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Livan X3 Pro crossover got a new package in Russia

Compact crossover Livan X3 Pro has received a new, more affordable configuration in Russia. Now, in addition to the version Luxury (from 1 million 889 thousand 900 rubles), the car can be purchased in the basic version Comfort for 1 million 672 thousand rubles, writes the portal

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Livan X3 Pro crossover got a new package in Russia​

Compact crossover Livan X3 Pro has received a new, more affordable configuration in Russia. Now, in addition to the version Luxury (from 1 million 889 thousand 900 rubles), the car can be purchased in the basic version Comfort for 1 million 672 thousand rubles, writes the portal "Chinese cars".
The difference in equipment between Comfort and Luxury versions turned out to be minimal. The list of options of the basic configuration does not include heated front seats, and the interior has a contrast trim. At the same time, this modification offers the same 16-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated rearview mirrors, power sunroof, keyless access and engine start with a button, cruise control, rear parking sensors and camera with dynamic markings, multimedia system with 8-inch screen and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in video recorder, air conditioning, 6 audio speakers, as well as halogen headlights with lensed optics and diode running lights.
Compact crossover Livan X3 Pro has the following dimensions: 4005 in length, 1760 in width and 1575 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2480 mm. The trunk volume is 400 liters. Under the bonnet of the car is installed non-alternative 1.5-liter gasoline engine with an output of 103 hp (142 Nm), which works in combination with a variator and front-wheel drive. The rear suspension of the crossover is semi-independent, all wheels have disc brakes. Ground clearance is 185 mm.

 

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Almost 400 thousand passenger cars were imported to the Russian Federation in the 1st quarter

According to the results of Q1 of 2024, 295.7 thousand passenger cars were imported into our country. Such data were announced by the experts of the agency

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Almost 400 thousand passenger cars were imported to the Russian Federation in the 1st quarter​

According to the results of Q1 of 2024, 295.7 thousand passenger cars were imported into our country. Such data were announced by the experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" within the framework of the forum of car business "FinAuto - 2024. Financial instruments of the car market". Thus, 212.4 thousand new passenger cars (under 3 years old) were imported from January to March.
This is 2.5 times more than for three months of last year. If we consider monthly volumes of imports of new cars, they were the highest in March (87.4 thousand vehicles), and the lowest - in February (60.8 thousand vehicles). In January, 64.2 thousand of such cars were imported into the country. As for used cars (older than 3 years), they were imported in the amount of 83.3 thousand vehicles in Q1.
This is 22% less than a year ago. The maximum volume of import of used cars was also fixed in March (40.4 thousand vehicles), while in January and February these figures amounted to 19.8 thousand and 23.1 thousand vehicles, respectively. The lion's share of new passenger cars is still imported from China - in Q1 this country accounted for 66.4% of total imports.
The second place was taken by Kyrgyzstan (24.6%), and the third - by Kazakhstan (3.2%). Japan is still the leader in imports of used cars, whose share in Q1 amounted to 50.4%. Belarus (20.4%) and South Korea (9.9%) are the next.

 

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The former Mercedes-Benz plant in the Moscow region will resume operations in May

The former Mercedes-Benz plant in the Moscow region will resume operations in May 2024. This was announced by Governor of Moscow region Andrey Vorobyov on air of the TV channel

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The former Mercedes-Benz plant in the Moscow region will resume operations in May​

The former Mercedes-Benz plant in the Moscow region will resume operations in May 2024. This was announced by Governor of Moscow region Andrey Vorobyov on air of the TV channel "Russia-24", adding that the plant will produce Chinese cars. Andrei Olkhovsky, CEO of Avtodom, told Kommersant newspaper earlier in January interview that the plant in Moscow region is currently undergoing pilot assembly, with plans to produce 30,000 cars in 2024.
He did not disclose a possible industrial partner, but did not rule out the creation of a joint venture. According to A. Olkhovsky, based on the design capacity of the plant of 30 thousand cars per year, the company plans to stay in the premium segment. As a reminder, in April 2023 Avtodom Group announced the closing of the deal on acquisition of Russian assets of Mercedes-Benz, including Mercedes-Benz Rus JSC (the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Russia), Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Rus LLC (a car plant near Moscow), Mercedes-Benz Bank Rus LLC, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Rus LLC (a leasing subsidiary) and Mercedes-Benz Capital Rus LLC (engaged in leasing, factoring and car insurance).
Thus, Avtodom GC obtained the right to perform maintenance of Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold in the Russian market, including warranty and post-warranty support, to resume operations of Russian companies and shipments of spare parts from the central warehouse. The terms of the deal on acquisition of Russian assets of Mercedes-Benz by Avtodom Group are not disclosed. It is known that Mercedes-Benz has an option to buy back its assets in Russia within six years.

 

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Seres premium cars were premiered in Russia

MB Rus, a member of Avtodom Group, presented a new brand of premium cars Seres in Moscow. The sales of sports crossover Seres M5 and premium hybrid SUV Seres M7 will start in the Russian market. Soon the model range will be supplemented by the flagship of the brand - Seres M9, reports the press...

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Seres premium cars were premiered in Russia​

MB Rus, a member of Avtodom Group, presented a new brand of premium cars Seres in Moscow. The sales of sports crossover Seres M5 and premium hybrid SUV Seres M7 will start in the Russian market. Soon the model range will be supplemented by the flagship of the brand - Seres M9, reports the press service of MB Rus JSC.
Thus, the cars will be offered in all segments of premium SUVs. The compact crossover Seres M5 is distinguished by LED headlights and retractable door handles. Seres M7 SUV has a three-row interior, which features a zero-gravity seat. Both models are equipped with high-tech adaptive cruise control and lane keeping systems.
Recall, in January 2024 it was signed a direct distribution agreement with Seres Group, receiving exclusive rights to import and distribution in the Russian market of Seres AITO M5 and M7 hybrids of MB Rus.

 

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Are European automobile brands returning to Russia?

Within the framework of automobile business forum

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Are European automobile brands returning to Russia?​

Within the framework of automobile business forum "FinAuto - 2024. Financial Instruments of the Automotive Market", an exhibition of car novelties was held. One of the exhibits presented was Citroen C5 Aircross of Russian assembly, the production of which started recently. Pavel Bezruchenko, Director of Strategic Development of Automobile Technologies LLC, told us more about this event. The company Automobile Technologies started its way with the supply of imported cars. Sales are carried out through official dealer centers.
The company sells some models of Citroen and Peugeot brands. According to Pavel Bezruchenko, after the suspension of production of European brands in Russia, many car plants began to experience difficulties with capacity utilization. Therefore, it was decided to start production of Citroen C5 Aircross model. Production of the car is established at the plant "PSMA Rus" in Kaluga region thanks to the preserved engineering and labor staff.
The Russian-built crossover will go on sale in May. It should be noted that this is a restyled model, which is also presented in other world markets. Under the bonnet of the car there is a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with an output of 175 hp, which works in combination with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The cost of the car is from 4 million 299 thousand rubles. It is worth noting that Citroen C5 Aircross of Russian assembly has an extended warranty - 3 years (instead of 2 years for cars imported from abroad) or 100 thousand kilometers of mileage.
Also for buyers there will be no problems with routine maintenance of the car. In addition, according to P.Bezruchenko, Citroen C5 Aircross is recommended by the Ministry of Industry and Trade for state procurement. Automobile Technologies plans to launch production of another model in Russia. However, details about this car have not been disclosed yet.

 

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Sales of new motorcycles in Russia in Q1 grew by 76%

In January - March 2024 in our country it was sold 3516 new motorcycles - 76% more than in Q1 last year. This is reported by the experts of the agency

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Sales of new motorcycles in Russia in Q1 grew by 76%​

In January - March 2024 in our country it was sold 3516 new motorcycles - 76% more than in Q1 last year. This is reported by the experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation.
Also the experts of the agency note that when considering the sales of motorcycles by months their dynamics only increased: in January it amounted to 23%, in February - 74%, and in March - 89%. The leader among brands in terms of motorcycle sales in Q1 2024 was Regulmoto with 578 vehicles. It is followed by Racer (327 vehicles), Voge (281 vehicles), Bajaj (279 vehicles), Motoland (207 vehicles). No other brand has crossed the mark of 200 vehicles sold.
The most popular model on the market of new motorcycles remained Racer RC300, the result of which amounted to 173 vehicles. Besides it, Regulmoto Sport (150 vehicles), Motoland XL250 (136 vehicles), Kayo T2 Enduro (127 vehicles) and Voge 300 (111 vehicles) are also in the top-5. BajajBoxer BM 150 and Racer RC300 (108 and 106 vehicles, respectively) also crossed the 100-vehicle barrier.

 

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Announcement of ruble prices for the new Lixiang L6 - NAPI

NAPI Announcement of ruble prices for the new Lixiang L6 The presentation of the "junior" Lixiang L6 hybrid crossover was held in China.

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22/04/2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RUBLE PRICES FOR THE NEW LIXIANG L6
The presentation of the "junior" Lixiang L6 hybrid crossover was held in China. After the premiere, the Rucars dealer announced the price for the "most affordable" Lixiang. So, the basic version L6 Pro will cost 5,500,000 rubles. The price for "senior" version L6 Pro Max of the hybrid crossover will be 5,800,000 rubles.
The basic version of the SUV is equipped with gasoline and electric motors, and the range in mixed mode reaches 1,390 km. Li Auto L6 has a double wishbone suspension on the front axle and an independent 5-lever suspension on the rear one.
The model is equipped with two 15.7-inch screens with 3K resolution and 19 speakers. The entry-level L6 has an AD Pro autonomous driving system, while the top versions have an AD Max system with a LiDAR sensor installed.

 

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/the-former-mercedes-plant-will-be-restarted-in-russia/

22/04/2024
THE FORMER MERCEDES PLANT WILL BE RESTARTED IN RUSSIA
The former Mercedes plant in the Esipovo industrial park in the Moscow region will begin production of Chinese cars in May this year,according to the governor of the Moscow region Andrey Vorobyov.
Recall that the production at the plant started in spring of 2019, the production capacity of the enterprise was designed for 25-30 thousand cars per year by full cycle.

 

[Yommie]

Livan X3 Pro crossover got a new package in Russia

Compact crossover Livan X3 Pro has received a new, more affordable configuration in Russia. Now, in addition to the version Luxury (from 1 million 889 thousand 900 rubles), the car can be purchased in the basic version Comfort for 1 million 672 thousand rubles, writes the portal

eng.autostat.ru

Livan X3 Pro crossover got a new package in Russia​

Compact crossover Livan X3 Pro has received a new, more affordable configuration in Russia. Now, in addition to the version Luxury (from 1 million 889 thousand 900 rubles), the car can be purchased in the basic version Comfort for 1 million 672 thousand rubles, writes the portal "Chinese cars".
The difference in equipment between Comfort and Luxury versions turned out to be minimal. The list of options of the basic configuration does not include heated front seats, and the interior has a contrast trim. At the same time, this modification offers the same 16-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated rearview mirrors, power sunroof, keyless access and engine start with a button, cruise control, rear parking sensors and camera with dynamic markings, multimedia system with 8-inch screen and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in video recorder, air conditioning, 6 audio speakers, as well as halogen headlights with lensed optics and diode running lights.
Compact crossover Livan X3 Pro has the following dimensions: 4005 in length, 1760 in width and 1575 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2480 mm. The trunk volume is 400 liters. Under the bonnet of the car is installed non-alternative 1.5-liter gasoline engine with an output of 103 hp (142 Nm), which works in combination with a variator and front-wheel drive. The rear suspension of the crossover is semi-independent, all wheels have disc brakes. Ground clearance is 185 mm.

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Announcement of ruble prices for the new Lixiang L6 - NAPI

NAPI Announcement of ruble prices for the new Lixiang L6 The presentation of the "junior" Lixiang L6 hybrid crossover was held in China.

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22/04/2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RUBLE PRICES FOR THE NEW LIXIANG L6
The presentation of the "junior" Lixiang L6 hybrid crossover was held in China. After the premiere, the Rucars dealer announced the price for the "most affordable" Lixiang. So, the basic version L6 Pro will cost 5,500,000 rubles. The price for "senior" version L6 Pro Max of the hybrid crossover will be 5,800,000 rubles.
The basic version of the SUV is equipped with gasoline and electric motors, and the range in mixed mode reaches 1,390 km. Li Auto L6 has a double wishbone suspension on the front axle and an independent 5-lever suspension on the rear one.
The model is equipped with two 15.7-inch screens with 3K resolution and 19 speakers. The entry-level L6 has an AD Pro autonomous driving system, while the top versions have an AD Max system with a LiDAR sensor installed.

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Maintenance cost of popular Geely model announced 17:50 - Social Bites

Russians were told about the cost of maintaining the Chinese crossover Geely Coolray. This was reported by marketing agency NAPI. According to analysts, you will need to spend approximately 1.87 million rubles in five years to own the Geely Coolray Flagship Sport, which is sold for 2.18 million...

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Maintenance cost of popular Geely model announced 17:50​

ByANIKA
April 22, 2024

Russians were told about the cost of maintaining the Chinese crossover Geely Coolray. This was reported by marketing agency NAPI.
According to analysts, you will need to spend approximately 1.87 million rubles in five years to own the Geely Coolray Flagship Sport, which is sold for 2.18 million rubles. The cost of 1 km run is estimated at 24.97 rubles, while monthly maintenance of the car will cost 31.2 thousand rubles.
The calculation is aimed at the average Muscovite who travels 15 thousand km per year. When making the assessment, analysts took into account the costs of comprehensive insurance and compulsory traffic insurance, as well as taxes and duties, tire purchase, maintenance and gasoline costs.
Before this, it was known what time it was handle Five years of ownership of the Omoda C5 crossover. It turned out that car owners spent 21.85 rubles per 1 km. This amount is 27.3 thousand rubles per month, 327.7 thousand rubles per year, and 1.64 million rubles in five years. The cost of the reviewed Omoda C5 car in the Ultimate configuration is 2.36 million rubles.
Also to Russians in the name Two critical disadvantages of Chinese cars. According to auto experts, Chery Tiggo 8 has a unique system for fastening windshield wipers, so when trying to replace summer windshield wipers with winter ones, drivers were faced with the impossibility of finding blades suitable for mountings. Also, Chinese cars are expensive, which may turn off buyers. The average price of such a car in Russia is 3 million rubles.
It became clear before how many Russians spent For Chinese cars in 2024.





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Actual acceleration rates of all Geely cars were measured in Russia 18:56 - Social Bites

Russians were told about the real acceleration indicators of Chinese Geely cars. In this respect reports Quto.ru portal. Test results showed that the Geely Emgrand sedan reached 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds. At the same time, the manufacturer himself spoke for about 12.6 seconds. For the Russian...

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Actual acceleration rates of all Geely cars were measured in Russia 18:56​

ByANIKA
April 22, 2024

Russians were told about the real acceleration indicators of Chinese Geely cars. In this respect reports Quto.ru portal.
Test results showed that the Geely Emgrand sedan reached 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds. At the same time, the manufacturer himself spoke for about 12.6 seconds. For the Russian market, the car was equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine (122 hp) and a six-speed automatic transmission.
The seven-seat crossover Geely Okavango accelerates to “hundreds” in 8.4 seconds, although the passport says 9.6 seconds. Inside the car there is a two-liter engine with 200 hp. and a seven-speed “robot”. Geely Coolray New model showed 8 seconds result. The manufacturer stated that acceleration to “hundreds” would take a tenth of a second longer. However, the Belgee X50 model showed more modest results, accelerating in 8.5 seconds instead of the stated 8.4 seconds.
According to the Geely Atlas data sheet, the vehicle reaches 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds. However, in practice, it managed to accelerate to the desired point in 7.8 seconds. Geely Atlas Pro also exceeded the expected result, presenting the “hundreds” figure in 10.5 seconds instead of 11 seconds.
Experts also found that Geely Tugella in versions with 199 and 238 horsepower accelerates in 7 seconds in both cases. Moreover, the first version is supposed to do this in 7.4 seconds, and the second in 6.9 seconds. It is noteworthy that the flagship Geely Monjaro showed worse results than expected: it was able to accelerate to “hundreds” in 8.1 seconds. The passport says 7.7 seconds.
Before was named the cost of maintaining the popular Geely model. According to analysts, you will need to spend approximately 1.87 million rubles in five years to own the Geely Coolray Flagship Sport, which is sold for 2.18 million rubles. The cost of 1 km run is estimated at 24.97 rubles, while monthly maintenance of the car will cost 31.2 thousand rubles. The calculation is aimed at the average Muscovite who travels 15 thousand km per year. When making the assessment, analysts took into account the costs of comprehensive insurance and compulsory traffic insurance, as well as taxes and duties, tire purchase, maintenance and gasoline costs.
Appeared before in Russia grew up Average price of Chinese cars.





Source: Gazeta

 

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It became clear how many cars Russians buy per week 20:05 - Social Bites

New car sales in Russia last week, between April 15 and April 21, amounted to 34.9 thousand units. reports with reference to data of the analytical agency "Avtostat", JSC "PPK". The vast majority of these are passenger cars. This segment accounted for 30 thousand units, or 86%. Passenger car sales…

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It became clear how many cars Russians buy per week 20:05​

ByANIKA
April 22, 2024

New car sales in Russia last week, between April 15 and April 21, amounted to 34.9 thousand units. reports with reference to data of the analytical agency “Avtostat”, JSC “PPK”.
The vast majority of these are passenger cars. This segment accounted for 30 thousand units, or 86%. Passenger car sales in Russia increased by 4% compared to the previous week.
In the week from April 15 to April 21, truck and bus sales decreased by 6% – 459 buses were sold in Russia in seven days. Truck sales decreased by 11% to 2.4 thousand units. Light commercial vehicle sales similarly decreased by 11% to 2 thousand vehicles. Overall, the new car market grew by 2% in this period, driven by the increasing demand for passenger vehicles.
It was known before To do To the driver when the low oil pressure indicator comes on.





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KamAZ reports an increase in profits 20:14 - Social Bites

According to the results of the first quarter of 2024, KamAZ earned a gross profit of 82 billion rubles, which is 14% more than in the same period last year. In this respect reported On the KamAZ Telegram channel. In January-March 2023, KamAZ's gross profit was over 72 billion rubles.…

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KamAZ reports an increase in profits 20:14​

ByANIKA
April 22, 2024

According to the results of the first quarter of 2024, KamAZ earned a gross profit of 82 billion rubles, which is 14% more than in the same period last year. In this respect reported On the KamAZ Telegram channel.
In January-March 2023, KamAZ’s gross profit was over 72 billion rubles. At the same time, sales of KamAZ vehicles increased by 1.5% in January-March 2024 compared to the same period last year, reaching 8.5 thousand units, compared to 8.37 thousand units in the first quarter of 2023.
“The company’s team continues to work to increase production volumes in 2024 and expand the model range of K5 generation cars. “In the first quarter of this year, the production of these trucks increased more than 3.5 times compared to the previous year,” emphasizes the automaker’s statement.
Before that FSUE “NAMI” presented At the exhibition in Tashkent is the updated hydrogen sedan “NAMI Hydrogen” with a power plant of 1020 hp. The hydrogen car was based on the Aurus Senat luxury sedan.
It was previously known how many cars Russians have Purchased over the past week.





Source: Gazeta

 

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It became clear whether car tinting requirements will be relaxed in Russia 18:32 - Social Bites

The Russian government did not support the bill, which implied a relaxation of the rules on tinting the front side windows of cars. In this respect reports TASS. The initiative was taken by Yaroslav Nilov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs...

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It became clear whether car tinting requirements will be relaxed in Russia 18:32​

ByANIKA
April 22, 2024

The Russian government did not support the bill, which implied a relaxation of the rules on tinting the front side windows of cars. In this respect reports TASS. The initiative was taken by Yaroslav Nilov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs.
According to GOST, the light transmittance of the windshield and front side windows should be above 70%. In case of violation, the driver will face a fine of 500 rubles. Nilov suggested reducing the light transmittance to 50%.
The Council of Ministers stated that the bill does not contain any evidence that the current regulation is unnecessary. In addition, the initiative does not comply with the technical regulations of the Customs Union “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”.
Nilov noted that tinting a car protects against direct sunlight exposure, eliminates driver dazzle and reduces interior heating, which is especially important for vehicles without air conditioning in the summer.
former oncologist warnedthat the car’s windshield does not protect drivers from ultraviolet radiation. In this regard, drivers have a higher risk of developing skin cancer than others.
The expert noted that complaints about neoplasms on the face and upper extremities (that is, open areas of the skin) are often found among drivers. They are then diagnosed with a type of skin cancer. According to the doctor, drivers who spend a lot of time behind the wheel often neglect sunscreen, and this applies primarily to men.
Previously the Council of Ministers supported Penalty for electric scooters.





Source: Gazeta