On April 5th, the Lada Niva turned 45 years old. Originally dubbed VAZ-2121, the Russian off-road utility vehicle is the world’s first series-production overlander with unibody construction.

You probably never heard about the Lada Niva, most people have not, and for a good reason, it’s never really changed from the 70s, it comes with a tiny engine, and it has zero safety ratings. Frankly, ...

The famed Paris-Dakar, or now just Dakar Rally, is considered one of the world's most gruelling and challenging motorsport events. First run in 1979 between Paris in France to Dakar in Senegal on the ...

Despite being originally introduced back in 1977, the immortal Lada Niva is still a popular choice among purists looking for an affordable off-roader. What happens though if you want the absolute best ...

Renault creates Dacia-Lada Business Unit, pairing Romanian & Russian brands. Small Lada Niva 4x4 has been a sales hit for decades, and will see a redesign in 2024. Renault had been able to make Dacia ...

There are certain old-fashioned technologies that are fetishized by the off-roading community, such as solid axles, ladder frames, and more. The Suzuki Jimny proves that the mix of old-school and ...

In 1971, Alexei Kosygin, premier of the Soviet Union, instructed two Russian car companies to create an automobile suitable ...