
Sollers has restarted production of commercial vehicles in Tatarstan: Ford Transit has been replaced by trucks under its own brand. Next in line is a plant in Vladivostok, where Mazda cars used to be assembled: Ulyanovsk, too, has already figured out what to do with it. In the meantime, Russian authorities may ban parking along the streets, but allow “antifreeze” containing methyl alcohol. And more about this and other automotive news of recent days – in the video summary of the AvtoVzglyad portal.
The Sollers-Alabuga plant, which was shut down in March when Ford decided to suspend its operations in Russia, has started up again. Residents of Ulyanovsk have set up the production of their own trucks there – cars under the Sollers brand. Although, of course, these are not original products, but slightly modified JAC models. But, you see, it’s better this way than not at all.
Alabuga has been sorted out – now Sollers will have to reanimate the site in Vladivostok. The residents of Ulyanovsk bought a share in the joint venture with Mazda and, it seems, even found a new partner. This week it was announced that in Primorye they will start production of cars of a certain brand, which are based on Mazda units, in the second quarter of 2023. What is the brand? Probably Chinese too.
Yes, there are more and more Chinese: their market share has reached 33% – new models and brands appear. Take at least the last days: Voyah opened an official representative office in Russia, and Skywell – full-fledged sales of its first ET5 crossover. Although the prospects of both brands are extremely questionable, as they have chosen a rather risky niche – premium electric vehicles. Who needs them? Especially from the Middle Kingdom.
It seems that in the foreseeable future it will no longer be possible to use personal transport at all. The authorities have come up with new restrictions for motorists – they want to scale up the capital’s practice of organizing paid parking everywhere in the country. Namely – to significantly reduce the number of parking spaces on the street and where they are needed – to introduce a fee. The Ministry of Transport has already published relevant recommendations – there are many interesting things.
However, there was also good news. For example, a letter was sent to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin about the fact that the National Automobile Union (NAU) came up with a proposal to lift the ban on windshield washer fluid containing methyl alcohol, which was banned in 2000. And more about this and other important events in the automotive life of the country last week – in the video review of the AvtoVzglyad portal: you can watch it here.
The Sollers-Alabuga plant, which was shut down in March when Ford decided to suspend its operations in Russia, has started up again. Residents of Ulyanovsk have set up the production of their own trucks there – cars under the Sollers brand. Although, of course, these are not original products, but slightly modified JAC models. But, you see, it’s better this way than not at all.
Alabuga has been sorted out – now Sollers will have to reanimate the site in Vladivostok. The residents of Ulyanovsk bought a share in the joint venture with Mazda and, it seems, even found a new partner. This week it was announced that in Primorye they will start production of cars of a certain brand, which are based on Mazda units, in the second quarter of 2023. What is the brand? Probably Chinese too.
Yes, there are more and more Chinese: their market share has reached 33% – new models and brands appear. Take at least the last days: Voyah opened an official representative office in Russia, and Skywell – full-fledged sales of its first ET5 crossover. Although the prospects of both brands are extremely questionable, as they have chosen a rather risky niche – premium electric vehicles. Who needs them? Especially from the Middle Kingdom.
It seems that in the foreseeable future it will no longer be possible to use personal transport at all. The authorities have come up with new restrictions for motorists – they want to scale up the capital’s practice of organizing paid parking everywhere in the country. Namely – to significantly reduce the number of parking spaces on the street and where they are needed – to introduce a fee. The Ministry of Transport has already published relevant recommendations – there are many interesting things.
However, there was also good news. For example, a letter was sent to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin about the fact that the National Automobile Union (NAU) came up with a proposal to lift the ban on windshield washer fluid containing methyl alcohol, which was banned in 2000. And more about this and other important events in the automotive life of the country last week – in the video review of the AvtoVzglyad portal: you can watch it here.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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