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The car will have three exterior design options Despite the fact that Toyota has already unveiled the new Camry , the sales start date has not been disclosed, and there is no information about when pre-orders will begin to be accepted. Meanwhile, the Chinese resource Autohome shared some details on this matter. [caption id="attachment_84270" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Camry[/caption] The all-new Toyota Camry will go on sale no earlier than March 2024. At least in China In China, sales of the ninth generation Camry are reported to start no earlier than March 2024. Orders will likely begin to be accepted in February during the so-called “Spring Festival” holidays surrounding the Chinese New Year (February 10, 2024). Another interesting point: it is reported that in China the Camry will receive three “faces”, although at the time of the announcement there were two options for external design. It is known that the purely petrol version with a 2-liter engine and the hybrid based on a 2.5-liter engine will have their own design options. And the third option may mean an additional styling package - usually these are offered for an additional fee.

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Mitsubishi Outlander, BMW X3 and Renault Duster are in the lead The best used crossovers for 1 million rubles were named by the head of the dealer department of the Fresh automobile marketplace, Evgeniy Zhitnukhin. “The share of crossovers in the Russian car market this year exceeded 68%.��Russians prefer these models due to the reliability ensured by increased ground clearance and greater possibilities for transforming the interior (you can transport cargo). The most popular in the segment of used cars costing up to a million rubles are Mitsubishi Outlander, BMW X3 and Renault Duster, which can be purchased for 969,000 rubles, 999,000 rubles and 890,000 rubles, respectively,” said Evgeny Zhitnukhin. The most popular used crossovers under 1 million rubles were named by the Fresh dealer [caption id="attachment_84256" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mitsubishi Outlander, BMW X3 and Renault Duster[/caption] He added that the Mitsubishi Outlander is distinguished by its smooth ride, energy-intensive suspension, good handling, high comfort and ergonomics of the driver's seat. The BMW X3 is distinguished by rich technical equipment, stable driving performance and resistance to body corrosion. And Renault Duster attracts with its favorable price, availability of spare parts and consumables.

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More than 11,000 pre-orders have been placed BYD announced that cumulative orders for its fastback crossover Song L crossover exceeded 11,000 units in 17 days after pre-sales opened on October 31. Song L will be released on December 15th in China. Buyers can choose from five models ranging in price from $30,500 to $38,800. [caption id="attachment_83427" align="aligncenter" width="773"] BYD Song L[/caption] Song L is BYD's latest model, based on the e-Platfrom 3.0 architecture, which also powers Seal, Dolphin, Atto 3 (Yuan Plus). It also features the brand's latest design language called Dragon Face. It has a front end with slim LED headlights and a sporty front bumper with a trapezoidal air intake. This crossover also features a sloping roofline and retractable door handles. At the rear of the Song L there is an active spoiler. [caption id="attachment_83434" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BYD Song L[/caption] The powerful fastback crossover BYD Song L became popular even before sales began The body size is 4840 × 1950 × 1560 mm, and the wheelbase is 2930 mm. It is 115 mm shorter and 49 mm narrower than the Zeekr 001 liftback from Geely. It received the latest DiSus C suspension. Let us recall that BYD previously announced adaptive suspension and new technology for the car’s intelligent body control system. The system includes electronically controlled solenoid valve shock absorbers and a suite of sensors that scan the road surface in real time. As a result, the electronics adjust the performance of the shock absorbers, constantly changing their stiffness characteristics in accordance with the current road situation. The power of different versions ranges from 200 to 515 hp, and there are all-wheel drive options. [caption id="attachment_83435" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BYD Song L[/caption] Inside, there's a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, a large 15.6-inch floating central control screen and a 50-inch head-up display. The car system is based on the latest generation of BYD's DiLink operating system, as well as the advanced DiPilot driving assistance system, which supports more than 30 functions such as driver fatigue monitoring and autonomous parking.

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For $3200 An Australian student has just won a prestigious award for his conversion kit, which can turn internal combustion engine cars into hybrids at a meager cost. He claims that its design allows for bolt-on installations to be completed in one day. The issue price is only $3,200. [caption id="attachment_73709" align="aligncenter" width="780"] cars[/caption] The auto industry is moving toward electrification, but the challenge of reducing carbon emissions is here to stay. ICE cars, which existed before and even during the transition to green cars, are not going away anytime soon. The startup Rapid Electric Vehicle Retrofits will offer owners the opportunity to electrify their cars for a small fee. According to Alexander Burton of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, the key to its success is its special pancake-shaped axial flux motor. It bolts to the wheel hub and has a rotating plate between the brake rotor and the wheel. Burton says each engine can produce 67 hp. A student has invented a cheap way to convert cars with internal combustion engines into hybrids He's testing a prototype in his Toyota Corolla - the motors are mounted to the rear wheels, and the "standard battery" with a capacity of 15 kWh is located where the spare tire would normally be. At the same time, the power reserve on all-electric traction is about 100 km. https://youtu.be/uKVVpbvDMN0 During the tests, the system was not connected to the internal combustion engine at all, but it could operate simultaneously to reduce the amount of fuel burned by the engine. In full EV mode, the system will keep the 12-volt battery charged and power the lights, air conditioning, etc. However, Burton needs to refine some parts of the design.

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Sales will start in December, the price will be approximately half lower than analogs from Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover An important event in the Chinese car market: serial production of the flagship crossover Huawei Aito M9 has started at the Series plant in Chongqing. Interestingly, Huawei itself did not say anything about this - reporters and local officials simply visited the factory. They got acquainted with the production and with the Aito M9 itself. [caption id="attachment_71039" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-Maybach GLS[/caption] Apparently, the SUV is currently being produced in small batches, and full production will begin a little later - closer to the start of sales (that is, in December). The “killer” Mercedes-Maybach GLS from Huawei began to be produced in China. Almost immediately after the first images of the Aito M9 appeared on the Internet, Chinese journalists dubbed the car the Mercedes-Maybach GLS killer: and indeed, these models are similar conceptually, in terms of power parameters and dimensions. But in terms of equipment and finishing, the Aito M9 will even be able to surpass the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, Land Rover, and other SUVs with which it will compete. At the same time, the price for a model of this class is unusually low: the cost starts at 68.4 thousand dollars. For a model with a length of 5.3 m, a power of 496–530 hp, an autopilot, and truly luxury equipment, this is quite inexpensive.

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There are also deliveries to other cities. The Moskvich plant told us where Moskvich 6 liftbacks have already appeared, and also confirmed that the list of cities will increase. “Great news: meet the new Moskvich 6! The model is already presented in most dealership centers in Moscow and will appear in car showrooms in St. Petersburg by the end of the week. We invite you to check out the new product live and sit behind the wheel of a bright, dynamic liftback,” says the official Telegram channel. Cars are gradually arriving in other cities of our country. The availability of Moskvich 6 can be checked with your nearest official dealer. The plant has officially confirmed the start of sales of Moskvich 6 [caption id="attachment_71021" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Moskvich 6[/caption] Moskvich 6 is based on the Chinese JAC Sehol A5 Plus model 2021. The new product became the third model on the company’s assembly line after the compact crossover Moskvich 3 and its electric version Moskvich 3e. The car is offered in two versions, “Comfort” and “Business”, for 2,626,000 and 2,826,000 rubles. Later, dealers will have a 174-horsepower version for 2,976,000 rubles. Earlier, the director of the Avalon Moskvich brand, Alexander Savelyev, said that the Moskvich 6 liftback aroused interest among Russians. However, before this, Autonews reported that the new Moskvich 6 cars did not cause a stir among buyers, and the demand for them was still zero.

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Conditions named The 2024 Nissan Leaf has become slightly more affordable in the United States following confirmation that it has qualified for the federal electric vehicle tax credit. That brings the starting price down to $24,390. The automaker has confirmed that the Leaf meets ACA requirements for battery components because it and its battery are assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee. This entitles him to a rebate of $3,750. [caption id="attachment_70951" align="aligncenter" width="780"] New 2024 Nissan Leaf[/caption] Now under $25,000 New 2024 Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a US Federal Tax Credit However, Nissan notes that models must be purchased and put into service by December 31, 2023. Additionally, the customer must meet all purchase and income criteria to receive the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit as outlined in the Internal Revenue Code. The average gross income of couples cannot exceed $300,000 per year, the income of heads of households cannot exceed $225,000, and the income of all other filers cannot exceed $150,000. “For more than a decade, LEAF has been one of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market,” said Judy Wheeler, Nissan vice president of U.S. sales and regional operations. “Eligibility for a portion of the federal Electric Vehicle Tax Credit makes LEAF available to even more customers who are ready to make the switch to an electric vehicle.” The 2024 Nissan Leaf is only eligible for half of the available $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit because it does not meet the critical minerals requirement for the remaining $3,750. The 2024 Nissan Leaf was introduced in June of this year.

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The digital panel on the front was not allowed into production Hyundai has unveiled a limited production version of its Disney-themed Ioniq 5 but unfortunately has ditched the digital dashboard featured in the concept. [caption id="attachment_70946" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum[/caption] Hyundai unveiled the Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum concept at the New York Auto Show earlier this year. The special edition retains the Gravity Gold Matte body with rims, the pattern of which evokes associations with Mickey Mouse ears. But the coolest feature of the concept did not make it into production. We are talking about panels and headlights, which showed various animations, as well as fireworks The production version of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition presented https://youtu.be/oXU5n68H8qM The special edition also features Mickey Mouse-themed trim, unique floor mats, and embossed Disney100 logos on the front seats and center console. Production will be limited to 1,000 units and the Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition will go on sale early next year. The price has not yet been announced.

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Prices announced The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime has been revealed, starting at $43,440 in the United States. This eco-friendly crossover will arrive in US dealerships later this year in "limited quantities." The entry-level Toyota RAV4 Prime SE features black accents, a dual exhaust system, and 18-inch wheels with a two-tone finish. Buyers will get a leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated front seats with eight-way power adjustment on the driver's side. Also mentioned are red contrast stitching, a six-speaker audio system, a 7-inch multi-information display, and an 8-inch Toyota Audio multimedia system. [caption id="attachment_70923" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota RAV4 Prime 2024[/caption] Customers can opt for the $1,665 Weather & Moonroof package, which adds a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and heated rain-sensing wipers. The RAV4 Prime XSE retails for $47,310. It features vertical LED lights, large 19-inch wheels, and red-painted shock absorbers. The model also offers a two-tone exterior that combines a black roof with a contrasting body color. Toyota RAV4 Prime 2024 presented [caption id="attachment_70924" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota RAV4 Prime 2024[/caption] In the interior, the fabric has been replaced with SofTex upholstery. Buyers will get a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a larger 10.5-inch infotainment system, and an 11-speaker JBL audio system with a subwoofer. Other features include an ambient lighting system, a wireless smartphone charger, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Equipment includes full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist and a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, road sign assist, and a blind spot monitor. [caption id="attachment_70925" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota RAV4 Prime 2024[/caption] The car received a hybrid system, which consists of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, and a battery with a capacity of 18.1 kWh. The power is 302 hp, and acceleration to 96 km/h takes 5.5 seconds. The car can travel 68 km on electricity.

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Land Cruiser Prado 2024 will be produced in China itself If in the USA the cost of the new Land Cruiser Prado 2024 (aka Prado 250) starts at $55 thousand, then in China they will ask for $49.7 thousand for the car. It’s difficult to say why the car will be so cheap in China, but for Russians, this is naturally a plus, since the main route for delivering the Land Cruiser Prado 2024 to Russia will, naturally, be Chinese. Pre-orders for the new product will begin to be accepted at the Guangzhou Motor Show, which opens on November 17. Land Cruiser Prado 2024 in China will be noticeably cheaper than in the USA. [caption id="attachment_70919" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Land Cruiser Prado 2024[/caption] Let us remind you that the Chinese Land Cruiser Prado 2024 will receive the same I-Force Max hybrid power plant based on a 2.4-liter turbo engine as the American version. In China, they will offer both versions of the SUV, both with round and rectangular headlights. The equipment will include JBL acoustics with 14 speakers, wireless charging for a smartphone, heated and ventilated seats, etc. We told you what the basic Land Cruiser 1958 was like yesterday.

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There is a discount for pre-ordering On October 17, SAIC Maxus announced the start of pre-sales of its G70 minivan in China. A price range has not yet been announced, but the brand is offering a $300 discount and priority shipping for customers who place a pre-order. [caption id="attachment_70687" align="aligncenter" width="780"] SAIC Maxus G70 minivan[/caption] SAIC Maxus G70 has dimensions of 4900 × 1885 × 1756 mm and a wheelbase of 2960 mm. The car received a two-liter engine with 233 hp. and a 9-speed automatic transmission. The maximum speed is 185 km/h and fuel consumption is 8.5 l/100 km. [caption id="attachment_70688" align="aligncenter" width="681"] SAIC Maxus G70 minivan[/caption] SAIC Maxus G70 minivan presented The car is equipped with 17- or 18-inch five-spoke wheels. The roof has a slight curvature and is equipped with luggage racks and a hatch. The door handles have a retractable design. There are also power sliding side doors. The cabin is offered in 6- and 7-seat configurations: 2 + 1 + 3 and 2 + 2 + 3. It is worth noting that the second row of the 6-seat version has only one seat, and the co-pilot's seat can be rotated 180° and moved greatly back. In addition, the seats are covered in nappa leather. The dashboard features a triple screen consisting of an instrument panel, a central control screen with an integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and a front passenger entertainment screen.

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Only a select few were able to see the car in person. Toyota held a private preview of its all-new Toyota Hilux pickup truck in Australia, Carbuzz reports. Only a select few of the current (petrol) Hilux users were able to experience it. They were able to drive along a predetermined route and evaluate the pickup in action. [caption id="attachment_70666" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Hilux[/caption] Typically, electric cars (including pickups) turn out to be very powerful, with good cross-country ability and a decent price, but Toyota is taking a different path: the company will offer a simple workhorse, which is focused mainly on getting around the city. In other words, Toyota is not going to compete in this segment with the Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T. [caption id="attachment_70667" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Hilux[/caption] Reportedly, there was only one prototype for this kind of testing, and in general, the public accepted it positively. Toyota has secretly revealed the all-new Toyota Hilux. [caption id="attachment_70668" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Hilux[/caption] “ Our evaluation engineers and industry partners have confirmed that this city-focused Hilux BEV, while a concept vehicle, looks, feels and drives like a production model,” Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said. He also noted that he took a ride in the new pickup truck. [caption id="attachment_70669" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Hilux[/caption] It is noted that the Hilux BEV has already gone to Thailand for further testing, and if all goes well, then in the relatively near future Toyota will have a small demonstration fleet of these vehicles.

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Police and fire departments are investigating Toyota Motor, Japan's largest automaker, has suspended operations on 10 assembly lines due to an accident at a supplier's plant, a company spokesman said. The incident at supplier Chuo Spring, which makes engine and valve springs used in vehicles, also halted some production at the Toyota Auto Body and Toyota Industries groups. A Chuo Spring official said an accident involving an explosion at a factory building in Fujioka on Monday resulted in damage to the facility. Police and fire departments are investigating. Toyota Land Cruiser, RAV4, Alphard, and other models were damaged. [caption id="attachment_70356" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Land Cruiser[/caption] Production on five lines at three Toyota Auto Body plants (all of the division's lines) was halted due to the accident, affecting production of minivans such as the Alphard as well as some Land Cruiser models, including for overseas markets. Toyota will decide whether to resume production at the affected plants on Wednesday, a spokesman said. In August, operations at all 14 of the automaker's domestic assembly plants were halted due to a system failure.

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This E-class is not much different from the S-class The new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class was officially presented in China. The specificity of the model for the local market is the stretched wheelbase: it was 3094 mm - 133 mm more than the European or American versions. [caption id="attachment_70345" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-Benz E-Class[/caption] Accordingly, the dimensions of the machine have also increased; they are 5092 × 1880 × 1493 mm. It should be noted that the limousine looks proportional and harmonious: there was no insert in the area of ​​the B-pillar - they simply lengthened the body and rear doors. [caption id="attachment_70346" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-Benz E-Class[/caption] The latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class was turned into a limousine 5.1 m long. The equipment has everything that can be: the proprietary MBUX media system with three screens on the front panel the latest single-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 system, top-end Burmester High-End 4D Surround acoustics, like the S-Class, and 360° atmospheric lighting, the lights of which can flash to the beat of the music. The back of the rear seat can be reclined to an angle of up to 37° (of course, not manually, but using an electric drive), and the legs can be fully extended forward due to a special stand. [caption id="attachment_70347" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-Benz E-Class[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70348" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-Benz E-Class[/caption] Mercedes is still silent about the sedan's units, but the Chinese Ministry of Industry has already revealed this data: the E-Class on the Chinese market will be offered in two versions - E 260 L and E 300 L. Both with a 2-liter M254 turbo engine, but in the first case the power is 204 hp, in the second - 258 hp. Prices will be announced towards the end of the year.

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It's just called Fengyun T9 At the Chery Technology DAY event, the company presented its new flagship crossover Fengyun T9. [caption id="attachment_70332" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Chery Tiggo 9[/caption] More precisely, we can say that this is a new version of the flagship crossover Chery Tiggo 9: the visual differences between them are minimal, and the main difference in technology is that the Fengyun T9 received a hybrid power plant with the ability to recharge the traction battery from an outlet. T9 will lead the Fengyun line for some time, later it will include the Fengyun A9 and Fengyun T11 models. In terms of external design, Fengyun T9 differs from Tiggo 9 in its closed front part: there is no radiator grille as such, the air intake is located only in the lower part of the bumper. Chery did not touch the rear of the car at all. The equipment and interior design of Fengyun T9 and Tiggo 9 also do not differ from each other. Super-economical Chery Tiggo 9 presented [caption id="attachment_70335" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Chery Tiggo 9[/caption] The dimensions of Fengyun T9 are the same as those of Tiggo 9: 4820 × 1930 × 1710 mm with a wheelbase length of 2820 mm. Although this is a fairly large crossover and a flagship one at that, it is still mid-size. [caption id="attachment_70337" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Chery Tiggo 9[/caption] The Fengyun T9's powerplant is a system called Kungpeng Super Performance Electric Hybrid C-DM with a 1.5-liter turbo engine, a pair of electric motors, a three-speed 3DHT transmission and a traction battery with a capacity of 34.4 kWh. The total power of the power plant elements is 460 hp, and the declared average consumption is 5.7 l / 100 km. On pure electricity, the crossover can travel up to 160 km, with a maximum range of 1,321 km. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.

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Access Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play directly from the car's infotainment system, no need to connect a smartphone The 2024 model year Nissan Rogue crossover was presented in the United States. In many other countries (including Europe) this model is known as the X-Trail. The most important innovation of the car, which is easy to appreciate visually, is the new “face”: the bumper and radiator grille with long horizontal slats made the Rogue 2024 stricter and more solid. There are also new wheels (both 18- and 19-inch) and new colors. [caption id="attachment_70319" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Nissan X-Trail 2024[/caption] The main innovation in the cabin is an updated infotainment system with a 12.3-inch diagonal screen (the basic version has a smaller 8-inch screen) and integrated Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play services. The base Rogue 2024 has a pair of USB-C ports for charging mobile devices, while the top variants already have wireless charging. But the Nissan Safety Shield 360 security system is present in absolutely all versions of the crossover. Nissan X-Trail 2024 presented: new “face” and Google services [caption id="attachment_70320" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Nissan X-Trail 2024[/caption] There are no innovations in terms of technology: the car is still equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 201 hp, which is paired with a CVT. Drive - front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In Europe, the units are different, including a hybrid version. Prices in the US have not yet been announced, but the pre-facelift Rogue in the US costs from 27.91 to 38.99 thousand dollars.