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Vehicle shortage ended in Russia for the first time since 2020 09:23 - Social Bites

The passenger car shortage that has been going on for years in Russia has been overcome. In this respect reports RIA Novosti, citing the Russian Association of Automobile Dealers (ROAD). “The famine crisis is over globally. This was initially facilitated by the parallel import mechanism and then...

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Vehicle shortage ended in Russia for the first time since 2020 09:23​

ByANIKA
February 14, 2024

The passenger car shortage that has been going on for years in Russia has been overcome. In this respect reports RIA Novosti, citing the Russian Association of Automobile Dealers (ROAD).
“The famine crisis is over globally. This was initially facilitated by the parallel import mechanism and then by the arrival of Chinese brands. Additionally, domestic automakers have rebuilt their supply chains. The association stated that there is now a healthy competition process in the market.
Many automobile factories have been operating intermittently since 2020, when there was a shortage of semiconductors to produce cars. The lack of these components was felt in both 2022 and 2023.
Before that, he worked at the Ministry of Industry and Trade statedHe said that the Russian automobile market will begin to recover and the sales level may reach 1.3 million units in 2024. The department stated that the sales volume in 2026 will correspond to the average annual sales volume in 2015-2021. The market will gradually grow by 1% per year from 2027. Thus, by 2030 the Russian automobile 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.
Previously reportedIt turned out that Russians spent a record amount of money on buying used cars in 2023.




Source: Gazeta

 

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A new Chinese coupe-crossover is introduced in Russia 12:36 - Social Bites

The new coupe-crossover DFSK ix5 was unveiled in Russia. This was reported by the press service of the official distributor Motorinvest. The crossover has a length of 4685 mm, a width of 1865 mm and a wheelbase of 2790 mm. The car will be offered with an economical 1.5-liter turbo…

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A new Chinese coupe-crossover is introduced in Russia 12:36​

ByANIKA
February 14, 2024

The new coupe-crossover DFSK ix5 was unveiled in Russia. This was reported by the press service of the official distributor Motorinvest.
The crossover has a length of 4685 mm, a width of 1865 mm and a wheelbase of 2790 mm. The car will be offered with an economical 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 137 horsepower. With. and a modifier. In addition, the car will be available with a two-liter turbo engine producing 231 horsepower. With. This engine works in conjunction with the classic hydromechanical automatic transmission.
At the start of sales in Russia, the DFSK ix5 will be available in the mid-range Premium configuration. It includes a tilt-and-reach adjustable steering column, four airbags, ABS and EBD, electronic stability and traction control, keyless entry, a power liftgate and a panoramic sunroof.
The deluxe version will appear later. Equipment includes a forward collision warning system and lane keeping function, an all-round vision system and front and rear parking sensors. DFSK ix5 prices have not been announced yet.
It happened before that knownJetour Traveler in China reportedly has a new version of Silver Dragon Wings adapted for off-road use. The car is equipped with a 254 hp turbodiesel, 7-speed robotic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Previously reportedChina said M-Hero SUVs have arrived at a warehouse in Russia.




Source: Gazeta

 

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Russians named their favorite car brand 11:19 - Social Bites

Chinese Haval became the most popular car brand in Russia in January 2024. In this respect reports analytical agency "Avtostat". “In January, 9.6 thousand Haval cars were sold in the Russian market; This figure is 2.3 times more than last year. As a result, Haval has become the leader among…

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Russians named their favorite car brand 11:19​

ByANIKA
February 14, 2024

Chinese Haval became the most popular car brand in Russia in January 2024. In this respect reports analytical agency “Avtostat”.
“In January, 9.6 thousand Haval cars were sold in the Russian market; This figure is 2.3 times more than last year. As a result, Haval has become the leader among all foreign manufacturers in our country, and the market share of the Chinese brand was 12 percent last month, while it was 9.1 percent the previous year.”
The Jolion crossover remains the most popular Haval model in Russia in January. A total of 4.3 thousand cars were sold. In second place is the Haval M6 crossover (2 thousand cars). Third place goes to the Haval Dargo crossover (1.3 thousand cars).
With data automakers and official importers in Russia in January 2024 Sales 65.2 thousand new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Considering alternative supply channels, Lada, with a number of 83 thousand, was the market leader in the passenger segment (22.3 thousand cars per month), while the market share of this brand decreased from 39% last month to 28%. year.
Previously automobile expert Igor Morzharetto statedIt is stated that the automobile market in Russia has started to recover and is slowly reaching pre-crisis levels.




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Geely is the most popular foreign brand on the Russian market third week in a row

Geely is the leader among foreign brands on the Russian market for the third week in a row. This is reported by experts of the agency

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Geely is the most popular foreign brand on the Russian market third week in a row​

Geely is the leader among foreign brands on the Russian market for the third week in a row. This is reported by experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK"*. Thus, at the end of the 6th week (from February 5 to 11) new Geely cars were sold in the amount of 2686 vehicles. According to this indicator, they are second only to domestic LADA (6035 vehicles) and lead among foreign cars.
Moreover, this situation has been maintained for the third week in a row. Haval (2,610 vehicles) is in third place in the overall standings, Chery (1,944 vehicles) is in fourth place. Changan (1,151 vehicles) is in the top five. Indicators of each of the remaining brands for the last week amounted to less than 1 thousand sold vehicles.
In total, 21875 new passenger cars were sold in Russia in the 6th week - 12.5% less than a week earlier.

 

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Avtotor launched a new brand of commercial vehicles Amber Truck

Kaliningrad plant Avtotor has presented its own brand for commercial vehicles - AmberTruck. The development plan of the new brand involves the production of a wide range of commercial vehicles, the work on which is carried out within the framework of technological cooperation with a number of...

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Avtotor launched a new brand of commercial vehicles Amber Truck​

Kaliningrad plant Avtotor has presented its own brand for commercial vehicles - AmberTruck. The development plan of the new brand involves the production of a wide range of commercial vehicles, the work on which is carried out within the framework of technological cooperation with a number of partners. AmberTruck brand models are adapted for use in Russian conditions, with the prospect of high localization of production, the press service of Avtotor reports.
The production of four AmberTruck models has started on the conveyor of the plant at the same time. The first one is a universal cargo chassis (GVW 9.4 tons; wheelbase 3815 mm and 4500 mm; chassis length 6990 mm; turbocharged diesel engine with a working volume of 2.9 liters with an output of 156 hp at 2800 rpm), plans to produce chassis of this model with GVW 5.5 and 7.5 tons.
The second model is a compact truck chassis for the city (GVW is 3.5 and 5 tons; wheelbase is 3360 mm; chassis length is 5900 mm; 2.8 liter turbocharged diesel engine with an output of 109 hp at 3600 rpm).
The third model is the strongest in the range cargo chassis (GVW is 12 tons; wheelbase is 4750 mm; chassis length is 8435 mm; turbocharged diesel engine 3,8 liters with an output of 170 hp at 2600 rpm). The fourth model is a pickup (GVW 2.8 tons; payload 872 kg; wheelbase 3085 mm; chassis length 5345 mm; turbocharged diesel engine with a working volume of 2.5 liters with an output of 128 hp at 4000 rpm).
AmberTruck chassis are prepared for equipping with a wide range of universal and special superstructures, including flatbeds, vans for various purposes, refrigerators, hydraulic elevators, garbage trucks, wreckers and others. Currently, a set of activities aimed at promoting the products of the new trademark has been developed and is being launched. A network of dealer enterprises has been created.

 

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The market of used buses grew by 6% in 2023

According to the AUTOSTAT agency, 15.7 thousand used buses were bought in Russia during the whole last year. This is 6% more than in 2022. About half (48%) of this volume belonged to the domestic brand PAZ, which in quantitative terms is 7,577 used buses. The second place, with a big lag behind...

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The market of used buses grew by 6% in 2023​

According to the AUTOSTAT agency, 15.7 thousand used buses were bought in Russia during the whole last year. This is 6% more than in 2022. About half (48%) of this volume belonged to the domestic brand PAZ, which in quantitative terms is 7,577 used buses. The second place, with a big lag behind the leader, is occupied by the Korean brand Hyundai (1,078 vehicles).
Belarusian MAZ (1041 vehicles), as well as domestic NEFAZ (841 vehicles) and LIAZ (823 vehicles) are among the five most popular brands of the secondary market of buses. The experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency note that all the listed brands account for a total of 72% of the market. In the model rating of used buses, the first three lines are occupied by domestic "Pazik" vehicles.
The leadership in 2023 is kept by PAZ 3205 with 3612 vehicles. Next are PAZ 3204 and PAZ 423 (2455 and 967 vehicles, respectively). Besides them, NEFAZ 5299 (840 vehicles) and Hyundai Country (746 vehicles) are also in the top-5.

 

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BAIC has revealed novelties appearance terms in Russia

The BAIC BJ40 SUV, which has been sold in Russia since last summer, will soon become available with a diesel engine in spring. This was reported to

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BAIC has revealed novelties appearance terms in Russia​

The BAIC BJ40 SUV, which has been sold in Russia since last summer, will soon become available with a diesel engine in spring. This was reported to "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" in the press service of "BAIC Rus". In addition, a new full-size frame SUV BAIC BJ60 will appear on the Russian market in the summer of 2024.
BAIC BJ40 is expected to get a 2-liter turbo diesel engine with an output of 163 hp, which works in combination with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Currently, the model is offered in our country with a 225 hp 2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, an 8-speed ZF hydromechanical automatic transmission and a plug-in all-wheel drive. The ground clearance of the SUV is 210 mm. The front suspension is independent spring, rear - dependent spring, with a non-cut axle.
As for BAIC BJ60, the SUV in November 2023 received a new design of the front end. Five sections of the radiator grille are preserved, as it is a trademark, but they were made in the form of LED strips, which replaced the U-shaped sections. A vertical element of daytime running lights adds massiveness to the front end. Also redesigned are the taillights and bumper.
The new style has slightly affected the overall length of the BAIC BJ60 SUV. The length has increased by 20 mm to 5,040 mm, width and height remained the same: 1,955 and 1,925 mm, respectively. The novelty has received a hybrid system based on a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an output of 188 hp, but such car is unlikely to appear on the Russian market.
Most likely, in our country the model will be offered with a 2-liter turbo engine with an output of 266 hp paired with an 8-speed "automatic". Recall, sales of BAIC brand cars started in the Russian market in April 2023.

 

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AVTOVAZ is working on a project of LADA cars assembly in Ethiopia

The project of local assembly of LADA cars in Ethiopia is still being worked out, Russian Ambassador in Addis Ababa Evgeny Terekhin said in an interview with RIA Novosti. According to him, Russian LADA cars have proven themselves in Ethiopia: they have proved their reliability and unpretentiousness.

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AVTOVAZ is working on a project of LADA cars assembly in Ethiopia​

The project of local assembly of LADA cars in Ethiopia is still being worked out, Russian Ambassador in Addis Ababa Evgeny Terekhin said in an interview with RIA Novosti. According to him, Russian LADA cars have proven themselves in Ethiopia: they have proved their reliability and unpretentiousness.
For this reason, the diplomat noted, the Ethiopian market is promising for the assembly of LADA cars inside the country. And Ethiopia has enough companies with the necessary experience of cooperation with foreigners. "With one of such companies, the state holding Ethio Engineering Group, "LADA Export" agreed last December to study the economic and technical possibilities of organizing such assembly. Based on the results of such a study, decision will be made on the implementation of the relevant project," said Evgeny Terekhin.
In July 2023, AVTOVAZ President Maxim Sokolov reported about negotiations with Ethiopia on the export of cars and their assembly inside the country. In turn, Ethiopian ambassador to Moscow ChamUgalaUryat said that Addis Ababa would be happy to develop cooperation with AVTOVAZ, including promoting investment in the republic.
As "AUTOSTAT" reported earlier, due to sanctions pressure AVTOVAZ changed its export business model in 2023. Last year about 6.5 thousand LADA cars (-62%) were shipped abroad, their addressees were dealer centers in 8 countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan. Priority export destinations remain the countries of the near abroad, and in the near future it is planned to restart sales in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

 

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KAMAZ forecasts a quarter decline in the heavy truck market in 2024

KAMAZ forecasts the Russian market of trucks with GVW of 14-40 tons in 2024 at the level of 100,000-110,000 vehicles, said Sergey Kogogin, General Director of the group. According to the analytical agency

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KAMAZ forecasts a quarter decline in the heavy truck market in 2024​

14.02.24

KAMAZ forecasts the Russian market of trucks with GVW of 14-40 tons in 2024 at the level of 100,000-110,000 vehicles, said Sergey Kogogin, General Director of the group. According to the analytical agency "AUTOSTAT", last year the market of heavy trucks in Russia grew by 71% (up to 143.7 thousand vehicles).
Thus, according to the announced forecast, the market is expected to decline by 24 - 31%, writes Interfax news agency. The head of KAMAZ noted that truck sales are under pressure of high rates. "90% of vehicles is purchased in leasing. The rates have increased - it is not a fact that the tariff on cargo transportation will be affordable for the business of transportation and payment of such rates," he said.
As previously reported by AUTOSTAT, in 2024 KAMAZ will continue to modernize its production facilities, develop the K5 truck lineup and the passenger vehicle lineup. Work is also planned on P6 engines, development of the Compass line of vehicles and other projects.
First of all, we are talking about the development of vehicles with promising types of powertrains - hybrid, all-electric, hydrogen. Autonomization and robotization systems for vehicles, telematic and intelligent safety and control platforms are also a priority.

 

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BAIC has revealed novelties appearance terms in Russia

The BAIC BJ40 SUV, which has been sold in Russia since last summer, will soon become available with a diesel engine in spring. This was reported to

eng.autostat.ru

BAIC has revealed novelties appearance terms in Russia​

The BAIC BJ40 SUV, which has been sold in Russia since last summer, will soon become available with a diesel engine in spring. This was reported to "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" in the press service of "BAIC Rus". In addition, a new full-size frame SUV BAIC BJ60 will appear on the Russian market in the summer of 2024.
BAIC BJ40 is expected to get a 2-liter turbo diesel engine with an output of 163 hp, which works in combination with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Currently, the model is offered in our country with a 225 hp 2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, an 8-speed ZF hydromechanical automatic transmission and a plug-in all-wheel drive. The ground clearance of the SUV is 210 mm. The front suspension is independent spring, rear - dependent spring, with a non-cut axle.
As for BAIC BJ60, the SUV in November 2023 received a new design of the front end. Five sections of the radiator grille are preserved, as it is a trademark, but they were made in the form of LED strips, which replaced the U-shaped sections. A vertical element of daytime running lights adds massiveness to the front end. Also redesigned are the taillights and bumper.
The new style has slightly affected the overall length of the BAIC BJ60 SUV. The length has increased by 20 mm to 5,040 mm, width and height remained the same: 1,955 and 1,925 mm, respectively. The novelty has received a hybrid system based on a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an output of 188 hp, but such car is unlikely to appear on the Russian market.
Most likely, in our country the model will be offered with a 2-liter turbo engine with an output of 266 hp paired with an 8-speed "automatic". Recall, sales of BAIC brand cars started in the Russian market in April 2023.

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Sales of the new Aurus Senat have started in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Sales of the new Aurus Senat have started in Russia Sales of new Aurus Senat sedans of 2024 year of manufacture at the price of 41 million rubles have been launched in Russia

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14/02/2024
SALES OF THE NEW AURUS SENAT HAVE STARTED IN RUSSIA
Sales of new Aurus Senat sedans of 2024 year of manufacture at the price of 41 million rubles have been launched in Russia.
The novelty is equipped with a hybrid powertrain capacity of 600 HP coupled with all-wheel drive and the domestic automatic KATE gear box.
Earlier it was reported that production of more affordable Aurus S- and E-class cars will start in Russia in the near future.

 

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Sales of the new Aurus Senat have started in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Sales of the new Aurus Senat have started in Russia Sales of new Aurus Senat sedans of 2024 year of manufacture at the price of 41 million rubles have been launched in Russia

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14/02/2024
SALES OF THE NEW AURUS SENAT HAVE STARTED IN RUSSIA
Sales of new Aurus Senat sedans of 2024 year of manufacture at the price of 41 million rubles have been launched in Russia.
The novelty is equipped with a hybrid powertrain capacity of 600 HP coupled with all-wheel drive and the domestic automatic KATE gear box.
Earlier it was reported that production of more affordable Aurus S- and E-class cars will start in Russia in the near future.

It's not a bad car but the problem is it is too expensive for most

Russia Luxury Car Aurus Senat Shakes The Entire Car Industry​

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Chinese brand VGV entered the Russian market with two crossovers 19:29 - Social Bites

The Chinese VGV brand, owned by major truck manufacturer Sinotruk, has two crossovers on the Russian market. In this respect reported On VGV Sinotruk Telegram channel. The U70 Pro crossover will go on sale in Russia with a 1.5 gasoline turbo engine with a capacity of 143 hp, while the…

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Chinese brand VGV entered the Russian market with two crossovers 19:29​

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The Chinese VGV brand, owned by major truck manufacturer Sinotruk, has two crossovers on the Russian market. In this respect reported On VGV Sinotruk Telegram channel.

The U70 Pro crossover will go on sale in Russia with a 1.5 gasoline turbo engine with a capacity of 143 hp, while the U75 Plus will be equipped with a 2.0-liter engine with a capacity of 199 hp. An eight-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission designed using technologies of the German company ZF is available for both cars.

Prices of the new product have not been announced yet. Before that, he was the president of the Motor Place company, which became VGV’s strategic partner in Russia. announcedHe said that this brand’s seven-seat crossovers will be priced at the level of more budget and compact cars such as Renault Duster and Kia Seltos.

Previously Skoda presented Redesigned version of Octavia.

 

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Russia took ownership of Nissan factory 16:56 - Social Bites

Acquired by AvtoVAZ in 2023, St. The former Nissan factory in St. Petersburg became state property again. In this respect reports RBC cites the vice president of sales and marketing of Russian automaker Dmitry Kostromin. “At the end of 2022, St. Petersburg came to us in 2023. As far as…

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Russia took ownership of Nissan factory 16:56​

ByANIKA
February 14, 2024

Acquired by AvtoVAZ in 2023, St. The former Nissan factory in St. Petersburg became state property again. In this respect reports RBC cites the vice president of sales and marketing of Russian automaker Dmitry Kostromin.

“At the end of 2022, St. Petersburg came to us in 2023. As far as you know now, we returned St. Petersburg to the state. It has now become an independent factory unit,” said Kostromin.

It was noted that the facility returned to the ownership of NAMI, the state automobile and motor vehicle institute affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Trade. NAMI purchased the plant from Nissan in 2022 at a symbolic price with a 6-year buyback option.

St. The Nissan factory in St. Petersburg opened its doors in June 2009. X-Trail, Murano, Qashqai and Terrano crossovers came off the production line of the enterprise. The production capacity of the facility was 100 thousand cars per year. A foreign company sold this asset in the fall of 2022.

In the summer of 2023, St. Production of Lada X-Cross 5 cars (Chinese FAW Bestune T77 with a different nameplate) was started at the former Nissan plant in St. Petersburg. In December, information about the Lada X-Cross 5 crossover disappeared from the official AvtoVAZ website.

Later a source at AvtoVAZ saidThey will not continue the assembly of such cars due to the closure of the project, since FAW closed the issue of cooperation with AvtoVAZ. Of the 170 assembled crossovers, 50 were sold in Moscow, 120 cars were transported to Tolyatti. 60 copies were fitted with winter tires and will be used as official transport for VAZ management.

Previously reportedIn Russia, the former Hyundai enterprise was renamed “AGR Automobile Plant”.

 

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All car brands produced in Russia were named 09:15 - Social Bites

In Russia, passenger cars are produced not only by AvtoVAZ and UAZ, but also by many other companies. In this respect reports "Prime", referring to Evgeny Zhitnukhin, head of the dealership department of the Fresh car market. According to him, cars in Russia are currently produced by GAZ Group. We…

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All car brands produced in Russia were named 09:15​

ByANIKA
February 15, 2024

In Russia, passenger cars are produced not only by AvtoVAZ and UAZ, but also by many other companies. In this respect reports “Prime”, referring to Evgeny Zhitnukhin, head of the dealership department of the Fresh car market.
According to him, cars in Russia are currently produced by GAZ Group. We are talking about the Sobol model in various modifications. The Sollers Group also deals with passenger and commercial vehicles; It specifically produces Atlanta vans and Argo light trucks. Premium cars Aurus, Moskvich and Evolute models are also produced.
The auto expert also noted that the Volga car brand should appear on the Russian market in the near future.
Formerly Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov saidHe said that the first car of the revived domestic automobile brand Volga will be released in mid-2024. The head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade did not say where exactly Volga cars would be produced.
Previously automobile expert Jan Heizeer named The idea of \u200b\u200breviving the Soviet brands Volga and Oka is meaningless.