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Lada Rapan: The extravagant Russian electric city car never born

Lada Rapan: The extravagant Russian electric city car never born

More compact than a Fiat 500, the Rapan was one of the first Russian manufacturers' experiments in the electric world

By Brian Potter 24 June 2024

The cheapest off-roader, turned into a brutal pick-up truck

The cheapest off-roader, turned into a brutal pick-up truck

This incredible version of the Lada Niva Legend costs just over £11,000 at the exchange rate.

By Brian Potter 4 May 2024

Compact, complete and for £11,300 - this camper is perfect, except for one detail

Compact, complete and for £11,300 - this camper is perfect, except for one detail

If you can buy one, you're lucky

By Brian Potter 31 March 2024

The modern version of the Lada Niva would be a highly desirable SUV

The modern version of the Lada Niva would be a highly desirable SUV

Can you imagine it for sale for around £21,000? Many would be tempted

By Brian Potter 23 March 2024

Forgotten prototypes: Lada Peter Turbo Concept (2000)

Forgotten prototypes: Lada Peter Turbo Concept (2000)

The concept was also presented at the Paris Motor Show and remained a strange and original prototype without an engine ...

By Brian Potter 10 February 2024

This lifted Lada on portal axles fears nothing

This lifted Lada on portal axles fears nothing

This Lada has been modified with custom portal axles to make it ride exceptionally high, and we can't stop watching.

By Christopher Smith 17 December 2023

The 47-year-old Lada Niva lives to see 2024 with fancy features like ABS

The 47-year-old Lada Niva lives to see 2024 with fancy features like ABS

ESP is also coming back.

By Brian Potter 5 December 2023

Races and Chases

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 5 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 9 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 9 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 8 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 8 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 3 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 1 February 2022

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