“Behind the Wheel” No. 2/2023 is:
ZR MOMENT
- Where is AvtoVAZ headed?
- Za Rulem magazine marks 95 years in print and on newsstands!
- Penalties for car waste and how the system actually works
- How many cars are operating without OSAGO coverage?
- Russian car market results for 2022
- Grand Prix “Behind the Wheel” 2023: three cars up for grabs
ZR PREMIERE
- Moskvich 3: the initial test drive
- Sable NN: diesel propulsion, ABS and LED headlights
- Mazda CX-4 from China — a serious contender as a replacement?
- Skywell ET5 2 electric crossover
- Exeed LX AWD: turbo power, robotic transmission, all-wheel drive
ZR ACTIVE
- The state of the domestic automotive industry: is localization progressing?
- New car imports: Chinese alternatives on the market
- Electric vehicles in Russia: hopeful signs of growth
ZR TEST
- FAW Bestune T77 or Omoda C5 — choose wisely, not by looks alone
- Three-year-old Hyundai Kona from the USA — is it worth considering?
ZR EXPERT
- What if the battery is drained? A practical plan for a ride anyway
- All about headlight repairs: part five
- Winter car care: oil, tires, and antifreeze explained
- Heated floor mats in the cabin — do they make sense?
- Lubrication with SHRUS: what to avoid
- Where is the thermocouple? Tips for locating the best one
ZR SOURCE
- Used cars: Skoda Yeti
- Second-hand pickups: what to pick for around 1.5 million
- Opting for used models: Honda Fit
- Geely Tugella and Volvo XC40: similarities and how to save money
- Park ZR: Chevrolet Cobalt and a decade of life lessons
Like:
- LiAZ-677 — an advanced Soviet bus and its Western counterparts
- Mini cars, pickups, and crossovers — late 90s projects that never fully materialized
- Ferry crossings and boats: tackling river routes
- Sollers Argo and Atlant trucks: assembled in Russia
Readers can send questions to the editorial team and expect thoughtful answers from the traffic police officials and the Behind the Wheel experts.
Subscribers are invited to share ideas in the “Experienced tips” section and try the connoisseur contest quests for a chance to win awards from Za Rulem and its partners. Readers may subscribe to Za Rulem at a special promotional price, and the latest issues are readily available on major marketplaces as well as authorized retailers.
Driving is a voyage — read it, and be among the first to know what’s new on the road.