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Car market
Changan Uni-Z sales launched in Russia

Sales of Changan Uni-Z crossover have officially commenced in Russia. The car is available in two versions: Lux and Techno. The model is priced at 3,249,900 and 3,349,900 rubles, respectively. In terms of dimensions, the car can be compared to Škoda Kodiaq. Key exterior highlights include a frameless radiator enclosure and a split rear spoiler. The car is also equipped with LED optics, a panoramic sunroof, and 20-inch wheel disks. It...

Commercial vehicle market
Gazon NEXT trucks received 6-speed gear box

Modern Transport Technologies (STT) has announced a phased transition of its Gazon NEXT medium-duty truck line-up to an upgraded 6-speed manual gear box, replacing the previous 5-speed one. Concurrently, several design modifications have been integrated into the gear box architecture to enhance component reliability and improve vehicle drivability. In the initial phase, the new 6-speed gear box has been incorporated into the equipment for all...

Autocomponents market
KAMAZ Foundry Plant optimizes heat-treatment furnace monitoring

The Tooling and Equipment Preparation Shop at the KAMAZ PTC Foundry Plant has streamlined its monitoring process for heat-treatment furnaces. This section achieved reference status four years ago. Today, it houses a concentration of furnace, radial drilling, and abrasive cutting equipment used for hardening and carburizing processes, as well as for repairing production tooling. The product portfolio comprises over 100 items, including dies...

RUSSIAN AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
How much cheaper were winter tires in October of the previous years

Ahead of the winter season, the marketing agency NAPI analyzed average price dynamics for new car winter tires, covering both premium and non-premium segments. In October 2026, the average cost of premium winter tires reached 32.0 thousand rubles, having increased by 15.3% year-on-year. Looking at a three-year period, the cost of these tires has grown by 44.2%, or nearly 10.0 thousand rubles…

VEHICLE PRODUCTION IN RUSSIA
What is falling more: production or the market?

According to the NAPI, in January-May 2025, car production increased, but the production and sales growth rate fell compared to the results of January-April :+8.1% and +12.2%, respectively. Truck production decreased by 7.5%, the truck market fell by 50.1%. The bus production did not decrease as much as new vehicle sales … 

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