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The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale combines a 12-cylinder engine with an H-pattern gear lever. Yet the car retains the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission Ferrari developed with Magna. The traditional shift pattern does not mean the manufacturer has replaced the automatic transmission with a manual gearbox. On…

AvtoVAZ said it is restructuring and updating Lada’s dealer network in the Moscow region. The statement followed media reports that the automaker’s website was listing fewer dealerships for the brand in Moscow and the Moscow region. According to automotive website Drom, the list has recently shrunk to 6 dealerships…

AvtoVAZ has begun producing the updated Lada Niva Bronto in Russia. As Rambler Auto reported on October 15, 2026, the SUV has a 1.8-liter engine and protective equipment. According to Autonews, the updated version offers improved off-road capability. The publication also notes the SUV’s rugged design.

In Russia, the updated M6 featured in Haval’s offer comes in Optimum trim with a manual transmission. The financing plan published on the page is also available for other models, although the interest rate varies depending on the down payment and loan term. Haval’s special offers page states that the M6 is a 2026…

A Lada’s recommended retail price does not always match the final price paid. When comparing AvtoVAZ’s price list with a dealer’s offer, use the same model and trim level, accounting separately for additional equipment and discount conditions. Ask an authorised dealer to quote the price of a specific car in stock and…

Two to three weeks before temperatures settle below +5°C, check your Lada’s winter tires and fluid levels. Engine oil thickens in freezing temperatures, so assess its condition in advance and check that its viscosity is suitable for cold weather. When preparing a Lada for winter, clean and lubricate the battery…

German plant in Ukraine suspends operations; impact on Audi and BMW unconfirmed RBC reported on October 17, 2026, that German company Kromberg & Schubert’s plant in Rovantsi, near Lutsk in Ukraine, had suspended operations following an attack. Founded in 1902, Kromberg & Schubert manufactures cable systems, electrical…

A plant owned by German company Kromberg & Schubert in the Ukrainian city of Lutsk has suspended operations following an attack, the company said. The facility worked with car brands Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Russia's Defence Ministry earlier said Russian forces had struck the Lutsk facility. The ministry claimed…

At SpaceX’s test facility in McGregor, Texas, the Roadster jumped over parked cars, completing a full rotation in midair. The sports car landed gently on its wheels. During the demonstration, the car also drove upside down along a curved ramp. Special nozzles control the Roadster’s orientation in the air by releasing…

Tesla plans to double vehicle production at its factory in Germany by building a new production hall, the dpa news agency reports. Europe's auto industry is under severe pressure, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said, according to Reuters. Speaking at the Paris Motor Show, Blume linked that pressure to Chinese competition…

Tesla sold 381,088 vehicles in China from January through September 2026, down 11.9% from a year earlier, according to the China Passenger Car Association. Over the same period, its Shanghai factory shipped 361,972 vehicles overseas, more than doubling exports. The Shanghai plant’s overseas shipments nearly matched…

Why electric vehicle range drops in winter Electric vehicle range decreases in winter because the cabin needs heating. Sergey Pestrikov, an associate professor in the Department of Automobiles and Technological Machinery at Perm Polytechnic University, explained this in an interview with RT. Range can fall by 15–20%…