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EXEED RX PHEV Hybrid Crossover Coupe Earns 5-Star Euro NCAP RatingEXEED RX PHEV Hybrid Crossover Coupe Earns 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
EXEED RX PHEV Hybrid Crossover Coupe Earns 5-Star Euro NCAP RatingThe hybrid model scored high marks in all passenger protection categories, achieving 90% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child protection, 81% for vulnerable road user protection, and 80% for safety assist systems.
Novosibirsk man pays million rubles to reclaim carNovosibirsk man pays million rubles to reclaim car
Novosibirsk man pays million rubles to reclaim carA debtor from the Novosibirsk region narrowly avoided losing his vehicle after paying over a million rubles to settle his loans.
Skoda Kodiaq Meets Chinese Hybrids in Diverse 10-Car TestSkoda Kodiaq Meets Chinese Hybrids in Diverse 10-Car Test
Skoda Kodiaq Meets Chinese Hybrids in Diverse 10-Car TestWe select the leader based on a combination of qualities: emotion, practicality, handling, and comfort.
Driver Plays 'Teacher' with Repeated Braking, Causing CollisionDriver Plays 'Teacher' with Repeated Braking, Causing Collision
Driver Plays 'Teacher' with Repeated Braking, Causing CollisionA conflict between drivers escalated into a crash after one repeatedly braked in front of the other. The incident raises questions about liability and the role of dashcam footage.
Mostotrest Reports Progress on Rubеzhnoy Overpass RepairMostotrest Reports Progress on Rubеzhnoy Overpass Repair
Mostotrest Reports Progress on Rubеzhnoy Overpass RepairIn the Kurortny District of St. Petersburg, major repairs are ongoing at the Rubеzhnoy overpass. Workers have prepared piles and started constructing supports.
Medved JAECOO Dealer Launches New J7 Crossover in KrasnoyarskMedved JAECOO Dealer Launches New J7 Crossover in Krasnoyarsk
Medved JAECOO Dealer Launches New J7 Crossover in KrasnoyarskIn the midst of Siberian frosts, the official dealer Medved JAECOO announces the arrival and start of sales for the new JAECOO J7 crossover in Krasnoyarsk.
Evening Traffic Jams in St. Petersburg Reach 7 PointsEvening Traffic Jams in St. Petersburg Reach 7 Points
Evening Traffic Jams in St. Petersburg Reach 7 PointsOn the evening of January 29, road congestion in St. Petersburg exceeded the usual level by one point. A particularly difficult situation developed on Stachek Avenue and the highways in the southwest of the city.
Pulkovo-Pushkin Run on February 1 to Restrict Traffic in St. PetersburgPulkovo-Pushkin Run on February 1 to Restrict Traffic in St. Petersburg
Pulkovo-Pushkin Run on February 1 to Restrict Traffic in St. PetersburgThe 55th Pulkovo-Pushkin athletics run, dedicated to the lifting of the Leningrad Blockade, will take place on February 1 and will cause road closures in the south of St. Petersburg.
Traffic police end EKH era by recalling 'beautiful' license platesTraffic police end EKH era by recalling 'beautiful' license plates
Traffic police end EKH era by recalling 'beautiful' license platesThe traffic police have begun recalling license plates from the EKH series, which were previously associated with special status. The measure is linked to preventing potential security threats.
EXEED Wins Four Awards at Russian Car of the Year 2025EXEED Wins Four Awards at Russian Car of the Year 2025
EXEED Wins Four Awards at Russian Car of the Year 2025EXEED brand secured four victories at the 'Car of the Year in Russia — 2025' awards, with its hybrid and electric cars receiving the highest ratings from 1.2 million voters.
Family in Ufa Stuck Paying Loan for Unfixable Chinese CarFamily in Ufa Stuck Paying Loan for Unfixable Chinese Car
Family in Ufa Stuck Paying Loan for Unfixable Chinese CarA family in Ufa has been paying a loan for six months for a Chinese crossover they can't get repaired because essential parts are unavailable nationwide.
Heavy Retro-Luxury: 67-Year-Old GAZ Sedan for Sale in NovosibirskHeavy Retro-Luxury: 67-Year-Old GAZ Sedan for Sale in Novosibirsk
Heavy Retro-Luxury: 67-Year-Old GAZ Sedan for Sale in NovosibirskA 1959 GAZ-12 ZIM executive sedan is listed for sale in Novosibirsk with an asking price of 2.5 million rubles (about $28,000 at current rates).
Foreign Car Shortage and Price Rises: 2026 Auto Market ForecastForeign Car Shortage and Price Rises: 2026 Auto Market Forecast
Foreign Car Shortage and Price Rises: 2026 Auto Market ForecastExperts analyze the shrinking Russian auto market, predicting foreign car shortages and rising prices for 2026, with recycling fees and economic factors driving changes.
Golden 1982 Toyota Chaser for Sale in VladivostokGolden 1982 Toyota Chaser for Sale in Vladivostok
Golden 1982 Toyota Chaser for Sale in VladivostokA 44-year-old Toyota Chaser from 1982, in golden color, is being sold in Vladivostok for 1.7 million rubles (approximately $17,000 at current rates), with the seller highlighting its restyling and appeal to old-school car enthusiasts.
Tenet to Add Two Models in 2026, Replacing Chery VehiclesTenet to Add Two Models in 2026, Replacing Chery Vehicles
Tenet to Add Two Models in 2026, Replacing Chery VehiclesRussian automaker Tenet will expand its lineup with a flagship crossover and sedan in 2026, models mirroring Chery vehicles, likely marking the Chinese brand's exit from the market.
1.2 million VAZ-2107 cars persist in aging Russian vehicle fleet1.2 million VAZ-2107 cars persist in aging Russian vehicle fleet
1.2 million VAZ-2107 cars persist in aging Russian vehicle fleetAbout 1.2 million VAZ-2107 cars, production of which ceased over ten years ago, are still in use in Russia, reflecting a general trend of an aging vehicle fleet.
Ufa drivers demand government action on gasoline pricesUfa drivers demand government action on gasoline prices
Ufa drivers demand government action on gasoline pricesDrivers in Ufa have voiced their concerns over increasing gasoline prices, with many calling for government intervention.
How to Buy Premium Chinese Cars on Favorable TermsHow to Buy Premium Chinese Cars on Favorable Terms
How to Buy Premium Chinese Cars on Favorable TermsAn official dealer is offering favorable loans and trade-in programs for EXEED brand vehicles at the Avtograd center in Tyumen this January.
A Second Life for 'Old Ladies'. Novosibirsk Puts Early 2000s Japanese Cars Back on the RoadA Second Life for 'Old Ladies'. Novosibirsk Puts Early 2000s Japanese Cars Back on the Road
A Second Life for 'Old Ladies'. Novosibirsk Puts Early 2000s Japanese Cars Back on the RoadWe assess the scope of work needed to restore these cars, identifying their weak points and the most expensive repairs required to get them running reliably.
Kazakhstan Proposes High Waste Fee on Russian Cars in RetaliationKazakhstan Proposes High Waste Fee on Russian Cars in Retaliation
Kazakhstan Proposes High Waste Fee on Russian Cars in RetaliationKazakhstan plans to introduce prohibitive waste disposal fees for cars imported from Russia and Belarus, responding to similar measures by Moscow.
Traffic jams move to the center of St. PetersburgTraffic jams move to the center of St. Petersburg
Traffic jams move to the center of St. PetersburgNew road closures in central St. Petersburg have caused dense traffic jams, while traffic on the Ring Road has been restored.
Covered in Rust: Two Abandoned Cars Found in Kalininsky DistrictCovered in Rust: Two Abandoned Cars Found in Kalininsky District
Covered in Rust: Two Abandoned Cars Found in Kalininsky DistrictTwo cars showing signs of being ownerless were discovered in the Kalininsky district of Novosibirsk. Their owners have ten days to remove them.
St. Petersburg's Western High-Speed Diameter Sets New Trip RecordSt. Petersburg's Western High-Speed Diameter Sets New Trip Record
St. Petersburg's Western High-Speed Diameter Sets New Trip RecordThe Western High-Speed Diameter in 2025 reached a record traffic level, exceeding 79 million trips. Compared to 2024, the increase was more than two million.
Drone-damaged car compensation in Rostov Oblast starts in MarchDrone-damaged car compensation in Rostov Oblast starts in March
Drone-damaged car compensation in Rostov Oblast starts in MarchAuthorities in Rostov Oblast will begin accepting applications for compensation for cars damaged by drones in March. The payment procedure was approved at the end of last year.
‘It’s scary to drive’: Omsk residents avoid car repairs‘It’s scary to drive’: Omsk residents avoid car repairs
‘It’s scary to drive’: Omsk residents avoid car repairsThe head of a car service network explains why residents are delaying vehicle maintenance to save money.