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A new car brand Knewstar appeared in Russia 12:33 - Social Bites

A new car brand, Knewstar, has entered the Russian market. reports Telegram channel Unlimited. Knewstar is reported to be a Russian car brand created for Chinese cars adapted for the Russian market. The cars are produced in a factory in Harbin. The company produces 120 thousand cars per year. The…

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A new car brand Knewstar appeared in Russia 12:33​

By Anika
September 19, 2024

A new car brand, Knewstar, has entered the Russian market. reports Telegram channel Unlimited.

Knewstar is reported to be a Russian car brand created for Chinese cars adapted for the Russian market. The cars are produced in a factory in Harbin. The company produces 120 thousand cars per year.

The flagship model will be presented on the Russian market – the C-class sports crossover Knewstar 001. The car is powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine with 200 and 238 hp, an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.

There are three configurations in total. The price of the car, taking into account special offers, varies from 3.4 million rubles to 3.7 million rubles.

It happened before that knownHe said that in 2024, sales of two Chinese Southeast crossovers will begin on the Russian market.

The flagship will be the Soueast S09 crossover with a length of 4900 mm, and a step below will be the mid-size Soueast S07 (length of 4700 mm). Both cars will reportedly have a seven-seater interior, and will also be available in all-wheel drive and classic automatic transmission versions. In 2025, the brand’s model range will be expanded with another SUV, the compact S06.

The Southeast automobile company was founded in 1995. In addition to producing cars, the brand also produces and sells Chery compact electric cars through its centers.

Previously Omod It was published Photo of a new car for Russia.






Source: Gazeta

 

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Lada Aura to be simplified to work in taxi 10:26 - Social Bites

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ is working on creating a taxi version of the Lada Aura. About this reports RBC with reference to the head of the enterprise Maxim Sokolov. "We are working on it now and will make a more simplified version of the Lada Aura, which will be cheaper in…

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Lada Aura to be simplified to work in taxi 10:26​

By Anika
September 19, 2024

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ is working on creating a taxi version of the Lada Aura. About this reports RBC with reference to the head of the enterprise Maxim Sokolov.

“We are working on it now and will make a more simplified version of the Lada Aura, which will be cheaper in the long run. It will have cheaper interior trim and a different sound system. Otherwise it will be the same car because it should drive “not chequered”, Sokolov said.

Aura’s release rate next year will be It can be increased to 2.5 cars per hour and up to 5 cars per hour. This will happen if the legislation on public procurement is adjusted to give maximum priority to localized machines. For now, AvtoVAZ continues to plan to start production of Lada Aura flexible sedans in early September 2024 and plans to assemble a maximum of 3 thousand cars by the end of the year.

Previously reportedThe cost of the Lada Aura business sedan will exceed ₽3 million.






Source: Gazeta

 

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AvtoVAZ says Lada buyers are getting younger 10:00 - Social Bites

AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov said that the average buyer of the Lada car is getting younger. He is quoted as saying RBC. According to Sokolov, the age of domestic car buyers has dropped from 45 to 42, mostly married men buy Lada. “We try to please all Russians. We produce…

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AvtoVAZ says Lada buyers are getting younger 10:00​

By Anika
September 19, 2024

AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov said that the average buyer of the Lada car is getting younger. He is quoted as saying RBC.

According to Sokolov, the age of domestic car buyers has dropped from 45 to 42, mostly married men buy Lada.

“We try to please all Russians. We produce cars for the young specialist wing of our brand; these are sports cars of the Sport and Sportline series,” the head of the concern shared.

Sokolov drew attention to the updated Niva SUV, which may be of particular interest to young car enthusiasts. Starting next year, it will be equipped with a 1.8-liter engine instead of a 1.7-liter one.

Formerly the president of AvtoVAZ statedAccording to Sokolov, the cost of the Lada Aura business sedan will exceed ₽3 million, and mass production of the sedan is planned for September.

Previously at AvtoVAZ accepted the possibility of using prison labor.






Source: Gazeta

 

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State Corporation Rostec returns to AvtoVAZ shareholders 09:27 - Social Bites

Rostec State Corporation bought back its stake in AvtoVAZ. In this regard reports RBC cites the head of the automaker Maxim Sokolov. “When Rostec left the shareholders of AvtoVAZ, the agreement provided for an option for a buyback right. Two years later, the company exercised this right and...

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State Corporation Rostec returns to AvtoVAZ shareholders 09:27​

By Anika
September 19, 2024

Rostec State Corporation bought back its stake in AvtoVAZ. In this regard reports RBC cites the head of the automaker Maxim Sokolov.

“When Rostec left the shareholders of AvtoVAZ, the agreement provided for an option for a buyback right. Two years later, the company exercised this right and returned 32.3% of the shares. If Rostec returned to the shareholders of the national automaker, there were both political and economic reasons for this,” Sokolov said.

It happened before that knownIt was stated that AvtoVAZ sold 38.2 thousand cars in August, which is 15% more than in July.

In just 8 months, official Lada dealers sold 293.5 thousand passenger and commercial Ladas (+42.2% compared to the same period last year).

In August, 11.5 thousand Lada Vesta units were sold, which is almost 73% more than in the same month in 2023. Since the beginning of the year, 84.2 thousand Vesta units have been sold in Russia.

Also in August, 1.5 thousand units of Lada Largus (station wagon and cargo van) were sold. Lada Granta sold 16.7 thousand cars in the month, while the Russians also bought 3.7 thousand Lada Niva Legend SUVs and 4.2 thousand Lada Niva Travel.

It’s happened before knownWhen AvtoVAZ completed the development of a crossover based on the Lada Vesta.






Source: Gazeta

 

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It became clear when AvtoVAZ will complete the development of a crossover based on Lada Vesta 08:44 - Social Bites

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ will complete the development of a new crossover based on the Lada Vesta model in November 2024. About this reports Telegram channel “Russian car”. “The Vesta-based transit project (HGH) is approaching an interesting stage: the completion of development. According to...

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It became clear when AvtoVAZ will complete the development of a crossover based on Lada Vesta 08:44​

By Anika
September 19, 2024

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ will complete the development of a new crossover based on the Lada Vesta model in November 2024. About this reports Telegram channel “Russian car”.

“The Vesta-based transit project (HGH) is approaching an interesting stage: the completion of development. According to the plan, this part of the work will be completed in November, and they want to weld the first hull at the very end of December,” the message reads.

Before this the Russians It has been saidWhat about the crossover based on the Lada Vesta model (factory index HGH)? The design of the model has already been approved. VAZ decided to equip the HGH crossover with a Chinese panoramic roof; the body had to be remodeled to accommodate it. A light strip called “mono light” will be installed on the trunk lid – a light strip with a brake light repeater, visually connecting the two taillights located on the wings. There is also an idea to equip the crossover with a Chinese power unit – a turbo engine with a capacity of 150 hp and a shifter.

Serial production of crossovers based on the Lada Vesta will begin in 2026.

Previously reportedAvtoVAZ stopped delivering Lada Vesta with stability control system.






Source: Gazeta

 

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The cost of the Russian business sedan Lada Aura was announced 08:02 - Social Bites

AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov said that the cost of the Lada Aura business sedan will exceed ₽3 million. RBC. What are you thinking? Source: Gazeta

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The cost of the Russian business sedan Lada Aura was announced 08:02​

By Anika
September 19, 2024

AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov said that the cost of the Lada Aura business sedan will exceed ₽3 million. RBC.






Source: Gazeta