The Russian car market continues to demonstrate negative dynamics. This is evidenced by the analysis data of the Association of European Businesses (AEB).
At the end of February 2025, sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles amounted to 79.9 thousand units, which is 24% lower than the same period in 2024. Experts note that such a significant drop in the last decade was recorded only in February 2023.
Forecasts for the coming months remain cautious. Market recovery is possible no earlier than the second half of the year — provided that state support for the industry is strengthened. Current trends indicate a continued decline in sales in annual terms.
In parallel, there is a growing popularity of digital insurance products. According to the Russian Union of Auto Insurers (RSA), 4.6 million electronic OSAGO policies were issued in the first two months of 2025 — 25.8% more than in the same period of the previous year. The share of "e-OSAGO" now accounts for 70% of all sales of compulsory motor third party liability insurance, which indicates a shift of consumers to online services.
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