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Rostec head proposes introducing protective measures against car imports 14:53 - Social Bites

Rostec Chairman Sergei Chemezov stated Reuters reported that car imports to Russia require regulation. "After the departure of Western brands, there was a shortage of cars on the market, and it had to be covered somehow. By the way, we should thank the Chinese for this. Today, there is no…

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Rostec head proposes introducing protective measures against car imports 14:53​

ByAnika
August 21, 2024

Rostec Chairman Sergei Chemezov stated Reuters reported that car imports to Russia require regulation.

“After the departure of Western brands, there was a shortage of cars on the market, and it had to be covered somehow. By the way, we should thank the Chinese for this. Today, there is no shortage of cars on the market. I believe that the government will find a solution. Import of assembled cars can be regulated by protective measures,” Chemezov said.

Before that, in seven months of 2024 imported 4.4 thousand cars, which is six times more than in the same period in 2023.

“4,443 cars imported from China for personal use by individuals were cleared by Ussuri customs officers during the seven months of 2024. This is six times more than during the same period in 2023. Moreover, almost half of the cars imported in 2024 (2,137) were cleared in the last two months.”

The most popular models for import were Changan, Chery and Geely. These are both new and used cars.

Previously reportedHe said the dealers’ union had warned that prices of cars from China would increase by 10%.





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Russians were told which second-hand car they could buy for 1.5 million rubles 13:30 - Social Bites

In the secondary market, you can buy a car of Korean, Russian and a number of German automakers with a budget of 1.5 million rubles. Roman Titov, deputy general director of the Avilon automobile group for used cars, told socialbites.ca. “For this money you can find a good option from…

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Russians were told which second-hand car they could buy for 1.5 million rubles 13:30​

By Anika
August 21, 2024

In the secondary market, you can buy a car of Korean, Russian and a number of German automakers with a budget of 1.5 million rubles. Roman Titov, deputy general director of the Avilon automobile group for used cars, told socialbites.ca.

“For this money you can find a good option from the domestic auto industry: Lada Vesta, XRay, there is a wide choice from Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia. You can also consider the Japanese Nissan Note, Almera, as well as Volkswagen Polo and Jetta,” Titov said.

According to him, for this amount it is possible to buy Lada cars from four years old, and foreign cars from six years old. It is also important to make sure that such a car has a transparent service history with mileage recorded by dealers, and the car is not used in a taxi.

Car dealer Sergei Novikov told socialbites.ca that with a budget of 1.5 million rubles, the most suitable choice would be the Korean Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio, as well as the Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Rapid with naturally aspirated engines and a classic hydromechanical automatic transmission design. He himself advised that in this price segment it is better not to buy the Polo and Rapid with a robotic transmission.

About what used car you can buy in Russia for 1.5 million rubles, To read In the material “socialbites.ca”.

Russians before listed crossovers with the most reliable CVTs.





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Russia to start production of a new European car 12:54 - Social Bites

Automobile Technologies LLC will start production of new cars at a plant in the Kaluga region. In this regard reports autonews.ru, citing the company's strategic development director Pavel Bezruchenko. "It is planned to start production of a new model towards the end of this year. We are not...

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Russia to start production of a new European car 12:54​

By Anika
August 21, 2024

Automobile Technologies LLC will start production of new cars at a plant in the Kaluga region. In this regard reports autonews.ru, citing the company’s strategic development director Pavel Bezruchenko.

“It is planned to start production of a new model towards the end of this year. We are not disclosing the details yet, but we can say that the implementation of this measure will make it possible to ensure full use of the welding and painting complex in the short term,” he said.

According to the publication, we may be talking about the Peugeot 4008 crossover, but the company has not yet confirmed this information.

It happened before that knownChinese auto brand Hongqi plans to assemble the H5 business sedan at the Unison plant in Belarus.

The length of the Hongqi H5 is 4.98 m, the car is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo engine producing 218 hp. (340 Nm) and an 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive only. Acceleration to hundreds takes 7.8 seconds. The basic version includes a panoramic roof, dual-zone climate control, parking sensors, a video recorder, a 360-degree camera and other options.

The name Hongqi translates from Chinese as “red flag”. The brand was founded by FAW in 1958. Hongqi cars are used as representative vehicles by the PRC leadership.

Previously reportedProduction of Lada Vesta with stability control system has begun in Russia.





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Russians ranked among the most reliable crossovers with CVTs 10:57 - Social Bites

Among cars equipped with CVTs, units installed on crossovers from Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi demonstrate high reliability. In this regard reports "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" with reference to Valery Anyufyev, head of the wheeled equipment evaluation department of the Alfa-Leasing...

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Russians ranked among the most reliable crossovers with CVTs 10:57​

By Anika
August 21, 2024

Among cars equipped with CVTs, units installed on crossovers from Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi demonstrate high reliability. In this regard reports “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” with reference to Valery Anyufyev, head of the wheeled equipment evaluation department of the Alfa-Leasing group of companies.

“The Honda BRJA, which has been installed on the CR-V crossover since 2017, is rightfully considered one of the most reliable CVTs. This unit is an improved version of the previous model and is extremely reliable,” Anyufyev gave an example.

According to him, the Subaru TR580 CVTs, known as Lineartronic, are also extremely reliable. These transmissions are found in the Subaru Forester, Impreza and XV. In Toyota, the K112 shifter manufactured by Aisin, which was installed in the RAV4 until 2019, shows high survivability. Among the reliable ones are the Nissan Murano with the Jatco JF010E CVT and the Mitsubishi Outlander with the Jatco JF011E CVT.

Previously known as AvtoVAZ started Launch of Lada Vesta with stabilization system.





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AvtoVAZ started production of Lada Vesta with an important security system 10:14 - Social Bites

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has begun production of Lada Vesta cars with a localized ESC stability control system, the company's press service reports. “ESC (electronic stability control) returned to Lada Vesta thanks to localization in the Russian Federation. The stability control system combines...

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AvtoVAZ started production of Lada Vesta with an important security system 10:14​

By Anika
August 21, 2024

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has begun production of Lada Vesta cars with a localized ESC stability control system, the company’s press service reports.

“ESC (electronic stability control) returned to Lada Vesta thanks to localization in the Russian Federation. The stability control system combines several functions that increase safety and driving comfort. These are the anti-skid system, traction control system, hill start assistant, anti-lock braking system, as well as switching on the hazard warning lights in case of emergency braking,” the statement reads.

AvtoVAZ also returned to the Lada Vesta a rear-view camera with dynamic lines, rain and light sensors, and two-tone alloy wheels with a diameter of 16 inches.

It happened before that knownAvtoVAZ will start production of the new Lada Aura car in September 2024, he said.

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, he was an employee of the accounting department of AvtoVAZ. suspicious in fraud.





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Passenger car imports from Japan to Russia fall by 34% 09:26 - Social Bites

In July 2024, Japan reduced the supply of passenger cars to Russia (one of the main categories of trade turnover of the two countries) by 34.3% compared to the same period last year. reports TASS cites data from the Japanese Ministry of Finance. At the same time, supplies of automobile…

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Passenger car imports from Japan to Russia fall by 34% 09:26​

By Anika
August 21, 2024

In July 2024, Japan reduced the supply of passenger cars to Russia (one of the main categories of trade turnover of the two countries) by 34.3% compared to the same period last year. reports TASS cites data from the Japanese Ministry of Finance.

At the same time, supplies of automobile spare parts to Russia in July increased by 13% compared to the same month in 2023.

It happened before that knownIt was stated that the cost of purchasing new and used cars for Russians in the first half of 2024 will be 6.93 billion rubles.

Russians spent only 37% of this amount (2.59 billion rubles) on new cars. The total market capacity in 2023 was 12.64 trillion rubles, but new cars accounted for only 27% of this amount, or 3.37 billion rubles.

In the Ministry of Industry and Trade statedHe said that the Russian car market will start to recover and by 2024 the sales level could reach 1.3 million units. The department noted that in 2026 the sales volume will correspond to the average annual sales volume in 2015-2021. The market will gradually grow by 1% per year starting from 2027. Thus, by 2030 the Russian car market will reach the level of 1.8 million cars per year, and by 2035 the sales volume will reach 1.9 million cars per year.

It’s happened before knownIt is stated that the fastest-selling vehicle in the second-hand car market is the Chevrolet Cruze.





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FAW announces new crossover for Russia 16:42 - Social Bites

Chinese automaker FAW announced that the Bestune T90 mid-size crossover will appear in Russia in the near future. This was reported by the brand's press service. The company noted that the new product will be the brand's flagship in Russia. It is known that the car is built on a…

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FAW announces new crossover for Russia 16:42​

By Anika
August 20, 2024

Chinese automaker FAW announced that the Bestune T90 mid-size crossover will appear in Russia in the near future. This was reported by the brand’s press service.

The company noted that the new product will be the brand’s flagship in Russia. It is known that the car is built on a modernized FMA-A2 platform. Its dimensions are 4718 x 1880 x 1710 mm, and the wheelbase is 2772 mm. The technical equipment of the new model is unknown. But in Belarus the car is sold with a 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 179 hp. or with a 2-liter supercharged unit producing 252 hp. In the first case, the T90 received a 7-speed “robot”, and in the second – an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The crossover also features an 8-inch instrument cluster, head-up display, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, etc.

Before that reportedautomaker FAW will complete sales of the flagship Bestune T99 crossover in Russia next year, and it will be replaced by an updated model;

“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.

Previously UAZ modernized “Bukhanka” has been produced for over 60 years.





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SUV segment accounts for more than 60% of cars purchased by corporate entities

The structure of purchases of automotive equipment for corporate fleets has changed significantly in recent years. This was reported by Sergey Udalov, Executive Director of AUTOSTAT agency, at the conference

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SUV segment accounts for more than 60% of cars purchased by corporate entities​

The structure of purchases of automotive equipment for corporate fleets has changed significantly in recent years. This was reported by Sergey Udalov, Executive Director of AUTOSTAT agency, at the conference "Maintenance of corporate fleets" held within the framework of the MIMS Automobility Moscow exhibition. The expert noted that corporate clients began to buy more SUV segment cars, the share of which in the total volume of purchases at the end of the first half of 2024 amounted to 60.6%.

At the same time, in 2021 this indicator was 45%, and in 2023 it was at its peak - 65%. Of course, this is largely due to Chinese brands, which supply our market mainly crossovers. But the share of B-class cars, on the contrary, began to fall: from 30% in 2021 to 19% in 2024. And this is explained by the departure from the Russian market of such models as Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Rapid, Renault Logan. In fact, today there are only LADA Granta and Vesta left.

At the same time, the expert drew attention to the increase in the share of purchases of C-class cars (from 3% to 7.6%) and pickup trucks (from 2% to 5%) by legal entities. The reason for this trend is the appearance of new models from China on the market. At the same time, the share of purchases of D-class cars (from 11% to 5.5%) and MPV/LAV segments, i.e. minivans and station wagons with increased capacity (from 7% to 1.2%) decreased.

 

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LADA Vesta received a localized ESC system and other new options

AVTOVAZ has started production of LADA Vesta family cars in updated configurations. Now they will be equipped with ESC system of domestic production, as well as a number of new options for the brand LADA, reports the official website of the manufacturer. The directional stability system (ESC)...

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LADA Vesta received a localized ESC system and other new options​

AVTOVAZ has started production of LADA Vesta family cars in updated configurations. Now they will be equipped with ESC system of domestic production, as well as a number of new options for the brand LADA, reports the official website of the manufacturer. The directional stability system (ESC) was previously available for LADA Vesta.

However, after foreign partners left the market, ESC temporarily stopped being installed on cars. At the same time, domestic manufacturers have started to localize this system. The ESC system includes several functions that increase the safety and comfort of driving. These include anti-skid system, traction control system, hill start assist, anti-lock brakes, as well as the inclusion of emergency signaling in case of emergency braking. At the same time, ESC allows you to disable some of the functions by pressing the appropriate button on the dashboard, but when the car reaches a speed of 57 km/h, they are automatically activated.

In addition, the cars of LADA Vesta family are now again equipped with side airbags, three-stage heated front seats, rearview camera with dynamic lines of the trajectory, power folding mirrors, rain and light sensors, the function of disabling the front passenger airbag, rear armrest, front power windows with Auto mode. Also cars externally now differ two-tone alloy wheels with a diameter of 16 inches of a new design.

Separately, it is worth noting that for the first time in the standard version on LADA cars there are front parking sensors and a system of control of blind spots with indication in the rearview mirrors. In addition, the optics of LADA Vesta was supplemented with LED fog lights with a turn illumination function. And also cars of this family received heated windshield washer nozzles.

 

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UAZ Bukhanka with Euro-5 engine has returned to the market

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UAZ Bukhanka with Euro-5 engine has returned to the market​

UAZ "Bukhanka" commercial vehicle of SGR family is available again with the engine of the current environmental standard "Euro-5". This was found out by specialists of portal "Price Auto" following the results of the monitoring of the sites of manufacturers officially represented in Russia. Recall that in 2022, due to the breakdown of logistical chains in the supply of components, the enterprises of the domestic automotive industry switched to the production of cars of less stringent environmental standards ("Euro-2" or "Euro-0").

But as alternative suppliers were found, cars with Euro-5 engines began to return to the market. Now it has touched the legendary Bukhanka. If we compare its cost with the "Euro-5" engine, it turns out to be 20 thousand rubles higher than the analogs with "Euro-2". Now the recommended retail prices for Bukhanka with Euro-5 engine are from 1,450,000 to 1,540,000 rubles (including delivery of the car to the dealer center - 50 thousand). This is 1.3 - 1.4% more than for versions with "Euro-2". Despite the differences in environmental standards, the engine power remains the same - 112.2 hp.

There are also differences in the engine indices: ZMZ 409055 - for Euro-5; ZMZ 40911 - for Euro-2. Both engines are paired with a 5-speed manual transmission from the Chinese company BAIC.

 

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Bestune T90 crossover will soon appear in Russia

The flagship crossover Bestune T90 from the Chinese automobile concern FAW will soon appear in the Russian market. According to the press service of the company

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Bestune T90 crossover will soon appear in Russia​

The flagship crossover Bestune T90 from the Chinese automobile concern FAW will soon appear in the Russian market. According to the press service of the company "FAW Cars", this model is created on the improved modular platform FMA-A2. Thanks to it, the increased wheelbase makes the Bestune T90 one of the most spacious cars in the segment of mid-size crossovers.

Other details about this crossover are not yet reported. However, the car is already available on the market of Belarus. There, the Bestune T90 is offered with two engines. The first one is a 1.5-liter with an output of 170 hp, which works in tandem with a 7-speed robotized gearbox. The second engine is a 2-liter with an output of 252 hp, which is paired with an 8-speed automatic. The drive is front-wheel drive. The length of Bestune T90 crossover is 4,718 mm, width - 1,880 mm, and height - 1,710 mm. Mixed fuel consumption is from 7.2 liters per 100 km. Maximum speed for the car with a 1.5-liter engine is 200 km/h, and with a 2-liter engine - 220 km/h. In the Belarusian market, the car is offered in four colors - white, black, beige and blue.

Already in the basic configuration Bestune T90 is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, keyless access, electrically adjustable mirrors. The interior is leather and the driver's seat is adjustable in six directions.

 

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There are about 2 million passenger cars in St. Petersburg

The volume of passenger car fleet in St. Petersburg is gradually approaching 2 million vehicles. Thus, according to AUTOSTAT agency, as of July 1, 2024, 1 million 820 thousand cars were registered in the Northern Capital. And this is the fourth result among regional fleets - after Moscow, Moscow...

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There are about 2 million passenger cars in St. Petersburg​

The volume of passenger car fleet in St. Petersburg is gradually approaching 2 million vehicles. Thus, according to AUTOSTAT agency, as of July 1, 2024, 1 million 820 thousand cars were registered in the Northern Capital. And this is the fourth result among regional fleets - after Moscow, Moscow Region and Krasnodar Territory.

About every eighth car in the St. Petersburg fleet belongs to the domestic brand LADA (the share is more than 12%), which corresponds to 225 thousand vehicles. Next in this rating is the Korean brand Kia (138 thousand vehicles). The third position is taken by Volkswagen cars (123 thousand vehicles). Korean Hyundai and French Renault also crossed the threshold of 100 thousand registered cars (120 thousand and 111 thousand vehicles, respectively).

Despite the leadership of LADA in the brand rating, it is not even in the top ten among the models. Ford Focus is the leader here - by the middle of the year there were 44 thousand of such cars in St. Petersburg. Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio are slightly behind the leader, having the same indicators (43 thousand cars each). Volkswagen Polo (42 thousand units) is slightly behind them, and Skoda Octavia (34 thousand among the models) is in the top 5.

 

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AVTOVAZ will allocate additional more than 200 million rubles for social benefits

AVTOVAZ has approved socio-economic measures and projects aimed at improving the quality and life of the company\'s employees, according to the VK group

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AVTOVAZ will allocate additional more than 200 million rubles for social benefits​

AVTOVAZ has approved socio-economic measures and projects aimed at improving the quality and life of the company's employees, according to the VK group "At the plant". The order to develop these measures was signed back in March by Maxim Sokolov, the president of the automobile plant. So, by September 1, large families will be paid 5 thousand rubles for each child. If both parents work at AVTOVAZ, either of them can receive the payment.

In addition, parents with many children will be added 2 days to the annual paid vacation. Stimulus payments for the birth of the first and subsequent children will be available from January 1, 2025. Their amount will be from 10 thousand to 50 thousand rubles. The amount of payments to female employees on maternity leave has also been increased - from 70% to 100% of the minimum wage rate of a 1st class worker. In addition, in 2025 employees will have access to passes to swimming pools and fitness centers if they pass the TRP standards and undergo routine medical check-ups.

The social program also provides for additional support to the participants of the special military operation and their families. According to Dmitry Mikhalenko, Vice President for HR and Social Policy at AVTOVAZ, the company has decided to increase the amount of the collective agreement by more than 200 million rubles, which will be allocated for social benefits and guarantees starting from 2025.

 

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Moskvich gave permission to build a new engine plant in Russia 15:24 - Social Bites

The Moskvich Automobile Plant is considering the possibility of building a new engine production facility. The commercial director of the automobile plant, Maxim Zlatokrylets, told about this in an interview with the editor-in-chief of Za Rulem magazine, Maxim Kadakov. "Looking ahead to 2026, we...

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Moskvich gave permission to build a new engine plant in Russia 15:24​

By Anika
August 22, 2024

The Moskvich Automobile Plant is considering the possibility of building a new engine production facility. The commercial director of the automobile plant, Maxim Zlatokrylets, told about this in an interview with the editor-in-chief of Za Rulem magazine, Maxim Kadakov.

“Looking ahead to 2026, we are considering localizing the engine and transmission. “Maybe it would make sense to build an engine production facility that will provide engines not only for the Moskvich brand, as is done in China, but also for other car factories,” Zlatokrylets said.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced the resumption of car production under the Moskvich brand in mid-May 2022. Assembly is carried out at the Renault plant, which was transferred to the city’s balance sheet.

Now the Moskvich plant produces the Moskvich 3 crossover, the Moskvich 3e electric car and the Moskvich 6 sedan.

It happened before that knownHe said that cars at the Moskvich plant will now be assembled using full-cycle technology.

Sergei Sobyanin noted that a robotic welding equipment system has been installed to move to a new stage of production. He said that the plant will also carry out special body treatment, which will provide a more durable coating and protect the vehicle from corrosion. In the future, the plant will further localize production and create its own domestic electric vehicle platform, Sobyanin added.

It’s happened before knownHow much will a new Moskvich cost in gas?





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A trademark of Mitsubishi's sports division was patented in Russia 16:12 - Social Bites

The Japanese company Mitsubishi has patented the name of its sports division Ralliart in Russia. reports motor.ru. “An application for registration of the Ralliart trademark filed by the head office of Mitsubishi Motors of Japan was found in the open database of the Federal Institute of...

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A trademark of Mitsubishi’s sports division was patented in Russia 16:12​

By Anika
August 22, 2024

The Japanese company Mitsubishi has patented the name of its sports division Ralliart in Russia. reports motor.ru.

“An application for registration of the Ralliart trademark filed by the head office of Mitsubishi Motors of Japan was found in the open database of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property (FIPS). “Ralliart is the sports division of the company, which emerged in the mid-1980s, and also a sub-brand of sports accessories launched in 2021,” the statement reads.

It is stated that the Ralliart division has recently been selling accessories for the Outlander, Eclipse Cross, RVR and Delica D:5 models in Japan.

It happened before that knownHe said that Chery’s Russian branch has patented a new trademark, Xtrim, in Russia.

The logo, as well as the trademark, is also patented – the word XTRIM written in capital letters, made in the proprietary Chery font.

Also Chery’s patent In Russia, the brand is Couggo. It is not known whether the cars will be sold in this context.

Also Kaliningrad “Avtotor” patent There is a new car brand Ambervan in Russia.

Previously reportedMazda has patented a new logo.





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