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Cuba's government is making it easier for Cubans to buy foreign made, new and used cars. Havana Times reports that: " Council of Ministers of Cuba decided at its current meeting to open up retail sale of new and used motorcycles, cars, vans and minibuses." It added that government would also "prioritize bicycle sales on retail market" and offer them at very affordable prices. New laws mean government is further relaxing regulations on car ownership. Until 2011, people were not permitted to sell cars that were made after 1959 Cuban revolution. This made Havana look like it was in time warp as every car on road was vintage model from yesteryear.

Cuban government will set and control price of all imported and new vehicles. It will also be only entity that can import foreign cars into country. Cubans will need to buy imported car from government. According to Communist Party newspaper, all profits from sales will go towards improving Cuba's roads and transportation system. Car dealers are not anticipating huge influx of sales. Most people in Cuba cannot afford to buy even used car, let alone new one. Havana resident Jorge Canso commented on this, saying: "Yeah, I can buy one, but with what? Unfortunately our economy doesn't allow us to save money to be able to buy one."