Automotive publications for 6 January 2026

Life made harder for car buyers: VIN check disappeared from the traffic police website
On Gosuslugi, a request costs 200 rubles

Not Paying "Platon": Carriers Started Hauling Containers on "Gazelles"
Cunning drivers have found a new loophole

New car sales in Russia plummeted by 19%: what is happening to the market
The commercial segment suffered the most

Touchscreens Deemed Dangerous: Driving Performance Worsens by 40%
Drivers are forced to become more distracted

Owning a Lada is getting more expensive: AvtoVAZ sharply raised service prices
Scheduled maintenance became 10% more expensive on average

Tenet Crossovers Increased in Price Again: Russian Assembly Didn't Save from Price Hike
The brand has updated price lists for the entire model range

Tank SUVs in Russia become more expensive from January 1. How much do Tank 300, 400, 500 and 700 cost now
Prices for all 2025 models have increased by 100-300 thousand rubles

Mercedes-Benz registered new trademarks in Russia: what it means
There is no talk of returning to the Russian market yet

Right-hand drive in Russia: authorities explain what to expect in 2026
Rosstandart reassured drivers - right-hand drive cars remain legal
