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The Vatican Museums have presented an exhibition dedicated to the centenary of papal Mercedes-Benz cars — from the 1930 limousine for Pius XI to the first fully electric popemobile, the G 580 of 2024. The exhibition runs until January 31, 2027.
Otabek YusupovThe National Automobile Union appealed to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin with a request to make car reports publicly accessible and free. According to Mash, data on Russian cars is currently sold by the American company Solera through the Audatex service, receiving it from Russian insurers. The NAS proposes publishing the information on the websites of the RSA and the MVD.
Sevara AzamovaAuto expert Igor Morzharetto advised drivers, before the first frosts arrive, to replace summer tires with winter ones, fill up with windshield washer antifreeze, check the battery, and treat the seals with silicone sealant. According to Chek Index, the average bill for preparing a car for winter in September 2026 exceeded 40 thousand rubles.
Javlon TursunovAlexander Ovechkin, in an interview with Auto Mail, said that due to his tall stature he does not fit into some Ferrari and Aston Martin supercars, and in Moscow he drives an Aurus Arsenal with the number 008. He also recalled the white Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG bought during the NHL lockout and the first BMW M6 he had to part with.
Javlon TursunovGarda Capital stock market expert Kirill Seleznev told Gazeta.Ru when one should consider selling an apartment or a car: if maintaining the property cuts spending on food and health, and ownership brings worry instead of benefit. He also gave recommendations on calculating the benefit and using the proceeds.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the Telegram channel Baza, demand for double-decker campers made in China in Russia grew by 300% over the year. The surge is linked to the growth of domestic tourism, savings on hotels, and independence from frequently rescheduled flights. Over two years, China increased camper production, a significant share of which is exported to Russia, where more than 50 models are available. Prices for Chinese motorhomes in the economy segment are 2–5 million rubles versus 6–7 million or more for European counterparts.
Javlon TursunovGoogle announced the launch of the 'Personal Intelligence with Gemini' feature for cars: the assistant will be able to use data from Gmail, Calendar, YouTube, Maps, and search history. The feature launches in Android Auto on October 20, 2026, and will arrive in cars with Google Built-in in the coming months. Connection is only with the user's consent.
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