Automotive publications for 24 January 2026

Russians spent nearly half a trillion rubles on the purchase of new cars in December 2025 alone
Russians spent nearly half a trillion rubles on the purchase of new cars in December 2025 alone

A record amount was spent on expensive cars, while SUVs once again strengthened their position

An average car in Russia costs its owner 20 thousand rubles per month
An average car in Russia costs its owner 20 thousand rubles per month

Experts note that expenses depend on mileage and the age of the car

The number of accidents in Russia continues to decline: a record drop in recent years
The number of accidents in Russia continues to decline: a record drop in recent years

The number of accidents and the frequency of MTPL insurance are falling, while the European protocol is being used more and more often

Belarusian car market: results of 2025
Belarusian car market: results of 2025

Half of sales are new cars, while electric vehicles already account for one fifth of the market

Russia is launching subsidized loans for charging hubs
Russia is launching subsidized loans for charging hubs

Investors will be offered money at 8% per annum, but with an important condition regarding equipment

The base Lada Azimut was spotted on a regular road
The base Lada Azimut was spotted on a regular road

The prototype was filmed without a two-tone body and a panoramic roof

Dangerous roads in Russia will be under strict control
Dangerous roads in Russia will be under strict control

The State Duma proposed to change the procedure for identifying dangerous roads

Drunk drivers will be processed faster: the State Duma changes the rules
Drunk drivers will be processed faster: the State Duma changes the rules

The changes could save thousands of working hours for traffic police employees

Bestune closed a third of its dealerships in Russia
Bestune closed a third of its dealerships in Russia

The number of partners decreased from 92 to 65 in a year

UAZ Patriot Made Truly All-Wheel Drive
UAZ Patriot Made Truly All-Wheel Drive

The company "Izh-Techno" has created an experimental permanent all-wheel drive kit for the Russian SUV