Restyling Chevrolet Niva 2009 - details to the portrait

Issue restyling Chevrolet Niva SUV was launched in Russia March 10, 2009 Updated SUV fully "shifted" from the previous version of the production Chevy Niva. Already in early April, the new models become available to domestic buyers. Depending on the type of vehicle equipment, and they are four, the cost of the updated model is 412 thousand rubles. for Chevrolet Niva L, 439 thousand rubles. version for LC, 459 thousand rubles. for GLS and 486 thousand rubles. to complete a top GLC. This very considerable value in today's times, the automaker offers to pay only for the external changes that have occurred with an updated Chevrolet Niva. As part of a mechanical car remained the same. A difference between the L version and LC, as well as the GLS and GLC, is largely found in the presence of the former air conditioner. So, restyling "Chevy Niva" - is still a five-door, five-seater with a wheelbase of 2,450 mm. The changes affected the front end design, there appeared an updated grille with wider "bands" and a larger logo «Chevrolet». Changed their form of front and rear bumpers. In the background to set a special pad, which makes loading luggage into the cargo bay. By the way, the trunk still has a basic volume of 320 liters, which can be increased to 650 liters by folding the rear row of seats in proportion 60/40. On the rear lights have also been established and modified forms. Restyled Chevrolet Niva looked impressive with the new side skirts, while on the side moldings are complemented by broad plates on the car wheels, some of which trim level color-keyed.

JSC "CHKPZ" is ready to become a supplier of components for "AvtoVAZ»

"Chelyabinsk Forge Factory" shipped "AvtoVAZ" (Tolyatti), an experimental batch of forged steel arms of the two types of passenger car "Niva" and "Chevy Niva". As have informed agency "Ural-press-inform" the press service of "CHKPZ", the plant signed a contract with OAO "AvtoVAZ" for the supply of pilot lots of 11 items of automobile forgings machined, a party of two types of parts already shipped, the remaining nine will be delivered Through the first half of 2009. As a result of testing of pilot lots of "AvtoVAZ" will decide whether to purchase products of JSC "CHKPZ." Until recently, the plant components are not made for "AvtoVAZ". After certification, the main production of JSC "CHKPZ" in accordance with the requirements of international standard «ISO / TS 16949:2002» for suppliers of automotive components, with the guidance of "AvtoVAZ" has reached a preliminary agreement on the supply of body parts, fabricated by cold-stamping. Getting AvtoVAZ large government loans to make long-term cooperation with them is very promising. WHA did not stop and do not cut production SUV "Niva" and "Chevy Niva" even in times of crisis. And Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in April 2009 acquired the SUV "Niva" in personal property.

As we were getting preferential car loan

C last Monday in Russia has finally earned a program of preferential car loan. And we had a "Sanchez" by banks and car dealerships under the guise of ordinary budget car buyers who are trying to get cheap credit. And you will not believe it, almost got it. Another thing that came to light during the raid, some nuances that are slightly chilled the desire to take it, "Putin's" credit. We recall the basic facts. In 2009, the government has allocated two billion rubles (four billion more will be added later), which will be used to compensate for the overpayment to bank loans for car buyers. The amount of compensation will amount to 8.66%, so if the interest rate on conventional loans is equal to, for example, 15%, at a reduced - 6.34%. It's tempting, is not it? True, the program only applies to vehicles of specific Minpromtorga List, which includes almost all models of Lada, UAZ Hunter and six cars: Renault Logan, Fiat Albea, Skoda Fabia, Chevrolet Niva, KIA Spectra and Ford Focus. The list also was a Volkswagen Jetta, but eventually he was expelled. With a base price of more than 600 thousand rubles, surprisingly, on what he did cronyism was there. To lend authority to the three organizations - the Savings Bank, "VTB 24" and the Agricultural Bank. All three banks have offices Chelyabinsk. Announce the entire list, please! Under the concessional lending program will only include the price of cars up to 350 thousand rubles, and it is not about the initial cost of the model, and its actual price in the selected configuration at the time of purchase.

"Field of Miracles" in the "Land of Fools»

Hang on outdated car pontovye bumpers, headlights, replace, repeat three times: "restyling", "restyling", "restyling" and ... wait for its purchase price, at 40 000 soldo above the same. It is for this magic recipe AvtoVAZ "upgrade" their only off-road Chevrolet Niva, produced since 2002 and do not endure since there are no fundamental changes. All Russian media avidly serves the news as a sensation (and I quote): "The updated Chevrolet Niva has gone on sale. Basic L has risen by 30 thousand rubles. - Up to 412 thousand, more expensive version - the 40 th "Present and intrigue, where do without her:" So far, the only cars shipped to dealers in the configuration L, and buyers who wish to buy more expensive versions offer additional equipment. A little later start selling versions of LC for 439 thousand rubles. And the GLS and GLC at 459 and 486 thousand rubles. accordingly. " Well, now, so to speak, the dry residue, that is the real essence of the "restyling." The "update» Chevrolet Niva others: a) bumpers, and b) lights, and c) grill, and d) the wheel arches, and e) side moldings. Everything! In this "Field of Miracles" is over, because in the depths of AvtoVAZovskogo SUV remains the same 1.7-liter gasoline engine produces 80 hp. with. paired with the same speed manual gearbox. ... But the most surprising is not something that miracles are presented as the above update, but that in fact there are probably ...

General Motors ordered to be killed

This year will be inscribed in the history of the world automotive industry. Getting ready to sink into oblivion company legendary General Motors. This carmaker remained the leader in worldwide sales for over eight decades. However, huge debts, excessive social commitments, combined with falling demand led to the collapse of the auto giant. Today, U.S. authorities offered by the companies to prepare for bankruptcy. However, GM does not cease to exist physically. Its many assets will be sold. Russian factories are also of concern are likely to find a buyer. General Motors, the locomotive "Big Detroit Three", is likely to become bankrupt. As the newspaper writes New York Times, U.S. Treasury recommended that the auto giant still start preparing the documents necessary for filing a claim in bankruptcy court. According to the newspaper, GM could declare bankruptcy before June 1st. Earlier it was reported that the U.S. administration gives automakers a chance to develop crisis management plans just before the summer. However, the head of U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has already hinted at the possibility of a radical restructuring of debts GM - bankruptcy. However, the concern is burdened with huge debts: Liabilities to banks and bondholders of $ 28 billion, before Chrysler - $ 7 billion, among other things, General Motors should be $ 20 billion fund of social support for their former employees. GM has already received state aid amounting to $ 13.4 billion, and has requested another $ 16.6 billion for the restructuring.

"Field" pushed Chevrolet Niva

"Vazovskaya» Lada 4x4 (Niva) up to four months of 2009 was the best-selling SUV in Russia, returning himself the title after five-year hiatus. According to the agency "AUTOSTAT" since 2004, the sales leader in the SUV segment has consistently remained on the Chevrolet Niva «GM-AvtoVAZ", and the production of Lada 4x4 "AvtoVAZ" ranked second in sales among SUVs. However, in March vazovskaya "Field" for the first time in recent years has been sold in more than Chevrolet Niva, and last month repeated this result. Thus, the first four months of 2009, sales of Lada 4x4 vehicle in 7632 exceeded the rate of sales Chevrolet Niva (7479 cars). It is noteworthy that implementation of the Lada 4x4 during the reporting period increased by 2%, whereas the SUV of «GM-AvtoVAZ" left "in the red" by 55%. According to experts, the implementation of Chevrolet Niva reduction in the current year can be explained on the one hand, the so-called pent-up demand, formed in anticipation of beginning sales of SUV restyling and, on the other hand - a major increase in the price of an updated Chevrolet Niva, which averaged more than $ 1,000. Recall that "AvtoVAZ" is also preparing to produce a modernized Lada 4x4, mass production to begin in July. Add that in Ukraine "Field" for many years remained the undisputed leader in the compact SUV, and Chevrolet Niva, which is sold on the Ukrainian market since July 2004, has consistently taken second place.

The official premiere of the updated Chevrolet Niva

The official premiere of the new version of SUV Chevrolet Niva. Style exterior and interior of a car designed by Italian design studio Bertone. The design of an updated Chevrolet Niva was introduced more than 60 engineering changes. Mainly been improved ergonomics car, optics and ventilation. In addition, the engineers managed to reduce the noise level inside the car. Niva also acquired the railings, a new front bumper and radiator grille with enlarged sign of Chevrolet. Yet emerged front and rear mudguards and a new form of 16-inch alloy wheels the new design.

The updated Chevrolet Niva nearly a quarter of a foreigner

The updated Chevrolet Niva number of imported components increased from 10 percent to 20. That is what caused the rise in price of a new car an average of 35 000. The new version of SUV AVTOVAZ appeared: three-spoke steering wheel Portuguese, French and Italian lighting, Korean mirrors, as well as many German parts. All this added to the existing German, Korean and Turkish parts. However, it should be noted that the Russian parts are inferior in quality to foreign ones. Thus, the lighting of Automotive Lighting is available in Ryazan in the Russian joint venture company, and a plastic apron Chevrolet Niva, and even developed a design studio Bertone in Italy, performed at the Russian plant. Updated SUVs from early April appeared in dealer showrooms. They are easily distinguished from previous models in a different registration body (other steel bumpers, lights and grille).

GM-AvtoVAZ is spent on the May holidays

GM-AvtoVAZ will stop the conveyor 1 to May 11 and May 12, will resume normal operation, the agency "AUTOSTAT" the press service of the JV. Payments to employees engaged in the manufacture of cars, will be implemented as a downtime of two thirds of average earnings. Office staff will work with the exception of public holidays as usual. We also add that the production of restyled SUVs Chevrolet Niva, which began on 10 March, early April has reached a capacity of 130 cars per shift. Recall in the I quarter of 2009 from the conveyor GM-AvtoVAZ car got away in 2185, which is 84.2% lower than the same period last year. As analysts' AUTOSTAT "such a serious decline in production due to the fact that this year the joint venture assembly resumed after a long winter break, only 9 February and the end of the month to work in the mode of a four-day workweek. February 27 factory assembly line was shut down again in preparation for the production of SUV restyling Chevrolet Niva - the serial production started on March 10.

The volume of production GM-AvtoVAZ in the I quarter fell to 84.2%, to 2.185 thousand cars

The volume of the joint venture "AvtoVAZ" and the concern General Motors (GM) - "GM-AvtoVAZ" - in I quarter of 2009 fell by 84.2% over the same period of 2008 to 2.185 thousand . cars, the message says the company. In January-March, thousands of joint ventures sold 3.361 vehicles, including carry-over in January 2008 the company announced the dismissal of 400 employees from 1400. According to statistics from the Association of European Businesses (AEB), sales of Chevrolet Niva fell in I quarter 2009 by 53% compared to the same period last year. In March, sales declined by 73% to $ 1203 car.

Russian off-road to conquer Europe

A joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ plans to start exporting Russian SUV Chevy Niva in foreign countries. Recall that, for example, in Germany, Lada Niva sold better than some models of Volkswagen. As the general director of GM-AvtoVAZ, John Hanson, is currently undergoing a Chevrolet Niva homologation for sale in foreign countries in accordance with the requirements therein for safety and toxicity, reports "Autostat." According to him, this process will require a year and a half. Today has not been revealed exactly what changes will be incorporated into the design of equipment or vehicle. The price at which the Chevy Niva will be sold abroad, too, has not been disclosed. In Russia, the price of the model starts from 412 rubles. Recall that recently passed the car a little facelift. Exterior updated Chevrolet Niva was designed by world famous Italian studio Bertone. According to the manufacturer, the design of the updated model was introduced more than 60 engineering changes. The main areas for improvement were updated exterior and interior in terms of ergonomics, the introduction of railings, improved ventilation compartment, reducing noise and improving the lighting characteristics of the headlights. The most notable change in the exterior has new front bumper. Inside, three-spoke steering wheel, a new company TRW (Portugal), a new console in the lining of the roof with a built-ochechnikom, and additional cup holders and a niche in the center console. Currently, Chevrolet Niva is exported to CIS countries - Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Moldova, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Georgia.

During the month sold three thousand new Chevrolet Niva

To date, the updated SUVs Chevrolet Niva, which reached dealerships in early April, sold in quantities of about 3 thousand units. On it to agency "AUTOSTAT" said director of sales and marketing GM-AVTOVAZ Bayshev Constantine, noting that about 300 vehicles of this amount was supplied to the markets of neighboring countries. Serial production of a restyled Chevrolet Niva began on March 10. GM-AvtoVAZ in 2009, is planning to release 28 000 cars.

End of an Era General Motors

Bankruptcy General Motors became the fourth-largest ever U.S. corporate history and the largest in the history of U.S. industrial companies. Problems at GM began several years ago. In 2001, the automaker gave the palm of leadership Japanese and Korean automakers. 77 years General Motors managed to hold first place in the production of machines. The company employed more than a quarter million people. From its headquarters in Detroit dealer network stretches in 192 countries. The company owned the brands Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, SATURN, Opel and Saab. Plus - Brand: Holden, Vauxhall. General Motors - one of the largest shareholders of the Korean Daewoo. Japanese Isuzu developed for overseas colleagues diesel engines. With the Italian Fiat changing technology fuel systems. The turning point was 2007. Expensive fuel, the decline in sales worldwide. To move quickly on the issue of the increasingly popular small car failed. By year-end net loss of close to 39 billion dollars. Toyota GM drops from the pedestal of the world's leading auto industry. In 2008, the leadership of General Motors has to ask for money from the state. After lengthy negotiations, the Congress of literally knock $ 9.5 billion initially, and then another $ 10 billion. Almost immediately, the company says, to another 16-odd billion. Congressmen demand a clear anti-crisis plan. And its something the company has not. Executive Director Rick Wagoner goes down. By June this year from General Motors laid off about a hundred thousand people.

Chevrolet Niva 11th ...

Despite an overall 44% fall in car sales in Russia, the automakers are not clutching his head, and bringing to market new models and offer sometimes very attractive discounts on new cars. The task of the first half of 2009 from a dealer - to implement all planned even in those favorable conditions. In the second half of the year such discounts will be gone. The first three lines list the most popular foreign brands occupy the usual models, which ended here in 2008. Only the Chevrolet Lacetti is not fighting for first place with the Ford Focus, but inferior to usual second model Renault Logan. The second three leaders of 2008, this year feels so serious that the Hyundai Accent and Toyota Corolla in general fell out beyond the twenty best-selling models, and the Mitsubishi Lancer dropped from sixth to 18th place. Accent almost comes because of problems at TagAZ, Corolla and Lancer have suffered from the devaluation of the ruble and introduce new duties on foreign cars. Foreign cars from neighboring countries, though experiencing problems (drop in more than forty percent), but the list of most popular cars occupy high places. Ukrainian Uzbek Chevrolet Lanos and Matiz Daewoo Nexia and now occupy the fourth to sixth places. Next come the popular Mazda3 and Opel Astra - these models can, until they were replaced by new generations, sold at attractive prices. Hyundai Getz continues to head sales in B-segment, and raised in the list at ninth place. On the tenth rising sensation of the season and the result is a competent policy of the Russian representative office - quite expensive compared to other participants in the top sheet of Toyota Camry.

GM stops the conveyor once again in St. Petersburg

The American auto giant General Motors plans to again stop production at a factory in St. Petersburg. Stop the pipeline will from 8 to June 28, 2009, said RBC Manager, Government Affairs of the Russian Federation LLC "GM Auto" Julia Boycharova. According to her, is a planned stop the pipeline, which was approved in the production plan in December 2008. During the stop will be held on the final commissioning of training equipment for the production of a new model of Chevrolet Cruze, the remaining workers at the plant will be in paid leave. Note, the previous suspension of production at the GM plant occurred March 30, 2009. She has also been linked to the preparation of production to the production of Chevrolet Cruze. Company General Motors opened a plant in Shushary near St. Petersburg in November 2008. In the first phase the plant will produce models Chevrolet Captiva and Opel Antara, and in mid-2009 it is planned to start producing cars Chevrolet Cruze. The volume of investments in venture GM in St. Petersburg amounted to 300 million by the end of 2009 GM plant in Shushary will be released at full capacity - 75 thousand cars per year. Originally scheduled to release this 30 thousand cars annually. GM provides freight and passenger cars in 33 countries, including Russia. In addition to the St. Petersburg plant in Russia at the auto giant a joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ in Togliatti, which arranged production cars Chevrolet-Niva. The company sells cars under the brands Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall.

New Chevroelt Niva: find 60 differences!

Yesterday, on May 21 Roschino that near St. Petersburg, visited a landing guest of Togliatti. Leaders of the company «GM-AVTOVAZ» came to the Northern capital in order to personally present the local media updated Chevrolet Niva and, they say, in combat conditions, demonstrating the unique characteristics of best-selling SUV in Russia. According to John Hanson, director general of «GM-AVTOVAZ», polarity Chevroelt Niva, existing on the market for 7 years, our country and other CIS countries remains high. Suffice it to say that last year the car has sold 47,486 copies - the best commercial rate among all models that pretend to be an SUV. In total, the roads of Russia and adjacent states now travels more than 290 thousand Chevroelt Niva. In I quarter of 2009, Russians bought 5596 machines. Thus, said Konstantin Bayshev, director of sales and marketing «GM-AVTOVAZ», contribution to the joint venture in GM's treasury in our market amounted to 18.5%. It is clear that ever sold in the same version of the SUV could not, and most importantly, had no right. Car life goes steadily forward, and it makes more and more demands on production cars. Thus, it is time to update Chevroelt Niva. As soon as possible was made to upgrade a bestseller. According to Yuri Sozonova, manager of the current production of «GM-AVTOVAZ», in the construction of the car was introduced some 60 technical and design changes. Thus, the popular Russian Chevroelt Niva ready yet for an indefinitely long time to stand in line, delighting his excellent off-road capability of the true fans of all-wheel drive.

I'm taking a flag on the "Everest"!

A well-known in St. Petersburg company "Piter-Lada" announces the launch of a promotional campaign called "Everest". Look for an updated Chevrolet NIVA on the streets. First, we simply do not know. But, if you look, realized that this is our old friend. All the same excellent dynamics, cross-country and perseverance, but in a new stylish, eye-catching design, emphasizing the power of the car. And we realized that he did not miss a place in the cabin and released it to the streets. After all, this car needed space, it does not tolerate distress, and, above all, loves company. Now he's where it should be! So if you see on the streets of St. Petersburg Chevrolet NIVA updated with the inscription on board, "I'm taking the flag on Mount Everest. I can ride "and a flag on the roof, boldly vote! He will pick up where you will take and ask a manager, "Peter Lada" in the cabin will tell you about this car all he knows! And all that is required of you - is to enjoy a comfortable ride in a new convenient, prestigious SUV. A pleasant journey, gentlemen!

Chevrolet Niva will get "Sberbank»

Became known very interesting details about the purchase of our "Savings Bank" and the company Magna German automaker Opel (recall that the "Savings Bank" will control 35% of Opel). According to "Vedomosti", Opel buyers will also be holders of all the assets of General Motors in Russia and CIS countries! Including the GM Plant in St. Petersburg, shares in the joint venture «GM-AvtoVAZ" as well as share in the GM-Uzbekistan. In the end, will create a new automotive consortium, which plans to sell in the future in Russia alone, nearly 1 million cars. This machine will be brand Opel, Chevrolet, Daewoo (they are made in Uzbekistan). In addition, the consortium can enter and GAZ, in which capacity is planned to start production of new affordable car that will be created with the help of specialists Magna. Apparently, it will be a sedan, built on a platform of Opel Corsa, which will cost between $ 10 000.

Russian car market continues to grope for the bottom

According to recent statistics from the Association of Automobile Manufacturers Committee of European Businesses (AEB), the crisis has reduced the sales of cars since the beginning of the year twice. Positive effect on the results of five months of the year in Russia has shown only "national" German car Volkswagen, Citroen, Seat. Especially popular among Russians, as it turned out, enjoyed recently sold the Chinese unit of General Motors - Hummer. Sales of passenger cars and LCV in Russia, according to statistics from the AEB decreased in May 2009 compared to the same period the previous year by 58% - 376 to 119 thousand units. Decline in sales for the five months of 2009 amounted to 47% over the same period in 2008 - up to 645 thousand 162 pieces. More than any other in the Russian market managed to adapt the German Volkswagen, which for five months of the year increased sales by 17%, French Sitroen (41%), Seat (11%) and American SUV Hummer (87%!). At the same time in May the positive results of these models compared to the same period last year showed only Sitroen, adding 44% of sales last May. Record as an indicator of sales in Russia were selling Hummer, has added 111%, compared with last May. Obviously, non-profit in the U.S. and Europe, SUVs, due to size, power efficiency, and often just expediency, in Russia have been in high demand. And the roads are not comparable, and the territory. The Chinese, bought the brand, it is felt not miscalculated. Outsiders on the results of five months of the year and particularly in May were Hyundai, Suzuki (-62%, -77%), Opel (-57%, -69%), Mitsubishi (-67%, -71%), Volvo (- 59%, -91%), Jeep (-85%, -93%), Dodge (-87%, -95%), Chrysler (-83%, -82%), as well as Russian gas (-61%, -60%).

Restyling Chevrolet Niva will appear in Ukraine in July

According to the company "UkrAvtoZAZ-Service" (the official distributor of Chevrolet in Ukraine), with the improvements in the restyled model, the price of Russian off-roader will be increased. Recall restyled serial production of Chevrolet Niva was launched on March 10. In the sale of Russian dealers novelty came in early April. The updated Chevrolet Niva has redesigned the interior and exterior in the absence of changes in the mechanical part. The car is equipped with new lighting engineering, new alloy wheels, changed the steering wheel. Among the innovations is also worth noting vykidnoy ignition switch with two buttons. In addition, the restyling of updated colors Chevrolet Niva, supplemented by a dark brown color, "Wild plum" and the dark green "Meridian". We also add the sale the previous generation of Chevrolet Niva started in the Ukrainian market in July 2004. For five years in Ukraine sold over 15 thousand of these SUVs. According to the results of 2006-2008 Chevrolet Niva is the second largest in the compact SUV class for the Ukrainian market, second only to the VAZ "Cornfield".

The proportion of Americans «GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to buy "AvtoVAZ

Share of the U.S. largest automaker General Motors (GM), declared bankruptcy, a joint venture (JV) "GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to buy "AvtoVAZ". This became known regional agency "Samara 24." Joint venture was set up by representatives GM, "AvtoVAZ" and "the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development" ("EBRD") in July 2001, contributions of the parties to the charter capital of $ 238.2 million shares of GM and the "AvtoVAZ" - at 41, 61% ($ 99.1 million), the "Bank" - 16.78% ($ 40 million). Will the "EBRD" claim on the assets of the company, is unknown. According to the Association of European Businesses in Russia, the product is "GM-AvtoVAZ" - SUV Chevrolet NIVA - up to 2004-2008. became the most sold in the country in its segment. Recall information about the possible bankruptcy of GM appeared in early March. And on June 1 automaker filed a lawsuit in New York a statement. The procedure must be completed within 2-3 months. Assets GM - $ 82,29 billion, the amount of debt - $ 172.81 billion

GM-AVTOVAZ dealer conference held

Took place in Tashkent two-day conference dealers GM-AVTOVAZ, which summarized the work in the first six months and plans for II half of 2008. It was attended by 140 delegates representing 116 dealers in Russia (from all regions of the country) and 6 dealerships in the CIS. Sales of Chevrolet Niva SUVs in the period rose 12.3% to 29,795 vehicles (including carry-over from last year). Of these, the domestic market were sold 27 222 vehicles (15.4% from the previous year), but the sale in foreign markets fell by 10.7% and totaled the car in 2573, occupying 8.4% of total sales joint venture. As for the development of dealer network GM-AVTOVAZ, according to the agency "AUTOSTAT" in I half of this year the company worked on strengthening its position in the Southern Urals and Volga regions. During the period designated nine new dealers at the same time, seven agreements were terminated for failure to comply with the requirements of the organization of work and compliance with dealership standards. At present, SP has 121 dealers in 79 Russian cities and 10 - in the CIS countries. In addition, the plans were announced on marketing activities on the II half of 2008. GM-AVTOVAZ will further support a national advertising campaign to raise awareness and strengthen the position of the brand Chevrolet Niva in conjunction with the Moscow office of GM will participate in the nationwide campaign «Chevrolet Dream Garage». In order to stimulate sales in the region provides a number of BTL-actions, the need for which will be promptly determined specifically for each region.

The updated Chevrolet Niva will released in early 2009

In early 2009, the joint venture «GM-AvtoVAZ" will begin production of restyling SUV Chevrolet Niva, passes portal "Autostat." It is assumed that an update will Niva slightly different look of the front and rear, and modernized interior. However, once we can say - wait for some kind of revolutionary change in design is not necessary. They will only be cosmetic. But changes in the technical parts can be serious. For example, Chevrolet Niva is soon to get motors, appropriate environmental standards Euro 4, as well as advanced security systems. For example, this model is already in the base may start to be equipped with an airbag for driver and front passenger. Incidentally, it may be noted that at yesterday's joint venture «GM-AvtoVAZ" on the 6th anniversary of the beginning of the assembly Niva. Since then, Togliatti had been collected 273 228 SUVs. Now the easiest to complete Niva L is 382 000 rubles., LC - 409 000 rubles., GLS - 419 000 rub. And GLC - 446 000 rubles.

Chevrolet Niva stalled

GM-AvtoVAZ "will leave early for the Christmas holidays, said one of the suppliers and the plant manager of" AvtoVAZ ", delivering on JV vehicle sets. The conveyor will rise on December 15, a week before the start of the traditional holiday plant, the supplier knows. During the work week venture produces only 1,000 cars, but, according to the supplier, is now being discussed and the extension of the holidays at «GM-AvtoVAZ" after the New Year. "We consider both short-term rescheduling of the assembly line, and long-term plans to adjust production volumes due to changes in the market and in accordance with the plans of our suppliers," - said the representative of «GM-AvtoVAZ" Natalia Kramarenko. Sales and production plans for this year «GM-AvtoVAZ" is not declared. In 2007 the plant produced 55,052 cars, 54,610 of them sold. In the first nine months of this year, the plant has produced 44,112 Chevrolet Niva (11% increase over the same period in 2007) Reduction of production at "AvtoVAZ" (factory extended New Year holidays in the six working days) to produce Chevrolet Niva will not be affected, says the manager of "AvtoVAZ". A week «GM-AvtoVAZ" need only about 1,000 vehicle sets - they can make in advance. Blame the market, dealers believe. In September - October, sales of Chevrolet Niva decreased by about 20%, although it is projected to dealers and the joint venture were to grow, said general manager of dealer Togliatti "March" Gennady leaders.

Trofisty almost burned down the forest

Over the weekend, 25 and 26 October, in the vicinity of children's camp "Young Geologist" took the trophy close-season, which is crowned by a race called the "Day of the driver. Its track. " The final, fourth stage of the championship trophy-raid organized by the Tyumen off-road club, was to determine the victors of the season in their respective classes - the "standard", "extreme" and "sport". The fight for the prize was a very sharp and exciting. Try your luck in ravines and creeks, sip a hefty shot of adrenaline together athletes from Tyumen, Kurgan, Surgut, Omsk, New Urengoy. Many arrived with families, so that the situation in the camp at times reigned just domestic. Phase consisted of three special stages. At the SU-1 to overcome the obstacle on the short track. However, the organizers the day before the start faced with - careers, where to spend the first part of the race, local workers leveled before the arrival of the state commission. As a result, instead of the Trial came the rally. However, and this route was too serious challenge for some participants. On a seemingly smooth surface was found a couple of boggy places, where dwelt a few cars. It is curious that among the victims who have not been able to get their way, were only "Niva-Chevrolet." We can say that the old argument, what the "Niva" cooler - "Chevrolet" or "real, with round headlights," race has once again decided in favor of traditional Russian version.

«GM-AvtoVAZ" violated the copyrights resident

Izhevsk. Udmurtia. Valery Chirkov inventor sued the company «GM-AvtoVAZ". Udmurtia "lefty" turned with a claim worth almost 35.5 billion rubles in federal court district Avtozavodsky Izhevsk. The initiator of the trial says that «GM-AvtoVAZ" has violated its copyrights to use the patented device is named "Setting the main transmission gear axle." This technology was the work of Chirkova, used in the production of the fall of 2002, and it is designed on the model of Chevrolet Niva. And on a strictly specified amount of vehicle passes Carsguru.net. Radio "August" reports that the plaintiff accuses «GM-AvtoVAZ" in that the company is twice the annual production model Chevy Niva in the equipment with this unit. And for an extra amount to pay the inventor no one did not. The amount of underpayment is 35.5 billion rubles. The company, of course, washing his hands and shows the side of SMEs "AvtoVAZ", where it is being installed this gear. Besides «GM-AvtoVAZ" receives "AvtoVAZ" units fully assembled and mounts them on a model Niva using equipment from "Ayzenmann."

Photo contest for owners of Chevrolet Niva!

Attention owners of Chevrolet Niva! We invite you to participate in the photo contest on the theme: «Chevrolet Niva on hunting and fishing." From 1 to 30 November 2008 to submit your photos to the email address or niva@sibgm.ru Bring just to the dealership, "Sibtransavto_Novosibirsk", at: ul. Petukhova, 17 (contact the advertising department). It is advisable to attach a photo comment (when and where it was filmed) and, of course, your contact information. For the best photos of 20 contestants will receive T-shirt and a flask bearing the inscription «Chevrolet Niva. SUV № ??1 in Russia "of CJSC" GM-AvtoVAZ "and the winner will be presented to the coupon on the passage of the next MOT - free of charge at the service center" Sibtransavto-Novosibirsk "! The competition results will be announced on December 10, 2008, the results has been published on our website. The winners will be invited to the dealership for the ceremonial presentation of prizes!

Production at the GM-AvtoVAZ will resume November 10

Feeling the problem with the sale, joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ halted production of Chevrolet Niva from 1 to 9 November, the pipeline will earn only 10 numbers. In addition, a second stop assembly line will be made from December 15, 2008, a week before Christmas vacation. Stopping the production is associated with an adjustment plan in 2008, caused by the market situation.

Exhibition opens-wheel drive vehicles (Samara)

Today at 14:00 in exhibition center "Expo - Volga" Samara-wheel drive vehicles will host an exhibition "4x4". The leading auto and motodilery Samara present range four-wheel drive cars, SUVs, quads and snowmobiles: Hummer, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Skoda, Honda, Renault, Ford, Suzuki, Kia, SUVs made in Russia "UAZ" and Niva Chevrolet, China SsangYong and Great Wall. Most of them will be tested during a test drive. The exhibition runs until November 30.

The results of the photo contest "Chevrolet Niva on hunting and fishing"

"The results of the photo competition« Chevrolet Niva on hunting and fishing, "which ran from 1 to 30 November" GM-AvtoVAZ "to consumers. Collection of photographs was held in the salons of official dealerships "GM-AvtoVAZ". 20 owners who have sent the best photos will receive a T-shirt «Chevrolet Niva. SUV № ??1 in Russia "and a flask with a logo. Photo report here.

Sales of Chevrolet Niva in Russia grew by 15%

In the first nine months of 2008, GM-AvtoVAZ produced 44 112 cars Chevrolet Niva - a 11.2% increase over the previous year. Sales of SUVs from GM-AvtoVAZ increased during the reporting period by 11.7% to 43,504 units. As analysts' AUTOSTAT "in the domestic market were sold 39 735 cars (15.7% from the previous year). But sales on foreign markets fell by 18.2% to 3769 cars, taking 8.7% of total sales GM-AVTOVAZ. Overall, since the start of production on the SP was released 278,729 SUVs and sedans Chevrolet Niva Viva, sold - 2,278,008 vehicles, of which exports - 25 965. It remains to add that today the company has 123 dealers in 81 Russian cities, and also 2 and 8, the distributor dealers in neighboring countries.

Automotive industry goes on vacation

At the cost of future pipeline stops at several major plants in Russia will be 50 000 vehicles. According to "AUTOSTAT" is reduced to less auto industry this year during New Year delays. Analysts of the agency estimated that the figure is approximately 3 percent of the total annual production of cars in Russia. On Monday, stopped production plants GM-«AvtoVAZ" and "Avtoframos". As a result will miss the first 3200 new SUVs «Chevrolet-Niva». According to management, suspension of production associated with changes in work plans of divisions for this year, which was the cause of global financial instability. The same circumstance head the Russian branch of Renault Michelle Zhaline justifies a stop in Moscow "Avtoframos", which resulted in the production line does not get off 4600 copies of the Renault Logan. The following Monday, December 22, "on vacation" go native representation of GM and Volkswagen, will be closed December 24 Ford plant in Vsevolozhsk, and December 29 - Toyota, «AvtoVAZ», «IzhAvto" and "TagAZ."

President of "AvtoVAZ" rides "Chevrolet-Niva»

Executives 'Toyota' on cars peresyadut concern. The desire to support the company in his native crisis has expressed more than 2,000 people. Will it help the producer, reporter found "Business FM" Maria Volkova: - New "Toyota" will appear in the garages of the top managers of concern by the end of March. Demand for cars is falling. Financial performance of the company is rapidly moving down. For the year 2008 "Toyota" is waiting for the loss of one billion seven hundred million dollars. For the first time the 70-year history of the concern. Selling cars in 2200 - so much tops decided to buy the company "Toyota" executive class - of course, have a positive impact on the results, but not too much. Says the head of analytical studies of the management company "Uralsib" Alexander Golovtsov: "This is a demonstrative gesture of this meant to demonstrate that managers believe in its future, the quality of the car. In international practice in such cases, even buy their own shares, but perhaps, the managers "Toyota" believe that buying a car more striking example of patriotism. In total production, "Toyota" is not even one percent, and tenths of a percent. " In the U.S. alone in 2007, "Toyota" sold two million three hundred thousand cars, the first time surpassing the U.S. market, "General Motors". However, the trend of "every topu for" Toyota "," the company was not.

General Motors has no plans to lay off people

ST PETERSBURG, January 26. Automotive General Motors plant in Shushary near St. Petersburg has no plans to reduce the company's employees in connection with the transition to a three-day working week. The introduction of the new schedule will be from February 9, 2009, RBC reports quoting the press service of the GM in Russia. Factory workers at the same time will receive a salary, depending on the number of hours worked out. We add that this is the second stop of the factory assembly lines because of repair work this winter. The first was conducted from December 20, 2008 to January 11, 2009. The second began with a stop today. To protect the rights of workers at the plant in the first half of January was created an independent trade union. The first official meeting of representatives of trade union plant, inter-union auto workers and members of management of the plant was held on January 20. The union was recognized by representatives of professional associations plant employees were satisfied with the outcome of the meeting. U.S. carmaker General Motors manufactures passenger cars and trucks in 33 countries. In addition to the St. Petersburg plant in Russia at the auto giant a joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ in Togliatti, which arranged production cars Chevrolet-Niva. The company sells cars under the brands Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall

In the midst of a crisis Yekaterinburg car dealers have raised the price of MOT

Yekaterinburg car dealers look for ways to damages, were formed due to a decrease in consumer demand for cars. Were acting under the distribution of clients. How to tell angry customers JustMedia, car show, "Glazes" increased rates of mandatory maintenance vehicle. So, the car "Niva-Chevrolet" in the autumn of 6000 cost about rubles. Since the beginning of the year, the cost had risen to 10 000. "What are the consumables in" Field "can be changed for 10 thousand, I have no idea" - is perplexed avtolyubitelnitsa. It is worth noting that, in case of refusal to perform compulsory MOT in the cabin, the car owner loses the opportunity for free warranty repairs.

Saratov ride on the "Leshem»

Last Saturday, in a clearing Kumysnoy presentations of promising developments in Saratov scientists from scientific and industrial enterprise "soliton". Vacationers in the forest park Saratovets were not only able to see firsthand, and even ride on the snow-covered hills and the local tracks on a unique all-terrain vehicle - "Goblin". This car - the most common "Chevrolet-Niva", but - on the huge wheels, and with all sorts of special tools. The power of the engine remains the same as that of the conventional domestic SUV. In this supervezdehod can ride on the marshes, tundra, and even (!) Float on water. This SUV - yet only one in Russia. And now there is only one copy! "Goblin" has been successfully tested on the suburban range and has already marked on the different Russian festivals. "Sverhmashina" Saratov designed by skilled craftsmen on government contracts with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Scientists have tried to create an all-terrain vehicle that could make remote areas easily passable. It is intended for all operational services - fire, "first" responders, police, emergency situations. Although buy "Goblin" and anybody can - enough to shell out 1.2 million rubles. Mass production is already running sverhmashiny - "Goblin" put on the conveyor. - We have just recently finished all the work on the design of "Goblin" for him to hit the market. On the tape with the documents took a long time - told the correspondent "KP", Saratov, "the representative of the NPP" soliton "Svetlana Manapov. - We have already started to do the first orders from lifeguards and emergency situations.

GM-AvtoVAZ produced per year 54 654 car

A joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ first presents report on manufacturing and selling its cars in 2008. In the 12 previous months was collected 54 654 cars, of which sold - 53 305 vehicles, including the CIS countries - 4658. Since the beginning of the production was sold 287 288 vehicles. Currently, GM-AvtoVAZ produces SUVs Chevrolet Niva.

Chevrolet Niva again on the line

The joint venture, GM-AvtoVAZ has resumed production of a single model of Chevrolet Niva. Recall that the production of cars was discontinued December 15, 2008. From today car plant will operate in one shift. On the scheduled trial in February for the production of test vehicles new colors: dark brown "Wild Plums" and dark-green "Meridian." Release of the new SUV colors will begin with the launch of the upgraded cars Chevrolet Niva. In addition, management will review the plan car production this year and cut about 400 people (all works 1400 people). The latest decision has already led to rally employees around the company

"GM-AvtoVAZ" to fire 400 workers and cut production

"GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to adjust plans to produce cars in 2009 and lay off some staff. According to "Avtostat" referring to the press service of the company planned to reduce the 400 workers, after which the plant will switch to single-shift schedule. Recall, the staff of the company went to the Christmas holidays December 15 last year and January 20 was due to return from vacation. Then it was announced intentions to extend the holiday in the factory until February 2. The final decision on the date of commencement of works the conveyor is still unknown. In 2008, sales of "GM-AvtoVAZ" decreased by 2.4 percent and amounted to 53 305 vehicles. Declining sales due in particular to reducing export sales of Chevrolet Niva is 27.9 percent - up to 4658 cars.

Chevrolet Niva will not go up

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has no plans to raise prices on cars Chevrolet Niva, the agency said Autostat. Last model podrozhala September 1, 2008 to 10 000. Over the past year prices for Chevrolet Niva grew on average by 33.5 thousand. According to dealers, the price of Togliatti SUVs will continue to market a restyled version of the SUV. In addition, because of reduced production in late 2008, dealers there was a shortage of cars Chevrolet Niva.

Chevrolet Niva got a new ignition key

The ignition key was a new type of modified model of Chevrolet Niva, which goes on sale in late March of this year, the agency said Ladaonline. Ignition key in Chevrolet Niva will be "vykidnoy, with two buttons, like many modern cars," says the agency.

Niva on the list ...

In the Russian Federation approved a list of cars, which subsidizes the purchase of state. Order was signed by Minister of Trade and Industry Viktor Khristenko. Recall that to support the Russian car industry, the government this year decided to compensate for the budget of the bet on auto loans. This discount will apply if the customer decided to buy one of their models of "AvtoVAZ" as well as six foreign cars assembled in Russia - SUV "Chevrolet-Niva" cars "Ford Focus", "Kia Spectra", "Renault Logan", "Skoda Fabia" and "Folktsvagen Jetta '. Of trucks on favorable terms will be available the model group "GAS" and "Zeal", as well as the entire range of "Kamaz". Turkmenistan is ready to buy "KAMAZ" and without discount. The country intends to acquire more than a thousand machines and special equipment of "Kamaz" worth nearly $ 100 million. Permission to enter such a contract was signed by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Restyled Chevrolet Niva "collected" on the network

Chevrolet Niva, which is expected in the last days of summer facelift, known as the producer solemn word "redesign", whose first unofficial photos posted on the network is expected to arrive in showrooms this fall, auto dealers already. Judging by the first "spy" photos of the car, changes can not be called radical. A new, optics (front and rear lights), bumper and grille will receive a new form. The upcoming restyled aims to make Chevrolet Niva more modern. SUV with a 1.7-liter engine has a capacity of 80 hp Maximum speed is 140 km / h and acceleration to 100 km / h takes around 20 seconds. However, speed is not the main "hobby" car. In the basic configuration "Chevrolet-Niva" has all wheel drive system with a reduced number of gears and locking center differential. In concept to the Chevrolet Niva - car demand in Russia - analysts capture strong demand for inexpensive, but relatively comfortable SUVs. Restyled vehicles will be on sale in the autumn of 2008, according to Birthdays, citing information Togliatti Sarobka site. At a price of about 370 thousand rubles. for the base version of the competition of Russian-American SUV can be only a few Chinese cars. Domestic SUV UAZ Patriot is from 430 thousand rubles. Ulyanovsk another SUV - Hunter - worth 315 thousand rubles.

Launched a new Chevy Niva

In Togliatti, discontinued production of Chevrolet Niva previous generation. His place will be updated off-roader, which will be available in early April. In the period from 2 to 10 March conveyor JV GM-AVTOVAZ stopped in preparation for the production of novelty, which kicks off on March 11. Upon completion of all production processes, quality audits and transfer vehicles to the warehouse of finished products refreshed Chevy Niva goes to the dealers. According to the newspaper, "seven miles", that is preparing to re-styling "Chevrolet Niva," the official representatives of GM-AVTOVAZ announced a year ago. At the same time a number of suppliers have been notified of pre-production novelty. Moreover, the first pre-production samples can be seen on the streets of Togliatti. Change undergone exterior and interior of the SUV, in the absence of modernization of the mechanical part of the car. Judging by the label on the sidewall Bertone Edition, over the external appearance of the notorious Italian labored design studio. Outside is decorated with a plastic model kit, and new alloy wheels. More massive bumper is made in concert with the false radiator grille. As the representatives of authorized dealers of the plant, built in bumper fog lights, however, as the roof bars, will only be available in a complete "suite." Now, instead of washers mounted projector type lens for low beam, giving a more precise cut-off. At the top of the new rear bumper now has a wide plastic overlay of dark color, which is not afraid of light blows when loading or unloading of luggage.

Named the most reliable Russian cars

Recently, the German automobile club ADAC has been published world ranking of the most reliable cars. On the basis of annual reports from the different models that club collected over 30 years, it was concluded that the most reliable cars are models of Toyota (34 wins in various categories). At the second highest rating out Mercedes-Benz (32 achievements). A third place was taken model Audi (20 wins). How would such a distribution of seats in the rankings, if we were talking about domestic brands? Without claiming to be guided by the truth of the views and popular and affordable models offered by the Russian auto industry, consider The following domestic cars. Each of them, however, is not without flaws, but each has at least a few options that can be appreciated. Traditionally, the first line of the "hit parade" of production of the domestic automobile drivers pose the model VAZ-"classics" (ie modification of the VAZ 2101-2107), which differ in a simple design, availability of spare parts and high maintainability. In this case there is a high reliability of cars, but just work the front suspension is unsatisfactory. The models are economical in terms of fuel consumption, and if they set another five-speed and the "mechanics" that gasoline can save even more, especially at high speeds. However, many emphasize the high quality of assembly models of VAZ-"classics", which the manufacturer released until 1994, and after the car began to equip less powerful engines, more negligent otsnositsya to the assembly, which reduced the reliability cars.

The rules granting preferential car loan

The Russian government has approved the issuance of preferential rules of auto loans. As stated in the decree, published on the official website of the government to issue such loans will be only the banks, the share of the state or the Central Bank which is at least 50% - Sberbank and VTB, and to repay him the recipient must no later than 31 December 2011. That is a term loan at favorable conditions will be less than three years, reports Lenta.ru. Recall of the interest rate on such loans will be subsidized by the state. But the car buyer will have to make 30% of its value as a down payment, and the car can not cost more than 350 thousand rubles. And at the same time it should be in the list of models of beneficiaries prepared by the Ministry of Industry. This means that to buy a car loan at a reduced fall into this list of Chevrolet Niva value of 382 thousand rubles. or Ford Focus - 389 thousand rubles. - Motorists will be able to only if the manufacturer reduces the price to a designated government level. Finally, to obtain a soft loan to the buyer will have to provide official income statement on Form PIT-2, and his salary, as reported GZT.ru, has three times the projected monthly mortgage payments. But, as experts note, the participants of this program will save up to 42 thousand rubles for reducing the size of the overpayment on the loan. Car Loan Savings Bank, for example, at the expense of benefits will be issued not under the current 15-17 per cent per annum, and by 7-9 percent.

New "Field" experience along with the tank

For updated Chevrolet Niva showed the audience at a military training ground near Nizhny Tagil. In order to appreciate motorists 'terrain' of quality new car, a partner of "Field" at demonstrations, made the T-90S. New Chevrolet Niva has a number of improved features compared to the old version. Updated "Field" has not changed in the mechanical part, but the interior and exterior was seriously recycling: new lighting, new alloy wheels, steering wheel innovation. Also among the changes - vykidnoy ignition switch with two buttons and more. SUV comes in new colors - dark brown, "Wild plum" and dark-green "Meridian".

Chevrolet Niva again more expensive

From 1 July 2008, retail prices for Chevrolet Niva SUVs complete sets L and LC are increased by 4 thousand rubles, GLS and GLC - 5 thousand. Thus, the cost of cars Chevrolet Niva L will be 372 thousand rubles, LC - 399 thousand rubles, GLS - 409 thousand rubles, and GLC - 436 thousand rubles.

JV «GM-AVTOVAZ» increased car production

For the 6 months of 2008, a joint venture «GM-AVTOVAZ» produced 29 656 cars , an increase of 10.5% over 1H 2007. SOLD - 29 795 vehicles (including carry-over from 2007), including the CIS countries - 2573. This is a 12.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Since the beginning of production with a pipeline joint venture «GM-AVTOVAZ» descended 264 273 cars. SOLD - 264 165 cars, of which exports - 24 796.

The updated Chevrolet Niva will grow by 30-40 thousand rubles

Joint venture «GM-AVTOVAZ» alerted its dealers about the price of an updated Chevrolet Niva. Under the new price list of the least Expensive SUV in the lower trim L and LC - 30 thousand rubles to 412 rubles and 439, respectively (previously - 382 000 and 409, 000). But the recommended retail prices on the version of GLS and GLC has increased by exactly 40 000 to 459 and 486 thousand (previous 419 000 and 446 000 rubles., Respectively). As said by representatives of authorized dealers, a novelty will be available next week.

Chevrolet Niva is recognized as "SUV of the year»

May 22 in Moscow at the Center for Contemporary Art, journalists who write about cars, awarded its prize SUV. A professional jury chose the car, officially presented to the domestic market. At the end sales since 2004, Chevrolet Niva car was awarded "best-selling SUV in 2008." Press Service of the «GM-AVTOVAZ» notes that this is the third since 2006, award, Chevrolet Niva.

Chevy-Niva has a new color!

GM-AVTOVAZ began shipping cars Chevy-Niva color" Barolo "- reddish-brown metallic. The new color replaces the color of the "Extravaganza." In the coming days, the first cars Chevy-Niva color "Barolo" will arrive in dealerships 27 cities, including Togliatti, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Kemerovo, Novosibirsk, Ufa and others. The first Chevrolet Niva car off the line GM-AVTOVAZ September 23, 2002, May 25, 2005 GM-AVTOVAZ said production of 100 000 of the car, they became sedan Chevrolet Viva, which began production in late 2004. A as recently as June 15, 2007 from the conveyor GM-AVTOVAZ gone two hundred thousandth vehicle Chevrolet Niva.

GM threat of bankruptcy will not affect cooperation with AvtoVAZ

Which appeared a few years ago rumors of a possible bankruptcy of a partner and automotive giant OAO "AvtoVAZ" General Motors once again began to disturb the stock market. July 1, 2008. company has published a report on sales in the U.S., which indicated that in June 2008. sales declined by 18.5% over the same period in 2007. Sales for the first half of 2008. decreased by 16.5%. The situation was aggravated analysts Merril Lynch, which lowered the rating on the stock to "buy" to "below market" and said that the U.S. largest automaker may face the threat of bankruptcy. Wednesday, July 2, in trading in U.S. shares General Motors, a member of the Dow Jones collapsed by 15.1%. Trading in securities of U.S. automakers in New York the first time since 1954. completed at less than $ 10 per share. According to the analyst Merrill Lynch, John Murphy, a significant drop in car sales in the U.S. may continue into 2009. "If the situation continues to deteriorate in the market, we can not exclude bankruptcy GM", - he said. According to Dzh.Merfi, companies will have to raise additional funds in the amount of $ 15 billion Forecast GM stock price has been reduced by 75% Dzh.Merfi - up to $ 7 over the past 12 months, GM paper fell by 74%. Experts note that this is the most significant decline among the 30 companies included in the index Dow Jones Industrial Average. Industry analysts believe that the problems at GM will not prevent cooperation with the auto giant's Russian manufacturer, the more that the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" can not be considered too close to the size of the business background of most GM.

Ukraine has reduced prices on popular models of Chevrolet

The official Chevrolet dealer network in Ukraine, the good news! Prices for cars in the Chevrolet Aveo sedan with a 1.6 liter engine for 1750 USD. and the Chevrolet Lacetti in 2000 UAH. From now until August 31, 2008 You can buy Chevrolet Aveo sedan with a 1.6 engine at a price of 74 600 UAH. and Chevrolet Lacetti from 84 510 UAH. There are special credit offers. Special promotion offer credit to Chevrolet cars from OAO "Genealogy Bank": The period of the promotional environment - from 22 July to 31 December 2008; Loan currency - U.S. dollar and the Euro; term loans of up to 7 years; Downpayment client - from 0% if value of the car to 45 thousand dollars. U.S. and 10% if the car price in excess of 45 thousand dollars. U.S. Annual interest rate - 7.7%; Disposable commission - 2.1% Monthly fee - 0.30% loan repayment scheme - a classic, premature withdrawal of credit without any restrictions and penalties; Special promotion offer credit to Chevrolet cars from Open "ERSTU Bank": The period of the promotional environment - 26 May 2008 to August 15, 2008; Loan currency - U.S. dollar (USD); interest rate - 12.15%; The maximum credit for purchase of cars Chevrolet (except Niva) - 7 years (84 months), on cars Chevrolet Niva - 5 years (60 months) Minimum down payment the borrower - 10% of the value of the car, the loan scheme - a standard or anuitetnaya, the customer can choose on their own, one-time commission of the bank - 1,99 % of the loan, including 1% - the fee paid by the customer on the loan amount for cash, 0.99% - the fee the client for settlement and cash servicing costs (CSC), the loan account, monthly commissions for servicing the loan are not available; premature withdrawal of credit without any restrictions and penalties; Prices are as of 28/07/08.

Almost a third of SUVs for sale Chevrolet Niva in the Volga region

As previously reported, in the I half of 2008, GM-AVTOVAZ sold 29,795 vehicles (including carry-over from last year) - a 12.3% increase over the same period in 2007. Of these, the domestic market has been sold 27,222 cars, exceeding last year's figure by 15.4%. According to the analytical agency "AUTOSTAT", the largest volume of sales of Chevrolet Niva SUVs in Russia is on the Volga region - 28%. This is followed by Moscow and St. Petersburg with a share of 21% of total sales GM-AVTOVAZ. Closes the three largest markets joint venture - the Ural region, where 17% of SUVs sold Chevrolet Niva. Currently, service and distribution network of GM-AVTOVAZ in Russia includes 121 dealers, which are located in 79 cities. (A year ago the company had 117 dealers in 80 cities). As analysts' AUTOSTAT "dealer network GM-AVTOVAZ is today one of the largest in Russia. A larger number of dealers have only AvtoVAZ (412 companies in 230 cities and towns), Ford (133 centers in 88 cities), and General Motors (129 companies in 50 cities). On the export side, for the six months of this year, implementation of GM-AVTOVAZ in foreign markets fell by 10.7% and totaled the car in 2573, occupying 8.4% of total sales joint venture. According to "AUTOSTAT" champion for the implementation of an overseas Ukraine - 57.52% of total export sales. Second place goes to Kazakhstan with a share of 19.32% and closes the top three foreign markets GM-AvtoVAZ Azerbaijan - 11.54%. It remains to add that the company has two distributors and dealers of 8 in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Georgia.

The heat, the hijacker triumph

Peak theft accounts for the summer The summer heat is relaxing. But unfortunately not all. Rasseinostyu drivers are avtougonschika. Of the 6238 hijacking occurred in the first half of 2008 in Moscow and Moscow region in 2884 occurred in the summer. This is less than the same period last year, but the trend is the disappearance of machines with premium preserved - they confidently occupy the top lines of the ratings. The first line of the rating "popularity" is Volkswagen Passat, bypassing the much cheaper products AvtoVAZ. This is particularly significant against the background of low-cost "people's" cars Nissan Almera and the Mazda 3 close the twenties rating, Mitsubishi Lancer took a modest 41 position, as does the Ford Focus and the 50th. Model Statistics N hijackings hijacking statistics for Moscow in the Moscow region a VW Passat 195 164 2 194 188 VAZ 2112 VAZ 2109 3 186 183 4 181 164 VAZ 21099 Toyota Camry 5 124 92 6 100 72 Toyota Avensis 7 GAS (all models) 100 64 8 BMW 5 Series 90 102 9 VAZ 2107 86 70 10 86 71 Chevrolet Niva 11 Nissan Primera 75 33 12 74 VAZ 2105 VAZ 2115 69 13 70 65 14 68 56 VAZ 2110 15 Lexus (All Models) 67 53 16 66 49 Mercedes S VAZ 2114 17 64 42 18 Mazda 6 60 - 19 VAZ 2106 59 50 20 54 54 Mercedes E 21 Audi 80 52 63 22 52 71 VW Golf 23 Toyota RAV4 52 31 24 Honda Accord 52 27 25 51 54 VAZ 2104 Mercedes C 26 48 35 27 Toyota Land Cruiser 48 48 28 Niva (All Models) 47 22 29 Nissan Almera 46 37 30 Mazda 3 46 - 31 Nissan Maxima 42 52 32 39 26 VAZ 2111 Audi 100 38 33 73 34 BMW 3 Series 32 26 35 BMW 7 Series 32 39 36 Audi A6 31 41 37 Moskvich (all models) 29 - 38 Opel Astra 29 24 39 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 28 - 40 VAZ 2108 27 47 41 Mitsubishi Lancer 27 25 42 UAZ (All Models) 27 31 43 Infiniti (All Models) 26 15 44 BMW X5 26 28 45 26 23 VAZ 2113 Mercedes ML 46 25 17 47 Audi A4 25 28 48 Opel Corsa June 23 49 Mitsubishi Galant 23 27 50 22 21 Ford Focus Alexey Smirnov

GM management refuses to save the company's dividend

Director General of General Motors Rick Wagoner said yesterday that should be done to avoid bankruptcy the world's largest automaker. GM Guide for the first time 86 years had decided to refuse to pay the quarterly dividend and is considering selling some assets. Wagoner announced yesterday the output path of the crisis. Measures are designed primarily to serious cost reduction group, which should help save $ 15 billion by the end of 2009. It is this amount could save the largest producer of cars from the worst. General Motors is the fourth year, not profit. Last year its losses have reached $ 38.7 billion in early July, the company Merrill Lynch first started talking about the threat of bankruptcy GM. However, until the end of this year, the group still has the means to survive. At the end of March, GM's are at the disposal of $ 23.9 billion, plus the ability to get loans for $ 7 billion - of these funds should be sufficient, the company said. But Wagoner is preparing for another possible recession in the U.S. market. "Our progress is under threat because of the deteriorating economic situation in the U.S." - Rick Wagoner quotes newspaper FT. Last month, GM said that it will help to close four North American plants that produce trucks and SUVs. However, "in the last six weeks of sales in the U.S. market and economic situation in the country continued to deteriorate," - said yesterday the head of the automotive giant. The sharp fall in prices of cars GM, as well as speculation about a possible information about bankruptcy of the company have complicated the process of attracting additional funding.

GM is looking for a place in southern Russia under the second factory

In November of this year, General Motors promises to open in St. Petersburg its first own factory in Russia. However, one American is not enough. Group management home search convenient platform for building a second plant in Russia. The Americans have already visited for this purpose in the Krasnodar region, where they were offered three sites to choose from. At the stage of opening of the first GM plant in Russia immediately thought about the need to build the second. Confidence in this company has, however, was not, but concern still took this step. Official information on this account until you provide, but the indirect evidence already available. Last week, GM delegation arrived in Krasnodar to inspect land for new production. Writes about this today, "Businessman" referring to the deputy head of the department of industry and the construction of the Krasnodar region Vyacheslav Ivanov. Administration Dinskoy district offered a choice of three GM site. Neither production nor any model of Concern wants to collect on a second plant, were not disclosed. We only know that GM wants to produce the Chevrolet and Opel, and that new production will require 500 jobs. On this basis, it could be a plant with capacity of 25-50 thousand cars a year initially. Then the plant will be expanded through the construction of two additional queues. To implement the project within five years. GM in the north of the world's largest automaker is already almost built the first own factory near St.

LADA C-Cross will become the new SUV of AvtoVAZ

The Moscow International Automobile Salon-2008 AvtoVAZ will present its major premiere - a concept car crossover P - LADA C-Cross. It was created on the same platform as the three-door hatchback LADA C, shown last year at the Geneva Motor Show. Like its predecessor, the new concept car designed to demonstrate a promising direction in the development range LADA. Style decision of the concept car meets global trends for car class SUV. The new crossover is distinguished by the original graphic quality, tsvetofakturnoe of the interior, the new implementation of the grille, as well as beige and brown "cinnamon." For exclusive information "AUTOSTAT" dimensions LADA C-Cross are 4410 mm long, 1812 mm wide and 1557 mm in height. The amount of luggage - 350 liters., Curb weight - 1370 kg and a payload over 500 kg. Under the hood of the new crossover will be installed AVTOVAZ engine size in the range of 2 liters. Preliminary estimates show that fuel consumption in combined cycle may be 8.2 liters per 100 km and reach a top speed of 190 km / h. As the "AUTOSTAT" now AvtoVAZ, Renault and develop the concept of range LADA, which will determine the fate of LADA C-Cross. It can be placed on the platform, Renault Megane, either by using components and assemblies Renault. As analysts' AUTOSTAT "recently in the SUV segment there is a tendency, when all the big SUVs share is foreign, especially Japanese brands. Therefore, AvtoVAZ, which produces LADA 4x4 Niva, and also supplies auto kits for GM-AvtoVAZ to produce Chevrolet Niva, intends to enter with LADA C-Cross and a more expensive price segment car class SUV, which is the most promising.

General Motors in the 2nd quarter, suffered a loss of 15.5 billion dollars

The net loss automobile concern General Motors (GM) in the 2nd quarter of 2008 was 15.5 billion dollars, the company said. At the same time for the same period last year, the company recorded a net profit of 784 million dollars revenue of the Group during this period declined by 22.3 percent. - To 38.2 billion dollars in the same time, the report notes that in Europe, sales reached record levels of concern in 590 thousand avtomobiley.V Russian car sales GM rose 48 percent. The company now sells in Russia 2 of the project. GM is a partner of "AvtoVAZ" in a joint venture in Togliatti, which produces cars Chevrolet Niva and Viva. The company also leads the assembly of its vehicles under the brands Cadillac, Hummer and Chevrolet at the facilities of the Kaliningrad JSC "Avtotor." According to GM, the company controls 11.3 percent. Russian car market.

Chevrolet is growing in popularity

Company "UkrAvtoZAZ-service", the official distributor of Chevrolet brand in Ukraine (the subsection "UkrAVTO Corporation"), for the first 6 months of 2008, sold more than 30 000 cars Chevrolet, excluding sales of cars Chevrolet Niva. Chevrolet new record confirms the popularity of these cars among Ukrainian consumers. Clients appreciate the advantages offered by the official distributor in Ukraine: a wide range, well developed dealer network, a stable product warranty policy car brand Chevrolet. The optimal price-quality ratio, a wide range of models, performance indicators for the past five years, meet the expectations of consumers, attracting more and more motorists. For some it was the first Chevrolet 'petrol different "to other reliable assistant, there are those who" moved "by Chevrolet, trying to combine comfort and safety on the road, but everyone gets good governance and freedom of movement comfortable in any direction. The authority confirms the brand and its most popular model in Ukraine - Chevrolet Aveo. It consistently ranks second among the most popular models of new cars over the past two years. A manufacturer of innovative policy permits customers to receive regular new models, and successfully meet their expectations. So, in June in Ukraine can buy a new Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback 3-door or 5-tidvernom body, with manual or automatic transmission. According to forecasts CEO "UkrAvtoZAZ-service" Vakhtang Vasadze until the end of 2008 it is planned to sell five thousand Aveo hatchback and updated, thus, increase the proportion of hatchbacks in total vehicle sales up 25% percent.

In the Samara region hosted All-Russian rally fans of Lada 4x4

At the beginning of August 2008 in the city of Samara region Zhigulevsk the IV All-Russia rally fans of Lada 4x4 and Chevrolet Niva. The event brought together the owners of SUVs vazovskih from Moscow, Kazan, Ufa, Penza, Volgograd, Samara, Togliatti, Zhigulevsk. As part of the rally had been organized the rally-raid "Cultural navigation" in the vicinity of Zhigulevsk and jeep-trial in the city. Note that in the history of the VAZ SUV was delivered to 110 countries. Lada 4x4 is still a success abroad. For example, in 2007, over 14 000 VAZ SUVs were shipped for export. In many countries today, there are clubs of fans of "Niva".

AvtoVAZ may redeem JV "GM-AvtoVAZ"

In Togliatti, Volga automobile plant is considering a buyout of General Motors in its share in the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ". One of the top managers of AvtoVAZ on condition of anonymity said "auto.mail.ru", which is currently considered the scenario where AvtoVAZ will have full control over the joint venture. In AVTOVAZe, reports portal, a worry that the new "Field" is available exclusively under the brand Chevrolet. It is actually on the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" is just an assembly of machines and bodies, engines, transmissions and so on come off the assembly line VAZ. Therefore, to give the joint the company a new SUV, which will appear in 2012-2013, no one is going.

15 riders pre-announced their participation in the Sprint "Cup Sawa - Auto»

15 riders showed up first for the third stage of the Championship of the Pskov region in all-around car - sprinting for motorists' Cup Sawa-Auto, "which will be held in Pskov, next Saturday, August 23. As reported in the Pskov News Release motorsport Federation Pskov region, 11 of them - it's the people of Pskov and 4 riders of the Great Bow. The bulk of participants are expected to be registered to participate in competitions on Friday, August 22. And the 23 numbers before the event, will be set aside for the registration of nonresident drivers. It is expected that participation in the Cup will be representatives from Luga, who usually participate in the Pskov avtomnogobore fairly large quantities. Total organizers expect Cup-Auto Sava 30 - 40 riders. Pskov, Vladimir Kivenko, winner of last year's Cup and the "Auto-Alliance Rally Pskov for motorists," in the upcoming competition will not participate - this year it appears in the classic rally, and amateur championship is not important. Currently he, along with Alexei Rumyantsev is busy preparing to stage the championship of Russia, which will take place in Pskov on 18 - 19 October. Earlier it was reported that the competition organized FASPO, Pskov Regional Council P PICs, the company "Sawa-Auto" with the support of the Committee of Pskov Region on Youth Policy and Sports and the traffic police police department of the Pskov region. Applications for participation in the competition are accepted up to 22 numbers in the Regional Federation of motor sports.

Rural areas have new cars Kuzbass

Today at the Square of the Soviets in Kemerovo Kuzbass representatives of rural areas for business purposes were 32 cars. Keys to the SUV «Chevrolet Niva» villagers on behalf of Governor of Kuzbass handed his deputy - head of the administration of Eugene Baranov. He noted that the material support of rural areas - is the ability to more quickly address potential issues and problems. Currently used in some villages of Kemerovo region has more than 10 settlements, and the remoteness of the district center to villages are sometimes 100 miles. Given that the budgets of settlements are subsidized, it was decided to allocate 12 million rubles from the regional budget for the purchase of cars. New transport transferred to municipal property without compensation. Recall that last year in the rural areas of 35 cars have already been "UAZ".

Every fourth Chevrolet Niva - the color "snow queen

According to the agency "AUTOSTAT", 25% produced at GM-AvtoVAZ Chevrolet Niva SUV painted in bright silver metallic "Snow Queen". Second in demand in the color "palette" of this car is a blue-black metallic "Milky Way" - its share is 18%. And closes the "troika" the most popular colors metallic gray Chevrolet Niva "Quartz", in which 15% is colored SUV from GM-AvtoVAZ. The remaining five shades of color Chevrolet Niva take from 7% to 12% of the total color. It is a dark gray-green metallic "Sochi", light gray-brown metallic "Austeria" light gray-green metallic "Green Bamboo", blue-gray metallic "Sirius" and the red-brown metallic "Barolo." Moreover, as the analysts' AUTOSTAT "update" palette "SUV from GM-AvtoVAZ is precisely among the least popular colors and is aimed at stimulating sales of such vehicles. At the same time the most "hits" are the same shade as the demand for them steadily high. In addition, GM-AvtoVAZ produces a limited time to time party SUVs Chevrolet Niva, painted in exclusive colors. So, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of General Motors Corporation and the 6th anniversary of the beginning of the production Chevrolet Niva SUV was recently produced 140 cars white "Iceberg". In June last year after the release of two hundred thousandth Chevrolet Niva 120 cars were painted in metallic black "Midnight" with bumpers and side moldings Color "Snow Queen".

Summer vacation

Summer vacations at the GM-AVTOVAZ will begin July 19 and will last until 1 August. 2 August the plant will operate as usual. During the scheduled stop will be a pipeline maintenance equipment. Since 21 September, the plant will operate in two shifts five days a week for 8 hours per shift.

In cases of theft Dzerzhinsk spare wheel car "Chevrolet-Niva"

Dzerzhinsk. September 15. NTA-Volga region - in Dzerzhinsk (Nizhny Novgorod region), the cases of thefts of spare wheels from the car "Chevrolet-Niva", according to ATC headquarters Dzerzhinsk. According to the report, recently there have been 10 such incidents, including two - just last week. In one of these losses amounted to five thousand in the other - 10 thousand rubles. In this regard, Dzerzhinsky, the police advised the owners of vehicles "Chevrolet Niva" to remain vigilant and not leave the machine unattended for a long time.

General Motors talked about the future

The marking the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIMS 2008) press conference of General Motors, held on August 21, were disclosed the company's plans in Russia. The official part of the event opened with their performances the first person of the Company - Vice President of GM Europe, President and CEO of GM Russia and CIS, Gabby, Chris (Chris Gubbey) and Director General of GM CIS Jacek Gorski (Jacek Gorski). Chris Gabby said about Russia's role in the development of GM. According to him, Russia has become GM's second largest market in Europe after Britain. The company's sales in Russia for the first half amounted to almost 209 thousand cars. If we talk about "global" updates, that GM plans to begin selling the Russian market of diesel engines. Great Expectations company also holds the "hybrid» Chevrolet Volt. Beginning its sales in Europe scheduled for 2011, and Mr. Gabby expressed hope that both will and Volt on the Russian market. Jacek Gorski also highlighted the recent achievements of the company. Russian market share occupied by GM, currently stands at 11.7%. Sales plan for 2008 is 390 thousand cars, and in 2009, to be sold for four hundred thousand. Jacek Gorski said that Russian dealers could sell more, but everything is decided by the quota. However, we can assume that the downturn in the U.S. market will allow the company to send to Russia, more cars, so that targets can be blocked. To maintain a high level of sales will be more widely used program, and GM Finance GM Insurance.

The second stage of the championship of Belarus Rally-Sprint will be held in Volozhin district

The second stage of the championship of Belarus Rally-Sprint will be held on September 6 in Volozhin district, Minsk region. BelTA was told in the press center DOSAAF republic. This season championship consists of three stages. Following the first race, held in early June, defeated Ming riders: in the first place, Yuri Grishchenko, in second place with a minimum loss was Sergei Ovchinnikov, and the three leaders locked Paul Klimovich. In the team event won by the team RUSTS DOSAAF. But there is still two starts, which will determine the leaders. The organizers guarantee all the fans who came a beautiful sight, a great mood and unforgettable experience for true connoisseurs. On the track will be equipped with a special spectator area, with which you can safely watch the beautiful struggle of the crews. Direct preparation and holding of competitions performs organizational structure DOSAAF Minsk and Minsk region, RUSTS DOSAAF. In addition, the organizers provide all possible assistance to the company IP "Alvesta-M" (registered trade mark "JAF TEA") and OJSC "Minsk-Lada", which gives off-road vehicles "Chevrolet-Niva" for opening and closing tracks.

From 1 September rose Chevrolet Niva

As of today the joint venture «GM-AvtoVAZ" once again raised the prices of cars Chevrolet Niva (Chevrolet Niva) an average of 10 000. This decision was justified by the overall inflationary situation in the country and rise in prices of materials, primarily steel. On September 1, 2008 retail prices for Chevrolet Niva (Chevrolet Niva) are: L - 382 000 rubles, LC - 409 000 rubles, GLS - 419 000 rubles, GLC - 446 000 rubles.

Chevrolet Niva color "Iceberg" is available for sale

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of General Motors Corporation and the 6th anniversary of the commencement of off-road Chevrolet Niva «GM-AvtoVAZ" has released a special batch of 140 cars Chevrolet Niva exclusive color "Iceberg." In the near future they will be shipped to each dealer «GM-AvtoVAZ", including in the company "UkrAvtoZAZ Service", which sells Chevrolet Niva in Ukraine. As reported by "Autocentre" the press service of the joint venture, "Iceberg" - smooth white color, without any metallic or mica additives. A higher level of brightness as compared to single layer is achieved through a transparent lacquer, enamel covering the base. Deposition of this color is the same as for the metallics. It remains to add that the car Chevrolet Niva «Iceberg" was first presented at the International Motor Show Moscow 2008.

Extension of the summer holidays

GM-AVTOVAZ inform the extension of the summer vacation until August 8 due to changes in production schedule of "AvtoVAZ". About the beginning of the pipeline to be announced.

The resumption of the pipeline

August 9 after the summer holidays GM-AVTOVAZ resumed car production Chevrolet NIVA. Since 21 September, the plant will operate in two shifts five days a week for 8 hours per shift

The results of production and sales for the nine months of 2010

During the first 9 months of this year from the conveyor GM-AVTOVAZ descended 24,617 cars Chevrolet NIVA, which is 65.03% over the same period of 2009. Shipments to dealers totaled 24,757 vehicles, including the CIS countries - 1263, which is 52.3% more than the same period last year. In September, Russia has been shipped to dealers 3568 car, which is 46.1% more than in August. In particular, the recycling program implemented in 359 cars Chevrolet NIVA. This is a 91% increase the previous month. In the seven months of the recycling program was sold by dealers 2564 car. Since the beginning of the production was shipped to dealers 336 455 cars Chevrolet NIVA, including the CIS countries - 28 846.

Chevrolet Niva has risen to 5,000 rubles

Since the first January 2010 Chevrolet Niva SUVs to trim L, LC, GLS, GLC rose by 5 000. As reported in the company, this is due to inflation and increasing operating costs and increased prices for a number of components. Thus, the cost of Chevrolet Niva is now 429 000 rubles a complete set of L, 458 000 rubles (LC), 478 000 rubles (GLS) and, finally, the GLC version will cost 505 000 rubles.

The new "Field". The first drawings

In the Brazilian media today, quite unexpectedly, the first images of new generation ... Lada Niva. According to the journalists of this country, the new Niva will be collected not only in Russia but also directly in Brazil under the brand ... Renault. In this case, the Niva will be the most affordable SUV in Brazil (which is why the possibility of this model has caused so much interest). I must say at once - the next generation Lada Niva (or Lada 4x4) will be built on the new platform, so as to upgrade the old stock "Niva" model 70 of the last century has been exhausted. Most likely, Lada Niva new generation will be based on the current Chevrolet Niva. SUV brand Lada still will not have a large number of "bells and whistles" - this will keep the price at a minimum. However, modern safety requirements will still need to equip designers with at least two car airbags and ABS.

GM-AVTOVAZ inspects cars 1720 Chevrolet NIVA

GM-AVTOVAZ informed about the inspection car 1720 Chevrolet NIVA, shipped to dealers from November 23 to December 2, 2010, in connection with the possibility of manifestation of the defect brake hose front brake. This defect can lead to reduced service life of the brake hose. In the event of a defect will be fixed the dealer as recommended by GM-AVTOVAZ by the manufacturer. Customers who bought cars shipped during this period, notified of the need for verification. The company apologizes for any inconvenience.

Second-generation Chevrolet Niva is not far off ...

Concern General Motors offered to AvtoVAZ to modernize its services off-road vehicle Lada 4x4 - reported by the president of the AvtoVAZ, Igor Komarov. However, while not entirely clear about what kind of upgrade in question. After all, in private conversations before the leaders of AvtoVAZ claimed that today upgraded Lada 4x4 is virtually impossible. The car has developed its own stock to improve, after all, we recall, it was first shown in 1977! And for dramatic improvements need to create an entirely new body. Therefore, we can make the assumption that GM offers AvtoVAZ to build a new Lada 4x4, based on the current Chevrolet Niva, which, incidentally, used many elements from the Lada 4x4. At the same time with the development of a new generation of Lada 4x4 Togliatti will go and create a second generation of Chevrolet Niva

GM-AVTOVAZ plan increases the production of cars Chevrolet NIVA

In 2011, the joint venture plans to produce about 52 thousand cars of Chevrolet NIVA. Starting from January 17, GM-AVTOVAZ increase daily output to 224 Chevrolet NIVA vehicles (plus 28). This is made possible by the resumption of the second shift, introduced September 21 2010. Today the company operates in two shifts five days a week for 8 hours per shift.

Better and more expensive

After recently postponed a major technical upgrade Chevrolet Niva SUV and got to the Ukrainian market. Niwa sores known: torque ripple on cardan shafts, vibrations in the gearshift range 3500-4500 rev / min and rattle in the engine compartment. Flowed seals in the engine and transmission slide front seats creaking, quickly covered with rust leashes wipers, "tupili" reel seat belts ... What is done? Instead of frogs in the drive shafts CV joints appeared, and, importantly, new shafts are interchangeable with the old. In the transfer case output shafts planted in double row bearings. Oil seals are designed to rid the company Freudenberg power unit from leaking oil. The design of the lever box added to the rubber damping pad, and to eliminate rattling hood should new heat shields. On leashes wipers - better corrosion protection. Under the hood - exclusive self-sealing leaking coolant clamps, corrosion resistant Torx screws and mounting bracket for a new battery. Worth it worth it? We were not confined to half-measures and have updated Niva in mileage on the roads of the Caucasus. About how she showed herself against the background of modern five crossovers, read in this issue Autoreview on page 14. A presentation of Ukrainian Shnivy CEO visited GM-AvtoVAZ joint venture Jeffrey Glover, who reiterated that Ukraine remains a priority for Shnivy export market. If a failure in 2009, we had sold only 208 cars (the second "export" after the result of Azerbaijan, where he managed to sell 220 cars), then this year, we no competition: the first nine months of Ukrainians bought 672 SUV (53% of exports) .

Special edition Chevrolet NIVA

October 21 has begun shipping SUVs Chevrolet NIVA exclusive color "Lilac" (cero-metallic lilac) to authorized dealers GM-AVTOVAZ. Special issue dedicated to the 300 SUVs 8th anniversary of the beginning of the production Chevrolet NIVA. The interior of the car assembly GLC has a new seat upholstery and door inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel, chrome (an insert on the glove box, hand brake, RK, CPT). The exterior - tinted windows, white blinkers, painted rails and partially painted front bumper, alloy wheels VICOM 16 ", cap and label spare-wheel Special Edition. In the near future Chevrolet NIVA color "Lilac" will be shipped in Izhevsk, Saratov, Kumertau, Moscow, Prokopyevsk, Stavropol, Ekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg, Severodvinsk, Kursk, Krasnodar, Ufa, Tyumen, Petrozavodsk , Kazan, Novosibirsk. Auto Special Edition will receive all official dealers GM-AVTOVAZ. Retail price will be an SUV 521 000 rubles.

Renault Duster - rival?

At the end of this year at the Moscow plant "Avtoframos", Renault will launch production of crossover Duster. Because of its low price (it is expected that Duster will cost between 500 and 000) the car may well be a market leader in SUV, even, perhaps, he could overtake the Chevrolet Niva. Renault Duster will be built on the same platform as the Sandero and Logan. Budget crossover will be equipped with both front and all wheel drive. In Europe the car will get three motors: one petrol (1.6-liter, 110 hp) and two diesel units (1.6 liters, 85 and 110 hp).

The results of production and sales in 2010

At the end of 2010. pipeline joint venture with 36 996 vehicles descended Chevrolet NIVA, which is 60.15% higher than in 2009. Dealers shipped 36,837 vehicles, including the CIS countries - in 1924, which is 51.59% higher than last year. Since the beginning of the production sold 348 425 cars Chevrolet NIVA, including the CIS countries - 29 507. To date, sales of cars Chevrolet NIVA is carried out 150 dealers in the Russian Federation, 8 and 3 dealers distributor in the CIS countries.

Chevrolet Niva and Belogorie 2011

Car Chevrolet NIVA became a member of the Russian Championship Rally-Raid Baja "Belogorie-2011" Today and tomorrow, a stage of the tournament will be held in the Belgorod region. On winter trail will prepared by the SUV (hull number 201), piloted by the legendary ace Togliatti, multiple champion of Russian rally-raid, a ring and track racing Yuri Borovikov. Participants rally to overcome a winter route length 924 km, of which 524 km will be crews in high-speed mode.

Joint venture «GM-AvtoVAZ" newly launched production of Chevrolet Niva.

Between 10 and 11 and 14 February this year due to short supply of components assembly line was stopped. Compensation for the downtime for employees will be made in accordance with the Labor Code in the amount two-thirds of the average wage. Starting today, the pipeline joint venture will operate five days a week in two shifts 8-hour mode, Rosbalt. This year the company intends to produce about 52 thousand cars Chevrolet Niva - 40% more than in 2010. According to the Automobile Manufacturers Committee of the Association of European Businesses selling Chevrolet Niva in Russia in January rose by 28% to $ 2492 machine.

The increase in prices

Starting March 1, 2011 retail prices for cars Chevrolet NIVA ALTC L, LC, GLS, GLC increased by 5 000. Thus, the cost of cars will be Chevrolet NIVA L 434.000,00 rubles, LC - 463.000,00 rubles, GLS - 483.000,00 rubles, GLC - 510 000.00 rubles. Higher prices for cars due to inflation, rising prices of components and an increase in operating expenses.

GM-AVTOVAZ suspends pipeline

GM-AVTOVAZ suspend production car in Chevrolet NIVA period 10, 11 and 14 February 2011 in connection with the short supply of components. Compensation for the downtime for employees will be made in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation in the amount two-thirds of the average wage. Starting from February 15, the conveyor venture will operate five days a week in two shifts 8-hour mode.

Production of Chevrolet Niva stopped

From 3 to 5 March was stopped assembling SUVs Chevrolet Niva, because of the increase in demand for the car, the contractors did not have time to deliver parts to the factory. Component manufacturers are not keeping pace with the growth capacity of the plant in Togliatti. Thus, occasionally have to stop the assembly. A similar incident occurred at the plant in February this year when due to lack of equipment the company had incurred losses, and products were produced on 5% less than planned. Because of delays in 2011, the company was unable to produce 1,3 thousand car "Niva". The plans at GM-AvtoVAZ to produce up to 52 thousand cars this year.

Without the right to sell ...

To improve the quality of service and improve the supply of the owners of Chevrolet NIVA original spare parts and consumables recommended by the company GM-AVTOVAZ opens service network of dealers. The service dealer is able to carry out warranty and post-Chevrolet NIVA, routine maintenance work on vehicles as well as to order spare parts, accessories and maintenance supplies directly from the GM-AVTOVAZ. Servicing dealers are not authorized to sell new Chevrolet NIVA. Currently, service dealers opened in Voronezh, Orenburg, St. Petersburg and Astrakhan.

Chevrolet Niva in 9th place in sales in 2010.

Russians happy to compensate for the recent inability to afford a new car for the crisis. Sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in 2010 rose by one third, according to the Association of European Businesses. Especially distinguished himself in December - the last month consumers bought 60% more cars than during the same period a year earlier. New owners for twelve months gained 1.9 million vehicles. Experts such activity did not expect buyers. - The rate of recovery of the Russian automotive market have exceeded our initial forecast, creating a steady positive trend of development, starting from April 2010 - said David Thomas, chairman of the Automobile Manufacturers Committee of the Association. At 2011, given the positive statistics, build even more optimistic forecasts. It is assumed that the dealers would leave 2.24 million vehicles. - Results of 2010 make us optimistic. As maintain high oil prices and strengthening the Russian economy, the Russians back confidence in the future, and purchasing habits began to grow again, - said Mark Ovenden, vice-chairman of the Committee. - Forecasts for 2011 is quite positive, unless, of course, the Russian economy and currency will continue to grow. We welcome the extension of recycling programs and used cars, preferential loans, which will certainly contribute to the development of the automotive industry, but it should be noted that 80% of sales in these programs have on low-cost automobiles traditional Russian producers.

Chevrolet Captiva and Chevrolet NIVA tested in the Carpathian Mountains

In the heart of the Carpathians - the ski resort Bukovel, held a unique automotive event - Festival "UkrAVTO 4x4", organized by the Ukrainian Motor Corporation. Among all automotive brands represented at the festival, the legendary off-road Chevrolet NIVA, and Chevrolet Captiva crossover shown themselves to be the best car for trips to the snow-covered mountain serpentine, winding forest trails, ascent and descent. UkrAVTO Corporation, which includes a distribution company, "General Auto Group", the official distributor of Chevrolet in Ukraine, has organized the first Festival of SUVs "UkrAVTO 4x4", which took place in the popular ski resort Bukovel, at an altitude of nearly 1,200 m. The festival program was divided into two parts. The first two days of the Festival cars tested by representatives of the media. In the following days to take part in the activity of car festival to all guests of the ski resort. To carry out test-drives have been designed routes with snow cover, drawn-out turns and steep turns. Guests of the Festival had the opportunity to try off-road cars Chevrolet in real severe conditions, to test the resistance of vehicles to heavy loads and to determine their level of control on mountain roads. Crossover Chevrolet Captiva, specially designed for the modern family, well adapted to winter conditions and showed his best side. This car with a monocoque body is equipped with four-wheel drive with front wheel slippage has short overhangs and high ground clearance and large wheel arches for a strong reserve.

Introduction of company Freudenberg seals at the nodes and transmission components Chevrolet NIVA

2 February at GM-AVTOVAZ commenced production of complete sets of cars Chevrolet NIVA L, LC, GLS, GLC, equipped with seals company Freudenberg (Germany) at the nodes and transmission units. Innovation has reduced the amount of leakage of oil through the seals and the transfer case gears front and rear axle, which will undoubtedly affect the divergence term data collection. Thus, we managed to increase customer satisfaction products of the company.

GM-AVTOVAZ produces 350,000th car Chevrolet NIVA

January 14 conveyor GM-AVTOVAZ came 350,000th car. They became the Chevrolet NIVA 1.7l. GLS color "Milky Way". The first Russian SUV Chevrolet NIVA was released in September 2002. More than 8 years at the JV has been made, including the 4210 Chevrolet Viva sedans and SUV 1032 Chevrolet NIVA 1.8l. (FAM1). To date, Chevrolet NIVA 1,7 liters. ALTC L, LC, GLS and GLC painted in nine colors. Car sales Chevrolet NIVA implemented through a dealer network of more than 150 dealers in the Russian Federation, 8 and 3 dealers distributor in the CIS countries. Company GM-AVTOVAZ, founded General Motors, AvtoVAZ and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in 2001, became the first major international joint venture in the Russian automotive industry.

Chevrolet Niva - the source of endless emotions

GM - AvtoVAZ unveiled a new advertising concept and marketing strategy for the current year, announced today, February 7, Autostat agency. The vision and strategy presented at the recent marketing conference dealers. As described AUTOSTAT the press service of GM - AvtoVAZ, their start coincided with the introduction of new standards for advertising a global brand Chevrolet. They are designed to emphasize the main competitive advantage Niva Chevrolet - universality. Slogan strategy - "Chevrolet Niva - the source of endless emotions." The marketing strategy has not changed significantly. According to the results of marketing research, price positioning relative to competitors Chevrolet Niva remains the same, a portrait of the owner was not significantly changed. "That's why we consistently continue the course taken in 2010 because its effectiveness has been proved. What really changed is the level of supply of our promotional materials. We invest in the quality of advertising, as our product - part of a global brand Chevrolet "- reported in GM - AvtoVAZ. To improve the effectiveness of marketing programs, instead of "carpet covering advertising" marketing GM - AvtoVAZ moving to address. For this purpose, various tools BTL and CRM-systems. GM - AvtoVAZ supports the club movement, developing client services, pays great attention to feedback.

At the Chevrolet Niva increased warranty

Also, change mileage at which the damage can be repaired by the manufacturer. Previously, the threshold of the maximum range of 30 thousand kilometers, and now it increased to 35 thousand kilometers. The warranty on body rust remained unchanged at 6 years or 90,000 miles. Recall that came into being Americanized Niva in 2002, seven years later, she experienced a restyled exterior and interior, and last year carried out a number of technical changes. Thus, the car was upgraded drive shaft, transfer case lever and gearbox. The machine also reduces noise and improved ride.

General Motors will reduce the number of production models

One of the largest U.S. automakers, the company General Motors, is going to have to reduce the number of future blizhashem various mid-size models, sold under the brands Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick and Saturn. Now the model number of these companies are 15 different mid-size cars, but after a few years, according to Bloomberg, they will only have 10. For comparison, in 1997, General Motors issued 23 mid-size car, and only in the line of Chevrolet, there were five similar models. Such a decision management concern, according to experts, can help free up part of the industrial and financial resources, and build more flexible, individual sales strategy for each model. A similar approach is already used by companies Toyota and Honda, which has long occupied the top ranks of monthly sales of its models the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It is also worth noting that the medium-sized models take the production program of concern rather sizeable proportion. For example, last year at GM plants were produced about 1.2 million vehicles in this class in the amount of 18.7 billion dollars, representing about 18 percent of North American revenues.

Export version of the Chevrolet-Niva will be one year

Sale of export modification SUV Chevrolet-Niva (Chevrolet Niva), will not begin before spring 2004. This was announced by director general of JV GM-AvtoVAZ, John Mylonas at the informal meeting with representatives of Togliatti media. According to news agency Ladaonline, the first copies of the export version of the Chevrolet Niva will appear in October this year. However, it will only prototypes, which will go to trial and that will continue to adapt off-road vehicle for the needs of foreign buyers. And it will work as specialists Volga car, and another 13 employees of companies belonging to the concern General Motors. So the trade cars actually go on sale a year later. Without this aid, according to Mylonas, lapping the car would take about four years. Recall that the export version of the Chevrolet Niva SUV will be different from selling to our domestic market version of the existence of the new engine Opel, imported gear, new transfer case and some other parts and components. Little change, and finish the car. Meanwhile, the export version of the SUV will cost considerably more expensive. If the base Chevrolet Niva in Russia is worth 8000 dollars, that future innovation will be worth at least 2-2.5 thousand dollars more.