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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1580, The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is published. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Russia’s new vehicle sales rise in first half of 2026
Sales of new vehicles in Russia rose by 12 year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching approximately 679,800 units, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which released the data on Friday, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.
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TASS
· Jul 3, 2026
Sales of new passenger cars, LCVs in Russia gain 27% in June to 118,000 units — AEB
In the first six months of 2026, sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia increased by 10 compared to the same period in 2025, totaling 600,844 units
The West Australian
· Jun 22, 2026
Mitsubishi previews next Outlander SUV and new ASX
New generations of Mitsubishi's two best-selling SUVs have been shown to dealers in North America ahead of their expected arrival in Australia.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1
SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- Eco-friendly vehicles accounted for half of new car r...
The korea Herald News
· Jun 26, 2026
Volvo Korea sees strong demand for flagship S90, XC90
Volvo Car Korea said Friday that sales of its flagship S90 sedan and XC90 SUV nearly doubled in the first five months of this year, as the Swedish automaker seeks to strengthen its presence in Korea’s premium family import car market with upgraded features and competitive pricing. According to the Korea Automobile Importers Distributors Association, S90 sales reached 768 vehicles from January to May, up 92 percent from a year earlier. Sales of the XC90 rose 91 percent on-year to 907 vehicles o
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
TechNode
· Jul 9, 2026
Porsche’s first-half deliveries fall 16%, China sales plunge nearly one-third
Driven by pressure in the Chinese market and the expiration of US electric vehicle tax credits, Porsche delivered 122,306 vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2026, down 16 year over year. Deliveries in China plunged nearly one-third from a year earlier, which Porsche attributed to challenging market conditions and its continued focus on a []
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Related coverage for "Russia’s new vehicle sales rise in first half of 2026": TASS — Sales of new passenger cars, LCVs in Russia gain 27% in June to 118,000 units — AEB. The West Australian — Mitsubishi previews next Outlander SUV and new ASX. Yonhap News Agency — Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1. The korea Herald News — Volvo Korea sees strong demand for flagship S90, XC90. South China Morning Post — Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market. TechNode — Porsche’s first-half deliveries fall 16%, China sales plunge nearly one-third