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Russia rolls out high end Sedan

By Guardian Exclusive
07 June 2021   |   12:09 pm
Russia has begun production of the Aurus Senat luxury sedan car promoted by President Vladimir Putin. The country unveiled plans for the Aurus line of cars first in 2013.

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