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The rules for the control of temporarily imported cars are being changed. FCS Order No. 1244 rebuilds the deadline tracking mechanism: how customs scans documents, how it checks the Avto-Transport database, and how it reminds the owner of the approaching deadline. This applies to cars for personal use, but car dealers and importers should keep the new scheme at hand right now. (389 characters)

BYD, SAIC and Geely have officially started adapting their electric vehicles to Russian climatic conditions. Key changes: reinforced batteries for operation at -40°C, heat pumps, battery heating. This is a direct response to the main complaint of Russian dealers. The first adapted models will appear on the market in the third quarter of 2026.

RWB has launched a digital car loan service on Wildberries. The user selects a car in the "Cars" section, submits an application, receives offers from banks and signs the contract with an electronic signature. The service is currently running in test mode in the web version of the site, and it is planned to be added to the application later.

The share of defective freight cars on the Russian Railways network is growing rapidly: by the end of February 2026, 158 thousand units were counted, which is 11% of the fleet. The reason is the sagging rental rates and reduced repairs, which is why the operational reserve has disappeared. IPEM expects that a local shortage of a serviceable fleet may appear as early as April–May.

Changes have been made to the legal framework of customs control that affect road transport: the powers of customs authorities to stop vehicles and the rules for storing cars with goods have been clarified. It is separately stipulated that such machines can be stored in places before being transferred to federal ownership, and the deadline for publishing information about unclaimed items has been reduced to 30 days.

The Federation Council has approved a regulation that accelerates the transfer of unclaimed cars and goods to federal ownership. The waiting period for the owner is reduced from 60 to 30 days. The initiative is explained by the fact that the owners almost always do not come for the cargo, and socially important goods "hang" in storage.

The State Duma has passed a law that details how customs authorities stop cars as part of the control and how the fate of unclaimed vehicles and goods in warehouses is further processed. The document introduces a clearer exchange of information with relevant departments, shortens the time for publication of information and fixes the judicial procedure for the transfer of property to the ownership of the state.

Starting from April 1, 2026, Russia plans to adjust the calculation of recycling for cars imported from the EAEU countries. The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes to extend a single formula to deliveries through individuals in order to remove schemes with underestimation of customs value and equalize conditions for bona fide importers.

Wildberries has a new thematic section, "Men Choose," a showcase that gathers the most sought—after categories from electronics and automotive products to sports and repairs. The site relies on scenario navigation and compilations to reduce search time and increase conversions in more expensive categories. We are analyzing why the marketplace needs this format and what it changes for sellers — from card requirements to logistics and foreign trade chains.

China began to crack down more harshly on the scheme by which new cars were exported as used: a large batch of cars for Russian buyers was detained at the border in Suifenhe. It is based on the "180 days" rule and increased control over the export of "zero used goods". For the market, this means increased risks of gray imports, longer deadlines, and a gradual shift to more transparent supply chains.

China ended 2025 with historic highs: car production exceeded 34.5 million, sales — 34.4 million. The driver was the growth of the segment of cars powered by new energy sources, which approached 16.5 million sales, and exports of vehicles exceeded 7 million units. In fact, the market is simultaneously expanding domestically and strengthening external expansion — and this is already noticeably changing the requirements for logistics, freight and supply infrastructure.

The State Duma is promoting government amendments that clarify the interaction of customs with other agencies in the control of goods and vehicles. We are talking about the procedure for stopping cars, transmitting information about "non-core" violations to relevant authorities and reducing the deadline for publishing data on unclaimed goods and cars from 60 to 30 days.

In 2025, the cargo transportation market was increasingly faced with non—standard projects, from the transportation of water parks and racing cars to multi-meter blades of wind turbines. These cases have clearly shown how the requirements for logistics and professionalism of carriers are changing.

A queue of about 1,500 trucks formed at the Nur Zholy crossing on the border of Kazakhstan and China. In November, China reduces the daily intake of vehicles to 700-750 cars, which is below the agreed standards. The problem was exacerbated by the redirection of the flow from the neighboring checkpoint, where technical work was carried out.

Against the background of a seasonal decline in demand, the trucking market is showing signs of slowing down — the Atrax index is losing ground.

The Wildberries marketplace is preparing to launch a new feature that will allow users to pre-order products before they go on sale. This initiative is aimed at improving the user experience and strengthening customer loyalty. Pre—order options will be available for high-demand items such as gadgets, books, fashion items, and even cars.