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The Russian car industry in March showed a decline of 10%​

The Russian car industry in March showed a decline of 10%

According to Rosstat, in the first three months of 2025, 176 thousand passenger cars came off the Russian assembly lines, which is 7.1% higher than the figure for the same period last year. Meanwhile, 60.9 thousand cars were produced in March, which is 2.1% less than a year ago. It should be...

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In Q1, 5 times more used cars were bought than new ones​

In Q1, 5 times more used cars were bought than new ones

In the first 3 months of 2025, Russians bought almost 1.27 million used cars. This is 5 times more in compare with the volume of sales of new cars for the same period. Such data was given by the director of agency

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In Q1 118 LADA Aura cars were sold​

In Q1 118 LADA Aura cars were sold

According to AUTOSTAT agency, 118 LADA Aura business sedans were sold in Russia in Q1 of 2025. For comparison: in the 4th quarter of last year this result amounted to 203 units.

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New Adamas automobile brand has been registered in Russia​

New Adamas automobile brand has been registered in Russia

Chinese automobile brand ROX Motor has registered a new trademark Adamas in Russia. This is reported by the telegram channel

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/the-new-kia-sportage-was-brought-to-russia-under-the-parallel-import-scheme/

25/04/2025
The new KIA Sportage was brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme
Sales of the new KIA Sportage, delivered under the parallel import scheme, have resumed in Russia. The model cost in dealerships starts from 2.65 million rubles.

At this price, the dealer from Vladivostok offers a crossover version equipped with 2.0-liter 150-HP air breather unit paired with a classic 6-speed automated gear box. The version with 1.5-liter engine capacity of 200 HP will cost customers 20 thousand rubles more.

Both versions are equipped with interconnected digital dashboard and media system screens, a leather multifunctional steering wheel, keyless entry with an engine start button, wireless charging and cruise control.

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/the-new-darus-brand-has-been-registered-in-russia/

25/04/2025
The new Darus brand has been registered in Russia
An application for registration of a new Darus trademark was found in the database of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property. The name of the patent holder is classified, but it is highly likely that it is AvtoVAZ.

It is assumed that the brand was registered for presentation of a new crossover based on LADA Vesta this year and a family minivan in 2027. However, it is also possible that the patenting of the brand is not related to the launch of new models on the market.

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/serial-production-of-sollers-sf1-started-in-alabuga/

25/04/2025
Serial production of Sollers SF1 started in Alabuga
Full-scale production of Sollers SF1 light commercial vehicles has begun at the Sollers Alabuga plant.

The novelty is a compact van with the car maneuverability and a cargo compartment volume of 5.15 m3, equipped with a PVC floor covering and interior lighting. The basic version includes two front airbags, ABS, rear parking sensors, electric windows and mirrors, air conditioner, an audio system with USB and MP3, heated front seats, fog lights and LED daytime running lights.

The power unit of the model is represented by 1.5-liter petrol turbocharged engine capacity of 136 HP, coupled with 5-speed manual gear box.

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Aurus Senate sold for 23 million rubles 10:30

Aurus Senate sold for 23 million rubles 10:30 - Social Bites

In Russia, a used representative car Aurus Senate offered for sale. reports Telegram channel is unlimited. “The car has exceeded the age of 4 years old (a farewell guarantee) and the kilometer exceeded 70 thousand kilometers,” he says. For a car of 2021, the seller wants 23 million rubles (the…

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Motor Fair in Shanghai: Cars coming to Russia in China were shown, Gazeta.ru, 10 new products of the car dealership in Shanghai 04/23/2025, 18:01

Motor Fair in Shanghai: Cars coming to Russia in China were shown, Gazeta.ru, 10 new products of the car dealership in Shanghai 04/23/2025, 18:01 - Social Bites

Hongqi will take off The Chinese Premium brand Hongqi introduced a prototype of Tianlin 1 in Shanghai. The cabin is a flying module with eight propellers and sports car chassis. The plane can overcome 200 km, the maximum speed is 150 km/h. Closed Telegram Channel No Limit A navigation system…

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BAIC for 500 thousand rubles, prices for U5 plus sedan in Russia raised 10:18

BAIC for 500 thousand rubles, prices for U5 plus sedan in Russia raised 10:18 - Social Bites

In April 2025, the Chinese company BAIC issued price lists for automobiles dated 2025. U5 Plus Sedan prices were half a million rubles higher than last year's cars. reports Portal "Autonomy of the Day". “There are three configurations: Basic luxury MT is similar to Variör and Luxury CVT and the…

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In Russia, a rare VAZ-2110 with a minimum kilometer 13:26 was offered for sale in Russia

In Russia, a rare VAZ-2110 with a minimum kilometer 13:26 was offered for sale in Russia - Social Bites

In Nizhny Novgorod region, a rare Vaz-21104m for sale was offered for sale, reports "Russian newspaper." “The modification with the code 21104m has been produced since 2004 and was distinguished by the engine. Under the hood, there was a 16 valve unit with a volume of 1.6 liters with a…

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AVTOVAZ will hold international export partner conference in UAE​

AVTOVAZ will hold international export partner conference in UAE

AVTOVAZ will present its export strategy as well as new LADA models at an international conference in Dubai. This is reported on the official website of the company. At the conference the Russian automaker will present the key directions of LADA brand development in foreign markets.

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Exlantix ET crossover has appeared at Russian dealers​

Exlantix ET crossover has appeared at Russian dealers

Flagship crossover Exlantix ET began to arrive to Russian dealers. Thus, the novelty appeared in

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Serial production of the new Sollers SF1 van has started in Yelabuga​

Serial production of the new Sollers SF1 van has started in Yelabuga

Sollers Group of Companies has announced the start of serial production of Sollers SF1 light commercial vehicles using full-cycle technology, the automaker\'s press service reports. The vehicles will be produced at the Sollers Alabuga plant. It is known that the SF1 model is produced on the same...

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Sales of premium cars fell twice in Q1​

Sales of premium cars fell twice in Q1

According to AUTOSTAT agency, 21.4 thousand new cars of premium brands were sold in Russia in Q1 2025 - 50% less than in the Q1 2024. Experts of the agency remind that the whole Russian car market for the reporting period decreased only by 25%, in connection with which the share of the premium...

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