In May 2025, members of the Jogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament, will receive new official vehicles — Chinese LiXiang hybrid crossovers — according to the 24.kg news agency. Although the national budget did not include a specific allocation for the cars, funding will be redirected from other state programs. The original…
As the number of registered vehicles in Kazakhstan continues to grow, so does the number of traffic accidents. Freedom Insurance has shared data with Kursiv.media, revealing that city buses, China’s Changan and Chery crossovers and budget-friendly Chevrolet sedans are among the most accident-prone vehicles. Experts attribute this trend to high…
Kia, a popular South Korean automobile brand, may return to Russia thanks to Kazakhstan. Sorento and Sportage are expected to be the first models to re-enter the market. However, for this to happen, Russia must exempt Kazakhstan-assembled vehicles from the country’s disposal fee. Kazakh authorities have already made the corresponding…
The Chinese car brand Lynk & Co., a subsidiary of China’s Geely Holding Group and Sweden’s Volvo Cars, has come to Kazakhstan as Orbis Auto has been chosen to be the brand’s official distributor in the country. The start of sales of Lynk vehicles is scheduled for the second quarter…
The founder and CEO of Med365, a Kazakhstani automated medical examination equipment provider, Chingiz Kulakhmetov, announced that Kazakhstani drivers will soon have the opportunity to undergo an express medical examination at gas stations for around 20 cents. According to him, at the initial stage, the company is launching a system…
Freedom Insurance CEO Azamat Kerimbayev believes any softening of penalties for driving under the influence is unacceptable. Instead, he advocates for stricter control mechanisms. Insurance companies have already taken steps in this direction: A drunk driver is responsible for covering all damages in the event of a traffic incident. «In…
Uzbekistan has adopted a regulation increasing the recycling fee for electric vehicle private importers and unauthorized dealerships. The new policy will be effective May 1. However, local manufacturers, such as the BYD Uzbekistan Factory, are exempt from this fee for the next five years. This resolution may lead to higher…
Owners of Tank 500 Black Edition all-terrain vehicles produced between September and November 2024 will be notified that their cars will be recalled due to the risk of fuel leakage. According to some media reports, the fuel system in these vehicles may operate incorrectly at low temperatures. One hundred twenty-four…
Oct. 9, 1907, marked a pivotal moment for taxi companies worldwide when the first taximeters — special devices installed in cabs to measure fares — were introduced in London. This innovation revolutionized the taxi industry, making it a more professional type of transportation. To commemorate this date, Kursiv Lifestyle presents…
Production of the Haval Jolion, a popular SUV from Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor, is set to be launched in Almaty, according to Auto Mail, citing a source at Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan familiar with the matter. The first stage of the project is expected to start with a semi-knocked-down…
An Instagram user has uploaded a video of him lying on the passenger seat of a moving car with no driver. Police confirmed that the author’s actions don’t violate the law. «Autopilot, films, chips and a long trip,» commented the creator. The comment section has been buzzing with discussions about…
