2023-06-07 17:04:01
Kaliningrad plant Avtotor began preparations for the production of crossovers BAIC X55. This will be the third model of the BAIC brand in the company’s program. In China, this 4620 mm crossover has been produced since 2022 under the name Beijing Mofang. Russian-assembled cars will have a 1.5 turbo engine (188 hp), a seven-speed “robot” with two clutches and front-wheel drive. The assembly of commodity crossovers should begin in the third quarter, and by the end of the year, Avtotor intends to expand the range of the BAIC brand to seven models.
Industry Development Fund provided the company Sollers a preferential loan in the amount of 1.7 billion rubles to restart the engine plant in Yelabuga and localize the production of JAC turbodiesels. The total investment in the project will amount to 2.2 billion rubles. The plans include four-cylinder diesel engines with a volume of 2.0 to 2.7 liters, they will be installed on Sollers commercial vehicles, and a two-liter engine will also go to UAZ SUVs. Previously, Ford gasoline engines were produced in Yelabuga, but the Ford turbodiesel assembly project was never implemented.
Yandex started testing his unmanned vehicles in real taxi mode. Starting today in Moscow, you can order a ride on a Hyundai Sonata sedan with an installed autopilot, but for now, robot taxis can only operate within the Yasenevo district. The price of any trip is 100 rubles, only users over 18 years old can place an order. The car is controlled by electronics, however, for safety reasons, a test driver is behind the wheel.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that production is being prepared in Russia anti-lock brakes. Deliveries of commercial ABS to Russian automakers should begin as early as July 1, with AVTOVAZ becoming the main consumer. Production will be organized at the Pegas plant in Kostroma (an old supplier of AvtoVAZ), the declared developer of the system is Itelma, but it is not yet clear what the share of Russian components in the localized ABS is.
Final teasers of new models published Lexus GX and TX, which will premiere simultaneously late on June 8. The next generation Lexus GX will retain the frame structure and solid off-road capability. And the Lexus TX is a new model in the range: a full-size crossover with three rows of seats will compete with the Infiniti QX60 and Acura MDX.
Electric sports car announced Caterham Project V, which will usher in a new era for the small British company. The car will have a closed two-door body and a modern design, which was created by stylist Anthony Giannarelli. So far, only one teaser has been released, the first prototype will be shown live on July 11, and it will take a couple more years to pre-production.
Sports car prepared for the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans racing marathon Alpine A110 R The Mans. This special version differs from the production model A110 R in an additional mode of driving electronics called Hunaudières (in honor of one of the sections of the Le Mans circuit), a carbon fiber fin on the rear fairing, a special body color scheme and decor in the cabin. Turbo engine 1.8 (300 hp) standard. 100 of these machines will be produced, the price of each copy is 140 thousand euros.
Company DS unveiled a mock-up of the next generation of automotive interiors. The front panel is one solid screen, small touch screens are built into the steering wheel hub and armrest. The circles in the doors are design elements with a three-dimensional relief and dynamic lighting, and the speakers of the audio system are installed in a luminous sphere under the dashboard. It’s just a flight of fancy for now, but a similar interior should appear on the next generation DS 4 model, which will be released no earlier than 2027.
Also today we talked about the liftback Lada Granta Drive Activeelectric car Volvo EX30 and Russian prices for crossovers Jetour X90 Plus.
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