The reason for the drop in sales was the stoppage of production, which led to a reduction in dealer stock, as well as the cessation of deliveries.
According to analysts of the Association of Automobile Dealers of Russia, St. Petersburg residents have become less likely to buy cars. Sales in the car market in June 2022 decreased by 20%.
In addition to the reduction of dealer warehouses due to production stoppages and cessation of deliveries, the increased share of parallel imports and increased interest in used cars also influenced the decrease in car sales in St. Petersburg.
It is noted that the LADA brand is leading in new car sales for the first time in the last year and a half.