AvtoVAZ performed almost a miracle: it maintained production in conditions of war and sanctions. But can he survive now – in competition with manufacturers from China? In mid-December 2023, the head of AvtoVAZ Maxim Sokolov statedthat the company will not be able to compete with Chinese manufacturers in the Russian market without government support. According … Read more
Due to the sanctions imposed on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, the AvtoVAZ carmaker had to cut some equipment from its cars. In the case of the legendary Lady Niva, it was, among other things, ABS. And it is the anti-lock brake system that is now back on offer. He is not alone. … Read more
The beach car is a debatable but still quite popular segment. Take the Škoda Felicia Fun, which was originally intended to be sold only in the south of Europe, but ended up being a success here as well. By the standards of the segment, the Austin Mini Moke can also be considered successful, and then … Read more
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According to the car manufacturer itself, “Aura” is a more modern and extended version of the “Vesta” model. The “Aura” vehicle also has a very large screen inside. This is the latest “luxury” class vehicle of the Russian automotive industry. Of course, as already experienced, this model also borrows several parts from Chinese cars. These … Read more
Photo: AVTOVAZ company AVTOVAZ launched its online store three years ago, during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. But at that time, the website only offered the choice and reservation of cars from dealers, who set the final prices themselves. Now an online program for direct sales of Lada cars has been launched at … Read more
Even in February of this year, the production of the Vesta model was running undisturbed, but then came the Russian aggression in Ukraine and the familiar form of sanctions. The factory in Izhevsk has been standing still for five months, and its employees fear that it will never start again. In an open letter, they … Read more
The Russian car industry came to a standstill after the invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions on Western suppliers have completely crippled production, and automakers have only recently found a way to do without the necessary parts: they will simply make cars without them. This applies to Lady as well as UAZ models. As a reaction to … Read more
In April, 78.5% fewer cars were sold in Russia than a year earlier. In just a month, 28,000 new passenger cars left the showrooms. – Compared to March of this year, sales fell three times. In April, Lada took the first place in the sales rating with a result of 6377 cars. Kia, Hyundai and … Read more
The French group Renault has placed a lot of hope and also a lot of money in the cooperation between its brands Dacia and Lada. The traditional Russian carmaker was to help each other kick again. But now it seems that Renault will leave AvtoVAZ and with it Lada to the Russian state only for … Read more
Lada Vesta Cross | photo: AvtoVAZ – According to Mantur, there may be a transaction of options that will allow Renault to repurchase the contract within five and six years. The minister also said that according to his Moscow factory, Renault would transfer to the Moscow municipality. According to Reuters, this information could be one … Read more