Automotive publications for 25 January 2026

Cherry-Colored and Beyond: How the VAZ-2109 Became a Symbol of an Era

Cherry-Colored and Beyond: How the VAZ-2109 Became a Symbol of an Era

The five-door hatchback that conquered roads, garages, and the hearts of Russians

"Coffins on wheels": how Chinese cars failed the Russian winter

"Coffins on wheels": how Chinese cars failed the Russian winter

Chinese car owners complained about frozen doors, noises in the transmission and problems with the muffler

Why ABS brakes worse in winter than it seems

Why ABS brakes worse in winter than it seems

How anti-lock on loose snow can increase braking distance

Sold the "Chinese": Why Exeed VX Owners Decided to Part Ways with the Flagship

Sold the "Chinese": Why Exeed VX Owners Decided to Part Ways with the Flagship

What those who managed to study the model think about the Chinese crossover

The "Kopeyka" That Started It All: Secrets of the VAZ-2101's Success

The "Kopeyka" That Started It All: Secrets of the VAZ-2101's Success

History of creation, characteristics, reasons for popularity, and legacy of the model

Mechanics Without a Clutch: Saab's Strange Experiment

Mechanics Without a Clutch: Saab's Strange Experiment

How the unusual Sensonic transmission worked and why it was ultimately abandoned