updated E-class, Geely Coolray for Russia and other industry events – Autoreview

Published teaser updated model Mercedes-Benz E-Class, on which you can see LED headlights, all less clearly reminiscent of previous “four-eyed” generations of the model. Previously, they already managed to light up on the pre-production prototypes presented a month ago. The debut of the restyled “yeshka” will take place next week, but first sedans and station wagons will see the light, and two-door versions will be presented a little later.

Chinese company Aiways, founded three years ago by former top managers of SAIC Volkswagen and Volvo, announced the postponement of the start of sales of U5 electric crossovers in Europe. The debut was originally planned for April, but now it is shifted to August 2020: the delay is due to production problems caused by the outbreak of coronavirus. The list of priority markets for the company includes Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland, although subsequently Aiways U5 electric crossovers will reach other countries.

Concern General motors announced the buyer of its unit in Turin, which was engaged in the development of diesel engines: it became the Belgian company Punch Group. However, the companies entered into a cooperation agreement, so the staff of the Italian center is fully preserved and simply passed under the new owner. By the way, the Duramax 3.0 inline six for new pickups and SUVs of the American concern (including the Chevrolet Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade) was developed precisely in the Turin unit.

Minibuses appeared on sale Opel Zafira Life in the “average” trim levels Innovation M and Innovation L at a price of 2 million 550 thousand rubles. They were announced in the price list initially, but Zafira was the first to enter the market in December in the richest version of Cosmo L for three million. All cars have a two-liter turbodiesel (150 hp) and a six-speed automatic. Even simpler modifications are not yet included in the plans of the Russian division, although related models Citroen SpaceTourer and Peugeot Traveler have such.

A company Renault in Russia announced a reduction in prices for finished engines and mechanical gearboxes. Discounts reach 77% and apply to more than 60 items, among which there are the most popular gasoline engines of 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 liters, diesel engines, as well as five- and six-speed manual transmissions. By the way, Renault units are also used on Nissan and Lada cars, so their owners can also look at new prices.

Compact SUV Geely coolray will enter the Russian market in a single version with a three-cylinder 1.5 turbo engine (150 hp), a seven-speed preselective “robot” and front-wheel drive. Rich Flagship and Flagship Sport trim sets will be offered to choose from, which have a “leather” interior, a media system, all-round cameras, LED headlights, a panoramic roof and much more, and differ mainly in decor. The start of sales is scheduled for March, then the company will announce prices.

Also today we talked about the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show, the Hennessey Venom 775 pickup truck, the electric version of the UAZ Hunter SUV, Russian certification of the Audi e-tron electric car, the price of the Audi SQ7 crossover and the resignation of the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan.

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