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BAZ trucks prototypes are being tested in Russia

Romanov JSC has tested new BAZ trucks - a dump truck and flatbed. The testing took place at one of the polygons of the Leningrad region, according to the official website of the automaker. The tests were aimed at checking the driving qualities and endurance of the vehicles.
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Pre-series production of a domestic electric car has been launched in Russia

The electric car of Russian development of the L7 category has entered the stage of production of a pre-serial batch. This is reported by Izvestia with reference to Alexander Sorokin, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Avtotor Holding. The novelty is a compact electric car, which is...
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Sales of a new Geely EX5 electric crossover have started in Russia

Chinese brand Geely announced the start of sales of electric crossover EX5. According to the press service of the company, the novelty is available in official Geely dealer centers in two configurations - Pro and Max. Recall that the Geely EX5 is built on a modular architecture for electric...
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18/03/2025
The ruble value of the new GAC GS8 became known
The GAC brand has announced the price for the new version of GS8 crossover, GX Traveller, according to the brand's Russian representative office. Prices for the model, which is scheduled to premiere on March 18, 2025, will start from 4,649,000 rubles.

GX Traveller features a refined design with an accentuated off-road style, increased practicality, as well as a maximum level of equipment, which includes LED fog lights, 20-inch wheel disks and a tailgate box.

The crossover is equipped with 2.0-liter turbocharged power train capacity of 231 HP (380 Nm of torque), coupled with an Aisin 8-speed automatic gear box.

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Production of cars under the RSV brand has started in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Production of cars under the RSV brand has started in Russia Production of cars under the RSV brand has started in Russia.
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18/03/2025
Production of cars under the RSV brand has started in Russia
Production of cars under the RSV brand has started in Russia. Production of cars has been set up at the site of the former PSMA plant in Kaluga.

The first batch of the brand's cars has already been released. The novelty is actually Citroen C5 Aircross with different logotypes. The volume of manufactured products has not yet been disclosed. It is assumed that a gradual replacement is planned during production: first, the replacement of nameplates, and then the release of some units and components.

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19/03/2025
The first KGM Torres car has been handed over to a Russian customer
Sales of the KGM brand have started in Russia. The first crossover of the Korean brand, which entered the Russian market on March 12, 2025, was handed over to the customer.

This is KGM Torres model. It is equipped with 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine capacity of 163 HP, coupled with a classic 6-speed automatic gear box.

Torres crossover is the most expensive car in the brand's line-up. Its cost varies from 4,800,000 rubles in the basic all-wheel drive version City to 5,950,000 rubles in the top all-wheel drive version Icon Brown.

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Lixiang plans to officially enter the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI Lixiang plans to officially enter the Russian market Sinomotive Mobility may become the authorized importer of Chinese Lixiang cars in Russia
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19/03/2025
Lixiang plans to officially enter the Russian market
Sinomotive Mobility may become the authorized importer of Chinese Lixiang cars in Russia. The company has already begun preparations for the start of sales and has sent letters to potential dealers.

In the first half of 2025, 4 models are expected to debut on the Russian market at once — hybrid L6, L7, L8 and L9, characterized by an increased range due to Range Extender technology. At the end of the year, the model line-up in Russia may also be replenished with Li i8 crossover and the all-electric Mega minivan.

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KAMAZ plans to produce 700 K5 gas-powered tractor units this year - NAPI

NAPI KAMAZ plans to produce 700 K5 gas-powered tractor units this year KAMAZ is working to expand the line-up of gas-powered vehicles and buses.
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18/03/2025
KAMAZ plans to produce 700 K5 gas-powered tractor units this year
KAMAZ is working to expand the line-up of gas-powered vehicles and buses. The liquefied natural gas model is also available in the latest K5 range of vehicles: in February of this year, the company produced 20 KAMAZ-54901 LNG vehicles, and production rates are increasing.

KAMAZ-54901 CNG tractor unit (meets the ADR requirements, which allows the transportation of dangerous goods) is a gas–powered version of the flagship K5 generation vehicle. In this modification, the vehicle with index 54901 is equipped with KAMAZ R6 (Euro-5) gas engine capacity of 460 HP, an automatic gear box and two cryotanks holding 1,060 liters of liquefied natural gas. The use of LNG can significantly reduce the fuel costs with a range of up to 1,600 km with one refuel.

Production of the gas-powered version of the vehicle started in September 2024. Last year, the company produced the first 200 trucks of this version. By the middle of 2025, KAMAZ intends to increase production rates: in the summer and autumn months, it is planned to produce more than 100 KAMAZ-54901 LNG vehicles per month. The truck is assembled on the main assembly line of the automobile plant in a single production stream and is equipped with special equipment in the gas-powered vehicles building, opened at the company in 2015. The production plan for 2025 is more than 700 units.

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18/03/2025
CITYMAX 9 CNG bus has been transferred to Makhachkala for trial operation
The Modern Transport Technologies company has handed over CITYMAX 9 CNG urban low-floor bus for trial operation in Makhachkala. The bus has already arrived in the capital of Dagestan and will soon enter the city streets.

The CITYMAX 9 CNG medium bus is a new production model of the Pavlovo Bus Plant. The passenger capacity of the vehicle is up to 84 people. It has up to 28 seats, which is 25% more than in similar models in the class. It features wide doors and a record low floor area, making it easier for passengers to move around, and boarding and disembarking is faster. The use of composite materials in the body structure reduces its weight and, as a result, fuel consumption.

The bus is equipped with a new Russian YAMZ gas engine running on compressed natural gas (CNG). The air suspension increases comfort, and the function of lowering the floor level at stops simplifies boarding and disembarking passengers, speeds up the route.

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Construction of a MAZ dealership is planned in Ufa - NAPI

NAPI Construction of a MAZ dealership is planned in Ufa A new dealership of the Minsk Automobile Plant will be built in Ufa.
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19/03/2025
Construction of a MAZ dealership is planned in Ufa
A new dealership of the Minsk Automobile Plant will be built in Ufa. The project will be implemented by the authorized MAZ dealer Uralmash LLC.

According to the concept, this will be a three-storey building with an area of 11 thousand m2, the territory of which will include a showroom, a service area, a washing and storage facilities.

It is planned that in the future the company will be able to service Belarusian cargo and passenger transport from Bashkortostan and neighboring regions.

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