Latest Auto News from Russia

Rostov Region to Introduce Gasoline Sales by PassportRostov Region to Introduce Gasoline Sales by Passport
Rostov Region to Introduce Gasoline Sales by PassportA bill restricting fuel sales to minors has received a positive review. Similar rules are already in effect in three regions of Russia.
Rostov Region Backs Gasoline Sales with Passport to Curb Youth AccidentsRostov Region Backs Gasoline Sales with Passport to Curb Youth Accidents
Rostov Region Backs Gasoline Sales with Passport to Curb Youth AccidentsAuthorities in Rostov Region have endorsed a proposal to sell gasoline only upon presentation of a passport, a measure already implemented in three other Russian regions.
Court orders Irkutsk woman to pay for damaged rental carCourt orders Irkutsk woman to pay for damaged rental car
Court orders Irkutsk woman to pay for damaged rental carAn Irkutsk woman has been ordered to pay over 1.1 million rubles (about $12,000 at current rates) for a rental car she crashed, after attempting to blame her ex-husband.
INK Sells Luxury Mercedes Maybach for 7.5 Million RublesINK Sells Luxury Mercedes Maybach for 7.5 Million Rubles
INK Sells Luxury Mercedes Maybach for 7.5 Million RublesIrkutsk Oil Company is selling a Mercedes Maybach equipped with leather seats, massage functions, a panoramic roof, and many other luxury features.
OSAGO Payouts Soar by Half in Three YearsOSAGO Payouts Soar by Half in Three Years
OSAGO Payouts Soar by Half in Three YearsThe average insurance payout for a car accident has risen from 72,000 to 101,000 rubles ($800 to $1,100 at current rates) since 2022. The situation is exacerbated by shortages and price instability for auto parts.
Court rules Voronezh man pays 900k recycling feeCourt rules Voronezh man pays 900k recycling fee
Court rules Voronezh man pays 900k recycling feeA court has forced a Voronezh man to pay over 900,000 rubles in recycling fees for imported vehicles. He initially claimed the cars were for personal use but was found to have sold them.
Dodge Challenger Imported from New York Listed in IrkutskDodge Challenger Imported from New York Listed in Irkutsk
Dodge Challenger Imported from New York Listed in IrkutskA 2016 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus, brought from New York, is being sold in Irkutsk for 3.1 million rubles. It has had only one owner in Russia.
Cheapest Gasoline in Ufa: Station Price ComparisonCheapest Gasoline in Ufa: Station Price Comparison
Cheapest Gasoline in Ufa: Station Price ComparisonUFA1.RU drove to gas stations in Ufa, the capital of Bashkortostan, to compare gasoline prices in January 2026, following resident complaints about increases.
Unique 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Up for Sale in NovosibirskUnique 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Up for Sale in Novosibirsk
Unique 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Up for Sale in NovosibirskThe off-road minivan is priced at almost two million rubles (approx. $20,000 at current rates).
Bill Proposes Higher Fines for LED Headlights and Noisy ExhaustsBill Proposes Higher Fines for LED Headlights and Noisy Exhausts
Bill Proposes Higher Fines for LED Headlights and Noisy ExhaustsA bill in Russia's State Duma seeks to increase fines for driving with unauthorized LED or xenon headlights and other defects, but experts suggest even stricter penalties.
Blogger's Car Gift to Disabled Man Sparks ScandalBlogger's Car Gift to Disabled Man Sparks Scandal
Blogger's Car Gift to Disabled Man Sparks ScandalA YouTube video showing a car donation to a disabled man in Tyumen was published by a popular blogger's team but later hidden, leading to controversy over undisclosed information.
New Driver Training Rules in Russia to Start in 2026New Driver Training Rules in Russia to Start in 2026
New Driver Training Rules in Russia to Start in 2026The State Duma has announced major updates to driver education programs, with key changes set to take effect on 1 March 2026.
Chelyabinsk Road Contractors Must Pay 2 Million Rubles for Fatal CrashChelyabinsk Road Contractors Must Pay 2 Million Rubles for Fatal Crash
Chelyabinsk Road Contractors Must Pay 2 Million Rubles for Fatal CrashA regional court has ordered a contractor to pay compensation, but the father of the deceased driver says the criminal case has been closed and he will continue to fight.
Reversible traffic to be introduced on highway near GatchinaReversible traffic to be introduced on highway near Gatchina
Reversible traffic to be introduced on highway near GatchinaTemporary changes to traffic organization will be implemented on the federal highway R-23 in the Gatchinsky District of Leningrad Oblast. The reversible traffic system will be in effect on January 21 and 22 in the first half of the day.
KAD Traffic Near Kronstadt to Change on January 21KAD Traffic Near Kronstadt to Change on January 21
KAD Traffic Near Kronstadt to Change on January 21Starting tomorrow, the permanent traffic scheme will be restored at the interchange of KAD and Kronstadt Highway. Motorists need to consider the new traffic rules.
Kronshtadt to renew road markings on 20 streetsKronshtadt to renew road markings on 20 streets
Kronshtadt to renew road markings on 20 streetsA contractor has been selected for a large-scale renewal of road markings in Kronshtadt. The work is planned for summer 2026 and will affect key city thoroughfares.
GAC Empow sales start in Russia, eyeing Hyundai Solaris voidGAC Empow sales start in Russia, eyeing Hyundai Solaris void
GAC Empow sales start in Russia, eyeing Hyundai Solaris voidWe tested the GAC Empow sedan, a model from a brand considering Russian production to potentially replace Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Exeed Dealership Opening in Rostov-on-Don Attracts Car LoversExeed Dealership Opening in Rostov-on-Don Attracts Car Lovers
Exeed Dealership Opening in Rostov-on-Don Attracts Car LoversThe EXEED Pride Malinovsky Center invites guests to the official opening of its dealership on January 24 at 5:00 PM, featuring raffles, test drives, and premium service.
Ufa Gas Station Cashier on Petrol Prices and Customer WoesUfa Gas Station Cashier on Petrol Prices and Customer Woes
Ufa Gas Station Cashier on Petrol Prices and Customer WoesA cashier at a gas station in Ufa, Bashkortostan, described her work challenges, including dealing with customers upset by rising fuel prices. She explained that employees also pay the same rates when filling up their own vehicles.
Expert advice: prepare car for -30°C frostExpert advice: prepare car for -30°C frost
Expert advice: prepare car for -30°C frostIvan Krivolutsky, owner of SGMaster auto center in Krasnoyarsk, shares essential steps to ready vehicles for temperatures dropping to -30°C (-22°F) this weekend.
How to prepare your car for Yakutia's harsh winterHow to prepare your car for Yakutia's harsh winter
How to prepare your car for Yakutia's harsh winterYakutia's winters, with temperatures often plunging to –45°C (–49°F), severely test vehicles, but local drivers have long mastered ways to keep them running. This guide offers essential tips for preparing your car to endure the extreme cold.
Analysis Group: Pedestrian Dashes Under Car, Driver Held LiableAnalysis Group: Pedestrian Dashes Under Car, Driver Held Liable
Analysis Group: Pedestrian Dashes Under Car, Driver Held LiableIn this episode of Analysis Group, we examine a fatal accident at a pedestrian crossing where a man ran into traffic on a red light, yet the car owner faces financial responsibility under Russian law.
Andropov’s limousine for sale in YekaterinburgAndropov’s limousine for sale in Yekaterinburg
Andropov’s limousine for sale in YekaterinburgA rare ZIL 41045 limousine, built for Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, is being sold by a collector in Yekaterinburg, who restored the handmade car and drives it only on special occasions.
Dashcam driver hits BMW X5 — who’s liable?Dashcam driver hits BMW X5 — who’s liable?
Dashcam driver hits BMW X5 — who’s liable?Video from a city intersection shows how shifting lanes cause confusion over who must yield. A BMW driver went straight from a left-turn lane and collided with a car moving from the right.