The 1981 sedan was converted to rally spec in 1985 and competed in the Austrian Championship until 1989
A budget Russian wagon swaps its CVT for a manual and comes out quicker, faster, and cheaper than the auto it replaces
After nearly fifty years, the classic Niva gains a driver airbag, a rust-proof body, and a torquier engine from the Travel
Patent images out of Russia show what could be the next Niva, and the design points straight back to a partnership that ended years ago
The off-roader gains a wide bodykit, upgraded suspension, and a more powerful engine
The Russian SUV won’t set the road on fire, but at least it has more power and torque compared to its predecessor
Lada’s new Azimut crossover promises to combine modern styling and tech, with competitive pricing
This unicorn may not win any beauty contests and is based on the Lada Samara, but it boasts a connection to Germany’s poshest brand
The French automaker had previously controlled roughly 30% of Russia’s entire car market
The Russian model that’s based on Renault Group underpinnings will make its racing debut before it enters serial production
The sportiest version of the aging SUV has entered production, featuring a number of styling and mechanical upgrades
The platform has been re-engineered and localized, allowing a Russian production without any input from Renault
The engine of the 47 year old Niva Legend has also been updated to make it Euro 5 compliant
The accident happened when the driver of the Niva attempted to make a jump between two 4-story buildings
Researchers say that when consumers resort to buying Ladas, that’s a bad sign for the wider economy, even if they’re Russian
The Russian time capsule looks as if it has just rolled off the factory floor, but its price tag is insane given that you can buy the same car new for under $9k
The X-Cross 5 looks virtually identical to the FAW Bestune T77, with the only discernible difference being the Lada emblems
The Russian vans benefit from an increased load capacity thanks to a reinforced frame compared to the standard off-roader