In the first seven months of this year, 4.4 thousand cars were imported to Primorye from China. This is six times more than in the same period last year.

This was reported in the press service of Ussuriysk customs.

The agency said that the customs officers of the region formalized 4443 cars imported from China by individuals for personal needs, for seven months of this year, which is six times more than for the same seven months last year. Moreover, 2137 cars out of all imported this year were formalized in the last two months, - added in the press service.

Changan, Chery and Geely cars, both new and used, are very popular for importation.

Earlier it was reported about the rise in prices for Chinese cars. It also became known about the growth of sales of new cars in St. Petersburg.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

The project includes the creation of a research and development center. Five thousand jobs will be created.

Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co. intends to build an electric car plant in Turkey worth one billion dollars.

The capacity of the Chery plant in Samsun, Turkey, will be 200,000 cars a year, the Turkish Ministry of Industry said. Chery also plans to produce auto parts at the plant.

The project includes the creation of a research and development center. Five thousand jobs will be created.

The opening of the Chery plant will expand the presence of Chinese automakers in Turkey, which has a customs agreement with the European Union and is becoming a reference point for exporting their products to Europe. BYD Co. also announced a plan to build a one-billion-dollar facility in Turkey in 2024.

The country itself is a big market, with electric cars accounting for 11% of all new car sales in Turkey in 2024.

Earlier, Hyundai unveiled a new electric crossover in an attempt to regain lost market positions.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова