#Russian_automotive_industry

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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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These are new cars without mileage The Lada.Online resource published interesting information that a warehouse was discovered in Poland where forgotten Ladas are stored. [caption id="attachment_85466" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Ladas[/caption] Users posted photos of VAZ cars of the tenth family, which are being prepared for loading onto car transporters in the city of Lodz. We are talking about “new” cars without mileage that have been sitting in a warehouse for many years. However, the further fate of these machines remains unknown. A warehouse with forgotten Ladas of the tenth family was discovered in Poland The tenth generation VAZ family was produced at AvtoVAZ until 2007. Then, until 2014, the VAZ-2110 was assembled under license from AvtoVAZ vehicle kits at the Bogdan Corporation automobile plant in Cherkassy under the Bogdan brand. If these cars are imported from Russia, then they are at least 16 years old. If they are from Ukraine, then their age is at least 9 years.

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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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They are equipped with specialized dampers The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has made changes to the models of the “new model range”, making them more comfortable. This applies primarily to the Patriot SUV, as well as the Pickup and Pro, which are now equipped with specialized dampers for the transmission control levers, as reported by Quto. The dampers, according to the plant, are aimed at reducing vibrations and increasing acoustic comfort in the cabin. And although initially they were installed only on cars with the Limited package, they are now built into all versions of the Patriot, Pickup and Pro. At the same time, the cost of cars remained the same. The interior of the UAZ “Patriot”, “Pickup” and “Profi” has become more comfortable and quieter [caption id="attachment_83823" align="aligncenter" width="780"] UAZ[/caption] In August, UAZ began producing Patriots with a modernized rear suspension. The main innovation is the appearance of a third leaf spring, which reduces sagging of the rear part of the body under load, reduces vibrations on uneven roads and has a beneficial effect on the stability and controllability of the car. Work on restyling the UAZ Patriot has started at the new Sollers Product Development Center in Kazan. It is planned not only to seriously update the appearance of the SUV, but also to introduce a new transmission with a manual gearbox and a diesel engine, which will give the car additional dynamics.

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Next year the amount may increase to 80 billion rubles AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov told how much the plant will pay to the budget for the recycling fee in 2023. “In December, we will have to pay 60 billion rubles from the advance to the budget... We will pay the state every penny,” Sokolov told reporters on the sidelines of the Federation Council. [caption id="attachment_83788" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ will pay 60 billion rubles in recycling tax He added that the payment of the recycling fee for the next year will depend, in particular, on the level of production, and may increase to 80 billion rubles. Previously, companies paid the recycling fee every quarter, but now its payment for the entire year has been postponed to December. Since August 1, the recycling fee rate has increased by an average of 1.7–3.7 times for passenger cars.

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Prices for cars start from 1.64 million rubles As the thematic community Avtograd news reports, the AvtoVAZ plant has finally begun shipping Lada Vesta SW and Vesta SW Cross station wagons in top versions with a 106-horsepower engine to consumers. [caption id="attachment_83745" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] As previously reported , although AvtoVAZ announced prices for these cars, in reality none of the dealers received them. According to the Avtopotok telegram channel, the cars were stuck at the factory because they did not pass the quality check. [caption id="attachment_83746" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] Apparently, the problems have now been resolved and the cars have begun their journey to future owners. Avtograd news posted a selection of photographs of car transporters, accompanied by the following message: AvtoVAZ has started shipping LADA Vesta SW and Vesta SW Cross cars to consumers. The administrator of the Avtograd News thematic community lives in Togliatti and works at AvtoVAZ. He leaked a lot of accurate information to the network, including photographs of the new Lada Vesta NG, information about incomplete Lada Granta, problems with spare parts, the configuration of the Moskvich 3, the resumption of production of the Lada Niva, the new version of the Sobol NN, the transfer of the Russian plant Volvo to a private investor and so on. [caption id="attachment_83747" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] [caption id="attachment_83750" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption]

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The head of AvtoVAZ promised to assemble the first batch of e-Largus by the end of the year AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov said that the company produces a new car every 26 seconds. The words of the top manager are quoted by Avtostat. [caption id="attachment_83223" align="aligncenter" width="670"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] “ Although, of course, problems have arisen in connection with this [sanctions] , but we are solving them. Every 26 seconds, one new car rolls off the production lines of the enterprise, and each of them finds its buyer ,” said Maxim Sokolov. He added that the company, despite the sanctions, will fulfill all obligations, including by the end of 2023 it will assemble the first pilot batch of e-Largus electric vehicles. And mass production of these cars will begin in 2024. AvtoVAZ produces a new car every 26 seconds Details about the experimental batch of e-Largus appeared in the “Russian Automobile” Telegram channel. It turns out that AvtoVAZ has only 30 bodies that can be turned into ready-made e-Largus. At the same time, it is not clear what to do with them, because they are not certified. Perhaps they will simply be used to develop production technologies. Maxim Sokolov said that mass production of e-Largus will start in 2024, but not everything is clear about the production volume of the electric car: everything will depend on demand. “ Production volumes depend on demand, and this, in turn, depends on the support of buyers from the Russian government. After all, this electric car is localized to the maximum extent possible in Russia, and we expect that such support will be significant ,” said Maxim Sokolov.

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Paint applied to bodies with defects After the manufacturers of imported enamels BASF and PPG left Russia, the color palette of AvtoVAZ cars was reduced to almost one color - white. Now the company is gradually trying to solve the problem, but it doesn’t always work out well the first time. The Telegram channel “Autostream” writes about this. [caption id="attachment_83072" align="aligncenter" width="770"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ painted twenty Niva SUVs in three new colors – the entire batch was “wasted” “ According to insider information, AvtoVAZ recently, in an effort to expand the color palette of cars, tested 20 Niva Legend bodies with Chinese paints and varnishes in new shades (Platinum, Coriander, Borneo). The paint on the Niva’s body was defective, so the entire trial batch was “wasted ,” reports Autopotok. At the same time, the same paint worked well on the Granta and Vesta models - several cars were assembled in the Platinum color. Problems with the paint still remain, but with ABS everything has already been resolved: serial production of Niva Legend and Niva Travel with a Russian-made anti-lock brake system has begun.

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The head of the company announced this AvtoVAZ will resume production of all Lada Vesta models and Niva family SUVs with Euro-5 engines in December 2023, as stated by company president Maxim Sokolov on the sidelines of the Transport of Russia forum. “During December 2023, AvtoVAZ will restore Euro-5 standards on all Vestas. And both Nivas will be Euro-5 during December, plus they will receive ABS,” said Maxim Sokolov. [caption id="attachment_82748" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ will resume production of all models with Euro-5 engines - already in December 2023 Lada Niva Travel today is produced with an 80-horsepower 1.7-liter engine that meets the lower Euro-2 eco-standard. AvtoVAZ had to switch to it due to sanctions in 2022, when it was decided to assemble “anti-crisis” versions of the concern’s models. The return of Euro-5 to the Lada model range began on September 1 of this year; such engines returned to the Lada Granta models. It was previously reported that AvtoVAZ may significantly increase prices for all Lada cars in order to be able to produce new models.

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Price increase may reach 12% New Lada cars in 2024 may rise in price by 12%, as stated by independent automotive industry consultant Sergei Burgazliev, who added that all models will rise in price. “Next year AvtoVAZ will continue to raise prices for its cars. Given a stable situation in the country and in the economy, Lada models may rise in price by 10–12%, or even more, over the entire year. This will affect all company cars. This year, the auto giant changed price tags several times, and in total prices rose by approximately 15%,” said Sergei Burgazliev. Today the Lada Granta costs from 700 thousand rubles, and the new Lada Vesta - from 1.24 million rubles. Thus, in 2024, cars may become more expensive by 70 and 124 thousand rubles, respectively. [caption id="attachment_82735" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ may significantly increase prices for all Lada cars in order to be able to produce new models. Burgazliev added that the plant continues to depend on imports, and due to the depreciation of the ruble, suppliers of auto components from China are constantly raising prices. At the same time, AvtoVAZ plans to launch new models. “Of course, you can endlessly sell a 50-year-old Lada Niva, but we need investment in new models. Where can I get them? Ask the government, take out loans, or try to earn money yourself. The third option is most acceptable for AvtoVAZ,” the specialist added. Sergei Burgazliev was the one who at one time reported about the sale of the Volkswagen plant in the Kaluga region, about the problems of the first batch of Lada Vesta NG, about the resumption of the flow of Japanese cars to Russia and a shift in emphasis to small-displacement models, about the assembly of BAZ trucks at the former Toyota plant, about that AvtoVAZ wants to get into the segment of large sedans with the Lada Aura model, hoping for the government procurement segment.

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The project turned out to be unviable Evgeny Shmelev, First Executive Vice President for Strategy and Technical Development at AvtoVAZ, explained why the Duster project turned out to be unviable. After the restructuring of the Renault Group business in Russia, as a result of which the company's assets were transferred to AvtoVAZ with a buyback option, the issue of resuming production of some Renault models, in particular the Duster, was considered. [caption id="attachment_82640" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ explained why the Lada Duster was not released “We immediately realized that we simply would not make the Duster with all-wheel drive - either everything was blocked, or under the threat of blocking the supply of components. And “Duster,” according to statistics, was sold in Russia for more than ninety percent with 4x4, so making a “Duster” without all-wheel drive in the form of just a light crossover, dragging all the equipment and investing in further replacement of components, did not make any sense,” said Evgeniy Shmelev . Earlier, the Motor1 resource published high-quality images of the new generation Renault Duster crossover.

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AvtoVAZ will free Lada Niva Travel from strange sounds Russian automotive giant AvtoVAZ has launched a service campaign for Lada Niva Travel SUVs due to identified suspension deficiencies. This was reported by the thematic publication Lada Online with reference to the order sent by the company to Lada dealerships.  [caption id="attachment_82561" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ will free Lada Niva Travel from strange sounds The problem is strange clicking noises when moving back and forth with the wheels turned out. When the owners of such Niva Travel contact the Lada dealership, the car will be diagnosed, in particular, the tightening torque of the nut securing the lower arm axle of the front suspension will be checked. If insufficient tightening torque is detected, the nut is tightened as required.  All necessary work will be performed free of charge upon your first visit to the auto center, for example, during scheduled maintenance. 

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The main plant concentrates production of various versions of Lada AvtoVAZ is getting rid of components and parts for Renault cars that were stored in pilot production. The insider public Avtograd News writes about this. [caption id="attachment_82457" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] « Pilot industrial production of VAZ. Now spare parts and components left over from the former shareholder of Renault are being removed here. Cleaning and preparing areas for further production, roof repairs. Next year, the VIS-Auto company, which produces special vehicles based on Granta and Niva, should move here from the Central district of Togliatti ,” writes Avtograd News. AvtoVAZ gets rid of Renault components [caption id="attachment_82458" align="aligncenter" width="680"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] VIS-Auto produces commercial vehicles based on AvtoVAZ serial models, mainly delivery vans and pickups. Thus, the production of various versions of Lada is concentrated at the parent company.

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During two years AvtoVAZ plans to release four new models in the next two years, which was confirmed by company president Maxim Sokolov. In two years, the following cars will appear on the plant’s assembly line: the Lada Aura business sedan, the Lada Iskra mass-produced passenger car, the e-Largus electric car and the C-class urban crossover based on the Vesta platform. The first three models should appear next year, and the crossover is expected in 2025. Earlier, Evgeny Shmelev, First Executive Vice President for Strategy and Technical Development at AvtoVAZ , said that developing a car on the Vesta platform does not mean that it will be the same car. [caption id="attachment_82364" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ will release four new Lada models: the head of the company confirmed the timing Serial production of the updated Lada Vesta NG started in March 2023, and in August Lada Largus left the assembly line. Currently, production is being transferred to Izhevsk, where it is planned to release the first experimental batch of e-Largus electric vehicles by the end of this year. In addition, the company continues to produce Vesta, Largus, Granta and Niva cars. In 2022, Lada sales amounted to 188.6 thousand, which is 46% less than in 2021. Yesterday it became known that AvtoVAZ will discontinue the Lada Granta model, which is the most popular and affordable model of the brand. It will be replaced by the Lada Iskra, which will be produced in three versions: sedan, station wagon and cross-station wagon.

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U2 company limited plans to start production in Ghana AvtoVAZ has found a new base for expanding the production of Lada cars, as reported by RIA Novosti. A company from Ghana, U2 company limited, has received a license to sell LADA cars and is currently actively negotiating with representatives of AvtoVAZ regarding the localization of production in Ghana. The Chairman of the Ghanaian-Russian Business Development Council, Lawrence Auku-Boateng, confirmed this information, noting that dialogues are currently underway with Russian partners. [caption id="attachment_82357" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ will expand Lada production in another country This is not AvtoVAZ’s first step in the African region. Earlier, in early autumn, the automaker signed a contract to produce Lada cars in Ethiopia. It is planned that production there will begin in the near future, and the vehicles will be supplied not only to the domestic market of Ethiopia, but also to other African countries, including Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya and Somalia. In July, it was reported about the concern's plans for partner assembly of Lada cars in Algeria, as well as negotiations on the supply of cars to other African countries, such as Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa.

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“An honest time capsule for true connoisseurs of Japanese quality and reliability,” the seller says about the car A private seller from Moscow has put up for sale a Honda Civic sedan, released in 1997. Features of the car are its excellent condition and scanty mileage of 6780 km. [caption id="attachment_82303" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada Vesta[/caption] The seller reports that the car was purchased from an official dealer, driven only in the summer, and in recent years has not been used at all. Before sale, the car was thoroughly serviced, the title is one owner. “An honest time capsule for true connoisseurs of Japanese quality and reliability,” the seller described his car. Which is better, a new Lada Vesta or a 26-year-old Honda Civic with a mileage of 6.7 thousand km? [caption id="attachment_82304" align="aligncenter" width="728"] Lada Vesta[/caption] They are asking 1.6 million rubles for the car - about the same price as the new Lada Vesta in the Life configuration. True, the Civic will be more powerful (the 1.5-liter engine produces 115 hp). The car is equipped with a manual transmission, the package includes ABS, two airbags, air conditioning, a sunroof, electric windows and electric rear-view mirrors.