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Russian Automotive Market Research The updated Toyota Fortuner frame SUV is available for order in Russian dealerships of the brand at the price from 2 million 436 thousand rubles. Toyota Fortuner will be updated in two stages: two versions Standard and Comfort equipped with 2.7-liter petrol engine will be upgraded in August. New versions with diesel engine will appear in autumn of 2020. Externally, the new Toyota Fortuner features the wider...

Russian Automotive Market Research GAC Motors received vehicle type approval for GAC GS5 crossover. According to vehicle type approval, GAC GS5 crossover will be offered in Russia only with 1.5-liter engine capacity of 137 HP. The engine will be combined with 6-speed automatic, as well as with 6-speed manual gear box, as well as front - wheel drive. Options include emergency call system, climate control and front airbags. Front side airbags...

Russian Automotive Market Research According to Russian Automotive Market Research, as of January 1, 2020, there were 627 thousand cars of Chinese brands in Russia, which is 1.4% of the vehicle population. Five brands-CHERY, LIFAN, GEELY, GREAT WALL and BYD- account for 90% of the Chinese car population. The majority of Chinese cars are in the Moscow region – 38.9 thousand units or 6.2%. The five largest regional vehicle populations of Chinese...

Russian Automotive Market Research AVTOVAZ bought out General Motors' 50% stake in GM-AVTOVAZ joint venture for 0.4 billion rubles. Recall that in December 2019 AVTOVAZ signed the agreement with General Motors to buy 50% of shares of GM-AVTOVAZ joint venture from the American company. As a result of the transaction, the company, later renamed LADA Zapad Togliatti, became a 100% affiliated company of AVTOVAZ Group. As part of the agreement, Niva...

Russian Automotive Market Research From August 3 to August 16, Renault plant in Moscow will suspend production of cars for the period of corporate leave. On August 17, the company will resume working as usual. Currently, Renault plant in Moscow produces Renault Captur, Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano crossovers, as well as Renault Arkana coupe-crossover.

Russian Automotive Market Research Toyota begins to accept orders in Russia for the updated Hilux pickup. Prices for the new Toyota Hilux start from 2 million 472 thousand rubles. Toyota Hilux received the new design of radiator grille, front bumper, head optics and tail lights, as well as led fog lights and wheel disks. The new wide bumper at the bottom is equipped with a massive protection. Front and rear suspension of the pickup were...