Automotive publications for 5 January 2026

Experts forecast Russia's car market in 2026: 1.3 million sales
No growth is expected in the passenger car segment

No Glasses, You're Fined: Why Drivers Wearing Contact Lenses Are Penalized on the Road
Drivers are better off carrying spare glasses and wearing them when checking documents

Xcite cars become more expensive since January 1
Warehouse stocks are melting, and the price has increased immediately by 50-60 thousand rubles

Counterfeit Under the Hood: How to Spot Fake Car Parts in a Minute
Oils, antifreezes, brake fluids, and other technical fluids remain the leaders in the number of fakes

Russian Rossa supercar to get Le Mans-level aerodynamics
Carbon monocoque and LMP technologies officially revealed

Swiss Driver to Bring Niva Back to Dakar: Lada to Start in 2026
The race will be held in Saudi Arabia

