Sales of new cars in Russia in the first half of the year increased by 74.5% (to 747.8 thousand units, taking into account alternative supply channels) compared to the same period in 2023. This was reported in the statement of the Committee of Automobile Manufacturers of the Association of European Enterprises (AEB) in the Russian Federation, received by socialbites.ca.
“The main trend in the first half of 2024 was the rapid growth of the new car sales market, exceeding the values forecast at the beginning of the year,” said Alexey Kalitsev, Chairman of the Committee of Automobile Manufacturers.
The study also notes that in June alone, 130.7 thousand cars were sold in the Russian Federation (+49.6% compared to June 2023).
Kalitsev noted that the decrease in the volume of parallel imports, the increased localization of car production and the organization of supplies through the EAEU countries slowed down the growth of car sales to a certain point, but did not change the general trend.
Before that AvtoVAZ clarified New data on Lada sales. The Russian automaker sold 217 thousand cars in the first half of 2024, which is 51.5% more than in the same period in 2023. The highest sales were recorded by Lada Granta. 101 thousand cars were sold in six months, and 19 thousand by the end of June. Lada Vesta follows, which was purchased 64 thousand times in 6 months. The company also managed to sell 23 thousand Lada Niva Legend units. Meanwhile, Lada Niva Travel showed results of 25.4 thousand units. But Lada Largus sold 107 units.
It was previously reported that there were Russians. going Daily fine for driving without compulsory insurance based on plate number.