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13/08/2024
The updated Mazda CX-4 became available in the Russian dealership
The Russian dealer imported the Japanese Mazda CX-4 crossover in the current restyled first generation version into Russia under the parallel import scheme. According to classifieds, its cost is 4,180,000 rubles.

CX-4 is offered in Russia in the version Entry equipped with 2.0-liter 158-HP petrol unit coupled with automatic gear box and front-wheel drive.

Initially, the model was produced only for the Chinese market. In 2019, the crossover was restyled and received similar mesh radiator enclosure and running lights, as well as a pattern of front and rear headlights.

 

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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.

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There was no substitute for the “Loaf” in Russia 15:17 - Social Bites

In Russia, under current conditions, there is no replacement for the UAZ SGR "Bukhanka", developed more than 60 years ago. This is reported by "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" Citing a source at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant (UAZ). He emphasized that the "Loaf" is an all-wheel drive cargo vehicle that...

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There was no substitute for the “Loaf” in Russia 15:17​

By Anika
August 13, 2024

In Russia, under current conditions, there is no replacement for the UAZ SGR “Bukhanka”, developed more than 60 years ago. This is reported by “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” Citing a source at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant (UAZ).

He emphasized that the “Loaf” is an all-wheel drive cargo vehicle that meets all the requirements of the old cargo range. The car has no competitors, especially in remote areas, and it is wrong to compare it with modern models.

Ahead of this, National Automobile Association (NAU) vice president Jan Heitzer said: “socialbites.ca”The cost of UAZ “Bukhanka” today reaches 2 million rubles, which is considered overpriced in relation to its consumer quality and low reliability.

According to him, the “Loaf” does not meet modern safety standards, controllability and dynamic requirements. However, prototypes of the new UAZ, which promises victory over the Land Cruiser Prado, remained on paper.

It was there before named Prices in Russia for the Haval H9 SUV.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Changan announces another new product in Russia 18:24 - Social Bites

The Chinese company Changan announced a new car. The corresponding publication was published on the brand's social networks. The brand published a photo of a car headlight with the caption "New Changan in Russia. Coming soon". The company did not specify what model it will be. The media...

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Changan announces another new product in Russia 18:24​

By Anika
August 13, 2024

The Chinese company Changan announced a new car. The corresponding publication was published on the brand’s social networks.

The brand published a photo of a car headlight with the caption “New Changan in Russia. Coming soon”. The company did not specify what model it will be. The media speculates that it could be the CS75 Plus. The car is equipped with a 1.5-liter engine producing 188 hp. and 300 Nm or a 2-liter engine with 233 hp. and 390 Nm. In both versions, the model is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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.

Early in the Army 2024 forum showed new Russian SUV.





Source: Gazeta

 

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A new version of the Exeed RX crossover appeared in Russia 13:28 - Social Bites

The Chinese company Exeed has introduced to the Russian market a new version of the RX cross-coupe with a classic automatic transmission. This was reported by the Exeed press service. The engine has not changed. Under the hood is an undeniable 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 249 hp...

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A new version of the Exeed RX crossover appeared in Russia 13:28​

ByAnika
August 13, 2024

The Chinese company Exeed has introduced to the Russian market a new version of the RX cross-coupe with a classic automatic transmission. This was reported by the Exeed press service.

The engine has not changed. Under the hood is an undeniable 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 249 hp, which, when paired with the new eight-speed transmission from the Japanese company Aisin, allows the Exeed RX to accelerate to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. .

The updated RX now features a massage function for the driver’s seat and an electronically adjustable steering column that lets you adjust the height and reach of the steering wheel. The new car is available with new body shades, interior colors and differently designed wheels.

It happened before that knownthe most reliable used car worth up to 500 thousand rubles is the second-generation Ford Focus.

In this case, it is worth giving preference to a configuration with a 1.6-liter engine and a manual transmission or a hydraulic automatic transmission. This power unit and transmissions are highly reliable.

The engine life of these models is 300-350 thousand kilometers. The timing belt must be changed at least every 150 thousand kilometers. Drive bearings last the same amount of time. The front suspension stabilizer struts can last 40-50 thousand kilometers, the bushings are twice as long.

Russians before It has been said About the disadvantages of the Audi A3 sedan.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Lada Aura will have seats like Aurus cars 12:52 - Social Bites

The extended Lada Aura sedan will receive premium options from the Aurus brand cars. In this regard writes "Avto Mail.ru" with reference to resources at AvtoVAZ. It is reported that the Lada Aura could get seats with ventilation and massage options, which are currently used in the Aurus sedans. For…

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Lada Aura will have seats like Aurus cars 12:52​

ByAnika
August 13, 2024

The extended Lada Aura sedan will receive premium options from the Aurus brand cars. In this regard writes “Avto Mail.ru” with reference to resources at AvtoVAZ.

It is reported that the Lada Aura could get seats with ventilation and massage options, which are currently used in the Aurus sedans. For now, we are only talking about the cars that will go on sale first. The source also said that the seats will have to be completely changed to add ventilation and massage options. It is also known that the expensive Lada Aura will have leather seats from the Russian company Kozha. The company also supplies the Aurus limousines.

Before that reportedHe said that AvtoVAZ will start production of the new Lada Aura car in September 2024.

The extended Aura sedan based on the Lada Vesta was shown in Sochi in June 2023. The car is equipped with a 1.8 engine with a capacity of 122 hp. and automatic transmission. Aura is built on the basis of the updated Vesta and has an additional 25 cm of space in the cabin for rear row passengers. The interior of the sedan is made of genuine Russian-made leather and a premium audio system is installed.

Previously AvtoVAZ It turned out To test another version of the Lada Iskra.





Source: Gazeta

 

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AvtoVAZ launched another version of Lada Iskra for testing 11:32 - Social Bites

In Pyatigorsk, eyewitnesses filmed a prototype of the new Lada Iskra hatchback. About it reports Avtograd News is publicly available on the social network Vkontakte. “The BJO project is a prototype of the Lada Iskra hatchback on the mountain roads of Pyatigorsk, interior trim details are still...

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AvtoVAZ launched another version of Lada Iskra for testing 11:32​

By Anika
August 13, 2024

In Pyatigorsk, eyewitnesses filmed a prototype of the new Lada Iskra hatchback. About it reports Avtograd News is publicly available on the social network Vkontakte.

“The BJO project is a prototype of the Lada Iskra hatchback on the mountain roads of Pyatigorsk, interior trim details are still made using bypass technologies, knowledgeable people say that there are no ready-made copies with the final, stock version of the interior, but everything depends on suppliers,” he said.

Before this, within the framework of SPIEF-2024, World premiere new Lada Iskra car. The car was presented by the president of AvtoVAZ Maxim Sokolov.

It is stated that Lada Iskra will be offered in sedan, station wagon and Cross station wagon body styles. The new model will receive three types of power units: 1.6-liter base engine. 90 hp, with a five-speed manual transmission, 1.6-liter engine 106 hp. with a six-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission. Lada Iskra will be available in gray, brown, red and white colors.

Preparations for the production of a new model are currently underway, with final tests and calibrations being carried out on the vehicle design.

Previously reportedAvtoVAZ will start production of Lada Iskra cars in December.





Source: Gazeta

 

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LADA Vesta station wagons returned to the TOP-10 of the Russian market

For the 32nd week (from August 5 to August 11, 2024), 966 new LADA Vesta SW/SW Cross cars were sold in Russia. As reported by experts of

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LADA Vesta station wagons returned to the TOP-10 of the Russian market​

For the 32nd week (from August 5 to August 11, 2024), 966 new LADA Vesta SW/SW Cross cars were sold in Russia. As reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PIC "*, this allowed the station wagons of the family "Vesta" to return to the TOP-10 of the Russian car market among the models.

This rating is still headed by LADA Granta sedans, the sales volume of which last week amounted to 2423 vehicles. The second place is occupied by Haval Jolion crossover with the result of 1675 vehicles, and the third place is taken by crossover Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max (1493 vehicles). The top five also includes Granta softbacks and Vesta sedans (1,450 and 1,428 vehicles, respectively). The sixth line of the model rating belongs to the crossover Chery Tiggo 4 PRO, the indicator of which amounted to 992 cars. The seventh line is taken by LADA Vesta SW/SW Cross station wagon (966 vehicles), which managed to beat the Changan CS55 Plus crossover (962 vehicles), LADA Niva Travel SUV (938 vehicles) and Belgee X50 crossover (892 vehicles).

We should note that last time Vesta family station wagons were in the TOP-10 best-selling models in Russia in the 21st week of this year (from May 20 to May 26), and for the next ten weeks they were not there.

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

 

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JAECOO J7 crossover got a top configuration for 3.8 million rubles

JAECOO J7 crossover has a new Supreme-V configuration for 3,800,000 rubles, which eventually became the maximum. This was found out by the experts of AUTOSTAT agency, having familiarized themselves with the results of monitoring conducted by the specialists of the web site Price Auto. Supreme-V...

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JAECOO J7 crossover got a top configuration for 3.8 million rubles​

JAECOO J7 crossover has a new Supreme-V configuration for 3,800,000 rubles, which eventually became the maximum. This was found out by the experts of AUTOSTAT agency, having familiarized themselves with the results of monitoring conducted by the specialists of the web site Price Auto. Supreme-V version is designed for JAECOO J7 crossover in all-wheel drive version.

It differs from the Supreme configuration, which is now pre-maximum, by the presence of driver fatigue monitoring system (DMS), built-in video recorder, intelligent all-wheel drive system Torque Vectoring, rear differential with two clutches on the axles and a system of disconnection of the driveshaft (clutch disconnection of the driveshaft). Thus, the maximum price of JAECOO J7 crossover is now 3.8 million rubles, which is 90.1 thousand (or 2.4%) more than before.

As previously reported by AUTOSTAT agency, 13,300 new JAECOO cars were sold* in Russia for the first 7 months of 2024. At that, almost 80% of this number was accounted for the J7 crossover (10,544 vehicles). The remaining 2,786 vehicles were sales of JAECOO J8 crossover.

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

 

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Suzuki Jimny appeared in the Russian market in a new configuration

The new Suzuki Jimny in the Alpha configuration appeared in Krasnoyarsk. The corresponding announcement was found by journalists of SpeedMe portal during regular monitoring of the market. The five-door SUV is available at a price of 4.5 million rubles. Suzuki Jimny in the Alpha version is...

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Suzuki Jimny appeared in the Russian market in a new configuration​

The new Suzuki Jimny in the Alpha configuration appeared in Krasnoyarsk. The corresponding announcement was found by journalists of SpeedMe portal during regular monitoring of the market. The five-door SUV is available at a price of 4.5 million rubles. Suzuki Jimny in the Alpha version is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, as well as a mild hybrid system. This allows the SUV to develop power of 105 hp and 134 Nm of torque. It works paired with a 4-speed automatic and a plug-in mild hybrid.

The five-door version of SUV differs from the three-door version by its increased dimensions. The length of the new car is 3.98 meters, and the wheelbase is 2.59 meters. For comparison - the three-door version has a length of 3.64 meters, and wheelbase - 2.25 meters. Width and height remain the same. Due to the increased dimensions new Suzuki Jimny has more space inside the cabin. The rear sofa can accommodate up to three people. The trunk volume has increased to 208 liters (in compare with 85 liters in the three-door model) and can be increased to 332 liters when the rear seat is folded.

Alpha includes climate control, cruise control, rearview camera, multimedia system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a host of safety features including anti-lock brakes, stability control and hill start assist.

 

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AVTOVAZ will spend a record 600 million rubles on production modernization

AVTOVAZ is modernizing production, adjusting existing equipment, and repairing household infrastructure during the current corporate vacation, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reports. According to Maxim Sokolov, the head of enterprise, an additional 600 million rubles has been allocated for these purposes -...

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AVTOVAZ will spend a record 600 million rubles on production modernization​

AVTOVAZ is modernizing production, adjusting existing equipment, and repairing household infrastructure during the current corporate vacation, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reports. According to Maxim Sokolov, the head of enterprise, an additional 600 million rubles has been allocated for these purposes - a record amount in recent times. For example, from July 29 to August 18, inspection and commissioning of existing and new equipment for the launch of LADA Aura in Togliatti and LADA e-Largus in Izhevsk are being carried out.

As previously reported by "AUTOSTAT" agency, the production of LADA Aura will start already in September this year. As for LADA e-Largus, the launch of this model is scheduled for the 3rd quarter of 2024. In addition, LADA Granta welding and assembly lines are being modernized for the production of the new LADA Iskra model. The areas of formation and delivery of set kits to the assembly line are being prepared, test stands for finished cars are being modernized.

Also, the assembly line of LADA Niva engines and the warehouse of auto components are being updated. Also, during the corporate vacation works on stocking of auto components for quick restart of production and its uninterrupted work in the future are being carried out. Repair of the household infrastructure is in full swing - dressing rooms, showers, bathrooms and other common areas are being tidied up. In addition, the ventilation and air conditioning systems of the production buildings are being cleaned and maintained.

 

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Moscow has over a quarter of all electric cars in Russia

The experts of AUTOSTAT agency have already reported that there are just over 50 thousand electric cars in Russia (as of July 1, 2024). In addition, they decided to provide data on the regional structure of this parc.

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Moscow has over a quarter of all electric cars in Russia​

The experts of AUTOSTAT agency have already reported that there are just over 50 thousand electric cars in Russia (as of July 1, 2024). In addition, they decided to provide data on the regional structure of this parc.

As it turned out, more than 40% of all electric cars in the country are located in the Central Federal District, which amounts to 20.8 thousand vehicles. About every ninth electric car is registered in Siberia (5.9 thousand vehicles), and every tenth - in the Far East (5.1 thousand vehicles). Volga and North-Western Federal Districts have the same indicators (5 thousand vehicles each). The Southern Federal District is slightly behind them (4.8 thousand vehicles). There are 3 thousand electric cars in the Urals, and the least number of electric cars in the North Caucasus (1 thousand vehicles).

Among the constituent entities of Russian Federation, Moscow has the largest parc of electric cars (13.8 thousand vehicles), which accounts for 27.4% of the total number. In other words, more than a quarter of all electric cars in the country are registered in the capital. Moscow Region (3.8 thousand vehicles) and Krasnodar Territory (3.3 thousand vehicles) are next in the regional ranking. St. Petersburg, Irkutsk Region and Primorsky Territory crossed the threshold of 2,000 registered electric cars, while five more regions (the Kaliningrad Region, the Novosibirsk Region, the Sverdlovsk Region, the Khabarovsk Territory and Tatarstan) surpassed the 1,000 threshold.

 

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Used cars are named, which are most often bought by Russians

The most popular passenger used car in Russia is LADA 2107 sedan, according to experts of

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Used cars are named, which are most often bought by Russians​

The most popular passenger used car in Russia is LADA 2107 sedan, according to experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency. Thus, according to the agency, 62.7 thousand used AvtoVAZ "2107" were bought in the first half of 2024. The second place in this rating is taken by another LADA model - hatchback 2114 ("Samara-2"), which from January to June sold 59.1 thousand vehicles. It is followed by two Koreans - Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris (55.8 thousand and 54.3 thousand vehicles).

And the fifth position is taken by the best-seller of the secondary market in 2023 - Ford Focus. For 6 months of 2024, the result of this model amounted to 51.1 thousand used vehicles. In addition, the top 10 popular used cars in the Russian Federation at the end of 1 half of year included sedan LADA 2170 Priora (48.6 thousand vehicles), LADA 4x4 SUV (47.3 thousand vehicles), Toyota Corolla (45.2 thousand vehicles), Toyota Camry (38.6 thousand vehicles) and LADA 2110 sedan (38.4 thousand vehicles).

Recall that at the end of January - June of this year, residents of Russian Federation bought 2.75 million used cars. This is slightly less (-0.2%) than in the same period of 2023.

 

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/mass-car-production-started-at-the-former-volkswagen-plant-in-kaluga/

14/08/2024
MASS CAR PRODUCTION STARTED AT THE FORMER VOLKSWAGEN PLANT IN KALUGA
The former Volkswagen plant in Kaluga has started the car production. By the end of the year, it is planned to produce 27 thousand cars, according the governor of the region, Vladimir Popov.

Recall that in July 2023, Volkswagen confirmed the value of the transaction for the sale of the Russian business, the transaction amount was EUR 125 million. At the same time, the former Russian representative office of Volkswagen (Volkswagen Group Rus LLC) was renamed AGR Automotive Group (AGR LLC).

 

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It turned out how much the Moskvich car assembler earned 16:12 - Social Bites

The salary of the mechanical assembly mechanic at the Moskvich plant is 86.2 thousand rubles. This is exactly the amount offered to the candidate for this position, judging by the following assessment. announcement On the website hh.ru. The specified amount is before taxes. The employee's...

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