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In the first half of 2024, the costs of Russians for the purchase of new cars increased 2 times

According to the assessment of agency

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In the first half of 2024, the costs of Russians for the purchase of new cars increased 2 times​

According to the assessment of agency "AUTOSTAT", for 6 months of 2024, the residents of our country spent 2 trillion 273 billion rubles for new cars. This is twice as much as in the first half of last year (1.1 trillion). According to the experts of agency, the growth of financial capacity of market in the reporting period is largely due to the increase in sales of new cars. Recall that in January-June this year, Russian market grew by almost 80%. This was also facilitated by the continuing growth of car prices.

The most money for six months was spent on the purchase of cars of the domestic brand LADA - 266.3 billion rubles. The second place in this rating is occupied by Chinese brand Geely with 255.7 billion rubles. Next are also "Chinese", namely: Haval (214.5 billion rubles), Chery (213.4 billion rubles), Changan (140.2 billion rubles) and Lixiang (107.2 billion rubles). The premium EXEED (106.3 billion rubles) also passed the 100 billion mark. Each of the remaining brands is below this level.

 

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Zeekr brand may limit the functionality of electric cars in Russia

About the fact that the manufacturer of electric cars Zeekr will block

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Zeekr brand may limit the functionality of electric cars in Russia​

About the fact that the manufacturer of electric cars Zeekr will block "gray" cars, writes the portal Motor.ru with reference to a representative of the brand. We are talking about cars that are released for the domestic market in China, but are used outside the service area, which is specified in the contract. In the beginning, the user of electric car will be offered to return it to the territory of China. If the request is ignored, the touchscreen functions on the center screen will be disabled.

The functionality can be restored if the car is returned to the service area. At the same time, there are loopholes - the functionality will not be restricted if the car is bought by a foreigner in China for personal use. Such a measure will apply to cars manufactured after July 15, 2024. It is aimed for the safety of customers for the benefit of brand officials. The initiative is aimed at markets that have suffered greatly from "gray" imports. First of all, these are Kazakhstan and the UAE.

Recall that in Russia, the brand Zeekr is not officially represented. However, it is the most popular on our market in the segment of electric cars. So, for 6 months in Russia were sold 4450 new electric cars Zeekr. And the best-selling model among all "electric cars" is Zeekr 001 with 2828 vehicles.

Note: the material uses data from JSC "PIC" ("Passport Industrial Consulting") - a joint venture of JSC "E-Passport" and LLC "AUTOSTAT".

 

[Yommie]

UAZ suspends car production due to corporate vacation

Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has suspended car production for the corporate vacation, which will be held from July 29 to August 4. The press service of enterprise informed AUTOSTAT agency about it, adding that the deficit of cars in connection with the corporate vacation is not forecasted.

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UAZ suspends car production due to corporate vacation​

Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has suspended car production for the corporate vacation, which will be held from July 29 to August 4. The press service of enterprise informed AUTOSTAT agency about it, adding that the deficit of cars in connection with the corporate vacation is not forecasted.

According to the results of the first half of 2024, Ulyanovsk automobile plant produced 19249 cars. Sales of UAZ vehicles in the Russian market in the reporting period increased by 23.3% and amounted to 16572 vehicles. The largest volume of sales fell on the family of commercial vehicles SGR, whose result amounted to 6680 vehicles (+24.2%).

The flagship SUV UAZ "Patriot" was chosen by 4936 buyers (+20.4%). Next come the Profi light truck (2,481 vehicles, +18.4%) and Pickup (2,187 vehicles, +39.4%), and the traditional SUV Hunter with 288 vehicles (-2.7%) is closing the top five.

 

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Chery became one of three leaders of Russian car market in the first half of year

According to the results of the first half of 2024, Chery sales in Russia grew by 51.3% and came up to 71357 cars. As a result, Chery took the third place among all automakers in Russia, and the market share of the brand amounted to 9.9% against 11.8% a year before. This is reported by the...

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Chery became one of three leaders of Russian car market in the first half of year​

According to the results of the first half of 2024, Chery sales in Russia grew by 51.3% and came up to 71357 cars. As a result, Chery took the third place among all automakers in Russia, and the market share of the brand amounted to 9.9% against 11.8% a year before. This is reported by the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PIC "* and taking into account its own segmentation.

The most popular Chery model on the Russian market in the first half of year was the crossover Tiggo 7 PRO Max, which sold 27169 vehicles (2.1-fold growth). It should be noted that in July, Russian dealers of Chery started sales of updated version of crossover Tiggo 7 PRO Max. The second place was taken by the compact crossover Chery Tiggo 4 PRO with 22007 cars (+89,4%). The seven-seat crossover Chery Tiggo 8 PRO Max, which was chosen by 7477 buyers (+12.5%), is in the top three.

As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in the second half of 2024, Chery plans to present flagship crossover Chery Tiggo 9 in the Russian market.

* PIC JSC ("Passport Industrial Consulting") is a joint venture of E-Passport JSC and AUTOSTAT LLC.

 

[Yommie]

Belgee will open 120 dealerships in Russia by the end of 2024

The geography of Belgee brand official dealerships today includes Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tver, Kazan, Voronezh, Lipetsk, Samara, Ufa, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen, Krasnoyarsk and many other cities. More than 100 dealer contracts have already been signed, works on design and preparation of showrooms...

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Belgee will open 120 dealerships in Russia by the end of 2024​

The geography of Belgee brand official dealerships today includes Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tver, Kazan, Voronezh, Lipetsk, Samara, Ufa, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen, Krasnoyarsk and many other cities. More than 100 dealer contracts have already been signed, works on design and preparation of showrooms are underway, and by the end of 2024 it is planned to open at least 120 centers in the main regions of Russia, according to the press service of Belgee in Russia.

Recall that the exclusive distributor of Belgee brand in Russia since July 1, 2024 became the company "Slava Motors Rus". As noted, thanks to the simplification of logistics chains, "Slava Motors Rus" will ensure the availability of spare parts and consumables necessary for timely service. The first Belgee model on the Russian market was a compact crossover Belgee X50, and recently a new mid-size crossover Belgee X70 went on sale.

Belgee cars are produced at the BelGee plant in Belarus and are localized versions of Geely models.

 

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Car dealers ask to postpone indexation of utilization fee to 2025

Russian Automobile Dealers Association (ROAD) has proposed to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to postpone the start of the utilization fee indexation cycle from this year to 2025. This is stated in the letter of ROAD dated July 23 to the head of the department Anton Alikhanov, writes the...

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Car dealers ask to postpone indexation of utilization fee to 2025​

Russian Automobile Dealers Association (ROAD) has proposed to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to postpone the start of the utilization fee indexation cycle from this year to 2025. This is stated in the letter of ROAD dated July 23 to the head of the department Anton Alikhanov, writes the newspaper "Vedomosti". Before the indexation of the utilization fee should determine the types of cars, special vehicles and trailers that are not produced in Russia, as well as to create support mechanisms for the automotive industry, follows from the presentation to the letter.

Earlier, taking into account the proposals previously submitted by the industry community, the State Duma Committee on Industry and Trade and the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has formed a draft decree of the Government of the Russian Federation suggesting the possibility of introducing a long-term scale of indexation of the utilization fee in respect of vehicles, as well as some types of specialized equipment. The document has been sent to the procedure of public discussion for further consideration of its parameters. The expected date of entry into force is October 1, 2024.

It is assumed that the phased indexation of utilization fee may affect cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers and semi-trailers, as well as some types of road construction equipment. As noted, in terms of imports of automotive equipment, the changes will not affect individuals who wish to independently bring to Russia a car with an engine capacity of up to 3 liters for personal use and comply with the established rules of payment of customs duties and taxes.

 

[Yommie]

Toyota Hilux in the version GR Sport was brought to Russia under parallel import - NAPI

NAPI Toyota Hilux in the version GR Sport was brought to Russia under parallel import A Russian dealer has brought an up-to-date restyled version of the eighth generation Toyota Hilux pickup to Russia under the parallel import scheme.

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30/07/2024
TOYOTA HILUX IN THE VERSION GR SPORT WAS BROUGHT TO RUSSIA UNDER PARALLEL IMPORT
A Russian dealer has brought an up-to-date restyled version of the eighth generation Toyota Hilux pickup to Russia under the parallel import scheme. Autonews reports that its cost is 6,990,000 rubles according to the offers on classifieds.

At this cost, the model is offered in a version equipped with 2.8-liter 200-HP diesel engine with 500 Nm of torque, coupled with 6-speed automatic gear box. The pickup is also equipped with a large radiator enclosure with horizontal bars, new air intakes, reduced fog lights and other optics. The driver also has access to an updated multimedia system with an 8-inch monitor.

 

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The new Lexus GX appeared in a Russian dealership - NAPI

NAPI The new Lexus GX appeared in a Russian dealership A Russian dealer has brought a new third generation Lexus GX SUV to Russia.

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30/07/2024
THE NEW LEXUS GX APPEARED IN A RUSSIAN DEALERSHIP
A Russian dealer has brought a new third generation Lexus GX SUV to Russia. Its cost is 19,900,000 rubles according to the offers on classifieds. The car ended up in Russia under a parallel import scheme.

The novelty is based on the same chassis as the new Lexus LX and Toyota Land Cruiser 300. Its main difference from the previous one is the multi-link rear suspension instead of a rigid axle. At the same time, the car has retained its frame structure.

The power unit of the model is represented by 3.4-liter petrol engine capacity of 354 HP, coupled with automatic gear box and all-wheel drive with a Torsen system central differential.

 

[Yommie]

Haval introduces a new crossover for Russia 18:12 - Social Bites

Chinese car brand Haval has introduced a new F7 crossover for Russia. Information about the new product seen on the manufacturer's website. “The model is a five-door station wagon and will be available in three trim levels: Elite, Premium and Tech Plus and two types of drive. There may be…

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Haval introduces a new crossover for Russia 18:12​

By ANIKA
July 30, 2024

Chinese car brand Haval has introduced a new F7 crossover for Russia. Information about the new product seen on the manufacturer’s website.

“The model is a five-door station wagon and will be available in three trim levels: Elite, Premium and Tech Plus and two types of drive. There may be two engine options under the hood: a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine for the front-wheel drive version and a 2-liter turbocharged engine for the all-wheel drive version,” the press service said.

It is stated that in the first case, the engine power will be 150 hp, and in the second – 192 hp. Both options work in conjunction with a seven-speed “robot”. The company also added that for the first time, a Haval car will be equipped with built-in Yandex services. A 12.3-inch diagonal display is installed inside the car. In some trim levels, the car is equipped with ventilation and electrically adjustable seats with memory function and lumbar support, a panoramic roof, adaptive cruise control, etc.

Before reportedRussian dealers have started receiving the second-generation Chinese Haval H9 SUVs, the company said. According to media reports, the start of sales is scheduled for August 9. The SUV will be available for purchase in four trim levels. The starting price is 4.3 million rubles. In other trim levels, the price tag will be 4.6 million, 4.9 million and 5.3 million rubles.

The car will be available in Russia with a 2.0 petrol turbo engine producing 218 hp. and 380 Nm of torque paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Another power unit is a 2.4 diesel with 184 hp. and 480 Nm paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

It’s happened before knownWhen will the production of the unmanned armored vehicle “Zubilo” begin?





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Disadvantages of the new generation Hyundai Santa Fe explained to Russians 18:21 - Social Bites

Sergey Zinoviev, automotive expert of the magazine "Behind the Wheel" It has been said about the disadvantages of the new Hyundai Santa Fe crossover. According to him, cars mostly come to Russia from South Korea. “The youngest and most affordable version has a naturally aspirated 2.5 engine (194...

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Disadvantages of the new generation Hyundai Santa Fe explained to Russians 18:21​

By ANIKA
July 30, 2024

Sergey Zinoviev, automotive expert of the magazine “Behind the Wheel” It has been said about the disadvantages of the new Hyundai Santa Fe crossover. According to him, cars mostly come to Russia from South Korea.

“The youngest and most affordable version has a naturally aspirated 2.5 engine (194 hp) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. “Despite the fact that the engine has a complex combined injection system consisting of two rows of injectors, this combination of engine and gearbox seems to be the best in terms of reliability,” the expert said.

According to him, the basic configuration of the car already has ten airbags, climate control, heated steering wheel and all seats.

In addition to the complex engine, there is another drawback – high prices for the car. The cost of the initial version starts from 5.7 million rubles.

Before this Zinoviev named cons of the 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.

Russians before It has been saidWhat cars can be bought instead of Chinese cars?





Source: Gazeta

 

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Disadvantages of Chinese cars explained to Russians 19:32 - Social Bites

Chairman of the Russian Motorists' Movement Viktor Pokhmelkin on NSN statedHe said Chinese cars were unpredictable and some could start "falling apart" within a year. "Unfortunately, there are enough problems. Chinese cars are unpredictable, everything is individual here. Some people may be...

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Disadvantages of Chinese cars explained to Russians 19:32​

By ANIKA
July 30, 2024

Chairman of the Russian Motorists’ Movement Viktor Pokhmelkin on NSN statedHe said Chinese cars were unpredictable and some could start “falling apart” within a year.

“Unfortunately, there are enough problems. Chinese cars are unpredictable, everything is individual here. Some people may be lucky and everything is fine, but for some, the car starts to fall apart after a year. I can not name a single brand or model that would be consistent in terms of quality,” said Pokhmelkin.

According to him, Chinese cars are expensive. This is because there is no competition. He also noted that if prices are not reduced, people will not buy such cars.

It happened before this knownThe most common of these is the Haval Jolion crossover: as of the middle of this year, there were 116.2 thousand of them in the country, that is, 6.2% of the total number of “Chinese”.

The second most popular crossover was Geely Coolray (82.1 thousand cars, 4.4% share). In third place is Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max with sales of 67.3 thousand units and a 3.6% share of the total Chinese cars. It is followed by Chery Tiggo, Omoda C5, Haval F7, as well as Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and 4 Pro.

The ten most common “Chinese” cars are completed by the Lifan X60 crossover, which has left the Russian market, and the Great Wall Hover H3 SUV, which has also been discontinued.

Russians before in the name auto parts that are mostly fake.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Russians were told what cars they could buy instead of Chinese cars 12:44 - Social Bites

You can buy a car imported under the parallel import scheme in Russia for the price of a Chinese car, reports "Behind the Wheel" magazine. Popular ones include the Suzuki Baleno, Chevrolet Onyx, Hyundai Santa Fe and Samsung QM6. Suzuki Baleno is a third-generation small hatchback that will be...

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Russians were told what cars they could buy instead of Chinese cars 12:44​

By ANIKA
July 30, 2024

You can buy a car imported under the parallel import scheme in Russia for the price of a Chinese car, reports “Behind the Wheel” magazine. Popular ones include the Suzuki Baleno, Chevrolet Onyx, Hyundai Santa Fe and Samsung QM6.

Suzuki Baleno is a third-generation small hatchback that will be produced from 2022. In 2025, the cost of a car is 2.5 million rubles. Last year’s, but also new ones without mileage are cheaper.

An alternative would be the Chevrolet Onix sedan, produced in Uzbekistan. In terms of size, it is slightly larger than the Lada Vesta. Such a car can be purchased for 1.7-2.2 million rubles.

The new, fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe crossover is officially sold in Korea and Kazakhstan. Samples from both countries are imported to Russia. The car looks very brutal. Prices start from 5.7 million rubles.

Samsung QM6 is also known by another name: Renault Koleos. The third generation of the model is presented in June 2024. The design of the crossover is based on the Chinese Geely Monjaro. Prices in Russia start from 3 million rubles.

Before that, Sergei Zinoviev, auto expert of the magazine “Behind the Wheel” It has been saidWhat to look for when buying a second-hand first-generation Volvo XC60 crossover?

According to him, first of all, it is necessary to decide on the engine. The most popular engine is the five-cylinder diesel 2.4 (181 or 215 hp). It is good in terms of resource, but not so much in terms of the amount of trouble. The intake manifold, injectors, EGR valve and particulate filter become dirty. All this manifests itself in a mileage of 100-150 thousand kilometers.

There are also cars with gasoline engines. Units have high oil consumption. The resource is about 250 thousand kilometers. Automatic transmission is designed for a service life of 350 thousand kilometers. An additional radiator is installed to prevent overheating.

Russians before It has been saidHow is the Subaru Outback different from Chinese cars?





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Details about the new Jetour crossover to be brought to Russia at 12.30 have emerged - Social Bites

Sales of the 2025 Jetour X70 Plus crossover, which will go on sale in Russia in November under the name Soueast S07, have begun in China. reports portal "Chinese cars". The price tag for the updated crossover starts at 111.9 thousand yen (1.32 million rubles at the exchange rate). Six…

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Details about the new Jetour crossover to be brought to Russia at 12.30 have emerged​

By ANIKA
July 30, 2024

Sales of the 2025 Jetour X70 Plus crossover, which will go on sale in Russia in November under the name Soueast S07, have begun in China. reports portal “Chinese cars”.

The price tag for the updated crossover starts at 111.9 thousand yen (1.32 million rubles at the exchange rate). Six configurations are available for purchase.

The appearance of the car has changed slightly: the radiator grille has become larger, and the optics are placed in two stages. Thus, the main headlight units took up space in the bumper, and the headlights were placed slightly higher. Inside the car, the number of physical buttons has decreased, but the number of monitors has increased.

In China, the Jetour X70 Plus is sold with a 5- or 7-seater cabin. The dimensions of the car are 4749x1900x1720 mm, the wheelbase is 2745 mm. The new product received a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 156 hp. (with a six-speed “robot”) or 184 hp. (with a seven-speed “robot”).

Before reportedA new modification of the Jetour T2 crossover will go on sale in Russia at the end of autumn, he said. The new version of the car will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission with a Chery torque converter, known from the Exeed TXL and Chery Arrizo 8. So far, only the Jetour T2 version with a 7-speed “robot” has been produced. It can be purchased in the Russian Federation.

Also in September, the Russian market debut is expected to be the compact crossover X50 with a 1.5-liter engine, producing 147 hp. and a 6-speed “robot”. Later, the X70 crossover will appear on the market, as well as the Jetour X90 Plus and Dashing all-wheel drive modifications.

Previous owner of Jetour X70 Plus Complaint was made for car problems.





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The maintenance cost of the Moskvich 6 sedan was announced 10:57 - Social Bites

For five years of ownership of the Moskvich 6 sedan, car owners will spend almost 2 million rubles on maintenance. This was reported by the marketing agency NAPI. Thus, the cost of owning a Moskvich 6 per 1 km is 25.55 rubles. This amount is 31.9 thousand rubles per month,…

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The maintenance cost of the Moskvich 6 sedan was announced 10:57​

By ANIKA
July 30, 2024

For five years of ownership of the Moskvich 6 sedan, car owners will spend almost 2 million rubles on maintenance. This was reported by the marketing agency NAPI.

Thus, the cost of owning a Moskvich 6 per 1 km is 25.55 rubles. This amount is 31.9 thousand rubles per month, 383.3 thousand rubles per year, and 1.9 million rubles in five years. The cost of the considered Moskvich 6 car in the Business configuration is 2.4 million rubles.

The cost of ownership includes MTPL and comprehensive insurance, tyre changes, fuel, repairs and taxes. The calculation took into account vehicle ownership in Moscow with an average annual mileage of 15,000 kilometres.

Currently, Moskvich 6 is offered to customers in three trim levels: Comfort, Business and Techno. The basic version is equipped with 17-inch wheels, cruise control, rear-view cameras and keyless entry. The car in the “Business” configuration has an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, climate control and a 7-inch instrument cluster display. The Techno package includes welcome light animation, a panoramic roof with a sunroof, 18-inch black alloy wheels, an electric tailgate and a 12V socket in the trunk, as well as blind spot monitoring.

Two engines are available for the Moskvich 6 – a 1.5 turbo engine with a capacity of 136 hp, paired with a CVT, and a unit with a capacity of 174 hp. with a robotic transmission.

Previously reportedThey will begin producing gas-powered Moskvich cars in Naberezhnye Chelny.





Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

It became clear when AvtoVAZ will increase the prices of its cars 09:19 - Social Bites

Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ will increase prices for some of its cars starting August 14. reports auto.ru. In particular, the price of Lada Granta sedans and liftbacks will increase by 15.5-16.5 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration. The four-door model in the Classic'24 configuration...

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It became clear when AvtoVAZ will increase the prices of its cars 09:19​

By ANIKA
July 30, 2024

Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ will increase prices for some of its cars starting August 14. reports auto.ru.

In particular, the price of Lada Granta sedans and liftbacks will increase by 15.5-16.5 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration. The four-door model in the Classic’24 configuration will cost 926.5 thousand rubles.

The price of the Granta Cross Quest station wagon will immediately increase by 46.5 thousand rubles, reaching 1.19 million rubles.

The price of Niva Travel will increase from 1.27 million rubles to 1.3 million rubles.

Before that, AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov statedRussian Lada dealers do not inflate car prices. Car dealers may offer additional options, but if the customer wishes, you can buy a car without them.

It was also known that AvtoVAZ collided Problems occurred during pre-production production of Lada Iskra prototypes.

Thus, various electrical problems were detected in the vehicles. They manifest themselves in a strange way: in some cars the ignition works, but the headlights and instrument lighting do not work, in others the ignition does not work, but the headlights and instrument lighting work.

To solve the problem, AvtoVAZ attracted foreign experts from a hostile country.

It was also learned that the pace of work on painting Iskra’s bodies has been reduced to a minimum. Two bodies are painted per week.

Previously reportedThe document’s CEO criticized AvtoVAZ for its approach to localization.





Source: Gazeta