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[Yommie]

New ABS and stabilization systems production to begin in Russia 15:45 - Social Bites

The former Robert Bosch Samara plant (now NAMI Innovative Systems) is scheduled to begin production of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and exchange rate stabilization systems (ESC) for cars within six months. reports TASS, citing the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov...

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New ABS and stabilization systems production to begin in Russia 15:45​

By Anika
September 6, 2024

The former Robert Bosch Samara plant (now NAMI Innovative Systems) is scheduled to begin production of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and exchange rate stabilization systems (ESC) for cars within six months. reports TASS, citing the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov.

“In parallel, work is underway at the NAMI Test Center to configure ABS and ESC software together with Russian automakers. Production of auto parts at the plant in Samara is planned to begin in six months, Alikhanov told the agency.

Currently, the plant in Samara is installing equipment to organize the production of these components, the Minister noted.

Prior to this, AvtoVAZ president Maxim Sokolov said that the plant would consider the possibility of purchasing ABS and ESC from the former Robert Bosch Samara plant, which came under the control of NAMI.

Previously in Russia by a third decreased new truck for sale.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

Russians named the main disadvantages of Chinese cars 12:54 - Social Bites

The main disadvantages of Chinese cars include the short service life and low power of turbo engines, delays when shifting gears, and difficulties with suspension reliability. The head of the PEC: MALL market Sergey Burov told socialbites.ca about this. "A turbocharged engine can become unusable...

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Russians named the main disadvantages of Chinese cars 12:54​

By Anika
September 6, 2024

The main disadvantages of Chinese cars include the short service life and low power of turbo engines, delays when shifting gears, and difficulties with suspension reliability. The head of the PEC: MALL market Sergey Burov told socialbites.ca about this.

“A turbocharged engine can become unusable after 150-250 thousand km, while naturally aspirated engines can be repaired only after 300-400 thousand km. The procedure for repairing or replacing a turbocharger is expensive,” Burov warned.

According to him, the power characteristics of the engines of some Chinese cars do not match the weight and expected dynamics of gear shifting, and often difficulties in shifting occur in Chinese cars with robotic transmission.

“Difficulties with suspensions remain – some models are not designed for difficult Russian roads and may become unusable after 30-50 thousand km,” the expert said.

Burov also concluded that in Chinese cars that have just entered the market, media system menu items may be translated incorrectly.

Russians before warned about the dangers of mixing different types of gasoline.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

Truck sales collapse in Russia 13:11 - Social Bites

Truck sales in Russia decreased by 32.6% in August compared to the same month in 2023, reports analytical agency "Avtostat". While 10.9 thousand new trucks were sold in Russia in August, this figure broke a historical record with 16 thousand trucks sold in the same month of the previous year.…

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Truck sales collapse in Russia 13:11​

By Anika
September 6, 2024

Truck sales in Russia decreased by 32.6% in August compared to the same month in 2023, reports analytical agency “Avtostat”.

While 10.9 thousand new trucks were sold in Russia in August, this figure broke a historical record with 16 thousand trucks sold in the same month of the previous year.

In August, the Chinese brand Sitrak took first place in truck sales with 1.77 thousand units sold. It is followed by the domestic KamAZ with 1.67 thousand vehicles sold. They are followed by the Chinese Shacman, Dongfeng and FAW. They sold 1.59 thousand, 1.05 thousand and 936 trucks in August, respectively.

By the end of eight months of 2024, 82.8 thousand new trucks were sold in Russia, which is 10.1% less than in the period from January to August 2023.

Russians before named The main disadvantages of Chinese cars.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

Sales of Chinese VGV crossovers started in Russia 14:52 - Social Bites

Sales of VGV U70 Pro and U75 Plus crossovers have started in Russia. This was reported in the VGV release received by socialbites.ca. “The cars are adapted to AI-92 and also have a ground clearance of up to 200 mm. All VGV vehicles are equipped with reliable classic automatic transmissions…

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Sales of Chinese VGV crossovers started in Russia 14:52​

By Anika
September 6, 2024

Sales of VGV U70 Pro and U75 Plus crossovers have started in Russia. This was reported in the VGV release received by socialbites.ca.

“The cars are adapted to AI-92 and also have a ground clearance of up to 200 mm. All VGV vehicles are equipped with reliable classic automatic transmissions with torque converters, the company said in a statement.

Car prices start from 2.05 million rubles, depending on the exchange of the old car. Car prices without this condition to start From 2.15 million rubles.

The crossovers are available in eight trim levels and seven colors. There are five-seater and seven-seater versions. The top-of-the-range crossover U75 Plus is equipped with a two-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 200 hp. and an eight-speed transmission. The younger model is equipped with a 1.5 turbocharged engine.

The VGV passenger car brand is owned by the famous Chinese truck manufacturer Sinotruk.

It was before declassified new BYD transition.






Source: Gazeta

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Sinotruk's VGV brand cars are cool.

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[Yommie]

@Viet @Hamartia Antidote @Sharma Ji @VCheng

Wow! No more Western and non Chinese Asian brands in the top 10.

Russia August 2024: Jetour and Haval M6 break ranking records

Jetour is up to #7 in the Russian brands ranking in August. 148,338 new cars hit Russian roads in August, a 35.1% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date volume is now up 65.3% to 1,003,899. Lad…

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[Yommie]

How many second-hand cars did Russians buy in August? 21:35 - Social Bites

In August 2024, 584.6 thousand second-hand cars were sold in Russia, reports "Autostat Information" with reference to data on vehicle re-registration. This is 10% less than in the same month of 2023, when 647.1 thousand used cars were sold in Russia. For eight months, sales of used cars in Russia…

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How many second-hand cars did Russians buy in August? 21:35​

By Anika
September 7, 2024

In August 2024, 584.6 thousand second-hand cars were sold in Russia, reports “Autostat Information” with reference to data on vehicle re-registration.

This is 10% less than in the same month of 2023, when 647.1 thousand used cars were sold in Russia. For eight months, sales of used cars in Russia fell by 6% compared to the same period last year. From January to August 2024, 4.1 million used cars were sold in Russia, compared with 4.4 million a year earlier.

Compared with July 2024, sales of used cars in August increased by 2.5% (570.2 thousand cars were re-registered in Russia in July).

In August, Russians bought the most used Lada (141.1 thousand cars). Japanese Toyota is in second place (58.7 thousand cars). They are followed by Kia, Hyundai, Nissan and Volkswagen.

Previously UAZ clarified information about its three new products.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

A Russian-made Renault Sandero was seen leaving AvtoVAZ at 19:33 - Social Bites

A batch of new Russian-made Renault Sandero cars was removed from the AvtoVAZ territory. This new-generation model was supposed to enter the assembly line of the Russian factory in 2022. About this reports Motor.ru. An eyewitness from Togliatti managed to film a car transporter loaded with cars...

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A Russian-made Renault Sandero was seen leaving AvtoVAZ at 19:33​

By Anika
September 7, 2024

A batch of new Russian-made Renault Sandero cars was removed from the AvtoVAZ territory. This new-generation model was supposed to enter the assembly line of the Russian factory in 2022. About this reports Motor.ru.

An eyewitness from Togliatti managed to film a car transporter loaded with cars covered in camouflage film near the factory. The cars are equipped with rims of different designs, which hints at different configurations of the cars planned to be assembled in Russia. The cars are equipped with wheel arch protection made of unpainted plastic – these parts are typical for the Sandero Stepway version with increased ground clearance.

The further fate of the prototypes is not reported. AvtoVAZ’s new development Lada Iskra is based on the same platform as the new Logan and Sandero, but uses import-substituted components.

Previously UAZ It has been said about your future new products.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

UAZ announced three new products 11:59 - Social Bites

UAZ plans to launch three new vehicles in the near future, reports - analytical agency "Avtostat" with reference to the press service of the plant. In particular, the Pro family trucks are expected to switch to diesel engines in 2025. This applies to both the rear-wheel drive "Truck" truck and…

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UAZ announced three new products 11:59​

By Anika
September 7, 2024

UAZ plans to launch three new vehicles in the near future, reports – analytical agency “Avtostat” with reference to the press service of the plant.

In particular, the Pro family trucks are expected to switch to diesel engines in 2025. This applies to both the rear-wheel drive “Truck” truck and the all-wheel drive version. It is also planned to start installing a new manual transmission on the Patriot SUVs. Later, a restyled version of the Patriot is planned to be released.

As of August 2024, UAZ sold about 3 thousand vehicles in Russia, 45% of which were from the SGR (“Loaf”) family.

Before that, it was known that there were Haval Jolion cars in Belarus for sale At least 200 thousand rubles cheaper than in Russia.

It was learned that the number of new passenger cars imported to Russia also increased in August. It turned out 12-year record

Previously in Iran elongated The life of the first generation Renault Logan.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

Russians were given the name Honda engine that can travel 500 thousand kilometers 17:19 - Social Bites

The Honda model series has a reliable engine that can travel 500 thousand kilometers. It has been installed in Honda Civic, CR-V and Accord cars since 2006. In this regard reported Igor Katsubo, expert of “Behind the Wheel” magazine. “The engine block is aluminum, power can vary from 150 to…

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Russians were given the name Honda engine that can travel 500 thousand kilometers 17:19​

By Anika
September 7, 2024

The Honda model series has a reliable engine that can travel 500 thousand kilometers. It has been installed in Honda Civic, CR-V and Accord cars since 2006. In this regard reported Igor Katsubo, expert of “Behind the Wheel” magazine.

“The engine block is aluminum, power can vary from 150 to 155 hp depending on the model. The engine uses a single camshaft driven by a chain drive,” Katsubo wrote.

The 2.0 engine with the factory index R20A without turbocharging does not have hydraulic timing compensators, so valve clearance must be adjusted every 80 thousand km. The service life of this engine can be extended by using high-quality oil and its regular replacement, as well as observing the rules for warming up and operating without overload.

Russians before named The main disadvantages of Chinese cars.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

AvtoVAZ plant caught fire in Tolyatti, fire was recorded on video 14:17 - Social Bites

AvtoVAZ plant caught fire in Togliatti. About this reports Telegram channel 112. “The fire occurred in the 2nd building of the automotive giant’s metallurgical production facility. The publication stated that the molding line, which covered an area of 50 square meters, caught fire. According to...

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AvtoVAZ plant caught fire in Tolyatti, fire was recorded on video 14:17​

By Anika
September 8, 2024

AvtoVAZ plant caught fire in Togliatti. About this reports Telegram channel 112.

“The fire occurred in the 2nd building of the automotive giant’s metallurgical production facility. The publication stated that the molding line, which covered an area of 50 square meters, caught fire.

According to initial data, there are no casualties. The published images show dense smoke.

Before that from the territory of AvtoVAZ was taken out a batch of new Russian-made Renault Sandero cars. This new-generation model was supposed to enter the assembly line of the Russian factory in 2022.

An eyewitness from Togliatti managed to film a car transporter loaded with cars covered in camouflage film near the factory. The cars are equipped with rims of different designs, which hints at different configurations of the cars planned to be assembled in Russia. The cars are equipped with wheel arch protection made of unpainted plastic – these parts are typical for the Sandero Stepway version with increased ground clearance.

Haval Jolion parades in Belarus before It turned out to be Much cheaper than in Russia.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

@Hamartia Antidote

Looks like Leopard 5 be giving BYD an edge over Tesla in Russia.

BYD – официальный сайт дилеров и импортеров BYD

Автомобили BYD в России | Официальный сайт салонов, дилеров и импортеров BYD, цены

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[Yommie]

A reliable crossover from Germany was chosen, which costs less than 2 million rubles 03:16 - Social Bites

In the Russian secondary market you can find a reliable second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan for 1.9 million rubles. About this It has been said Sergei Zinoviev, auto expert of the magazine “Behind the Wheel”. “With this amount, you can count on a car with a mileage of about 100 thousand kilometers…

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A reliable crossover from Germany was chosen, which costs less than 2 million rubles 03:16​

By ANIKA
September 9, 2024

In the Russian secondary market you can find a reliable second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan for 1.9 million rubles. About this It has been said Sergei Zinoviev, auto expert of the magazine “Behind the Wheel”.

“With this amount, you can count on a car with a mileage of about 100 thousand kilometers for 6-8 years. But the choice is limited: either a CZCA 1.4 engine (125 hp) with a manual transmission or a CZDA 1.4 (150 hp) with a robot. The publication notes that versions with a diesel engine or a 2.0 gasoline hydraulic automatic transmission are more expensive.

According to the expert, the engines were originally made for AI-98, so AI-95 will not fit them. Among the shortcomings: frequent difficulties with a non-repairable module consisting of two thermostats and a water pump.

Zinoviev also emphasized that the Tiguan is extremely reliable. He also noted the quality of the suspension and body.

Before this in Russia started sale of the new compact crossover Forthing T5 for 1.95 million rubles.

The 1.5 turbo engine produces 144 hp. Other equipment includes a panoramic roof, climate control, front and side airbags and keyless entry. The faux leather seats are heated.

Previously in Belarus reached Reliable Mazda for sale.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

@Viet @Hamartia Antidote @VCheng @Sharma Ji

Russia auto market making a comeback.

Russian car market ranked second in Europe 03:39 - Social Bites

At the end of August, the Russian car market ranked second in Europe. reports "Avtostat", referring to the consulting company GlobalData. Experts noted that in August sales in many countries showed negative dynamics, so the Russian Federation managed to improve its position. In June, Russia took...

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Russian car market ranked second in Europe 03:39​

By ANIKA
September 9, 2024

At the end of August, the Russian car market ranked second in Europe. reports “Avtostat”, referring to the consulting company GlobalData.

Experts noted that in August sales in many countries showed negative dynamics, so the Russian Federation managed to improve its position. In June, Russia took only fifth place.

Germany continued to lead the list of best-selling cars in August with 197,000 cars sold. When we look at the market, if we take Russia into account, it ranks second (148,000 units). England ranks third with 84.5 units.

The rating also includes France (81 thousand units) and Italy (69 thousand units).

Before that reportedHe said that new passenger car sales reached a record level in the last 3.5 years in August.

Last month, 148.3 thousand new passenger cars were sold in Russia. The Russian car market had previously shown a monthly result exceeding this figure in April 2021, when 171.5 thousand cars were sold in the month.

Compared with July 2024, new car sales in Russia increased by 9% and by 35% compared with August 2023.

About a quarter of the passenger cars purchased by Russians in August 2024 were domestic Ladas. China Haval sold 18.6 thousand cars in August, Chery – 16.5 thousand, Geely – 14.5 thousand. Changan follows with 11.4 thousand cars. In total, the listed brands account for two-thirds of the Russian car market.

Previously in Belarus reached Reliable Mazda for sale.






Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

Sales of new trucks fell by one third in August

According to the results of August of this year in our country was sold 10948 new trucks - by 32.6% less than in the same month of 2023. Such data were given by experts of AUTOSTAT agency during the online broadcast

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Sales of new trucks fell by one third in August​

09.09.24

According to the results of August of this year in our country was sold 10948 new trucks - by 32.6% less than in the same month of 2023. Such data were given by experts of AUTOSTAT agency during the online broadcast "AUTOSTAT Operative. Operative information on the Russian car market. Results of August 2024".

Experts note that such a noticeable indicator of market decline is due to a low comparative base - it was in August last year that sales of trucks set a historical record, exceeding 16 thousand vehicles. At the same time neither before nor after they did not even reach 14 thousand vehicles for the month.

It should be also noted that the result of August 2024 is only 3.9% less than in July. Therefore, in general, sales of trucks in Russia still remain at the average monthly level of this year.

Chinese brand SITRAK took the lead in this segment of the market this time, which accounted for 16% of the total volume in August, which corresponds to 1771 sold vehicles. The second place is taken by domestic KAMAZ (1672 vehicles). Also, in the TOP-5 of the most popular brands on the market of new trucks were three more "Chinese" - Shacman (1591 vehicles), Dongfeng (1054 vehicles) and FAW (936 vehicles).

The leader among the models remains SITRAK C7H, which share in the second month of summer amounted to 16% of the total number of trucks sold.

If we consider the results of the first 8 months of 2024, during this period the sales of new trucks in Russia amounted to 82817 vehicles. And this is 10.1% less than in January - August last year.

 

[Yommie]

Sales of new LCVs repeated the maximum in August in 2024

In the last month of summer 9374 new light commercial vehicles (LCV) were sold in Russia, experts of AUTOSTAT agency reported during the online broadcast

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Sales of new LCVs repeated the maximum in August in 2024​

09.09.24

In the last month of summer 9374 new light commercial vehicles (LCV) were sold in Russia, experts of AUTOSTAT agency reported during the online broadcast "AUTOSTAT Operative. Operative information on the Russian car market. Results of August 2024".

As it turned out, this result exactly repeats the maximum for the month this year, which was achieved in April (also 9374 vehicles). We should also note that August figure was 7.3% higher than the July figure and 7.7% higher than a year ago (August 2023).

The domestic brand GAZ remains the leader in terms of sales of light commercial vehicles in Russia. At the end of summer, it owned a little more than half (50.1%) of the market, which amounts to 4,698 vehicles. The next three positions in the rating are also occupied by Russian brands - UAZ (1,379 vehicles), Sollers (1,168 vehicles) and LADA (1,022 vehicles). Chinese Dongfeng (225 vehicles) closes the top five with a big lag.
Separately, it should be noted that GAZ Gazelle NEXT remains the leader in the model ranking of the new LCV market, its share in August amounted to 31%.

As for the results of 8 months of this year, during this period in our country 66 479 light commercial vehicles were sold. This is 25% more than in January-August 2023.