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OMODA and JAECOO Begin a New Chapter in Kazakhstan: Highlights from the Almaty Test Drive
The official distributor of OMODA and JAECOO in Kazakhstan, part of Astana Motors, has announced a new phase of development for both brands in the country. To mark the occasion, five new models were officially presented at the Sokol Circuit in Almaty, where journalists and automotive bloggers were invited to put the vehicles to the test.
DENZA B8: Flagship Hybrid SUV Makes Its Debut in Kazakhstan
The official distributor of DENZA in Kazakhstan, part of Astana Motors, has announced the launch of the premium automotive brand DENZA in the Kazakhstani market.
Changan confirms strong demand in Kazakhstan’s used-car market
Changan vehicles are in demand not only at authorised dealerships but also among buyers looking for cars on the used-car market. According to a Kolesa.kz study covering January to July 2026, three models from the brand — the CS35 MAX, CS55 Plus and CS75 Plus — ranked among the top five for the number of enquiries from prospective buyers on the automotive platform.

Sales of Kazakhstan-Built JAECOO J5 and J7 PHEV Begin
The official OMODA and JAECOO distributor, part of Astana Motors, has announced pricing for two new JAECOO models in Kazakhstan. The JAECOO J5 compact crossover is priced at KZT 9,490,000, while the JAECOO J7 PHEV plug-in hybrid is priced at KZT 12,790,000. Both models are offered in their top specifications. The vehicles are covered by a 5-year or 150,000-km warranty, whichever comes first.
Kazakhstan strengthens cooperation with Korea in the automotive industry and the arts
Astana Motors and the Almaty Museum of Arts, founded by Nurlan Smagulov, have signed cooperation agreements with Korean partners in Seoul. The documents were signed during the first Central Asia - Republic of Korea Summit, held as part of the visit of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Republic of Korea.
Four Seconds That Decided the Podium: Changan Race Almaty Highlights
167 cyclists from seven countries took to the Sokol International Circuit, with the biggest drama unfolding in the Elite Men category, where bonus seconds and mere fractions of a second ultimately decided third place.

From Munich to Sokol: Putting BMW M to the Test in Kazakhstan
BMW M Festival Kazakhstan 2026 brought 15 performance cars and guests from five countries to Sokol Racetrack near Almaty on September 4–5. BMW AG transported part of the fleet from Munich specifically for the event, giving participants access to the cars under the guidance of certified instructors.
How BYD is Shaping Global Technological Trends in the Automotive Industry
The global NEV leader showcased its engineering capabilities to Kazakhstani media
No Refueling Needed: Kazakhstan-Built Chery PHEV Models Complete 700 km Test Drive
Bloggers, media representatives and Chery customers have tested the new Kazakhstan-built Chery TIGGO 7 PHEV and TIGGO 8 PHEV crossovers during the brand’s first large-scale test drive.