Automotive publications for 22 January 2026

Premium in Chinese: Expensive Zeekr cars are massively breaking down in Russia
Owners pay up to 750 thousand rubles for repairs

New Flagship Crossover IM LS8 Unveiled
Hybrid with a range of up to 335 km on electric power to be released in 2026

Luxeed is preparing its first minivan
The new product from the Chery and Huawei alliance will be launched in the spring of 2026

The main competitors of the Atom electric car have been named
The new model faces competition in the narrow niche of localized electric vehicles

Which used cars can be bought for 1 million rubles
Experts named the most popular options on the secondary market

Rust in a Couple of Years: The Most Problematic Chinese Crossovers Named
Many cars from China do not have anti-corrosion treatment from the factory

Authorities Don't Know Where Old Cars Disappear To: A Recycling Problem Has Been Revealed
There is no accurate data on the fate of deregistered cars

Haval H3 Reborn for Russia: First Images Surface
Minus the "Backpack," Plus a Wiper and a New 150 hp Engine

Toyota Cheaper Than "Chinese": Seven-Seat Veloz Sold in Russia from 2.6 Million Rubles
The Toyota Veloz compact van with a seven-seat interior is significantly more affordable than most three-row crossovers

Geely Prepares a Surprise for Russia: Monjaro and Atlas May Be Reborn Under the Volga Brand
A new automotive brand may appear on the Russian market in 2026

Love for Chinese Cars Gone?: Russians Flee to Toyota and BMW
Geely and Chery Losing Popularity in Russia

The key differences of the updated Lada Vesta have been named
The car received remote engine start and keyless entry

New GOST Standards for Ignition Interlocks: Russia to Tighten Control of Drunk Drivers
The rules will come into force on May 1, 2026


