Left with little choice when it comes to cars, Russia is reviving a brand from its Communist days: Moskivch. When the Soviet Union needed economy cars, it turned to MoskvichA classic Moskvich car in a Russian yard | FOCUS/Toomas Tuul/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesWhile some European car brands remain unknown to most Americans, Soviet cars are usually even more enigmatic. The first was the 1956-1965 402/403/407 series, which were also the first Soviet cars offered in multiple trim levels and bodies, Motor1 says. Renault also sold all its shares in Renault Russia and its stake in AvtoVAZ, which owns Lada, Motor1 reports. Furthermore, rather than making Renaults or Ladas, MZMA will once again build Moskvich cars.

Source: CNN May 20, 2022 08:04 UTC