Rozamira Awards First Lada Niva LegendAndrei Mikhalev, a Samara taxi driver, won the first Lada Niva Legend in a monthly giveaway by Rozamira on 30 January 2026. The promotion runs through 2026, awarding 12 SUVs and 25 cash prizes worth 100,000 rubles total ($1,100).
New Car Brand Jeland Introduced in RussiaJeland brand cars will be assembled at a St. Petersburg plant purchased from Hyundai. The first batch is scheduled for production in the first half of 2026.
Kuzbass has among Russia's cheapest gasoline pricesA study by RIA Rating experts, published on Tuesday, 3 February, reveals that while gasoline prices in Kuzbass are low, they are less affordable due to wage differences compared to neighboring regions.
St. Petersburg Gridlocked in Evening Traffic JamsOn the evening of February 2, road congestion in St. Petersburg reached a maximum of 9 points. Experts note abnormally dense traffic, especially on the Ring Road and Western High-Speed Diameter.
Hyundai Motor finally abandons its plant in RussiaHyundai Motor has not exercised its option to repurchase its St. Petersburg factory, signaling the likely end of Solaris car production in the country.
OSAGO payouts hit records, insurers prepare price hikesIn 2025, a record number of OSAGO insurance payouts exceeded statutory limits. Insurance companies and the Bank of Russia are discussing raising maximum compensation amounts, which could lead to higher policy prices.
Hyundai will not buy back its former St. Petersburg plantSouth Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has confirmed it will not use its option to repurchase its former enterprise in St. Petersburg. The deadline for this decision expired in January.
Extreme Off-Road Tuned UAZ Sold for 1.5M RublesA 29-year-old UAZ-3151 from 1997, heavily modified for extreme off-roading, is listed for sale in Novosibirsk at 1.5 million rubles (about $15,000 at current rates).
