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Lada Riva From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Lada Riva Manufacturer AutoVAZ Also called Lada 2105 (Finland) Lada 2107 (Finland) Lada Nova Lada 1500 and Lada Signet (Canada) Lada Laika (Brazil) Production 1980-present Assembly Togliatti , Russia 6th of October City , Egypt [ 1 ] Dörpen , West Germany (Bohse model version) Ust-Kamenogorsk , Kazakhstan ( Azia Avto ) [ 2 ] Predecessor VAZ-2101 Successor Lada 2110 Body style(s) 4-door sedan , 5-door estate Engine(s) 1.2 I4 Petrol 1.3 I4 Petrol 1.5 I4 Petrol 1.6 I4 Petrol 1.7 I4 Petrol Related Fiat 124 SEAT 124 Bohse Euro-Star [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] The VAZ-2105 , VAZ-2104 and VAZ-2107 (collectively known as the Lada Riva in most Western European markets) are a series of medium-sized family cars built by Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ , introduced in 1980 in the Soviet Union , and progressively in other European markets through the early 1980s and sold in both saloon and estate versions. Contents 1 History 2 Other variations 2.1 Production at Suzuki Egypt 3 Image gallery 4 References 5 External links [ edit ] History Although introduced in the early 1981 the Riva's origins are older: it is a restyled version of the original Fiat 124 -based Lada type VAZ-2101 "Zhiguli" saloon, which was introduced in 1972. The Riva itself is officially designated – and known in the home market – as VAZ-2105 (base saloon), VAZ-2104 (estate), and VAZ-2107 (deluxe saloon identified by large chrome grille). Other names sometimes used include Pyatyorka ("the five") and Semyorka ("the seven"). In Russia, VAZ-2105, VAZ-2104 and VAZ-2107 are considered to be different cars rather than variants but nonetheless all of them are part of a single "Klassika" ("Classic") family along with older models such as the VAZ-2101. The Riva is still being produced today and is quite popular in the Russian market. Mechanically, the car is virtually identical to the first-generation VAZ-2101 model, featuring the Fiat-derived transmissions, coil spring suspension all round and aluminum drum brakes on the rear wheels. The smaller-engined variant, the 1300 cc version (VAZ-2105) had a major engine revamp compared to the original VAZ-2101 (Lada 1200). The old OHC-engine had its valves actuated by chain, while the new one was modified to having a toothed belt-drive. Nonetheless, the Riva's larger-engined version (VAZ-2107) carried on with the old 1500 cc, chain-driven OHC engine coming over from the original Lada 1500 (VAZ-2103) of 1973. Another change was done to the engine in the 1992, when single point fuel injection and catalytic converters were specified in an attempt to keep up with emissions legislation. Tightening safety and emissions legislation led to the Riva being withdrawn froPm most Western European markets by 1997, although it is still in production at the AvtoVAZ factory in the Russian Federation and is now sold as the Lada Classic . In 2005, production of the estate model was taken over by Izh , before assembly was transferred to the Bogdan Group's LuAZ plant. The 2107 model is still in production, not only at AutoVAZ but also at the ZAZ factory in Ukraine , and at Suzuki 's factory in Egypt . In the UK the Lada Riva was one of the most popular low-budget cars on the market. [ citation needed ] Its spartan interiors, dated styling and outdated mechanics meant that it was never actually aimed at buyers of market leaders' similar-sized products, such as the Ford Sierra , Vauxhall Cavalier and Austin Montego . [ citation needed ] The Riva was still selling well in Britain and many other western markets in the early 1990s, [ citation needed ] but the next few years saw a raft of new models come from budget competitors such as Daewoo , Hyundai , Kia and Proton , pushing Lada sales into terminal decline. [ citation needed ] This, combined with the much-needed investment to adapt cars to stricter European Union emissions requirements not being available, resulted in the decision to withdraw Lada from the UK ,(and other European Markets) on 4 July 1997. [ 6 ] Lada Riva 1500 / Nova Senior [ edit ] Other variations Model variants included the Riva Signet, Riva 1200, Riva 1300, Riva 1500, and Riva 1600, with trim levels "E" and "L". A Turbo charged model Lada 2107 Turbo was sold in Finland , this version was made by Finnish Lada importer. [ edit ] Production at Suzuki Egypt In Egypt , the Amal Foreign Trade Company and Lada's parent company AvtoVAZ signed a joint venture agreement to assemble Ladas for the North African market in 2000. However, as they did not have their own factory, space was found at a local Suzuki plant in Cairo to assemble the 2107 version of the Riva. As of 2006, production continued at Suzuki with an additional model, the 2110 , being produced. Plans are under-way for a separate factory to open in Egypt later this year for Lada production. [ 7 ] [ dead link ] [ citation needed ] [ edit ] Image gallery Lada Riva 1500 Estate Lada Riva 1300 [ edit ] References ^ "Lada. Lada In Egypt" . Car-cat.com . http://car-cat.com/firm-355.html . Retrieved 2010-07-10 .   ^ "Ao"Азия Авто"" . Aziaavto.kz . http://www.aziaavto.kz/hist_eng.htm . Retrieved 2010-12-07 .   ^ "Bohse Euro-Star brochure" . Storm.oldcarmanualproject.com . http://storm.oldcarmanualproject.com/bohse.htm . Retrieved 2010-07-10 .   ^ Andre Börger. "Bohse EuroStar" . Cabrionews.de . http://www.cabrionews.de/leser/bohse.php . Retrieved 2010-07-10 .   ^ Rickyoung graphic design. "Bohse | Euro-Star" . Bohse.nl . http://www.bohse.nl/indexger.php?page=data&id=7 . Retrieved 2010-07-10 .   ^ Peter Rogers. "Lada Owners Club of GB UK Lada history" . Lada-owners-club.co.uk . http://www.lada-owners-club.co.uk/lada_%20history_in_the_UK.htm . Retrieved 2010-12-07 .   ^ Global Auto Index : Lada Egypt [ edit ] External links Lada and Fiat model (Russian) Lada Riva OEM diagrams, Riva manuals, parts Lada Cars reviews, images, infos (English) || Lada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search For other uses, see Lada (disambiguation) . Lada Manufacturer AvtoVAZ Production 1970-present Lada is the trademark of AvtoVAZ , a Russian car manufacturer in Tolyatti , Samara Oblast . All AvtoVAZ vehicles sold currently are of the Lada brand but this has not always been so. Ladas were AvtoVAZ's export vehicles, the same models being sold under the Zhiguli brand on the domestic Soviet market since 1970. They became extremely popular during later decades in Russia and Eastern Europe, particularly the former Soviet bloc countries where they have become a symbol of city life. From cities like Prague to Havana , Cuba Lada cars are a very common automobile on the urban landscape. Contents 1 Overview 2 Current model lineup 3 Countries 3.1 Australia 3.2 Brazil 3.3 Canada 3.4 Costa Rica 3.5 Ecuador 3.6 Finland 3.7 Jamaica 3.8 New Zealand 3.9 Portugal 3.10 Singapore 3.11 Trinidad and Tobago 3.12 Turkey 3.13 United Kingdom and Ireland 4 Motorsport 5 Sponsorship 6 Image gallery 7 See also 8 References 9 External links [ edit ] Overview Lada made its name in Western Europe selling the Fiat 124 -based VAZ-2101 and its many derivatives as an economy car in large quantities during the 1980s, but later models were less successful. The common Lada sedan/estate, sometimes known as the Classic in the west (Signet in Canada), was partly based on the 1966 Fiat 124 sedan, and became a successful export car. The keys to its success were: competitive price as an export, reliability, simple DIY -friendly mechanics and unpretentious functionality. Since 1980 over 13.5 million Ladas were badged as 'Rivas' (re-styled), added to 5 million made from 1969 to 1979 (badged as 2101-2107 depending on engine size/interior specs) for a total of over 18.5 million. The car was built under licence in several other countries. Being exported worldwide in the 1980s and '90s, the Lada was a big earner of foreign hard currency for the hard-pressed Soviet Union, and was also used in barter arrangements in some countries. Over 60% of Lada production was exported, mainly to western countries (the US was the only large market not to have imported Ladas). The rugged design of the Lada Classic, built with heavier-gauge steel bodywork to cope with extreme Siberian climates, poor roads, and few service facilities in many parts of Russia, made high usage, such as 300,000 miles (480,000 km) possible under less extreme operating conditions. Because of their very competitive pricing and ease of service, Ladas became common as police cars, taxis, and a range of public service and civil defence vehicles in many parts of Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. In March 2008 Renault purchased a 25% stake in AvtoVAZ in a US$ 1 billion deal. This is expected to result in new Lada models being manufactured on existing Russian assembly lines and increased output. The remaining 75% of AutoVAZ continues to be owned by the Russian state-owned Rostekhnologia corporation. Lada is now part of the Renault-Nissan-Lada group, which is the world's third-largest automotive group (after General Motors and Toyota). [ 1 ] In spite of a flood of western models into the Russian market in recent years, Lada has managed to maintain its dominant market share. [ edit ] Current model lineup Lada Priora - economy car LADA Priora sedan LADA Priora hatchback LADA Priora wagon LADA Priora Coupe Lada Kalina - low cost supermini car LADA Kalina wagon LADA Kalina sedan LADA Kalina Hatchback LADA Kalina Sport Lada Samara - economy car LADA Samara Hatchback 3-doors. LADA Samara Hatchback 5-doors. LADA Samara Sedan Lada Riva 2104/05/07 - medium-sized family car Lada 2104 - wagon LADA 2105 - base sedan LADA 2107 - executive sedan Lada Niva 4x4 - off-road vehicle LADA 4x4 3-doors. LADA 4x4 5-doors. Lada Priora   Lada Kalina Sedan   Lada Samara Sedan   Lada Riva 1600i   Lada Niva   [ edit ] Countries [ edit ] Australia Ladas were first imported into Australia in 1984 with the Niva compact 4WD, and in 1988 the Samara three-door hatchback was introduced. The Samara five-door hatchback and four-door sedan later joined the Samara three-door hatch, but would be given different names—the five-door hatchback was called the Lada Cevaro and the four-door sedan was sold as the Lada Sable. The Lada Niva 4WD was also offered as a ute/pickup truck on an extended wheelbase and a two-door soft top of which only 100 were believed to be imported to Australia. While initial sales were promising, reports of poor quality and reliability issues soon began to take their toll and by 1996 sales had dwindled to under 100 units. It is believed that Ladas had not been imported into Australia since 1994, but it took two years to sell the remaining stock; 1996 was the last year Lada sold vehicles on the Australian market. The Lada Niva enjoys a small cult following in Australia ; it is the Lada model most often seen on Australian roads. [ edit ] Brazil Lada cars started being imported to Brazil in 1990, when the Brazilian president Fernando Collor lifted the ban on car imports. Lada was the first foreign trademark to enter Brazil's car market after Collor's liberalization of 1990. Initially, Lada 2105 (sedan) and 2104 (station wagon) models (badged as Lada Laika) and Lada Niva were very successful models because of their low prices. Between 1990 and 1992, Lada sold more cars than any other importer to Brazil. Shortly after, the Samara was introduced. The Samara was never successful in Brazil. The Laika and Niva models' popularity began to wane after a few years because of the perceived lack of quality of all Lada car models. The cars were also widely criticized for their poor design. However, the Niva continued to be strong in the off-road market, even having a limited edition exclusively for the Brazilian market (Niva Pantanal). It continued to be sold until 1997. Many of the last Lada Nivas sold in Brazil had diesel engines. Most of the Nivas sold in Brazil remain operational and used cars still command high prices in the used car market. In fact, in Brazil, a 1991 Niva in very good condition can cost as much as R$11,000 or US$5,500, which is far more than the average price in the Brazilian used car market for a car of that year. The normal price for a Lada Niva made in year 1991 or 1992 is about R$6,000 (about US$3,000) in Brazilian used car market. As many as 30,000 Lada cars were sold in Brazil between 1990 and 1997. [ edit ] Canada LadaCanada started importing the Russian made cars in 1979. The first model was the Lada 2106, with a 1500 cc engine. Later, the Lada Niva , a 1.6L 4x4 Lada, did very well, with over 12,000 sold in Canada in its first year of import. Lada disappeared from Canada after the 1998 model year due to the fact low-cost South Korean automakers Daewoo Motors and Kia Motors arrived in Canada at the time. By the late 2000s, many Lada dealerships and Lada products have mostly disappeared from Canadian streets. There are some Lada vehicles that are still in use in Canada. The Canadian vehicle market is now mostly dominated by the major American, German, Japanese, and Korean car manufacturers. [ edit ] Costa Rica Lada cars started being imported to Costa Rica in the late seventies and became very popular in the eighties as one of the few new cars that the middle class could afford due to its low cost. The models included the Niva, 2104 and Samara among others. There are still a few Ladas in circulation nowadays, although it is considered a rare sighting. [ edit ] Ecuador Lada 112 "Sport" (left) in Quito, Ecuador Lada cars appeared in Ecuador during the 1970s. The imports stopped in the mid 1990s. In 2000, AvtoVAZ associated with the local factory AYMESA to produce the Lada Niva 4x4 1.7i. This agreement ended in 2005 when car imports began again. By 2007 other car models were also being imported: Lada 110, Lada 111, Lada 112 , Lada Kalina (sedan), Lada Niva 2121 (3-doors), Lada Niva 2131 (5-doors) and Lada 2107 nicknamed "Clasico" (Classic). During 2008 the imports of most of the models decreased, and in some cases, stopped. Only Lada 2121 and Lada 2131 continued to be imported during 2009. As of 2010, all the imports have stopped again. However, the importation and commercialization of spare parts for all the models of vehicles of this brand continues at its normal rate. There are very few units of old models, like the Lada 2101, that are still functioning. [ edit ] Finland Lada cars came to Finland in 1971. They were among the most sold cars in Finland for many years in 1970s but their share has declined and in 2004 Lada cars were in position 26th of all new registered cars. For the moment Lada cars are not sold in Finland. [ 2 ] Since 1990s there has been organized meetings of drivers of old Lada models. In 2008 Lada drivers made a trip to Lada factory in Russia with their cars. [ edit ] Jamaica An agreement between Jamaica and the USSR in the early 1980s saw large numbers of Ladas imported under a barter arrangement in exchange for bauxite ore. [ 3 ] Ladas became popular as taxis because of their rugged simplicity, replacing the ubiquitous, but dated, Morris Oxford . [ edit ] New Zealand In the 1980s Lada cars were popular. Meat, dairy and fertiliser exports to Russia were wholly or partly paid for in contra-deals such as imports of Belarus tractors, Stolichnaya vodka and Lada cars. As a result the New Zealand Dairy Board were distributors for Lada vehicles. [ 4 ] [ edit ] Portugal AutoVAZ began exporting Lada cars to Portugal in 1986. On December 2001, it was announced that Lada Portugal would cease on April 2002. On April 2002, Lada disappeared from the car market. [ edit ] Singapore The Lada Samara, Riva and Niva were introduced in Singapore for a brief period of time in the early 1990s. They proved to be extremely impractical in a country where cars above three years of age have to be inspected yearly, because of their unreliability especially in the tropical climate [ citation needed ] . Coupled with the Certificate of Entitlement system, which meant that a hefty sum needs to be paid after 10 years should car owners wish to continue driving their cars, Lada had virtually no market and pulled out quickly. There are few, if any Lada cars left, on Singapore roads. [ edit ] Trinidad and Tobago From 1995 until 2001, there was a fairly successful attempt at marketing Lada Riva saloons, estates, Nivas and Samaras in Trinidad and Tobago. Using right hand drive kits from the defunct Lada UK , these were sold as budget transportation as at one time the Riva 1.5 SE saloon was the cheapest new car available. Trinidadian dealer Petrogas Ltd. marketed the Riva as a family runabout and the Niva as a lifestyle 4x4. Both were reasonably well equipped and retailed for between US$8,000.00-$15,000.00. Rust, reliability issues and increasing competition from grey market Japanese imports soon forced Ladas off the market. The Samara was introduced in 2000 as a last-ditch attempt to salvage the brand. It failed and the last Samaras were sold as unfinished kits in 2003. [ edit ] Turkey Lada made an entry into the Turkish Market in the late 1980s. Most of the sales were of Samara (100,000 units), which was marketed with durability, cheap price, and relatively low fuel consumption. Lada Niva also made a presence in the 4x4 market. New models like 2110 are still being sold in Turkey, though not with the success met by Samara. [ edit ] United Kingdom and Ireland This section does not cite any references or sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (May 2010) AvtoVAZ began exporting cars to the UK and Ireland in 1974 using the brand name Lada . The Fiat 124 -based range was known for its outdated technology, poor fuel economy and tank-like roadholding, but it gained popularity thanks to its ruggedness, spacious interior, massive boot and low price, a particular consideration during the recession of the 1980s. The later Riva version had practical spring-loaded stainless steel bumpers. The Lada particularly appealed to drivers who did low mileages, making the poor fuel economy less of an issue. After introduction of the Riva range to the UK in 1983, sales through the 1980s were particularly strong, with UK and Ireland sales peaking in 1988 at 33,000 units (nearly 2% of UK car sales). A memorable advert for the Riva was produced featuring comedy duo Cannon & Ball . AvtoVAZ built up a network of UK and Ireland Lada dealers through its marketing associate, Satra Motors . Some of the dealerships were owned outright and some were agencies. The Satra-owned dealerships were all sold off in 1987 and 1988. Lada was a victim of the political and economic problems of Russia in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was not possible to invest adequately in product and service development. By the 1990s the age of the basic Riva design was showing more than ever. Not even prices starting below £5,000 were enough to disguise the 1966 vintage of the design. UK & Ireland sales dwindled to 8,000 units in 1996, the last full year in which Lada cars were marketed in the UK & Ireland. During this period many Lada dealers either went out of business or switched to other makes of car. Confronted with the need to meet new 1992 EU emission control requirements, Lada tried to continue to use a carburettor with an exhaust catalyst instead of the nearly universally used electronic fuel injection. Three years later at their first emissions MOT test they failed very badly, needing new expensive catalysts: over-fuelling had destroyed the catalysts. This catastrophe, along with a shortage of certain imported components and increased competition from Daewoo and Proton in the 1990s, led AvtoVAZ to withdraw from the UK, Ireland and most other western European markets. Lada cars maintained a presence in a number of African, Caribbean and Latin American markets. From 1979 Lada produced the Niva four-wheel drive. It had monocoque construction, which was innovative in the 4x4 market where a heavy separate chassis was the norm. It competed well with Japanese rivals like the Suzuki SJ/Samurai and Daihatsu Fourtrak in terms of practicality and stability, and above all its off-road ability. Also, the Niva was significantly cheaper than its rivals. This was one area where Lada achieved some market success in the 1990s. The Niva was adopted by several British police forces and attracted something of a cult following within the 4x4 enthusiast fraternity in the UK and elsewhere. Niva sales would have benefitted from a diesel engine option, but it was never offered in the UK. After the withdrawal of Lada from the UK & Ireland in 1997, several dealers continued to acquire Nivas by special import for sale in the UK. These required some local modification of the new General Motors -supplied engines in order to meet emission control regulations current in the UK. A few Lada enthusiasts make the trip to Tallinn where new, right-hand-drive Ladas (made for the West African market) can be bought for as little as US$2,500. Lada 1600 Lada's first attempt at a modern car came with the Samara hatchback in 1984 (launched in the UK in November 1987), which made use of a completely new mechanical design. In 1997 the Lada range was withdrawn from Britain and most other European markets, although it continued to be very successful in Russia. The decision was announced on 4 July 1997, by which time more than 100,000 of the 350,000 or so Lada cars sold in Britain were still on the road, with more than 1,000 still in stock. Just over 5,000 Lada cars were sold in Britain during 1997. By this time, the budget market was growing with more modern designs from the likes of Daewoo , Hyundai , Kia and Proton . [ 5 ] Another attempt at a modern car came in 1996 with the 2110 , similar in size to a Ford Mondeo or Opel Vectra . This model was never sold in the UK or Ireland. It looked and was far more modern than the rest of the Lada range, but proved disastrously unreliable in its early years, causing the company, already in financial difficulty, to spend millions ironing out the many faults which had been reported. After Lada (UK) ceased operations in 1997, the remains of the British network of Lada dealers were serviced by Lada (France). Ladas rapidly disappeared from British roads. They had minimal second-hand value in the UK and a re-export market for Russia developed: many UK- and Irish-registered Ladas were sold back to Russia (especially by Russian trawlermen), to be stripped for spare parts or to be sold to Russian buyers who appreciated the cars built to better export specification than cars sold on the Russian market. Many Ladas returned to Russia by ship through Latvia and Lithuania where enterprising mechanics changed the right hand drive to the left hand drive for about USD 500-600 and then shipped them back to Russia for second-hand resale. There have been several attempts to reintroduce Ladas to the UK. In May 2010, the Lada Niva became available again, through an independent importer. Aimed at the agricultural market, three models are available (all LHD ), the 3-door 4-seat hatchback at £10,000, a 2-seat commercial van, £8000 and a 2-door, 4-seat pickup for £12,000. All meet the current UK Vehicle Certification Agency standards. Engine options are restricted to a 1.7 litre petrol engine, with or without LPG conversion. [ 6 ] [ edit ] Motorsport In 2008 Lada entered the World Touring Car Championship , raced and developed by Russian Bears Motorsport , although badged as a factory team. The team raced the Lada 110 in the 2008 season, but ran a trio of Lada Prioras in the 2009 WTCC. The team scored their first championship points at Imola with renowned BTCC two-time champion James Thompson . [ edit ] Sponsorship Lada sponsored Aldershot Football Club of the English Football League for two seasons leading up their bankruptcy in 1992. Lada also sponsored Colo Colo (Chile) during their championship season in 1991. Lada are currently major sponsors of the Renault F1 Team , competing in the 2010 F1 World Championship . Lada are also currently a major sponsor of the Dams GP2 Team, competing in the 2010 GP2 World Championship. [ edit ] Image gallery Lada Riva 1500 Estate, Evesham 1993 Lada Riva 1500 Estate Evesham Rally-prepared Lada in Hungary Lada Kalina Sedan A self-made limousine version of a Lada 2101, in Trinidad , Cuba 1978 Lada 1500 1982 2003 Lada Revolution concept car Lada 1200 , as family-car for over 35 years in Hungary [ edit ] See also Automobile model numbering system in USSR and Russia List of automobile manufacturers [ edit ] References ^ "Renault Takes Stake In Lada" in The Auto Writer , March 3, 2008 . Retrieved June 12, 2008. ^ "Lada Suomi" . Delta.fi . http://www.delta.fi/lada/ . Retrieved 2010-11-13 .   ^ "Jamaica Economy External Trade - Flags, Maps, Economy, Section, Economy, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System" . Photius.com . http://www.photius.com/countries/jamaica/economy/jamaica_economy_trade.html . Retrieved 2010-11-13 .   ^ New Zealand and the Soviet Union, 1950-1991: A Brittle Relationship , April 1, 2005 . Retrieved June 22, 2010. ^ Peter Rogers. "Lada Owners Club of GB UK Lada history" . Lada-owners-club.co.uk . http://www.lada-owners-club.co.uk/lada_%20history_in_the_UK.htm . Retrieved 2010-11-13 .   ^ David  Cousins (2010-07-16). "Farmers Weekly" . Fwi.co.uk . http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/07/18/122285/Lada-Niva-back-on-sale-in-UK.htm . 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DHF and dLife – in partnership with other participating advocacy groups and people living with diabetes – will offer important information, tools, and tips for recognizing and diagnosing LADA. This annual week long event starts on the third Monday of October. For 2010, LADA Awareness Week is from  Monday, October 18 to Sunday, October 24 . An estimated 10 percent of Americans with diabetes have LADA. LADA is different and distinct from type 2 diabetes, yet people with LADA are often misdiagnosed because both occur in adulthood and share similar symptoms. Over time, this misdiagnosis can result in out-of-control blood sugars, which can lead to serious and life-threatening diabetic complications. The goal of LADA Awareness Week is to help misdiagnosed patients recognize the signs of LADA and talk to their doctor about testing and treatment. What is LADA? LADA stands for  latent autoimmune diabetes in adults . 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Continue reading > Should winter tires become mandatory all around the world during the cold season? Yes, safety comes first. No, I prefer to spend my money on Christmas gifts. I don't care, all-season should be just fine. Submit | Show results LATEST LOG ENTRIES: IVECO Daily Van INFINITI G37 Coupe VOLKSWAGEN Bora FORD F-150 Super Crew TOYOTA Corolla Sedan QUICK STATS: Auto models 3897 Moto models 2547 Truck models 1027 Engines 12291 More stats >> CARS TRUCKS MOTO Home / Vehicles / Cars / LADA / History / LADA Lada's history can be traced back to the 60's when a car plant opened as part of a joint venture between communist Russia and Italy. Built on the Volga river, the factory triggered the accelerated development of a nearby Italian-communist-named town Toglietti who eventually grew around the plant, forming a small industrial community. Fiat models were the basis of early Ladas who were intended as a “people's car” form their inception. The platform of the Fiat 124 was adapted to meet the requirements of Russian driving conditions, at temperatures below zero Celsius and rough terrain. In order to achieve a rugged construction, the outer body was hardened, the overall ground clearance increased and aluminum brakes were fitted in the rear. The engine was replaced with a newer design sporting an overhead camshaft. Strangely, the engine, which was better than the one found on Fiat models, was never used by Fiat. Cold was the main cause of engine malfunction in Russia and precautions were taken to avoid “inconveniences” like getting stuck in the middle of nowhere with few chances of survival. Thus, an auxiliary manual fuel pump was mounted as well as a starting handle to cover for sudden battery loss. Lada, as it is commonly thought, is not an auto producer but a trademark belonging to Russian manufacturer Autovoz. As the name itself suggests, Lada cars were built simple and long-lasting, much like Eastpak does its backpacks today. The first Fiat-inspired models included sedans (VAZ 2101) and station wagons ( VAZ 2102) which were later followed by the introduction of luxury versions such as the VAZ 2103, boasting twin headlights and an improved 1.5 L gasoline engine. By the time the 1980's came, Lada had already developed newer and fresher models. A great example of design improvement was the Niva, released in 1978. The model was quick to earn the Russians' admiration through its new body style, all-wheel drive system and powerful 1.7 liter engine. Several improvements over earlier models followed later with the release of the Sputnik, a 3-door hatchback that was later renamed Samsara. The development of newer Ladas benefitted from collaborations with German producers like Porsche with whom it worked over improving combustion chambers. Some of the models produced during that time like the VAZ 2105 and the 2107 went by under the name of Zhiguli which was later dropped because of resemblances to the word “gigolo”. Production continued until the factory was forced to postpone its new 110 range in the wake of the communist regime fall. 90's models include the Gnom, a micro car close to the Nissan Micra in terms of appearance and the 92' released Natacha, a sporty coupe. Lada may seem to have operated underground compared to other car-producers but it has successfully unfolded its operations in other parts of the world such as Asia and South America. Presently part of a larger group alongside Renault and Nissan, Lada is fast pacing through Russian economy which is currently booming, partly thanx to its automotive industry. Following some major transactions involving Lada stock share sales, Russia has turned almost over night into the world's fastest growing auto markets. According to company estimates, care sales are soon to exceed ones registered by the German market. Undergoing a complex process of restructuring, Lada is planned to double its sales in Russia and to be reintroduced to the world by 2015. Meanwhile, the Russian manufacturer is harvesting profits garnered by its current lineup, comprised of the Samara based Samara 2 3-door and 5-door hatchback, The Kalina, the Priora and the Porsche co-developed Silhouette. LADA news: New Lada Niva First Renderings Revealed CONCEPT CAR When you think of Russian 4x4s the Lada Niva naturally comes to mind. The iconic off-roader has been produced by Lada (AvtoVAZ) since 1977. Despite its success in conquering Russia’s wild backroads, the model is showing its age. Lada is however planning to ... >> Read more Pininfarina to Build Lada Niva? INDUSTRY Things are getting far better for Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ who is now looking to increase its presence on other European markets with the help of well-known partners. This time, it appears that Pininfarina, the famous Italian firm, is looking into the possibility ... >> Read more AvtoVAZ Should be Sold to Renault for $1 INDUSTRY Things are not going to well for AvtoVAZ, the Russian car manufacturer which produces the cheap Lada brand, as production seriously dropped in 2009. In an interview for a German newspaper, the head of Russia’s largest car importer said that AvtoVAZ should be sold ... >> Read more AvtoVAZ Selling Its Non-Core Units INDUSTRY Russian automaker AvtoVAZ aka LADA is planning to sell or even close all of its non-core units. Six of its subsidiaries, employing almost 30,000 people, have been split from its main car-making business and are now in the process of alienation, according to the ... >> Read more AvtoVAZ Workers Rallied Against Potential Job Cuts INDUSTRY After we reported in late July that Russia's biggest auto maker, AvtoVAZ was closing its production gates for a month, we now return with updated news regarding this subject. More than 2,000 workers gathered on Thursday in Togliatti, Russia to demonstrate ... >> Read more > LADA news archive powered by Softpedia CARS | MOTO | TRUCKS | SPORT | NEWS | TEST DRIVE | CRASHTEST | EDITORIAL | GLOSSARY | LOGBOOK | RSS © 2008-2010 SoftNews NET. All rights reserved. autoevolution and the autoevolution logo are registered trademarks. Copyright information | Privacy Policy | Terms of use | Contact