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Moskvitch 6 is the Moskvitch brand's second model after Moskvitch 3 / 3e. It is rebadged JAC Sehol A5 Plus built at Moscow's Moskvitch car factory

 

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an in depth look at Yibin city / Chery's Kaiyi E5 mid size sedan which is one of the first Chinese brand cars built in Russia

 

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Yibin city / Chery's Kaiyi X3 / X3 Pro is a cute little crossover and one of the first Chinese brand cars built in Russia

 

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Haval will open plants in Russia in early 2024

Production of engines at the Haval plant (part of the Great Wall Motor concern) in the Uzlovaya industrial park in the Tula region may begin in early 2024. The executive director of Haval Motor Rus, Andrey Akifev, told the TASS agency about this, noting that the construction of the engine...

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Haval will open plants in Russia in early 2024
30.10.23

Production of engines at the Haval plant (part of the Great Wall Motor concern) in the Uzlovaya industrial park in the Tula region may begin in early 2024. The executive director of Haval Motor Rus, Andrey Akifev, told the TASS agency about this, noting that the construction of the engine production facility is almost complete.
Let us remind you that Haval began construction of the first foreign Great Wall Motor plant in Russia for the production of engines in 2020. The new enterprise is located on the territory of the brand’s modern plant in the Uzlovaya industrial park in the Tula region and will occupy an area of more than 10 thousand square meters.
Investments in the project at the time of its launch amounted to 4 billion rubles. The planned production capacity of the new model production plant is 80 thousand units per year. The company, as stated, will assemble engines for more than 90% of Haval cars in Russia.

 

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BMW novelties will enter the Russian market in 2024 - NAPI

NAPI BMW novelties will enter the Russian market in 2024 In 2024, sales of updated versions of BMW 4-Series coupes and cabriolets will start in Russia.

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11/01/2024
BMW NOVELTIES WILL ENTER THE RUSSIAN MARKET IN 2024
In 2024, sales of updated versions of BMW 4-Series coupes and cabriolets will start in Russia. Their M-versions will also go on sale, Autonews reports.
It is known that novelties are equipped with power units capacity of 480 HP. They are also presented in a special version equipped with 510- and 551-HP engines.
It is assumed that the models will be imported to the Russian market under the parallel import scheme – official deliveries of BMW cars to Russia were discontinued in 2022.

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The new Jetour T2 will enter the Russian market in the first quarter of 2024 - NAPI

NAPI The new Jetour T2 will enter the Russian market in the first quarter of 2024 In the first quarter of the current year, Jetour T2 all-wheel drive SUV, which is known as Traveller in China, will be brought to Russia, the brand's press service reports.

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12/01/2024
THE NEW JETOUR T2 WILL ENTER THE RUSSIAN MARKET IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024
In the first quarter of the current year, Jetour T2 all-wheel drive SUV, which is known as Traveller in China, will be brought to Russia, the brand's press service reports.
Technical specifications and information about the novelty have not yet been disclosed. It is known that in China the model is available in two versions. In the first case, the car is equipped with 1.5-liter 184-HP turbocharged engine coupled with 7-speed robotized gear box and front-wheel drive. The version equipped with 2.0-liter 254-HP engine and two different gear boxes – a robotized and 8-speed automatic – is also offered to Chinese customers.

 

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AvtoVAZ plans to produce and sell 500 thousand cars in the coming year - NAPI

NAPI AvtoVAZ plans to produce and sell 500 thousand cars in the coming year AvtoVAZ plans to produce and sell about 500 thousand Lada cars in 2024, the company head Maxim Sokolov reports.

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12/01/2024
AVTOVAZ PLANS TO PRODUCE AND SELL 500 THOUSAND CARS IN THE COMING YEAR
AvtoVAZ plans to produce and sell about 500 thousand Lada cars in 2024, according to the company head Maxim Sokolov.
For comparison, last year AvtoVAZ produced 374,077 Lada cars, which was a record result over the past 10 years. Lada's market share was 35%. At the same time, according to Mr. Sokolov, in monetary terms, AVTOVAZ's share in the market amounted to 10-11%.

 

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Announcement of ruble prices for the new Lada Vesta SW Sportline - NAPI

NAPI Announcement of ruble prices for the new Lada Vesta SW Sportline AvtoVAZ announced the cost of the updated Lada Vesta SW Sportline station wagon, which entered the Russian market.

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12/01/2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RUBLE PRICES FOR THE NEW LADA VESTA SW SPORTLINE
AvtoVAZ announced the cost of the updated Lada Vesta SW Sportline station wagon, which entered the Russian market.
It is known that the model received a modified suspension with new shock absorbers and springs, reduced road clearance and an 18 mm extended front track. The model features reinforced disc brakes on all wheels and a reconfigured ABS system.
The novelty is offered to Russian customers with 1.6-liter 118-HP petrol engine, boosted by new camshafts, a more productive injection system, a new control program, a modified intake system and a sports exhaust. The power unit is coupled with manual gear box and front-wheel drive.
The cost of the new station wagon will start from 2.3 million rubles. The Black package (version with front bumper moldings, radiator enclosure trim, discs, nameplates on the trunk lid) will cost an additional 30 thousand rubles.

 

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The former Mercedes plant plans to produce more than 30 thousand cars - NAPI

NAPI The former Mercedes plant plans to produce more than 30 thousand cars Avtodom plans to assemble 30 thousand cars in 2024 at the facilities of the former Mercedes plant in the Moscow region.

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12/01/2024
THE FORMER MERCEDES PLANT PLANS TO PRODUCE MORE THAN 30 THOUSAND CARS
Avtodom plans to assemble 30 thousand cars in 2024 at the facilities of the former Mercedes plant in the Moscow region.
The company head, Andrey Olkhovsky, has not yet shared details about the brand and models of cars, the production of which is planned to be set up. Nevertheless, according to him, the matter concerns the premium segment in accordance with the plant capacity.

 

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The fastest growing segment of the Russian automobile market during the year was determined as 20:17 - Social Bites

In 2023, 1.3 million new cars, including cars and trucks, were sold in Russia. In this respect reports analytical agency "Avtostat". According to 2022 figures, sales increased most strongly in the cargo segment. 143.7 thousand trucks were sold in Russia during the 12 months of 2023; This figure...

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The fastest growing segment of the Russian automobile market during the year was determined as 20:17


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January 14, 2024

In 2023, 1.3 million new cars, including cars and trucks, were sold in Russia. In this respect reports analytical agency “Avtostat”.

According to 2022 figures, sales increased most strongly in the cargo segment. 143.7 thousand trucks were sold in Russia during the 12 months of 2023; This figure increased by 71% compared to the previous year. In the passenger segment, sales increased by 69% compared to 2022, reaching 1.06 million units.

A 20 percent increase was recorded in the light commercial vehicle segment (90.4 thousand vehicles sold in 2023), and a 27 percent increase in buses (sales reached 16.3 thousand units last year).

More than 80% of all new cars sold in Russia in 2023 were passenger vehicles.

Previously Lexus showed crossover, the right to purchase will be drawn in the lottery.

 

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The new Jetour T2 will enter the Russian market in the first quarter of 2024 - NAPI

NAPI The new Jetour T2 will enter the Russian market in the first quarter of 2024 In the first quarter of the current year, Jetour T2 all-wheel drive SUV, which is known as Traveller in China, will be brought to Russia, the brand's press service reports.

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12/01/2024
THE NEW JETOUR T2 WILL ENTER THE RUSSIAN MARKET IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024
In the first quarter of the current year, Jetour T2 all-wheel drive SUV, which is known as Traveller in China, will be brought to Russia, the brand's press service reports.
Technical specifications and information about the novelty have not yet been disclosed. It is known that in China the model is available in two versions. In the first case, the car is equipped with 1.5-liter 184-HP turbocharged engine coupled with 7-speed robotized gear box and front-wheel drive. The version equipped with 2.0-liter 254-HP engine and two different gear boxes – a robotized and 8-speed automatic – is also offered to Chinese customers.

This video takes a look at this marvelous little car. It is likely it will be built locally in Russia in the near future, not only to evade tariff but also to create jobs.

 

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Cars of a new Chinese brand will be officially sold in Russia 09:49 - Social Bites

The automobile company MB Rus, which is part of the Avtodom group (the former representative office of Mercedes-Benz in Russia), became the distributor of the Chinese automobile company Seres Group and received the rights to officially import and sell Seres Aito M5 and hybrid cars. M7 in the...

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Cars of a new Chinese brand will be officially sold in Russia


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January 13, 2024

The automobile company MB Rus, which is part of the Avtodom group (the former representative office of Mercedes-Benz in Russia), became the distributor of the Chinese automobile company Seres Group and received the rights to officially import and sell Seres Aito M5 and hybrid cars. M7 in the Russian Federation. In this respect reports TASS, citing the Avtodom press service.
“JSC MB Rus, part of the Avtodom group, signed a direct distribution agreement with the Seres Group and received exclusive rights for the import and distribution of the serial hybrid Seres Aito M5 and M7 in the Russian market,” the press service said in a statement.
It was noted that the M9 model will enter the Russian market in the second half of 2024. All cars will receive a warranty, and owners will be able to maintain them in service centers throughout the country.
Before that, the governor of the Kaluga region was Vladislav Shapsha. statedThe former Volkswagen automobile plant in Kaluga is expected to be operational again in the first half of 2024. The Volkswagen concern announced the suspension of automobile production in Kaluga and contract assembly in Nizhny Novgorod on March 3, 2022. The company attributed the decision to the disruption of supply chains due to sanctions imposed by the West due to the events in Ukraine.
In May 2023, Volkswagen Group announced the sale of its assets in Russia, including the Kaluga plant.
Previously AvtoVAZ stated Nearly 100% localization of Lada Granta and Niva.




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Interestingly, Seres cars are also referred to as Huawei cars. It is a joint venture between Huawei and Dongfeng. They are also licensing some of their cars with some of their models built in Russia branded Evolute.

 

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Evolute is a new domestic brand dedicated to electric cars. The first model is Evolute i-PRO which is rebadged Dongfeng Aeolus E70 built at Lipetsk.

 

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Evolute is a new domestic brand dedicated to electric cars. Evolute i-SKY is rebadged Dongfeng Forthing Friday built under license at Lipetsk.

 

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Evolute is a new domestic brand dedicated to electric cars. Evolute i-JET is rebadged Dongfeng Seres SF5 built under license at Lipetsk.

 

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AvtoVAZ plans to introduce a new brand in 2024 - NAPI

NAPI AvtoVAZ plans to introduce a new brand in 2024 AvtoVAZ has announced the creation of a new brand, which will be launched in 2024

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15/01/2024
AVTOVAZ PLANS TO INTRODUCE A NEW BRAND IN 2024
AvtoVAZ has announced the creation of a new brand, which will be launched in 2024.
According to Maxim Sokolov, the head of the manufacturing company, the new brand is being created for cars manufactured by AvtoVAZ under license of other companies. It has not yet been announced who exactly will become a partner of the company.
Presumably, the matter concerns the production of C and D segment cars, which are positioned as "crossover" and "non-crossover". More detailed information about the models will be available during 2024.

 

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The new FangChengBao Leopard 5 will enter the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI The new FangChengBao Leopard 5 will enter the Russian market The Chinese FangChengBao Leopard 5 SUV will go on sale in Russia soon.

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15/01/2024
THE NEW FANGCHENGBAO LEOPARD 5 WILL ENTER THE RUSSIAN MARKET
The Chinese FangChengBao Leopard 5 SUV will go on sale in Russia soon. One of the companies specializing in the supply of Chinese cars promised to bring a novelty to the Russian market.
The SUV is equipped with a hybrid power plant capacity of 680 HP, hydraulic suspension and all-wheel drive. The model is able to cover 125 km on one electric charge. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes the SUV 4.8 seconds. The maximum speed reaches 180 km/h.

 

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AVTOVAZ increased sales 1.9 times in 2023

In 2023, AVTOVAZ sold 352,572 LADA passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on the Russian market - 87% more than a year before. As a result, the market share of the LADA brand, excluding parallel imports, reached a record 35% for the last 20 years, in compare with 27% a year before...

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AVTOVAZ increased sales 1.9 times in 2023

In 2023, AVTOVAZ sold 352,572 LADA passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on the Russian market - 87% more than a year before. As a result, the market share of the LADA brand, excluding parallel imports, reached a record 35% for the last 20 years, in compare with 27% a year before, according to the carmaker's own estimates. The best-seller of AVTOVAZ last year remains LADA Granta, which renewed its annual sales record with 206,116 cars (2.2 times growth by 2022). Sales of the Niva SUV family increased 2.4 times and totaled 92,003 vehicles, this volume was almost equally shared by the Legend and Travel models. The flagship LADA Vesta of the new generation found 49,272 buyers (+69%) at the end of 2023. We should also add that last year 4,228 LADA light commercial vehicles were sold (-38%), which provided the brand with 99.6% of the compact LCV segment.
The growth of LADA sales was accompanied by the development of the dealer network. Today 568 dealerships operate under the control of AVTOVAZ, 315 of which specialize in LADA, and 253 - in cars under Renault and Nissan brands. Due to sanctions pressure, AVTOVAZ changed its export business model in 2023. Last year about 6.5 thousand LADA cars (-62%) were shipped abroad, their addressees were dealer centers in 8 countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan. The priority export destinations remain the countries of the near abroad, and in the near future it is planned to restart sales in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.
A number of projects of large-scale assembly of LADA abroad are being implemented, and one of them may be the resumption of Granta assembly in Egypt. According to the results of 2023, AVTOVAZ increased car production by 70% to 374,077 vehicles. At the same time, the output of LADA cars at the Togliatti site became a record for the last 10 years. Among the main tasks in 2023 was the re-launch of LADA Vesta in Togliatti, the launch of the production site in St. Petersburg, the expansion of car configurations and the return of previously lost options.
Maxim Sokolov, president of AVTOVAZ, told the AUTOSTAT agency that the approved production plan of AVTOVAZ for 2024 envisages a 33 per cent increase in car output to 500,000 units. 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.

 

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FAW intends to sell more than 20 thousand cars in Russia in 2024

Chinese carmaker FAW intends to sell more than 20 thousand cars in Russia in 2024 against 6.9 thousand cars last year. At the same time, the company plans to bring to the Russian market several new products, details of which will be announced closer to the start of sales, reports the press...

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FAW intends to sell more than 20 thousand cars in Russia in 2024
15.01.24

Chinese carmaker FAW intends to sell more than 20 thousand cars in Russia in 2024 against 6.9 thousand cars last year. At the same time, the company plans to bring to the Russian market several new products, details of which will be announced closer to the start of sales, reports the press service of "FAW-Eastern Europe".
According to the director on sales and development of dealer network "FAW-Eastern Europe" Alexander Domnikov, in the coming year the company FAW plans to develop in Russia in the segments of crossovers and sedans at first, which are the most promising in the Russian car market. At the end of 2023, according to the manufacturer's data, Russian FAW dealers sold 6904 cars, which is 4.4 times more than a year ago. The most popular FAW model last year was the Bestune B70 liftback, which went on sale in April and sold 2,732 vehicles by the end of the year.
Second place went to the mid-size crossover Bestune T77, whose sales grew 3.5 times to 2139 vehicles. Compact crossover Bestune T55 entered the Russian market in April and showed the third result - 1085 cars. Full-size SUV FAW Bestune T99, which went on sale in June 2023, found 943 buyers by the end of the year.

 

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The Russian market of new electric cars grew almost 5 times in 2023

At the end of 2023, 14 089 new electric cars were sold in our country. This is 4.7 times more than a year earlier and is a record. Such data were announced by the experts of AUTOSTAT. Recall that under new electric cars we mean those that are not older than 3 years and first registered in the...

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The Russian market of new electric cars grew almost 5 times in 2023

At the end of 2023, 14 089 new electric cars were sold in our country. This is 4.7 times more than a year earlier and is a record. Such data were announced by the experts of AUTOSTAT. Recall that under new electric cars we mean those that are not older than 3 years and first registered in the Russian Federation. More than a quarter (26.4%) of this number was accounted for the Chinese brand Zeekr (3,724 vehicles), which officially does not supply its models to Russia.
But in second place is the domestic Evolute, which has its own dealer network. Thus, in 2023, 2020 "Evolutes" were sold, which is the seventh part of all electric cars sold. Very slightly behind it is German Volkswagen (2000 vehicles), whose electric cars get to our market through parallel (alternative) imports. The same applies to the American brand Tesla (1,257 vehicles), which took the fourth place. And the Chinese Voyah (674 vehicles), which sells its electric cars officially, is also in the top 5. In the model ranking for 2023, the Zeekr 001 topped the list with 2,914 vehicles.
Evolute i-PRO and Volkswagen iD.4 (1,401 and 1,300 vehicles, respectively) are next, two times behind the leader. Tesla Model Y (768 units) and Volkswagen iD.6 (636 vehicles) are also among the top five most popular new electric cars in Russia. Separately, it should be noted that two more domestic "electric models" - Evolute i-JOY and Moskvich 3e – are in the top 10.
Note: the publication uses data of JSC "PPK" ("Passport Industrial Consulting") - a joint venture of JSC "E-Passport" and LLC "AUTOSTAT".