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The Zaporozhets: Ukraine's forgotten car giant — REV

Florian Zschiedrich
May 14, 2025

The Zaporozhets has become a symbol of Ukrainian identity and resistance to the Russian invasion. Produced in Ukraine during Soviet times, the Zapo walks a tightrope between East and West, war and peace. Intended as a VW Beetle for Siberian farmers, the Zapo has found fans all over the world.

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From Putin's first ride to Monte Carlo Rallies during wartime — this is the story of a car that won’t quit.

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How a start-up in India is turning old cars into EVs

In New Delhi, outdated vehicles will now have to be scrapped. But a local start-up is giving these old cars a second life — by turning them electric.
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From Teslas to pickup trucks, what we drive reveals more about our politics than you might expect.
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Testing the Alpine A290 GTS

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REV — The Global Auto and Mobility Show

New thinking and technology are revolutionizing our cars, our cities, and our way of life. Rev not only wants to know how quickly we get from A to B, but also how we get there.

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