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A Lada Granta engine can last 300,000 km: what kills the engine prematurely

The Lada Granta engine's service life doesn't always end at the mark specified in the technical documentation. With normal maintenance, naturally aspirated engines in...

Volkswagen Tiguan from China for 2.5 million rubles: is it worth buying via parallel import?

While the official new-generation Volkswagen Tiguan remains unavailable to Russian buyers, Chinese versions of the popular crossover have appeared on the parallel import market....

Is a Lada Iskra worth buying? Real owner reviews, maintenance costs, and major downsides.

The Lada Iskra has become one of the most notable new products on the Russian auto market in recent years. AvtoVAZ is positioning it...

Toyota RAV4 from China in Europe: Is it worth buying the new crossover via parallel import?

For decades, the Toyota RAV4 was considered one of the most reliable and marketable crossovers on the Russian market. But after Toyota's departure from...

Can the Lada Vesta be fueled with Euro-3 gasoline? Which engines won’t be affected?

Euro-3 gasoline has reappeared on the Russian fuel agenda, and Lada Vesta owners naturally wonder: can this fuel be used in a modern car...

Should you buy the Belgee X50 or X50+? We’ve looked at the pros, cons, and owner reviews.

The Belgian X50 has already gone from being an "unknown Belarusian brand" to one of the most noticeable compact crossovers in Russia. The reason...

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