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Russians told how expensive cars will be due to rising recycling fees 18:03 - Social Bites

New car prices in Russia will soon increase by 10%. About this reports osnmedia.ru, citing auto expert Igor Morzharetto. "Vehicle sales are likely to be weak in August and September as there are serious concerns that the government will increase the recycling fee this autumn. Also, interest...

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Russians told how expensive cars will be due to rising recycling fees 18:03​

By ANIKA
August 6, 2024

New car prices in Russia will soon increase by 10%. About this reports osnmedia.ru, citing auto expert Igor Morzharetto.

“Vehicle sales are likely to be weak in August and September as there are serious concerns that the government will increase the recycling fee this autumn. Also, interest rates on loans are rising. If necessary, you need to buy a car immediately. Prices are likely to go up. Even the most popular cars will see a price increase of around 10%,” 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.

How stated The auto market will experience a surge in demand for cars in the near future, says Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of “Behind the Wheel”.

He noted that with the increase in interest rates, sales of vehicles on credit should decrease, as some banks currently offer loans at 27 percent and under some conditions at 30 percent. It all depends on the specific borrower and the specific bank.

Central Bank July 26 raised It raised the basic interest rate from 16 percent to 18 percent annually, while also raising its 2024 inflation forecast from 4.3-4.8 percent to 6.5-7 percent. Expectations for GDP growth this year were also revised upwards from 2.5-3.5 percent to 3.5-4 percent.

Previously, automobile expert Sergei Zinoviev named Six reliable sedans with mileage starting from 350 thousand rubles.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Russia begins assembly of two more Chinese crossovers 11:42 - Social Bites

Korean company Hyundai will recall 50 thousand Santa Fe crossovers for repairs due to problems with airbags. reports motor1.com. We're talking about cars sold in the USA. It is stated that due to wiring problems, airbags can deploy unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, they...

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Russia begins assembly of two more Chinese crossovers 11:42​

By ANIKA
August 6, 2024

Korean company Hyundai will recall 50 thousand Santa Fe crossovers for repairs due to problems with airbags. reports motor1.com. We’re talking about cars sold in the USA.

It is stated that due to wiring problems, airbags can deploy unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, they may not work at all in the event of an accident. A total of 40.1 thousand Hyundai Santa Fe cars with internal combustion engines and 9.6 thousand hybrids were affected by the recall campaign.

According to the publication, the problem is related to the wiring harness that runs along the floor and can rub against the seat over time. This can cause the airbags to be activated or, conversely, deactivated. We already know of a case where the curtain in the rear seat opened by itself.

Dealers will notify owners that they need to come to a service center to inspect the wiring. Hyundai technicians will check the wiring harness and secure it so that it does not touch the seats.

Previously reportedHyundai to recall all new Santa Fes due to transmission exploding itself.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Haval Jolion crossover features explained to Russians 10:50 - Social Bites

Yuri Timkin, automobile expert of Za Rulem magazine It has been said about the characteristics of the all-wheel drive crossover Haval Jolion. “The all-wheel drive version is equipped with a 1.5 turbo engine with 150 hp. The engine is quite lively. But the same cannot be said for the dual-clutch…

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Haval Jolion crossover features explained to Russians 10:50​

By ANIKA
August 6, 2024

Yuri Timkin, automobile expert of Za Rulem magazine It has been said about the characteristics of the all-wheel drive crossover Haval Jolion.

“The all-wheel drive version is equipped with a 1.5 turbo engine with 150 hp. The engine is quite lively. But the same cannot be said for the dual-clutch robot that works with it; it deliberately moves the gears slowly,” the report says.

According to the expert, there are no complaints about driving performance in the all-wheel drive version due to the independent rear suspension.

It happened before that knownA new Chinese crossover GAC will appear on the Russian market in 2025.

The SUV is 4835mm long, 1935mm wide and 1685mm high, with a wheelbase of 2920mm. In China, the vehicle is equipped with autopilot, lane departure warning function, adaptive cruise control, heated and ventilated seats, all-round view system, front and rear parking sensors and automatic parking system. The vehicle also has a panoramic sunroof, 10-speaker Alpine sound system and Nappa leather upholstery.

The basic version of the Aion LX is offered with an electric motor on the front axle, its power is 245 hp. Cruising range – 430 km.

It’s happened before known Average cost of a new car in Russia.





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A new gateway GAC will appear in Russia at 10:20 - Social Bites

A new Chinese crossover GAC will appear on the Russian market in 2025. About this reports "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" with reference to the press service of the GAC. "It has not yet been announced what model it will be. After analyzing the situation, we can assume that we are talking about…

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A new gateway GAC will appear in Russia at 10:20​

By ANIKA
August 6, 2024

A new Chinese crossover GAC will appear on the Russian market in 2025. About this reports “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” with reference to the press service of the GAC.

“It has not yet been announced what model it will be. After analyzing the situation, we can assume that we are talking about a crossover known as Aion LX; it is the flagship model of the GAC sub-brand,” the message says.

The SUV is 4835mm long, 1935mm wide and 1685mm high, with a wheelbase of 2920mm. In China, the vehicle is equipped with autopilot, lane departure warning function, adaptive cruise control, heated and ventilated seats, all-round view system, front and rear parking sensors and automatic parking system. The vehicle also has a panoramic sunroof, 10-speaker Alpine sound system and Nappa leather upholstery.

The basic version of the Aion LX is offered with an electric motor on the front axle, its power is 245 hp. Cruising range – 430 km.

It happened before that knownChinese company Geely said it will start selling the Galaxy E5 crossover in the domestic market on August 3, 2024.

The price of the car varies from 112 to 157 thousand yuan (1.3-1.8 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.

The car’s design elements are reminiscent of a tiger’s face; narrow headlights are reminiscent of the animal’s eyes and whiskers on the bumper. The use of a solid panel instead of a grille at the front of the body has reduced the drag coefficient.

Russians before in the name Five disadvantages of Chinese cars.





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The average cost of a new car in Russia was announced 08:31 - Social Bites

The average cost of a new car in Russia in July 2024 was 3.57 million rubles. reports This is 1% lower than a month ago, reports TASS with reference to a study by the Otsenka service of Avto.ru. The price of a new car in July 2024 fell by more…

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The average cost of a new car in Russia was announced 08:31​

By ANIKA
August 6, 2024

The average cost of a new car in Russia in July 2024 was 3.57 million rubles. reports This is 1% lower than a month ago, reports TASS with reference to a study by the Otsenka service of Avto.ru.

The price of a new car in July 2024 fell by more than 6% compared to July 2023, when the average cost was 3.8 million rubles.

It is noted that among new cars, the Hongqi E-HS9 and Volkswagen ID.6 crossovers fell the most in terms of price compared to June 2024. Their prices fell by 8% and 6.4%, respectively, to 9.2 and 5.3 million rubles.

It happened before that knownIn the first six months of 2024, about 700 thousand new cars were sold in Russia – most of them (400 thousand) were from Chinese car brands, the rest (200 thousand) were sold by the domestic manufacturer AvtoVAZ.

The fleet of Chinese passenger cars in Russia is expected to increase by 28.3% to 1.86 million units by 2024. Thus, the share of brands from the Middle Kingdom will increase to 4%. According to analysts, with this trend, in a few years, Chinese cars will enter the top 5 in the domestic market, leaving behind French (6%) and American (7%) cars.

The most represented Chinese brands in Russia were Chery (444.7 thousand units), Geely (341.1 thousand units) and Haval (296 thousand units). Lifan and Great Wall were also in the top five. According to Vladimir Bespalov, analyst at Euler Analytical Technologies, brands from the Middle Kingdom now account for more than 50% of new car sales.

Previously reportedIt turns out that the most popular Chery model in Russia in 2024 will be the Tiggo 7 Pro Max.





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Russians were told five disadvantages of Chinese cars 08:59 - Social Bites

Many Chinese cars sold in Russia still have problems with production quality. reports lenta.ru, citing Alexander Strelnikov, founder of the Russian-Chinese shipping company RusTransChina. “Despite progress, many Chinese brands still have problems with production quality and the use of cheap...

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Russians were told five disadvantages of Chinese cars 08:59​

By ANIKA
August 6, 2024

Many Chinese cars sold in Russia still have problems with production quality. reports lenta.ru, citing Alexander Strelnikov, founder of the Russian-Chinese shipping company RusTransChina.

“Despite progress, many Chinese brands still have problems with production quality and the use of cheap materials in interior trim. This may affect the reliability and durability of the car,” the expert said.

Also, Strelnikov said that Chinese cars do not always have good paintwork and anti-corrosion treatment on the body. This can lead to rust.

In addition, there are limited spare parts for Chinese cars on the Russian market. At the same time, the prices of parts are high.

The expert also noted that the electronic systems of Chinese cars need to be improved due to inconvenient controls.

The expert stressed that some models of Chinese cars are not yet sufficiently adapted to the Russian climate and the quality of roads.

Before this in China in the name The Chinese Cars portal reported that the highest quality mid-size crossovers with a price below 180 thousand yuan (2.1 million rubles at the exchange rate at the time of publication) are. The ranking was compiled by the China Automotive Quality Network.

So, the Jetta VS7 crossover from FAW and Volkswagen took first place in the quality ranking among mid-size SUVs. It received 154 penalty points. In second place is the Dongfeng Paladin. This model may be familiar to fans of Russian cars of the Oting brand. It has 156 penalty points. The third place went to another Dongfeng model – the ix5 fastback crossover. It “earned” 157 points.

It was noted that the rating was created based on drivers’ complaints about malfunctions, risks and defects in their vehicles. Complaints turn into penalty points.

Previously, human rights defender Pokhmelkin statedChinese cars fall apart after a year.





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Over 700 thousand passenger cars were imported into the Russian Federation for 7 months

In July 2024, 81.2 thousand new passenger cars were imported into Russia. At the same time, a month earlier this indicator was much less - 69.4 thousand vehicles. In total, 489.7 thousand new passenger cars were imported into our country for 7 months. This is 59.2% more in compare with the same...

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Over 700 thousand passenger cars were imported into the Russian Federation for 7 months​

In July 2024, 81.2 thousand new passenger cars were imported into Russia. At the same time, a month earlier this indicator was much less - 69.4 thousand vehicles. In total, 489.7 thousand new passenger cars were imported into our country for 7 months. This is 59.2% more in compare with the same period last year. According to Sergey Udalov, executive director of "AUTOSTAT" agency, despite the positive dynamics, the growth rate of stocks is decreasing.

The most popular imported new passenger car in July was Chery Tiggo 4 PRO crossover. In second place was JAECOO J7, Changan CS55 PLUS was the third one. Also, in the top five there were OMODA C5 and Haval M6. As for used cars, 36.9 thousand such cars were imported in July. And in total, since the beginning of 2024, this indicator amounted to 214.7 thousand used cars. This is 20.9% less than from January to July last year. Sergey Udalov believes that the decline in imports in the segment of used cars is due to various sanctions, as well as regulatory measures on the part of the state.

The utilization fee increase led to a surge in imports in March (40.4 thousand vehicles), followed by a decline. Now the number of imported used cars is gradually growing, but has not yet reached the previous figures. The TOP-five most imported used cars in July were Honda Freed, Honda Fit, Toyota Corolla, Honda Stepwgn and Toyota Wish. More than 90% of new passenger cars imported in July arrived in Russia from China. Further in this rating, with a huge lag is followed by the countries of the post-Soviet space, namely: Kazakhstan (share - 2.6%), Belarus (2.2%) and Kyrgyzstan (1.1%).

Used cars are still mostly supplied from Japan, which accounted for 62.7% in July. South Korea (14.8%) and Belarus (10.3%) were also in the TOP-3. We should note that used cars from China have become increasingly active in the country. The share of this country amounted to 3.7%, which allowed it to take the fourth line in the ranking. Summarizing the results, we can see that for 7 months of 2024 in the Russian Federation it was imported 704.4 thousand cars. It turns out that, on average, a little more than 100 thousand cars were imported into our country every month.

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

 

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For the first time Solaris is in TOP-10 mass brands of the Russian car market

In July 2024, 1971 new passenger cars of Solaris brand were sold in our country. This was reported by the experts of

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For the first time Solaris is in TOP-10 mass brands of the Russian car market​

In July 2024, 1971 new passenger cars of Solaris brand were sold in our country. This was reported by the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PIC "*. The achieved result allowed the domestic brand for the first time to be in TOP-10 of the most popular brands among mass cars in the Russian market. Thus, Solaris in July was ahead of such brands as GAC (1770 vehicles), Moskvich (1411 vehicles), JAC (1316 vehicles), BAIC (1287 vehicles) and Toyota (1219 vehicles). At the same time, in terms of sales in the mass segment it yielded, for example, to JAECOO brand (2498 vehicles).

Also, experts of AUTOSTAT agency pay attention to the fact that among the 15 most popular mass-market brands Solaris in July demonstrates the best market dynamics in relation to June of this year (+39.6%).

Recall that in February, AGR Automotive Group (AGR LLC) announced the launch of a new automobile brand Solaris in the Russian automobile market. The model range includes Solaris HS sedan, Solaris HC crossover, Solaris KRS sedan and Solaris KRX cross-hatchback. In essence, these are Hyundai Solaris and Creta, Kia Rio and Rio X models assembled from the remaining car kits.

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

 

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TOP-10 crossovers and SUVs in the Russian market in July 2024

Haval Jolion compact crossover remains the bestseller in the SUV segment in the Russian automobile market. This is reported by experts of

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TOP-10 crossovers and SUVs in the Russian market in July 2024​

Haval Jolion compact crossover remains the bestseller in the SUV segment in the Russian automobile market. This is reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PIC "* and taking into account its own segmentation. Thus, in July this year, sales of this model came up to 8292 cars - 92.7% more than in the same month of 2023.

The second place in the rating of the most popular crossovers and SUVs was taken by Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max with 6093 vehicles (+26.5%). Chery Tiggo 4 PRO showed the third result - 4917 vehicles (+65.1%). Next in this rating is Changan CS55 Plus, which found 4,597 owners (2.7-fold growth). Geely Monjaro, which has sold 3853 cars (2.5-fold growth), is also in the TOP-5.

OMODA C5 (3844 vehicles; +0.9%), LADA Niva Travel (3756 vehicles; +23.3%), Belgee X50 (3646 vehicles), LADA Niva Legend (3416 vehicles; +14.5%) and Haval M6 (3399 vehicles; 1.5-fold growth) are also among the TOP-10 most popular SUV models at the end of July.

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

 

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The market of new trucks in Russia is declining for the fourth month in a row

At the end of July this year in our country it was sold 11 393 new trucks - less by 13.3% than in the same month of 2023. This was reported by experts of

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The market of new trucks in Russia is declining for the fourth month in a row​

07.08.24

At the end of July this year in our country it was sold 11 393 new trucks - less by 13.3% than in the same month of 2023. This was reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency. Recall that this information is based on the data of JSC "PIC"*, but using the agency's own segmentation.

Experts note that the sales of trucks in Russia are declining for the fourth month in a row - since April. However, such a picture is observed only in annual comparison, while month-to-month growth has recently been recorded. Thus, July sales were 6.1% higher than in June. Domestic brand KAMAZ is the leader in this segment of the market for the fourth month in a row, which accounted for 16% of the total volume in July, which corresponds to 1,870 sold vehicles. The second place is occupied by Chinese SITRAK (1,773 vehicles). Also, in the top 5 most popular brands on the market of new trucks there were three more Chinese - Shacman (1,523 vehicles), Dongfeng (1,179 vehicles) and FAW (962 vehicles).

Despite this, the leader among the models remains SITRAK C7H, the share of which in the second month of summer amounted to 15.5% of the total number of trucks sold. If we consider the results of seven months, then during this period the sales of new trucks in Russia came up to 71869 vehicles. And this is 5.2% less than in January-July last year.

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

 

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Sales of new LCVs increased by 27% in July

For the whole July in Russia there were sold 8737 new light commercial vehicles (LCV), which is more by 26,9% than in July 2023. This was reported by experts of

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Sales of new LCVs increased by 27% in July​

For the whole July in Russia there were sold 8737 new light commercial vehicles (LCV), which is more by 26,9% than in July 2023. This was reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency, noting that the LCV market maintains growth not only in annual comparison, but also in relation to the previous month. Thus, the July result of this segment of the car market was 4.4% higher than in June. The domestic brand GAZ remains the leader in terms of sales of light commercial vehicles in Russia.

In mid-summer, it owned a little more than half (51%) of the market, which is 4453 vehicles. The next three positions in the rating are also occupied by Russian brands - UAZ (1,354 vehicles), Sollers (1,014 vehicles) and LADA (872 vehicles). Chinese Dongfeng (201 vehicles) is in the top five. Separately, it should be noted that GAZ Gazelle NEXT remains the leader in the model ranking of the new LCV market, which accounted for 29.1% in July. As for the results of the first seven months of this year, 57 105 light commercial vehicles were sold in our country during this period. This is 28.4% more than in January-July 2023.

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

 

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Sales of new passenger cars grew by 42% in July

In July 2024, 136.2 thousand new passenger cars were sold in Russia, according to the experts of

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Sales of new passenger cars grew by 42% in July​

In July 2024, 136.2 thousand new passenger cars were sold in Russia, according to the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PIC"* and its own segmentation. At the same time, sales grew not only in relation to July last year (+42.4%), but also in comparison with June this year (+9.5%). We should remind that from January to March the sales of new cars were growing from month to month, but from April to June, on the contrary, they were decreasing.

Thus, in July they went up again, but the achieved figure is still inferior to both April (137 thousand vehicles) and March (146.5 thousand vehicles). Moreover, it was in March that passenger car sales were the highest since May 2021. The market leader remains the domestic brand LADA, which in July came up to 35.6 thousand vehicles, which corresponds to a share of more than 26%. Four Chinese brands - Haval (16.7 thousand vehicles), Chery (14.2 thousand vehicles), Geely (13.1 thousand vehicles) and Changan (11.4 thousand vehicles) - also managed to surpass the 10 thousand mark. These five cars accounted for two-thirds (66.8%) of the total market.

LADA Granta* remains the leader among the models, which sold 18.2 thousand vehicles in mid-summer. Next in the rating is LADA Vesta (9.8 thousand vehicles), and the title of the best foreign car in our country is kept by Haval Jolion crossover (8.3 thousand vehicles). In July, Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max crossover (6.1 thousand vehicles) also passed the threshold of 5 thousand cars.

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

 

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The electric BMW 3 Series was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme - NAPI

NAPI The electric BMW 3 Series was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme A Russian dealer has imported a new German BMW i3 electric sedan into the Russian Federation under the parallel import scheme.

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07/08/2024
The electric BMW 3 Series was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme
A Russian dealer has imported a new German BMW i3 electric sedan into the Russian Federation under the parallel import scheme. Its cost is 6,000,000 rubles. according to the offers on classifieds.

BMW i3 is based on an extended modification of the standard Chinese version. A distinctive feature of the sedan is the "closed" radiator enclosure and special aerodynamic wheel disks, as well as new narrow LED headlights with U-shaped daytime running lights. The power unit of the model is represented by an electric motor capacity of 286 HP (210 kW), coupled with robotized gear box and rear-wheel drive.

 

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The updated Cadillac XT4 became available in Russian dealership - NAPI

NAPI The updated Cadillac XT4 became available in Russian dealership A Russian dealer has brought an American Cadillac XT4 crossover of an up-to-date restyled first generation version to Russia.

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07/08/2024
The updated Cadillac XT4 became available in Russian dealership
A Russian dealer has brought an American Cadillac XT4 crossover of an up-to-date restyled first generation version to Russia. According to offers on classifieds, its cost is 4,890,000 rubles. The car was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme.

Its length is 4,593 mm, width is 1,881 mm, and height is 1,612 mm. According to these indicators, it surpasses one of the largest crossovers in the class - Audi Q3. A 33-inch touch console is integrated into the XT4 interior, combining a virtual "dashboard" and a multimedia system screen, and the transmission joystick has also been replaced.

XT4 is offered to Russian customers in the version Luxury equipped with 2.0-liter 237-HP petrol unit coupled with automatic gear box and front-wheel drive.

 

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A batch of Tonar T4-13V curtain-sided semi-trailers has been shipped to a transport company from the Leningrad region - NAPI

NAPI A batch of Tonar T4-13V curtain-sided semi-trailers has been shipped to a transport company from the Leningrad region A transport company from the Leningrad Region has opted for Tonar T4-13V curtain-sided semi-trailers in the version TIR.

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02/08/2024
A BATCH OF TONAR T4-13V CURTAIN-SIDED SEMI-TRAILERS HAS BEEN SHIPPED TO A TRANSPORT COMPANY FROM THE LENINGRAD REGION
A transport company from the Leningrad Region has opted for Tonar T4-13V curtain-sided semi-trailers in the version TIR. Semi-trailers are designed for both international and domestic cargo transportation. T4-13V are equipped with a sliding roof and sidewalls, which is very convenient for side and top loading. The pressure gauge system installed helps to track the load on the first forward axle and on the three-axle wheeled trolley as a whole.

Semi-trailers are designed to transport goods for various purposes: from food to construction materials.

There are four models in the line of Tonar curtain-sided semi-trailers, differing in length, number of axles and versions.