2023-05-25 19:02:09
Cadillac appointed for May 28 a big premiere of three production models at once. In China, the second-generation Cadillac CT6 flagship sedan, the Cadillac GT4 cross-hatchback, and the updated Cadillac XT4 crossover will be simultaneously presented. The first two models were certified last fall, so their main parameters are already known. Both cars are intended for the domestic market, they will not be delivered outside the PRC. The restyled Cadillac XT4 debuted in the US in the winter, and the Chinese version as a whole will repeat the overseas car.
AVTOVAZ certified crossover Lada X-Cross 5, which is a Chinese model FAW Bestune T77 with different emblems and nameplates. A vehicle type approval for a car with the Lada T77 index was issued in Belarus, and not for the standard three years, but only for one year. The assembly of these cars at the Lada St. Petersburg (former Nissan) plant should begin in mid-June. The original FAW Bestune T77 now costs 2.17-2.43 million rubles.
Former Russian representative office of the concern Mercedes–Benz, which became the property of the Avtodom company back in April, announced a rebranding and future plans. The name “Mercedes-Benz Rus” has been changed to “MB Rus”, the main area of work will remain the sale, maintenance and warranty support of Mercedes-Benz cars. So far, the company will sell off the existing stocks of cars, but new deliveries are also planned together with dealers. Also, MB Rus will cooperate with other automakers: it has recently announced the supply of Chinese Forland trucks.
Official start of car sales Hongqi in Russia is scheduled for the end of June. By this time, the first stage of the formation of the dealer network will be completed: 12 car dealerships will open in six major cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don, Sochi), and a spare parts warehouse will be created in the Moscow region. Some showrooms are almost ready to open. The range will consist of four models: first, the Hongqi H9 sedans and E-HS9 electric crossovers will go on sale, and a month later, the H5 sedans and HS5 crossovers will go on sale.
A new SUV teaser has appeared Lexus GX next generation, and in addition announced the date of the premiere: it will take place on June 8 in America. That is, the frame GX will be presented simultaneously with the large three-row Lexus TX crossover. There are no new details about the car yet, and a noteworthy detail is visible in the fresh picture: the SUV will have side glazing with a step on the rear doors. A simpler and more affordable all-terrain vehicle Toyota Land Cruiser Prado of the next generation should appear next.
Fresh statistics from JATO Dynamics: electric car became the best-selling model in the world in the first quarter of 2023 Tesla Model Y. According to agency estimates, 267,200 of these machines were sold in all countries in three months, with an increase of 69% compared to the same period in 2022! The Toyota Corolla moved into second place for the first time in years with a score of 256,400, including the Chinese Allion and Levin. The next three places in the ranking are also occupied by Toyota – a Hilux pickup (214,700 units), a RAV4/Wildlander crossover (211,000) and a Camry sedan (166,200).
SUV spotted in China Beijing BJ40 second generation. The current BJ40 has been produced since 2013 and in many ways resembles the Jeep Wrangler, and in the near future the assembly of these machines should begin at Avtotor in Kaliningrad. The prototypes of the new model have temporary optics and are wrapped in camouflage, but it is already clear that the SUV has switched to an all-metal five-door body (instead of a removable plastic top), while retaining the frame structure and a continuous rear axle. There are no other details yet, and the premiere is expected in late summer or early autumn.
Another electric car startup announced itself Aunder E-Mobility Group. It was formed in 2021 and registered in London, but is of African origin: the company was founded by two businessmen from Morocco, and they plan to organize production in the same country. Nothing is known about the Atlas electric car itself, there is only one teaser. Development is not from scratch: an unnamed OEM provider provided the platform. The start of production is scheduled for 2026, and the start of sales is expected in 2027.
Also today we talked about the prices for the updated Lauda Vestasupercars Aston Martin DB12 and new clothes in the range BMW.
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