Russia's stagnating car market has shown fewer signs of recovery as 2025 draws to an end, but is expected to hit near-record lows early next year as higher scrappage fees push prices up, dealers and experts say.
Far from signaling a genuine rebound, a jump in sales of new cars in October reflects a rush by buyers to complete purchases before the higher charges take effect, they say.
The outlook highlights the structural crisis in Russia's auto sector that goes back to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Once seen as one of Europe's most promising markets
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