Lada’s Market Momentum: Domestic Resilience Amid Import Competition
A notable shift in Russia’s automotive landscape shows that a growing influx of Chinese-made vehicles is not displacing local brands. In fact,…
Global Used Car Price Trends and Market Insights
Global Trends in Used Car Prices and Market Activity At the start of November, the average price for a used car in Russia stood at 2.18…
AvtoVAZ Opens St. Petersburg Regional Center
A new regional branch of the AvtoVAZ scientific and technical center is located in St. Petersburg. It opened recently, according to the press…
Alleged Taxi Harassment, Customs Practices and Regulatory Enforcement
Alleged Taxi Harassment Incident and Related Regional Customs Issues A troubling report circulated about a taxi ride in which the driver is…
Roewe D7 EV and Chinese Vehicle Updates
Chinese company SAIC has begun selling the Roewe D7 EV electric sedan, a move reported by carnewschina.com. The D7 EV arrives on a fresh…
Crime Report: Jealousy-Driven Arson and Related Incidents in the Region
In Crimea, a 35-year-old local resident acted out of jealousy toward another man’s spouse and set fire to his foreign-registered car. This…
Vladimir Putin backs expanded funding for Vladivostok–Vostochny corridor and related transport links
The Kremlin announced plans to redirect additional funds in 2025–2030 toward the development of a major road project linking Vladivostok,…
Moscow Pursuit Highlights Traffic Safety and Enforcement
A persistent offender in Moscow attempted a high‑speed escape when a traffic police unit signaled him to stop. According to authorities, the…
Haval F7 Refresh: Russia Shift, US/Canada Interest, Tech Upgrades
In July 2024, production of redesigned F7 crossovers is slated to begin at the Haval facility in the Tula region, Russia. This plan was…
Auto Recycling Fees and Market Dynamics in Russia: Impacts on Dealers and Buyers
In a recent interview with the automotive consultancy Hit the Primer, industry expert Yegor Vasiliev discussed a shift in the recycling fee…