The brightest automotive news for May 14th

On May 14, Izvestia collected the most striking automotive news of the week.

The State Duma adopted a law simplifying the procedure for registration of drunk drivers. Thus, the number of procedural documents will be reduced from five to two or three. Inspectors will be able to put a number of marks in one protocol instead of several.

AGR Holding presented the crossover of the Russian brand Esteo. The MX model is equipped with a 197 hp turbo engine and all-wheel drive. Sales of the new crossover will begin in the summer of 2026.

The rules for passing driver's license exams have changed in Russia. The internship must now be completed within 60 days after the theory. For using cheat sheets and gadgets, you will be suspended from the exam for a year.

According to OSAGO, the repair of a Porsche after an accident was equated to the restoration of a LADA. The standard hour for both brands is the same — in Moscow it is 900 rubles. The same rates apply for Land Rover, Infiniti and Cadillac.

The Senat 900 sedan has been certified for production and sales in Russia. The executive car will be produced at the plant in St. Petersburg. The length of the sedan is 5.14 m. The model will receive a 326 hp V6 engine.

Kainova seal: which car brands may leave Russia

Dealers are selling off the remains of Kaiyi cars

Avito Auto experts told Izvestia on May 14 that by the end of January – April 2026, the demand for crossovers and SUVs with mileage in Russia increased by 27% compared to the same period last year, and the average price of such a car was 2.25 million rubles.

Renault showed the most noticeable increase in demand among the brands: the number of requests in the secondary market increased by 47%. Nissan (38%), Hyundai (37%), Kia (36%) and Chery (35%) are also among the leaders.