#Russian_automobiles

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Production began at the end of November A few days after the start of production, Lada Granta in Borneo color is already being delivered to dealers, as reported by the Lada.online resource with reference to the Avtograd News insider public on the VKontakte social network. GRANTA cars in Borneo color went to dealers. Let us remind you that “Grants” began rolling off the assembly line in this color at the end of November. [caption id="attachment_85451" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada Granta[/caption] Lada Granta in the new Borneo color is delivered to dealers At the end of November, the first significant batch of Granta cars painted with Borneo metallized enamel rolled off the AvtoVAZ assembly line. As a result, the Granta family received 4 types of enamel: white, black, “Platinum” and “Borneo”. Yesterday it became known that the problem of shortage of components at AvtoVAZ was not completely resolved. AvtoVAZ already produces Lada Vesta NG and Granta without airbags. The administrator of the Avtograd News public lives in Togliatti and works at AvtoVAZ. He leaked a lot of accurate information, including photos of the new Lada Vesta NG and information about the incomplete Lada Granta.

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The plant has already received molds for the production of parts for the Iskra project Despite the fact that the production of Lada Iskra has been postponed from 2024 to 2025, the Volzhsky Automobile Plant is systematically working on this project. Thus, as the public Avtograd News reports, VAZ has already received molds for the Iskra project, with the help of which it will independently produce various plastic components. [caption id="attachment_85381" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada Iskra[/caption] “ VAZ Plastic Products Production (PPI) has received molds for the Iskra project, manufactured in a friendly eastern state. The car plant will produce bumpers, instrument panels, door cards and other plastic components necessary for the production of the new model ,” insiders said. Lada Iskra, let us remind you, is another compact B-class car. In the future, Granta will become history, and the much more modern Iskra will completely replace it.

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ABS and eco-standard "Euro-5", in top versions - cruise control with a speed limiter function and much more Russian automobile giant AvtoVAZ announced the release of new models of branded SUVs. As the press service reported, Lada Niva Legend and Lada Niva Travel became available in the 2024 model year version. [caption id="attachment_85190" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] The recommended retail price for the Lada Niva Legend of the 2024 model year will be from 927,500 rubles, for the Lada Niva Travel - from 1,215,500 rubles. AvtoVAZ has released new models Lada Niva Legend and Travel The press service explained: The legendary SUVs once again received an anti-lock braking system and a toxicity reduction system that meets the Euro-5 eco-standard. Engine calibrations and control units for Euro-5 standard were developed in Russia. Cars that comply with the Euro-5 standard have undergone a full cycle of tests at various temperatures, mountain tests, electromagnetic compatibility tests, etc. An anti-lock braking system also appeared on Niva SUVs after reengineering and a series of tests. ABS allows you to maintain control during emergency braking, preventing complete wheel locking and uncontrolled sliding. ABS and Euro-5 eco-standard are available on all trim levels of the Lada Niva Travel and Lada Niva Legend SUVs. Also available on the top versions of the Lada Niva Travel are cruise control with a speed limiter function, an on-board computer, constant backlighting of the instrument cluster and two-tone alloy wheels.

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The “Anniversary” was a white sedan in the Standard configuration Russian automotive giant AvtoVAZ announced that it has reached an important milestone - on November 20, 2023, total sales of Lada Granta cars crossed the 1.5 million mark.  [caption id="attachment_84004" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada Granta[/caption] Priora, Kalina and “nine” bite the dust: sales of Lada Granta exceeded 1.5 million cars The “anniversary” car of the Lada Granta family was sold in Togliatti as part of the “We Buy in Togliatti” program. It was a white sedan in the Standard configuration. The press service said: Having exceeded the 1.5 million mark, the Lada Granta has become one of the most popular Lada families and has overtaken such models as Lada Priora and Lada Kalina, and even the legendary “nine” (VAZ-2109) in sales volume. The “people's car” Lada Granta has been present on the Russian market for 12 years, since December 2011. Already in 2012, the model became one of the best-selling models and since then has consistently held 1st or 2nd place in the ranking. Lada Granta became the No. 1 model on the market 6 times based on sales results in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, and in 2023 AvtoVAZ expects a similar high result.

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It turns out that the problem occurs when several Lada Vesta NG are standing next to each other An interesting video has appeared on the Bashkort Auto YouTube channel demonstrating another problem with the Lada Vesta NG: a completely new car, prepared for delivery to the buyer, did not want to start when pressing the Start-Stop button. More precisely, it started every other time. [caption id="attachment_83989" align="aligncenter" width="770"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] The dealer had several of these cars, all new. The car was delivered with discharged batteries, and a version appeared that this was the case. But it turned out that the problem arises in unusual conditions: when Vesta NG is surrounded by other Wests. AvtoVAZ, please replace this Start-Stop button with a regular ignition key https://youtu.be/MQntdCwJd-4 As the seller managed to find out, when several Vesta NG are standing next to each other (and this is a typical situation for a dealer), failures occur when starting by pressing the Start-Stop button due to the fact that the cars “communicate” with each other. As soon as the Vesta NG is parked alone, the car starts without problems. “ AvtoVAZ, please replace this Start-Stop button with a regular ignition key - and that’s it, there won’t be any problems ,” the seller complained. Previously, there were already complaints about the operation of the Start-Stop button, but we quickly found out that the key must be in a certain place for the system to work. Now another condition for the successful launch of Vesta NG has become known: it is very desirable that there are no other such cars in the immediate vicinity.

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Lada Granta Classic costs 979,800 rubles The current prices for Lada cars were published by Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of the Za Rulem magazine. Grant - a million, Vesta - one and a half. I stopped by one of the Moscow Lada dealers. Here are the real prices of live cars today. The cheapest model is Niva Legend for 844,800 rubles, followed by Niva Legend Bronto for 1,338,000 rubles without additional accessories. Niva Travel Classic costs from 1,215,800 rubles. “Granta - a million, Vesta - one and a half,” - the current prices for Lada in Moscow are announced The Lada Granta Classic liftback is very close to the 1 million ruble mark and costs 979,800 rubles. For the 118-horsepower Lada Granta Sport they are asking 1,269,800 rubles. [caption id="attachment_79833" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada[/caption] Lada Vesta NG in the Life configuration, which is equipped with a 106-horsepower engine and a manual gearbox, costs 1,620,800 rubles. The Lada Vesta Cross sedan in the Life configuration with the same engine is offered for 1,762,800 rubles.

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The price was 495 thousand rubles A new Moskvich-2141 was sold in Moscow, which has traveled only 163 km since its release in 1990. The price was 495 thousand rubles. “The car was purchased new from the AZLK plant, since then the car has not been used and, accordingly, remained completely factory-built and fully equipped,” this is how the seller described the car. It is also indicated that the bottom and sills of the car were treated with gun fat. A new Moskvich-2141 was sold in Moscow with almost no mileage [caption id="attachment_77936" align="aligncenter" width="675"] Moskvich-2141[/caption] [caption id="attachment_77937" align="aligncenter" width="675"] Moskvich-2141[/caption] Let us remind you that at the St. Petersburg Gas Forum, they presented “Moskvich 6” with a bi-fuel engine that runs on methane. One of the dealers brought to Russia a 2023 JAC Sehol A5 Plus car without mileage, which became the basis for the Moskvich 6.

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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.

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Applications are open At the moment, Moskvich showrooms are represented in 51 cities of Russia. The plans include new cities and new partners. On October 30, we open to accept applications from those who would like to sell and service Moskvich vehicles. Candidates from 16 cities of our country can take part in the selection. Here are the regions where Moskvich is already represented (Moscow, Samara, Volgograd), and new points in the brand’s geography (Saransk, Orel, Nizhnevartovsk, and others). Even more Moskvich showrooms will appear in the capital and regions [caption id="attachment_77835" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Moskvich[/caption] A complete list of cities is available on the official website. We accept applications from potential partners of Moskvich until November 17, 2023. Moskvich dealers will be those who can provide a high level of technical maintenance and customer service, good transport accessibility, and convenient access. Quite recently, sales of the new Moskvich 6 liftback began in Russia - the first buyer of the car shared his impressions at the request of the Arguments and Facts publication.

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Goodbye to unevenly lit lights, twitching speedometer, and “phantom” battery charging? As reported by the Lada.online resource, AvtoVAZ has issued technical instruction No. 93-23, which states the need to update the software of the universal body electronics unit on Lada Vesta NG cars. Moreover, simultaneously with the software update, they will make a “ mandatory replacement of two electronic keyboards and, if necessary, batteries by the methodology .” [caption id="attachment_77008" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ will repair buggy Lada Vesta NG for free Since this is a service campaign and not a recall, cars will be repaired free of charge during your first visit to the auto center (for example, during routine maintenance).  It is not reported why the order was issued, but there is an assumption that these measures should eliminate several glitches that owners are complaining about en masse. These include unevenly lit lights, a twitching speedometer, “phantom” battery charging, and many others. Let us remind you that the Lada Vesta NG is equipped with electronic units from ITELMA, a company that now produces ABS for AvtoVAZ models. Renault units were installed on pre-crisis cars.

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Goodbye to unevenly lit lights, twitching speedometer, and “phantom” battery charging? As reported by the Lada.online resource, AvtoVAZ has issued technical instruction No. 93-23, which states the need to update the software of the universal body electronics unit on Lada Vesta NG cars. Moreover, simultaneously with the software update, they will make a “ mandatory replacement of two electronic keyboards and, if necessary, batteries by the methodology .” [caption id="attachment_77008" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ will repair buggy Lada Vesta NG for free Since this is a service campaign and not a recall, cars will be repaired free of charge during your first visit to the auto center (for example, during routine maintenance).  It is not reported why the order was issued, but there is an assumption that these measures should eliminate several glitches that owners are complaining about en masse. These include unevenly lit lights, a twitching speedometer, “phantom” battery charging, and many others. Let us remind you that the Lada Vesta NG is equipped with electronic units from ITELMA, a company that now produces ABS for AvtoVAZ models. Renault units were installed on pre-crisis cars.

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White, black, and silver AvtoVAZ seems to have solved the problem with the lack of any paint other than white for its cars since the Lada Granta is already being shipped in three colors, as reported by the insider public Avtograd News. In answer to the question from subscribers, black Grants are also present in the assembly program; they are being released in three colors in October: white, black, and platinum (silver). [caption id="attachment_76356" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ's[/caption] For many months, only white Lada Grantas were assembled at AvtoVAZ, of which a whole sea of ​​cars accumulated on the territory. The situation with Vesta was similar, but recently it became known about the shipment of black cars. AvtoVAZ's bestseller is already shipping in three different colors In addition, dealers began to receive Lada Vesta NG sedan sedans in the Enjoy configuration, which are equipped with a rearview camera, multimedia system, air conditioning, manual gearbox, 16-valve engine, white mirror housings and handles, heated windshield, and heated front seats, as well as a leather steering wheel. [caption id="attachment_76357" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ's[/caption] The administrator of the Avtograd News public lives in Tolyatti and works at AvtoVAZ. He leaked a lot of accurate information, including photos of the new Lada Vesta NG and information about the incomplete Lada Granta.

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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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But this does not mean that cars without airbags will go on sale. AvtoVAZ admitted that it was not ready for the American sanctions imposed in September: partly because of them, Vesta is now produced in one shift. Financial problems that arose after the introduction of sanctions go hand in hand with technical problems: AvtoVAZ has a shortage of components. In particular, the company lacks airbags. This was reported by the insider public Avtograd News. [caption id="attachment_81312" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Lada Granta[/caption] Lada Granta has again lost its airbags. They may soon stop being installed on Vesta “ Due to a shortage of components, AvtoVAZ is resuming production of Granta cars without airbags. It is possible that the same version will have to be used on vehicles of the Vesta family, so as not to stop the conveyor ,” insiders said. Stopping the installation of airbags directly on the assembly line is, of course, unpleasant, but not fatal: they will be installed later on ready-made cars. In the meantime, cars that require modifications will be stored on the premises of the plant.

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Prices have not yet been announced At the St. Petersburg Gas Forum, the Moskvich 6 with a bi-fuel engine was presented, as Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of the magazine Za Rulem, writes about. “We are, of course, talking about methane. The Moskvich in bi-fuel version is equipped with a 1.5 engine with a power of 104 hp. There are few specifics. The Gazprom Gas Engine Fuel company and the Moskvich plant signed a cooperation agreement at the forum with a lengthy wording “on plans to implement a project to produce cars based on the Moskvich brand with installed gas equipment.” For now, it is only clear that both current models will be equipped with methane gas equipment – ​​Moskvich 3 and Moskvich 6, which is persistently called a sedan,” said Maxim Kadakov. Presented "Moskvich 6" with gas equipment on methane. [caption id="attachment_79136" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Moskvich 6[/caption] He suggested that it would be possible to retrofit cars with methane gas equipment when purchased directly from dealers: “They say that dealers already have the equipment. Which one is unclear. It is unclear in which regions the program will be launched. Prices are also unclear.” He added that some Moskvich 3 owners install propane gas equipment on their own.

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It's all because of the logo The Gorky Automobile Plant sued the Romanov Motors company for 3.9 million rubles for using the trademark “Running Deer - GAZ” in children’s electric cars “Mini Volga GAZ 21”. As Kommersant writes , the intellectual property rights court upheld the decision of the lower courts. The company managed to sell approximately 2 million rubles worth of electric vehicles. Children’s electric cars used a trademark similar to the trademark of the Gorky Automobile Plant.” But GAZ did not give its permission to use the emblem. During pre-trial claims, the seller refused to disclose the origin of products bearing the GAZ trademark. GAZ sued the manufacturer of children's electric vehicles "Mini Volga GAZ 21" [caption id="attachment_78965" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mini Volga GAZ 21[/caption] GAZ won the case. In August 2023, the appellate court upheld the decision of the trial court. GAZ is now also suing a furniture company from the Stavropol Territory, which offers sofas with a similar logo.