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Geely Emgrand sedan has appreciated in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Geely Emgrand sedan has appreciated in Russia The most affordable car in the Geely line-up, Emgrand sedan, has appreciated by 40 thousand rubles since its debut in Russia

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08/08/2024
Geely Emgrand sedan has appreciated in Russia
The most affordable car in the Geely line-up, Emgrand sedan, has appreciated by 40 thousand rubles since its debut in Russia.

Currently, Geely Emgrand is available in 5 versions: Standard, Comfort, Comfort with automatic gear box, Luxury and Flagship. The car cost starts from 2,039,990 rubles for the basic version. The car in the version Comfort equipped with manual gear box is offered at the price of 2,099,990 rubles. Prices for models with automatic gear box start from 2,249,990 rubles (Comfort). The cost of the car in versions Luxury and Flagship is 2,339,990 and 2,519,990 rubles, respectively.

Recall that the sedan is equipped with uncontested 1.5-liter air breather unit capacity of 122 HP, coupled with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gear box.

 

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The ruble value of the new Geely Preface became known - NAPI

NAPI The ruble value of the new Geely Preface became known The cost of the flagship Geely Preface business sedan will start from 3 million rubles in Russia.

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09/08/2024
The ruble value of the new Geely Preface became known
The cost of the flagship Geely Preface business sedan will start from 3 million rubles in Russia. The model will receive two versions, the press service of the Chinese automaker reports. The start of sales will be announced later.

The length of Geely Preface is 4,825 mm. The sedan is based on the CMA chassis. The power unit is represented by 2.0-liter 200-HP turbocharged engine with 325 Nm of torque, coupled with 7-speed robotized gear box. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 7.1 seconds.

The basic version of the novelty received multimedia with a 13.2-inch screen and a 10.2-inch dashboard, a full winter package, 17-inch light alloy wheel disks, LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, a driver's seat with electric adjustments in 10 directions, an audio system with eight speakers, front and rear parking sensors along with the all-round view camera system, etc.

 

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09/08/2024
All versions of Geely Atlas crossover have appreciated in Russia
Geely Atlas crossover has appreciated by 30-35 thousand rubles, depending on the version. So, prices of a car with front-wheel drive in all versions grew by 35 thousand rubles, and with all-wheel drive - by 30 thousand rubles.

Now the front-wheel drive crossover can be purchased in three versions: Luxury, Flagship and Flagship Sport. Prices start from 3,229,990 rubles for the basic version. The model in versions Flagship and Flagship Sport is offered at a cost of 3,429,990 and 3,529,990 rubles, respectively.

 

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The updated Haval H9 has entered the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI The updated Haval H9 has entered the Russian market The Great Wall Motor concern has revealed the cost of the new Haval H9.

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12/08/2024
The updated Haval H9 has entered the Russian market
The Great Wall Motor concern has revealed the cost of the new Haval H9. The model is available to Russians in two versions, with petrol and diesel engines, and in four colors.
There are two versions offered for Russia – Elite and Premium. There are also two power plants – 2.0-liter petrol turbocharged engine capacity of 218 HP (380 Nm of torque), coupled with 8-speed automatic gear box, and 2.4-liter 184-HP turbocharged diesel unit (480 Nm), coupled with 9-speed automatic gear box. The basic version received a low row (1:2.64) and a rear inter-wheel lock. The older version additionally has a front axle lock.
The cost of the model in different versions is shown in the table below (source is Autonews):
Haval H9 prices and versions

Version	Price, Rub
Elite 2.0+8-speed automatic gear box (gasoline)	4,299,000
Premium 2.0+8-speed automatic gear box gasoline)	4,799,000
Elite 2.4+9-speed automatic gear box (diesel)	4,799,000
Premium 2.4+9-speed automatic gear box (diesel)	5,299,000

 

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12/08/2024
A new Range Rover Sport became available in the Russian dealership
A Russian dealer has imported a premium British Range Rover Sport crossover of the current third generation into Russia under parallel import scheme. Its cost is 19,900,000 rubles according to the offers studied by Autonews on classifieds.

The third generation Range Rover Sport is based on the MLA Flex with a longitudinal arrangement of the internal combustion engine, providing for the use of electric units.

The crossover is available to Russian customers in the version Autobiography. The model is equipped with 3.0-liter hybrid unit with a total capacity of 460 HP, coupled with automatic gear box and all-wheel drive.

 

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In Russia, the Jaecoo crossover got a new maximum configuration 19:09 - Social Bites

In Russia, the Chinese crossover Jaecoo J7 received the maximum configuration Supreme-V. This is evident from the price lists on the car brand's website. The price tag for the new version was 3.8 million rubles - this is 90 thousand rubles more expensive than the previous maximum configuration...

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In Russia, the Jaecoo crossover got a new maximum configuration 19:09​

By Anika
August 12, 2024

In Russia, the Chinese crossover Jaecoo J7 received the maximum configuration Supreme-V. This is evident from the price lists on the car brand’s website.

The price tag for the new version was 3.8 million rubles – this is 90 thousand rubles more expensive than the previous maximum configuration of the Supreme.

In the new configuration, the car received all-wheel drive with controlled traction vectoring and a driveshaft disconnection system. Inside the J7 Supreme-V version, a 14.8-inch multimedia display, a driver fatigue monitoring system, a video recorder and height adjustment appeared.

Before that reportedThe Chinese Ministry of Industry has published information about a new version of the Chery Explore 06 crossover, this car is sold in foreign markets, including Russia, under the name Jaecoo J7, the company said.

The new version of the crossover received a 2.0 gasoline turbo engine with 254 hp. and four-wheel drive. The front-wheel drive version is equipped with a 1.6 engine producing 197 hp. Both versions use a 7-speed robotic transmission.

Previously Lada in Belarus steel It is 300 thousand rubles cheaper than in Russia.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Former Volkswagen plant started producing cars in Kaluga 13:14 - Social Bites

The AGR Automobile Plant (formerly the Volkswagen Automobile Plant) began assembling cars in Kaluga. Deputy Governor of the Kaluga Region Vladimir Popov spoke about this at a government meeting. "AGR started mass assembly of cars in August and plans to assemble 27,000 cars by the end of the...

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Former Volkswagen plant started producing cars in Kaluga 13:14​

By Anika
August 12, 2024

The AGR Automobile Plant (formerly the Volkswagen Automobile Plant) began assembling cars in Kaluga. Deputy Governor of the Kaluga Region Vladimir Popov spoke about this at a government meeting.

“AGR started mass assembly of cars in August and plans to assemble 27,000 cars by the end of the year,” he said.

At the same time, Popov did not specify which brands of cars will be assembled at the enterprise. He added that all enterprises of the automotive cluster in the region have resumed work. Thus, JSC AMO (former Volvo Trucks plant), which is part of the Industrial Investments group, assembled 649 trucks this year.

Volkswagen concern announced the suspension of car production in Kaluga and contract assembly in Nizhny Novgorod on March 3, 2022. The company attributed the decision to the disruption of supply chains due to sanctions imposed by the West due to the events in Ukraine. At the GAZ plant in Nizhny Novgorod, Volkswagen Taos, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Karoq and Skoda Octavia models are produced, and at the German group’s own plant in Kaluga – Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Rapid.

Previously reportedHe said that Ikon Tires will supply a record number of tires to the Russian market.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Ikon Tires from Vsevolozhsk will supply a record number of tires to the Russian market in 2024 12:48 - Social Bites

The Ikon Tires company from Vsevolozhsk (belonging to the Tatneft concern) plans to supply a record number of tires to the Russian market. The head of the organization, Andrei Pantyukhov, announced this at a press conference. “It’s no secret that the Russian market is expanding thanks to Chinese...

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Ikon Tires from Vsevolozhsk will supply a record number of tires to the Russian market in 2024 12:48​

By Anika
August 12, 2024

The Ikon Tires company from Vsevolozhsk (belonging to the Tatneft concern) plans to supply a record number of tires to the Russian market. The head of the organization, Andrei Pantyukhov, announced this at a press conference.

“It’s no secret that the Russian market is expanding thanks to Chinese models. Some sizes were not available on the Russian market, and last year we started working on such tires, and they will soon be available. Many people know that, for example, the size 245/45R20 is popular on Chinese cars; we were the first to specialize in it,” he said.

It is reported that Ikon Tyres’ capacity is only 50% full due to the loss of export instructions from the former owner of Nokian Tyres. However, the manufacturer no longer has any restrictions regarding quotas for the Russian market. Thanks to this, the company will be sending a record number of tyres to the domestic market.

Before that reportedRussian-made tires are not inferior to foreign ones. This opinion was shared by the automotive expert Nikita Gudkov, who visited the Ikon tire factory. According to him, the basic Ikon Eco 3 tires are much better in terms of operation than economical Chinese tires. Gudkov added that the company will establish supplies abroad, including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. According to him, China’s dominance in the Russian tire market is not expected.

Russians before in the name eight of the most reliable cars.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Explained to Russians why Jetour T2 is better than Haval Dargo X 11:24 - Social Bites

SUV-ambitious crossovers Jetour T2 and Haval Dargo X are now popular on the market. spent Name the pros and cons of both models by testing them. So, the Jetour T2 is equipped with a 245 hp turbo engine, while the Haval Dargo X is equipped with a less powerful 192…

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Explained to Russians why Jetour T2 is better than Haval Dargo X 11:24​

By Anika
August 12, 2024

SUV-ambitious crossovers Jetour T2 and Haval Dargo X are now popular on the market. spent Name the pros and cons of both models by testing them.

So, the Jetour T2 is equipped with a 245 hp turbo engine, while the Haval Dargo X is equipped with a less powerful 192 hp engine. Both cars have a “robot” with a dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. During the tests, the models performed well when climbing a mountain; they were able to climb and did not overheat.

In the crossover suspension, the Haval Dargo X with forced locking of the rear axle won, while the electronically controlled design of the T2 was less effective.

But the T2 emerges as the winner thanks to its geometric off-road capability: the car has more ground clearance and approach angle, and there is metal protection underneath. The Jetour also has more suspension travel, so the ride is “softer”.

“It’s more interesting to drive on winding roads with Dargo X,” added car expert Yuri Timkin. According to him, the smoothness of the car is comparable to the T2, but it passes over bumps with a roar and a jolt.

“The T2 was the winner. It is faster, has better “geometry” and a more thoroughbred interior. A nice car, but very expensive. Dargo only slightly lost in terms of points and was almost half a million cheaper; a strong argument!” – the expert summed up.

Before this the Russians in the name eight of the most reliable cars. Speaking of all-wheel drive crossovers, the auto expert recommended the “quite good” Toyota RAV4. However, sometimes the car has problems with the CVT, which does not tolerate off-road conditions well. The expert also recommended paying attention to the Kia Sportage crossover (2016–2021).

According to the expert, a reliable option among SUVs will be Suzuki Jimny, whose small engine is not able to damage the transmission. The minimum set of electronics copes well with all tasks. The car expert added that the all-wheel drive Vitara crossover is close to this model. It has a reliable suspension that allows you to go off-road a little faster than recommended.

Russians before It has been saidHow can I tell if a reckless driver is driving?





Source: Gazeta

 

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The eight most reliable cars were given to Russians 10:47 - Social Bites

Most modern cars can't be said to be reliable, and that can't be said for older models either. About this, Prime agency It has been said auto expert Egor Vasiliev. According to him, Subaru Forester ranks first in reliability among foreign cars. "Although this car has had periodic electronic...

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The eight most reliable cars were given to Russians 10:47​

By Anika
August 12, 2024

Most modern cars can’t be said to be reliable, and that can’t be said for older models either. About this, Prime agency It has been said auto expert Egor Vasiliev. According to him, Subaru Forester ranks first in reliability among foreign cars.

“Although this car has had periodic electronic problems, overall it performs very well,” the expert said.

Speaking of all-wheel drive crossovers, Vasiliev recommended the “quite good” Toyota RAV4. However, sometimes the car has problems with the CVT, which does not tolerate off-road conditions well. The expert also advised to pay attention to the Kia Sportage crossover (2016–2021).

According to the expert, a reliable option among SUVs will be Suzuki Jimny, whose small engine is not able to damage the transmission. The minimum set of electronics copes well with all tasks. Vasiliev added that the all-wheel drive Vitara crossover is close to this model. It has a reliable suspension that allows you to go off-road a little faster than recommended.

Among Russian cars, Lada Niva Legend has proven itself as a reliable model, as “everything is simple in the literal sense of the word.” According to the expert, there is nothing superfluous in the car that could cause problems.

As a result, the expert singled out Renault Duster and Hyundai Solaris from 2010 to 2017 as reliable options.

Before that reportedDents on the body, worn brakes and suspension are signs that the owner was driving aggressively. The condition of the tires may also indicate that the vehicle was driven by a careless driver. Uneven wear and hernias indicate that the previous owner used harsh braking and turning.

It was there before named Faults that are critical to driving.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Sales of Belgee cars became record-breaking in July

In July 2024, 3,716 new Belgee cars were sold in Russia. As reported by experts of

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Sales of Belgee cars became record-breaking in July​

In July 2024, 3,716 new Belgee cars were sold in Russia. As reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency
with reference to the data of JSC "PIC"*, this is a record sales volume of cars of Belarusian brand during
the month. Recall that Belgee debuted in the Russian market in September last year.

Since March of this year, the brand has been constantly in the TOP-10 best-selling brands in Russia, and since April, its sales volume has exceeded 3 thousand cars. The previous sales record was set in May - 3,598 vehicles. Currently, Belgee model range consists of crossovers X50 and X70.

Thus, in July, the first model was sold in the amount of 3646 vehicles, and sales of the second model amounted to 70 vehicles (started just in July). We should note that in the second month of summer Belgee improved its position in the brand rating, rising to the seventh line - with a share of 2.7% of the total volume of Russian market of new passenger cars. Prior to that, the best result of Belarusian brand was the eighth place.

 

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More than 4 million passenger cars are registered in Moscow

The fleet of passenger cars in the Russian capital has passed the mark of 4 million vehicles. This wasfound out by the experts of

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More than 4 million passenger cars are registered in Moscow​

The fleet of passenger cars in the Russian capital has passed the mark of 4 million vehicles. This was
found out by the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency in the course of preparation of the report "Vehicle Parc
in the Russian Federation as of 01.07.2024". Thus, as of July 1, 2024, there were 4.06 million passenger
cars in Moscow. Meanwhile, half a year ago (as of January 1), this figure was 3.95 million vehicles.

Approximately one tenth of the capital's car fleet falls on the domestic brand LADA, which is equivalent
to 399 thousand vehicles. Korean brands Kia and Hyundai follow in this rating (324 thousand and 277
thousand vehicles, respectively). Volkswagen, Toyota and Nissan also surpassed the threshold of 200
thousand registered cars. Despite the leadership of LADA, it is far from the first positions among the
models.

The best in Moscow among VAZ cars is the "seven", which is located on the 15th place. And the leaderhere is Kia Rio - by the middle of the year there were 99 thousand of such cars in the capital. On the second line is another "Korean" - Hyundai Solaris (90 thousand cars). In addition, Volkswagen Polo (80 thousand vehicles), Skoda Octavia (74 thousand vehicles) and Ford Focus (70 thousand vehicles) are in the TOP-5.

According to Azat Timerkhanov, head of press service of AUTOSTAT agency, Moscow car parc is still the
largest in the country with a share of about 9%. Meanwhile, in two Russian regions the parc of
passenger cars exceeds 2 million vehicles, and in another eight regions there are more than 1 million
vehicles.

 

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27 thousand cars are planned to be produced at the AGR plant in Kaluga in 2024

The former Volkswagen plant in Kaluga, now owned by AGR Automotive Group, has resumed its work.This was reported by the portal kaluga.24.tv. According to Vladimir Popov, deputy governor of Kalugaregion, 27 thousand cars are planned to be assembled by the end of the year. As previously reported...

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27 thousand cars are planned to be produced at the AGR plant in Kaluga in 2024​

The former Volkswagen plant in Kaluga, now owned by AGR Automotive Group, has resumed its work.
This was reported by the portal kaluga.24.tv. According to Vladimir Popov, deputy governor of Kaluga
region, 27 thousand cars are planned to be assembled by the end of the year. As previously reported by
AUTOSTAT, the company has modernized equipment and software, set up new logistics chains and
retrained staff.

At the first stage the cars will be produced by the method of large-unit assembly. In the future it is
planned to switch to the full cycle technology, including welding and body painting. AGR Automotive
Group plans to spend about 1.5 years on the process of full-fledged modernization of production. These
works will be carried out in parallel with large-unit assembly of cars.

The plan provides for the expansion of the use of Russian components with subsequent increase in the
level of localization. It is not yet specified which brands and models of cars will be produced at the
Kaluga plant.

 

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Used cars became cheaper by almost 3% in July

The average price* of a used passenger car in July 2024 amounted to 1 million 510 thousand rubles.Such data are contained in the review

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Used cars became cheaper by almost 3% in July​

The average price* of a used passenger car in July 2024 amounted to 1 million 510 thousand rubles.
Such data are contained in the review "Monitoring of prices in the secondary market", prepared by
"AUTOSTAT" agency.

In relation to June, used cars in our country have fallen in price by 2.7% or by 42 thousand Rubles. Thus,
their average price has been decreasing for the fifth month in a row - since March. Moreover, the
negative dynamics was the strongest in July. Earlier, April was a "record" in this regard (-1.6% against
March).

However, if we compare July result with that of a year ago (in the middle of summer 2023), it turns out
that since then used cars have become more expensive, not much - only by 1% or by RUB 15 thousand.

*Calculated on the basis of monitoring of proposals for the sale of passenger cars on the secondary
market (excluding sales volumes).

 

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Chery Tiggo 9 will enter the Russian market by the end of 2024 - NAPI

NAPI Chery Tiggo 9 will enter the Russian market by the end of 2024 Chery plans to start selling its flagship Tiggo 9 crossover in Russia by the end of 2024

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13/08/2024
Chery Tiggo 9 will enter the Russian market by the end of 2024
Chery plans to start selling its flagship Tiggo 9 crossover in Russia by the end of 2024, the Russian representative office of the brand reports.

Details about the technical characteristics, versions and cost of the model have not yet been provided – they will appear towards the start of sales. A teaser image of the novelty is only available.