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Tank 700 and Related SUVs: Great Wall Motor’s Russian Market Push

Discover the Tank 700 features, Russia launch timing, and regional powertrain variations for Great Wall Motor’s SUV lineup

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Tank brand’s largest SUV to appear in Russia 14:59​

By Anika
August 28, 2024

The Chinese concern Great Wall Motor will introduce a new SUV, Tank 700, to the Russian market. This is reported by the brand’s press service.

Tank 700 is a frame SUV with a length of 5090 mm and a wheelbase of 3000 mm. The ground clearance is 245 mm, the interior is designed for five people. This is the largest model of the Chinese brand to date.

The car can be purchased with the Hi4 hybrid system, consisting of a V6 3.0, an electric motor and a 9-speed automatic transmission. Total power is 422 hp, electric range is up to 95 km. Average fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 10.8 liters per 100 km.

The start of sales of the Tank 700 in Russia is likely to be scheduled for October 2024.

In China, the SUV is equipped with a three-liter V6 with 360 hp, a 163-horsepower electric motor and a nine-speed automatic transmission.

It happened before this knownIn the fall of 2024, UAZ will begin production of Sollers ST6 pickups.

The car is a rebranded Chinese model JAC T6. The five-seater pickup truck is equipped with a gasoline power unit with a capacity of 176 hp. The car received a six-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive system. The body structure of the car is frame. The dimensions of the cargo compartment are 1520x1520x470 mm, the load capacity of the version is 820 kg. The maximum speed is 150 km / h.

Russians before It has been said About the disadvantages of the Jeep Wrangler SUV.







Source: Gazeta

 

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Disadvantages of Jeep Wrangler SUV explained to Russians 13:50 - Social Bites

Igor Katsubo, automotive expert for Za Rulem magazine It has been said about the disadvantages of a used Jeep Wrangler. So, according to him, in the secondary market you can find enough variants of the Jeep Wrangler worth 1.3 million rubles. These will be three-door versions of the TJ and…

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Disadvantages of Jeep Wrangler SUV explained to Russians 13:50​

By Anika
August 28, 2024

Igor Katsubo, automotive expert for Za Rulem magazine It has been said about the disadvantages of a used Jeep Wrangler.

So, according to him, in the secondary market you can find enough variants of the Jeep Wrangler worth 1.3 million rubles. These will be three-door versions of the TJ and YJ generations of the 1990s. When buying, you need to take into account that this is a convertible and it will be cold to drive around in winter.

Some may not like the interior – it is as simple and practical as the interior of the Lada Niva.

Also, this SUV is not suitable for city driving, commuting or shopping. Its element is serious off-road conditions.

Before this Katsubo It has been saidthat for the price of a new UAZ Patriot you can buy a used Land Rover Discovery or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

On the market you can find a restyled version of the fourth generation Discovery, produced in 2009-2013. It is better to take a closer look at the diesel options: 2.7 liters with 190 hp. or 3 liters with 245 hp. The ground clearance of the car is 240 mm. This model can be called universal for the city, highway and off-road.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is based on the L200 pickup truck. For the price of a Patriot, you can buy a car from 2010 to 2015. Most options are equipped with a 2.5-liter diesel engine with 178 hp.

The developers of the Atomic car previously It has been said About the features of the machine.







Source: Gazeta

 

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A serious problem was discovered in the chassis of the Lada Vesta 13:12 - Social Bites

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ is running a service campaign for the Lada Vesta model. About this reports Lada.online. “If the owner of Vesta contacts the auto center due to the discrepancy of “non-functional noise / hum when driving, localized in the area of the rear or front wheel hub,” a specialist…

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A serious problem was discovered in the chassis of the Lada Vesta 13:12​

By Anika
August 28, 2024

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ is running a service campaign for the Lada Vesta model. About this reports Lada.online.

“If the owner of Vesta contacts the auto center due to the discrepancy of “non-functional noise / hum when driving, localized in the area of the rear or front wheel hub,” a specialist will replace the faulty wheel bearing 8450044940 (front) / 8460013710 (rear) and the new bearing 8450044940 (production date 2024) / 8450043410,” the message states.

Before that, owners of Lada Vesta NG cars started to take Notifications asking you to visit a Lada dealer to check the automatic transmission. In particular, auto center specialists will check the oil level in the Chinese shifter. If the oil level is below normal, the dealer will need to remove the pan and check for chips (needle-shaped). If detected, the shifter will be replaced with a new one.

All work for car owners will be carried out free of charge. Currently, the CVT on the Lada Vesta is available only with a 1.8-liter engine producing 122 hp.

Previously reportedIt was stated that AvtoVAZ has started mass production of Lada Vesta, which has an important security system.







Source: Gazeta

 

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Atomic car developers explained the car's features 11:30 - Social Bites

The production version of the Atom electric car will have passenger doors that open sideways. report "News". "The developers of the Atomic car talked about the design of the doors of the car they plan to produce at the Moskvich plant. Their design promises to provide a comfortable fit and…

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Atomic car developers explained the car’s features 11:30​

By Anika
August 28, 2024

The production version of the Atom electric car will have passenger doors that open sideways. report “News”.

“The developers of the Atomic car talked about the design of the doors of the car they plan to produce at the Moskvich plant. Their design promises to provide a comfortable fit and be safe in the event of a collision. The message states that the doors of the production car will open sideways.

It is noted that the main technical feature of the design of the Atomic car is the exclusion of the central pillar, which led to an increase in space in the cabin. The front row of seats has an electric drive. The interior also has atmospheric lighting.

The electric car will be comparable in size to the Lada Granta in a hatchback body: length 3995 mm, width – 1780 mm. Ground clearance 170 mm, wheels from 17 to 19 inches are provided. The Atom will have a fully independent MacPherson strut suspension in front and a multi-link independent suspension in the rear.

The vehicle will be rear-wheel drive only. The power plant will be able to produce 204 hp, while the 77-kilowatt battery will be able to travel up to 500 km without recharging. When charging at a powerful station, eight minutes will be enough to gain energy to travel 100 km.

It happened before this knowndomestic electric car “Atom” will cost 2.5 million rubles.

Previously reportedProduction of Russian Atomic car to begin in 2025.







Source: Gazeta

 

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Russians told why buying a Renault Duster is dangerous 09:33 - Social Bites

When purchasing a Renault Duster from the secondary market, the buyer should be prepared for the difficulties in choosing original spare parts, especially body parts. In this regard reports autonews.ru, with reference to the director of the car service and detailing center Fit Service Evgeniy...

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Russians told why buying a Renault Duster is dangerous 09:33​

By Anika
August 28, 2024

When purchasing a Renault Duster from the secondary market, the buyer should be prepared for the difficulties in choosing original spare parts, especially body parts. In this regard reports autonews.ru, with reference to the director of the car service and detailing center Fit Service Evgeniy Evteev.

“The service technician did not observe any unsolvable problems with the maintenance of Renault Duster in Russia: there is a wide choice of spare parts among analogues, but there are difficulties with original parts, especially with body panels,” the expert noted.

He also noted that, despite its high reliability, the crossover has a number of typical problems. For example, the car often leaks oil seals and shock absorbers fail. In addition, the car has poor-quality interior materials, as well as poor-quality paintwork and corrosion protection.

It happened before this 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 saidIs it possible to identify low-quality gasoline “by eye”?







Source: Gazeta

 

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It has become clear when UAZ will start production of the Sollers ST6 pickup truck 09:11 - Social Bites

UAZ will start production of Sollers ST6 pickups in autumn 2024. About this in your Telegram channel stated Governor of the Ulyanovsk Region Alexey Russkikh. "The production of Sollers ST6 cars at the UAZ industrial site is planned to begin in November this year. In the future, it is planned…

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It has become clear when UAZ will start production of the Sollers ST6 pickup truck 09:11​

By Anika
August 28, 2024

UAZ will start production of Sollers ST6 pickups in autumn 2024. About this in your Telegram channel stated Governor of the Ulyanovsk Region Alexey Russkikh.

“The production of Sollers ST6 cars at the UAZ industrial site is planned to begin in November this year. In the future, it is planned to produce 8-10 thousand ST6 and ST8 cars per year,” it was stated.

Previously, the production of Sollers ST6 pickup trucks was established at the former Mazda plant in Vladivostok. The car is a rebranded Chinese model JAC T6. The five-seater pickup truck is equipped with a gasoline power unit with a capacity of 176 hp. The car received a six-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel drive system. The body structure of the car is frame. The dimensions of the cargo compartment are 1520x1520x470 mm, the load capacity of the version is 820 kg. The maximum speed is 150 km / h.

The pickup is available in two trim levels – Basic and Comfort. The basic equipment of the pickup includes two airbags, air conditioning, cruise control, on-board computer, audio system, electrically adjustable side mirrors and power windows, heated front seats and rear parking sensors. The Comfort version includes a multimedia system with six speakers and a large touch screen, as well as a rear-view camera.

Previously reportedUAZ modernized the Bukhanka, which has been produced for more than 60 years.







Source: Gazeta

 

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/updated-volga-cars-will-become-available-in-the-citydrive-car-sharing-service/

28/08/2024
Updated Volga cars will become available in the Citydrive car sharing service
Improved models of Volga GAZ-24 and GAZ-3102 will become available in the Citydrive service, according to Yulia Varlamova, PR director of the service.

These are high-capacity cars equipped with engines coupled with rear-wheel drive system. It is assumed that they will be available for both classic rental and long-term rental.

According to Ms. Varlamova, the launch of the updated models is possible as early as September 2024.

 

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The updated Chery eQ7 crossover will enter the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI The updated Chery eQ7 crossover will enter the Russian market Chery eQ7 crossover equipped with an electric power plant should reach Russia in the near future

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28/08/2024
The updated Chery eQ7 crossover will enter the Russian market
Chery eQ7 crossover equipped with an electric power plant should reach Russia in the near future.

The basic version Ziyou Edition includes cruise control, rear parking sensors, voice recognition, heated front seats and a tire pressure sensor.

The model is equipped with 211-HP electric unit mounted on the rear axle. The range is 512 km. The maximum speed reaches 180 km/h. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes the novelty 8 seconds.

The exact date of the crossover's release to the Russian market is still unknown. Previously, it was planned to launch sales before the end of this summer.

 

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The new Volkswagen Tavendor appeared in Russian dealerships - NAPI

NAPI The new Volkswagen Tavendor appeared in Russian dealerships A large Moscow company has brought a new batch of Volkswagen Tavendor crossovers of 2024 year of manufacture to the Russian market.

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28/08/2024
The new Volkswagen Tavendor appeared in Russian dealerships
A large Moscow company has brought a new batch of Volkswagen Tavendor crossovers of 2024 year of manufacture to the Russian market. The cost of the model in Russia will be 7.3 million rubles.

The novelty will be offered to Russian customers in a version equipped with uncontested 2.0-liter 220-HP engine coupled with automatic gear box and all-wheel drive. The maximum speed of the car is 220 km/h.

The crossover will be equipped with LED optics, rear parking sensors, cruise control, remote key and climate control.

 

[Yommie]

The updated Chery eQ7 crossover will enter the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI The updated Chery eQ7 crossover will enter the Russian market Chery eQ7 crossover equipped with an electric power plant should reach Russia in the near future

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28/08/2024
The updated Chery eQ7 crossover will enter the Russian market
Chery eQ7 crossover equipped with an electric power plant should reach Russia in the near future.

The basic version Ziyou Edition includes cruise control, rear parking sensors, voice recognition, heated front seats and a tire pressure sensor.

The model is equipped with 211-HP electric unit mounted on the rear axle. The range is 512 km. The maximum speed reaches 180 km/h. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes the novelty 8 seconds.

The exact date of the crossover's release to the Russian market is still unknown. Previously, it was planned to launch sales before the end of this summer.

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Sollers ST6 pickup trucks will be produced in Ulyanovsk

Sollers automobile manufacturing group will launch production of Sollers ST6 pickup trucks at the industrial site of Ulyanovsk automobile plant in November. About it writes

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Sollers ST6 pickup trucks will be produced in Ulyanovsk​

Sollers automobile manufacturing group will launch production of Sollers ST6 pickup trucks at the industrial site of Ulyanovsk automobile plant in November. About it writes "Interfax" with reference to the telegram channel of the governor of Ulyanovsk region Alexei Russkikh.

The governor at a meeting with top managers of the company "Sollers" discussed its internal investments in the development of UAZ. He stressed that 1.5 billion rubles have already been allocated for the modernization of the car plant this year. And in 2025 it is planned to launch a new production of safety system components, such as electronic control units, steering wheels, belts and airbags. In addition, the meeting touched upon the issues of social programs for employees and salary increases.

Alexey Russkikh also noted that in the future Ulyanovsk automobile plant plans to produce 8 - 10 thousand ST6 and ST8 vehicles per year. Now ST6 pickup trucks are produced in Vladivostok at the plant "Automotive Industrial Technologies". Recall, the Sollers ST6 pickup truck has been produced since September 2023. The model is equipped with one of two engines. The first is a diesel with an output of 136 hp, the second is a gasoline engine (176 hp). Both engines work in combination with a 6-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive system with reduction gear.

As previously reported by AUTOSTAT, Sollers and the government of Ulyanovsk region signed a program to promote the development of the industrial site of Ulyanovsk automobile plant for 2024 - 2026. The program envisages measures to develop the automotive industry and infrastructure of the UAZ industrial site.

 

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Hyundai has filed about two dozen applications for trademark registration in Russia

South Korean automaker Hyundai filed at least 17 applications for registration of its trademarks with Rospatent in August. As RIA Novosti found out by looking in the electronic database of the office, the applications relate to automobiles, car components and accessories. These are trademarks of...

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Hyundai has filed about two dozen applications for trademark registration in Russia​

South Korean automaker Hyundai filed at least 17 applications for registration of its trademarks with Rospatent in August. As RIA Novosti found out by looking in the electronic database of the office, the applications relate to automobiles, car components and accessories. These are trademarks of both Hyundai and its sub-brand Genesis. This gesture can be regarded as the company's desire to return to the Russian market one day, and then we are talking about a certain potential strategy for the future. Because, according to the law, if the right holder does not use a trademark for three years, it can be canceled. However, the same actions may also mean the usual protection of intellectual property, the desire to protect their goods from possible copying by third parties, including sales of cars by unofficial dealers.

It should be noted that such a policy in Russia today is pursued by a number of companies that have left our market in the last couple of years. It should be recalled that Korean automaker Hyundai was actively selling its cars (both passenger cars and commercial vehicles) in Russia, having industrial assets in our country. These are a car assembly plant in St. Petersburg and the former site of General Motors, which were sold at the end of 2023.

According to AUTOSTAT agency, as of July 1, 2024, more than 2.8 million Hyundai vehicles were registered in the Russian Federation (of which passenger cars - more than 2.6 million vehicles). At the same time, the company retained its obligations on warranty and post-warranty service of vehicles in operation in our country.

 

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Hongqi will provide 150 cars for the Eastern Economic Forum

Chinese premium brand Hongqi will become the official automotive partner of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2024), which will be held in Vladivostok from September 3 to 6. As part of the event, Hongqi will provide 150 cars for the forum\'s car fleet, the brand\'s press service reports. They will...

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Hongqi will provide 150 cars for the Eastern Economic Forum​

Chinese premium brand Hongqi will become the official automotive partner of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2024), which will be held in Vladivostok from September 3 to 6. As part of the event, Hongqi will provide 150 cars for the forum's car fleet, the brand's press service reports. They will be used for transfers of speakers, partners and guests of WEF-2024.

The organizers will have at their disposal flagship sedans H9, business class minivans HQ9 and business class sedans H5. As part of WEF-2024, visitors will be able to get acquainted with the H9 sedan in detail and sign up for a test drive. It has also become known that Hongqi brand recently signed a dealership agreement with Avtomir, which will represent the brand in Vladivostok and Khabarovsk.

The signing of this agreement means that the dealer network of Hongqi now covers the entire continental territory of Russia. Recall that in Russia Hongqi model range consists of 7 cars: sedan H9, premium full-size electric crossover E-HS9, business class minivan HQ9, full-size crossover HS7, business sedan H5, mid-size crossover HS5 and compact crossover HS3. As it was reported earlier by AUTOSTAT agency, 3198 new Hongqi cars were sold in Russia in 7 months of 2024 (according to the data of PIC*). This is 7.6 times more than in the same period last year.

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

 

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There are more than 330 thousand pickup trucks in the Russian Federation

At the middle of this year in Russia there were 331.6 thousand pickup trucks, which is 0.7% of the total number of registered cars. Such data are contained in the report

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There are more than 330 thousand pickup trucks in the Russian Federation​

At the middle of this year in Russia there were 331.6 thousand pickup trucks, which is 0.7% of the total number of registered cars. Such data are contained in the report "Vehicle Park in the Russian Federation as of 01.07.2024". About 30% of all pickup trucks in our country belong to Japanese brand Toyota, which corresponds to 97.1 thousand vehicles. Approximately one fifth belongs to another brand from Japan - Mitsubishi (69.3 thousand vehicles).

And almost every seventh pickup truck is a model of Ulyanovsk automobile plant (45.4 thousand vehicles). Cars of the same brands form the top three in the model rating of the Russian pickup fleet - Toyota Hilux (89.3 thousand vehicles), Mitsubishi L200 (68.7 thousand vehicles) and UAZ "Pickup" (45.4 thousand vehicles). Almost every tenth pickup truck in Russia has Moscow "residence" - 32.4 thousand vehicles are registered in the capital. The second place in the regional ranking is taken by Primorsky Krai with the result of 19.5 thousand vehicles. The third position is occupied by Moscow region, where 17.1 thousand pickup trucks are registered.

Also, we should note St. Petersburg, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, Krasnodar Krai and Irkutsk region - each of these subjects of the Russian Federation also has more than 10 thousand pickup trucks. The indicators of other regions are below this mark.

 

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Production of SITRAK and Howo trucks may be established at the plant in Kaluga

Kaluga plant of AMO (former Volvo Trucks) may start assembling trucks of Chinese company Sinotruk, according to the telegram channel

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Production of SITRAK and Howo trucks may be established at the plant in Kaluga​

Kaluga plant of AMO (former Volvo Trucks) may start assembling trucks of Chinese company Sinotruk, according to the telegram channel "Russian Car".

Its most famous brands are SITRAK and Howo. According to insiders, the probability of producing Chinese trucks at this site is very high. At the moment in Kaluga small-scale assembly of "Ural" cars. Earlier it became known that SITRAK and Howo cabs are being tested on Ural trucks. In addition, at the end of May the deputy head of the secretariat of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia Li Feng confirmed that all major manufacturers of trucks from China are negotiating the localization of production in our country.

As previously reported by the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PIC"*, at the end of 7 months of this year in our country were sold 71 869 new trucks - by 5.2% less than in the same period of 2023. Domestic KAMAZ is the leader among brands in this market, while SITRAK and Howo are on the second and seventh lines of the rating, respectively.

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