Russia Auto Thread

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/hyundai-s-flagship-crossover-became-available-in-russian-dealerships/

27/06/2024
HYUNDAI'S FLAGSHIP CROSSOVER BECAME AVAILABLE IN RUSSIAN DEALERSHIPS
Hyundai's flagship crossover has returned to the Russian market in a single version. The car is available in several dealerships in Moscow and Saint Petersburg at the price of 8,490,000 rubles. A total of more than 10 cars were imported under the parallel import scheme, SpeedMe reports.
This is the first generation 2024 model in the version Calligraphy. It is equipped with 2.2-liter 200-HP diesel engine coupled with 8-speed automatic gear box and all-wheel drive.
The crossover is also equipped with an updated multimedia system, a full package of security systems, adaptive cruise control, a panoramic roof, an all-round viewing system, as well as a premium audio system.

 

[Yommie]

The price of Chinese Foton turntables in Russia dropped by half a million rubles 18:43 - Social Bites

The price tag of Chinese Foton Tunland G7 pickups in Russia has fallen by almost half a million rubles. In this respect reports Quto.ru portal. The publication recalled that in the spring, Foton's Russian representative office launched sales of Tunland G7 in the domestic market. Then MB Russian...

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The price of Chinese Foton turntables in Russia dropped by half a million rubles 18:43​

By ANIKA
June 27, 2024

The price tag of Chinese Foton Tunland G7 pickups in Russia has fallen by almost half a million rubles. In this respect reports Quto.ru portal.
The publication recalled that in the spring, Foton’s Russian representative office launched sales of Tunland G7 in the domestic market. Then MB Russian company decided to sell cars. He has better equipment and offers to buy a turntable much cheaper. So, instead of the price of 3.5 million rubles proposed by the Foton representative office for the basic version of the model, MB Rus sells pickups in a rich Comfort package for 3.1 million rubles.
Before that Russians saidhow to save money when buying a car. Avtodom Group of Companies noted that, despite the saturation of the market, customers can get significant discounts on cars from the Middle Kingdom. Their size varies from 50 thousand to 400 thousand rubles. The company recalled that in May this year, discounts on Geely, Chery and Haval cars were in the range of 5-9 percent. Avtodom added that in addition to the already offered discounts, customers can use the trade-in option or buy a car on credit through partnership programs.
It was previously reported that there was a Jetour crossing in Russia. will get New version.





Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

Gazelle's Chinese rival was brought to Russia 18:15 - Social Bites

In Russia, a new brand of Forland trucks has appeared from the Middle Kingdom. About this reports Quto.ru portal. The importer of the car was the MB Russian company. According to the portal, basic chassis will be available to Russians in July, while vehicles with various add-ons will be available…

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Gazelle’s Chinese rival was brought to Russia 18:15​

By ANIKA
June 27, 2024

In Russia, a new brand of Forland trucks has appeared from the Middle Kingdom. About this reports Quto.ru portal. The importer of the car was the MB Russian company.
According to the portal, basic chassis will be available to Russians in July, while vehicles with various add-ons will be available in the fall. The first model of the series will be Forland 3, weighing three and a half tons. It will compete with Gazelle Next. The Chinese truck will be sold for at least 3.26 million rubles. The new product will be equipped with a 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine producing 157 horsepower.
At the same time, the flagship of the line will be Forland 12, which weighs almost 12 tons. The model will have a 4.5-liter engine producing 209 horsepower. It can be purchased for 5.5 million rubles.
It happened before that knownA new modification of the Jetour T2 crossover will go on sale in Russia at the end of autumn. According to media reports, this version of the car will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission with a Chery torque converter, also known from the Exeed TXL and Chery Arrizo 8. So far, only the Jetour T2 version of the 7-speed “robot” can be purchased in the Russian Federation.
Also in September, the Russian market debut is expected to be the compact crossover X50 with a 1.5-liter engine, producing 147 hp. and a 6-speed “robot”. Later, the X70 crossover will appear on the market, as well as the Jetour X90 Plus and Dashing all-wheel drive modifications.
Formerly a Chinese automobile company opened Official automobile center in Crimea.





Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

Jetour crossover will get a new version in Russia 16:59 - Social Bites

A new modification of the Jetour T2 crossover will go on sale in Russia at the end of autumn. In this respect reported Portal “Chinese cars” with reference to sources. According to them, the new version of the car will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission with Chery torque…

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Jetour crossover will get a new version in Russia 16:59​

By ANIKA
June 27, 2024

A new modification of the Jetour T2 crossover will go on sale in Russia at the end of autumn. In this respect reported Portal “Chinese cars” with reference to sources.
According to them, the new version of the car will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission with Chery torque converter, also known from Exeed TXL and Chery Arrizo 8. So far, only the Jetour T2 version will feature a 7-torque converter. fast “robot” can be purchased in the Russian Federation.
Also in September, the compact crossover X50, which has a 1.5-liter engine and produces 147 hp, is expected to be launched in Russia. and a 6-speed “robot”. Later, the X70 crossover will appear on the market, as well as the Jetour X90 Plus and Dashing all-wheel drive modifications.
Russian market in March presented Jetour T2 pass. The model will be available in two trim levels: base Voyage and top-end Expedition. Price – from 3.7 million rubles. The length of the model is 4785 mm and the wheelbase is 2800 mm. The volume of the luggage compartment with the second row seats folded is 1494 liters.
existed before named Cons of the Chinese crossover Jetour Dashing.





Source: Gazeta

 

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/kamaz-service-center-opened-in-chashnikovo-industrial-park/

27/06/2024
KAMAZ SERVICE CENTER OPENED IN CHASHNIKOVO INDUSTRIAL PARK
A new flagship vehicle center of TruckHolding, the authorized dealer of KAMAZ PTC in the Moscow region, has opened on the territory of the Chashnikovo Industrial Park.
Most of the center is devoted to the maintenance and repair of KAMAZ vehicles. Equipment was installed and tools were purchased for a wide range of services, such as: warranty and post-warranty maintenance of KAMAZ vehicles, repair and replacement of engines, attachments, gear box, suspension, axles, frames, exhaust system, heaters, etc.
In turn, the administrative unit includes a waiting area, a sales department and workrooms of TruckHolding employees. In addition, potential buyers have the opportunity to visit the parking lot to get acquainted with the vehicles, the total number of which exceeds 300 units in the warehouse.

 

[Yommie]

Hongqi HS3 crossover started to arrive to Russian dealers

The new compact crossover Hongqi HS3, the start of sales of which is scheduled for June 27, has already begun to arrive to Russian dealers. This is evidenced by photos published by the portal

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Hongqi HS3 crossover started to arrive to Russian dealers​

The new compact crossover Hongqi HS3, the start of sales of which is scheduled for June 27, has already begun to arrive to Russian dealers. This is evidenced by photos published by the portal "Chinese cars". Prices for the novelty have not yet been announced, but, obviously, the "junior" crossover HS3 will be the most affordable model Hongqi.
In the Russian market Hongqi HS3 will be available in two modifications: with a 1.5-liter engine and drive on the front axle, as well as with a 2-liter engine and all-wheel drive system. The model has the following dimensions: 4655 mm in length, 1900 mm in width and 1668 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2770 mm.
Recall, the world premiere of the second generation Hongqi HS3 took place in mid-2023 at the Shanghai Motor Show (the first generation of E-HS3 model was produced only in the version with an electric motor).
The design of the car is in common stylistics with the "older" models HS5, HS7 and E-HS9. Premium compact crossover received a grille with large vertical sections, bright red element, symbolizing the brand's logo "Red Banner", multilevel lighting, decorative overlays also in the style of the "red banner", connecting the surfaces of the front fenders and front doors.

 

[Yommie]

The output of passenger cars in May decreased by 2%

According to Rosstat, 267,000 passenger cars rolled off Russian assembly lines in the first five months of 2024, which is 66.6% higher than the figure for the same period last year. Meanwhile, 43 thousand cars were produced in May, which is 2.1% less than a year before.

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The output of passenger cars in May decreased by 2%​

According to Rosstat, 267,000 passenger cars rolled off Russian assembly lines in the first five months of 2024, which is 66.6% higher than the figure for the same period last year. Meanwhile, 43 thousand cars were produced in May, which is 2.1% less than a year before.
It is worth noting that LADA Izhevsk plant started serial production of LADA Largus station wagons and vans in the last month of spring. The plant "Moskvich" has launched the production of cars using the full cycle technology. In addition, the 1000th Sollers ST6 pickup truck has rolled off the assembly line at the Automobile Industrial Technologies plant in Vladivostok since the model's production launch in September 2023.
Production of trucks in January-May amounted to 73.5 thousand vehicles, which is 21% higher than in the same period last year. In the last month of spring, 13.2 thousand trucks rolled off the Russian assembly lines, which is 0.7% more than a year before.

 

[Yommie]

Atom electric car may become unmanned in the future

Atom electric car may become completely unmanned in the future, but at the start of production it will be equipped with a second-level driver assistance system. Igor Povarazdnyuk, CEO of Kama, the company developing the electric car, told TASS in an interview, noting that the right moment is...

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Atom electric car may become unmanned in the future​

Atom electric car may become completely unmanned in the future, but at the start of production it will be equipped with a second-level driver assistance system. Igor Povarazdnyuk, CEO of Kama, the company developing the electric car, told TASS in an interview, noting that the right moment is needed to introduce this technology. "It is important that it is not a technological end in itself, but that a person can use this functionality here and now," he said.
At the start of production in 2025, the electric car will be equipped with an automatic driver assistance system level two (ADAS 2+) with 18 functions, including autonomous parking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking. It is planned that by 2027, the electric car will move to Level 3, when humans need to be even less involved in driving.
Atom electric car will be equipped with a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor with a range of 500 km on a single charge. The electric car has the following dimensions: 3,995 mm in length, 1,780 mm in width and 1,615 mm in height. Turning radius is 4.9 meters, ground clearance is 170 mm.

 

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/lada-tourist-versions-are-presented-at-the-travel-forum-in-moscow/

28/06/2024
LADA TOURIST VERSIONS ARE PRESENTED AT THE "TRAVEL!" FORUM IN MOSCOW
AvtoVAZ became a partner of the Tourism Forum "Travel!" for the third time, which took place on the territory of VDNH in Moscow.
The event featured versions of LADA Vesta, Vesta SW Cross, Niva Travel and Niva Legend with branded tourism accessories — trunks, tents on the roof, and bicycle mounts.

 

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/auto-finance-bank-enters-the-retail-banking-sector/

28/06/2024
AUTO FINANCE BANK ENTERS THE RETAIL BANKING SECTOR
Auto Finance Bank JSC, one of the auto loan leaders in Russia, announces its entry into a new segment of banking services as part of the implementation of a strategy approved by AVTOVAZ shareholder. The first project was the launch of a new direction – deposits for individuals.
The new product, the Revenue Pipeline deposit, will become available on June 26, 2024. A ruble deposit can be opened for a term of 91 or 181 days, the minimum deposit amount is 100 thousand rubles, the maximum amount is 10 million rubles.

 

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/mg6-liftback-received-vehicle-type-approval-for-the-russian-market/

28/06/2024
MG6 LIFTBACK RECEIVED VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL FOR THE RUSSIAN MARKET
Mir-Distributor, the authorized representative of MG Motor in Russia, has received Vehicle Type Approval for MG6 liftback, Kommersant reports. It is known that the model will be presented in two versions in the Russian market, its cost starts from 2.72 million rubles.
The car length will be 4,659 mm with a wheelbase of 2,715 mm. The powertrain is represented by 1.5-liter 168-HP turbocharged engine coupled with 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission (DCT). Fuel consumption is stated at the level of 8 liters per 100 km.
The model is equipped with LED headlights and lanterns, a sunroof with anti-jamming, 18-inch wheel disks, a rear-view camera, an 8-inch central screen of the multimedia system (with support of Apple Carplay and Android Auto), etc.

 

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/mg6-liftback-received-vehicle-type-approval-for-the-russian-market/

28/06/2024
MG6 LIFTBACK RECEIVED VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL FOR THE RUSSIAN MARKET
Mir-Distributor, the authorized representative of MG Motor in Russia, has received Vehicle Type Approval for MG6 liftback, Kommersant reports. It is known that the model will be presented in two versions in the Russian market, its cost starts from 2.72 million rubles.
The car length will be 4,659 mm with a wheelbase of 2,715 mm. The powertrain is represented by 1.5-liter 168-HP turbocharged engine coupled with 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission (DCT). Fuel consumption is stated at the level of 8 liters per 100 km.
The model is equipped with LED headlights and lanterns, a sunroof with anti-jamming, 18-inch wheel disks, a rear-view camera, an 8-inch central screen of the multimedia system (with support of Apple Carplay and Android Auto), etc.

I'm digging this car.

MG 6 Trophy AT Review - Behind the Wheel​

 

[Menthol]

Atom electric car may become unmanned in the future

Atom electric car may become completely unmanned in the future, but at the start of production it will be equipped with a second-level driver assistance system. Igor Povarazdnyuk, CEO of Kama, the company developing the electric car, told TASS in an interview, noting that the right moment is...

eng.autostat.ru

Atom electric car may become unmanned in the future​

Atom electric car may become completely unmanned in the future, but at the start of production it will be equipped with a second-level driver assistance system. Igor Povarazdnyuk, CEO of Kama, the company developing the electric car, told TASS in an interview, noting that the right moment is needed to introduce this technology. "It is important that it is not a technological end in itself, but that a person can use this functionality here and now," he said.
At the start of production in 2025, the electric car will be equipped with an automatic driver assistance system level two (ADAS 2+) with 18 functions, including autonomous parking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking. It is planned that by 2027, the electric car will move to Level 3, when humans need to be even less involved in driving.
Atom electric car will be equipped with a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor with a range of 500 km on a single charge. The electric car has the following dimensions: 3,995 mm in length, 1,780 mm in width and 1,615 mm in height. Turning radius is 4.9 meters, ground clearance is 170 mm.

This is amazing!

Russian businessman really know the market and what consumers want.

A very good decision!

I hope he do it fast.

 

[Yommie]

This is amazing!

Russian businessman really know the market and what consumers want.

A very good decision!

I hope he do it fast.

Russia is a high tech country.

 

[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/8-nefaz-5299-31-52-buses-have-been-shipped-to-lebedinsky-gok/

28/06/2024
8 NEFAZ-5299-31-52 BUSES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED TO LEBEDINSKY GOK
KAMAZ delivered a batch of 8 NEFAZ suburban buses to the Lebedinsky Mining and Processing Plant, part of Metalloinvest.
NEFAZ-5299-31-52 is a suburban restyled low-floor bus. The total passenger capacity is 83 people with 40 seats. The bus is equipped with KAMAZ 667.510-310 diesel engine (Euro-5) and 6-speed automatic gear box. The equipment includes soft comfortable seats for passengers with seat belts, a driver's seat with a 3-point seat belt, a front electronic route indicator, electric rear-view mirrors, etc.