Russian bus dealer networks with TIN

The marketing agency NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency) is quarterly updated «Bus Dealer Networks» database.

The database provides dealerships data, detailed information on each authorized dealer center.

 

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Used truck prices in Russia

The marketing agency NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency) updated the «Used Truck Prices Monitoring» research.

The report allows you to get detailed information on used truck prices, broken down by regions as well.

The database is being monthly updated and provided in Excel format.

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Car market
Nissan has patented the Infiniti trademark for Russia 

The Japanese Nissan automaker has registered a trademark for its premium Infiniti sub-brand in Russia, according to the FIPS data. Patenting gives the right to sell cars and automotive components under a patented brand. The exclusive right to the Infiniti brand in the Russian Federation is valid until 2035. Recall that patenting does not indicate a full-fledged return of the Infiniti brand to the Russian market. NAPI (National Industrial...

Car market
Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be brought to Russia under the parallel import scheme

The updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan, which was presented at the end of January, will be available to Russian customers under the parallel import scheme. The exact start dates for accepting orders are still unknown. The power unit of the model is represented by 4.0-liter V8 engine capacity of 537 HP and 750 Nm of torque. The engine range also includes 3.0-liter units capacity of 381 and 449 HP, as well as several rechargeable hybrids with...

Car market
Jeland car production will be launched in Shushary

The AGR automobile plant located in the village of Shushary has started assembling cars under the Jeland brand as part of expanding partnership with Defetoo. The start of serial production is scheduled for the first half of the current year. Information about characteristics of the model line-up and the timing of the brand's launch will be provided later. NAPI (National Industrial Information...

The total cost of ownership of LADA VESTA increased by 8% in 2025

The marketing agency NAPI compared the total cost of ownership (TCO) of LADA VESTA Comfort ’24 in 2024 and 2025. The calculation was performed using the online DV-TCO total cost of ownership calculator.

In 2024, the cost of LADA VESTA Comfort ’24 was 1,588,900 rubles, while in 2025, the price for a model manufactured in 2024 was 1,600,000 rubles.

In 2025, the total cost of car ownership per km increased by 1.44 rubles. A year of operation cost the owner 28,700 rubles more than in 2024. The total cost of ownership over three years grew by 86,100 rubles.

The total cost of ownership is calculated with depreciation taken into account.

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The total cost of ownership of LADA VESTA
Initial LCV ownership periods in fleets
The cost of new trailers has started to rise again

The marketing agency NAPI analyzed the dynamics of average prices for new and used* trailers and semi-trailers. Over the year, from January 2025 to January 2026, the cost of trailers and semi-trailers decreased. The average price for new semi-trailers fell by 16.8%, while that for used ones — by 27.6%. The average price for new trailers was down by 17.0%, while that for used ones — by 13.2%.

It should be noted that prices decreased from January to December last year. However, the cost of trailers increased in January of the current year. Compared to December 2025, the price for new semi-trailers (+2.8%), trailers (+5.5%), and used trailers (+1.3%) grew. The price for used semi-trailers decreased slightly (-1.6%).

* aged under 20 years

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Trailer and semi-trailer average price dynamics, million rubles
Car residual value, %
RUSSIAN AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
Less than 5% of cars are sold to corporate clients

According to the marketing agency NAPI, 331.7 thousand cars were sold to corporate clients in January-December 2025. Of these, 206.3 thousand units were new and 125.4 thousand units were used. New car sales decreased by 29.7% year-over-year. Sales of TOP-5 brands among new corporate cars fell by 32.8%, their share was down to 57.8%…

VEHICLE PRODUCTION IN RUSSIA
What is falling more: production or the market?

According to the NAPI, in January-May 2025, car production increased, but the production and sales growth rate fell compared to the results of January-April :+8.1% and +12.2%, respectively. Truck production decreased by 7.5%, the truck market fell by 50.1%. The bus production did not decrease as much as new vehicle sales … 

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