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03/04/2025
The new BMW X3 became available in Russian dealerships
The new generation BMW X3 has been delivered to Russian dealers. According to Tarantas News, the novelty was brought to Russia in two versions under the parallel import scheme.

The standard X3, manufactured in the USA, is available with two different powertrains – 2.0-liter petrol engine capacity of 190 or 258 HP, or diesel engine with a similar displacement and capacity of 197 HP. The cost of the petrol version of the crossover starts from 9,200,000 rubles, diesel one – from 10,500,000 rubles.

An extended version of X3 assembled in China and equipped exclusively with 2.0-liter 258-HP turbocharged petrol engine will also be offered to Russian customers. It can be purchased at the price starting from 8,900,000 rubles.

All versions of the crossover, regardless of the body length or the production location, are equipped with the power plant paired with 8-speed automatic gear box and all-wheel drive.

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03/04/2025
AvtoVAZ reported sales results for March 2025
Following results of March 2025, 28,699 LADA cars and light commercial vehicles were sold in Russia, Autonews reports with reference to AvtoVAZ's press service.

Sales figures increased by 7.4% on February of the current year, but decreased by 33% on the previous year. According to Maxim Sokolov, the company head, such results confirm the previously announced forecast on the decline in sales in the first quarter. Mr. Sokolov cites the high key rate, the tightening of credit conditions by the Central Bank and the large volume of import of foreign-brand cars in 2024 as the reasons for the sales decline.

Lada Granta became the sales leader in March 2025. The model sales increased by 22.5% on February and amounted to 11,767 units. A total of 29,705 cars were sold in Russia in the first quarter. Moreover, following results of the past month, 7,111 units were sold, and over three months – 21,906 LADA Vesta were sold. As for Lada Largus, 1,947 passenger versions and 918 vans were sold in March, and a total of 7,136 units were sold in the first quarter.

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03/04/2025
KAMAZ has published the results of its activities for 2024 in accordance with IFRS
KAMAZ PTC summed up its performance in 2024 in accordance with international financial reporting standards. The consolidated revenue of the KAMAZ group of organizations amounted to 393 billion 654 million rubles, net profit for the year amounted to 731 million rubles.

Revenue growth was recorded in the group's main business segments: sales of trucks, passenger vehicles (buses and electric buses), and spare parts.

EBITDA for 2024 amounted to 33 billion 610 million rubles, having slightly decreased from 38 billion 96 million rubles on the previous year.

The dynamics of net profit was significantly influenced by an increase in interest expenses related to the growth in the loan cost, as well as an increase in income tax expenses due to recalculation of taxes at a new rate of 25%.

The results of 2024 were expected and predictable. KAMAZ PTC, being under pressure from sanctions, continues its import substitution program and projects to modernize production and develop a new model range. Investments in 2024 amounted to 8% of revenue, which corresponds to the previous year level.

A total of more than 54.6 thousand commercial vehicles were produced in 2024, which was a 3% rise on 2023 (about 53 thousand units were produced in the similar period of the previous year). In particular, 1,596 buses and 688 electric buses, 4,368 trailers and semi-trailers, 554 concrete mixers, 5,742 medium-duty and low-duty Kompas vehicles were produced. The production of heavy-duty trucks amounted to 41,677 units.

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03/04/2025
KAMAZ-54901 tractor unit was tested in the fleet of TC TRANSITCITY LLC
The next tests of K5 generation vehicles took place in the fleet of TC TRANSITCITY LLC. KAMAZ-54901 tractor unit was delivered for testing in accordance with ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). The test period was one month. The purpose of the test drive is to demonstrate the performance, reliability and adaptation of the vehicle to the requirements of the modern logistics market to a potential customer.

KAMAZ-54901 tractor unit is the flagship of the company's new model range. The vehicle is equipped with a new KAMAZ six-cylinder inline engine capacity of 482 HP and a 12-speed robotized gear box. The vehicle's features include a spacious cabin with a flat floor, a multi-steering wheel with cruise control, and a modern onboard information system with a 15.6-inch touchscreen display.

During the test drive, special attention was paid to the maneuverability and controllability of the vehicle in conjunction with a loaded tank. According to the test results, the truck demonstrated dynamism and smooth running even on difficult sections of the highway.

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