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Toyota-powered Lada Niva is super capable V8 dune crawler

Toyota-powered Lada Niva is super capable V8 dune crawler

That suspension travel is mighty impressive.

By Brian Potter 20 July 2023

Lada has the oldest car lineup, Zeekr the newest

Lada has the oldest car lineup, Zeekr the newest

There are some old brands in the Stellantis group, and Hyundai is surprisingly robust for its size and history.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 16 July 2023

See how much better a crusty old Lada stops with a DIY exhaust brake

See how much better a crusty old Lada stops with a DIY exhaust brake

A butterfly valve stops the exhaust gasses from escaping.

By Brian Potter 05 June 2023

See how long a Lada lasts with an air-cooled engine conversion

See how long a Lada lasts with an air-cooled engine conversion

These Russian mechanics tried to go back to the roots of motoring.

By Iulian Dnistran 21 May 2023

Old Lada with locomotive horn isn't exactly music to the ears

Old Lada with locomotive horn isn't exactly music to the ears

It roughly five times louder than the car's stock horn.

By Brian Potter 17 April 2023

Lada with frozen water in differential is not your average ice breaker

Lada with frozen water in differential is not your average ice breaker

Here's another educational experiment from our favourite Russian scientists.

By Jacob Oliva 12 February 2023

Lada with a clear distributor cap is an electrifying experience

Lada with a clear distributor cap is an electrifying experience

Our favourite Russian "scientists" are back at it again to answer questions nobody asked.

By Jacob Oliva 29 January 2023

Lada with unbalanced crankshaft on roof shivers in cold to shake off snow

Lada with unbalanced crankshaft on roof shivers in cold to shake off snow

Who needs a remote start with a defroster when you can just shake it off?

By Brian Potter 09 January 2023

Tesla: The car maker with the second oldest lineup in the world

Tesla: The car maker with the second oldest lineup in the world

But who is first?

By Juan Felipe Munoz 09 December 2022

09:29 Aftermarket / Tuning

Super-fast windscreen wipers turn Lada into ultimate winter warrior

Super-fast windscreen wipers turn Lada into ultimate winter warrior

A cordless drill now powers the blades.

By Brian Potter 08 November 2022

Old Dacia Logan MCV Morphs Into Lada's First Electric Vehicle

Old Dacia Logan MCV Morphs Into Lada's First Electric Vehicle

The e-Largus is still a prototype but it will hit the road next year.

By Brian Potter 08 August 2022

7 Vantablack and Musuo Black cars: Embrace the dark side

7 Vantablack and Musuo Black cars: Embrace the dark side

Covering a vehicle in Vanatablack or Musou Black results in a machine that reflects over 99 percent of visible light.

By Brian Potter 25 July 2022

It's 2022 but the Lada Granta Classic is built without airbags and ABS

It's 2022 but the Lada Granta Classic is built without airbags and ABS

It's also missing the electronic stability control system and seat belt pretensioners.

By Brian Potter 21 June 2022

Renault sells controlling stake in AvtoVAZ, Russia to resurrect Moskvitch brand

A Soviet-era marque could return as an EV maker.

By Brian Potter 17 May 2022

Watch a Lada lose four wheels at once whilst driving in odd experiment

Watch a Lada lose four wheels at once whilst driving in odd experiment

The car has specially designed wheel hubs.

By Brian Potter 03 May 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Lada production halted due to lack of supplies in Russia

Lada production halted due to lack of supplies in Russia

The employees are being paid two-thirds of their monthly rates.

By Brian Potter 11 March 2022

Lada Niva Monster is Russia's answer to the Ford Bronco Raptor

Lada Niva Monster is Russia's answer to the Ford Bronco Raptor

It's currently up for sale but it's not cheap.

By Brian Potter 01 February 2022

Races and Chases

UK: Dacia Duster duels Lada Niva and Suzuki Jimny in uphill drag race

UK: Dacia Duster duels Lada Niva and Suzuki Jimny in uphill drag race

There's a lada of dirt and mud in this off-road challenge.

By Anthony Karr 15 January 2022

Custom I6 made from two Lada four-cylinder engines laughs at your 2JZ

Custom I6 made from two Lada four-cylinder engines laughs at your 2JZ

The formula is very simple - 4+2.

By Brian Potter 28 December 2021

Old Lada gets double-decker suspension for the ultimate comfort

Old Lada gets double-decker suspension for the ultimate comfort

You can't make a new suspension design in your garage, they say. Hold my vodka, the Russians say.

By Brian Potter 29 November 2021

14-wheeled Lada is the most ridiculous build we’ve seen in years

14-wheeled Lada is the most ridiculous build we’ve seen in years

In case you haven't noticed, we aren't talking about a truck.

By Brian Potter 04 October 2021

Flamethrower car comes from, you guessed it, Russia

Flamethrower car comes from, you guessed it, Russia

We want to see how it works.

By Chris Bruce 04 August 2021

Lada Niva Bronto returns as off-road-ready SUV from (and for) Russia

Lada Niva Bronto returns as off-road-ready SUV from (and for) Russia

Bronto, not Bronco.

By Anthony Karr 27 July 2021

Lada engine spinning at 10,000 rpm loves to launch pistons

Lada engine spinning at 10,000 rpm loves to launch pistons

Now this is a good experiment.

By Chris Okula 05 July 2021

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