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Soviet Steel Showdown: Lada 2106 vs. UAZ 469 — Which Is the True King of Cuban Roads?

4 Oct 2026 1 minute read 0 comments EL Yosua $0.02

​For decades, two iconic giants of Soviet engineering have shared the asphalt and dirt tracks of Cuba. On one side stands the stylish Lada 2106, the undisputed ruler of city streets and daily urban commuting. On the other, the unstoppable UAZ 469, a...

UAZ 469: The Unstoppable Soviet Beast Built for Mud, Mountains, and Military Service

4 Oct 2026 1 minute read 0 comments EL Yosua $0.03

If the Lada 2106 was built to rule the city streets, the UAZ 469 was engineered for places where roads simply do not exist. ​First introduced in 1971 to replace the older GAZ-69, this rugged 4 \times 4 utility vehicle was designed with one sole purpo...

Lada 2106: The Undisputed King of Cuban Streets and Soviet Engineering

3 Oct 2026 1 minute read 1 comment EL Yosua $0.01

There is a saying in Havana: "If you can fix a Lada with a piece of wire and a screwdriver, you are officially a mechanic." ​When the Soviet Union began exporting the Lada 2106 (originally known as the Zhiguli 2106) in the late 1970s, nobody expected...

Italy Could Let 17-Year-Olds Drive as Road Rules Face Major Changes

10 Aug 2026 4 minute read 0 comments CondividiSulWeb $0.10

Italy may be preparing for one of the biggest changes to its driving rules in years.A new reform under discussion could allow teenagers to obtain a category B driving licence at 17, under an accompanied-driving system. At the same time, another propo...

Europe’s Auto Giants Push for a New Industrial Strategy Amid the EV Transition

18 Jun 2026 2 minute read 0 comments CondividiSulWeb $0.08

Europe’s automotive industry is entering a critical phase marked by rising global competition, structural cost pressures and the accelerating shift toward electric mobility. In this context, Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault are reportedly pushing f...

JAPAN BANS TOKYO DRIFT: DRIFTING NOW SERIOUS CRIME

15 Jan 2026 2 minute read 0 comments CondividiSulWeb $0.08

The Japanese government is set to revolutionize its Road Code, transforming legendary drifting from iconic cultural practice to dangerous driving with penalties up to 20 years in prison for fatal illegal derapate incidents on public roads. Welcom...

Warranty Repairs

29 Sep 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Lawnmower $0.05

  The best thing about a new(er) car is the warranty. Its still a bit of a minefield though! Let me expand. My 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway was in for an MOT and service last month, and I mentioned that there were two issues I wanted looked at. The pa...

2010 Lexus IS250 - Fixing the ICE issues

15 Sep 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Lawnmower $0.02

Quite a while ago I posted about a strange issue with the OEM stereo in my Lexus IS250. It would randomly turn off, or turn on all by itself while driving. Sometimes it would do it once then be fine for several weeks, sometimes it would do it multipl...

3 MOTs in a month!

8 Sep 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Lawnmower $0.04

Due to terrible planning, all three of my cars need to be submitted for their annual MOT inspection in June. This makes June an expensive, and stressful month! I phoned my local MOT garage well in advance to book in three tests, which always gets a c...

3 Creative Ways To Find Value In Your Car

26 Jun 2025 2 minute read 0 comments VitalyTennant.com $0.02

· Collect ·   For most people, a car is a cost, including fuel, insurance, and maintenance. But what if it could be more than that? There are already popular ways in which car owners can make money out of their vehicles. Ultimately, platforms li...