Automotive publications for 25 January 2026

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

Forgotten Breakthrough: How NAMI-013 Could Have Changed the Soviet Automotive Industry
The car was never given a chance to go into production

"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
How anti-lock on loose snow can increase braking distance

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

Mechanics Without a Clutch: Saab's Strange Experiment
How the unusual Sensonic transmission worked and why it was ultimately abandoned