#Auto_engineering

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Modernization today even includes new flooring UAZ continues to modernize the plant, in particular, a robotic system for rolling front doors has been introduced on the SGR welding line, and the floor covering on the main conveyor has been replaced. Before innovation on the main conveyor, modular PVC tiles were tested in a small area of ​​50 square meters. m. for two months. After a successful test, the central passage of the main conveyor was covered with PVC tiles. “The use of such material will reduce the cost of repairs and maintenance of floors in the future,” reports Panorama. Such tiles are characterized by high strength and wear resistance; they can withstand large static and dynamic loads. In addition, the new floors can absorb sound and vibration vibrations, and thanks to the springing effect, the load on the back and joints when walking is reduced. Therefore, in the future, they plan to cover the entire floor of the main conveyor with PVC tiles and use them in other areas. UAZ modernized production and improved the quality of “Loaf” [caption id="attachment_77858" align="aligncenter" width="780"] UAZ[/caption] At the SGR welding site, a robotic system for rolling front doors was put into operation: “Modern manufacturing technology will improve the productivity of the site, improve assembly quality, eliminate the production of defective parts, and achieve an economic effect by improving quality.” The car plant did almost everything on its own: “For several months, from October to December 2022, toolmakers on their own produced the necessary equipment that met all mathematical parameters and features. The employees also developed a pneumatic system for fixing parts. Specialists from the industrial electronics department were simultaneously developing and writing a part processing program. We also took into account the safety system of the robotic complex.”

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The UAW trade union reported on its successes This weekend, the UAW reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis and expanded its strike against General Motors. As for Stellantis, the deal largely mirrors the agreement reached with Ford. As a result, it will "provide a 25% increase in base wages until April 2028 and will collectively increase the maximum wage by 33% combined with an estimated COLA to more than $42 (£34.63/€39.70) per hour " The union further said starting wages would increase by 67%, combined with estimated cost of living allowances, to more than $30 (£24.74/€28.36) an hour, while casual workers would see increases by more than 165% during the term of the agreement. [caption id="attachment_77877" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Ford and Stellantis[/caption] The largest strike in the USA: Ford and Stellantis have already given in, but General Motors is still resisting The agreement also includes three years of salary increases, the elimination of salary levels, and the aforementioned cost of living allowances. The UAW also said union members can expect increased benefits as well as "the right to strike over product and investment obligations." This is good news, but the preliminary agreement must be approved by union members. The tentative agreement with Stellantis leaves General Motors as the only automaker without a deal, and the union has increased pressure by extending its strike to GM Spring Hill Manufacturing. The plant produces the GMC Acadia, as well as a range of Cadillac crossovers, including the XT5, XT6, and Lyriq. GM released a statement saying, “We are disappointed in the UAW's actions in light of the progress we have made. We continue to negotiate in good faith with the UAW, and our goal remains to reach an agreement as quickly as possible."

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New UAZ rules The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has been taking “compensatory measures” since November 1, which are caused by an uncontrolled increase in the cost of delivering finished cars across Russia. Now each UAZ car is sold with an additional payment for its delivery to the dealership of 50 thousand rubles, as reported by Auto News of the Day concerning the press service of the Moscow branch of UAZ LLC. [caption id="attachment_78200" align="aligncenter" width="780"] UAZ[/caption] If you order a car on the UAZ website, you will have to wait up to six months “In the second half of this year, UAZ faced a sharp and uncontrollable increase in tariffs for logistics services, as a result of which, since the beginning of 2023, the cost of transporting finished products across Russia has more than doubled. In this regard, from November 1, the company is forced to introduce partial compensation for the cost of delivering cars to dealership centers for 50 thousand rubles,” said UAZ LLC. Those who wish may not have to pay to deliver the car to the dealer. From November 1, any model you are interested in can be ordered directly from the factory by selecting the desired modification, configuration, color, and options using the configurator on the brand’s official website. At the same time, they promise that the car will be ready for delivery in Ulyanovsk in 3-6 months from the moment the order is placed and sold at the recommended retail price.

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Lada Granta and Granta Drive Active are available AvtoVAZ spoke about how the company evaluates online sales of Lada cars at the factory price. Let us remind you that this project was launched about a month ago. The Lada Granta is offered for purchase in the Standard configuration (669,900 rubles) and Granta Drive Active (910,900 rubles). “Based on the results of the pilot launch in September, the program showed extremely high efficiency - the conversion to purchase was 4 times higher than the average for the site. We see extremely high demand from consumers - high traffic to the promotion page and online sales service, and, accordingly, quick bookings. This is one of the reasons for the decision to potentially expand the model range as part of the promotion, but we will announce more detailed information in early November,” stated the AvtoVAZ press service. “Unprecedented” AvtoVAZ project: online car sales turned out to be very effective [caption id="attachment_78138" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] To buy a car without markups, you need to fill out an application form on the official website of the brand and make an advance payment of 10 thousand rubles, then apply for a loan with a rate of 10.5% and get approval. You can pick up a car at one of the Central Service Station dealerships in Togliatti. AvtoVAZ calls the project “unprecedented” and also adds that the new program has become part of the successfully functioning Lada online storefront. Over 9 months, the company sold 242,522 cars, doubling sales compared to the same period in 2022. In September, it showed its best result in a couple of years.

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The production transfer process is going according to plan AvtoVAZ plans to restart production of the Lada Largus family at the plant in Izhevsk in the second quarter of 2024, as stated by a company representative in an interview with RIA Novosti. In August, AvtoVAZ announced the transfer of Lada Largus production from the main site in Togliatti to a plant in the capital of Udmurtia. The start of production will begin immediately after the completion of this process. “The transfer of Largus production to Izhevsk is going completely according to plan. The transfer of equipment continues, the process of setting it up has begun, and recruitment of personnel has also opened. Production of the model is planned to begin in the second quarter of 2024,” the agency’s interlocutor noted. AvtoVAZ will restart production of the practical [caption id="attachment_77854" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] The head of the company, Maxim Sokolov, previously stated that the transfer of Largus production from Tolyatti to Izhevsk would require about two billion rubles. But these investments will pay off since Largus is a popular and high-margin model. In September, dealers began selling the last Lada Largus out of 650 cars assembled this year. Then prices soared to 2.5 million rubles.