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XCITE X-Cross 7 crossover is presented in Russia

"Avtozavod St. Petersburg" has presented the first model of the new car brand XCITE - a mid-size crossover X-Cross 7. To date, the company has produced the first batch of several thousand XCITE cars. The stock is being accumula...

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XCITE X-Cross 7 crossover is presented in Russia​

"Avtozavod St. Petersburg" has presented the first model of the new car brand XCITE - a mid-size crossover X-Cross 7. To date, the company has produced the first batch of several thousand XCITE cars. The stock is being accumulated to ensure the start of sales in spring 2024. Work on forming the team of the new brand and negotiations with the largest dealer networks in Russia are ongoing, the press service of the automaker reports.
The XCITE X-Cross 7 exterior is characterized by a horizontally closed contour of body glazing. The crossover has received an original grille, narrow LED headlights, a tall body, as well as 18-inch wheels. As for the interior, the front console has a minimalist design with leather inserts and is built around two displays: a 7-inch instrument cluster to display information on speed, fuel and other parameters and a 10.25-inch multimedia screen.
The displays are complemented by a touchpad on the centre tunnel for climate control. Under the bonnet, XCITE X-Cross 7 is powered by a 1.5-litre 147 hp (210 Nm) turbo petrol engine that works in conjunction with a variator. The car has a top speed of 186 km/h and takes 9.8 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. In all XCITE X-Cross 7 configurations there is a "winter package" with the maximum number of warm options, namely, electric heating of the first and second row seats, windscreen, steering wheel and exterior mirrors, as well as heated windscreen washer nozzles.
In addition, the base equipment includes such options as electric boot door drive, LED optics in the headlights and taillights, keyless access and remote key start, as well as a multimedia system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

 

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AVTOVAZ will produce several thousand LADA Granta with automatic transmission

AVTOVAZ will produce up to 5 thousand LADA Granta cars with automatic transmission. This was reported to the newspaper

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AVTOVAZ will produce several thousand LADA Granta with automatic transmission​

AVTOVAZ will produce up to 5 thousand LADA Granta cars with automatic transmission. This was reported to the newspaper "Izvestia" in the press service of the enterprise, specifying that we are talking about the transmission of Japanese company Jatco from the remaining stocks.
"Part of the cars will go to social services, part will go to retail sale", - told in AVTOVAZ. Currently, the cars of LADA Granta family are equipped only with a 5-speed manual transmission. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", AVTOVAZ began production of LADA Granta cars with multimedia system LADA EnjoY Pro, which is installed on cars of this family in both body types - sedan and liftback, in the #CLUB configuration.
In addition, by the end of the year it is planned to equip Granta with climate and cruise control systems and to update interior trim materials. According to the results of the first two months of 2024, 23288 LADA Granta cars were sold in Russia, which is 13.9% lower than a year ago, according to the experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "*.
As a result, the VAZ "low-cost car" remains the most popular model on the Russian car market.
* JSC "PPK" ("Passport Industrial Consulting") is a joint venture of JSC "Electronic Passport" and LLC "AUTOSTAT".

 

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The average car ownership term in Russia has exceeded 7 years

According to the results of 2023, the average term of ownership of passenger car in our country was 7.1 years. Such data were announced by the experts of AUTOSTAT agency during the online broadcast

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The average car ownership term in Russia has exceeded 7 years​

According to the results of 2023, the average term of ownership of passenger car in our country was 7.1 years. Such data were announced by the experts of AUTOSTAT agency during the online broadcast "AUTOSTAT operative. Operative data on the Russian car market. Results of February 2024".
Depending on the car brand, the average car ownership period may differ. For example, for LADA it is 8.4 years, for other mass brands - 6.8 years, and for premium brands - 5.5 years. But in all cases there is a tendency to increase this indicator. So, in 2022 it was 6.8 years, and now it has overcome the mark of 7 years. Commenting on the announced data, the director of AUTOSTAT agency Sergey Tselikov noted that they debunk the persistent myth that the average car ownership period in Russia is 3 - 5 years.
"In average in the market it is now somewhere around 7 years. That is, someone, of course, continues to change a car every 3 - 5 years, but someone does it only after 15 - 20 years. In the past, this period was much lower, and people changed cars more often. And today, due to rising prices, cars have turned into an investment product that helps the owner to save money...".
Recall that for the basis for calculating the average ownership period, experts take data on cars that were resold for the first time, after their purchase new.

 

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LADA Vesta with automatic transmission is now available at dealers

LADA Vesta cars equipped with an updated 1.8 EVO engine and 7-speed variator are now on sale at dealers. In particular, such cars arrived in St. Petersburg dealer centres of the network

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LADA Vesta with automatic transmission is now available at dealers​

LADA Vesta cars equipped with an updated 1.8 EVO engine and 7-speed variator are now on sale at dealers. In particular, such cars arrived in St. Petersburg dealer centres of the network "Pragmatica", told AUTOSTAT agency in the company. The cost of LADA Vesta with 1.8 EVO AT starts from 1 million 588 thousand 900 rubles (sedan in Comfort configuration).
The new power unit is installed on all models of the family: sedan, sedan Cross, SW and SW Cross. According to Maria Lyamina, Director of New Car Sales of the Pragmatica dealership network, modifications with AT will presumably occupy 25 - 30% of the total sales of LADA Vesta family. "The main competitors of the novelty are Changan Alsvin, Geely Emgrand.
Advantages of LADA Vesta with AT: lower cost of ownership, liquidity in the secondary market due to the availability of spare parts. Due to the limited number of Solaris brand cars, they should not be considered as competitors of LADA Vesta AT", - comments Maria Lyamina.

 

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UAZ industrial site to be modernized thanks to new investment projects

Sollers and Government of Ulyanovsk region have signed a program to promote the development of Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant\'s industrial site for 2024-2026. The program provides for measures to develop the automotive industry and infrastructure of UAZ industrial site, the press service of...

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UAZ industrial site to be modernized thanks to new investment projects​

Sollers and Government of Ulyanovsk region have signed a program to promote the development of Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant's industrial site for 2024-2026. The program provides for measures to develop the automotive industry and infrastructure of UAZ industrial site, the press service of Ulyanovsk region government reports.
The parties also signed an agreement on investment in the development of automotive components production in the territory of Ulyanovsk region. Within the framework of investment project implementation, it is planned to create new and increase and modernize the existing production capacities for the production of engine components and chassis elements of UAZ and Sollers model range vehicles. As previously reported by AUTOSTAT, a subsidiary of Sollers - Components of Safety Systems LLC - received a preferential loan of 1.2 billion rubles from the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) to localize the production of passive safety system components.
As part of the project, the UAZ industrial park will be set up to produce critical components for the automotive industry - airbags, steering wheels, seat belts and electronic system control units. Serial production will be launched in 2025. The products will be consumed by Sollers Group companies, as well as other Russian manufacturers of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The total amount of investments will be 1.5 billion rubles.

 

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Avtozavod St. Petersburg will produce up to 25 thousand XCITE cars in 2024

Avtozavod St. Petersburg plans to produce up to 25 thousand XCITE cars in 2024. This was announced by the Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov. In turn, the general director of

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Avtozavod St. Petersburg will produce up to 25 thousand XCITE cars in 2024​

Avtozavod St. Petersburg plans to produce up to 25 thousand XCITE cars in 2024. This was announced by the Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov. In turn, the general director of "Avtozavod St. Petersburg" Ivan Mironov said that along with the XCITE X-Cross 7 model, the company plans to expand the range of produced cars of different classes, as well as to work on the localization of production, including the involvement of suppliers from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, the press service of the government of St. Petersburg.
The day before Avtozavod St. Petersburg presented the first model of the new car brand XCITE - a mid-size crossover X-Cross 7. To date, the company has produced the first batch of several thousand XCITE cars. The stock is being accumulated to ensure the start of sales in the spring of 2024. According to Igor Morzharetto, editor-in-chief of Radio Avtodor, XCITE is a new, unknown brand, so the only way to win is through competitive pricing.
In this segment, numerous Chinese manufacturers operate in the range of 2.5 - 3.5 million rubles. Apparently, XCITE models will also have such price, but the opportunities for price manoeuvre are very limited.

 

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The date of premiere of the new model LADA Iskra is known

The first public presentation of the newest model LADA Iskra should take place on 5 June 2024 during the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). This is reported by the portal

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The date of premiere of the new model LADA Iskra is known​

The first public presentation of the newest model LADA Iskra should take place on 5 June 2024 during the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). This is reported by the portal "Auto Mail.ru" with reference to its own sources at AVTOVAZ.
As the president of AVTOVAZ Maxim Sokolov said recently, AVTOVAZ has produced the first batch of LADA Iskra cars, which are already undergoing road tests. According to him, the production of the new LADA Iskra family, which is built on the global XJO platform, is planned to be launched at the plant in Togliatti in early 2025.
According to unofficial data, the novelty will be produced in three body variants: sedan, station wagon and cross-universal. At the same time, LADA Iskra will be presented on the market in parallel with a more compact and budget LADA Granta and in time will completely replace this model in the line-up of AVTOVAZ: the production of LADA Granta is planned to be completed by 2027.

 

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XCITE X-Cross 7 crossover is presented in Russia

"Avtozavod St. Petersburg" has presented the first model of the new car brand XCITE - a mid-size crossover X-Cross 7. To date, the company has produced the first batch of several thousand XCITE cars. The stock is being accumula...

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XCITE X-Cross 7 crossover is presented in Russia​

"Avtozavod St. Petersburg" has presented the first model of the new car brand XCITE - a mid-size crossover X-Cross 7. To date, the company has produced the first batch of several thousand XCITE cars. The stock is being accumulated to ensure the start of sales in spring 2024. Work on forming the team of the new brand and negotiations with the largest dealer networks in Russia are ongoing, the press service of the automaker reports.
The XCITE X-Cross 7 exterior is characterized by a horizontally closed contour of body glazing. The crossover has received an original grille, narrow LED headlights, a tall body, as well as 18-inch wheels. As for the interior, the front console has a minimalist design with leather inserts and is built around two displays: a 7-inch instrument cluster to display information on speed, fuel and other parameters and a 10.25-inch multimedia screen.
The displays are complemented by a touchpad on the centre tunnel for climate control. Under the bonnet, XCITE X-Cross 7 is powered by a 1.5-litre 147 hp (210 Nm) turbo petrol engine that works in conjunction with a variator. The car has a top speed of 186 km/h and takes 9.8 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. In all XCITE X-Cross 7 configurations there is a "winter package" with the maximum number of warm options, namely, electric heating of the first and second row seats, windscreen, steering wheel and exterior mirrors, as well as heated windscreen washer nozzles.
In addition, the base equipment includes such options as electric boot door drive, LED optics in the headlights and taillights, keyless access and remote key start, as well as a multimedia system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro (inc. 0-100 & braking & autonomy) review​

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Kim Jong-un came to the event for the first time with the Aurus donated by Putin 07:08 - Social Bites

North Korean President Kim Jong-un attended a public event for the first time with the luxury Aurus car, which was previously gifted to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was stated by the deputy head of the propaganda and agitation department of the Workers' Party of Korea, sister of…

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Kim Jong-un came to the event for the first time with the Aurus donated by Putin 07:08​

ByANIKA
March 16, 2024

North Korean President Kim Jong-un attended a public event for the first time with the luxury Aurus car, which was previously gifted to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was stated by the deputy head of the propaganda and agitation department of the Workers’ Party of Korea, sister of DPRK leader Kim Yo Jong, whose words were reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
“The specific functions of the personal car are flawless and completely reliable,” he described the car.
According to Yo Jong, the arrival of the North Korean leader in this car clearly demonstrates the existence of Korea-Russia friendship, which has been comprehensively strengthened and moved to a higher stage.
In February, the Russian President gifted the luxury car Aurus to the leader of North Korea. The Kremlin announced that Kim Jong-un really liked this car when he came to Russia. The leader’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, called the car “the best gift”, and South Korea declared the transfer of the Aurus a violation of sanctions and promised to file a complaint with the UN. More details in the material “socialbites.ca”.
Previously USA introduced Sanctions against Aurus.




Source: Gazeta

 

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Updated Chinese cars that will appear in Russia are called 10:57 - Social Bites

Popular Chinese cars, recently modernized in their homeland, may soon appear in Russia. In this respect he is writing motor.ru. Among the new products is the Jetour X90 Plus, which received the Pro modification. This is already the second restyling for the model. The new version differs from the...

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Updated Chinese cars that will appear in Russia are called 10:57​

ByANIKA
March 16, 2024

Popular Chinese cars, recently modernized in their homeland, may soon appear in Russia. In this respect he is writing motor.ru.
Among the new products is the Jetour X90 Plus, which received the Pro modification. This is already the second restyling for the model. The new version differs from the old one with the design of the front of the body and the design of two screens in the cabin instead of one.
Li L9, popular among Russians, was also recently modernized: it was equipped with batteries of larger capacity, so its range increased to 285 km, for a total of 1.4 thousand km.
Zeekr 001, which is in high demand in Russia, has also been updated in China. Externally, the model began to resemble 001 FR. It was equipped with multimedia on the top Qualcomm 8295 chip.
However, the redesigned Haval Jolion is already available in four trim levels. The cost varies from 1.9 million to 2.8 million rubles.
Previously Skoda presented cheapest crossover.




Source: Gazeta

 

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Geely launches sales of new Okavango crossover in Russia

Russian Geely dealers have started sales of new seven-seat crossover Geely Okavango. The novelty is available in two configurations - Luxury and Flagship - at a price from 3 million 449 thousand 990 rubles and 3 million 599 thousand 990 rubles, respectively, the press service of the automaker...

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Geely launches sales of new Okavango crossover in Russia​

Russian Geely dealers have started sales of new seven-seat crossover Geely Okavango. The novelty is available in two configurations - Luxury and Flagship - at a price from 3 million 449 thousand 990 rubles and 3 million 599 thousand 990 rubles, respectively, the press service of the automaker. Geely Okavango's exterior is distinguished by a massive vertical grille, original design of LED headlights consisting of 33 LEDs each, and rear combined lights with a contoured line of illumination on the boot door, including 244 LEDs.
Under the bonnet, the car is powered by a 2-litre direct-injected, turbocharged petrol engine producing 200hp, which works in conjunction with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch pre-selective automatic transmission. Drive in the crossover can be only front-wheel drive. The maximum speed of Geely Okavango is 200 km/h, and fuel consumption in the mixed cycle is 7.7 litres per 100 km. For convenience of operation there are three driving modes: comfortable, economical and sporty.
The model is equipped with independent front suspension of McPherson type and multi-lever suspension at the rear. The new Geely Okavango has the following dimensions: 4 860 mm in length, 1 910 mm in width and 1 770 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2825 mm. The car has a spacious seven-seat saloon with 2 + 3 + 2 configuration and wide transformation possibilities. In the initial Luxury configuration, Geely Okavango crossover is equipped with fully LED optics, including low- and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights and turn indicators, as well as rear combination lights.
Safety features include electronic hill start and gradient assist, emergency brake warning and assistance, rollover protection and much more.

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ALL NEW 2023 Geely Okavango L - Exterior And Interior​

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KAMAZ special purpose vehicles are presented to State Budgetary Institution Automobile Roads - NAPI

NAPI KAMAZ special purpose vehicles are presented to State Budgetary Institution Automobile Roads KAMAZ presented a wide range of vehicles to the leading organization for complex repairs and maintenance of Moscow automobile roads State Budgetary Institution Automobile Roads.

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04/03/2024
KAMAZ SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES ARE PRESENTED TO STATE BUDGETARY INSTITUTION AUTOMOBILE ROADS
KAMAZ presented a wide range of vehicles to the leading organization for complex repairs and maintenance of Moscow automobile roads State Budgetary Institution Automobile Roads. A total of over 30 special purpose vehicles were demonstrated.
For example, such models as VKM 6500 vacuum sweeper on the KAMAZ-53605 chassis, KDM-500 combined road vehicles on the KAMAZ-65115 chassis (winter-summer version) and KO-806 based on the KAMAZ-43253 chassis (vehicle for watering and washing the roadway) are relevant for road cleaning. The company also drew the attention of visitors to TKM-421 rear-loading garbage truck based on the KAMAZ-53605 chassis.
Separately, it is worth noting the Compass models presented at the exhibition. Recall that KAMAZ launched a new family of medium-duty vehicles on the market in February 2022. The line-up, originally consisting of Compass 9 and Compass 12 models, quickly gained popularity among consumers and in 2023 was supplemented by a novelty – Compass vehicle.

 

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KAMAZ-6282 ONC electric bus was transferred to Saint Petersburg for test operation - NAPI

NAPI KAMAZ-6282 ONC electric bus was transferred to Saint Petersburg for test operation On March 1, 2024, a presentation of KAMAZ-6282 ONC electric bus with night charging, transferred to the St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise "Passagiravtotrans" for test operation, took place in Saint...

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04/03/2024
KAMAZ-6282 ONC ELECTRIC BUS WAS TRANSFERRED TO SAINT PETERSBURG FOR TEST OPERATION
On March 1, 2024, a presentation of KAMAZ-6282 ONC electric bus with night charging, transferred to the St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise "Passagiravtotrans" for test operation, took place in Saint Petersburg.
KAMAZ-6282 ONC electric bus with night charging has retained all the features of the "classic" KAMAZ-6282 model, but it is charged at night, after hours, at cheap electricity tariffs. This type of electric buses has an increased capacity of traction batteries, which implies a large amount of mileage on a single charge. The range of KAMAZ-6282 ONC electric bus is up to 330 km. Energy is stored in lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) rechargeable batteries with an energy capacity of 499 kWh. The electric synchronous motor has permanent magnets as part of an electric axle with a power of 2x180 kW. Passenger capacity is up to 85 people, seating capacity is 35 people.

 

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The NEFAZ gas-powered bus was transferred to Novgorod for trial operation - NAPI

NAPI The NEFAZ gas-powered bus was transferred to Novgorod for trial operation KAMAZ transferred the restyled NEFAZ 5299-31-57 suburban bus to Veliky Novgorod for trial operation.

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05/03/2024
THE NEFAZ GAS-POWERED BUS WAS TRANSFERRED TO NOVGOROD FOR TRIAL OPERATION
KAMAZ transferred the restyled NEFAZ 5299-31-57 suburban bus to Veliky Novgorod for trial operation.
NEFAZ 5299-31-57 suburban bus meets the requirements of the Affordable Environment program. The total capacity is 73 people with 36 seats, there is a folding ramp and a wheelchair attachment point. The bus is equipped with a 205 kW gas engine, 6-speed automatic gear box, and an independent front air suspension that ensures smooth running. The basic version includes semi-soft seats, a front electronic route indicator, electric rear-view mirrors, five interior heaters and one heater in the driver's area.
The bus for trial operation is equipped with additional options that increase the comfort and safety of passengers: USB sockets, video surveillance and video recording system, and air conditioner with heating mode.

 

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Serial production of special purpose vehicles on the MAZ chassis started in Ulyanovsk - NAPI

NAPI Serial production of special purpose vehicles on the MAZ chassis started in Ulyanovsk Serial production of trailed vehicles based on the MAZ chassis has begun in Ulyanovsk.

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05/03/2024
SERIAL PRODUCTION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES ON THE MAZ CHASSIS STARTED IN ULYANOVSK
Serial production of trailed vehicles based on the MAZ chassis has begun in Ulyanovsk. The matter concerns a curtain semi-trailer, a cooperative project of the Minsk Automobile Plant and the Ulyanovsk dealer TD "AKRO".
The day before, the products were presented to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoy and the first deputy chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee Nadezhda Lazarevich. An agreement was also signed to supply the first batch of 20 such road trains to one of the key Russian customers. In the future, these will be 250-300 units.
The investment agreement on the launch of joint production was signed in February last year and is being implemented at the existing site, but it is also planned to construct a new building.