Lada’s Crossover Strategy, Vesta Lineup, and Production Outlook
Overview of the Lada Model Line Refresh and Production Plans The crossover derived from the Vesta platform is a major element of the upcoming…
Optima III Review: Engines, Transmission, and Real-World Reliability
The third Optima arrived one year after the so-called fourth Hyundai Sonata sedan, and the two vehicles share nearly identical chassis and…
State Support for Car Purchases and Leasing: Funding Trends and Market Implications
State Support for Car Purchases and Leasing: A Closer Look at Budgets and Market Reactions Preliminary figures indicate that roughly 13.3…
Community fundraising supports essential vehicle tires for public safety and humanitarian missions
In a joint effort with a longstanding automotive publication from Russia and a broad civic platform, a fundraising initiative has been…
Iran Khodro Tara: Price Outlook for Russia After MIMS-2022
During the MIMS-2022 exhibition in August, the Iranian automaker Iran Khodro presented another move toward the Russian market by showcasing…
AVTOVAZ outlines Renault and Lada maintenance strategy amid a trilateral agreement
AVTOVAZ President Maxim Sokolov spoke at one of the company’s central spare parts warehouses near Tver, explaining how Renault and Lada…
BelGee announces new Geely sedan and KX11 production at Belarus plant
It is planned to assemble a new car at the BelGee Belarusian enterprise, a move authorities announced on a Belarusian 1 TV broadcast. The…
Car transporter incident in Mordovia highlights ongoing concerns about load security and roadside safety
Recent weeks have seen repeated incidents involving Lada commercial vehicles in Russia, with another report emerging from the Zubovo-Polyansky…
Cooling Down: How CVTs and Automatics Handle Heat Under Real-World Driving
Overheating in a vehicle’s transmission is a serious risk that can lead to costly repairs or even early failure of major components.…
Strange Night Theft at a Moscow Amateur Karting Track Raises Questions About Property Crime
Last week in Moscow a peculiar incident unfolded at an amateur karting facility. An employee working at the kart club allegedly took one of…