Parallel imports reshape Russia’s car market with new distributor roles and model availability
Large car dealers have begun bringing vehicles into Russia through parallel imports to resell them to other car retailers. This is the picture…
Chevrolet Cobalt: Real-World 156k KM Test on Russian Roads
In the end, the editorial test Chevrolet Cobalt logged an impressive 156 thousand kilometers on Russian roads, and the team used this…
Five-year-old crossovers: all‑wheel drive options and value
How five-year-old crossovers compare when you want all‑wheel drive Alexander Vinogradov, noted for his long curiosity about value in the…
Rising from the early Zhiguli line to a lasting icon: the story of the VAZ-2106
The VAZ-2106 is widely celebrated by automotive historians and Lada enthusiasts as a high point in the evolution of the first Zhiguli models.…
Moscow Criminal Case Ends with 21-Year Term for Ismailov
The Moscow Prosecutor’s Office announced that the Moscow City Court handed down a 21-year sentence in a strict regime penal colony to Rashad…
Intersections, signals, and stopping rules: a clarified guide on red lights and cross-traffic
When a driver enters an intersection on a green signal, it is not a violation to complete the crossing even if the light turns red before the…
Debt, Dogs, and a Seized Car: A Kazan Case of Enforcement and Legal Action
A resident of Kazan faced a mounting debt of nearly 2 million rubles. When bailiffs moved to enforce the claim by arresting a Skoda Yeti, the…
Rosstandart Tightens Safety Certifications for Parallel-Imported Vehicles in Russia
Rosstandart has started retracting safety certificates for vehicle structures issued to cars arriving in Russia through parallel imports when…
Maternity Capital and Car Purchases: A Critical Look
The question of whether a family’s maternity capital can be used to buy a car has resurfaced, inviting debate about policy goals and practical…
Moskvich 3 Pricing and Financing: What Buyers Should Know
A Moskvich 3 can be purchased for less than its suggested sticker price, as reported by the quto.ru portal. The official base price shown is…