MR and PBN agencies, the results showed that only 15% of Russians surveyed said they understand Chinese...

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It turns out that most Russians do not distinguish between Chinese car brands 13:10​

By ANIKA
July 25, 2024

The majority of Russians (59%) said they do not distinguish between Chinese car brands and do not see the differences between them. to write Citing a study conducted by Izvestia, Magram MR and PBN agencies, the results showed that only 15% of Russians surveyed said they understand Chinese automakers.
As part of the study, participants spontaneously recalled an average of two brands from the Middle Kingdom; these were mostly Haval (28%) and Chery (23%) cars. The top places in spontaneous brand knowledge were also occupied by Geely (13%), Changan (9%) and Omoda (8%). Russians recognized an average of four brands by their logos. The most frequently recalled brands by respondents were Chery (59%), Haval (52%), Geely (42%), Changan and Omoda (25% each).
Before reportedThe premium car brand Exlantix announced the expansion of the model range to be offered in Russia. The ET crossover will soon be available to order from dealers. The Exlantix ET model is a full-size crossover. The length of the car is 4955 mm, and the wheelbase is 3000 mm. LED panels are installed under the headlights of the car, through which the driver can view various images. The crossover received hidden door handles, an oval steering wheel and a large central display for the multimedia system. A special feature of the car is the presence of a unique health monitoring system that can monitor the heart rate of passengers, blood pressure and other indicators in real time.
Russians before It has been saidwhen new cars become more expensive.





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Russians were told when new cars would be more expensive 08:33 - Social Bites

Prices for new cars on the Russian market could rise by 5-7% this fall. report Izvestia with reference to the head of the department responsible for the development of products and services of Alfa-Leasing Group of Companies Maxim Davidenko. “Probably in the autumn of this year, prices of new cars…

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Russians were told when new cars would be more expensive 08:33​

By ANIKA
July 25, 2024

Prices for new cars on the Russian market could rise by 5-7% this fall. report Izvestia with reference to the head of the department responsible for the development of products and services of Alfa-Leasing Group of Companies Maxim Davidenko.
“Probably in the autumn of this year, prices of new cars will increase by about 5-7% due to the 70-85% increase in recycling fees. Also, prices in the new car segment may be affected by the reduction in product variety, as the recycling fee will make parallel imports of cars from abroad unprofitable,” he said.
July 16 reportedIn Russia, the recycling fee for cars is planned to be increased by 70-85% as of October 1, 2024. In addition, by 2030, the amount of the recycling fee is planned to be increased by 3.9 times the current amount, increasing the calculation coefficient to 58.62.
Now the draft government decision has been submitted for public discussion.
Later analyst Andrey Barkhota statedThe decision to increase the recycling fee for passenger cars in Russia is aimed at increasing the prices of cars assembled in other countries. According to him, more expensive cars on the market may lose their competitiveness. At the same time, buyers will try to buy cars that suit them in terms of price and quality, given the availability of alternatives.
The reason why recycling fees were increased before in the name AvtoVAZ’s interests.





Source: Gazeta