As much as I wish a) these were real ads b) they actually did send a Lada Niva with a roof-mounted cargo box to the Mir and c) there actually were Nivas here in the US, none of these things are true. Still, that doesn't make these parody ads from the University of Television and Film in Munich (HFF München) any less…
Fifth Gear tests a brand new Lada Niva
We might be a little partial to that other British motoring show, but how could we resist a brand new Lada Niva test drive?
Rare Lada Niva 4x4 for sale on Ebay
Everyone has a different take on the Lada Niva. To some they are outdated junk that is more fodder for comedy than anything else while others revel in their obscurity and love their unique design. One thing is certain about the Lada Niva—examples like this one currently on Ebay are exceptionally rare in the United…
Watch bikini-clad Russians patriotically wash cars for Putin
Vladimir Putin may occasionally have trouble getting his Lada motor running
Vladimir Putin's Lada Niva Is Totally Bad-Ass
The Lada Niva is the coolest Soviet-era vehicle still in production. Given that, it makes sense Russia's alpha-male "not-president" Vladimir Putin has purchased a totally awesome camouflaged and off-road-ready version.
Lada Niva Transformed With Martini Livery
Call it amusing, call it ridiculous, but whatever you call it, reader James has applied the classic Martini livery to his Lada Niva weekend toy, and we call it awesome. The little Ruskie brute wears the vinyl graphics with all the class and sophistication of the rally and race cars of yore. Check out the complete… In Russia, GM Buys You! The General in Talks With Avtovaz
GM is bidding against other interests for a "significant stake" in Russian automaker Avtovaz. The company currently produces and markets two models under the Chevy name, one based on the Lada Niva and the other based on the previous generation Opel Astra. The GM-Avtovaz alliance was a bit shaky there for a while, what…
In Russia, Zen Is Going To Find You!
This turkey (spotted by the eagle-eyed Seth L) is based on the teeny Lada Niva 4x4. Don't know the Niva? Imagine a Honda 600 Coupe crossbred with a Yugo. The Niva was Soviet Russia's attempt at a bar bones Subaru. Of course we're hoping our yellow friend here is based off the Cossack model. Also, nice roof rack/brush…
