Russia Auto Thread

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The taxi localization law will prevent the replacement of approximately 100,000 vehicles​

The taxi localization law will prevent the replacement of approximately 100,000 vehicles

The National Taxi Council and the Leasing Union are requesting a transition period before the taxi localization law comes into force in March 2026. They have sent corresponding requests to the Russian Government, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Central Bank...

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The used pickup truck market grew by 5% in August​

The used pickup truck market grew by 5% in August

According to AUTOSTAT agency, Russians purchased 3,073 used pickup trucks in August of this year. This is 5% more than in the same month of 2024. Japanese Toyota leads the used pickup market, selling 747 units, accounting for 24% of the total. Mitsubishi, a Japanese brand, accounted for 18% of...

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When will unmanned taxis appear in Russia?​

When will unmanned taxis appear in Russia?

Unmanned taxis could appear in Russian cities within the next couple of years. This statement was made by Yandex Taxi CEO Alexander Anikin at the Digital Transportation forum, according to TASS. According to the company\'s top manager, for the next five to 10 years, the number of taxis without...

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Heavy-duty truck market fell by 59% in September​

Heavy-duty truck market fell by 59% in September

By the end of September 2025, 3,534 new heavy-duty trucks (HCVs) were sold in the Russian Federation*. This is 59% less than the same month last year and 4% less than the August result. This was reported by experts of AUTOSTAT agency during the online broadcast

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Used car imports to Russia reached a historic high​

Used car imports to Russia reached a historic high

At the end of September 2025, 82,000 passenger cars were imported into Russia from abroad. This was reported by experts of AUTOSTAT agency during the online broadcast

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The LCV market fell by 14% in September​

The LCV market fell by 14% in September

According to the results of September 2025, 7,800 new light commercial vehicles were sold in Russia. This is 14% less than the same month last year, but 12% more than in August. These data were presented by experts of AUTOSTAT agency during the online broadcast

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Geely Monjaro returns to the Top-3 best-selling SUVs in Russia​

Geely Monjaro returns to the Top-3 best-selling SUVs in Russia

Geely Monjaro has entered the top three most popular crossovers and SUVs in the Russian market. According to AUTOSTAT agency, 4,043 new vehicles were sold in September 2025. It\'s worth noting that this model has entered the top three best-selling SUVs for the first time since April of last...

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Medium-duty truck sales halved in September​

Medium-duty truck sales halved in September

In the first month of autumn 2025, 858 new medium-duty trucks (MCVs)* were sold in Russia. This is 51% less than last year and 7% less than the July result, according to experts from AUTOSTAT agency during the recent online broadcast

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New car sales in Russia exceed 120,000 units for the third month in a row​

New car sales in Russia exceed 120,000 units for the third month in a row

According to experts of AUTOSTAT agency, 122,700 new passenger cars were sold in Russia in September. They also note that this is the highest monthly figure this year. The previous record was set in August – 122,200 units. Thus, the Russian auto market has set records for the third month in a...

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A new press line is being prepared at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant​

A new press line is being prepared at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant

Construction of a new press line at UAZ began in January. This is one of the company\'s largest projects in recent decades. This was reported in the Reporter 73 TV channel, which was published on the plant\'s official Telegram channel. The refurbishment of the workshops has already been...

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KAMAZ unveiled new tourist bus​

KAMAZ unveiled new tourist bus

KAMAZ unveiled a new tourist bus at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum. The model, called the KAMAZ-52229, runs on compressed natural gas (CNG), according to the automaker\'s official website. The new bus was developed jointly with Gazprom specialists.

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In September, the best-selling new truck market was changed​

In September, the best-selling new truck market was changed

Shacman SX4188 tractor truck became the best-selling new truck in Russia in September 2025. This was discovered by experts of AUTOSTAT agency in preparation for the ComAuto conference, which will be held on October 28 in Moscow as part of the CarXL – 2025 automotive business forum. According to...

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Moskvich car sales figures for September have been released​

Moskvich car sales figures for September have been released

According to AUTOSTAT agency, 1,200 new Moskvich cars were sold in Russia in September 2025. This is 37% less than in the same month last year. Moskvich 3 crossover accounted for 83% of this total, while the remaining 17% was a combination of Moskvich 6 liftback, Moskvich 3e electric crossover...

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Hongqi HS3 crossover receives updates for the Russian market​

Hongqi HS3 crossover receives updates for the Russian market

Chinese brand Hongqi has updated the HS3 crossover specifically for the Russian market. This was reported by Autonews.ru, citing the company\'s representative office in our country. Changes have been made to driver and passenger comfort, as well as the multimedia system. Specifically, the car...

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Gorky Automobile plant resumes five-day workweek​

Gorky Automobile plant resumes five-day workweek

Gorky Automobile Plant will resume a five-day workweek in October. This was reported by Interfax, citing the plant\'s press service. The press service stated that the temporary slowdown in production decline was made possible by a 20% discount on equipment purchases under preferential leasing...

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