Industry
OEMs
GAZ Group and Rosseti will create an infrastructure for electric transport
RusAutoNews.Com – GAZ Group and Rosseti have signed an agreement on cooperation in the adaptation of modern automotive technology for Russian electric supply network today. The companies intend to cooperate in
OEMs
Volkswagen Group Rus celebrates the 10th year of local production in Russia
RusAutoNews.Com – The local production of Volkswagen in Russia began on a large scale ten years ago. In just two years’ time, in 2009, full production started in the plant,
Commercial vehicles
OEMs
KAMAZ shares have returned from Cyprus to Russia
RNS – KAMAZ has reported that in accordance with earlier decisions, Autoinvest Ltd (registered in Cyprus) has ceased its participation in the joint stock capital of KAMAZ. “Autoinvest LLC (registired in
Commercial vehicles
Market
Russian truck market up by 41% in July 2017
Autostat – According to Autostat, 6700 new trucks have been sold in Russia in July 2017, following an increase of 40.9% in comparison with the same period of the previous
Commercial vehicles
Market
Russian LCV market has grown by 9% in July 2017
Autostat – According to Autostat data, the Russian new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market has amounted to 8200 units in July, following an 8.8% year-on-year growth. The traditional leader of
Market
TOP-10 foreign cars of the Russian used car market within the first half of 2017
RusAutoNews.Com – According to the Autostat data, the Top-10 foreign cars of the Russian used car market within the first half of 2017: Brand Sold units ( x 1000)
Commercial vehicles
OEMs
Dongfeng Trucks enters the Russian market
Autostat – Dongfeng Trucks – a division of Dongfeng Motor Corporation for the production and sales of commercial vehicles – is now represented in Russia through the sole exclusive distributor,
OEMs
Nissan production has increased in Russia by 12% during the first half of the year
Autostat – Nissan has manufactured 34,447 automobiles in Russia during the first half of 2017, which is equivalent to a 12% year-on-year growth. 21,302 crossovers have rolled off the St. Petersburg
Commercial vehicles
Market
Russian new bus market has grown by 26% within the first half of 2017
NAPI – According to Russian Automotive Market Research data, the Russian new bus market has amounted to 5,300 units within the first half of 2017, which is equivalent to a 26.6%
Industry
OEMs
Russian vehicle production has increased by 19% within the first half of 2017
ASM Holding – According to ASM Holding data, 728,853 transport vehicles (trucks, cars, buses) have been manufactured in Russia within the January-June 2017 period, which is equivalent to a 19.1%
Commercial vehicles
Government
Tests have started on Chinese Yutong electric buses in Moscow
Vedomosti – Tests have stated on Chinese Yutong electric buses in Moscow. Chinese Yutong electric buses are equipped with electric engines and high-capacity batteries. The buses have a maximum velocity of 69
