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The new AmberAuto brand is presented in Russia - NAPI

NAPI The new AmberAuto brand is presented in RussiaAvtotor has announced the creation of a new automobile brand, production of electric vehicles will be launched under the AmberAuto brand in Kaliningrad.

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07/02/2024
THE NEW AMBERAUTO BRAND IS PRESENTED IN RUSSIA
Avtotor has announced the creation of a new automobile brand, production of electric vehicles will be launched under the AmberAuto brand in Kaliningrad.
AmberAuto will produce a range of electric vehicles "on a technologically independent domestic platform." 2- and 4-seat compact electric vehicles based on own developments and licensed engineering solutions will form the basis of this line-up.
In addition to own developments, the range of AmberAuto will also include several models of electric vehicles adapted for the Russian market, which are being worked on as part of technological cooperation with a number of partners with the prospect of high production localization.

 

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Production of French crossovers will resume in Kaluga - NAPI

NAPI Production of French crossovers will resume in Kaluga Automotive Technologies LLC, which restarted the PSMA Rus plant in the Rosva Industrial Park in Kaluga, will resume production of Citroen C5 Aircross and Peugeot 4008 crossovers.

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07/02/2024
PRODUCTION OF FRENCH CROSSOVERS WILL RESUME IN KALUGA
Automotive Technologies LLC, which restarted the PSMA Rus plant in the Rosva Industrial Park in Kaluga, will resume production of Citroen C5 Aircross and Peugeot 4008 crossovers.
It is known that the importer, distributor and manufacturer of cars will be Automotive Technologies LLC, which receives components from an unnamed eastern partner. At the same time, the PSMA Rus plant is a rental site for production. In the future, the company may set up production of Citroen C5 X and resume assembly of commercial Peugeot Partner and Opel Combo models.
Detailed information about the models produced is not yet available.

 

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Experts told about changes in the structure of the Russian car market in January

The experts of the analytical agency

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Experts told about changes in the structure of the Russian car market in January

The experts of the analytical agency "AUTOSTAT" reported how the structure of the new passenger car market changed in the first month of 2024. Thus, in January of this year the share of legal entities decreased: if a year ago it was 20.8% of the total sales volume, now it is 17.2%.
Sergey Udalov, Executive Director of "AUTOSTAT" agency, notes that this may be due to the fact that corporate purchases were made in December, and the budget for the current year has not yet been approved in all companies.
Accordingly, the share of individuals, on the contrary, increased from 79.2% to 82.8%. In addition, in January there is a change in the market structure by body type. For example, the share of station wagons increased significantly for the year - from 64% (in January 2023) to 70% (in January 2024). Sergey Udalov attributes this to the growth in sales of Chinese cars on the Russian market. The whole point is that the "Chinese" are represented mainly in the SUV segment, where models with the body type "station wagon" are offered. But the share of hatchbacks/leafbacks has halved - from 14% to 7%.
There have been certain changes in the market structure by fuel type. Thus, the share of sales of diesel-powered cars fell 2.5 times - from 4.1% to 1.6%. At the same time, the share of hybrids and electric cars in the market increased. For the former, this indicator increased almost 4 times (from 1.1% to 4.3%), and for the latter - more than twice (from 0.8% to 1.9%).
Note: the publication uses data from JSC PPK ("Passport Industrial Consulting") - a joint venture of JSC E-Passport and AUTOSTAT LLC.

 

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Avtotor announced a new brand AmberAuto creation

Kaliningrad plant Avtotor has announced the creation of a brand for the production of a line of electric cars, which was named

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Avtotor announced a new brand AmberAuto creation

Kaliningrad plant Avtotor has announced the creation of a brand for the production of a line of electric cars, which was named "AmberAuto". The product line is based on two- and four-seat compact electric cars created on the basis of in-house developments and licensed engineering solutions, which are the intellectual property of Avtotor. The launch of the line of electric cars under the AmberAuto brand is planned for 2024, the press service of the company reports.
The range will also include several electric car models, the work on which is being carried out within the framework of technological co-operation with a number of partners. These are models deeply adapted for use in Russian conditions, with the prospect of high localization of production. All products to be manufactured by Avtotor under the AmberAuto brand are included in the unified localization program. For its implementation, 12 new plants are being set up at the new Avtotor production site in the Kaliningrad Region, which will produce not only electric cars themselves, but also dozens of automotive components, including critical items such as electric engine, gearbox, traction battery, power electronics, as well as electric car chassis, body and body systems, steering, etc.
The cluster will be launched already. Some of the cluster's enterprises will be launched as early as 2024. The phased implementation of the plan is aimed at achieving a localization level of over 90%. The cluster enterprises will provide a full production cycle, starting from casting and ending with the production of individual car interior elements.
The project to create production of electric cars and car components is being implemented under a special investment contract between Avtotor, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the government of the Kaliningrad Region. The volume of investments for the implementation of the announced plans, taking into account the existing investment commitments, amounts to more than 70 billion rubles.

 

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Sales of the M-Hero I hybrid SUV have started in Russia

Motorinvest has started sales in Russia of premium SUV M-Hero I, which is already available for order at official dealers of the brand. The cost of the novelty is from 15 million 990 thousand rubles, the press service of the company reports. The first model of the brand M-Hero I is offered with...

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Sales of the M-Hero I hybrid SUV have started in Russia

Motorinvest has started sales in Russia of premium SUV M-Hero I, which is already available for order at official dealers of the brand. The cost of the novelty is from 15 million 990 thousand rubles, the press service of the company reports. The first model of the brand M-Hero I is offered with three electric engines with a total power of 816 hp and peak torque of 1050 Nm, as well as an internal combustion engine, which acts as a generator to recharge the lithium battery.
The large SUV accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6 seconds. The triple 65 kWh lithium battery allows the hybrid SUV to cover a distance of 175 kilometers on electric power using the WLTP methodology. The luxury E-SUV will have a total range of 750 kilometers of autonomous driving under the WLTP methodology.
The exterior of the brutal M-Hero I SUV is characterized by sharp edges of the body panels and a massive front grille, as well as matrix LED headlights, made in the form of a crosshair, and an unusual arrangement of taillights. The all-wheel drive SUV has the following dimensions: 5,066 mm in length, 1,934 mm in width and 2,080 mm in height. The interior of the M-Hero I is finished with premium trim materials, including Nappa leather and rare wood veneers.
The steering column has a memory function and is electrically adjustable for reach and height. Front and rear seats have heating, ventilation and massage functions, as well as a wide range of settings.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", the company Motorinvest published the price of the new seven-seat crossover Evolute i-SPACE, which becomes the first hybrid of the brand. The novelty will be available at a price of 3 million 899 thousand rubles. Production of the model will be set up at the Motorinvest plant in the Lipetsk region.

 

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The best-selling crossovers and SUVs of January 2024 have been named

The bestseller in the SUV segment on the Russian market in January 2024 was a compact crossover Haval Jolion. Last month, sales of this model increased 2.7 times and totaled 4,344 cars, according to the experts of the AUTOSTAT agency with reference to the data of JSC PPK* and taking into account...

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The best-selling crossovers and SUVs of January 2024 have been named

The bestseller in the SUV segment on the Russian market in January 2024 was a compact crossover Haval Jolion. Last month, sales of this model increased 2.7 times and totaled 4,344 cars, according to the experts of the AUTOSTAT agency with reference to the data of JSC PPK* and taking into account its own segmentation.
The second place in the rating of the most popular crossovers and SUVs was taken by Geely Monjaro with the indicator of 3,649 cars.
The third result was shown by LADA Niva Legend SUV - 3328 cars, which is 60% more in compare with last year.
Then comes Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max, which found 3282 owners (8.4 times growth). LADA Niva Travel, which has sold 3222 vehicles (+9.2%), closes the top five. The top-10 most popular SUV models in January also include Geely Coolray (2,673 vehicles, +49.1%), Chery Tiggo 4 PRO (2,583 vehicles, 5-fold growth), OMODA C5 (2,331 vehicles, +96.4%), Haval M6 (2,093 vehicles) and Changan CS55 Plus (1,781 vehicles).
* PPK JSC ("Passport Industrial Consulting") is a joint venture of Electronic Passport JSC and AUTOSTAT LLC

 

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Moskvich plant produced 31 thousand cars in 2023

The plant Moskvich at the end of 2023 produced 31 thousand cars. This was reported to the agency

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Moskvich plant produced 31 thousand cars in 2023

The plant Moskvich at the end of 2023 produced 31 thousand cars. This was reported to the agency "AUTOSTAT" in press service of enterprise. Since start of sales in March 2023 until the end of year, more than 15.3 thousand Moskvich cars (including more than 1.5 thousand electric cars) were sold, with almost 19 thousand cars shipped to dealers.
The share of sales to public sector does not exceed 10% of the total volume. Recall that in November 2022 Moskvich automobile plant launched serial production of Moskvich 3 crossover, and in December its electric version called Moskvich 3e appeared on the assembly line of enterprise. In September 2023, plant Moskvich began serial production of Moskvich 6 liftback.
As for the further development of the Moskvich model line, in the first half of 2024 it is planned to start serial production of a mid-size crossover Moskvich 5, and closer to the end of the year will be presented D-class crossover called Moskvich 8.

 

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It became known what crossovers may be produced in Kaluga

The company

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It became known what crossovers may be produced in Kaluga​

The company "Automobile Technologies" in December 2023 launched production of a pilot batch of mid-size crossovers at the facilities of PSMA Rus plant in the Kaluga region, and serial production will begin in 2024. The company promised to announce name of locally assembled model at the start of sales.
According to the portal "Auto Mail.ru" with reference to its sources, the plant "PSMA Rus" in Kaluga will produce French co-platform models built on the platform EMP2: these are already known to Russians Citroen C5 Aircross and Peugeot 4008, now supplied to our country from China. In the future, Citroen C5 X crossback should appear on the assembly line of the enterprise.
Also, the Kaluga plant may resume production of commercial models Peugeot Partner and Opel Combo. Obviously, the models assembled at PSMA Rus will be versions for the Chinese market. It is not excluded that in the future they may be adapted for Russia, as well as localized.
Recall that in April 2022, Stellantis concern and Mitsubishi stopped production of cars at the PSMA Rus plant in Kaluga following the cessation of imports. Investments in the company, which produces cars on a full cycle, amounted to 550 million euros. The capacity of PSMA Rus is designed to produce 125 thousand cars per year.

 

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DFSK ix7 flagship crossover presented in Russia

Motorinvest, the official distributor of Dongfeng passenger car range in Russia, has presented the flagship crossover DFSK ix7. Production of the novelty for the Russian market will be organized at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad, the start of sales will be announced additionally.

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DFSK ix7 flagship crossover presented in Russia​

Motorinvest, the official distributor of Dongfeng passenger car range in Russia, has presented the flagship crossover DFSK ix7. Production of the novelty for the Russian market will be organized at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad, the start of sales will be announced additionally.
At the initial stage DFSK ix7 will be available in a rich Journey configuration, the press service of the company reports. The model will complement the line-up of the DFSK family of cars on the Russian market, which is currently represented by a seven-seat crossover DFSK 580. The seven-seat crossover DFSK ix7 has the following dimensions: 4 930 mm in length and 1 935 mm in width with a wheelbase of 2 810 mm. The model has a three-row interior layout and a panoramic sliding roof.
The DFSK ix7's heated and ventilated front seats are electrically adjustable and have memory. Also interior included dual-zone climate control with deflectors for all rows of seats, interior lighting with 7 colours and an audio system with 9 speakers. The climate control panel has separate shortcut keys. Among the electronic aides are the frontal collision warning assistant, blind spot monitoring system, lane keeping system, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking system, traffic jam assistance system and others. Under the bonnet of DFSK ix7 is a 2-litre turbo engine with an output of 231 hp, which works in combination with a classic hydromechanical "automatic" and an all-wheel drive system with imitation differential lock.
To date, the range of Dongfeng passenger cars in Russia is represented by a business-class sedan Aeolus Shine Max, all-wheel drive frame pickup DF6, as well as a seven-seat crossover Dongfeng 580. At the end of 2023, Dongfeng passenger cars found 682 buyers in the Russian market, which is 87% more in compare with the previous year, according to the experts of AUTOSTAT agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK"*.

 

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The former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg will start serial production of cars in the second quarter

Serial production of cars at the former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg will begin in the second quarter of 2024. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov on air of the TV channel

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The former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg will start serial production of cars in the second quarter​

Serial production of cars at the former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg will begin in the second quarter of 2024. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov on air of the TV channel "Russia 24".
In general, according to him, the volume of car production in Russia at the end of 2024 will definitely not be less than last year. "We have found our industrial partners for almost all production sites in the automotive industry, and this year is already the final year in terms of reaching the new nomenclature that will be produced at these sites," - said the Deputy Prime Minister.
Speaking about the program of preferential car loans for families in the Far East, D. Manturov said that up to 3 thousand cars will be sold in the region. As previously reported by AUTOSTAT, Art Finance has completed the transaction for the purchase of 100% of shares in the authorized capital of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus LLC, the assets of which include two production sites of the company located in St. Petersburg: a plant in the Kamenka industrial zone and a plant in the Shushary industrial zone (formerly owned by General Motors). The HMMR (Hyundai) plant will be renamed in the near future.

 

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Atom electric car with updated design unveiled

Kama has presented an updated design of the Atom electric car, the serial production of which is planned to be launched in 2025. The changes have improved the aerodynamic characteristics and ergonomics of the electric car, the company\'s press service reports. The main features of the Atom...

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Atom electric car with updated design unveiled​

Kama has presented an updated design of the Atom electric car, the serial production of which is planned to be launched in 2025. The changes have improved the aerodynamic characteristics and ergonomics of the electric car, the company's press service reports. The main features of the Atom remain the same - hinged doors without a centre pillar, dynamic light bar, as well as front and rear optics in the original design.
The developers of the electric car improved the functional sample, which was presented in May 2023. Changes were made to aerodynamics, which affects range, handling, pollution and noise levels, as well as ergonomics, optimization of engineering design and manufacturing processes, safety and vehicle certification. To improve aerodynamic properties, specialists have modified the rear spoiler, which now not only improves driving performance but also visually extends the roof line, as well as the rear view mirrors and wheel arches.
In addition, they have added an active grille, changed the slope of the front end and the profile of the rear edge of the bonnet, developed a rear diffuser and made a local optimization of the D-pillar to differentiate between laminar and turbulent flow zones at the rear of the car. The developers have also improved the headlight unit and the contour of the functional LED strip, under which the radar module and camera for the ADAS 2.0+ driver assistance system are located.
The Atom electric car will be equipped with a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor with a range of 500 kilometers on a single charge. The electric car has the following dimensions: 3,995 mm in length, 1,780 mm in width and 1,615 mm in height. Turning radius is 4.9 meters and ground clearance is 170 mm.

 

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MG Motor starts sales in Russia

Mir-Distributor, the official distributor of MG Motor in Russia, plans to start selling 10 new models of the legendary brand in 2024. Currently, the MG5 sedan is already available in the dealerships, and VTA certificates obtaining for other models is also at the final stage, the company\'s press...

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MG Motor starts sales in Russia​

Mir-Distributor, the official distributor of MG Motor in Russia, plans to start selling 10 new models of the legendary brand in 2024. Currently, the MG5 sedan is already available in the dealerships, and VTA certificates obtaining for other models is also at the final stage, the company's press service reports. Thus, in the first half of 2024 it is planned to officially start sales of MG6 business class liftback, as well as MG HS and MG ZS crossovers.
Then the MG7 softback, as well as crossovers MG RX5, MG RX9 and HS PHEV should enter the Russian market. Information about three more novelties will appear later. Also closer to the start of sales prices and equipment of models will be announced. MG Motor cars are assembled at the plant of SAIC Motor concern in China. For sales and service of MG Motor cars the company "Mir-Distributor" has built a network of official dealers in Russia.
It includes more than 30 centres in 18 cities. It is planned to expand the dealer network in the future. The distributor plans to reach sales volumes of more than 20 thousand MG Motor cars in Russia.
"As for new players in the Russian car market, China is the only one of all friendly countries that has a powerful car industry with modern innovative technologies and is able to enter foreign markets with competitive products. Outstanding export opportunities of China we are now observing on the Russian market", - says Viktor Pushkarev, deputy head of the analytical department of "AUTOSTAT" agency.

 

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JAC T8 pickup truck became available for order in Russia

Russian JAC dealers have started accepting pre-orders for the JAC T8 pickup truck, which replaces the T6 pickup truck in the brand\'s model range. The latter is now produced at the plant

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JAC T8 pickup truck became available for order in Russia​

Russian JAC dealers have started accepting pre-orders for the JAC T8 pickup truck, which replaces the T6 pickup truck in the brand's model range. The latter is now produced at the plant "Automotive Industrial Technologies" in Vladivostok and is presented on the market under the name Sollers ST6, writes the portal "Chinese cars".
JAC T8 is a mid-size pickup with a five-seat cabin, which has the following dimensions: 5 325 mm in length, 1 880 mm in width and 1 830 mm in height with a wheelbase of 3 090 mm. Ground clearance is 220 mm, and the parameters of the cargo area are equal to 1,520 x 1,520 x 470 mm. Recall, JAC T6 was a little more compact - 5,310 x 1,830 x 1,810 mm, but the dimensions of the JAC T8 Pro with the "regular" T8 completely coincide.
The front suspension of the pickup truck is independent, spring on two transverse arms with a stabilizer bar. The rear suspension is dependent leaf spring. The engine range of JAC T8 includes a 2-liter turbo petrol engine with an output of 196 hp and a turbodiesel of the same volume with 139 hp. In conjunction with both units works only 6-speed manual transmission with an all-wheel drive system and 2-speed gearbox from Borg Warner with self-locking differential Eaton.
Maximum speed of JAC T8 is 150 km/h. The exterior of the pickup stands out due to a massive grille, side sills, 18-inch two-tone wheels and xenon headlights in combination with diode headlights. As for the interior, the analogue dashboard is adjacent to a 9-inch touchscreen with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And the classic air conditioning with mechanical "twist wheels" does not exclude the presence of a 360° panoramic view system with 8 parking sensors.

 

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AVTOVAZ will restore production of full-featured versions of all LADA models in 2024

AVTOVAZ has completed the transition to a reliable alternative supplier of airbags for LADA Vesta and LADA Granta. According to the press service of the enterprise, from February 7, 2024 all LADA Vesta, coming off the assembly line of AVTOVAZ, are equipped with two airbags. Upon completion of...

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AVTOVAZ will restore production of full-featured versions of all LADA models in 2024​

AVTOVAZ has completed the transition to a reliable alternative supplier of airbags for LADA Vesta and LADA Granta. According to the press service of the enterprise, from February 7, 2024 all LADA Vesta, coming off the assembly line of AVTOVAZ, are equipped with two airbags. Upon completion of the cycle of necessary tests and calibrations, the return of the driver's airbag on the LADA Granta will occur by the end of February 2024, and the front passenger - in March.
Recall that failures with the supply of airbags occurred in mid-autumn 2023, when a foreign supplier refused to ship products due to direct sanctions imposed against AVTOVAZ. Thanks to prompt preventive actions, the company managed to accumulate a sufficient stock of these components, which covered the needs of production almost until the end of last year.
Also, a reliable alternative supplier was quickly found, whose airbags underwent a full cycle of tests before being put into production. As Maxim Sokolov, President of AVTOVAZ, noted, 2024 will be in many ways a breakthrough year in achieving technological sovereignty in components and options, import supplies of which have become unavailable due to the introduction of the sanctions regime. "For example, already in March we will start producing Vesta with an updated LADA 1.8 EVO engine and automatic transmission, in the third quarter we plan to return to LADA Vesta ESP system, rain and light sensors and many other comfort options.
By the end of the year, we expect to equip Granta with climate and cruise control systems, update interior trim materials. But, perhaps, the most important thing will be to improve the safety of cars of the legendary Niva family - tests and works on equipping Legend and Travel models with airbags are in the active phase", - Maxim Sokolov told. Recall that in the second half of 2023, together with the Russian supplier - Itelma company, AVTOVAZ returned all LADA models to the environmental standard "Euro-5", which "with reserve" exceeds the current requirements of technical regulations in Russia.

 

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More than 60 thousand foreign cars imported under parallel imports are connected to ERA-GLONASS

Within the framework of parallel import legal entities and individual entrepreneurs have connected to the state information system

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More than 60 thousand foreign cars imported under parallel imports are connected to ERA-GLONASS​

Within the framework of parallel import legal entities and individual entrepreneurs have connected to the state information system "ERA-GLONASS" more than 60 thousand cars of European, Japanese, Korean and American brands imported to Russia in 2023.
According to the press service of AL "GLONASS", the leader among such foreign cars equipped with SOS buttons was Volkswagen with a share of 21.9%, and the most popular model is Volkswagen Jetta. The top 5 most popular European, Japanese, Korean and American brands of cars imported under parallel import and connected to "ERA-GLONASS" also included Toyota (share - 17.5%), Mazda (8.6%), Mercedes-Benz (5.6%) and Kia (3.8%).
Since 2017, the ERA-GLONASS-connected emergency call device (ECCD) has been a mandatory part of the design of new and imported cars that meet modern safety requirements. Today, more than 10.2 million vehicles are connected to the system. Over 350,000 calls from motorists have required the response of rescuers to help victims of road accidents.