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09.09.2024 16:38

Sales of the cheapest car of the French brand started in Russia

Sales of Iranian-built Peugeot 207i cars have started in Russia at a price of 1.75 million rubles. This model is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission.

21.02.2025 16:03

Russian car owners will face new rules of car registration from March 1

New rules are coming into force in the Russian Federation which are intended to simplify a whole range of procedures for motorists. One of the most significant changes will be the possibility of canceling car registration via the Gosusgoservices portal. This innovation will greatly simplify the lives of drivers, allowing them to save time and effort.

19.02.2025 13:35

Toyota and Lexus recall thousands of vehicles in the U.S. over faulty seat belts

A large-scale recall campaign is being launched in the USA, under which more than 40,000 Toyota and Lexus cars will be recalled. The main reason for this initiative was concerns about possible defects in seat belts.

17.02.2025 14:15

AGR Automotive announces car production at the former Volkswagen plant in Kaluga

The former Volkswagen car plant in Kaluga, which is now under the control of the Russian company AGR Automotive, plans to produce more than 110 thousand cars by the end of 2025. This was announced by the Governor of the Kaluga Region Vladislav Shapsha.

13.02.2025 19:02

Former head of AvtoVAZ confident in the return of Western automakers to Russia

European, American, South Korean and Japanese brands that left the Russian market are still interested in automobile production in the country and may eventually return, although it is difficult to predict the exact timing and form of this return. Bo Andersson, the former head of AvtoVAZ, said.

11.02.2025 16:38

Russian auto giants approve safety inspections of Chinese cars

Russian automakers AvtoVAZ and KamAZ supported the initiative of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, announced by its head Anton Alikhanov, to conduct strict inspections by the Russian Prosecutor General's Office of Chinese car companies for compliance of products with safety requirements.

07.02.2025 17:59

Expert “Bigam” Kovalchuk advised to look at the composition when buying “unfreeze”

Kovalchuk advised novice drivers to read the names on the packaging carefully. It is not uncommon for winter discounts to sell warm-weather fluid that will freeze at sub-zero temperatures.

05.02.2025 14:03

Expert Androsenko outlined steps for successful driver's license replacement in 2025

The process of replacing a driver's license remains a hot topic in 2025. It is important to understand what innovations may occur and what steps should be taken to successfully replace the document.

03.02.2025 14:06

Lawyer told how you can get a fine for incorrectly warming up the car

Prolonged warming up of a car engine in the courtyard of an apartment building may entail administrative liability. According to lawyer Elena Kuderko, such violators are subject to a fine of 1,500 to 3,000 rubles under Article 12.28 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

30.01.2025 13:12

GC AutoSpecCenter told about the nuances of the process of re-registration of cars in 2025

A refusal to re-register a car can be obtained if the owner has debts for payment of loans, taxes, alimony and fines for traffic violations. Restrictions are also imposed if there are changes in the car's design.

28.01.2025 15:44

Russian used car market hits a 10-year record

The Russian market of used cars in 2024 showed a 6% growth, reaching the maximum volume for the last ten years - 6.04 million cars. According to the analytical agency Avtostat, the sales leader was Lada, which took 24.84% of the market. Sales of cars of this brand increased by 19.2%, amounting to 1.5 million units.

24.01.2025 12:17

Prices for new cars in Russia have been rising since the beginning of the year

The beginning of the new year for the Russian automotive industry was marked by an expected rise in prices for new cars. This process, although chaotic, affects many models, including both Chinese cars and domestic Lada cars, the cost of which increased by an average of 1.8%. The main factors behind the price changes are the continued inclusion of scrappage duty in the cost of cars and currency fluctuations. Analysts predict that by the end of the first half of the year the price increase may reach 10%.

22.01.2025 15:00

Expert Migal commented on the new initiative for insurers on CMTPL insurance

Pursuant to the bill, insurance companies will be obliged to inform car owners in advance about the imminent expiry of the policy in various ways. Migal believes that such a measure is necessary, but there are also disadvantages.

20.01.2025 16:10

Car registration rules change in Russia from March 1

New rules will come into force in Russia on March 1, according to which no CMTPL insurance policy will be required to register vehicles with the State Automobile Inspection Service. This was reported on January 19 by the press service of the agency “Prime”, referring to Anatoly Mironov, head of the Moscow Bar Association “Protection”.

16.01.2025 17:31

Experts have assessed the state of the automobile market in Russia in 2025

The state of the Russian car market in 2025 worries many people. Already in the first days of the new year, car prices in Russia have managed to rise significantly. Experts shared their forecast regarding prices and demand for cars.

14.01.2025 14:21

Auto expert Frank explained how to fix failing brake lights on your own

Repairing a car's brake lights that don't work can most often be done on your own if you approach the process correctly. The basic steps include checking the wiring, contacts, fuses and limit switch.

10.01.2025 15:38

Auto expert commented on the initiative to ban drivers from eating while driving

The Vice President of the National Automobile Union, Jan Heitzer, has revealed details of the new requirements for drivers relating to the use of foreign objects behind the wheel. According to amendments to the traffic rules, Russians are prohibited from holding any extraneous items in their hands, except in strictly specified cases.

08.01.2025 21:16

Auto expert Revin told us how to realize it's time to change your car's engine oil

Changing engine oil is one of the most important moments in car maintenance. Alexey Revin, an expert from Za Rulem magazine, has listed four ways to help you determine if you need to change the oil to keep your engine in top condition.

03.01.2025 17:19

Auto experts gave a forecast on the state of the car market in 2025

Auto experts predict a worsening of the situation in the Russian car market in 2025, which faced serious difficulties in 2024. The market is under pressure due to an increase in the Central Bank's key rate, which has made car loans less affordable for buyers. An additional factor was changes in the utilization fee system, which made it more difficult to import foreign cars through parallel imports, particularly Japanese cars.

27.12.2024 13:45

AutoSpecCenter explained how to avoid car body corrosion in winter

Experts noted that additional anti-corrosion treatment will help to avoid rust. They also advised to wash the car more often.

25.12.2024 17:03

Auto expert expresses attitude to Central Asian cab drivers using nasvay

Possible introduction of restrictions on the use of electronic devices behind the wheel, including vape devices, has been actively discussed in recent days. However, auto expert Vladimir Sazhin drew attention to an even more serious threat - the use of nasvay while driving, especially among cab drivers.

23.12.2024 14:52

The head of AvtoVAZ explained the halt in production of Lada Vesta and Niva

The head of AvtoVAZ, Maxim Sokolov, explained the reasons for stopping the production of Lada Vesta and Niva models, and also spoke about the factors affecting the company's strategy. According to him, the plant has already fulfilled the car production plan for the current year, having produced more than 500,000 cars.

19.12.2024 15:38

Yashina recommended regular car maintenance in the run-up to winter

Problems with cold starting of engines can be related to several factors. The expert listed the main causes.

17.12.2024 13:18

AvtoVAZ has withdrawn the special version of Lada Niva Travel from sales and will not raise prices on other models

Russia's largest passenger car manufacturer AvtoVAZ has decided to stop selling a special version of Lada Niva Travel in Comfort Off-Road configuration. This information appeared after the official price list for the SUV was updated on the manufacturer's website.

13.12.2024 13:54

Auto expert Egorov assessed the reduction in the size of discounts on fines for drivers

Increases in traffic fines and decreases in fine discounts are due to the fact that many drivers have stopped taking these fines as something serious, and consider them a normal part of everyday life.

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Sales of the cheapest car of the French brand started in Russia

Russian car owners will face new rules of car registration from March 1

Toyota and Lexus recall thousands of vehicles in the U.S. over faulty seat belts

AGR Automotive announces car production at the former Volkswagen plant in Kaluga

Former head of AvtoVAZ confident in the return of Western automakers to Russia

Russian auto giants approve safety inspections of Chinese cars

Expert “Bigam” Kovalchuk advised to look at the composition when buying “unfreeze”

Expert Androsenko outlined steps for successful driver's license replacement in 2025

Lawyer told how you can get a fine for incorrectly warming up the car

GC AutoSpecCenter told about the nuances of the process of re-registration of cars in 2025

Russian used car market hits a 10-year record

Prices for new cars in Russia have been rising since the beginning of the year

Expert Migal commented on the new initiative for insurers on CMTPL insurance

Car registration rules change in Russia from March 1

Experts have assessed the state of the automobile market in Russia in 2025

Auto expert Frank explained how to fix failing brake lights on your own

Auto expert commented on the initiative to ban drivers from eating while driving

Auto expert Revin told us how to realize it's time to change your car's engine oil

Auto experts gave a forecast on the state of the car market in 2025

AutoSpecCenter explained how to avoid car body corrosion in winter

Auto expert expresses attitude to Central Asian cab drivers using nasvay

The head of AvtoVAZ explained the halt in production of Lada Vesta and Niva

Yashina recommended regular car maintenance in the run-up to winter

AvtoVAZ has withdrawn the special version of Lada Niva Travel from sales and will not raise prices on other models

Auto expert Egorov assessed the reduction in the size of discounts on fines for drivers

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