Normal "Niva" VAZ gather now in one shift

Since the beginning of August 62nd housing assembly and car body production of VAZ, which collect the usual 214-w "Niva" switched to single-shift operation. This was announced by director of assembly and car body production of VAZ Shendyapin Valentin, during a holiday dedicated to the birthday of the UPC, which took place last Saturday. The press center told VAZ LADAONLINE confirmed the information. The company said that due to the transition to single-shift operation, respectively, and reduced the rate of assembly "Neve", but exact figures planirumogo release SUV VAZ-21214 in the fall and winter of this year, found it difficult to call. According LADAONLINE, initial plans for this year's WHA include the production of 24 500 SUV VAZ-21214 and a complete cessation of building in Togliatti, in September this year. Subsequently, with the significant surge in consumer demand for these legendary off-road vehicles, plans to collect them have been adjusted upwards, and the final folding of the production program on hold. In the media with links to top-managers of the plant, even held information about what ordinary "Niva" will be produced before 2006 that stipulated in the agreement itself and the vase with General Motors. Recall that the assembly of VAZ-21214 SUV early this year has been mastered in Kazakhstan, but there is still an annual release schedule is much less AVTOVAZ, only 10 thousand pieces. In the pilot production of the VAZ issue continues long "Niva" VAZ-2131.

"Togliatti Motor Show" is completed

Last weekend, finishes ninth, "Togliatti Motor Show". The main feature of this show in the automotive capital of Russia, in the opinion of many visitors was the unexpected total domination of foreign cars. AvtoVAZ, as we reported earlier, confined to the organization of the playground, "I paint the" Lada "and stand design-center with two conceptual models" Project 1121 "and" Karat ", whose future still uncertain. VAZ dealers, but like other Russian car , show in general was nothing. Togliatti tuning company, all as a "spread" to the new object to the application of his work, "Chevrolet Niva." As a result, the number of tuning "dozens" exposed in the walls of the "Olympus" has declined considerably, virtually equaling the number of "ottyuningovannyh" "Chevrolet Niv." central benches AUTOSALON All were given the power of foreign car dealers. Value of our cars and cars were about 1 in 4. Among the foreigners, especially distinguished dealers, "Toyota" - of "The Vikings" and "Tone Auto. "Representing the full range of cars of this world leader, and competing with each other for the hearts and wallets of potential buyers, they are all wishing the kids were given balloons and adults" uncles "and" aunts "were invited to sit in the salons," Corolla "and" Avensis " . Well, the most representative masters "seduced" the charms of the new "Land Cruiser", "Prado" or "Lexus" ...

The export version of the "Chevrolet-Niva" show on the Auto Show in St. Petersburg

Export version of an SUV, "Chevrolet-Niva" is now in full swing preparing for production. It will be a powerful engine of brand "Opel" and the Japanese transmission. Standard equipment will include ABS, two airbags and a number of innovations which are in current versions of the machine yet. Some journalists will be able to see this vehicle tomorrow, to celebrate the first anniversary of the launch pipeline, "GM - AvtoVAZ". And the general public it will be presented at the Auto Show in St. Petersburg in late October. This was the director of JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" John Mylonas live radio Togliatti "New Century". There, in St. Petersburg, John Milonas promised to make a statement about the new model, which will be made in a joint venture in Togliatti. According to him, the decision is made, but the reporters and the public is a little patience, this decision will be made public next month. John Milonas also said that shortly JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" will move to recalculate the price of SUVs "Chevrolet-Niva" from dollars into euros. According to him, it may slightly raise the ruble cost of cars from Togliatti, but the machines will be introduced in a number of design changes to improve mission and performance of consumer utility. According to John Mylonas, despite a significant increase in production, the demand for "Chevrolet Niva" is still great, and many buyers have to wait up to 3 months.

Plant "GM-AvtoVAZ" went on vacation

From July 21, most of the staff of the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" is on vacation. It will last until August 3 when the assembly line will work again venture in Togliatti. But the rest is not the whole factory. In the former mode work sales, finance, work is underway to redevelop warehouses, the integration of materials. After two weeks of stopping the pipeline company to start work in 3 shifts, and this dictates a different pace. Preparatory work to build such a regime SUVs "Chevrolet-Niva" and conducted during the current hiatus in the pipeline. Office staff in joint ventures for the last two months of intensive training is the selection of workers for the company, and the number of employees in a planned joint venture increases. Lack of wanting to get a job there. Now the company employs about 800 people, and soon the number will increase by about another 200. At a briefing in Moscow, the head of GM CIS Heidi Makormak told reporters that the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to introduce a third shift from 3 August 2003. (Although the previously held information about the transition to this mode of operation from 18 August to prim.LADAONLINE). According to Heidi Makormak, the introduction of the third shift is necessary to fulfill the production plan for 2003, which is set at 36 thousand cars. In addition, said H. Makormak until the end of the joint venture should produce a thousand cars by 2004.

After tempering conveyor GM-AvtoVAZ joint venture earned in full force and effect

From August 4 after two weeks of vacation JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" in Togliatti resumed assembly of vehicles "Chevrolet-Niva". In accordance with the plan on August 18, the plant should go to three shifts, BelTA LADAONLINE in the enterprise. Recruitment of additional staff are currently training. Working the night shift more responsible and will be entrusted to workers who already have experience of working on the assembly line. During August, the company intends to be close to the planned targets the assembly of Chevrolet Niva - 12 cars per hour. It is estimated LADAONLINE, for the annual plan of 35 000 vehicles, JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" to release in August - December more than 5,000 vehicles per month. Director General of "GM-AvtoVAZ" said John Mylonas such volumes of cars is quite real. Today the JV has 25 dealers formally implement the car "Chevrolet-Niva" in 14 cities of Russia. In August, plans to open several more. Among the expected - in the cities of Omsk and Ufa, as well as new dealers in Moscow. A queue of willing to purchase SUV Chevrolet Niva is still preserved. But the waiting time is reduced. Today, from the moment of application until the car is about six weeks. At the beginning of the year waiting period was 3-4 months, depending on the region.

"Chevrolet-Niva" - the best Russian product in its class

On the eve of the celebrations dedicated to the first year of the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ", John Mylonas, CEO of the joint venture, a live radio station "New Age" answered questions from local media. Leading the live broadcast, Vyacheslav Strochenkov promised that today would be hot - because there are a lot of questions, and John Milonas will "sweat" on the answers. "I'm from Greece and the heat hard to scare me" - said General Director of JV. Pace of communication has been given almost the same as on an assembly line for production of "Neve Chevrolet" - not a second of inactivity. For half an hour the ether was to get answers to more than a dozen questions, and we must remember that in this period are translations from English questions and answers and two more commercial breaks. Here are some snippets of communication in the air. Korr.radiostantsii 'New Age': Were you able to carry out planned for this year's plans? George Mylonas: Almost all plans have been implemented. Still have remained some time before the end of this year, in order to meet the planned volumes of production. All other positions have been carried out in strict accordance with the plan. Under the plan, 2 April, we opened a new shop painting, at the same time we introduced a second shift in May, we were certified according to ISO 9000. The only thing that has not yet succeeded, it is necessary to reach volumes of production, but we have another three months, and we hope that by AvtoVAZ, on delivery of sufficient body and we will be able to fulfill this plan.

The updated engine for "Chevrolet Niva"

Engine with overhead generator will be installed on the car "Chevrolet-Niva" 2004 model year. The first prototypes of the so-called "23rd" engine with overhead generator appeared in 1995. Then there were several series of refinement and the final revision took place a year ago. In just three months, "23rd" engine has been improved based on the pump power steering. This change was required under the terms of the contract for the production of "Chevrolet Niva" on the CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ". On a new engine generator, water pump and power steering pump driven by a belt, and not two as previously. The traditional V-belt has been replaced by a new one - ribbed, which is used today throughout the world. V-belt drive reliability was inadequate, and the resource of a new, multi-ribbed belt is for the engine, said Alexei Palamarchuk, head of the upgraded engines of the Directorate of Technical Development of OJSC "AvtoVAZ". Moving the generator - not only processing engine. Vladimir Zolotouhin, a leading designer of the project, calls, among others, the following: an optimized engine intake tract, the electronic engine management system with multiple injection, a progressive chain camshaft drive (not used two-row, as the "classics", and single-strand chain), "Star" produced by advanced technology - accurate cutting of sheet steel with hardened teeth HDTV, hydraulic chain tensioner and hydraulic valve lever support, which eliminates the need for adjusting the clearance operations in the timing and lift chains.

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" celebrated the first birthday

September 23, 2004 was a year the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ". The ceremony was dedicated to this event attended by the mayor of Tolyatti, Nikolai Utkin, administration area and the city, Chairman of the Board of Directors of OAO "AvtoVAZ" Vladimir Kadannikov, President and CEO of OAO "AvtoVAZ" Vitaly Vilchik and other executives of AvtoVAZ. The regional governor Konstatin Titov had expected meeting at the ceremony did not appear. Congratulating the team on the first anniversary of the start of the plant, General Manager "GM-AvtoVAZ" John Mylonas reminded guests of the main achievements of the past year. For the year produced about 13 000 vehicles (of which 11 533 were sold - at morning September 23). The rate of car production "Chevrolet-Niva" picking up exactly according to plan. March 30 factory began work in two, and on August 18 in three shifts. To date, more than 200 vehicles per day off the production line. And the end of 2003 the plant plans to produce another 22 thousand. Production plans remain the same: for the next year - 60 000 units, and in 2005, when the plant will reach its design capacity - 75 000. A few more significant dates: April 2 - start painting production of the sovremenngo in Europe, May 27 - certification of the company by the standards of ISO 9001:2000, July 15 - signed an agreement with the bank "The Russian Standard" by which consumers more cham 11 Russia can buy a car, get a loan for 2 years.

Three Star Export "Chevrolet-Niva"

At the reception to mark the first anniversary of the start-up plant to produce passenger SUV, "Chevrolet-Niva" CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" introduced a new version of the car. Chief designer of the company Vadim Klassen said the changes made in the design of the car to be produced for export. The engine capacity of 1.8 liters family opel-1, used on models Opel Corsa, Astra and Zafira has been redesigned to accommodate a transverse position hood space. Power Car grown by 1.5 times compared with released version. Increased diameter of the clutch - 228 mm. Change gear box is set to Japanese, such as what cars are equipped with a Suzuki Vitara. This project eliminated one of the bottlenecks earlier version of "Chevrolet Niva," - when the box and transfer box were connected promvalom. Promval not aggregated with the PPC and transfer case. Reduced noise, vibration. Been fine-tuning and suspension vehicle. Modified front suspension geometry, the characteristics of the front and rear springs, change of center of mass - lowered by 10 mm lower and moved forward - all this has affected the handling. Export version of the "Chevrolet-Niva" surpasses all the counterparts in control. At the request of the correspondent LADAONLINE Vadim Klassen reported on crash tests, which involved "Chevrolet-Niva" Export performance: "We conducted two crash tests - one internal to the SEC VAZ and the second - with the magazine" Auto Review "in Moscow.

"Chevrolet-Niva" is becoming more and more

October 1, dealers JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" begin to accept applications for car "Chevrolet-Niva" from customers on a new calculation of conditional one. Instead, the dollar value of SUV calculation now takes the "Euro", which automatically raises the value of the ruble by about 15%. Thus the cost of two complete sets SUVs "Chevrolet-Niva" "L" and "GLS" at CU (8500 and 9800) remained the same, but the complete set ourselves a number of changes aimed at improving the reliability, durability, practicality and comfort of our vehicles. Machines that buyers will order from authorized dealers "GM-AvtoVAZ" after October 1 will be marked is 2004 model year and have some fundamental differences. This was reported by news agency LADAONLINE Director of Public Relations "GM-AvtoVAZ" Vladimir Derbenev. The main distinguishing feature of the car engine is a 2004 with top of the generator, which greatly improved the performance characteristics of "Niva Chevrolet." Himself a new generator is now more reliable and durable. The design of the engine also used poly belt instead of the traditional V-shaped. Conventional exhaust gas is replaced by a system of production Tenneco (Germany). Added cooling power steering fluid, which, according to experts, "GM-AvtoVAZ", will operate the machine in the highland areas of low atmospheric pressure, for example in the Caucasus or in China. In addition, the basic package "Chevrolet Niva" is now set to mirror electronically, in addition to greater convenience, reduced to a minimum vibration mirror at high speeds.

30 years of life "Niva»

The idea of ??production at the Volga Automobile Plant-wheel drive vehicle "for the laborers of the village," belongs to the chairman of the Council of Ministers Alexei Kosygin. He expressed it in the summer of 1970. But the story of "live" car with the name "Field" began in 1973. The first two cars E-2121, manufactured in the early 70s at the WHA had discovered the body. As the power plant was used only appeared that the 1.6-liter engine. At trial, both E-2121 proved to be a good side, so work on them continued. However, in the process of preparing a second series of experimental samples in the WGC was a small technological revolution: instead of an open body, promising polnoprivodnik received ... indoor, all-metal! At the same time machine has its own name - "Field." It was in 1973. Four prototypes of the E-2121 with all-metal body has successfully completed the full cycle of tests on avtopoligone NAMI, the Russian off-road, as well as in Central Asian deserts and mountain passes of the Pamir-Altai. Because the third series of cars were immediately submitted to the state tests, which resulted in the "Niva" was recognized as "suitable for putting on the production and export deliveries." In 1976, the WHA was collected first experimental-industrial batch of 50 cars VAZ-2121, and the following year began mass production of the "Field". The success of the SUV AVTOVAZ was simply stunning, not only in "rural workers", and not only in our country! "Field" immediately won international recognition, and successfully sold to many countries and to this day.

"Chevrolet-Niva" has taken a blow to European requirements

This fall, the journalists' Autoreview "took part in the crash-test" Chevrolet Niva "with a finalized body of AvtoVAZ in the laboratory and conducted its own crash test similar to serial machines Dmitrovsky range. Requirements for the strike is already known for a long time, since the Russian "Chevy" getting ready "to light" outside Russia, and it should be tested only by the rules of EuroNCAP, at a speed of 64 km / h offset the impact. "Food for Thought" in the wording of the automotive popular newspaper, after participating in two crash tests, probably have been obtained. Therefore, most of the article published in number 19, "Auto Review" is replete with a number of interesting comparisons, and both the vehicles affected by the destructive testing, and approaches to business, and "our" and foreign counterparts. "Chevrolet-Niva" will soon be the safest Russian car, and even overtake on the Parameter many foreign cars. This final conclusion can be drawn from the article. She will Airbag, belt tensioners, and will be upgraded body. Such a "Chevrolet-Niva" is very safe to the car is shown the impact test. Sumarno she scored 28 points (12.5 and 15.6 per wheel for side impact) - a solid four star result in the level of good cars! There is reason to rejoice for the JV "GM - AvtoVAZ", though this is only in the future. While in the production and sale are other "Chevy Niva-'.

"Chevrolet-Niva" is okrashevatsya in three new colors

JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" intends to expand the color gamut produced cars "Chevrolet-Niva", adding to the existing three new colors: dark blue, beige and dark gray metallic. This was reported in LADAONLINE press service. Recall that the current color scheme SUVs "Chevrolet-Niva" coming down the conveyor JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" in Togliatti is composed of four colors: white, dark green, dark cherry and silver. The car is sold in two trim levels while L-value of 8500 Euro and the cost of GLS-9800 Euro. Export version of the "Chevrolet-Niva" with the engine Opel 1.8 liter and Japanese PPC should be on sale in autumn 2004 and will cost in the range of 12-13 thousand Euro. At the end of October JV has 34 dealers in 26 cities in Russia later this year plans to increase the number of dealers to 38-mi, and the next year to 75 years. This year, the joint venture will release 28-30 thousand SUVs, although the original plans had been scheduled production of 35,000 units. Reduction of release, according to director John Mylonas SP due to the inability of the main provider of enterprise (AVTOVAZ) to perform this year all the required volume of supplies of bodies "Chevrolet-Niva".

JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" no plans to increase the warranty period for "Chevrolet Niva"

JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" no plans to increase the warranty period for "Chevrolet Niva," according to a press release from the company following a press conference at the auto show "Auto + Automechanika" -2003 in St. Petersburg. In contrast to the 2-year warranty offered now at AvtoVAZ car "Lada", JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" gives garanitiyu only for 1 year. Recall that the current warranty on the car "Chevrolet-Niva" includes: Free removal of any vehicle faults associated with defects in individual parts and workmanship, within twelve months from the date of sale of the car first purchaser, or until the mileage does not exceed 30 000 kilometers (whichever comes first). Spare parts used in warranty repairs a car and the warranty of the manufacturer, which will expire simultaneously with the end of the warranty period on the car. Replaced parts become the property of the manufacturer. In the commitment "GM - AvtoVAZ is also a guarantee against rust on body parts over the lifetime of the car" Chevrolet Niva ", which is six years or 90,000 kilometers (depending on whichever is earlier). For all claims in relation to that fault, and vehicle for warranty repairs must have: warranty, service history and a certificate of registration of the vehicle. In accordance with the requirements of the joint venture, the car owner must keep and produce on demand copies of documents for all types of repair operations and other types of work performed during the warranty period.

"Chevrolet-Niva" has overtaken "Ford Focus" and many others

By early November, "GM - AvtoVAZ" has made and sold just over 17 thousand cars in 34 dealerships in 26 cities. This information was made public at the exhibition "Auto + Automechanika 2003" which ended this weekend in St. Petersburg. The result of 10 months in Togliatti joint venture to produce "Chevrolet Neve" was higher than all other manufacturers of foreign cars in Russia. In correspondence dispute over leadership of the "new Russian car industry," "GM - AvtoVAZ" a couple of steps walked, "Ford" from Vsevolozhsk. The other day the assembly line of the Russian factory Ford Motor Company has gone only 15 thousand Ford Focus. Of course if you compare sales revenue for these companies since the beginning of the year, the leaders are likely to be swapped, since the average cost of a Russian "tricks" still above the average cost of "Chevrolet Neve" (approximately 30-40%). The third position in the rivalry among the companies' new Russian car industry "is kalingradskoe JSC" Avtotor ", with a score of about 7000 units (precise data for 10 months until released). "Threw himself" summer strikes at Hyundai Motor, Taganrog TagAZ this year though and increase the production of relatively banal year, but the original plan of 11 thousand cars short of fulfilling approximately two times. Moscow "Avtoframos" also shows some results for the year, but so far their stats build Renault Clio Simbol tries does not spread.

Christmas gift of "GM-AvtoVAZ"!

C 1 to 31 December will be a new price for the car "Chevrolet-Niva." The car in the base set will be offered an official dealer of "GM-AvtoVAZ" at a price of 288 888 rubles, and a complete set of "luxury" - 329 000. The data of prices in dollars before the end of the year remain unchanged, said LADAONLINE the press service of the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ." Even yesterday, basic equipment was worth 8499 euros, and today, when translated into euros - 8137. And the "luxury" accessories Euro 9268 (was 9799 euros). At this point the dealer network "GM - AvtoVAZ" has 38 centers in 27 cities of Russia. According LADAONLINE, for the first 10 months of 2003 were produced and sold about 17 000 "Chevrolet-Niv." Ask our in spite of the significant growth in production is still quite high, and sales of new SUVs georgafiya of Togliatti from month to month is expanding.

Due to the "Chevrolet Niva," AvtoVAZ plans to update the model line

Company "AvtoVAZ" intends to fully update the model range of cars by 2008. This was announced on Tuesday the chairman of the board of directors "AvtoVAZ" Vladimir Kadannikov, speaking at a conference of Adam Smith's "The Russian automotive sector." "We want to keep the leadership in Russia." AvtoVAZ "has a development strategy, which involves a complete change of lineup by 2008," - said Kadannikov. In particular, he said, since November of this year, will begin production of a new car "Kalina". In addition, "AvtoVAZ" is developing two new models of class C and D, said Kadannikov. He added that these two cars meet international standards for safety and the environment 2008-2009. According to the press service of "AvtoVAZ", new Class-D model will be presented at the Moscow International Motor Show in August. In turn, speaking at the conference vice president for strategy and corporate governance "AvtoVAZ" Mikhail Moskalev noted that updating the model range by 2008, requires financial support. Among one of the main sources of funding Moskalev called foreign direct investment, in particular the establishment of companies, "AvtoVAZ" and General Motors joint venture to produce car "Chevrolet-Niva". The representative of "AvtoVAZ" believes that this financing tool is very promising. According to him, the international index of confidence of foreign direct investors in Russia in 2003 increased substantially.

GM gave reporters a ride. While free.

March 11, Perm press conference and a test drive for journalists in Ural region. Members of the media in Yekaterinburg, Magnitogorsk, Kurgan, Kirov, Chelyabinsk, Perm and other cities were able to form their own opinions on the quality and functionality of the Chevrolet Niva. Journalists received answers to questions related to the business, future plans, improving the current product, the relationship with AvtoVAZ. Then everyone can drive on the highway with a complex of deep snow, ice, logs and tires on the traditional "Cornfield" classical UAZ, which is the standard cross-country and Chevrolet Niva L configuration and GLS. The project involved the Ekaterinburg Regional Agency "Newton PR," which over the next two months will provide journalists with all the necessary information, and monitor output in print and electronic media. The proceedings of the joint venture will be granted "GM-AvtoVAZ." "Much has changed since then, as the company earned - said marketing manager Dmitry Popov. - In our very faith, and people's opinion is formed, including through personal contacts, rather than rumors, which are produced in the press. I think we've got 50 friends who make no secret of his own to do with us, and the car company. " The journalists were convinced that the Chevrolet Niva SUV has all the properties, not yielding to cross UAZu and the traditional "Cornfield," and of comfort far beyond them. The myth of the "floorboard" the car was finally razvenchan.Podobnye events will be held March 26 in Krasnodar, April 20 Tolyatti.I last.

Russian journalists have checked in Krasnodar on the strength of Chevrolet Niva

Friday, March 26, in Krasnodar, a solemn presentation of the car co-produced by General Motors- Avtovaz: Chevrolet Niva. The event, which was called "Chevrolet Niva: checking on the roads," gathered in the regional center of journalists from across the country. All of them were publications that write about cars or for drivers of professionals and amateurs. At a press conference, representatives of companies - the leading designer "Chevy Niva" Sergei Zakharchenko, director of export operations, joint ventures and aftermarket, "General Motors - AvtoVAZ" Maxim Seregin, director of sales and marketing joint venture in Russia, "General Motors - AvtoVAZ" Constantine Bayshev, Director General of OAO "Kuban Lada "Andrei Andrianov - spoke about the unique European standard car, but the Russian manufacture. some years ago, the company" General Motors' found a design "Niva" VAZ-2123 a promising model for the world market and decided to take as the basis for the production of low-cost all-wheel drive SUVs. At the end of September 2002 with the first car rolled off the "Chevrolet Niva." The new car has inherited the best traits of the old "Niva", but gained a few extra needed features. First of all, power steering, which lowered the efforts of 18 to 3.5 kg , five-door body, so familiar to the European market. In addition, the cabin has been reduced noise and vibration at 4 dB. Despite the fact that "Chevy Niva" the product of co-production, representatives of Joint Venture "General Motors - AvtoVAZ" call it a completely domestic car because it is at 95% of domestic components.

Armored Chevrolet Niva

Details on booking Chevrolet Niva by Laura. The car has a hidden book with protection from AKM. The body structure, in the course book has been strengthened. SUV only slightly added to the mass on the suspension left home. The interior has not changed. Niva is equipped with additional ventilation outflow, which provided a high level of comfort in all climates. The car is certified and has passed ballistic and sea trials at the landfill.

Press Release of the meeting the Director General of GM-AVTOVAZ John Mylonas journalists Togliatti and Samara

- Reliability and / m, available through the credit system. DM - In Russia there is now a car that would have such a high safety, as CHEVROLET-NIVA. We've done a great job in this regard. The same work has been done for the safety of the braking system. The main goal - to make the a / m one of the most affordable credit through retail purchases. Last year an agreement was signed with the bank "Russian Standard" which has received a successful implementation. This year we will continue to seek this kind of partner that is completed, probably in May. I am confident that we can offer the sale of retail lending, not only in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also promote a program that will satisfy customers in all regions where we are represented by their authorized dealers. Typically, GM uses cvoy Bank GMAC, it is also in Russia, but not this year. In addition, the Bank we will work with other banks. One of the branches of the Austrian bank is located at our plant - it Raiffeizen Bank. We're pretty successful with it. As for the credit of our employees, they will receive credits for the purchase of housing, P / m We would like to see our dealers have also been working through the bank and in the case of buying a / m paid to us directly. We would like to work with other banks to be able to sell our a / m on the plan and the Far East, and throughout Russia. We are trying to introduce a system of credit as quickly as possible.

Chevrolet Niva discount 7%

Any Russian media as a legal entity able to buy Chevrolet Niva at a discount of 7%. This was first announced on March 11 in Perm, in the press-conference and test-drive for journalists in Ural region. Members of the media in Yekaterinburg, Magnitogorsk, Kurgan, Kirov, Chelyabinsk, Perm and other cities were able to form their own opinions on the quality and functionality of the Chevrolet Niva. Everyone was able to pass through a difficult track with deep snow, ice, logs on the traditional "Cornfield" classical UAZ, which is the standard cross-country and Chevrolet Niva L configuration and GLS. "Much has changed since then, as the company earned - said marketing manager of JV" GM-AvtoVAZ "Dmitry Popov. - In our very faith, and people's opinion is formed, including through personal contacts, rather than rumors, which are produced in the press. I think we've got 50 friends who make no secret of his own to do with us, and the car company. " Similar events will be held March 26 in Krasnodar, April 20, in Togliatti.

In the Vyborg district of St. Petersburg, an armed hijacking of Chevrolet Niva

March 24. In the Vyborg district of the unknown was abducted at gunpoint car "Niva-Chevrolet" in 39-year-old employee of the company "Top Apartments." As reported by "Rosbalt" in the police department of St. Petersburg and Leningrad region, the victim approached the police with a statement that about 18:30 Moscow time on March 23 at home 32 on the Avenue of the Enlightenment came two strangers to her car and threatening to subject, like gun, taped her eyes with tape. After that, the woman was taken to the district town Pargolovo where planted. Having deprived her three thousand, two cell phones and jewelry, the attackers fled in a car women. A criminal case under Article 166 3 of the Criminal Code (misappropriation of the vehicle without theft).

Vladimirsky entrepreneur returned stolen "Chevrolet Niva"

The police opened an armed assault on a local merchant, committed at the end of February. Entrepreneur from the village of Krasny Oktyabr robbed in the village Starkov, where he was resting at his country house. According to the businessman, in the evening at his house raided by four men armed with iron rods. Having beaten the owner giving the criminals stole his keys from standing in the yard, "Niva-Chevrolet," and then, taking two cell phone "Siemens", hi-fi "Panasonic" and a sheepskin coat, fled in a car merchant. Car cost about 400 thousand rubles. After nearly three weeks operatives Kirzhach police department in conjunction with colleagues from the Department of Internal Affairs of Moscow region was able to calculate and retain the three attackers. Intruders caught in Ramenskoye near Moscow, when they were driven from the stolen Jeep merchant. As it turned out, two of the detainees live in Dzerzhinsk and the Railway, the third is registered in Vorkuta. During the searches, police found in their apartments, several radio stations, "Kenwood", a hunting rifle with ammunition, air rifles and pistols, as well as an impressive collection of gold jewelry, apparently stolen. It is believed the police department, seized the arsenal, most likely used in committing other robberies. The fact that the detainees were involved in similar crimes, the police have no doubt. Moreover, according to intelligence data, most of the robberies committed by bandits just outside Moscow.

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has increased production by 7.8 times

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" in I quarter of 2004. increased production by 7.8 times compared with the same period in 2003. - 9.5 thousand vehicles, told RBC in the marketing department of the enterprise. According to the company, this corresponds to the production plan of the company for that period. Such a sharp increase in sales due to the fact that in January 2003. the company has organized a full-scale production. Earlier JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has reduced the production plan for 2004. from 60 thousand to 55 thousand cars 150 cars. In the present volume of production is a pilot batch of 456 cars Chevrolet Viva. JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" in 2002. produced 456 cars Chevrolet-Niva, following the annual operating plan. By 2005. production should reach 75 thousand cars per year. Joint Venture was formed as a result of cooperation between General Motors, "AvtoVAZ" (ticker: AVAZ) and the EBRD. Total project cost - 332 million - represents the largest single foreign investment in the Russian automotive industry. Under the agreement, GM and "AvtoVAZ" is owned by 41.5% stake, the EBRD - 17%.

Ural border guards detained two cars who have been reported in the hijacking

In the Chelyabinsk region border in South-Eastern Regional frontier FSB, located in Chelyabinsk, in cooperation with customs officials have detained two men trying to cross the border in vehicles with false documents. As reported by IA 'Ural-press-inform "the press service of the FSB YUVRPU the night at a border crossing point' Bugristoe 'two citizens of Kazakhstan arrived in cars' VAZ-2110" and "Chevrolet-Niva." In carrying out border controls became clear that these citizens have transport to 'fake' power of attorney, which he allegedly gave the owners do not exist. Themselves as vehicles registered in the Tyumen and Sverdlovsk regions in Russia are registered in the hijacking. According to detainees, they were hired for the driving of vehicles in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) and legitimate car owners do not know. On this fact is proceeding, vehicles will soon be returned to their rightful owners. Larissa Berezin

Chevrolet Niva on guard about

In the Perm region first started working three autonomous mobile post of DPS traffic police. Positions are based on machine "KamAZz" and equipped with hardware-software complex "Owl." Keys to the car today handed crews DPS head Perm, Oleg Chirkunov. The structure of each post also includes a movable car "Niva-Chevrolet" for operational support work. According to news agency "New Region" (Perm), the problem of mobile stations DPS: to provide control over traffic safety, participation in operational and investigative activities, as well as control and prevention of illegal import and export timber, petroleum, nonferrous metals, drugs and alcohol products . Mobile offices can operate autonomously in remote locations equipped with a hardware-software complex "Owl" allows employees to use the DPS regional and federal database of traffic police. Funds for the purchase of mobile stations - about 12 million rubles. - Have been isolated from the regional budget. In 2003, with the help of software and hardware "Owl-2" found in 1434 units of vehicles, ranking in search.

During the year the dealer network JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has grown by 3 times

In mid-March 2003 dealer network JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" had 17 dealers in cities, 9 cities: Moscow (3), Saint-Petersburg (3), Togliatti (3), Ekaterinburg (2), Volgograd ( 1), Yelabuga (1), Krasnodar (1), Saratov (1), Chelyabinsk (1). A year has passed and the number of dealers JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has grown to 52. In the 38 cities in Russia now has dealerships. Among the "newcomers" - Voronezh Company "Lada-Style Service" in Penza - JSC "PenzavtoGAZservis', in Ryazan - JSC" Ryazoblavtotehobsluzhivanie "Kirov - OOO" Showroom "UNION", in Petrozavodsk - OOO "Laura-STK "Magnitogorsk - OOO" Dzhemir-Mart "in Astrakhan - OOO" Autograd. "LLC" South-Auto "is the second dealer in Krasnodar. In Moscow, the seven imeyuschimmssya added 2 more dealers - OOO" Genser Logistic "Ltd. and" Transinvest "and another dealer, formerly known as Company" TM-Service 2000 "has now become the" Trinity Motors ". Addresses and phone numbers of all dealers of venture can be found at http://www.gm-avtovaz.ru Recall that the production plan in 2004 to 55 150 vehicles. In the I quarter of 2004, released 9500 car "Chevrolet Niva"

"Of GM - AvtoVAZ," occurs with the dealers

April 21-22 in Togliatti dealer conference held company "of GM - AvtoVAZ". This was announced by the newly appointed Director of Marketing and Sales Bayshev Constantine, told business daily Togliatti "Monday." In his view, the enterprise and the dealers general purpose - promotion of products through development of dealer network, our services and after sales service. The conference was attended by representatives from 38 centers delerskih Russian cities in central and south, the Urals and Siberia. It is expected that the conference will include presentations director of the company, but will such a representative forum CEO John Milonas.

Win a Chevrolet Niva

Today, April 15, will start test-drive campaign "Multiply 4x4", organized by the CJSC "GM - AvtoVAZ", which runs until June 5, 2004 This was reported on its Web site. Residents of 18 cities of Russia will take part in the test-drive and even to win the Chevrolet Niva. The action will take place in Yekaterinburg, Saratov, Chelyabinsk, Volgograd, Barnaul, Rostov, Nizhny Novgorod, Voronezh, Kazan, Omsk, Ufa, Perm, Kemerovo, Surgut, Stavropol, Tyumen, Irkutsk, and Ulyanovsk. Anyone with a driver's license category "B" and received an invitation to take part in the test drive and fill out the questionnaire. Among the first 10 000 (ten thousand) profiles for the protesters will be held a raffle provided by the organizer. The main prize - a Chevrolet-Niva assembly L. Among the prizes 180 Lantern logo Chevrolet, 180 blankets and 540 motor vehicle termokruzhek. The prize drawing is held until July 5, 2004. The full terms of the shares will be available on the official website of the organizer of the Internet www.chevrolet-niva.com, as well as at dealerships in the cities of the action.

"GM-AvtoVAZ" tried to rob him

Staff DAEC OM AvtoVAZ and DAEC ATC Togliatti detained a large shipment of stolen parts and blocked one of the main channels of stealing car parts from the territory of JSC "GM-AvtoVAZ". According to the weekly "Reporter" at the disposal of law enforcement agencies appeared operational information that on 19 April, the territory of the joint venture should be taken out a large shipment of stolen car parts. CAT "GM-AvtoVAZ" was taken under careful control. KAMAZ, which presumably would have removed the details appeared in the plant by the end of the shift. After loading the car quietly left the factory, the protection does not react to it. As it turned out, the relevant documents for entry to the KAMAZ "GM-AvtoVAZ" to the driver in order. But on the overhead machine should get completely different components for one of the companies. Operatives followed that KAMAZ, loaded with spare parts, went in the opposite direction specified in the waybill. As it turned out, the car was followed to the base of the firm "Durley Plus." Stolen items intended to overload in a specially fitted car "GAZ" and "Field" with the trailer. During overload parts, law enforcement officials have detained 14 people. Among them was one of the guards of the Russian-American enterprise. With respect to detainees prosecuted, some have already given a confession. On the basis of "Durley Plus" is about forty dvadtsatitonnyh containers for rent.

Y «GM-AvtoVAZ" the new director of sales and marketing

A joint venture «GM-AvtoVAZ" has appointed a new Director of Marketing and Sales. They became Constantine Bayshev. Earlier this post was held by Maxim Seregin. This was announced at the press tour «GM-AvtoVAZ" to journalists automotive publications, organized by the PR-agency "Newton". General Director of JV John Mylonas, who was present at the press conference during the tour, said recently as Director of Marketing and Sales has been appointed Konstantin Bayshev. According to the most Baysheva, he began work three weeks ago. At a press conference the new director said he was surprised the "rigid" position of leadership with regard to plant quality. According to him, the company constantly held planning meetings to discuss issues related to these or other malfunctions or deviations from the plan qualities. From the graph of sales, who presented Bayshev media, it was evident that the number of cars sold "Chevrolet-Niva" with each passing month increases. It is true, based on the chart in December 2003 there was a slight decline due to seasonal periods. In addition, the marketing director said that the factory management was working hard with authorized dealers. According to the joint venture focuses on service personnel at the stations. Also, verify compliance with technical standards established for the construction of buildings dealerships. Nikita Sukhachev

Within three months of 2004 were produced Chevrolet cornfields of 7.8-fold higher than a year earlier

For example, the Volga Automobile Plant in the first three months produced 173 866 cars, which is 27.1-percent increase over last year. Gorky Automobile Plant in the same period has increased production by 35.1-per cent, having collected 56 209 cars and car kits. Of these, 16 352 pieces - it's cars, 29 019 - trucks, and 5289 pieces - minibuses. The volume of commodity production at the plant have increased by 34.6-percent. Plant "IZH-Auto," which is the second largest producer of cars in Russia, gathered in the first quarter of 2004, 22 608 vehicles, that 7.2-percent increase over the previous year. The share of car "VAZ" accounted for 11 084 cars, and cars "IZH" during this period were collected 11 524 pieces. Note also that since March this year, "IZH-Auto" started to assemble versatile IZH-21 261 "plot." A similar trend output growth observed in the local assembly plants of foreign automakers. Thus, GM-AvtoVAZ has released three months of 2004, 9500 cars Chevrolet Niva, which is 7.8-times more than a year earlier. It is worth noting that at the beginning of last year, the company only to learn a new model, which explains the low production volumes. Kaliningrad plant "Avtotor" in the first quarter increased production by 70 percent, and the issue of Kia cars has almost doubled (up to 2422 units), and the volume of the assembly of BMW cars totaled 255 pieces.

Journalists have checked "Chevrolet Niva»

On Friday, April 9, at the press tour "GM-AvtoVAZ" to journalists in the Volga region held a test drive of the new Russian SUV "Niva Chevrolet." The show, prepared by the organizers, had to taste all those present. Under the energetic music one after the other journalists were getting into a brand new "Chevrolet-Niva" and went to surf the site. The weather was lucky on the night from Thursday to Friday dropped a lot of snow. As admitted at a press conference General Director of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" John Mylonas, he prayed that the day of the test drive was just such weather. Mud, puddles, snow, broken earthen road barriers - through it all had to go to Russian SUV. And with this task successfully. The organizers have prepared a three car "Chevrolet-Niva", one regular "Field" (VAZ-2121) and one model of GAZ-69. In the test-drive everyone took part, including representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. Each driver has admitted that "the Chevrolet-Niva" more comfortable and controllable. This was preceded by a test-drive of the press conference said, and representatives of the plant. According to the manager of the existing production models Sergei Zakharchenko, "Chevrolet-Niva" combines all the functionality of an SUV plus properties AVTOVAZ elegant appearance, comfort and convenience. Our correspondent also managed to sit behind the wheel of the car and personally experience the charm of terrain passing on "Chevrolet Niva." In his view, the car is very well behaved in extreme conditions.

RBC: Largest Dealers of Moscow

At the end of 2003. VAZ still occupy a dominant position in the Russian car market, despite the fact that the proportion of new cars continues to grow. Given the sales of cars assembled in "IZH-Auto" and "RosLada" and "Chevrolet-Niv," the proportion of VAZ-up to 2003. was 64%, according to RBC. Meanwhile in the capital of foreign cars on the offensive position of AvtoVAZ has been more than successful. According to rough estimates, in 2003. official sales of new cars in Moscow for the first time caught up with the volume of sales of VAZ cars. AvtoVAZ in the capital showed good growth in sales (+10.6% compared to 2002goda), but for cars last year was much more successful. Nevertheless, the Moscow area with annual sales of 115 thousand cars (1 / 5 of all sales of "AvtoVAZ" in Russia) remains a Volga car one of the main markets. At the beginning of last year Volzhsky introduced uniform selling prices for its products. If dealers in Moscow before paying for a car under a "sale price of 4120 rubles. (Factor), "now this factor was incorporated into the selling price in the" averaged "form. The cost of vehicle immediately jumped up, and suffered the most fans vnedrozhnika "Field" - then it went up by as much as 21,000 rubles.

Offer a Test Drive "Multiply 4x4"

The Promoter: CJSC "GM - AvtoVAZ". The action carried out in 18 Russian cities: Ekaterinburg, Saratov, Chelyabinsk, Volgograd, Barnaul, Rostov, Nizhny Novgorod, Voronezh, Kazan, Omsk, Ufa, Perm, Kemerovo, Surgut, Stavropol, Tyumen, Novosibirsk, Ulyanovsk. The action is held during the period from April 15, 2004 June 5, 2004, inclusive. In order to become a party to the action test drive "Multiply 4x4" is necessary to: receive a special invitation, which will be distributed in the cities of the campaign, each invitation is individually numbered, enter the period of the campaign a test drive (test drive) a car Chevrolet Niwa, provided by the organizer of the dealership, "General Motors - AvtoVAZ" in gorodahprovedeniya shares (address, while the dealership and contact phone number listed in the invitation) to fill in application form after passing a test drive. Participant of the action can be any natural person who is entitled under действующимзаконодательством rights to drive vehicles of category "B", poluchivsheePriglashenie to participate in the action, which took part in the test drive and fill anketu.Fakt passing a test drive and complete the questionnaire implies that Member acknowledges and soglasens terms of the action. The Promoter holds among the first 10 000 (ten thousand) protesters rally organizer of prizov.Prizy available. The drawing is held on registration form. Main Prize: Chevrolet Niva assembly L. Prizes: 180 Lantern logo Chevrolet, 180 blankets and 540 motor vehicle termokruzhek.

GM-AvtoVAZ again reduced the production plan

SP «GM-AvtoVAZ" in 2004, will produce 50 thousand cars. This was reported by the head of GM CIS Heidi McCormack. Previously, SP reduced the production plan for 2004 with 60 thousand cars to 55,150, including a pilot batch of 456 cars Chevrolet Viva. In 2002, the joint venture produced 456 cars Chevrolet-Niva, following the annual operating plan. By 2005, production should reach 75 thousand cars per year.

Online there were "Chevy Niva" the new color

In the second half of April on the roads of Russia became less car "Chevrolet Niva", painted in a new color that is unparalleled in the "VAZ" range of metallics. Gold, bronze-tinged SUV looks very impressive. Last year this color was announced as the "beige metallic", and this spring SUV painted in this color, began arriving in dealer dealers JV "GM - AvtoVAZ". Topics vremenenem, April 9, 2003 journalists from leading entertainment, information and specialized media Volga could get acquainted with the car "Chevrolet Niva", taking part in a test-drive, which took place on one of motor racing track Togliatti. At the end of 2003, not less than 20% of cars sold in the Central Region and the Volga region. Accordingly, the Volga region has been and remains a strategically important territory for the sale of SUVs Togliatti. In 2003, "General Motors - AvtoVAZ" produced and sold more than 21 thousand cars in 44 dealerships in 32 Russian cities. The dealer network enterprise is growing rapidly, covering the most promising regions of the country, and by the end of 2004 it will consist of already 78 dealers. In 2004 it is planned to produce and implement the 55 150 vehicles, including a new so-called "Export" modifications to the engine Opel. The plant assembles cars in two shifts, although earlier it was planned to return to three-shift operation as early as March. Apparently, the current selling SUVs "Chevrolet Niva" has not yet allow this.

Credit for the Chevy Niva under 12% ...

Buying foreign cars on credit is becoming more accessible not only to residents of the capital, but also for the provincials. Car manufacturers are starting to offer them preferential programs before available in the main Moscow and St. Petersburg. Yesterday General Motors announced the launch of a nationwide lending program of Opel and Chevrolet-Niva. Develops regional lending program and Ford. According to market participants to sell on credit at the dealers account for about 30%. The average rate on auto loans in Moscow - 9% per annum in foreign currency. In the regions it is 15 - 17%. As reported yesterday, sales director for General Motors CIS Sergei Bagdanov his company together with Gazprombank and Ekstrobankom runs a program of selling Opel in credit at all GM dealers in Russia by 9%. According to him, the agreement with the banks will operate throughout the year. This program is distributed in the model Corsa, Vectra and Astra. "In regions where the rates now range from 12% to 18%, it is very advantageous terms," ??- said Bagdanov. The initial payment will be 30% of the value of the car, and the maximum loan term - five years. The package also includes the insurance at the rate of 5% with a zero deductible. Bagdanov notes that the program extends to the Chevrolet-Niva, however, her rate on the loan from regional dealers make 12% per annum. Now sales of Chevrolet-Niva in the regions of credits "Russian Standard" by 19% per annum in rubles. Due to the new credit program GM hopes to increase its sales in the regions for the year twice.

3rd place on ugonyaemosti ....

Motorists Petersburg in a quiet panic. The city has sharply increased the number of thefts of vehicles. According to traffic police, a few months ago in St. Petersburg, steal up to 40 (!) Cars per day. The structure of the hijackings, brands of cars, complied with the accounting accuracy. During the day, the picture looks like this: 5 - 6 car "Volkswagen Passat," in the body at 5 and C-4 4 -5 Audi (100, A-4, A-6), 2-3 "Volkswagen Golf" (3 and 4 series), 2 - 3 "Niva-Chevrolet" 1 "Toyota Lendkrauzer." The rest is for "Lada" the latest models, ranging from the VAZ-2109. Other brands of cars stolen less often. Police at a loss. Experts believe the traffic police to ride with broken engines in St. Petersburg - fun for the suicides. Then, where the hijackers sells stolen goods? Are taken secretly from the city? Placed at the disassembly? However, these channels are trying to block the police. However, as recognized in the SAI, the network comes only a trifle. Makes matters worse is that in the city center, one after another closed car park. Motorists who have not yet touched the matter, one thing remains - to insure the vehicle. Or at least read the material the reader "Fontanka" Leonid Klenow, who twice ran for one month with the hijackers. "I never thought that you might have a baby face" - wife said to me at the end of the January blizzard the day when we were with the packages of some foods on the avenue Nevsky Bolsheviks near the supermarket, trying in vain to find five minutes ago, parked our silver BMW.

"Chevy Niva" began testirovar once in 18 cities of Russia

Fortnight ago started action test drive "Multiply 4x4", organized by the CJSC "GM - AvtoVAZ". As told LADAONLINE representative JV interest by consumers in this action is very high. For example, in Ufa during the first day passed 12 test drives and five cars were immediately purchased. Recall that the action will last until June 5 and runs in 18 Russian cities: Ekaterinburg, Saratov, Chelyabinsk, Volgograd, Barnaul, Rostov, Nizhny Novgorod, Voronezh, Kazan, Omsk, Ufa, Perm, Kemerovo, Surgut, Stavropol, Tyumen, Irkutsk and Ulyanovsk. LADAONLINE correspondent contacted the dealers' GM - AvtoVAZ "and asked to comment on the progress of the action. The results of the survey are as follows: In Kazan, LLC "Delphi-Auto" out an action "Multiply 4x4» from 15 April. The action involved three cars and a demo on April 29 in the test drive was featured on more than 500 people. Sales increased. The car really likes the majority of participants in the test drive. In Tyumen, LLC "Pole-DM", official dealer of GM-AvtoVAZ, is also involved action "Multiply 4x4» from 20 April. On the morning of April 29 was attended by 150 people already. During this time it was sold 27 Chevrolet Niva, among buyers were the protesters (who visited Salon in connection with the action). In connection with the beginning of the action flow of visitors to dealership in Tyumen has increased significantly. In the city of Omsk action began on 21 April. On April 28 the official dealer showroom SP (LLC "West-Siberian Alliance"), a test drive took 78.

Solving the problem of noise and vibration

For example, the joint venture "GM - AvtoVAZ", solving the problem of noise and vibration in the "Chevy Niva", chose the materials produced by "Teknikal consulting" (Tolyatti). Vibrodempfiruyuschy material is installed by heat treatment at the bottom and the car doors before painting the body. This simple procedure helps matching "Chevrolet Niva" European standards in terms of internal noise EURO 3. However, experts soundproofing believe that "our foreigner" and not interfere with additional steps to eliminate the noise - just "unattended" was the ceiling, and the nominal insulation to shield Chuck, both from the interior, and from the engine compartment is not efficient enough for application for such vibronagruzhennyh places. Therefore, specialists' consulting Teknikal "offer car owners an extra sound insulation to your car.

"Track" and AvtoVAZ have received a patent for an invention

In late 2006, received a patent for the invention of "protective cover for the hinge of thermoplastic elastomer," patent holders - JSC "PA" Trek "and OJSC" AvtoVAZ ". The design of covers designed to protect the constant velocity joints car "Niva", "Chevrolet-Niva", "Hope", "Sputnik", "Samara" and their modifications, developed jointly with specialists of the chassis design and Research Centre, Directorate of Technical Development OJSC "AvtoVAZ", informs the supplier portal of AvtoVAZ. The necessary set of bench and road testing, including certification. Products have high reliability and increased resources through optimal design and application of thermoplastic elastomer based on polyurethane, which is superior characteristics of the rubber elongation and strength of more than 2-3 times, frost (down to minus 70C), aging resistance, impact of lubricants, ozonized air. In 2005, the articles recognized as the winner of competition "20 Best Products of the Chelyabinsk region", awarded a diploma of the competition "100 best goods of Russia", in which they are assigned the status of "New Year". The secondary market covers are available from 2004. In 2007, the planned delivery of the conveyor of "AvtoVAZ" for a complete wheel drives car "Niva" and "Chevrolet-Niva."

Started shipment of Chevrolet Niva color "Riviera»

Begun shipping Chevrolet Niva color "Riviera" From now on the assembly line GM-AVTOVAZ began to descend Chevrolet Niva color "Riviera" (dark blue metallic), in the coming days will go to authorized dealers. The new color will gradually replace the bright blue 'Olympia Blue "continues to be in demand. At the same time there was a demand for a more peaceful and dark blue. Until the end of the year for at least another three new colors will replace the existing one. Thus, the constant updating of color Chevrolet Niva demonstrates the company's commitment to meet the growing demands of customers.

Conference manager of marketing and advertising

January 24-25, in Samara, a conference, attended by marketing managers and advertising dealerships in Russia and CIS. The conference summed up the joint work to promote all of Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva in 2006 and planned activities for 2007. Particular attention was paid to improving the quality of their communication with customers and informing them about new options and other changes in the cars. The conference was held training on "Effective Marketing", an exchange of experiences in attracting buyers. Also summed up the contest for the best marketing campaign, which took place during 2006. The winners Vitaly Truiden (OOO "Showroom UNION"), Victoria Chibysheva (JSC "Peter Lada"), Svetlana Stepanyan ("Yug-Auto") and Oleg Kostyuk (OOO "Crumb-Service") received the grand prize - a trip to the island Hainan.

GM-AVTOVAZ dealers gathered in Sochi

The next conference dealers GM-AVTOVAZ held February 6-7 in Sochi. The event brought together 124 dealers from Russia and CIS countries. The conference summed up the work in 2006 and plans for 2007, the press service of the enterprise. Managing Director GM Central and Eastern Europe, Chris Lacey noted that GM has high hopes for rapidly growing markets of Russia and the CIS, have become the most promising for the leading automakers. At GM has all the prerequisites for success in these markets: developed dealer network, a professional team and car models that meet the needs of the Russian market. He also expressed great interest in developing joint venture GM-AVTOVAZ. The conference also made Chairman of the Board of Directors of GM-AVTOVAZ Victor Bown, Director General of GM-AVTOVAZ Swando Richard, Director of Sales and Marketing Bayshev Constantine, Director of Quality GM-AVTOVAZ John Slack. The conference summed up the contest for the best dealership. 9 were named the best dealers in every region of Russia and the CIS.

Dealer conference

February 6-7 in Sochi hosted a conference dealers GM-AVTOVAZ, in which was attended by 124 dealers from Russia and CIS countries. The conference summed up the work in 2006 and plans for 2007. Managing Director GM Central and Eastern Europe, Chris Lacey noted that GM has high hopes for rapidly growing markets of Russia and the CIS, which have become the most promising for the leading automakers. At GM has all the prerequisites for success in these markets: developed dealer network, a professional team and car models that meet the needs of the Russian market. He also expressed great interest in developing joint venture GM-AVTOVAZ. Chairman of the Board of Directors of GM-AVTOVAZ Victor Baunov thanked the dealers and employees joint venture for effective work in achieving high results. Director General of GM-AVTOVAZ Swando Richard told the company's plans for the current year and long term. Director of Sales and Marketing Director Konstantin Bayshev presented an overview of automotive markets in Russia and CIS countries and their development trends in the coming years. He noted that the positive trend in the markets can increase sales Chevrolet Niva in 2007. Director of Quality GM-AVTOVAZ John Slack presented the results of work on improving the quality of produced vehicles, the introduction of new options and new developments planned in 2007. The conference summed up the contest for the best dealership. 9 were named the best dealers in every region of Russia and the CIS.

Appointed as the new CEO of GM-AVTOVAZ

Starting March 1, 2007, John G. Hanson, Director of Business Development Unit NA International Product Center in Detroit, Michigan, is appointed General Director of CJSC "GM - AvtoVAZ" in Togliatti, Russia. In this role, he will replace Richard Swando, the press service of the enterprise. In December of 2006. It was announced that, effective April 1, 2007, Richard Swando will take over as Director General of GM Plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. In his new position will report to John Hanson, Gerald Johnson, Executive Director for the production of GM-Europe and Warren Brown, Managing Director of GM in Russia and CIS countries. In February, will join his new post.

Hijacked and stolen

According to official statistics, the Criminal Investigation Department, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, in 2006, our country has been hijacked 123 100 cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles. The most ugonoopasnym remains central region of the country - more than 36 thousand kidnappings, of which more than 14 thousand in the capital. In the second place of the North-West region (18 000 hijackings), where the leader of St. Petersburg (8703 cars). The next level ugonoopasnosti - Siberian region (16 051), followed by the Urals (11 814), and Far East (11 314), and closes the rating Southern Region (7107). Unfortunately, the analysis of data theft and theft is difficult in the absence of detailed statistics of Russia: the impression that the government is not interested at all. Some sort of analysis can be performed only on the capital data. As before, the most frequently stolen cars VAZ - 3763 cars per year. The leaders of the tenth family - 456 hatchback VAZ-2112 sedans and 417 VAZ-2110. The following lines in the crime ranking took hatchback VAZ-21093 (300 cars) and VAZ-2114 (272), as well as sedans VAZ-2115 (294) and VAZ-21099 (255). Not forgotten and the "classic" - 217 stolen cars VAZ-2107, followed by "popularity" is VAZ-2105 (168) and VAZ-2106 (146). Most foreign car stolen in Moscow was the Toyota: 1276 cars. This Avensis (351), Corolla (341), Camry (218) and Land Cruiser (107). Following the sad hit parade is Volkswagen (940), and the Passat different generations still holds the banner of the stolen cars (561).

Social Services ...

Keys to 10 vehicles "Chevrolet-Niva" red, white and black colors were presented today the leaders of social service centers in the area of ??Pskov Pushkin Drama Theatre. Machines to regional centers: Bezhanitsy, bottom, Loknya, Nevel, Novosokolniki, Opochka, Pechora, Pytalovo, Usvyaty ... "Machines will be used for social assistance. This delivery food delivery people in hospitals, providing them with different sets of medicines, assistance in paying utilities, providing various services through the transport of people when going to the paperwork for the purchase or sale of housing, registration of land records - told in interview PskovInformbyuro head of the regional labor and social protection Fedor Kokhanov. Today, citizens of the Pskov region will have a real opportunity to use social services that can support them and help. This category includes people of retirement age (women older than 50, men over 60), and people with disabilities, who for health reasons, have not reached that age, are eligible for such social services. " It should be noted that in 2006, took advantage of the benefits 169 634 people. Of these, 100 415 citizens who are in the federal register, 62 319 citizens who are in the regional register.

Chevrolet Niva is ready for the Euro-3: Check Tyumen frost!

To prepare for the transition to ecological standard Euro-3, which takes over on January 1, 2008, at the GM-AvtoVAZ started ahead of time - in the last year. At the same time held the summer climate and high altitude tests. Recently, the development of designs for the new Chevrolet Niva requirements for toxicity has been completed, after which the joint venture experts, headed by director of engineering at Helmut Frommannom conducted engineering tests of vehicles with an upgraded engine. How willing Chevrolet Niva SUV to switch to Euro-3, this time tested in the harsh climate of the Tyumen region. As told in an exclusive interview with "AvtoMeridian" one of the members of the expedition chief engineer Valery GM-AvtoVAZ Chupshev, Chevrolet Niva is ready to transition to the Euro-3 - that is the main result of previous tests. Moreover, more stringent environmental requirements, not only worsened the ride quality is not an SUV, but also brought improvements. Adapting the motor under the Euro-3 made it more comfortable "on the bottoms," and ride with the engine is cold does not cause problems. Retrieved Tyumen frost! What design changes made to the Chevrolet Niva in the light of new environmental standards? Major advances have touched, of course, the management software powertrain - engine calibration and on-board diagnostics have been changed by the driving cycle of Euro-3. In addition, the car was the exhaust system with a new catalytic converter and oxygen sensor additional diagnostic as well as a new system with vapor recovery of gasoline.

GM-Avtovaz prepares feyslifting Chevrolet Niva

According to exclusive information "Autocentre», GM-Avtovaz is developing a new exterior of his SUV Chevrolet Niva. Changes designed to modernize the look of the car, touch the bumpers, moldings, wheel arches, headlights and flashlights. It is also possible that the grille will receive the traditional for the Chevrolet chrome beam. GM-Avtovaz already decided on a foreign supplier, who is currently working on feysliftingu Russian SUV. It should be noted that now the basic nomenclature of parts of the joint venture receives "AvtoVAZ". From the exterior parts, in particular, Volzhsky supplies front and rear bumpers, moldings doors, front fenders and roof. With the modernization of the same exterior GM-Avtovaz goes into foreign parts. It is assumed that the updated Chevrolet Niva goes into production by the end of 2008.

Appointed the new head of GM-AVTOVAZ

New head of GM-AVTOVAZ shall take office upon the edition "AvtoMeridian," John Hanson, was appointed to the post of general director of GM-AvtoVAZ in early February, today, April 2, begin work in his new capacity. In March, he took the case from his predecessor, Richard Swando, which is known to be appointed CEO of GM Plant in St. Petersburg. "I work with a strong team, we have a wonderful partner and developed dealer network - all this will give us success!" - With the fighting spirit starts newfound head GM-AvtoVAZ. According to John Hanson, plans to conduct a global change in the management of joint ventures it does not. For the goal for GM-AvtoVAZ remains the same - to increase car sales and expand its presence in Russia. To do this, planned to adapt the marketing strategy of the company under the growing Russian market. In particular, John Hanson did not rule out that in the future, GM-AvtoVAZ to offer consumers a variety of loan programs. Speaking with reporters, John Hanson, and shared his impressions of Togliatti: "I love this city, and very glad that he came to Russia. My wife will join me in the summer - we both look forward to working here. I know that very Togliatti beautiful surroundings. I look forward to summer so that you can explore these beautiful places in the "Chevrolet Niva." Incidentally, I have traveled to our local off-road SUV. I really liked the car! "

Chevrolet Niva went to the war on drugs

Yesterday to GM-AVTOVAZ a solemn ceremony to representatives of the Government of the USA 26 Chevrolet Niva units of the Federal Customs Service (FCS) and the Federal Service for Drug Control (FSKN). The ceremony was attended by Aaron Alton, U.S. State Department spokesman, Terry Kinney, head of law enforcement agencies of the U.S. Embassy, ??Jeffrey Uolstenholm, Representative Office for the U.S. Drug Enforcement, Steve Monaco, a Ministry of Interior United States. Certificates for the ownership of 18 vehicles were awarded to Igor Lutfulaevu, Head of Logistics FSKN Russia. Head of the Main Department for Combating Smuggling Oleg Chistov got a certificate for 8 cars designed FCS. Chevrolet Niva GLS version will go primarily to the Russian-Kazakh border. This area, stretching 7000 kilometers, according to Igor Lutfulaeva, "cutting edge" anti-drug supply chain in Russia. Chevrolet Niva SUVs, acquired the United States under an international agreement of the Governments of Russia and the United States on cooperation and technical assistance in the implementation of law enforcement, will be used by the customs services and units to combat drug smuggling St. Petersburg, Omsk, Chelyabinsk, Orenburg, Astrakhan, Leningrad Oblast and the Krasnodar Territory.

Chevy Niva began to paint in a new color

Automobiles "Chevy Niva" new colors "Green Bamboo" (light gray-green metallic) in the next few days will be available in the salons of official GM dealers in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Togliatti, Yekaterinburg, Naberezhnye Chelny, Omsk, Murmansk, Perm and other cities of Russia. Thus, in the present car "Chevrolet Niva" painted in eight colors: Dark Silver Metallic ("Snow Queen") Black and metallic blue ("Milky Way") Grey metallic ("Quartz"), Dark Blue Metallic ("Riviera ") The dark gray-green metallic (" Sochi ") Light gray-brown metallic (" Austeria ") Bright Red Metallic (" Fairy "), Light gray-green metallic (" green bamboo »)

The U.S. government gives presents ...

In Togliatti on an official visit remains a delegation from America. U.S. officials have prepared a gift for employees of local units of the Federal Customs Service and Drug Control. March 15 at the plant GM-AVTOVAZ solemn ceremony in the use of transmission specialists Togliatti 26 cars "Chevrolet-Niva." Note in the festivities on this occasion will also be attended by leaders of GM-Europe, GM-CIS and the Board of Directors GM-AVTOVAZ.

To GM-AVTOVAZ Board of Directors has passed

Monday, 19 February, the first in the 2007 meeting of the Board of Directors of GM-AVTOVAZ. During a constructive discussion shareholders made a decision on future projects and further work on prospective new products and enhancements, the press service of GM-AVTOVAZ. Recall from March 1, 2007 as Director General of GM-AVTOVAZ appointed John G. Hanson, formerly director of business development units NA International Product Center in Detroit, Michigan. Richard Swando will take over as general manager of GM's e St. Petersburg.

Gift car from GE Money Bank moved to St. Petersburg

A resident of St. Petersburg, winner of the Christmas stock GE Money Bank "car as a gift", received in late March, the keys to a new "Chevy Niva". That's the name of a special computer program determined by random sampling in the presence of the commission, the press service of the bank. One hundred and fifty clients were the owners of mobile phones, and five thousand were gifts from the bank. In the New Year campaign involved 60% of the total number of customers were making transactions on cards of the Bank in the period from 11 December 2006 to January 31, 2007. The amount of the transaction amounted to 3,500 rubles. The volume of card transactions for the period increased by 2 times (over the same period last year). By the way, very soon, will summarize the spring campaign GE Money Bank.

The results of production and sales for the 1st quarter of 2007

For the 1st quarter of 2007. to GM-AVTOVAZ were produced 12,424 cars, exceeding the same period in 2006. 28%. Sales in Russia and CIS countries amounted to 11 940 Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva.

In Ethiopia, finished in rally "Russian breakthrough"

In Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) finished a transcontinental auto race, "Russian breakthrough," said the press service of "AvtoVAZ". Automobile race on a route Moscow-Paris-Dakar-Addis Ababa launched January 4, 2007 in Moscow. In total, this action involved 14 people, consisting of five crew on the Russian off-road vehicles: cars UAZ, "Chevrolet-Niva", as well as two cars made on the basis of Lada 4x4, - modification of "Coming soon by" pick-up and Lada-2329. Participants in the rally to overcome more than 25 thousand kilometers across 19 countries.

Smart people found a way to rid Russia of off-road

To cope with the notorious problem number one Mother Russia - bad roads, or more precisely, and most of all - even the complete absence thereof, on which only the invention is not inventive Russian peasant. Among the demotic means - the chain wheel on the machine, message boards and sand in the back, and, of course, a shovel and rope in the trunk. And sometimes - and a glass of "liquid currency" in the glove compartment in case if you would delay a thorough gryazyuku so that, without a tractor, and then the crane is not salvation. As for the crane is not an exaggeration: the author of this just ... failed once on the ground of the Siberian way in the most direct and literal sense of the word. And riding - it is not the "Lada", and a truck GAZ-53, laden building materials. Smooth and dry road, suddenly broke off grader rolled under the wheels, and truck lay on its right side. From the resulting failure of my car along with building materials pulled crane, and the men with whom I had shot a cigarette, only laughed: we have, say, in Russia the road with surprises, and not that stupid, but not every nerd will be mastered. Off-road there is not perceived as a disaster or attack some, but as a quirk of nature, like a decent Siberian frosts. In fact, the whole of Siberia zaasfaltiruesh not you know. And who cares? If roads are built in America for the machines, we have long since - machines for roads. Because cars in Russia requires special. Here in the West do chic "SUV", but this off-road course, they do not work, and statistics up to 97 percent of SUVs never leave the asphalt outside - away from sin.

For dealers began arriving Chevrolet Niva with a new controller from Bosch and improved interior

Since January 18, the conveyor GM - AVTOVAZ began to descend Chevrolet Niva 1.7 L. complete L and GLS, equipped with the new engine management system. It provides a new, modern controller is M .7.9.7 from Bosch, the new software and calibration, improved fuel rail with new injectors, new ignition module, sensor and camshaft phase besslivnuyu fuel system. This control system gives the car a lot of potential for future requirements of Euro-3 and Euro - 4. In addition, the increasing ability to diagnose and prevent malfunctions of the engine, better start with the first try and cold start, as well as the protection mode the starter, preventing the inclusion of the starter motor operation. In addition, the improved protection of the catalytic converter from overheating and it is possible to remote start the engine without time restrictions. Through the introduction of the new controller reduces fuel consumption by 5-8%, and increased elasticity allows the engine to drive at low engine speeds. In addition to new engine control cars 2006 release of the new seals fitted with doors and sun visors. Has changed and the interior. Now the so-called "Black" interior combines with four exterior colors: "Snow Queen" (metallic silver), "Milky Way" (metallic black), "Dolphin" (dark gray metallic), "Misty Morning" (gray-green metallic .) And the "Beige" - 2-Color: "Gold Star" (beige metallic) and "Prestige" (a bright metallic blue.).

"Russian Breakthrough": out of Africa - in Togliatti

To celebrate the City Day on June 3-4, participants will visit Togliatti unique transcontinental car race "Russian Breakthrough", which was held from January 4 to March 15, 2007. People drove more than 25 thousand kilometers in Europe and Africa at the domestic SUVs, among whom were two cars on the basis of LADA 4x4 - modification of "ER" and pickup LADA 2329. June 3 pilots "Russian breakthrough" will take part in the traditional avtoparade Togliatti on the streets, and the next day at the Press Club of OJSC "AvtoVAZ" in a meeting with journalists and rally partners they will share their impressions of their extreme African journey. There will also be shown a film about the "Russian breakthrough." The grand-scale rally kicked off in Moscow with the "zero kilometer" on the Red Square and finished in the Ethiopian capital city Addis Ababa. In total, this action involved fourteen people in the five crew on domestic SUVs. In addition to the LADA 4x4, rugged trail crossed the UAZ and Chevrolet Niva. The motor rally was organized by the Russian company "Industrial Group". The main objective of this action was a representation of the Russian automotive brands in the international arena to demonstrate the possibilities of domestic cars, not only in Europe but also difficult conditions the African continent. In each country, where participants stayed, held business meetings, presentations, motor vehicles, the capitals have been meeting with the ambassadors of Russia.

Chevrolet Niva FAM1 at an exhibition in Moscow

Today, May 17 at the Moscow Exhibition Center "Crocus Expo" opened "Salon Car." Auto Show GM-AVTOVAZ company car is Chevrolet Niva GLX FAM1 engine capacity of 1.8 liters. 125 hp color "Milky Way" and the car Chevrolet Niva L with a standard engine of 1.7 liters. color "Green Bamboo" is equipped with an adaptive crawler module, according to a press release. The exhibition and will present SUVs and SUVs almost all brands. During the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity of testing presented in the exhibition of cars on a specially prepared off-road track. In the test drive will be attended by more than 30 cars. Will host an unprecedented event - "Market 4x4": in the open air "Crocus Expo" will be sold with the cars run. The exhibition runs until May 20.

On the market do not have enough car "Chevrolet Niva»

In Togliatti, a difficult situation with car sales "Chevy Niva". Machines in the town is very small, as in other regions due to short supply from the "GM-AvtoVAZ". This was informed "Avtosreda." As of today, according to dealers, manufacturers debt to a dealer network is already about 2,500 cars. Exacerbate the situation care "GM-AvtoVAZ" in late June at the annual vacation. On May 23 sale will go black, "Milky Way", from May 28 - light gray "Austeria" and "Snow Queen" will be available in early June.

Gang "GM - AvtoVAZ" has refused to work in the hot shop

On Thursday, one of the brigades of the second shift of workers paint shop of the plant "GM - AvtoVAZ" staged a protest. Five people refused to continue working in the shop, where the temperature reached 37 degrees Celsius. Deputy Trade Union Committee of the paint shop Ilsiyar Sharafutdinova confirmed that the premises, which employs about 50 people, a few days of unbearable heat is kept: "During the week, we measured the temperature in the cool shops, and there she did not fall below the mark of 37 degrees. We working with hot bodywork, paint, the evaporation rate at this temperature increases. Of course, we have the opportunity to rest, a shower, but still work in such conditions is very difficult, "- she told" Interfax ". The union has supported the protest. As described Sharafutdinova, met with the strikers production director John Jones and foreman Victor Homer. After hearing the claim, they offered to move the brigade to another shop. "But we are asking to create the conditions in the place where we used to work", - explained the union representative. After talking with the leadership of the factory workers decided to suspend the protest for 15 days and give time for "normalization of conditions in the workshop and to bring the temperature up to the mark at 28 degrees." If after 15 days will not change and the temperature drops, the rally resumed, and the number of participants grows. "GM - AvtoVAZ" - a joint venture between Russia's OAO "AvtoVAZ", General Motors and American Bank.

For the past day in Khanty registered 7 fires

For the past day in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug registered 7 fires, property damage amounted to 100 thousand rubles. Damaged four buildings, three items of equipment. Firefighters rescued wealth amounting to more than 3 million rubles, the press service of the main emergency department of Russia Khanty-Mansiysk. At night in Surgut in the yard of a house down the street caught fire Parkova car "Niva-Chevrolet." Cause of the fire is being installed. Fire damaged attachments engine compartment, front bumper. From the heat lamp exploded and partially burned paint. In Nizhnevartovsk in the dacha "repairman-87" fire broke out at one of the suburban areas. Burning two-story suburban house. In wooden structure destroyed the second floor and damaged interior of the first. Cause of the fire and damage are established. Another car was burning in the street Povkh Kogalym. At this time the fire hit the BMW. As a result of careless handling of fire damaged attachments engine compartment and the rear bumper of the car. Damage estimated at 10 000.

Chevrolet Niva will be updated from within

In 2006, the interior of the Chevrolet Niva changed. For cars, painted with flowers, "Snow Queen" (metallic silver), "Milky Way" (metallic black), "Dolphin" (dark gray metallic) "Misty Morning" (gray-green metallic), the so-called "black" interior. Exterior painted in the colors: "Golden Star" (beige metallic) and "Prestige" (a bright metallic blue.) will have an interior "Beige." Updates cars have already started coming to the dealers, the press service of the company. As reported previously LADAONLINE IA, Chevrolet Niva is now available with upgraded ECM. In addition to new engine control cars 2006 release of the new seals fitted with doors and sun visors.

Three off-road Chevrolet Niva to the jury

As part of the exhibition "Salon Car - 4WD Salon», which took place in IEC "Crocus Expo", after the ceremony nominees' SUV of the Year 2007 "were announced and the winners from among those who took part in the vote (" The grand jury "). Happy owners of three cars Chevrolet Niva, equipped with additional equipment, are young people from Moscow, Samara and Vladivostok. This is the official site CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ". "Grand Jury" - simple vote of motorists participating in the vote by means of questionnaires, sms and electronically. A total of voting was 52 264 people.

Approved the new Board of Directors GM-AVTOVAZ

January 31, 2006 in Moscow a meeting of shareholders of GM-AVTOVAZ. At the meeting, approved a new Board of Directors Company, which includes: IE Yesipovsky - OJSC "AvtoVAZ" MV Nagaytsev - OJSC "AvtoVAZ" MV Moskalev - OJSC "AvtoVAZ" William P. Brown - GM A J. Melin - GM A E. Stevens - GM A V. Pastor - EBRD President of the Board of Directors elected SP IE Yesipovsky, President - General Director of OJSC "AvtoVAZ" .

Chevrolet Niva fell to 500 USD

January 23, 2006 in the Chevrolet dealer network has started action, which covers the 2005 car registration, transfers AUTO-Consulting. Chevrolet Niva now become more accessible to the equivalent of 500 USD The company "UkrAvtoZAZ Service", a spokesman for Chevrolet in the Ukraine, today announced new prices for Chevrolet Niva 2005 release. On January 23, 2006 Niva reduced cost and starts at 63,095 USD. A complete set of SUV GLS c heated seats, alloy wheels, fog lights, tinted windows now will cost 69 455 USD. Chevrolet Niva by the end of 2005 has become the leader in sales in the compact SUV class and went to Ukraine in 2983 the number of pieces.

In completing the Chevrolet Niva L and GLS 2006 Issues 10 changes

In mid-January, dealers have to do with cars Chevrolet Niva upgraded ECM. Then it became known that the cars are equipped with a 2006 release with new seals door and sun visors. In addition to these innovations, changes occurred in the L version and GLS. About this site informs consumers GM-AVTOVAZ. The car has a new switch the alarm is bright red with night lighting, improved carpet of dark color for the trunk and floor mat floor front. Added seal lock the rear door to reduce dirt and dust to avoid difficulties in opening the doors. Removed fog lights to emphasize the difference between L and GLS. Wiring harnesses are unchanged. The hole in the bumper under the fog lights plugged. In the photo you can see the seat upholstery with brim assembly L: a new color seats (black with dark red pattern. The instrument panel and door trim - black) fabric is replaced by a panel of synthetic leather. Differences seat upholstery with brim GLS version, different color: a new color seats (beige and black). The instrument panel and door trim - beige. In addition, the car was the instrument cluster of white, which gives the car a sporty look. Color cap rear wheel was changed to black for the exterior. In GLS have yet another convenience - additional tinting the windshield at the top to reduce the solar noise for the driver. All these changes can be seen not only in the showrooms of dealers in motor vehicles in 2006 release, but the manufacturer's website.

Chevrolet Niva FAM1 will cost 538 000 rubles

CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" approved retail prices for Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva FAM1 "Adrenaline". On April 3 the retail price for Chevrolet Niva FAM1 amounted to 538 thousand rubles, at the Chevrolet Viva "Adrenaline" - 555 rubles, according to the company's website. Consumers are waiting for Chevrolet Niva Opel Ecotec engine with a series of FAM-1 with the beginning of last year, just then appeared in media reports that the car will go on sale soon. Chevrolet Niva FAM 1 is equipped with a modern powertrain. Different elevated dynamic qualities, meets all current safety requirements. The body is equipped with additional elements that enhance passive safety. In addition to standard power steering, immobilizer, central locking, includes new options: ABS, air conditioning, 2 airbags. SUV equipped with new front seats luxury, and the driver's seat - adjustable for height. As in the usual "Chevy Niva" in FAM1 15 "," Radio equipment and discs are included in package.

During the first three months of GM-AVTOVAZ issued a 9661 car

For the 1st quarter of 2006, GM-AVTOVAZ produced 9661 car, the press service of the enterprise. Sold in Russia and CIS 9165 Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva. During the 1st quarter of 2005 CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" produced 13 480 cars. A total of 2005 joint venture produced 51,810 Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva.

GM-AVTOVAZ is cars Chevrolet Niva (base model L), Chevrolet Niva Trophy and the Chevrolet Niva Hit the exhibition four-wheel drive vehicles in the Moscow Exhibition Center "Crocus Expo

Passenger wheel drive Chevrolet Niva combines off-road qualities, high level of comfort, attractive design, roominess. These key advantages are demonstrated by three cars on the podium. Car Chevrolet Niva (base model L) has all the above mentioned advantages and is suitable for everyday driving around town and for travel on the road. Off-road Chevrolet Niva provide design of transmission, high ground clearance and four-wheel drive with locking scheme inter-axle differential. ergonomic four-spoke steering wheel, power steering, adjustable steering column, improved noise and vibration body ensures comfort during long trips. Vacuum brake booster and a permanent full drive provides safety in adverse road conditions. All this makes the Chevrolet Niva is truly a unique car. In the Chevrolet Niva Trophy with original khaki enhanced off-road qualities. The standard set is added with the following off-road options: electric winch, removable (transport is secured in the luggage compartment) Self-locking limited slip differential (cross-axle, symmetrical, helical), set in front and rear axles Snorkel Ball joints, tie rods tips rugged mechanical automatic tensioner timing chain Hitch larger size tires 215/75 R15 alloy wheels forged hydraulic shock absorbers with optimized single-tube Additional features lights (top position) Fara-finder reference trunk rack Ram Truck Sand

JV GM-AVTOVAZ summed up the half

For the 6 months of the year to GM-AVTOVAZ were produced 22,746 Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva. Sold - 22 168 vehicles, of which 2620 in the CIS countries. Under the program of corporate sales sold 453 cars, the press service of the enterprise. Since the beginning of the production of GM-AVTOVAZ joint venture sold 153,633 cars, of which exports - 12 471. Today the company has 117 dealers in 76 cities of the Russian Federation. Of these, 57 are co-GM-AVTOVAZ dealers and GM-CIS, 18 - GM-AVTOVAZ and AvtoVAZ and 42 - independent. 10 dealers operating in the CIS countries.

Chevrolet Niva has risen once again

CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" has announced a price increase for cars sobsvennyh production since August 1, 2006. Retail price for Chevrolet Niva L and GLS is increased by 2 thousand rubles and will be, respectively, 330 and 362 rubles 500.00 500.00 rubles. This is the fifth price increase for the current year. From 1 January 2006 increased the price of 5000 rubles, from 22 February prices rose by 3.5 thousand rubles, then - from April 21, 2006 retail price for Chevrolet Niva L and GLS rose to 4000 rubles, and with a June - to 3000 rubles. Thus, the price of Chevrolet Niva from the beginning of the year rose to 17, 5000 rubles.

Chevrolet Niva changes color

The first Chevrolet Niva color" Sochi "appeared in dealer showrooms eight regions of Russia, informs the press service of CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ". Dark Green Metallic replaces the gray-green ("Misty Morning".) Cars new colors are available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Petrozavodsk, Vologda, Krasnodar Sochi, Lermontov, Samara, Togliatti, Ulyanovsk and Nizhni-Novgorod, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Perm, Kirov, Krasnoyarsk, Tyumen and Surgut. Today, the conveyor GM-AVTOVAZ cars go 6 colors: dark green metallic ("Sochi" ) Metallic Silver ("The Snow Queen"), dark gray metallic ("Quartz"), black metallic ("Milky Way"), bright blue metallic ("Prestige") and bright metallic red ("The Cherry Orchard") . By the end of the year instead of three existing plan to introduce new colors.

Auto Color "Extravaganza" waiting for their customers

Today, the conveyor GM-AVTOVAZ went first Chevrolet Niva, painted in the color of the "Extravaganza" (bright red metallic). The new color replaces the "Cherry Orchard." In the next 2-3 days car color "Extravaganza" will start to arrive in stores authorized dealers.

From April 21, prices for Chevrolet Niva will rise to 4,000 rubles

On April 21, 2006 retail price for Chevrolet Niva L and GLS will increase to 4000 rubles and will be, respectively, 325.500,00 357.500,00 rubles and rubles. This was reported at GM-AVTOVAZ. This is the third since the beginning of the year increase in prices for off-road joint venture. Previous was 22 February - when prices rose by 3.5 thousand. But most of all - in rubles 5tysyach prices rose early in the year - January 1, 2006.

In 2007 the car market in Belarus increased by 30%

According to consulting experts in 2006, the Belarusian market sales of new cars has more than doubled - to 104%, from 4,900 vehicles in 2005 to 10.020 in 2006. In particular, the passenger car market grew by 97.5%, and commercial - to 153.6%. "While in previous years, the annual growth in sales of foreign cars ranged from 7 to 12% - say market participants, -" in 2007 is expected to increase to 30%. "Fastest-growing classes of cars - compacts (A class), light commercial vans (LCV) and B-class. The most popular in 2006 used cars-class SUV, a golf class (C) and the middle class (D). In the A-class leaders in the segment were: "Daewoo Matiz" - sold 384 cars; "Chevrolet Spark "- 8;" Fiat Panda "- 8. In class B:" Dacia Logan "- 515;" Skoda Fabia "- 241;" Volkswagen Polo "- 74. In class C:" Skoda Octavia "- 366;" Toyota Corolla "- 237;" Opel Astra "- 221. In a class D:" Volkswagen Passat "- 378;" Mazda 6 "- 139;" Ford Mondeo "- 119. In the class E:" Toyota Camry "- 263;" Audi A6 "- 83;" Chrysler 300C "- 34. In class Premium Lux:" Mercedes-Benz S "- 43;" Audi A8 "- 14;" BMW 7 "- 8. In the class of SUV:" Chevy Niva "- 353 ; "Toyota Land Cruiser" - 210; "Toyota RAV-4" - 176. In class MPV: "Renault Scenic" - 144; "Ford Fusion" - 134; "Ford C-Max" - 92.

Workers "GM-AvtoVAZ" requires an increase in the minimum wage

Raising the minimum wage to 13 thousand rubles require the management of the plant CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" workers of the enterprise. This was reported to "Interfax" the head of the independent trade union of the plant Andrei Lyapin. According to him, in that factory workers in solidarity with the workers of "AvtoVAZ". "Overall, we have from last year express leadership demands to increase wages. Now, most factory workers receive 7-8 thousand rubles a month. We demand that the minimum wage at the plant amounted to 13 thousand rubles, and then went allowances in accordance with the rank and other criteria, "- said Lyapin. He noted that the possibility of labor strikes at the factory also not excluded. "In practice, in other words to achieve any result is not obtained. Only such action could push the company's management to engage in dialogue and any concessions," - said Andrew Lyapin. The Head of the independent trade union said that talking about the creation of the strike committee at the plant prematurely. "GM-AvtoVAZ" - a joint venture between Russia's OAO "AvtoVAZ", General Motors and American Bank. JV start car production in September 2002. The company currently produces two models of cars - Chevrolet Niva SUVs and passenger Chevrolet Viva, considering the possibility of producing other models. As previously reported, on August 1 working shop "45-2" main line "AvtoVAZ" temporarily suspended operations, demanding wage increases of up to 25 thousand rubles.

Serial production of Chevrolet Niva FAM 1 will begin this year

As the agency LADAONLINE, until the end of 2006 CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to start mass production in Chevrolet Niva engine FAM1. Chevrolet Niva FAM 1 is equipped with a modern powertrain. Different elevated dynamic qualities, meets all current safety requirements. The body is equipped with additional elements that enhance passive safety. The first trial batch of these vehicles was released a few months ago and realized in order to study consumer demand. According to LADAONLINE, authorized dealers CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" go 100-150 Chevrolet Niva FAM 1 for sale before the end of this year.

The best seller "Chevrolet Neve" got a scooter

GM-AVTOVAZ held a contest for the best seller. August 24 at Togliatti in the dealership, "Crumb-Service" was held among the final sales consultants and sales managers dealer network, GM-AVTOVAZ, which met the 30 best sellers in Russia and CIS. Evaluated the results of a jury consisting of members of sales, marketing and aftersales service. Winning the contest and the grand prize - scooter - Sergei Shneydmiller won from St. Petersburg ("Peter Lada"), second place went to Stephan Gorbenko ("Genser-Kaluga") and the third - Togliatti Alexander Loginkinu ??("Crumb-Service") According to the press service of the company. Noting the good training for all contestants and their high level of emotional, CEO Richard Swando congratulated the winners and presented them with gifts.

The first Chevrolet Niva with air conditioning went to the dealers

Today is the first 40 Chevrolet Niva complete GLC, equipped with air conditioning, go to dealers GM-AVTOVAZ, informs the press service of the company. The cost of Chevrolet Niva LC was 354 700 rubles, Chevrolet Niva GLC - 386 700 rubles. Until the end of August will be made about three hundred cars complete GLC, some of which will be sent to the CIS countries. Until the end of the year will produce about 2500 Chevrolet Niva LC and GLC. Building and installing the air conditioner is carried out by CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ." The suppliers are the main components of Delphi (Italy), Bosch (Germany), Contitec (Germany), MFT (Germany), Schaffler (Germany). Warranty on the air conditioner manufacturer installed for a period of 1 year.

The color scheme of Chevrolet Niva is replenished

In the colors of cars manufactured by CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" there were two novelties. This is a bright blue "Olympia blue" and "Extravaganza". "The marketing department constantly monitors the market and take appropriate action, depending on demand, fashion and other factors. Until the end of the year we plan to launch three new colors, with the lost of "The Cherry Orchard" (bright red metallic), "Golden Star" (light beige) and the "Prestige" (a bright metallic blue), - says Vadim Klassen, menedezher Experimental and Advanced Engineering. Recall that in August, a dark green metallic "Sochi" has replaced the gray-green ("Misty Morning").

Chevrolet Niva was replaced by the "Prestige" to "Olympia-blue»

Another new color "Olympia-blue" appeared in the palette Chevrolet Niva. Cars painted in this bright blue color will soon arrive in the showrooms of authorized dealers GM-AVTOVAZ, the press service of the company. Buyers can see them in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Samara, Togliatti, Volgograd, Perm, Rostov and other cities of Russia. The new color "Olympia-blue" will replace the color blue gamma "Prestige". However, car owners who purchased cars Chevrolet Niva, painted in color, has gone off the assembly line do not worry. If necessary, repair and painting in the cabin of an authorized dealer will be able to pick up any color from the previously applied.

GM-AVTOVAZ released "extravaganza»

The last day of October, GM-AVTOVAZ belt came off first Chevrolet Niva, painted in the color of the "Extravaganza" (bright red metallic). The new color replaces the "Cherry Orchard," the press service of the company. In the next 2-3 days car color "Extravaganza" will start to arrive in stores authorized dealers. Recall that in the range of colors available today Chevrolet Niva, recently there is another new color - "Olympia Blue '- bright blue metallic blue color palette replaces" prestige "in late September.