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Lada sales in Russia almost tripled in July

Sales of Lada cars in Russia in July increased by 28% year-on-year to 37.6 thousand units, AvtoVAZ said in a statement

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02.08.2024, 22:59

Lada sales in Russia almost tripled in July​

OREANDA-NEWS Sales of Lada cars in Russia in July increased by 28% year-on-year to 37.6 thousand units, AvtoVAZ said in a statement.

"In total, the company sold 37,645 cars, of which Granta passenger cars – 19796 units, Vesta – 8419 units, Largus – 757 units, NIVA family – 7899 units, as well as 774 light commercial vehicles. The total sales result of July 2024 is 28% higher than the results of July 2023, but 5% lower than the previous month, which is within the framework of seasonal fluctuations in demand," the company reported on July sales.

At the same time, AvtoVAZ stressed that the sales plan for July amounted to 40.2 thousand Lada cars and was fulfilled by 94% due to ongoing changes in the structure of the Russian automotive market. The automaker pointed to a drop in sales of the most equipped versions of the Lada Vesta, "localization and restoration of comfort and safety options in which about 5 billion rubles were invested."

The trend, in particular, is due to the fact that 85% of Vesta sales in high trim levels were carried out using credit products, which have become much less affordable today, the company notes.
AvtoVAZ is also witnessing the ongoing price expansion of Chinese manufacturers, who, using a rich arsenal of national benefits and preferences, currently control about 90% of the Russian passenger car market in financial terms. Having the opportunity to compensate for discounts in Russia at the expense of profits on large-scale domestic and export markets, foreign brands continue to squeeze domestic manufacturers into the least marginal segments of cars with minimal equipment," the company stressed.

 

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FAW to stop selling Bestune T99 crossover in Russia 21:52 - Social Bites

Chinese automaker FAW will end sales of its flagship crossover Bestune T99 in Russia next year; it will be replaced by an updated model. report "Chinese cars", with reference to the company's press service. "We expect an updated T99 next year, so we are selling the rest now. Maintenance and…

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FAW to stop selling Bestune T99 crossover in Russia 21:52​

By Anika
August 4, 2024

Chinese automaker FAW will end sales of its flagship crossover Bestune T99 in Russia next year; it will be replaced by an updated model. report “Chinese cars”, with reference to the company’s press service.

“We expect an updated T99 next year, so we are selling the rest now. Maintenance and servicing of the machines will remain the same, the FAW press service said.

The company announced that deliveries of cars to Russia have already been completed. FAW Bestune T99 is designed for five people. Its length is 4800 mm, the wheelbase is 2870 mm. Under the hood is a 2.0 turbo engine with a capacity of 218 hp, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission of the Japanese brand Aisin. Drive is transmitted to the front wheels.

It was previously known how many Lada Niva Sport there were talented Produce AvtoVAZ.





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It was known how many Lada Niva Sport AvtoVAZ was able to produce 21:27 - Social Bites

After the corporate holiday, AvtoVAZ subsidiary Lada Sport will resume production of the Sportline version of the Lada Vesta and begin test assembly of the Lada Niva Sport SUVs with a powerful engine. reports The public page of Avtograd news on the social network VKontakte. According to him, the...

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It was known how many Lada Niva Sport AvtoVAZ was able to produce 21:27​

By Anika
August 4, 2024

After the corporate holiday, AvtoVAZ subsidiary Lada Sport will resume production of the Sportline version of the Lada Vesta and begin test assembly of the Lada Niva Sport SUVs with a powerful engine. reports The public page of Avtograd news on the social network VKontakte.

According to him, the production process of Lada Niva Sport is quite labor-intensive and will be produced in limited quantities, about 2-3 cars per day (40-60 cars per month). Considering that there are about 320 Lada dealers in Russia, and not every one of them will receive a new model in a month, and the price of a piece-made car will be much higher than a conveyor assembly, Avtograd reports.

Before that, AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov statedProduction of the Lada Niva Sport will begin in December 2024.

Previously in Russia exhibited A small-scale Volga produced by GAZ for the KGB is for sale.





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Secret KGB Volga with V8 engine goes on sale in Russia 15:07 - Social Bites

In Georgievsk, Stavropol Territory, Volga GAZ 24-34, produced in small quantities for the USSR KGB, went on sale. In this regard reports Motor.ru. Under the hood of the stealth Volga, released in 1991, is a 195 hp V8 engine, which was installed as standard on Chaika cars. It is connected…

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Secret KGB Volga with V8 engine goes on sale in Russia 15:07​

By Anika
August 4, 2024

In Georgievsk, Stavropol Territory, Volga GAZ 24-34, produced in small quantities for the USSR KGB, went on sale. In this regard reports Motor.ru.

Under the hood of the stealth Volga, released in 1991, is a 195 hp V8 engine, which was installed as standard on Chaika cars. It is connected to an automatic transmission. For camouflage, a regular transmission lever and a fake clutch pedal are installed in the car’s interior. The seller claims that the car retains the characteristic features of a “capture car” (the nickname “Volga” was received for the KGB with a powerful engine).

The GAZ 24-34 has reinforced suspension springs and a stabilizer bar, and the trunk is locked with an internal cable-operated lock that opens from the passenger compartment. The car for sale still has mounts for special communications and an additional battery. For a car awaiting restoration, the owner is asking 2.7 million rubles.

Earlier in Vladivostok there was a Hummer limousine with Krasnodar license plates returned pergola for children.





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Listed are the advantages and disadvantages of the SWM transition from Kaliningrad 10:49 - Social Bites

The SWM G01 crossover, assembled for the Russian market at Avtotor in Kaliningrad, is characterized by inconsistent operation of the engine and gearbox. The advantages of the car are the interior trim made of artificial leather and good sound insulation. In this regard he is writing "Behind the...

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Listed are the advantages and disadvantages of the SWM transition from Kaliningrad 10:49​

By Anika
August 4, 2024

The SWM G01 crossover, assembled for the Russian market at Avtotor in Kaliningrad, is characterized by inconsistent operation of the engine and gearbox. The advantages of the car are the interior trim made of artificial leather and good sound insulation. In this regard he is writing “Behind the wheel”.

“When starting, the car sometimes rolls backwards: the hill hold system does not work at small angles. Also, when driving on a flat track, a slight twitching is felt, as if the engine is shaking slightly,” the publication notes.

When you press the gas pedal, the car responds with a significant pause. At the same time, the car stays on the road confidently, without the need for steering in the ruts; it also has the advantage of a flat floor in the cabin, which is convenient for rear-row passengers. The publication calls the main competitor of the SWM G01 the Haval M6, which is better developed in terms of engineering.

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Production of GAZ cars in Russia suspended 13:18 - Social Bites

Gorky Automobile Plant has been put on corporate leave for two weeks and has suspended car production. reports Interfax with reference to the GAZ press service. "Equipment modernization, service maintenance, repair and commissioning work will be carried out, especially in production facilities...

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Production of GAZ cars in Russia suspended 13:18​

By ANIKA
August 5, 2024

Gorky Automobile Plant has been put on corporate leave for two weeks and has suspended car production. reports Interfax with reference to the GAZ press service.

“Equipment modernization, service maintenance, repair and commissioning work will be carried out, especially in production facilities that cannot be organized without stopping production,” the press service said in a statement to the agency.

The planned corporate holiday will last from August 5 to August 18. GAZ announced that it was planned in advance, agreed with the trade union committee and fully paid for.

Before that it was known that it was after the corporate holiday of AvtoVAZ. to be continued Release of the most expensive Lada Vesta – Lada Vesta Sportline modification, which is sold for 2.4 million rubles.

It was previously known that UAZ to start Paint the “nuts” in a new way.





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Sales of new cars, LCVs in Russia surge 41% to 145,661 in July

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5 Aug 2024 03:13

Sales of new cars, LCVs in Russia surge 41% to 145,661 in July​

MOSCOW. Aug 5 (Interfax) - Sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles (LCV) in Russia jumped 41.2% year-on-year to 145,661 vehicles in July, the Industry and Trade Ministry reported, citing data from Passport Industrial Consulting, a joint venture between Avtostat and the operator of the EPTS electronic vehicle title system.

Sales in July grew by 9.1% from 133,504 vehicles in the previous month, the ministry said. Car sales rose 41.3% year-on-year and 9.2% month-on-month to 134,303, and LCV sales grew by 40.9% and 8.1%, respectively, to 11,358. Truck sales fell 12.7% and 6.1%, respectively to 11,188 and bus sales rose 25.5% and 0.7% to 1,599.

Overall vehicle sales rose 57.5% year-on-year in January-July to 1,003,103. 1.003 million. Car and LCV sales in the first seven months of 2024 surged 66.7% year-on-year to 920,280. Truck sales fell 4.7% to 70,544 while bus sales grew 15.7% to 12,279.

Market leader Avtovaz said last week that it boosted domestic sales of Lada cars and LCVs 28.1% year-on-year to 37,645 vehicles in July 2024, down 5.2% month-on-month. Sales rose 47.6% to 255,276 in 7M 2024.

 

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Avtotor announced discounts on cars of its own production for residents of Kaliningrad region

Kaliningrad automobile plant

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Avtotor announced discounts on cars of its own production for residents of Kaliningrad region​

Kaliningrad automobile plant "Avtotor" in honor of its 30th anniversary launched the program "AUTOTOR 30: Buy Kaliningrad’s cars!". The action provides special prices for the purchase of cars of 2024 year of manufacture, produced at the plant in Kaliningrad, the press service of automobile plant reports. Discounts will apply to all models of Kaiyi, BAIC, SWM, Amberavto, Ambertrak brands. In total - it is 15 passenger car models, namely: sedans, crossovers, SUV, pickup truck and electric car. The discounts also affect trucks produced at Avtotor. The program will last from August 1 to October 1, 2024 and will be valid on the territory of Kaliningrad region. Its terms and conditions will be available both for individuals and legal entities - corporate fleets operating in the region.

As previously reported AUTOSTAT agency, Avtotor plant announced the electric car "Amberavto A3". The start of sales was initially scheduled for the second half of 2024.

 

[Yommie]

AVTOVAZ delivered about 5 thousand LADA cars to the aggregator Yandex Taxi

For taxi fleet

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AVTOVAZ delivered about 5 thousand LADA cars to the aggregator Yandex Taxi​

For taxi fleet "Yandex Taxi" domestic manufacturer AVTOVAZ has supplied about 5 thousand cars since the beginning of 2024. This was stated by Alexander Vinogradov, head of the department for interaction with federal authorities of AVTOVAZ, at the session of the XII International Eurasian Forum "Taxi", reports the agency "Interfax".

According to Vinogradov, AVTOVAZ plans to supply 10 thousand LADA cars by the end of the year. This will affect not only "Yandex", but also other taxi fleets. In total, AVTOVAZ plans to produce about 500 thousand cars by the end of year. The share of cars for taxi fleets will be only 1 - 2% of the annual production. Vinogradov also noted that the share of LADA in taxi fleets of large cities is small in compare with foreign cars. Vinogradov considers Chinese manufacturers to be the main competitor for AVTOVAZ in the cab niche. In Moscow and St. Petersburg LADA cannot even confidently occupy the "economy" niche yet. However, in other cities LADA Granta is in demand in "economy" tariff, and Vesta - in "comfort" tariff. Vinogradov summarized that LADA Aura, production of which will start in September, is considered for the business cab niche.

As previously reported by "AUTOSTAT" agency, the production volume of LADA Aura by the end of year will be up to 3 thousand cars, including cars of more simplified configuration for taxi.

 

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In July Moskvich cars were sold 3% more than in June

Moskvich plant sold 1,364 cars in July, including almost 200 Moskvich 6 liftbacks and more than 40 Moskvich 3e electric cars. At the end of seven months of 2024 in Russia it was sold more than 11.4 thousand cars

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In July Moskvich cars were sold 3% more than in June​

05.08.24

Moskvich plant sold 1,364 cars in July, including almost 200 Moskvich 6 liftbacks and more than 40 Moskvich 3e electric cars. At the end of seven months of 2024 in Russia it was sold more than 11.4 thousand cars "Moskvich", including more than 1.1 thousand liftbacks "Moskvich 6" and more than 730 electric cars "Moskvich 3e". This was reported to the agency "AUTOSTAT" in the press service of car plant "Moskvich".

The experts of agency also noted that the July result for the domestic brand is 3% higher than the June figure (1323 vehicles). In total, Moskvich plant is going to sell 27 thousand cars this year against 15.3 thousand cars last year. Thus, the sales growth in 2024 may exceed 75%.

As previously reported by "AUTOSTAT" agency, on August 1, the car plant "Moskvich" at the exhibition "Station Manege. Moscow Transport 2030" presented to a wide audience a seven-seat crossover "Moskvich 8". This model will be the fourth in the brand's lineup and also the largest. Its length is 4,824 mm, width - 1,870 mm, height - 1,756 mm, wheelbase - 2,830 mm, and ground clearance - 170 mm.

Under the bonnet of the car there is a gasoline turbo engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and 174 hp, which works in tandem with a 7-speed "robot". The drive is front-wheel drive. The start of production and sales of the novelty will take place at the end of this year.

 

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A prototype of Molniya (Lightning) new electric car is presented at exhibition in Moscow

Since August 1, Moscow has been hosting the exhibition

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A prototype of Molniya (Lightning) new electric car is presented at exhibition in Moscow​

Since August 1, Moscow has been hosting the exhibition "Station Manege. Moscow Transport 2030." At one of the stands viewers can see a new development of an electric car called Molniya (Lightning) reports the RCI News telegram channel. Moscow Department of Transport said that the prototype was developed by young specialists from the capital's Transport Complex.

Deptrans said in a statement that it is a D-class sedan that will be created on a domestic platform. It is planned that the software will also be from Russian specialists, which will avoid unpleasant situations of blocking by foreign manufacturers. It is known that the nominal power of the model is 50 - 80 kW, and the peak power is in the range of 110 to 150 kW. The battery capacity is 85 kWh. The main body elements and steering shaft are made of steel.

The electric car has wheel rims from 18 to 20 inches. Airbags are two - driver and front passenger. As noted by the telegram channel "Electric car", the "highlight" of electric car Molniya (Lightning) will be a universal platform consisting of unified and standardized components. The platform will be made in such a way that it can be used to design and create different types and models of electric cars. Universality will allow to simplify the assembly process, promptly create and bring new models to the market.

 

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Secondary market of trucks fell by 8% in 1H of 2024

According to AUTOSTAT agency, Russian market volume of used trucks in 1H 2024 amounted to 102.8 thousand vehicles. This is 8% less than in the same period last year. Slightly more than a quarter of this volume (25.4%) falls on the domestic brand KAMAZ, which corresponds to 26.2 thousand sold...

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Secondary market of trucks fell by 8% in 1H of 2024​

According to AUTOSTAT agency, Russian market volume of used trucks in 1H 2024 amounted to 102.8 thousand vehicles. This is 8% less than in the same period last year. Slightly more than a quarter of this volume (25.4%) falls on the domestic brand KAMAZ, which corresponds to 26.2 thousand sold used trucks. The second place, with a threefold lag behind the leader, is occupied by another Russian brand - GAZ (8.8 thousand vehicles). The top five most popular brands on the used truck market also include Belarusian MAZ (7.1 thousand vehicles), Swedish Volvo (6.4 thousand vehicles) and German MAN (5.4 thousand vehicles). These five brands own more than half (52.3%) of the market.

As for the most popular models on the secondary market of trucks, in the first six months of 2024, the leadership was retained by Volvo FH with 4.1 thousand cars. It is followed by KAMAZ 65115 (3.9 thousand vehicles), and the third position is occupied by Mercedes-Benz Actros (3 thousand vehicles). In addition, DAF Trucks XF Series (2.9 thousand vehicles) and KAMAZ 43118 (2.7 thousand vehicles) are also in the TOP-5.

 

[Yommie]

AvtoVAZ shared its sales results for July 2024 - NAPI

NAPI AvtoVAZ shared its sales results for July 2024 AvtoVAZ reported sales results in July 2024. Sales of LADA commercial vehicles and cars in Russia amounted to 37,645 units

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05/08/2024
AvtoVAZ shared its sales results for July 2024
AvtoVAZ reported sales results in July 2024. Sales of LADA commercial vehicles and cars in Russia amounted to 37,645 units.

The July sales figure is 28% higher than the results of July 2023, but 5% lower than the results of the current year, which is within the framework of seasonal fluctuations in demand.

In July 2024, 8,419 LADA Vesta, 19,796 LADA Granta, 757 LADA Largus, 7899 Niva family cars, as well as 774 light commercial vehicles were sold.

 

[Yommie]

The new BMW X2 was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme - NAPI

NAPI The new BMW X2 was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme Russian dealer has brought a German BMW X2 coupe crossover of the current second generation to Russia under the parallel import scheme.

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05/08/2024
The new BMW X2 was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme
A Russian dealer has brought a German BMW X2 coupe crossover of the current second generation to Russia under the parallel import scheme. Its cost is 10,090,000 rubles according to the offers on classifieds.

After the update, the crossover became almost 20 cm longer. The increase mainly concerned the overhangs, while the wheelbase grew by 23 mm. Now the car is equipped with a sloping rear part of the roof, making it even more similar to a coupe.

The model will be offered to Russian customers in the version SDrive 18i equipped with 1.5-liter petrol engine capacity of 170 HP, coupled with automatic gear box and front-wheel drive.

 

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Germans catch Volkswagen returning to Russian car market 18:28​

By ANIKA
August 5, 2024

Despite the fact that Volkswagen cars were not supposed to be sold in Russia, the situation is currently changing, and cars with technologies of the German concern entered the Russian market under the Jetta brand. In this regard he is writing German publication Zeit.

The publication notes that the Jetta brand was likely introduced in Russia thanks to the efforts of Volkswagen Group’s Chinese partner FAW. “It seems unlikely that such a move could have taken place without Volkswagen’s knowledge,” Zeit notes.

A Volkswagen representative declined to answer the publication’s question about whether FAW and Volkswagen had discussed exporting the Jetta to Russia or whether the Chinese partner was acting independently. At the same time, the official Russian Jetta website stopped working a day after Zeit editors sent a request to Volkswagen.

Previously known in Russia continued the work of three automobile factories.





Source: Gazeta