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    Test drive Studying "Yandex.Auto" in Geely Atlas

    Listen to your favorite music, play in cities and find out the distance from the Earth to the Moon - "Alice" from "Yandex" settled in the Chinese crossover Geely Atlas. And that's what came of it One of the most popular Chinese crossovers in the Russian market - Geely Atlas - has got a new multimedia system. Now the Russian-speaking voice assistant Alisa lives in Atlas, Yandex.Music plays, and Yandex.Navigator lays routes. The Chinese plan to sell up to 80% of cars with a Russian device over the next few years. But how does it work? Russian firmware and Chinese assembly Right now, cars with Yandex are offered on the Russian market by Nissan, Renault, Lada, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Skoda and Volkswagen. The Geely Atlas system differs from all other models in that it ...

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    Geely Coolray Test Drive

    A Swedish turbo engine, a preselective robot, two displays, remote start and Porsche-style keys - what surprised the Belarusian-assembled Chinese crossover Chinese coronavirus has seriously affected the auto industry and prevented a number of new car launches. This is not only about the cancellation of car dealerships and premieres - even local presentations were under threat, and the test of the new Geely Coolray crossover had to be hastily transferred from Berlin to St. Petersburg. However, the replacement turned out to be quite adequate, because the organizers managed to find quite creative spaces in the city and the region, quite suitable for Coolray. The message is simple: the new crossover is intended for a youth audience, which should appreciate the unusual style of the model, a cheerful interior, high-quality electronics and completely modern technology. With this kit, Coolray is the complete opposite of the utilitarian…

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    Test drive Geely Tugella

    The Geely top model boasts serious Volvo technology, a rich interior and cool equipment. But you will have to pay as much as $ 32 for Tugella. Is it worth it? The unthinkable is happening before our eyes: the Chinese go on the offensive! More recently, they were glad if their quasi-cars found at least some buyers thanks to ridiculous prices, and now they dare to make loud policy statements. After all, Tugella is not so much a coupe-like crossover as an exhibition of all the possible achievements of Geely. This car doesn't have to break sales records; instead, it should take all of us one step further from indulgence to recognition. See how fast times are changing: a couple of years ago, a "Chinese", who would make a good impression in static, was akin to a revelation, and now in a story ...

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    Test drive Geely Coolray and Skoda Karoq

    Turbo engine, robot and touchscreen - do you think this is about another VAG? And here it is not. We are talking about Geely Coolray, which claims to be high-tech. What will Skoda Karoq oppose to him, which instead of DSG received a full-fledged automatic? In the class of compact crossovers, a real international conflict is unfolding. Manufacturers from almost all automotive countries are fighting for a share in the fastest growing market segment. And some of them even perform with two models. At the same time, not very famous manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom are not stopped by serious competition in the class, and they are actively introducing their new models into this segment. The Chinese are betting on manufacturability, rich equipment, advanced options and an attractive price list. But will they be able to push the Japanese and European models, which ...

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    Test drive Geely FY 11

    The Chinese company calls the new kupeobrazny crossover Geely FY 11 premium and is going to bring it to Russia. But this will not happen until 2020 - this model is not yet sold even in China. The approximate starting price tag is 150 thousand yuan, that is, approximately $19. But in Russia, you will have to add delivery, customs duties, recycling fees and certification costs - there will be no localization of production in Belarus. The engine will be offered one: a two-liter T963 (5 hp and 228 Nm), which was fully developed by Volvo. Geely says that the Swedes are not happy with such statements, but there is nowhere to go. Paired with it is an eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission - like on Mini and front-wheel drive BMWs. FY350 is...

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    Geely Atlas Test Drive

    How Geely tried to quickly change the perception of Chinese cars in Russia, and what came of it Geely Atlas is one of the most interesting new products of the year. Firstly, despite the Chinese origin, this crossover is assembled in Belarus at the Belgy plant. Secondly, structurally, it is very similar to Korean and Japanese classmates. And finally, thirdly, with the help of Atlas, Geely is trying to change the perception not only of its own brand, but of all Chinese cars in Russia. Atlas is built according to a proven market recipe: it has a load-bearing body and independent suspensions, and atmospheric engines work under the hood, combined with “mechanics” or a classic hydromechanical “automatic”. The drive for the basic versions is front, but on the higher trim levels an all-wheel drive transmission with an electronically controlled clutch is available.…

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    Test drive Geely GC9

    “Sorry, ah have that ansver,” blurted out the Chinese driver of the Geely GC9, moved to the right, stopped on the side of the road, and only then picked up a smartphone that had been ringing for the last ten minutes. Our driver was not just nervous, he panicked… “Sorry, ah, hav tou ansver,” blurted out the Chinese driving the Geely GC9, moved to the right, stopped on the side of the road, and only then picked up a smartphone that had been ringing for the last ten minutes. Our driver was not just nervous - he was panicking because he had to act not according to the instructions, and answering the phone while on the move was unacceptable. For China, this is normal, as well as the fact that before a test drive a couple of kilometers long on the territory of a factory in the vicinity of Ningbo ...

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    Test drive Geely Emgrand GT

    The new business sedan Geely Emgrand GT in the maximum equipment easily crossed the mark of $22. What do the Chinese offer for this money and where the car is supported by the president of Geely Emgrand GT was shown in Shanghai two years ago and became the first-born of a new generation of Chinese cars created with the participation of the Swedish Volvo. Russian prices were announced at the beginning of the year - a Belarusian-assembled sedan with a length of almost five meters in the top configuration costs more than $421. Emgrand GT is not trying to be a clone of any famous model. Of course, the designers, led by Briton Peter Horbury, focused on the Audi A22 / A421 Sportback, and the rear fenders were made Volvo wide. In any case, the appearance of a sedan with a coupe silhouette turned out to be original, albeit somewhat overweight. Rectangular…