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The Legacy of the Black Cab: The History of the Austin FX4

The Legacy of the Black Cab: The History of the Austin FX4

Why the British taxi maintained its form and character for decades, despite changes in ownership and technology

ZiL-131: A Success That Turned into a Crisis

ZiL-131: A Success That Turned into a Crisis

How a massive military order became a trap for the factory

"Moskvich-411": The Forgotten Soviet SUV

"Moskvich-411": The Forgotten Soviet SUV

Why the car the country needed was produced in small batches

"Zhiguli" Luxury Class: The VAZ-2103 Phenomenon

"Zhiguli" Luxury Class: The VAZ-2103 Phenomenon

How the legendary car influenced 1970s cinema and culture

Rotary Icon: The Rise and Fall of the RX-7

Rotary Icon: The Rise and Fall of the RX-7

History, technology, and reasons for the disappearance of the legendary sports car

KIM-10: The USSR's "People's Car" That Never Was

KIM-10: The USSR's "People's Car" That Never Was

How the first affordable Soviet car fell victim to top-down decisions

Jet Cars of the USSR: Experiments on the Edge

Jet Cars of the USSR: Experiments on the Edge

How engineers tried to accelerate cars to 700 km/h and why it was necessary

RAF-2203: Transport Legend of the USSR

RAF-2203: Transport Legend of the USSR

Why a simple minibus became part of the lives of millions and a symbol of the country

Lexus LX 450: A Bet That Paid Off

Lexus LX 450: A Bet That Paid Off

How a luxury SUV based on the Land Cruiser emerged and changed the market

Lamborghini restored the legendary Miura

Lamborghini restored the legendary Miura

The company completed the restoration of a 1972 car, returning the classic sports car to its original condition

MAZ-500: the truck that does not give up

MAZ-500: the truck that does not give up

The story of the first Soviet cab-over truck tractor and its unique durability

How Skoda Became Part of the German Concern

How Skoda Became Part of the German Concern

Why the alliance with Volkswagen became a turning point for the company and the entire industry of the region

Old Ford Photos Get a New Lease on Life

Old Ford Photos Get a New Lease on Life

The company is using AI to add color to archival images