MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia unveiled a new luxury sedan at a Moscow motor show on Wednesday and also showed off the Russian-built limousine that President Vladimir Putin took for a televised drive during his swearing-in ceremony in May. The Aurus Senat four-seater sedan was presented to reporters as the latest addition to the nascent Cortege range of Russian-made vehicles championed by Putin. Russia has been trying reduce its dependence on imported goods and technology, a drive that has gathered speed since Russia was hit by Western sanctions. The Aurus series is produced by a Russian research institute known by the acronym NAMI in partnership with Russian carmaker Sollers (SVAV.MM). The limousine is intended to become the heir to the Russian-made ZIL sedans that for decades transported Soviet leaders.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 29, 2018 15:56 UTC