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Updated FAW Bestune B70 to Hit Russia in Summer 2024

FAW unveils a refreshed Bestune B70 with design updates and a 2.0L turbo engine for Russia in 2024, plus interior upgrades

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It became known when the updated FAW Bestune B70 will appear in Russia 16:40​

ByANIKA
March 27, 2024

The Chinese company FAW will start sales of the updated Bestune B70 liftback in Russia in the summer of 2024. This was reported by the press service of the brand.
In China, the car was presented in autumn 2023. It is sold there with a two-liter gasoline turbo engine producing 224 hp. and six-speed automatic transmission Aisin. Front-wheel drive only. The price of the car is 30 thousand yuan (1.6 million rubles at the exchange rate at the time of publication).
The updated FAW Bestune B70 differs from the previous version in two-layer front optics, a small radiator grille with horizontal slats, new bumpers and an exhaust system with trapezoidal pipes. Inside there is a new instrument cluster and a different gear selector.
The cost of FAW Bestune B70 for the Russian market will be announced closer to the start of sales.
Before reportedHe said Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has filed two more applications to register the Ursus and Terum trademarks.
Formerly Mercedes-Benz presented The G-Class has been updated with a “transparent” bodywork.




Source: Gazeta

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ТЕСТ FAW BESTUNE B70 / ФАВ Бестюн B70 / фав бестурн б 70 / бестун б70 Bestune B70 лифтбек FAW B70​

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Okavango is Geely's biggest car sold in Russia to date. Video is in Russian.

Geely Okavango​

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Modernized Lada Vesta equipped with Chinese CVT and 1.8L engine. Videos are in Russian.

ЛАДА ВЕСТА 1.8 EVO с Вариатором - САМАЯ НАВОРОЧЕННАЯ и ДОРОГАЯ ЛАДА ВЕСТА за ВСЮ ИСТОРИЮ!​

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ВЕСТА СЕДАН Кросс 1.8 EVO ВАРИАТОР - дешевле и комфортнее универсала КРОСС!​

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The first social network for drivers will appear in Russia 10:45 - Social Bites

The first social network for drivers, We Are Drivers, will be created in Russia. In this respect to write Izvestia refers to the press service of the National Technology Initiative (NTI). "The main feature of our idea is that drivers can communicate with each other by pointing their smartphone...

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The first social network for drivers will appear in Russia 10:45​

ByANIKA
March 28, 2024

The first social network for drivers, We Are Drivers, will be created in Russia. In this respect to write Izvestia refers to the press service of the National Technology Initiative (NTI).
“The main feature of our idea is that drivers can communicate with each other by pointing their smartphone cameras at the vehicle number. In addition, a map of traffic participants is also compiled, and drivers will be able to ask for help from other people in case something happens on the road,” explained project leader Ivan Yurin.
He noted that the app will prohibit the driver from writing personal messages while driving because it is unsafe.
It is expected that it will take approximately another year for the project to be fully implemented. Although the developers have only managed to create the project’s website, they will need to develop mobile applications for Android and iOS. Project representatives noted that their target audience is drivers between the ages of 18 and 45 who actively use social networks and instant messaging programs.
Before that, press secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov in the name Telegram creator Pavel Durov should monitor the messenger more closely, as it “is increasingly becoming a tool in the hands of terrorists used for terrorist purposes.” He added that no one will block Telegram on the territory of the Russian Federation, but this requires more attention.
Previously named Popular methods of deception in car services.




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Sales of the new Foton pickup truck started in Russia 13:56 - Social Bites

Sales of the Foton Tunland G7 mid-size pickup truck have started in Russia. This was reported by the press service of the brand distributor. The pickup length is 5340 mm, the wheelbase is 3110 mm and the carrying capacity is 905 kg. The car is equipped with a two-liter diesel…

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Sales of the new Foton pickup truck started in Russia 13:56​

ByANIKA
March 28, 2024

Sales of the Foton Tunland G7 mid-size pickup truck have started in Russia. This was reported by the press service of the brand distributor.
The pickup length is 5340 mm, the wheelbase is 3110 mm and the carrying capacity is 905 kg. The car is equipped with a two-liter diesel engine producing 163 hp. It is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system.
The equipment list of the Foton Tunland G7 includes heated seats with eco-leather upholstery, an instrument panel with a 7-inch screen, a multimedia system with a 10-inch screen and an all-round camera with parking assistance system, climate control. , keyless entry. The pickup has a host of driver assistance systems, including forward collision warning, lane control, pedestrian collision warning and blind spot monitoring.
The new product is available in three trim levels: Base (from 3.56 million rubles), Comfort (from 3.6 million rubles) and Premium (from 3.8 million rubles).
Previously reportedIt was stated that the Volkswagen automobile factory near Kaluga will not continue automobile production in the near future.




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More than 1.1 thousand NEFAZ buses are under recall

Neftekamsk auto plant announced the recall of 1175 buses NEFAZ 5299-0000011-56, 5299-0000017-52, 5299-0000030-52, 5299-0000030-57, 5299-0000040-52, 5299-0000040-57, sold from July 14, 2022 to October 31, 2023. The reason for the recall: the lack of equipment system

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More than 1.1 thousand NEFAZ buses are under recall​

Neftekamsk auto plant announced the recall of 1175 buses NEFAZ 5299-0000011-56, 5299-0000017-52, 5299-0000030-52, 5299-0000030-57, 5299-0000040-52, 5299-0000040-57, sold from July 14, 2022 to October 31, 2023. The reason for the recall: the lack of equipment system "ERA-GLONASS", there is no unique ICCID number in the EPTS, according to the press service of Rosstandart.
All vehicles will be installed and activated the system "ERA-GLONASS" in accordance with the requirements of TR CU 018/2011, formalized VTA and formalized conclusion according to PP RF № 855. All works will be carried out free of charge for the owners. As previously reported by AUTOSTAT, KAMAZ sold more than 1,450 NEFAZ buses and 477 KAMAZ electric buses in 2023, which is 25% more than a year ago.
At the same time, KAMAZ's share in the Russian market of large class electric buses reached 96%, while in the large class bus market, excluding the tourist bus segment, the company holds 33%. In addition, KAMAZ's sales geography expanded significantly in 2023. For the first time, over 400 NEFAZ buses were delivered to the routes of Moscow region; passenger vehicles were also delivered to Orenburg, Bratsk, Krasnoyarsk, Yaroslavl, South Sakhalin, Lipetsk, Belgorod and other major cities.
Most of Kamaz vehicles were transferred within the framework of government programs aimed at comprehensive renewal of the public transport fleet in the country. Among them are a large-scale program of special treasury loans, a program of preferential leasing of buses with attraction of funds from the Federal National Bank of Russia, as well as the national project "Safe Quality Roads" and the federal project "Clean Air".

 

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JAC T9 pickup truck is now available at Russian dealers

JAC Company has received vehicle type approval (VTA) for the frame pickup JAC T9, which has already started to appear at Russian dealers. As the portal

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JAC T9 pickup truck is now available at Russian dealers​

JAC Company has received vehicle type approval (VTA) for the frame pickup JAC T9, which has already started to appear at Russian dealers. As the portal "Chinese cars" writes with reference to its sources, the cost of the novelty is 3 million 399 thousand rubles. The flagship JAC T9 has a brutal appearance with recognizable daytime running lights and a large grille. The pickup has the following dimensions: 5 330 mm in length, 1 965 mm in width and 1 880 mm in height with a wheelbase of 3 110 mm.
In terms of length, it is almost the same as the JAC T8 available on the market, but the T9 is 85 mm wider and 50 mm taller, and its wheelbase is 20 mm longer. The curb weight of the JAC T9 is 1960 - 2045 kg. The technically permissible weight is 3,100 kg. Towing a trailer is not provided yet. According to China Cars, JAC will certify the tow bar separately at a later date. The front suspension of T9 is independent double wishbone, and the rear suspension is leaf spring. It is fitted with 265/60 R18 wheels. Under the bonnet of JAC T9 is a 2-liter gasoline turbo engine with an output of 224 hp, which works in combination with an 8-band automatic transmission from Hyundai. The drive is a plug-in all-wheel drive (Part-time) and it is fitted with a two-speed transfer case.
Equipment JAC T9, among other things, includes an emergency response system "ERA-GLONASS", stability control system, climate control, immobilizer and child seat mounts Isofix. Optionally there are available parktronics, sunroof and camera system of all-round vision.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in addition to the frame pickup JAC T9, in the third quarter will reach our country crossover JAC JS6 Hybrid, and minivans JAC M4 and RF8 will enter the Russian market in the second and fourth quarters, respectively.

 

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AVTOVAZ has revealed possible names of future models

AVTOVAZ has applied for registration of eight new trademarks, according to Rospatent. Thus, the automaker intends to register the brands Altra, Astera, Azimut, Gravis, Merida, Retiva, Tarusa and XTour. As explained to the agency

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AVTOVAZ has revealed possible names of future models​

AVTOVAZ has applied for registration of eight new trademarks, according to Rospatent. Thus, the automaker intends to register the brands Altra, Astera, Azimut, Gravis, Merida, Retiva, Tarusa and XTour. As explained to the agency "TASS" in the press service of AVTOVAZ, these names can be used for future models of the brand.
"It is a common practice - to register in advance "with reserve" new names for our future cars. At the moment we cannot say which of them will actually be used in the names of new products," - noted in the press service of the enterprise. Recall, currently AVTOVAZ produces models LADA Granta, Vesta and Niva. AVTOVAZ investment program for 2024 will exceed 40 billion rubles.
According to the company's development strategy until 2030, it is planned to maintain the leading position of LADA in the Russian automobile market. This will be facilitated, among other things, by the production of 12 new models in various segments, as well as the development of partnership projects. Thus, in May 2024, LADA-Izhevsk plant will start production of LADA Largus family with internal combustion engine, and the production of the LADA e-Largus electric car is scheduled to start in the third quarter. In September the production of business class sedan LADA Aura will start.
By the end of the year it is expected the appearance of SUV LADA Niva Sport. In addition, in 2025 AVTOVAZ will expand the engine range of the family of off-roaders LADA Niva Travel and Niva Legend due to a more powerful 1.8 liter engine. It is also planned to develop the production of special modifications, including sports, bi-fuel, manual cars. At the same time, work will continue on new models, including LADA Iskra, the start of production of which at the plant in Togliatti is scheduled for the beginning of 2025.
The new family will be produced in three body variants: sedan, station wagon and cross-universal. In this case, LADA Iskra will be presented on the market in parallel with a more compact and budget LADA Granta and will eventually completely replace this model in the lineup of AVTOVAZ: production of LADA Granta is scheduled to be completed by 2027.
In addition, the debut of a crossover on the LADA Vesta platform is scheduled for 2026.

 

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The most widespread Chinese cars in the fleets of legal entities have become known

Experts of AUTOSTAT agency have already reported that about 9% of cars registered to legal entities are Chinese. This time we present the most common brands and models of such cars, which were identified in the course of preparation of the report

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The most widespread Chinese cars in the fleets of legal entities have become known​

Experts of AUTOSTAT agency have already reported that about 9% of cars registered to legal entities are Chinese. This time we present the most common brands and models of such cars, which were identified in the course of preparation of the report "Corporate Vehicle Fleet in the Russian Federation as of 01.01.2024".
Thus, as of January 1, 2024, there were almost 194 thousand passenger cars of Chinese brands registered to legal entities in our country. At that, a little more than 70% of them fall on four brands. Geely is the leader with 40.2 thousand vehicles, which is slightly behind Chery (40.1 thousand vehicles). Haval (37.1 thousand vehicles) is slightly behind, followed by EXEED (19.6 thousand vehicles).
The most common Chinese model in the fleets of legal entities is a crossover Geely Coolray, the result of which amounted to 20.4 thousand vehicles at the beginning of the year. The second place is occupied by Haval Jolion (18.2 thousand vehicles), followed by two Chery models - Tiggo 7 PRO and Tiggo 4 PRO (10.6 thousand and 10 thousand vehicles, respectively). Haval F7 (7.4 thousand vehicles) and EXEED LX (7.2 thousand vehicles), which also managed to overcome the threshold of 7 thousand vehicles.

 

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The first Sova 25 electric van has been produced in Yelabuga

Sova Motors has produced the first Sova 25 electric truck at its factory in Yelabuga. Under this name in Russia will be sold electric cargo vans Wuling EV50 with GVW of 2.5 tons and payload of 1 ton, writes the publication

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The first Sova 25 electric van has been produced in Yelabuga​

Sova Motors has produced the first Sova 25 electric truck at its factory in Yelabuga. Under this name in Russia will be sold electric cargo vans Wuling EV50 with GVW of 2.5 tons and payload of 1 ton, writes the publication "Za Rulem".
The first assembled electric vehicle marked a test run of the assembly line, the cars from the pilot batch will be used for certification tests. And commercial vehicles of Sova 25 will start to be produced in May. The electric vans are planned to be sold as part of "transportation solutions": corporate customers will receive the vehicles themselves, service contracts and 40 and 80 kW chargers at locations and on routes.
Passport mileage of Sova 25 on a single charge is 300 km, but in Russian operating conditions it can be half that. The vehicle has a heater and air conditioner, has a spacious cargo compartment. The declared price of Sova 25 is 3.5 million rubles.

 

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Production of Citroen C5 Aircross crossover has been launched in Russia

Automobile Technologies has started serial production of Citroen C5 Aircross mid-size crossover at PSMA Rus plant in Kaluga region. The cars of Russian assembly will arrive in showrooms of official Citroen dealers in May 2024, but you can book a car in April, the press service of the company...

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Production of Citroen C5 Aircross crossover has been launched in Russia​

Automobile Technologies has started serial production of Citroen C5 Aircross mid-size crossover at PSMA Rus plant in Kaluga region. The cars of Russian assembly will arrive in showrooms of official Citroen dealers in May 2024, but you can book a car in April, the press service of the company reports. Citroen C5 Aircross crossover of Kaluga production is offered in Feel configuration at a price from 4 million 299 thousand rubles.
Under the bonnet of the car is installed 1.6-liter gasoline engine with an output of 175 hp, which works in combination with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The equipment of the model, among other things, includes 6 airbags, hill start assist system, cruise control with speed limiter, Isofix mounts for child seats on the rear side seats, ProgressiveHydraulicCushions suspension, Citroen Advanced Comfort seats, engine crankcase protection, "Sport" drive mode selection button, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, light and rain sensors, keyless access to the car with a button to start the engine, wireless charger for smartphone, the function of contactless opening of the trunk door with a sensor for feet, electrically adjustable rearview mirrors with electric folding and electric drive, front center armrest with a volume compartment with cooling, etc.
The interior of Citroen C5 Aircross received a multimedia system with 10-inch touch screen display, Bluetooth + 6 speakers, digital dashboard with a 12.3" display, 360 vision system: rearview camera with 180° view and front camera with 180° view, side cameras, front and rear parking sensors, welcome light function "Followmehome", combined trim seats made of blue and gray leather and Alcantara material.

 

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JAC T9 pickup truck is now available at Russian dealers

JAC Company has received vehicle type approval (VTA) for the frame pickup JAC T9, which has already started to appear at Russian dealers. As the portal

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JAC T9 pickup truck is now available at Russian dealers​

JAC Company has received vehicle type approval (VTA) for the frame pickup JAC T9, which has already started to appear at Russian dealers. As the portal "Chinese cars" writes with reference to its sources, the cost of the novelty is 3 million 399 thousand rubles. The flagship JAC T9 has a brutal appearance with recognizable daytime running lights and a large grille. The pickup has the following dimensions: 5 330 mm in length, 1 965 mm in width and 1 880 mm in height with a wheelbase of 3 110 mm.
In terms of length, it is almost the same as the JAC T8 available on the market, but the T9 is 85 mm wider and 50 mm taller, and its wheelbase is 20 mm longer. The curb weight of the JAC T9 is 1960 - 2045 kg. The technically permissible weight is 3,100 kg. Towing a trailer is not provided yet. According to China Cars, JAC will certify the tow bar separately at a later date. The front suspension of T9 is independent double wishbone, and the rear suspension is leaf spring. It is fitted with 265/60 R18 wheels. Under the bonnet of JAC T9 is a 2-liter gasoline turbo engine with an output of 224 hp, which works in combination with an 8-band automatic transmission from Hyundai. The drive is a plug-in all-wheel drive (Part-time) and it is fitted with a two-speed transfer case.
Equipment JAC T9, among other things, includes an emergency response system "ERA-GLONASS", stability control system, climate control, immobilizer and child seat mounts Isofix. Optionally there are available parktronics, sunroof and camera system of all-round vision.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in addition to the frame pickup JAC T9, in the third quarter will reach our country crossover JAC JS6 Hybrid, and minivans JAC M4 and RF8 will enter the Russian market in the second and fourth quarters, respectively.

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2024 JAC T9 arrives in Australia: What you need to know​

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/gaz-has-applied-for-registration-of-a-new-trademark/

28/03/2024
GAZ HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION OF A NEW TRADEMARK
Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) has applied for registration of a new trademark, according to Rospatent data. It is known that the application was submitted on March 14, 2024, and the name was submitted in Latin spelling – Volga. The company also intends to register another trademark – the image of a deer, which is the GAZ symbol. The relevant document was sent to Rospatent on March 13, 2024.

 

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28/03/2024
THE COST OF HYUNDAI CUSTO INCREASED IN RUSSIA
Russian dealers have raised prices for Hyundai Custo minivan, imported into the country under the parallel import scheme. So, at the end of February 2024, the large Moscow dealership offered a Korean minivan at the price of 5.5 million rubles in case of cash buying. Now, the cost of the model in the same car dealership is 5.8 million rubles. A similar price increase is observed in Saint Petersburg.
The car is produced at the Beijing Hyundai enterprise in China. In the Russian market, it can be considered as an analogue of Kia Carnival, with which Hyundai Custo shares a platform. The model is designed for 7 seats (seating formula 2+2+3).
The minivan is offered to Russian customers in a version with an uncontested 2.0-liter 236-HP unit coupled with 8-speed automatic gear box and front-wheel drive.

 

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The first four Volgabus-6271G2 buses entered the routes of Chelyabinsk - NAPI

NAPI The first four Volgabus-6271G2 buses entered the routes of Chelyabinsk The most spacious buses in Russia have entered the Chelyabinsk route No. 64.The first four Volgabus-6271G2 buses from the new batch transferred to Chelyabinsk were released on the line.

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28/03/2024
THE FIRST FOUR VOLGABUS-6271G2 BUSES ENTERED THE ROUTES OF CHELYABINSK
The most spacious buses in Russia have entered the Chelyabinsk route No. 64.
The first four Volgabus-6271G2 buses from the new batch transferred to Chelyabinsk were released on the line. This week, 6 more articulated buses will start serving passengers. Route 64 runs through the entire city, connecting the outskirts of the Northwest and the railway station.