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The first production of Russian airbags will start in Russia 04:00 - Social Bites

Sollers group plans to start production of safety components such as airbags, steering wheels, seat belts and electronic control units at its factory in Ulyanovsk in 2025. As the company's press service told the agency, to implement this project, the company received a loan from the Industrial...

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The first production of Russian airbags will start in Russia 04:00​

ByANIKA
February 20, 2024

Sollers group plans to start production of safety components such as airbags, steering wheels, seat belts and electronic control units at its factory in Ulyanovsk in 2025. As the company’s press service told the agency, to implement this project, the company received a loan from the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) in the amount of 1.2 billion rubles. RIA News.
This project was a first in Russia among domestic manufacturers, as previously similar components were produced only by foreign companies.
Safety System Components LLC, a subsidiary of Sollers PJSC, received a concessional loan from the Federal Investment Fund to localize the production of passive safety system components. The production of critical components for the automotive industry, including airbags, steering wheels, seat belts and electronic system control units, will be organized on the territory of the UAZ industrial park. Mass production is planned to start in 2025.
The company also announced that the loan obtained from the Federal Investment Fund will be used to purchase new technological equipment such as foam filling machines, component assembly lines, cutting and sewing equipment, assembly lines of printed circuit boards and the assembly of control units. test equipment to check all components and products as well as the passive safety system.
Consumers of the products will be organizations of the Sollers group, as well as other Russian manufacturers of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. More than 200 new jobs are expected to be created. The total investment amount will be 1.5 billion rubles.
In 2022, former head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and current Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov noted that the creation of domestic production of automobile airbags is an important task for the Russian automotive industry.
Previously in Russia presented eight-wheeled pickup truck.




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AvtoVAZ started production of the new Lada 14:26 - Social Bites

The Lada Izhevsk plant, which is part of the AvtoVAZ group, began producing a pilot batch of Lada Largus minibuses. In this respect reports AvtoVAZ press service The first batch will consist of five cars. All cars will be released by the end of this week. “We are starting to…

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AvtoVAZ started production of the new Lada 14:26​

ByANIKA
February 20, 2024

The Lada Izhevsk plant, which is part of the AvtoVAZ group, began producing a pilot batch of Lada Largus minibuses. In this respect reports AvtoVAZ press service The first batch will consist of five cars. All cars will be released by the end of this week.
“We are starting to build a pilot group that will total around 80 cars by May. “Full-cycle production technologies will be tested on them, personnel will be trained and equipment parameters and settings will be verified,” said AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov.
In mid-August 2023, AvtoVAZ announced the end of production of Lada Largus in Tolyatti. In the autumn, the transfer of equipment to the plant in Izhevsk began, where Largus plans to put the model into production in 2024. The transfer of production is connected with plans to increase the production of Vesta cars at the main plant in Tolyatti.
Process according to Sokolov transfer Moving Largus to Izhevsk and starting production will require about another 2 billion rubles.
Previously AvtoVAZ stated Nearly 100% localization of Lada Granta and Niva.




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AVTOVAZ told about sales plans in February

AVTOVAZ plans to sell 27.5 thousand LADA cars on the Russian market in February. Thus, sales may grow by 17.5% in compare with the figure for February last year (23.4 thousand cars). This was reported to the agency

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AVTOVAZ told about sales plans in February​

AVTOVAZ plans to sell 27.5 thousand LADA cars on the Russian market in February. Thus, sales may grow by 17.5% in compare with the figure for February last year (23.4 thousand cars). This was reported to the agency "TASS" by the president of the company Maxim Sokolov, adding that this volume of sales will allow the LADA brand to maintain its market share at the level of 30 - 35%.
"And so far, in general, despite the fact that we see that our top Vesta modifications are not sold so successfully and require serious sales support programs, still the demand is quite stable. Especially for the models of basic configuration", - said the head of AVTOVAZ. According to him, more expensive models began to sell worse, and this applies not only to AVTOVAZ products, but also to other carmakers. "Lending in general has reduced its turnover for an understandable reason - the high key rate.
And just the most expensive models, where the share of sales through the mechanisms of auto lending, and even preferential auto lending, which has not yet rocked since the beginning of this year, reached up to 80% - of course, it is this sector of sales was hit with a certain discomfort by successive decisions to raise the key rate," - explained M. Sokolov. Meanwhile, within the framework of the 14th annual forum "Automotive Market of Russia. Trends and Forecasts", organized by AUTOSTAT agency, Dmitry Kostromin, Vice-President for Sales and Marketing of AVTOVAZ, said that according to the company's forecast, the market of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia, taking into account alternative import channels, may grow by 15-20% to 1.3-1.35 million cars in 2024.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", the approved production plan of AVTOVAZ for 2024 assumes the increase of car production by 33% to 500 thousand vehicles. It is planned to sell about 450 thousand LADA cars on the Russian market, moreover, the company expects to supply more than 100 thousand cars out of this number under the state order. In addition, in 2024, AVTOVAZ intends to increase export deliveries to 20-25 thousand LADA cars.

 

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Geely Coolray became the best-selling car in Moscow in 2023

At the end of last year, the most popular new passenger car in the Moscow market became a crossover Geely Coolray. This is reported by experts of the agency

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Geely Coolray became the best-selling car in Moscow in 2023​

At the end of last year, the most popular new passenger car in the Moscow market became a crossover Geely Coolray. This is reported by experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation.
So, in 2023, this model in the capital market has sold out 12400 vehicles, which allowed it to take the first place in the rating. In turn, the leader of 2022 - crossover Haval Jolion, with the result of 8737 sold vehicles, fell to the second position. Another Chinese crossover - Chery Tiggo 4 PRO (6139 vehicles) - closed the top-3. As for the brand rating, Geely is also the leader. For the last year, cars of this brand were sold in the Russian capital in the amount of 24 678 vehicles, which is 16% of the total volume.
Two more brands from China - Chery (20748 vehicles) and Haval (16638 vehicles) follow. Apart from them, the top five are domestic LADA and Chinese EXEED (9472 and 8987 vehicles respectively). In total, 152 375 new passenger cars were sold in Moscow in 2023 - 56% more than a year earlier.

 

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LADA Granta retained its leadership in the St. Petersburg market in 2023

The best-selling new passenger car in the Northern Capital is again LADA Granta, experts of the agency

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LADA Granta retained its leadership in the St. Petersburg market in 2023​

The best-selling new passenger car in the Northern Capital is again LADA Granta, experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" state with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation. At the end of 2023, cars of this family were sold in the amount of 4,551 vehicles, which allowed them to retain leadership in the model rating.
At the same time, the crossover Haval Jolion, the result of which amounted to 4,539 vehicles, yielded to them just a little. Geely Coolray crossover (3952 vehicles) is also in the top three. But in the brand rating of the St. Petersburg car market last year Chery topped the list with 15% share. In quantitative terms, it amounts to 10 660 sold cars. Haval (9356 vehicles), Geely (9198 vehicles), LADA (7900 vehicles) and EXEED (5119 vehicles) are also in the top 5 most popular brands in the St. Petersburg market.
In total, 70 838 new passenger cars were sold in St. Petersburg in 2023 - 70% more than in 2022.

 

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VIP-versions of minibuses Sobol NN and GAZelle City are presented

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VIP-versions of minibuses Sobol NN and GAZelle City are presented​

GC "Modern Transport Technologies" presented special modifications of minibuses "Sobol NN" and "GAZelle City". The vehicles of increased comfort are designed to work in airport areas and transport VIP-passengers, the press service of the company reports. The minibus "Sobol NN" in VIP-completion is designed for carriage of four passengers.
It is equipped with a double package of thermal, noise and vibration insulation of the body, which allows to maintain silence and comfortable level of communication in the cabin. Specially extended equipment list of this modification "Sobol NN" includes seats of increased comfort, consoles with integrated wireless charging, as well as USB and Type-C sockets. Armrests, headrests and adjustable seat backrests are responsible for the comfort of passengers during the journey, and the side retractable footrest with lighting provides convenience during boarding and disembarking from the cabin even in the dark.
The bus also has LED ceiling lighting and tinted windows with light transmission of 5%. GAZelle City business class is designed for transporting 12 passengers and servicing business halls of airports. Wide double door, low floor level (without steps) and body inclination towards the doors make it comfortable for passengers to board and disembark.
Premium-class thermal, noise and vibration insulation materials are used in the interior trim. For the most comfortable accommodation of passengers inside the bus there are also anatomical seats with a folding mechanism, a bar for portlets, a luggage compartment, moisture-resistant non-slip flooring, etc.

 

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GAC Emkoo crossover will get all-wheel drive in Russia

The new mid-size crossover GAC Emkoo, which is to enter the Russian market in October this year, will get all-wheel drive. This was announced within the framework of the 14th annual forum

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GAC Emkoo crossover will get all-wheel drive in Russia​

The new mid-size crossover GAC Emkoo, which is to enter the Russian market in October this year, will get all-wheel drive. This was announced within the framework of the 14th annual forum "Automotive Market of Russia. Trends and Forecasts", organized by "AUTOSTAT" agency, was reported by Deputy General Director of GAC Motor Rus, Konstantin Baishev, noting that all-wheel drive modification of GAC Emkoo is not available in China and was developed specifically for the Russian market.
According to him, in our country the novelty will be presented in two versions: with drive on the front axle, 1.5-litre engine and robotised gearbox, as well as with a 2-litre engine, 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. As the portal "Chinese cars" notes, in China, the GAC Emkoo really does not have an all-wheel drive modification.
However, a version of the crossover with a 2-litre engine (252 hp and 400 Nm), paired with an 8-speed classic automatic, is available on the local market. Most likely, the all-wheel drive system for such a powertrain can be borrowed from the flagship GS8. The mid-size crossover GAC Emkoo, which was presented in China last spring, is built on the modern Global Platform Modular Architecture (GPMA). The model has the following dimensions: 4,680 mm in length, 1,901 mm in width and 1,670 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm.
Thus, in its dimensions Emkoo is almost as big as the current crossover GAC GS5, which is also offered on the Russian market. The exterior of GAC Emkoo is characterized by retractable handles, complex-shaped optics, a frameless grille and a dynamic silhouette, thanks to which in profile the crossover resembles an elevated hatchback. The interior also received a number of unusual solutions, such as a crystal gearbox selector, stylish ventilation deflectors with a large knob to change the temperature, as well as door handles of unusual shape, which need to be pulled upwards.

 

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UAZ will resume production of expedition versions

Ulyanovsk automobile plant is planning to resume production and sale of expeditionary versions of its models this spring. At the initial stage, the company will start assembling special versions of the Hunter and UAZ SGR (

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UAZ will resume production of expedition versions​

Ulyanovsk automobile plant is planning to resume production and sale of expeditionary versions of its models this spring. At the initial stage, the company will start assembling special versions of the Hunter and UAZ SGR ("Bukhanka"), the Izvestia newspaper reports citing its sources. Vehicles in the "Expedition" modification, distinguished by the orange colour, will receive additional off-road equipment, including power bumpers, expedition luggage rack, winch, steering link protection, rear axle differential lock.
All equipment will be certified and will not require independent registration actions. It is expected that the previous list of "adds" will include a number of changes. In particular, instead of off-road tyres BF Goodrich, the cars will be equipped with Maxxis rubber. After "Hunter" and "Bukhanka" expeditionary "Patriots" will go on sale. Now the latter are available with the package "Expedition Lite", which includes a luggage rack with a ladder and a towing hitch.
Recall, UAZ suspended the acceptance of orders for expedition models in the spring of last year. The plant explained it by the change of suppliers of some components. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", the Ulyanovsk plant from 1 February 2024 stopped producing modifications of cars equipped with Euro-0 engines. At present, dealers can buy cars of zero ecological class only from earlier dates of release.
Increase of the ecological class of vehicles of the whole UAZ model range up to Euro-5 will be carried out step by step during the second and third quarters of the current year. At the moment the final works on calibration of the new electronic control unit of the internal combustion engine are being carried out at the enterprise to meet all the requirements of emission norms.

 

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New versions of LADA Niva Legend Sport will be released at AvtoVAZ - NAPI

NAPI New versions of LADA Niva Legend Sport will be released at AvtoVAZ AVTOVAZ is preparing to release two new versions of the model LADA Niva Legend Sport with the engines 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter

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20/02/2024
NEW VERSIONS OF LADA NIVA LEGEND SPORT WILL BE RELEASED AT AVTOVAZ
AVTOVAZ is preparing to release two new versions of the model LADA Niva Legend Sport with the following engines:
-1.6-liter (106 HP) VAZ-21127;
-1.8-liter (126 HP) VAZ-21179.
It is also planned to modernize the interior and headlamps.

 

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The KAMAZ Press and Stamping Plant has been replenished with 58 units of floor equipment - NAPI

NAPI The KAMAZ Press and Stamping Plant has been replenished with 58 units of floor equipment 8 units of floor equipment were purchased for the Press and Stamping Plant of KAMAZ PTC.

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AZ Press and Stamping Plant has been replenished with 58 units of floor equipment
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20/02/2024
THE KAMAZ PRESS AND STAMPING PLANT HAS BEEN REPLENISHED WITH 58 UNITS OF FLOOR EQUIPMENT
58 units of floor equipment were purchased for the Press and Stamping Plant of KAMAZ PTC. New floor equipment has already been delivered to the workshop of transport and storage works, in the near future electric stackers, reach trucks, pallet transporters will be transferred to production workshops and warehouses of the Press and Stamping Plant.
The largest batch consisting of five pallet transporters and three stackers will be sent to the planning and dispatch department of the Press and Stamping Plant, which organizes the work of warehouses, the volume of output of the entire plant depends on the clarity of their functioning.
The transfer of floor equipment will take place before the end of February. Also, a new batch of vehicles is expected in the workshop of transport and storage works.

 

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Geely Coolray became the best-selling car in Moscow in 2023

At the end of last year, the most popular new passenger car in the Moscow market became a crossover Geely Coolray. This is reported by experts of the agency

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Geely Coolray became the best-selling car in Moscow in 2023​

At the end of last year, the most popular new passenger car in the Moscow market became a crossover Geely Coolray. This is reported by experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation.
So, in 2023, this model in the capital market has sold out 12400 vehicles, which allowed it to take the first place in the rating. In turn, the leader of 2022 - crossover Haval Jolion, with the result of 8737 sold vehicles, fell to the second position. Another Chinese crossover - Chery Tiggo 4 PRO (6139 vehicles) - closed the top-3. As for the brand rating, Geely is also the leader. For the last year, cars of this brand were sold in the Russian capital in the amount of 24 678 vehicles, which is 16% of the total volume.
Two more brands from China - Chery (20748 vehicles) and Haval (16638 vehicles) follow. Apart from them, the top five are domestic LADA and Chinese EXEED (9472 and 8987 vehicles respectively). In total, 152 375 new passenger cars were sold in Moscow in 2023 - 56% more than a year earlier.

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2024 Geely Coolray Review | This CHINESE SUV will suprise you​

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A dangerous defect was discovered in Mercedes models, but the models will not be recalled in Russia 15:36 - Social Bites

Mercedes-Benz will recall 250 thousand vehicles worldwide due to insurance problems. In this respect reports DPA agency. It is stated that the recall campaign will affect AMG GT, C-Class, CLE, E-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC, S-Class and SL cars. All cars were produced in 2023. These machines were...

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A dangerous defect was discovered in Mercedes models, but the models will not be recalled in Russia 15:36​

ByANIKA
February 20, 2024

Mercedes-Benz will recall 250 thousand vehicles worldwide due to insurance problems. In this respect reports DPA agency.
It is stated that the recall campaign will affect AMG GT, C-Class, CLE, E-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC, S-Class and SL cars. All cars were produced in 2023. These machines were equipped with fuses that did not meet safety requirements. This may cause the power unit to malfunction. Also, cars can catch fire.
A Mercedes-Benz spokesman said some parts would be replaced in such vehicles as a precaution.
It happened before that knownIt turned out that Porsche, which launched a recall campaign for Carrera GT supercars in April 2023 and advised owners to stop using them, was unable to repair them. It was determined that the vehicles had suspension problems that could cause an accident.
happened before knownTesla will recall more than 1.6 million vehicles in China due to software problems.




Source: Gazeta

 

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The Ministry of Digital Development instructed to switch to Russian software for charging electric vehicles by 2025 15:19 - Social Bites

Starting from January 1, 2025, fast charging stations for electric vehicles in Russia must switch to completely domestic software. This is stated by the order of the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation. TASS. The document also states that...

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The Ministry of Digital Development instructed to switch to Russian software for charging electric vehicles by 2025 15:19​

ByANIKA
February 20, 2024

Starting from January 1, 2025, fast charging stations for electric vehicles in Russia must switch to completely domestic software. This is stated by the order of the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation. TASS.
The document also states that stations and central control systems that will be operational after 2024 must support advanced versions of OCPP and OCPI protocols to regulate the communication between them.
Automobile expert Vladimir Sazhin statedUntil the infrastructure is developed, electric vehicles are unlikely to replace cars with gasoline and diesel engines on Russian roads.
In January, the company Otonom Energy Systems, which, among other things, produces traction batteries for Lada e-Largus. presented new Zeta batteries. The company noted that the development is superior to imported analogues and can be installed on electric buses.
Previous scientists to create It’s a way to double the range of electric vehicles on a single charge.




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GAC Emkoo crossover will get all-wheel drive in Russia

The new mid-size crossover GAC Emkoo, which is to enter the Russian market in October this year, will get all-wheel drive. This was announced within the framework of the 14th annual forum

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GAC Emkoo crossover will get all-wheel drive in Russia​

The new mid-size crossover GAC Emkoo, which is to enter the Russian market in October this year, will get all-wheel drive. This was announced within the framework of the 14th annual forum "Automotive Market of Russia. Trends and Forecasts", organized by "AUTOSTAT" agency, was reported by Deputy General Director of GAC Motor Rus, Konstantin Baishev, noting that all-wheel drive modification of GAC Emkoo is not available in China and was developed specifically for the Russian market.
According to him, in our country the novelty will be presented in two versions: with drive on the front axle, 1.5-litre engine and robotised gearbox, as well as with a 2-litre engine, 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. As the portal "Chinese cars" notes, in China, the GAC Emkoo really does not have an all-wheel drive modification.
However, a version of the crossover with a 2-litre engine (252 hp and 400 Nm), paired with an 8-speed classic automatic, is available on the local market. Most likely, the all-wheel drive system for such a powertrain can be borrowed from the flagship GS8. The mid-size crossover GAC Emkoo, which was presented in China last spring, is built on the modern Global Platform Modular Architecture (GPMA). The model has the following dimensions: 4,680 mm in length, 1,901 mm in width and 1,670 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm.
Thus, in its dimensions Emkoo is almost as big as the current crossover GAC GS5, which is also offered on the Russian market. The exterior of GAC Emkoo is characterized by retractable handles, complex-shaped optics, a frameless grille and a dynamic silhouette, thanks to which in profile the crossover resembles an elevated hatchback. The interior also received a number of unusual solutions, such as a crystal gearbox selector, stylish ventilation deflectors with a large knob to change the temperature, as well as door handles of unusual shape, which need to be pulled upwards.

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2023 GAC Emkoo GL Review​

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