New Car Sales in Russia Fall by 20%

In October, the Russian new car market faced a significant drop in demand. According to Autostat, sales fell by 20% year-on-year.

Sales volume amounted to 132,000 units. Despite the overall market decline, Lada retained its leadership position, although its own figures also decreased.

Market Leaders' Situation

Lada car sales in October dropped by 11%, reaching 29,000 units. This reflects the broader trend of buyers opting against purchasing new vehicles this month.

Expert Expectations

Analysts predict potential sales growth through the end of the year. The main driver could be consumers' desire to buy a car before the next increase in the recycling fee.