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The market of used luxury cars grew by 12% in March

According to AUTOSTAT agency, in the first spring month residents of Russian Federation bought 210 used cars in the Luxury segment. This is 12% more than in March 2023 (188 vehicles). Bentley brand accounted for about 45% of secondary market volume of luxury cars in March, which are 92 vehicles...

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The market of used luxury cars grew by 12% in March​

02.05.24

According to AUTOSTAT agency, in the first spring month residents of Russian Federation bought 210 used cars in the Luxury segment. This is 12% more than in March 2023 (188 vehicles). Bentley brand accounted for about 45% of secondary market volume of luxury cars in March, which are 92 vehicles. Used Rolls-Royce cars were bought about three times less (35 vehicles).
In addition, 30 Maserati and 27 Lamborghini cars changed their owners in March. Also, 14 used Ferrari cars and 12 Aston Martin cars were purchased. Bentley Continental GT (46 vehicles) holds the leadership among the models of the Luxury segment on the "secondary" market, which in early spring owns 22% of the total volume.
The second place is occupied by Lamborghini Urus (22 vehicles), and the third position is shared by Bentley Bentayga and Bentley Continental FlyingSpur (21 vehicles each). Rolls-Royce Cullinan (13 vehicles) also entered the top 5. According to the results of Q1 2024, the market of luxury used cars also shows positive dynamics. Thus, during this period, Russians bought 455 such cars, which is 8% more than in January-March last year.

 

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The results of Voyah electric car sales in Russia have become known

In March, 1488 Voyah cars were sold in the Russian car market against 152 vehicles a year before. According to the results of three months of 2024, sales of premium brand Voyah in our country amounted to 3 444 cars (11.8-fold growth).

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The results of Voyah electric car sales in Russia have become known​

In March, 1488 Voyah cars were sold in the Russian car market against 152 vehicles a year before. According to the results of three months of 2024, sales of premium brand Voyah in our country amounted to 3 444 cars (11.8-fold growth).
This is reported by experts of AUTOSTAT agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation. The most popular Voyah model in the Russian market in the first quarter was crossover Free with 2,940 cars (including hybrid and fully electric versions). It should be also noted that in the near future Russian dealers of Voyah will start accepting orders for the crossover Voyah Free in a new special hybrid version Sport Edition.
We would like to remind you that currently three Voyah models are presented in the Russian market - premium electric crossover Free in two versions: all-electric (EV) and with increased range (Voyah Free EVR), luxury minivan Dream in electric and hybrid versions, as well as electric business sedan Passion.

 

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AVTOVAZ told about preparation for production of new models

The readiness of the new model LADA Iskra is estimated within 80%, production will start in early 2025. Maxim Sokolov, president of AVTOVAZ, told TASS agency, adding that several dozens of components still need to be localized before that.

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AVTOVAZ told about preparation for production of new models​

The readiness of the new model LADA Iskra is estimated within 80%, production will start in early 2025. Maxim Sokolov, president of AVTOVAZ, told TASS agency, adding that several dozens of components still need to be localized before that.
According to him, investments in the creation of the new LADA Iskra family amount to about 37 billion rubles. As for the crossover based on LADA Vesta, its design is "fixed", work is underway to localize components for the production of this model. Production of the crossover is scheduled for the beginning of 2026. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", the investment program of AVTOVAZ 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 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 LADA Niva Sport SUV. 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.

 

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Sollers has sold its stake in carmaker Aurus

Sollers Group has withdrawn from the ownership of car manufacturer Aurus (LLC Aurus, Yelabuga), having sold its 0.5% stake to Hit Motors Rus. The corresponding changes have been made in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, reports the agency

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Sollers has sold its stake in carmaker Aurus​

Sollers Group has withdrawn from the ownership of car manufacturer Aurus (LLC Aurus, Yelabuga), having sold its 0.5% stake to Hit Motors Rus. The corresponding changes have been made in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, reports the agency "Interfax". The main owner of LLC "Aurus", according to the register, remains subordinate to Ministry of Industry and Trade FGUP "NAMI" (63.5%), other 36% is still owned by Arab fund Tawazun, which entered the capital of company in 2019, having received this share in exchange for 110 million Euros of investment.
The deal to sell the stake in Aurus LLC in favor of Hit Motors Rus LLC was confirmed to Interfax by the press service of Sollers, but the company does not disclose details. "We remain an industrial partner of the project and continue to provide welding and coloring services for Aurus bodies," Sollers said. Hit Motors Rus LLC was registered in Moscow in July 2022. The owner of 99% of its shares is the Kazakh TOO "High End Assembly Technologies Motors", other 1% belongs to Hans Peter Moser - general director of the car plant "Moskvich", who a few years earlier headed the project to create Kamaz family of trucks K5. Aurus is the first Russian automobile brand in the luxury category.
The serial production of Aurus Senat sedans started in May 2021 at the Elabuga plant, and at the end of November 2022 the production of a new luxury SUV Aurus Komendant was launched there. About 2 billion rubles have been invested in production, logistics and IT equipment and systems of the enterprise. The production capacity is designed to produce up to 5 thousand cars per year. Previously, Aurus cars were produced in a small series format at the facilities of NAMI FSUE, where the production of special versions of Aurus cars is currently underway.

 

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The first LADA dealership center will be opened in Tajikistan

The opening of the first dealership center of the Russian brand LADA in Dushanbe is scheduled for the third quarter of 2024. It will meet all the standards of the automaker in the sphere of sales, service and spare parts provision, the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in Tajikistan...

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The first LADA dealership center will be opened in Tajikistan​

The opening of the first dealership center of the Russian brand LADA in Dushanbe is scheduled for the third quarter of 2024. It will meet all the standards of the automaker in the sphere of sales, service and spare parts provision, the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in Tajikistan told the TASS agency. In addition, representatives of AVTOVAZ expect to open two more dealership centers, one of which is in the administrative center of Sughd region of the republic Khujand.
Currently, LADA cars can be purchased at the temporary location of the dealer in Dushanbe, where LADA Niva Legend model is offered. It is noted that in the future, LADA Largus, LADA Vesta and LADA Granta will be presented on the market of the republic. The trade mission added that they intend to promote LADA cars to government agencies and big business.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", due to the sanctions pressure AVTOVAZ in 2023 changed the business model of exports. Last year, about 6.5 thousand LADA cars were shipped abroad (-62%), their addressees were dealer centers in 8 countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. In 2024, AVTOVAZ intends to increase deliveries to foreign markets up to 20-25 thousand LADA cars.
The 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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Dongfeng will start sales of cars in Russia

In 2024 in Russia it is planned to start production and sales of electric cars of a new brand eπ from the Chinese concern Dongfeng. A representative of the official Russian importer Dongfeng told the newspaper

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Dongfeng will start sales of cars in Russia​

In 2024 in Russia it is planned to start production and sales of electric cars of a new brand eπ from the Chinese concern Dongfeng. A representative of the official Russian importer Dongfeng told the newspaper "Izvestia" within the framework of the Beijing Motor Show. All-wheel drive liftback eπ 7 and crossover eπ 8 will enter the Russian market.
According to the interlocutor, the cars are planned to be sold in the segment of 4 - 5 million rubles and to start their production at the plant in Russia. "Ipai cars are planned to be developed within Evolute brand. With a lucky coincidence, in terms of certification, we will see these cars in the Russian market in 2024," said a representative of the importer Dongfeng. Recall that the plant Motorinvest in the Lipetsk region in September 2022 launched production of Evolute electric cars, which are localized versions of Dongfeng models.
The i-PRO sedan (Dongfeng Aeolus E70) was the first to enter the assembly line, and in November the production of the i-JOY electric crossover (DongfengSeres 3) started. In November 2023, the company began production of the Evolute i-SKY electric crossover (DongfengForthingThunder), and in December - the Evolute i-JET electric crossover (DongfengSeres SF5). Also in the fourth quarter of 2023, an electric minivan i-VAN (DongfengLingZhi EV) will enter the assembly line. In 2024, Motorinvest plant will start production of a seven-seat crossover Evolute i-SPACE, which will be the first hybrid in the Evolute model lineup.
In total, by the end of 2024, the company plans to produce 12 - 14 thousand cars depending on the dynamics of demand. The production cycle of the plant in Lipetsk region includes welding, painting, assembly (CKD). At the current stage of the project development, large-scale assembly (SKD) is performed. Motorinvest plans to produce 242,000 Evolute brand electric cars by 2032 and achieve a localization level of 5,000 points: most parts, including electric engines and traction batteries, will be Russian.

 

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The most popular Geely cars in Russia have been named

In the Russian car market in March, 1,504 Geely cars were sold, which is 2.9 times more than last year. According to the results of the first three months of 2024, Geely sales in our country increased 3 times and amounted to 36 264 cars.

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The most popular Geely cars in Russia have been named​

In the Russian car market in March, 1,504 Geely cars were sold, which is 2.9 times more than last year. According to the results of the first three months of 2024, Geely sales in our country increased 3 times and amounted to 36 264 cars.
As a result, Geely took the third place in sales among all automakers in Russia, and the market share of the brand amounted to 11% against 7% a year before. This is reported by the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation. The most popular Geely model in the Russian market in March was a mid-size crossover Monjaro with 5175 cars against 170 vehicles a year before.
The second place was taken by a compact crossover Geely Coolray, which was chosen by 2804 buyers (+2.5%). The third result was shown by coupe-crossover Geely Tugella - 1869 sold cars (2.7 – fold growth). As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in April Geely Company presented in the Russian market flagship crossover Geely Monjaro 2024 model year.

 

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Seven-seater Geely Okavango has appeared at dealers

Seven-seat crossover Geely Okavango has appeared at Russian dealers. As told to the agency

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Seven-seater Geely Okavango has appeared at dealers​

Seven-seat crossover Geely Okavango has appeared at Russian dealers. As told to the agency "AUTOSTAT" in the dealer center "Pragmatica" in St. Petersburg, the first batch of such cars was formed in April, and to date there is only one car in stock. At present, the company is waiting for the May delivery - it will contain only top Okavango configurations.
As noted in the dealership center "Pragmatica, this is one of the fastest-turnover Geely models. Recall, sales of the crossover Geely Okavango started in March 2024. Under the bonnet of the car is installed 2-liter gasoline engine with direct injection and turbocharging with an output of 200 hp, which works in conjunction with a 7-speed pre-selective automatic transmission with dual-clutch "wet" type. 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 liters 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. Geely Okavango exterior is distinguished by a massive vertical grille, original design of LED headlights, consisting of 33 LEDs each, and rear combination lights with a contoured line of illumination on the trunk door, including 244 LEDs.
Geely Okavango crossover has the following dimensions: 4,860 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width and 1,770 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,825 mm. The car has a spacious seven-seat cabin with a configuration of 2 + 3 + 2 and a wide range of transformation options.

 

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AVTOVAZ showed the best sales result for the last 12 years in April

In April, AVTOVAZ sold 45 551 cars and light commercial vehicles LADA in the Russian market - 64.8% more than a year before. As noted, this is the best sales result for the last 12 years. At the end of four months of 2024 Russian dealers LADA sold 137 114 cars, which is 49.2% higher than in the...

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AVTOVAZ showed the best sales result for the last 12 years in April​

In April, AVTOVAZ sold 45 551 cars and light commercial vehicles LADA in the Russian market - 64.8% more than a year before. As noted, this is the best sales result for the last 12 years. At the end of four months of 2024 Russian dealers LADA sold 137 114 cars, which is 49.2% higher than in the same period last year, the press service of the automaker reports.
The bestseller of AVTOVAZ in April remains LADA Granta, which was chosen by 21429 buyers (+7.7%). Thus, the most mass and affordable model of the brand reached the peak of sales in its history. The second place is occupied by the flagship LADA Vesta with a record figure of 13 450 cars. Sales of LADA Niva Travel SUVs amounted to 5205 vehicles (+33.8%), Niva Legend - 4819 cars (+42.1%).
Sales of LADA commercial vehicles in April increased 2.1 times to 629 units, and commercial versions based on Granta were in the highest demand among buyers. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in April AVTOVAZ started sales of LADA Granta cars equipped with a classic automatic transmission.
The batch of such cars, production of which began at AVTOVAZ, will be about 5 thousand vehicles and will be produced during the year.

 

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KAMAZ presented two dump trucks at MiningWorld Russia-2024 - NAPI

NAPI KAMAZ presented two dump trucks at MiningWorld Russia-2024 At the MiningWorld Russia-2024 exhibition, which is taking place on April 23-25 in Moscow, KAMAZ is presenting two models from a new family of mining dump trucks.

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25/04/2024
KAMAZ PRESENTED TWO DUMP TRUCKS AT MININGWORLD RUSSIA-2024
At the MiningWorld Russia-2024 exhibition, which is taking place on April 23-25 in Moscow, KAMAZ is presenting two models from a new family of mining dump trucks.
The company's stand demonstrates the KAMAZ-4555-0000030-BC quarry dump truck called Atlant 50. The 6x4 dump truck is designed for work in quarries and operation in areas with temperate and tropical climates at ambient temperatures from minus 40 to plus 40 °C (climatic version – U1). Operator's workplace – a comfortable cabin of the new generation K5 with a berth – is the best solution among these classes of mining dump trucks on the market. The interior of the cabin optionally provides an additional household module with the possibility of placing a microwave oven and refrigerator. There is a table for eating.
During MiningWorld Russia-2024, another representative of the family of mining dump trucks is being demonstrated – KAMAZ-4554 (Atlant 49). The model is designed for working in a quarry and transporting coal, overburden and various ores. This is the heaviest dump truck in its dimensions: its load capacity is 49 tons, while the total weight of the dump truck is 72 tons. The volume of the dump body is 35 cubic meters. KAMAZ-4554 is equipped with an interactive smart system for monitoring the operation of the hydraulic equipment of the dump truck. Also provided are overload and roll control, system monitoring with data transmission, and a fault warning function. Like the Atlant 50, this model is equipped with a new K5 cab with ROPS/FOPS

 

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SMOLMASH presented special purpose vehicles at the Housing and Utilities of Russia exhibition in Saint Petersburg - NAPI

NAPI SMOLMASH presented special purpose vehicles at the Housing and Utilities of Russia exhibition in Saint Petersburg The SMOLMASH plant, a corporate partner of the Minsk Automobile Plant, is taking part in the International Exhibition "Housing and Utilities of Russia" in Saint Petersburg.

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26/04/2024
SMOLMASH PRESENTED SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES AT THE HOUSING AND UTILITIES OF RUSSIA EXHIBITION IN SAINT PETERSBURG
The SMOLMASH plant, a corporate partner of the Minsk Automobile Plant, is taking part in the International Exhibition "Housing and Utilities of Russia" in Saint Petersburg. A combined road vehicle based on the MAZ-65012J dumper and a combined road vehicle based on the MAZ-534025 chassis are presented at the exhibition.
Recall that in 2022, in cooperation with SMOLMASH, 42 MAZ vehicles were sold, in 2023 — 108 units. Growth was 157%. 41

 

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Dongfeng will assemble cars of the new eπ brand in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Dongfeng will assemble cars of the new eπ brand in Russia Cars of the new eπ brand from the Chinese Dongfeng concern are planned to be assembled in Russia under Evolute brand.

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02/05/2024
DONGFENG WILL ASSEMBLE CARS OF THE NEW EΠ BRAND IN RUSSIA
Cars of the new eπ brand from the Chinese Dongfeng concern are planned to be assembled in Russia under Evolute brand.
The eπ brand (read as "Ipai") was created in autumn of 2023. eπ is the mathematical term "Gelfond's constant". The brand was created exclusively for electric vehicles.
There are currently two models in the brand's line-up: eπ 007 liftback and the 6-seat eπ 008 crossover. The premiere of the latter took place in early April 2024. The length of the crossover is 5,002 mm, the width is 1,972 mm, the wheelbase is 3,025 mm.

 

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02/05/2024
SALES OF THE HYBRID LIXIANG L6 STARTED IN RUSSIA
The first announcements on the possibility to order the newest crossover of the Chinese brand Li AutoLiXiang, LiXiang L6. Car prices vary from 4.95 to 6.1 million rubles, according to Speedme.
L6 is a compact crossover with a length of 4,925 mm, a width of 1,960 mm and a height of 1,735 mm. The wheelbase is 2,920 mm. The power plant is represented by two electric motors with a total capacity of 408 HP and 529 Nm of torque, as well as 1.5-liter internal combustion engine that performs the function of a generator and a stroke extender. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 5.4 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 180 km/h.
The basic version of the model includes an adaptive suspension, three-zone climate control, ventilated seats with massage, as well as a multimedia system with three screens, including two 15.7-inch displays.

 

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02/05/2024
AVTOVAZ ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN PRICES FOR LADA MODELS IN MAY 2024
AvtoVAZ plans to raise prices for LADA cars due to an increase in production costs, according to the company's president Maxim Sokolov.
Mr. Sokolov also noted that AvtoVAZ will present updated prices for LADA cars in the near future. AvtoVAZ is currently analyzing the market, the level of demand from paying customers and production efficiency. The current value is fixed until May.

 

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Sales of the new Chevrolet Tracker have started in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Sales of the new Chevrolet Tracker have started in Russia New Chevrolet Tracker cars have gone on sale in Russia at the price from 2.1 million rubles

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03/05/2024
SALES OF THE NEW CHEVROLET TRACKER HAVE STARTED IN RUSSIA
New Chevrolet Tracker cars have gone on sale in Russia at the price from 2.1 million rubles.
At this price, a version equipped with 1.0-liter 116-HP Ecotec petrol turbocharged engine paired with a classic 6-speed automatic gear box and front-wheel drive is offered to Russian customers.
The cost of a crossover with 1.3-liter 165-HP turbocharged engine and CVT will start from 2,200,000 rubles.