It is a subcompact hatchback manufactured by Zastava Automobiles from 1980 until 2008, originally a Yugoslav corporation. Originally designed as a shortened variant of the Fiat 128, series production started in 1980.

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Apr 26, 2023 · The Yugo was a small car made in the former nation of Yugoslavia that survives in the American consciousness as the ultimate automotive failure. Poorly engineered, ugly, and cheap, it survived much longer as a punch line for comedians than it did as a vehicle on the roads.

Jun 6, 2018 · Jason Vuic has heard ’em all. That’s because he’s an assistant professor of modern European history and happens to be an expert on all things Yugoslavian. Which explains his fascination with what...

Mar 23, 2023 · The Yugoslavian-built car practically flew out of showrooms in its first three years, and nearly 40 years after it made headlines for its status as the cheapest new car in the U.S. at $3990...

Mar 2, 2020 · The Yugo was a product of the Yugoslavian automaker Crvena Zastava, which began producing automobiles in 1954 by building variants of the existing Fiat 1400 and Fiat 1900. By 1981, the firm was producing its new Yugo 45 based on the discontinued Fiat 127, though with more modern styling.

Sep 17, 2024 · The Yugo was a no-frills vehicle often described as a glorified lawnmower on wheels. It was cheap—both in price and construction. So, how did a communist-era car manage to make waves in Reagan’s America, a country fueled by capitalism?

Initially imported to the U.S. and unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in May 1984, this car struggled to find its place on the market and became a notorious name in the automotive industry. Nevertheless, it has a fascinating history, and we aim to explore it in this article.

Apr 19, 2012 · Several years ago, we were surprised to discover that the Yugo was still being made. Sometimes dubbed the worst car in history, Serbian automaker Zastava continued producing the Yugo through 2008...

Jan 24, 2022 · The Yugo was made by former Yugoslavia-based manufacturer Zastava Automobiles, which was founded as an arms and weapons manufacturer in 1853. So, the company that made the Yugo technically predates Yugoslavia by about 65 years.