Russia October car sales fall ~20% YoY, highest since year start

Russian new passenger car and LCV sales in October 2026 fell nearly 20% year-over-year, the steepest decline of the year, driven by a high base from October 2025. The data, from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, signals continued contraction in Russian consumer demand, though the monthly volume was the highest since January, suggesting some stabilization.

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