Vladimir Putin’s surprise purchase of a Lada Niva jeep last year gave a much needed publicity boost to the struggling maker of the maligned Russian brand.
But six months later, Mr Putin has made an embarrassing confession: the vehicle he bought has a customised German-made engine produced by Opel and is permanently parked more than 800 miles south-west of Moscow for occasional use only.
Now remora and Arthur are well acquainted with this notorious crock after having to use one as a company vehicle for 6 months and eventually buying a second one to cannabilise for brake parts and door handles…
via http://vladimir-putin-news.newslib.com/story/343-3199370/
by Arthur and remora
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