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At the recent AvtoVAZ trade union conference, the timing of the launch of the assembly line of the classic Niva Legend SUV with a new engine was clarified. According to Za Rulem, the start of production is scheduled for May-June of the coming year. The model is equipped with a new powertrain, which is the same engine that has recently been integrated into Niva Travel SUVs: 1.8-liter engine with VAZ-11184 index is a combination of VAZ-11193...

KIA Sportage returned to Russia under the parallel import scheme. According to the offers on classifieds, the model cost starts from 2.6 million rubles, Za Rulem reports. At this price, a private dealer from Samara offers a crossover in the version equipped with 2.0-liter 150-HP unit paired with 6-speed automatic gear box and all-wheel drive. This model is equipped with a fabric interior, a digital dashboard, a multimedia system with a...

Yandex is preparing to launch a taxi car on the market, Autonews reports with reference to Vedomosti. According to sources, the model will be named UMO 5, which was patented last month. The novelty is based on GAC Aion Y Plus: the Russian version will actually be its localized re-release under own brand. The original Chinese version is equipped with an electric unit capacity of 204 HP, coupled with front-wheel drive. The range varies from 300...

The Iranian-made Saipa Shahin car is undergoing the necessary tests on the territory of the Russian Federation in order to obtain Vehicle Type Approval for the Russian market, according to CarExpo.ru. This is a model based on Toyota Yaris XP90, equipped with a disc brake system on all wheels, the list of safety systems also includes ABS and two front airbags. The basic version also includes air conditioner, a rear-view camera, a keyless entry...

On December 12, 2025, within the framework of the Board of Directors of KAMAZ PTC, a presentation of a special pre-sale program for the first batch of Russian Atom electric cars took place in Naberezhnye Chelny. KAMAZ employees had the opportunity to reserve Atom car on special terms, as well as fix the starting price for the car and receive a package of benefits: access to future paid subscriptions and Atom services, a special-issue...

A new Foton View light commercial van will appear in Russia, the press service of MB Rus JSC (the authorized distributor of the brand) reported. The model will debut on December 24, 2025. The novelty will be equipped with cruise control, air conditioner, keyless entry, engine start button and Bluetooth module for connecting a mobile phone. The power plant is represented by 2.0-liter 159-HP diesel engine, coupled with two different gear...