Russian new car sales rise 7% in Jan-Aug 2026, exceeding 940,000 vehicles
Quick Look
- Sales of new cars in Russia increased by 7% in the first eight months of 2026, exceeding 940,000 vehicles, according to Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, who said the auto market is gradually recovering.
- Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov added that Russian-made cars continue to gain market share domestically.
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Why It Matters
Russian auto market has been recovering amid government support for domestic production and import substitution policies following international sanctions.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 3. /TASS/. Sales of new cars in Russia increased by 7% in the first eight months of 2026, exceeding 940,000 vehicles, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov told TASS in an interview on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). According to him, the auto market is gradually recovering.
"More than 940,000 new vehicles were sold in the country in January-August 2026, up 7% from the same period last year," Manturov said.
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov earlier told TASS that Russian-made cars continue to increase their share of the domestic market while also reinforcing its recovery trend.
The Eastern Economic Forum is being held on September 1-4 in Vladivostok on the campus of Far Eastern Federal University. The forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian government. TASS is the general information partner.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russian new car sales will continue to grow through the remainder of 2026
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Open Questions
- Which specific vehicle segments drove the sales growth?
- How does the 7% growth compare to pre-sanctions levels?
- What are the long-term projections for Russian auto production capacity?
