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Car market
Sales of Geely Preface with a derated engine have started in Russia

Geely has launched sales of a new version of Preface sedan in Russia. The model retained 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. Its capacity was reduced from 200 to 150 HP. The maximum torque remained unchanged — 325 Nm. Acceleration to 100 km/h increased from 7.1 to 9.5 seconds. The powertrain is coupled with 7-speed robotized gear box. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is stated at 7.1 liters per 100 km. The sedan is offered in two...

Commercial vehicle market
Sever-Scan launched sales of an exclusive series of KAMAZ-54901 tractor units

Sever-Scan, KAMAZ authorized dealer, announced the launch of sales of the exclusive anniversary series of KAMAZ-54901 long-haul tractor units. The release is timed to coincide with a significant date – the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ truck rolling off the assembly line. The first vehicles of the limited anniversary series have already been delivered to the showroom of the KAMAZ authorized dealer. Sever-Scan has its own branch...

Commercial vehicle market
MAZ-54A02N is being tested in the Far East 

MAZ-54A02N tractor unit running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) is being tested for the first time in the Far East. The pilot operation is carried out by Gazprom Helium Service. MAZ vehicles are integrated into production processes and perform daily transport tasks at the Logistics Center for processing insulated containers, as well as participate in the delivery of LNG fuel to the company's own filling stations. As part of the tests, the...

RUSSIAN AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
What types of trailers and semi-trailers are the most in-demand in 2025 and 2026?

According to the NAPI, 2.18 thousand new semi-trailers were sold in January-February 2026, which was a 49.3% decline on the previous year. New trailer sales totaled 340 units, having shown a 64.6% decline year-on-year. The best-selling semi-trailer types in January-February 2026 were tankers (0.47 thousand units) …

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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