There was a new first image pickup Chevrolet

Concern General Motors issued a first illustration of teaser concept pickup truck, which will be presented at the end of March this year at the Motor Show in Bangkok. The prototype will give an idea of ??how it will look car Chevrolet Colorado (aka GMC Canyon) the next generation. Detailed information about the new pick-up has not been disclosed. The concern only the GM said that the Thai Motor Show to debut the car was chosen because in this country demand for pickup trucks and a growing market of Southeast Asia is of particular importance for the automaker. Representatives of General Motors also added that last year 43 percent of all sold cars in Thailand were just pickups. Release of this Colorado is now being implemented at the plant in Shreveport (Louisiana, USA), but with the June 2012 assembly of motor vehicles will be completely phased out, and the company closed. According to preliminary information, the production of Chevrolet Colorado pick-up the next generation can be established in Thailand, but officials of the brand, these data do not confirm this. Chevrolet Colorado pickup was introduced in 2004. In the U.S. market this car now available in versions with rear-wheel drive and as well as with three engines: a 2.9-liter "four" producing 185 horsepower, 242-strong "five" volume of 3.7 liters and 300 horsepower engine V8 volume of 5.3 liters. In the U.S., the price of Colorado starting from 17 000 $ 45.

Chevrolet Tahoe returned to Russia

In the summer of 2011 Chevrolet intends to resume sales in Russia a full-size SUV Tahoe. In Russia, the new Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 model year will be available in top-end configuration LTZ. Prices start car with 2 200 000. Four-wheel drive Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ in the configuration combines the classic frame construction, premium finishes the passenger cabin and modern technology. Under the hood of an SUV will house eight-cylinder Vortec 5.3 liter capacity, a capacity of 320 hp and a maximum torque of 470 Nm, but instead used earlier 4-speed transmission, the new Tahoe got a new 6-speed automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80, which improves fuel economy when driving on the highway. At Tahoe uses a rigid frame made entirely from elements of the closed section, which reduces the vibration transmitted to the passenger compartment. Reducing the level of internal noise is also provided by the design of large 20-inch wheels. Quiet and smooth running Tahoe achieved also thanks to the suspension Autoride, which is standard for version LTZ. This dual-mode, adaptive, damping system operates in real time, providing a high ride and reducing body roll. Chevrolet Tahoe is common to all models of brand image of the front end with a gold emblem in the form of a "bow tie", located in the middle of the horizontal bar grille double. By its dimensions Tahoe 2011 is now 10 inches longer and a few inches narrower and lower than its predecessor. Tahoe LTZ is equipped with a 20-inch wheels that accentuate the sporty model.

Concern GM intends to export Russian cars in the CIS

Concern General Motors plans to export cars assembled in Russia, the CIS countries. In an interview with the newspaper "Vedomosti" said President of the Russian representation of GM Jim Bovenzi addition, the "GM" does not exclude the possibility of equipping Chevrolet Niva SUVs with automatic transmissions. These vehicles continue to be exported to Europe. According to Bovenzi, in this case, "Niva" were delivered to overseas in small batches, but the machines could be "quite successful". Question about exporting to Europe, concern management intends to consider, after expand capacity in Russia. As previously reported, in the near future concern General Motors plans to increase production of vehicles to 350 thousand units per year - this requires an agreement on industrial assembly in the new regime, which was tightened in March 2011. Thus, the power of the St. Petersburg plant is planned to increase to 230 thousand cars a year (now - 60 000). In addition, in the near future a joint factory "GM-AvtoVAZ" will produce 120 000 cars. According to Bovenzi, General Motors will continue its cooperation with the Kaliningrad factory "Avtotor", which produces cars Cadillac, Chevrolet and Opel. However, to create a joint venture with Russian company is not planned. In addition, since 2012 will start to assemble Chevrolet Aveo model at the Gorky Automobile Plant. In 2010 General Motors has sold in Russia, thousands of vehicles 159.38 - a 12 percent increase compared to 2009.

Chevrolet Niva cars went up by 25 thousand rubles

Plant «GM-AvtoVAZ" has announced a price increase on the Chevrolet Niva SUV in all trim levels. So, on August 1 and GLC GLS version will rise in price of 25 thousand rubles, the automaker said on its website. The cost of modifications of L and LC will increase to five thousand. Higher prices of cars due to the advent of the "Niva" anti-lock braking system from Bosch and airbags (for versions of the GLS and GLC), as well as higher prices for parts and increased operating expenses. Thus, at present prices for Chevrolet Niva start at 439 thousand rubles rubles (version L), 468 000 rubles (LS), 508 000 rubles (GLS) and 535 thousand rubles (GLC). In the future there will be bags and modification of LC as an option. Its value is not reported. Photos of Chevrolet Niva

The company officially unveiled the new Chevrolet global sedan

Company General Motors launches new global sedan Chevrolet Malibu. According to the plans of the company car will be sold for more than 100 countries on five continents, the premiere of place almost simultaneously in China and the U.S., car shows, held in Shanghai and New York. The design echoes the model with other cars Chevrolet, including such iconic models like the Camaro and Corvette. Chevrolet Malibu is built on a platform of Epsilon II, which is used for cars and Opel Insignia Saab 9-5. Front suspension - MacPherson, Rear - Independent multilink. Suspension rear. Wheelbase is 2738 millimeters (114 millimeters shorter than its predecessor), and overall length is 4859 millimeters. The size of the luggage compartment - 462 liters. The car received a new interior, styled sports car Chevrolet Camaro - with the square sockets and devices like the wheel, and can be equipped with an advanced entertainment system with flip 7-inch touch screen and the ability to play Internet radio. The base engine for the new items will be the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection, developing "more than 190 horsepower" and 245 Nm of torque. This motor is aggregated with a six-step "automatic" Hydra-Matic 6T40. In the future is not ruled out expansion of the aggregate series due to new power plants. Among the options that will provide for a new generation of Malibu - the crossing warning system partitioning, rearview camera, and range of wheel dimensions from 17 to 19 inches.

Concern GM ignored the tip 400 000 vehicles

Federal Court in Detroit (USA) won a class action lawsuit by General Motors has the car owners of Chevrolet Impala 2007-2008 years of manufacture. Americans need to compensate them for costs they were forced to suffer because of a malfunction rear suspension cars, says The Detroit News. Concern GM conducted a service campaign to eliminate this problem back in 2008, but then under review were only police cars. About 400 thousand civilian "Chevrolet" remained untested. The reason for the suit were complaints from car owners who regularly change tires on their cars because of faulty traction rear suspension. For example, one American was forced to put on a "Chevrolet" new tires when the vehicle's mileage was six thousand miles (about ten thousand kilometers). Previously, such complaints are received, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration USA (NHTSA): one of the owners of the "Impala" complained that the car mileage 41,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), he changed the tire three times already. Representatives of General Motors declined to comment on the claim, saying that while not familiar with it. However, they confirmed that in July 2008 was declared a service campaign for the Chevrolet Impala police cars because the rear suspension of the defect. However, they said, the design of the suspension of civilian and police versions are different. In the event that the court would force American concern to review 400 000 "Impala", as well as compensation to their owners the cost of regular replacement of tires, it will cost in the automaker millions of dollars.

For China, Chevrolet coupe rename the Camaro

In late April, General Motors has at an automobile exhibition in Shanghai, plans to introduce a convertible Chevrolet Camaro for the Chinese market. For sale in this country will be renamed the machine Ke Mai Luo. Translation of these words does not specify the manufacturer, noting only that it is "a resounding Chinese name." In the Chinese market Chevrolet Camaro coupe will be offered only with 312-horsepower six-cylinder petrol engine of 3.6 liters, which can be paired six-speed manual or automatic transmission. According to the manufacturer, from zero to 96 mph this car can accelerate in 5.7 seconds. Dregovuyu distance of a quarter-mile (402 meters), the machine will travel for 14.4 seconds, while its speed at the "exit" will amount to 157 kilometers per hour. The cost of "Camaro" in China will amount to about 500 million yuan (about 76.2 thousand dollars). Photos of Chevrolet Camaro

"Chevy Niva" will have airbags and ABS

In August 2011 the plant «GM-AvtoVAZ" to start assembling cars Chevrolet Niva, equipped with ABS and airbags, according to the official website of the company. Anti-lock brakes and airbags are available as options for a complete LC. In addition, they will become standard on the GLS and modifications for GLC. How many cars will rise in price of new trim levels, not reported. Currently, the recommended price for the GLS version is 483 000 rubles, GLC-510 000 rubles. Previously, the plant «GM-AvtoVAZ" has already produced "Niva" with airbags and ABS. In addition, vehicles equipped with 1.8-liter engine and five-speed manual Opel gearbox Japanese company Aisin. However, in 2008, production of machines for this configuration has been stopped. Then company representatives promised to present a new modification, which is also offered to have airbags and ABS, but still similar version has not appeared. Photos of Chevrolet Niva

Declassified appearance of a new pick-up Chevrolet Colorado

Concern General Motors issued a formal image prototype Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck the next generation. The world premiere will take place on the car at the Motor Show in Bangkok, which will be held from March 26 to April 6. On the concept pickup truck until we know only that it will be equipped with a 2.8-liter diesel engine and AWD system. Currently, 138-strong four-cylinder engine on "heavy oil" is used in a similar volume of vehicle Chevrolet S-10, intended for the market in Brazil. Probably, Chevrolet Colorado plan to recruit the next generation version of this unit. As previously reported, the Motor Show in Bangkok for the debut of the new Colorado was chosen because it is in Thailand, demand for pickup trucks and a growing market of Southeast Asia is of particular importance for the automaker. At General Motors has also noted that last year 43 percent of all sold cars in this country were just pickups. Chevrolet Colorado pickup debuted in 2004. The U.S. car is offered with rear-and four-wheel drive and with three petrol engines: 2.9-liter "four" producing 185 horsepower, 242-strong "five" volume of 3.7 liters and 300-horsepower V8 in volume 5, 3 liters. Now, "Colorado" gather at the factory Shreveport (Louisiana, USA), but next year this company will be closed. It is therefore possible that the release of a new generation of pickups can be deployed in Thailand. In the U.S., prices start from the current Colorado 17 000 45 dollars.

Bright colors for Chevrolet Niva will appear in 2005

In 2005, the Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva will have a few new bright, vivid colors. According to Constantine Baysheva, director of sales and marketing, 30% of Chevrolet Niva - women. According to experts, women's color is an important parameter when choosing a car. To date, Chevrolet Niva painted in six "metallic" and a pastel tone. Metallic colors - dark cherry, dark green, silver, blue, beige, dark gray. And snow-white pastel. C in March 2005 JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" will work in three shifts. JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to produce in 2004, 55 150 cars. In 2005, will produce 75 000 vehicles, including 24,000 Chevrolet Niva engine FAM1 1,8 liters., 43500 Chevrolet Niva 1.7 L engine., 7500 Chevrolet Viva.

In 2005, the Chevrolet Niva can be changed according to the scheme trade-in

As the LADAONLINE, a joint venture between GM - AvtoVAZ in 2005, plans to introduce a service that involves the exchange of a used car to the new Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva. The company hopes that the trade-in program will be the hit of the 2005 season. The program will be open to all owners of used cars, Chevrolet Niva, in order to exchange them with payment for the car with a new engine, air conditioning, ABS and other innovations. The official presentation of the updated Chevrolet Niva Opel engine will literally two days later, at the International Exhibition "Auto + Automechanika 2004", which will be held in St Petersburg from 27 to 31 October. Chevrolet Niva Opel engine with a new engine, new transmission (clutch, Japanese transmission, transfer case, new propeller shafts), new brakes (ventilated front, and ABS), the new suspension setup (springs, shock absorbers), the revised structure for the body and re- introduced systems to ensure passive safety (airbags, seatbelts with preload), air-conditioning. The car has better dynamics, higher speed, it has become more manageable at high speeds. The exhibition in St. Petersburg will be presented as Chevrolet Viva 1.8l ECOTEC engine with 125 hp

Chevrolet Niva stolen due to lack of spare parts

Player of Vladikavkaz, "Alanya" Neriusa Baras this week stole the car brand Chevrolet Niva, which costs $ 10 thousand, the website Ytro.ru. Coglasno statistics, an average of 6.5% of the cars Chevrolet Niva alter their owners illegally. Law enforcement agencies explain the presence of hijackers addiction to strong demand for spare parts for cars of this brand. The fact that some details in the official local mechanic has to wait for weeks, so the secondary market are sold stolen easily.

Until the end of the year at the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" will be another 13 dealers

Dealer Network CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" continues to evolve. The plans joint venture to bring the number to 98 dealerships by the end of 2004. According to LADAONLINE, based on data from corporate website, October 10 JV had 85 authorized dealers in 61 cities of Russia. Of these, 29 are co-dealers "GM-AvtoVAZ" and "GM-CIS," 26 - "GM-AvtoVAZ" and "AvtoVAZ", the others - independent. In large Russian cities there is not even a single dealership. So, in ten cities in products joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" offer of two dealerships. This - Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saratov. In Togliatti has three dealer in St. Petersburg four. And the residents of Moscow and Moscow region, acquiring Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva, can choose from 9 dealers. In the CIS countries are also working official partners of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ". In Azerbaijan, it «PERFORMANCE CENTER CO» Ltd. (Baku). Ukraine - LLC "UkraAvtoZAZ-Service" (Kiev). Belarus - OJSC "Minsk-Lada" (Minsk). Representatives of the joint venture in Kazakhstan - "Mercury Motors" and CJSC "BIPEK Auto" are successfully implementing the Chevrolet Niva and 19 October as part of the 7th international exhibition of automobiles and accessories "AUTOSHOW 2004" was held in Almaty official presentation of the Chevrolet Niva in Kazakhstan.

Chevrolet Niva tired of waiting in Europe

In the original plans of the JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" to this year was the intention to collect four thousand off-road Chevrolet Niva in the so-called export configuration with a 1.8 liter Opel Ecotec series FAM-1. It is this equipment is intended for export from Togliatti to Western Europe. Unfortunately, as of mid-November this year, official statements about the timing of the start of assembly and supplies to Europe of these models were not received. Meanwhile, as it became known LADAONLINE, in some Western European countries in the model number of the company «Daewoo» is a new model. Namely Daewoo Small off-roader. As it turned out, under a new name hides none other than the Chevrolet Niva, with the usual vazovskim engine of 1.7 liters. But this so-called "gray imports". The official sale of Chevrolet Niva in Europe should be carried out through the central and eastern European division of GM Daewoo. The question of when it happens, is still open. Meanwhile, according to surveys of consumers, the Europeans who came to love at the time the Russian Niva, waiting for the emergence of Chevrolet Niva with great impatience.

Chevrolet Niva will go to work in Antarctica

"Chevrolet-Niva" will represent Russia in the Antarctic our car more than a year. Company "Lada-Peter", the official dealer of «GM-AVTOVAZ» in October this year, gave the car "Chevrolet-Niva" scientific station in Antarctica Bellingshausen. The first car "Niva" adequately served 12 years in the harshest climates. Guide the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute of the Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, requested that was replaced by a new car, a well-established brand. October 25, 2004 at the company, "Peter Lada" car was handed over to the chief of the expedition, the chief of Antarctic station Konstantin Konstantinovich Levando.

The original product for Chevrolet Niva

Owning a car brand Chevrolet Niva is known that to fill in the hydraulics GM recommends Special products - fluid Pentosin CHF 11S. The difficulty is that, as a rule, the search for the original Special products in retail stores - it nervous and ungrateful. However, the company MANNOL have good news for all owners of Chevrolet Niva - in early September 2004 the German company Sudheimer Car Technik GmbH (SCT) and Deutsche Pentosin-Werke GmbH signed an exclusive contract, under which specific products produced by Pentosin, have the right to be supplied to Russian market under the brand MANNOL. Thus, the number of Special products Special products MANNOL is rebrendom Pentosin, namely: MANNOL CHF and PENTOSIN CHF 11S - identical products, which are documented. Technical Reference: MANNOL CHF - is a special fully synthetic hydraulic fluid of the last generation, providing reliable and safe operation of various hydraulic systems of modern car: the steering system, the system peredneosevogo management system level control, hydropneumatic suspension systems, shock absorbers, the system stops the engine, the hydrostatic system fan drive, pump air conditioner, AS / ASR (stabilization system and traction control system), central locking system, and so efficient in a wide temperature range from -40 ° to 130 ° C and above. Completely! compatible with the fluid Pentosin CHF 11S.

Chevrolet Niva in the new year may also become more expensive

As the LADAONLINE, followed by AvtoVAZ and GAZ in the new year plans to raise prices and JV "GM - AvtoVAZ". This information has not yet received official confirmation, but some dealers of such joint venture company management's intentions already know. In this case, according to a representative of one of the dealers, the price of Chevrolet Niva SUV in simple PACKAGE "L" in the new year could grow by 30 thousand. A more expensive version of the "GLS", too, must go up in price, but slightly less significant. The date sales of Chevrolet Niva with a 1.8 liter Opel series FAM1 dealers not yet known. Recall that at this point in the configuration Chevrolet Niva "L" is 285 000 rubles, and a complete set of "GLS" 324 000 rubles. During the first 9 months of this year from the pipeline JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" got away about 37 900 cars, and the end of the year in Togliatti will be collected more than 50,000 Chevrolet Niva SUVs and sedans hundreds of Chevrolet Viva.

Your information, a price increase for "Chevrolet-Niva" was confirmed

As previously reported IA LADAONLINE, prices for cars "Chevrolet-Niva" next year will rise. The statement was made CEO of CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" John Mylonas at the press conference, the website TLTnews.ru According to the agency which will be their growth and when will it rise until it is not known. According to John Milonosa, this information becomes available only after a meeting of the Board of Directors of the joint venture, which will be held in Moscow on January 10. The Director General noted that the joint venture did not increase prices for the past 11 months. In addition, Mr. Milonas said that on 7 December this year the company sold 53 053 cars. According to him, the sale of "Chevrolet-Niva" to exceed the production plan, which is located at 55 150 vehicles. The difference between sales and production due to the fact that in early 2004 the company was on site a number of cars produced in 2003.

The growth of insurance "Chevy Niva" 2 times - conspiracy insurers?

Insurers have begun to require owners of "Chevy Niva" to install additional anti-theft devices, and raised rates for insurance against theft of these cars. Their actions insurance companies explain that "Chevy Niva" stolen more often than other cars. Insurance company "Progress-Neva", "Russian World", St. Petersburg branch of "ROSNO", "Ingosstrakh" and "RESO-Garantia" called for the company selling the "Chevy Niva" to take measures to combat the theft of these cars. They require the owners of the car to install additional safety devices cost $ 300. Competition Authority started checking this initiative - perhaps a cartel of insurers, aiming to increase the cost of insurance sales and lobbying certain kind of anti-theft devices. The annual premium for the "Niva Chevrolet" has reached 12 percent of the cars. Previously, the cost of insurance rates for these vehicles from theft has increased from 3 to 7 percent.

GM-AvtoVAZ will stop for 17 days

"GM-AvtoVAZ" from December 24 to January 10, stops the main line in connection with Christmas and New Year holidays, according to Autonews. According to the company, from January 11, the company will operate as usual. In 2004. JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to produce 50 thousand cars. At the same time before the company lowered production plan for 2004. from 60 thousand to 55 thousand cars 150 cars. In this production is a pilot batch of 456 cars Chevrolet Viva. In 2005. already planned to produce 75 thousand cars. The company currently operates two shifts, and in March 2005. As reported in the joint venture, the company will be introduced in the third shift.

Chevrolet-Niva was a competitor - Rexton of Ssang Yong

In the near future in Russia will start assembling another foreign cars. On Monday, "Severstal-Auto" has signed an agreement with the well-known Korean company Ssang Yong and now at the end of 2005 with the assembly line will do interviews SUV Rexton. According to the press service of the company's new production (the place is still in question) will be set up to produce 50 thousand cars per year, but how much of this amount will Rexton will depend on the demand for this model. Already aware that "Severstal-Auto" will produce a modification of a 6-cylinder 3.2-liter 220-horsepower gasoline engine, produced under license from DaimlerChrysler. The car will cost at retail in the $ 25-35 thousand. "Severstal-Auto" plans to establish a network of dealers selling and servicing cars Ssang Yong. Recall that now in Russia are assembled or the production of SUVs like Chevrolet-Niva, Hummer, Kia-Sportage.

In Togliatti, a conference dealers JV "GM - AvtoVAZ"

December 9, Togliatti held a conference marketing managers JV "GM - AvtoVAZ". According to the company's press service, the conference was devoted to the results of work in 2004 and plans for 2005 and raised in Togliatti representatives from 86 dealerships in Russia and CIS. According to Director of Sales and Marketing, "GM - AvtoVAZ" Constantine Baysheva on December 9 in Russia and CIS countries, sold 53 343 cars. In general, the market for imported cars in Russia in comparison with last year grew by 100%, while domestic - 15%. Among domestic market share of SUVs Chevrolet Niva today is 60%, and among all Russian cars sold in 2004 - 4.9%. The undisputed leader in sales of Chevrolet Niva in the CIS countries is Ukraine. Its share in total sales in the CIS is 58%. Kazakhstan accounts for 25%, Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, respectively, from 3 to 6 percent. During the conference, managers of sales and marketing, "GM - AvtoVAZ" provided the script to his colleagues 'Open Doors', which will each dealer to promote the Chevrolet Viva.

"Niva" is renamed!

AvtoVAZ is likely to soon call a three-door SUV "Niva" in new ways. According to the agency «Ladaonline», in the future the car will receive the name of the Lada 4x4. This is most likely due to the desire to share as usual "Field" and the Chevrolet Niva. Still, these machines have the same name, although in fact they are completely different model.

The face of Chevrolet Niva will change in 2005

Now Chevrolet Niva is a bit outdated. So says General Director of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" John Mylonas, as Togliatti and told the newspaper "Chrono". In 2005 vnedrozhnik joint venture will have an updated look. Recall that the production of Chevrolet Niva began September 23, 2002, and before the end of the year had been collected 456 vehicles. In 2003, according to the reference book "The automotive market in Russia - 2004", 2002, SP 456 cars were assembled, and in 2003, descended from the conveyor 25 235 cars. In 2004, JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to produce 55 150 vehicles, including Chevrolet Viva.

Chevrolet-Niva zakuyut in armor

During the first 11 months of this year was sold 520 cars, and one of the largest buyers of goods of the production association was Sberbank of Russia, regularly purchasing armored vehicles for their needs based on serial machines. The next year, "Bronto" plans to expand the range of this technique - in the armor zakuyut Chevrolet-Niva and "Cowboy" from Derways.

GM-AvtoVAZ in Moscow gave a test-drive the Chevrolet Niva

C 11 to December 12 in Moscow at the stadium visit? Rally under the name "Chevrolet Niva - the best Christmas gift." The organizers of the test drive are GM-AVTOVAZ, Sobinbank and six metropolitan dealers. It was attended by hundreds of owners of domestic cars, specially invited for a test drive. After passing on two tracks - conventional and complex - motorists aged 20 to 55 years to appreciate all the qualities of Togliatti SUV in winter conditions. According to the press service of the company, half of the participants immediately expressed its willingness to buy Chevrolet Niva and make a family Christmas gift. And dealers are once again convinced that such a large-scale action provides the best presentation of the car.

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has received customs privileges

The Russian government ordered the company to provide state support for "GM-AvtoVAZ" to project light vehicle production in Togliatti (Samara Region), Interfax news agency reported, citing the press service of the Russian government. According to this information, the Russian government has instructed the Federal Customs Service to issue at the request of "GM-AvtoVAZ" license for the establishment of free warehouse with the peculiarities of legal regulation of the customs regime for a period of 7 years. In addition, the government agreed to accept the proposal on the establishment of Economic Development of Russia for "GM-AvtoVAZ" in the first year of free storage quota on the export from the warehouse and import the rest of the customs territory of the Russian Federation 99 thousand cars.

Chevrolet Niva 2004 can be purchased at 5000 rubles cheaper. Hurry!

From 20 to December 30 cars Chevrolet Niva 2004 issue sold by dealers JV "GM - AvtoVAZ 'on the new reduced prices. Cars in the equipment "L" can be bought for 280 rubles, and equipment "GLS" - for 319 000 rubles. This is 5000 rubles cheaper prices, which SUVs of Togliatti sold throughout the year. Recall that from next year Chevrolet Niva sroree only go up. According to unofficial information received LADAONLINE in the dealer network, the rising cost of Chevrolet Niva 2005 release may be about 15 thousand rubles. Recall that on Monday, January 25, the conveyor JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" will stop at the New Year holidays, which will last until January 10. It is estimated LADAONLINE, total sales of Chevrolet Niva in 2004 was more than 55 thousand pieces, some of which are implemented outside of Russia.

Chevrolet Niva has risen to 25 rubles

Joint venture "GM - AvtoVAZ" from January 1 izmnenilo prices for cars Chevrolet Niva. SUV of Togliatti in a simple configuration "L" is now worth 310,000 rubles, and a complete set of "GLS" 346 000 rubles. Until the new year, these models were sold for 285 and 324 rubles respectively. So, a one-time price increase was 22-25 thousand or 6,8-8,8% of the cost. If you look at the history of pricing on cars Chevrolet Niva, then we can say that they are not only growing, but declined. Since November 2002 (early sales), new SUVs from Togliatti cost $ 8000 (kompl. "L") and $ 9300 (kompl. "GLS"). On April 1, 2003 prices rose by $ 500 - $ 8500 and $ 9800 respectively. In early October 2003, the company takes the selling prices "Chevrolet Niva" to the euro, leaving the nominal figures by the same. In this case the value of the ruble increased immediately by about 15-17%. But due to the sharp decline in demand from December 2, 2003 SP leadership has cut prices and record them in rubles at the level of 288 888 rubles. and 329 000 rubles. From January 1 to December 31, 2004 offer price of two complete SUV were 285 and 324 000 rubles. In this case, at the end of 2003 and 2004 dealers "GM-AvtoVAZ" to sell cars with low (6-10 thousand rubles) discounts. Since the beginning of production at the joint venture sold 79,660 cars Chevrolet Niva. In 2004, the company sold 57,943 cars. Of these 55 150 were produced last year and 2793 - in 2003.

Chevrolet came to a leading position through selling Chevrolet Niva

General Motors CIS increased sales by 47% compared with 2003. This was reported TLT.Ru the Russian office of the company. Russia launches Hummer H2, Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Aveo, Lacetti, Evanda, and Viva, the new Opel Astra in 2004: the largest number of new products submitted by GM in the Russian market during the year. Last year, GM sold through their authorized dealers 66,306 cars in Russia. Mark Chevrolet came to a leading position through sales of Chevrolet Niva (53,886 cars), Chevrolet Aveo with a score of 776 cars in less than two months since its launch and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer (647 cars). Total sales of Chevrolet in Russia amounted to 56 514 vehicles, making brand Chevrolet advanced to first place in sales among other foreign automobile manufacturers. Sales amounted to 9153 Opel car (the best-selling - Opel Astra (3294 automobile), Saab - 345 (leader - Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan (208 cars), Cadillac - 211 (leader - Cadillac SRX (141 cars) and the Hummer H2 - 83 car. In 2004, a national distribution companies General Motors CIS increased sales by 47% (not including the results of GM-AvtoVAZ), compared with 2003, having implemented through official dealers 12 320 vehicles (2003: 8338 cars). As Heidi said, McCormack, CEO of General Motors CIS, "2004 was a year of important achievements for all brands represented GM in Russia so, brand Opel was able to enter the top ten best-selling foreign brand in Russia. should be singled out the success of Opel's monocab segment.

New CEO "GM-AvtoVAZ" will begin February 1

Richard Swando appointed General Director of CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" the press center of the enterprise. C on February 1, Richard Swando assume his duties. John Mylonas until his retirement will take a special temporary position aimed at expanding business opportunities in Russia and CIS countries. Richard Swando, since 1992, is engaged in the expansion of GM's key emerging markets. For 12 years he worked in Detroit, and Hong Kong, where provided leadership in various projects, including Shanghai, to develop GM representative in the Chinese market. In addition, he was Chief Executive GM - India and managed the start-up of GM in the region. Rich experience, he will use to perform their duties in Russia. Richard Swando holds Bachelor and Master of Science University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan, USA. In his role as Director-General, he will lead all activities of the company, "GM-AvtoVAZ" in Togliatti and submit to the Executive Director for Russia and CIS countries Warren Brown on the joint venture operation in general and executive director for the production of GM-Europe Eric Stevens as the functional head of the company. John Mylonas, who is currently the General Director of CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" has successfully managed a joint venture in Togliatti in June 2001 and has a comprehensive knowledge of the Russian automotive market. Under his leadership, less than two years JV team has created a new assembly plant, has launched two models and a net profit in its first full year of business.

Chevrolet Niva engine FAM 1 goes on sale at the end of Q1

As the LADAONLINE, Chevrolet Niva Opel Ecotec engine with a series of FAM-1 will be on sale at the end of the first quarter of this year. High-tech 16-valve engine of 1.8 liter Ecotec, develops power 90 kV, which corresponds to 122 l / sec. Recall that the VAZ 8-valve 1.7 liter engine produces only 80 hp That is, the capacity increase of about 50%. Increase significantly and the dynamics of the car. With the new engine of Chevrolet Niva will reach a maximum speed of 165 km / h, against 140 km / h which it can achieve in the current configuration. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in a new modification of Togliatti SUV will be only 12 seconds. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle will be in the range of 10 liters per 100 kilometers. When designing a new modification of Chevrolet Niva, was held a lot of work to bring the car to the modern requirements for security and Euro-NCAP made about eighty changes in body structure. We are talking about all kinds of amplifiers, capable of effectively "extinguish" the impact energy. In the frontal impact at 60 km / hour people will be able to get out alive. It is promoted as a modified body structure as well as air bags and more modern design of the belts. In the car, installed a management system that when you commit any significant slowdowns sharply tightens the seat belt and holds rights to the seat. Simultaneously, the steering wheel and dashboard airbags go off, which effectively protect the driver and front passenger from impact with the steering wheel and pedals have minimal movement.

Chevrolet Niva engine Opel Fam-one will go to the dealer no earlier than March 2005

Chevrolet Niva SUV with the engine Opel Fam-one will go to the dealers in March and April 2005, according to "Vedomosti" citing the press service of the GM-AvtoVAZ. As of December 8, sold 53,053 Chevrolet Niva. As reported earlier LADAONLINE, from December 25 to January 10, the joint venture goes to the Christmas holidays. During shutdown the pipeline will be undergoing renovation and maintenance work. On January 11, the plant will operate as usual.

"GM-AvtoVAZ" played the Chevrolet Niva among the most conscientious employees

In keeping with the tradition established at CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ", January 28 for the year 2004 held a lottery among employees with zero absence in the workplace. At a ceremony in the presence of John Mylonas and Richard have been played Swando Chevrolet Niva and two trips to travel to Moscow and one from Europe, the press service of the company. The lucky owners of the prizes become an expert on strategic planning Bryushinin Sergei, who won the Chevrolet Niva, a 23-year-old Alsou Shaydullova of assembly shop and a 26-year-old Olga Zyunova of paint shop, which, together with their other half will go on a trip for 5 days, respectively, in Moscow and Europe. Recall that by the end of 2003 the owner of the Chevrolet Niva is a 22-year-old paint shop worker Elena Dmitrieva.

The most beautiful and stylish TV presenters go on Chevrolet Niva

Famous TV presenter Oksana Fedorova and Nick Ganic, helping people understand the non-standard everyday situations and deciding on the front of the audience the problems the characters, moving in a silver Chevrolet Niva provided by CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ". You can verify this by looking at the cognitive-entertainment family program, "Cleaning up", which you published on Saturdays at 9:25 am (Moscow time) on the channel "Russia".

John Mylonas presented to disabled children "The Snow Queen»

The gift was made on the old New Year's Eve family Pinchukovyh from Perm, a convert to the Director-General to provide a discount on the purchase of Chevrolet Niva, the press service of CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ". They have two children with disabilities: a 2-year-old Sergei, a patient with leukemia, and 5-year-old Misha with cerebral palsy who need to be brought to the treatment and rehabilitation, using a wheelchair and a wheelchair. John Mylonas has decided not to sell, and donate Chevrolet Niva. After the necessary documents by representatives of the Permian dealership "Autoland Ltd" was presented with the car keys to Sergey and Svetlana Pinchukovym who did not expect such a Christmas surprise. The next day, excited, Svetlana called the company and thanked John Mylonas for the care and attention. Now, "Snow Queen" by the name of Chevrolet Niva will carry the children, not only for treatment, but also chess tournaments, as Misha - holds three degrees a degree in the individual championship chess Perm in his age group.

Chevrolet Niva - the leader in 2004 on theft

In 2004, the absolute leader in foreign car ugonyaemosti was Russian-made Chevrolet Niva, reports Battery News, referring to "Izvestia". Among the cars cars - the leaders in popularity among car thieves vary by region. Thus, the average for Russia, "unsafe" Audi A6, in Moscow - Honda Accord, and in the Maritime region, where generally lost some RHD foreign cars, most often stolen SUV Lexus. According to statistics from the Ministry of Interior last year in Russia stole 71,000 cars. Increase compared to 2003 was small - only 3.9%, especially in comparison with previous years, when the number of hijackings in the year grew by 15-17%. The leaders in ugonyaemosti cars in Russia in general are the domestic cars. They are also the most popular in the central part of the country where, according to the Interior Ministry of Russia, accounting for 70% of hijackings. The absolute leader in the hijacking - SUV Chevrolet Niva. Of the more than 80,000 issued during the past three years, cars of this brand across the country have been stolen more than 5000. During the five-door "Niwa" follow car "VAZ" 10th and 12th models, and with little lag, "vases" of the 9th and 99th models. According to the Moscow Insurance Company, among the most stolen cars more expensive models - Audi A6, A8 and Allroad, Mercedes-Benz 600 D and 500-series, BMW 7-Series and Lexus SUVs and Land Cruiser. If the car belongs to the most stolen, the insurance could grow into up to 14% of its value.

"GM-AvtoVAZ" exceeded the January sales plan

According to the press service of "GM-AvtoVAZ", which refers to the sales manager Michael Mordovina, in January of this year exceeded the sales plan. Successful completion of the first months of 2005 was made possible despite the increase in prices for Chevrolet Niva. According to the demand for the company CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" still remains high and nearly 100 dealers successfully sell Togliatti venture off-road vehicles across the country and abroad. We recall that by the end of 2004 the company sold 57,943 cars, some of which went for export to the CIS countries. And sat down with this year's price of Chevrolet Niva has risen to 22-25 thousand, and now stands at 310 000 rubles for a simple configuration «L» and 345 rubles. for luxury «GLS».

The best dealer for the sale of Chevrolet Niva is working in St. Petersburg

As a result of Phase I of the action "Russian Winter", held by the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" the best dealer of Chevrolet Niva acknowledged the company "Pragmatics". The competition was held among 85 dealers selling products "GM-AvtoVAZ" in Russia and CIS countries. The best manager for the sale of Chevrolet Niva was Obolentsev Daniel, a member of Company "Pragmatics". At the end I round action presented to the winner a prize - a scooter. The leaders of the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" congratulated the dealer with the words "it's really VICTORY - a young company has already become the best." In 2004, according to the traffic police of St. Petersburg and Leningrad region, were registered 3340 new Chevrolet Niva. Founded six months ago, UAB "Pragmatics," the official dealer of "GM-AvtoVAZ", the number of sold cars is about 12 percent of the market. The company is actively developing - is building a new car center. Area car dealership showroom for the sale of Chevrolet and Opel will be 800m2. Car center will have 10 service stations. Construction of the first General Motors car center in the historic city will be finished in June next year.

"Chevrolet-Niva" drove past collusion

Yesterday, the St. Petersburg office of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) put an end to loud case of increase of tariffs for services for buyers hull "Chevrolet-Niva". After a four-month investigation found no signs of FAS collusion in acts of leaders of the insurance market, increase the insurance rates for these vehicles due to their high ugonyaemostyu. In the meantime, to replace these companies had come less visible players, which dealers "Chevrolet-Niva" attracted a new insurance partners. Recall that at the end of last year, five major insurance companies of St. Petersburg - "Progress-Neva", "Russian World", St. Petersburg branch of ROSNO "Ingosstrakh" and "RESO-Garantia" refused to insure the car "Chevrolet-Niva", requiring installation each non-standard automobile anti-theft systems. In addition, the insurers during the year significantly increased their rates for customers, "Chevrolet-Niva" on the hull services. On hearing this, FAS, and decided to check whether the actions do not conflict with existing insurance companies monopoly laws. Indeed, according to the St. Petersburg dealers, about 50-60% of cars sold today are sold on credit for the design of which requires insurance. With 80% of buyers prefer to insure against theft auto. According to director of sales of JSC "Pragmatics" Eugene Shabanov, the requirements of insurers have increased spending on anti-theft equipment buyers are 3-4 times - up to 20 thousand rubles.

Autocentre "Samara-Lada" - selling cars Lada, Chevrolet Niva, Chevrolet Viva

Want to buy a car at the lowest price? Have you thought about the cost of operation? If you really want to save money, ask - and for how long the seller provides a guarantee? And how is it things are at the service center? Are there any benefits to customers? It is best to choose a vendor with the name. In Samara there is a seller - OAO "Samara-Lada" - the authorized distributor of AvtoVAZ. As a subsidiary of the Togliatti plant, auto center offers 3 year guarantee on cars LADA. In addition, when purchasing any model of LADA owner may hold anti-corrosion treatment of the car at the lowest price. Autocentre offers a comprehensive approach to buying a car. All cars are pre-training. Buy a car in the showroom of "Samara-Lada" can be a loan on favorable terms (15%), decorated it in place for 1 day. Once the buyer receives the keys to the car, right in the showroom, he can take out insurance and your car registration in the traffic police to set the alarm system, and even make the tuning of the new acquisition. Every buyer is given cumulative discount card giving discounts on car servicing in the "Samara-Lada" from 1 to 20%. In addition, when purchasing a new car to the bearer of a discount card. When the card is not tied to a particular owner, that is, it can be passed to other hands. OAO "Samara-Lada" - only in the Samara region specialized auto center, which has the right to conduct warranty repairs VAZ, regardless of their place of assembly - Togliatti, Syzran and Izhevsk.

AvtoVAZ and General Motors in talks to establish an enterprise for the production of engines

JSC "AvtoVAZ" and the American automobile concern General Motors in February and March 2005 to hold talks on establishing a joint venture to produce engines. In an interview with RBC, said the chairman of the board of directors of OJSC "AvtoVAZ" Vladimir Kadannikov. JV can be created in the coming months (previously announced that the new venture could be organized in late 2004). According to experts, AvtoVAZ talks with General Motors to establish joint venture for engine production is directly related to the intention of the Russian company to start production at a new base model car every 5 years. The problem of the new engine for AvtoVAZ is very acute. While the plant was costing the home. Since October 2004, AvtoVAZ was entirely on the equipment of cars of LADA 110 1.6 liter engines. To equip the cars LADA KALINA plant specialists also developed a 1.6-liter engine. But in order to go to the European rate of change of the model, a new line of engines for AvtoVAZ - a vital necessity.

Dealer Network "GM-AvtoVAZ" naschityaet already 105 service centers and sales

Dealer Network CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" has become the fastest growing in the Russian automotive market in the last two years. Rapidly evolving and embracing the most promising regions by the end of 2004, it consisted of 98 dealers in 65 cities of Russia and 7 dealers in the CIS countries. Of these, 42 companies are co-dealers "GM-AvtoVAZ" and "GM-CIS", 31 company combines the dealership "GM-AvtoVAZ" and "AvtoVAZ" and 32 companies came to the joint venture as independent dealers. According LADAONLINE, most dealers Tolyatti JV is the Moscow region. In the capital region and has 10 dealers "GM-AvtoVAZ". Five companies are promoting "Field" and "Viva" in St. Petersburg and three - in Togliatti. By two dealers SP coexist in 11 Russian cities: Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saratov and Ufe.Esche 51 city Tolyatti joint venture represents one dealer. At the same time the development of dealer network "GM-AvtoVAZ" will not stop. The company still maintains a careful selection of new business partners. As the prospects for the near future are considered Orel, Smolensk and Kaliningrad. Can also continue to expand the network in the Moscow region and St. Petersburg. In addition, as the prospects of Togliatti "espeshniki" see Dagestan and even distant Yakutia. Incidentally this is where Chevrolet Niva will be able to fully demonstrate its potential of vazovskim designers and modified by "dzhiemovskim" technology.

According to the number killed in the lead room "Chevrolet-Niva" and VW-Passat

Each year, about 200 people in the area of ??purchase cars with broken plates. Revealed that, as a rule, on the observation deck MREO traffic police. Before that time the money is not given for the car, the buyer has the option not to acquire, in this case due to the law enforcement agencies have to the seller. However, not always in the direction of expertise means that the car stolen. In the request was passed through the hands of experts around 3 thousand vehicles, a 184-identification numbers of them were obvious and hidden signs of forgery. Of domestic cars at the hands of avtomoshennikov often suffered "tenth" generation of the WHA and the "Chevrolet Niva." The last model so attracted thieves that many insurance companies had to raise her the cost of insurance against theft. Of cars by the number of "doctored" rooms leading VW-Passat. In 2004, signs of fraud identified in 12 specimens of this model. And the three was filled with the same number. So, presumably, all the machines involved in a "master". Passat cars for follow Audi - 5 cases. Almost keep up with their various models Mersedes, including a series of expensive SUV G. The experts say that the professionalism of those engaged in criminal business, is growing every year. From Moscow and St. Petersburg Saratov received dozens of cars, whose numbers killed are very high quality. For this reason, it became more difficult to establish the initial figures, without which to find the rightful owner of a stolen car is very problematic.

"Chevy Niva" - "Golden Star" on the Russian roads

At the plant of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" in the present cars are painted in six colors. This four dark and two light colors. Fans of light cars can buy at "Chevy Niva" to choose a light beige color of the "Golden Star" or silver "Snow Queen". Some motorists believe that the car is painted in dark tones, looks more respectable. In this case, you can choose one of the SUV in the following colors: dark gray ("Dolphin"), dark blue ("Poseidon"), dark green ("Amulet") or dark red ("The Cherry Orchard").

ZMZ will supply automotive parts for "Chevy Niva"

Zavolzhsky plant began supplying aluminum automotive components joint venture in Tolyatti "GM-AvtoVAZ". Under the contract, ZMZ will supply details of the transfer case and clutch for motor vehicles "Chevrolet Niva", intended for export. The contract was concluded for a period up to 2011 and provides for the delivery of $ 30 thousand sets per year. For his performance ZMZ invested 155 million rubles in the purchase of equipment and preparation of production, according to www.Autonews.ru.

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" introduces service trade-in

Today, at 26 dealerships in the joint venture Moscow and Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Tolyatti, Rostov-on-Don, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Kursk, Orenburg, Ryazan, Yaroslavl, Novgorod, Ivanovo, Kaluga, Sochi , Krasnodar, Tula, Bryansk, Perm, Novosibirsk, Kemerovo, Barnaul, Tyumen, you can take advantage of trade-in, exchanging a used car with a new surcharge, the press service of the company. In Russia it is a relatively new way of buying cars, and in the salons of the joint venture, which introduced this system, 10% of new cars sold in this manner. According to plans the company in the near future for the service, trade-in, anyone can apply to all authorized dealers of CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ".

"Nevsky Filter" staffed Chevrolet Niva

In a series of "Nevsky Filter" EURO is a new model - clean fuel filter NF-09-T (ref. 1054). Now in stock is a full set of filters for Chevrolet Niva: oil cleaning filter NF-01-M EURO (Art. 1040); air cleaning filter element NF-409 EURO (Art. 1023); filter clean fuels NF-09-T EURO (art . 1054). The filter has a high cleaning performance and increased service life, is equipped with quick connection and comes in an individual, hard bright yellow packaging, each package - a special insert with complete information on the applicability of the filter. Model corresponds to the foreign counterparts: Bosch: 0450905273; Champion: L 225; Fram: G-5540; Hengst: H110WK2; Knecht: KL 83; Mann-Hummel: WK 512. The new filter is also suitable for a number of foreign car models: Audi A2, A3; Daewoo Lanos, Matiz; Fiat Bravo, Brava, Punto; Opel Astra G, Combo, Corsa B, Corsa C, Omega B, Tigra, Vectra B, Vectra C; Skoda Fabia; VW Polo.

GM and AvtoVAZ have been working on a new base model, which should appear in 2009

As part of the general agreement between GM and AvtoVAZ is currently continuing work on the plant, not only engines, but also on the new base model, which should be placed on production in 2009. This was announced by Chairman of the Board of Directors of OAO "AvtoVAZ" Vladimir Kadannikov in an interview with RBC. As stated by the parties earlier this year, setting a new model for the pipeline venture is planned, and will begin production of the export version of the Chevrolet Niva. In early March, will start production at AvtoVAZ new body, which will install the power unit FAM-1. According to Vladimir Kadannikov, pre-production was very complicated, so they had to make major changes in the structure of the body, the suspension of the car. The export version will be equipped with FAM-1 engine and gearbox Aisin.

Top sellers Chevrolet Niva will go to rest

Sales and Marketing department of CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" The contest, conducted among sellers dealerships in the corporate segment of the automotive market in order to advance in this direction, the press center of the enterprise. The main condition was that the competition to over 2 months to sell the maximum number of cars the corporate buyer. The competition was conducted in two phases, which resulted in the overall standings won Timur Manapov from Omsk ("Firm" West-Siberian Alliance "), which was awarded a certificate for a tourist voucher worth 500 U.S. dollars, as well as a portfolio. The winners of the second phase were: Mr Starks from Perm ("Autoland Ltd"), Muscovite Alex Schulman ("Autocentre City"), Tatiana Semenova from Yaroslavl ("Spectrum Auto"), rostovchanka Olga Petrova ("Autocentre"), Ilya Mishchenko from the Great Novgorod ("Auto Show Compass") and Anton Filimonov from Samara «VIP-cars." Received a certificate, they go on holiday tour packages.

Chevrolet Niva will replace the car LADA NIVA in Antarctica

In 1989, AvtoVAZ was decided to conduct long-term test car LADA NIVA in extreme conditions of Antarctica. In 1990, the production car, past some minor technical revisions, was sent to the Russian polar station "Bellingshausen" and became the first wheeled vehicles in Antarctica. After tests at the request of LADA NIVA scientists remained at the station and continued to operate. In the temperature range from -54 to 4 degrees, it was transporting various goods, including scientific equipment, towing vessels, helping to provide medical assistance, the connection between the neighboring polar stations, met with guests of Antarctica. Over the next few years for all Antarctic stations, there are many cars and trucks, but LADA NIVA due to its cross-country did not lag behind other more powerful machines, and many cars and superior. Departures on Antarctica for more than 40 thousand kilometers, in May 2005, NIVA-polyarnitsa returned to their homeland. Unique motor vehicles, by the way, in working condition, will take its rightful place at the Museum of AvtoVAZ. As for the Russian polar explorers, they got a new SUV, the press center of AvtoVAZ. When choosing a car again, scientists prefer the domestic design - "Chevrolet-Niva" - which is inherited from the LADA NIVA high throughput and reliability.

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has settled with the construction of a plant to produce engines

Management of the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" intends to set a building in Togliatti engine plant Opel before the end of this year. It is worth recalling that the information on the possible establishment of such enterprises appeared in the last year, but still decided to build the plant and is not accepted. According to managing director of General Motors in Russia and CIS countries Warren Brown, the final decision on this question depends on several factors. "We can not err in making this decision. So now I tell you I can not say definitely no" yes "or" no ", - said William Brown. The main problem, in his opinion, lies in the fact that it is not clear Does there exist in the Russian market consumers in modern engines produced in Russia, except for JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" and Volga car. Remember also that Russia planned to deploy the engine manufacture Opel FAM-1 volume of 1.8 liters. These engines are currently installed on Chevrolet Viva. In addition, similar motors would be used and on the export version of the SUV Chevrolet Niva, but until this modification is still not put into serial production.

AvtoVAZ was left without a "Niva"

In 2006 "AvtoVAZ" lose one of its best-known brands - "Field", which exists in the automotive market for over 30 years. True, this does not mean that the automaker intends to terminate the Volga production of the popular SUV. Following an agreement between General Motors Corp. and OAO "AvtoVAZ", from 2006 Niva brand goes to the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ", which currently uses it to his car "Chevrolet Niva." The following year, the VAZ vnedrozhnik get a new name - Lada 4x4. But this, as told to the correspondent IS "Togliatti-News" Head of Marketing "AvtoVAZ" Alexander Bredikhin, "absolutely no impact on its sales." He stressed that at the stage of joint production of the brand "Field", the price is so high and well recognized, was adopted by the corporation as part of GM's auto giant's contribution in capital "GM-AvtoVAZ". Initially, the agreement between the car companies had suggested that AvtoVAZ will remove all the model of production. But in May 2004 the Federal Antimonopoly Service in the Moscow Arbitration Court has considered this point of agreement contrary to the law. Volga car had to continue production of "Niva", and in 2004 the company got away from the conveyor more than 20 thousand of these machines. Chief Marketing Officer believes that the decision of the Federal Antimonopoly Service was made "in favor of the consumer", who is still able to buy a cheap SUV.

"Chevrolet-Niva" may become Astrakhan

Like the "Y" in Astrakhan is planned to build a factory on a hub assembly of vehicles "Chevrolet". Negotiations with main investor - the American company "General Motors" - are ongoing, but according to preliminary data, the project cost is estimated at more than $ 300 million the same time, according to analysts, the talks will end anything, because the Americans have no money for such large-scale projects. As the "Y" in Astrakhan is considering creation of an enterprise hub for assembly of cars Chevrolet. According to the Head of the Department of the Ministry of Economic Development of the real economy of the Astrakhan region, Vladimir Feldman, the project is already included in the program of socio-economic development for 2005-2007. He also said that it was initiated by a local company ZAO "Tehnovolga." The details of the project in Astrakhan government are quite restrained on the grounds that negotiations with the company "General Motors", which is assumed as the primary investor, are ongoing. However, according to Mr. Feldman, the total investment could reach $ 300 million and collected in Astrakhan cars, according to preliminary data, to be realized not only in Russia but also to be exported, in particular in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey. But, Mr. Feldman recalled that "Tehnovolga" had already tried two years ago to implement a project to assemble Astrakhan Ukrainian car "Tavria", but was forced to abandon the idea because of the low demand for these products.

GM-AvtoVAZ is preparing three new colors for their Chevrolet

As the LADAONLINE, in 2005, colors of cars, manufactured by CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" supplemented by three other colors. Currently, cars manufactured by the joint venture, painted in six colors. It is light beige ("Golden Star"), Silver ("The Snow Queen"), dark gray ("Dolphin"), dark blue ("Poseidon"), dark green ("Amulet"), dark red ( "The Cherry Orchard"). Since both the Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva are piped to a single thread, the color applies to both models. New colors are still under development and is the main thing - consistency with the actions of suppliers. According to CEO Richard JV Swando, the complexity lies in the fact that not only painted the metal parts of the body, but plastic. It is also necessary to develop a paint that the consumer was satisfied with the quality of the painted surface of the car. How will new colors Swando Richard promised to announce as soon as the relevant official decision, approved by the Board of Directors.

On the "GM-AvtoVAZ" has accumulated 2.5 thousand cars

Despite the fact that the surface of the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" crammed car 'Chevrolet Niva "and" Chevrolet Viva, "a situation the director of sales and marketing Bayshev Constantine called normal. According to him, now the factory has accumulated about 2500 vehicles, of which 1500 are "Chevy Niva" and 1000 - "Chevrolet Viva." This number is a weekly supply of sales of joint venture. An impressive collection of cars, Mr. Bayshev explained the lack of sufficient parking spaces for a number of machines. The site is specifically designed for the "sludge" cars was designed only for 800 units. As told the EC "Togliatti-Novosti" Konstantin Bayshev, machines that are on the premises - the so-called "operational reserve". In addition to the reserve, these include vehicles to be exported, as well as cars that have not yet been transferred to the storage of finished products. In addition, Mr. Bayshev expressed confidence that launched September 23, 2004 a new model of joint venture "Chevrolet Viva" will have no problems with sales this year. According to him, in terms of production in 2005 was 7500 units, implementation problems will arise. Nikita Sukhachev

"Nizhnekamskshina" obuet foreign cars

Radial tires high "Kama-Euro" taken for a complete car "Chevrolet-Niva", «Hundai» Taganrog production, as well as several models of "AvtoVAZ". Negotiations on completing these tires cars collected at Russian factories in Moscow, Vsevolozhsk, Kaliningrad, and Izhevsk. Series production of "Kama-Euro" started on a new line of Italian technology «Pirelli» in July 2004. OJSC "Tatneft", which owns a controlling stake, "Nizhnekamskshina" invested in this line of 80 million dollars. This year Nizhnekamskshina plans to release more than 1 million of these tires. Full implementation of the project, which implies production of 2 million radial tires and commissioning of plant rubber mixing, is planned for early 2007. In parallel, the "Nizhnekamskshina" will be the reconstruction of existing production passenger car tires in order to increase their output from 5 to 10 million units per year.

Assembly line "GM-AvtoVAZ" has gone one hundred thousandth car "Chevrolet-Niva"

100 thousandth car "Chevrolet-Niva" rolled out of the Russian-American joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ". ITAR-TASS, the company was founded in 2001 as a result of agreements between the concern "General Motors", "AvtoVAZ" and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Total project cost - more than 338 million dollars. On September 23, 2002 the company produces SUV "Chevrolet Niva", from September 23, 2004, the car "Chevrolet Viva," based on "Opel". In 2002 the company issued a 456 cars in 2003, production increased to 25,235 cars. Output in 2004 has doubled - up to 54 910 vehicles "Chevrolet-Niva".

Chevy-Niva is gaining momentum in the CIS!

Togliatti JV" GM - AvtoVAZ "as of early autumn 2005, has its official representatives in seven countries of the CIS. including, the two companies working in Kazakhstan (SP "Mercury Motors", Almaty, "BIPEK AUTO", Ust-Kamenogorsk), and one in Kiev ("UkraAvtoZAZ Service "Ukraine), Minsk (" Minsk-Lada ", Belarus), Baku (« PERFORMANCE CENTER CO »Ltd., Azerbaijan), Yerevan (" Armenia-Lada ", Armenia), Tashkent (PE« SANAR », Uzbekistan) Bishkek ("Bishkek Motors", Kyrgyzstan). The next step - in Tajikistan and Moldova. Prices "Chevrolet Niva" outside Russia are somewhat different from Togliatti, but not by much. For example, in Belarus, Togliatti SUVs in the configuration «L» offers for $ 11,205, and a complete set «GLS» for $ 12,482. The sentence "Chevy Niva" in base in showrooms Ukrainian dealers a bit more expensive - 65 thousand 620 UAH. (approx. $ 11,750). In Kazakhstan, for the base version of the car dealers are asking 1568 thousand Tenge (approximately 11 700 $). According to analysts of LADAONLINE, export sales, "Chevrolet Niva" in CIS countries last year amounted to more than four thousand pieces. This year, shipments to the CIS countries will be at least doubled. Leaders of sales are Ukraine Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. By the way, the Kazakhstan dealer JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" in Ust-Kamenogorsk ("BIPEK CAR") provides for Togliatti SUVs 4-year warranty.

Owners of cars VAZ choose "Chevrolet Niva"

Held at LADAONLINE survey on about what a car was worthy of first place, if a competition, "VAZ of 2002" showed that the undisputed leader in consumer preferences has become a "Chevrolet-Niva". Voted for it interviewed 350 people from more than 1,700 Internet users, accounting for 20.3% of the vote. In second place was Hatchback "tenth" VAZ-2112. His best screen in the range of AvtoVAZ 12.3% of respondents. Third place much to the surprise of experts took LADAONLINE filmed last year with AVTOVAZ belt "six." The best model VAZ it is considered 9.6% of motorists. Given the production volume and age (4.2 million over 27 years), and a fervent love of consumers, this model is safe to assign the title of "Best Car WHA of all time." Next, in descending order of preferences of consumers are "VAZ flagship" VAZ-21102/21103 (8.8% of the vote), a practical hatchback VAZ-21093 (7.6%), then a favorite in the capital and major cities, "tag" VAZ-2115 ( 7.2%) and its "ancestor" VAZ-21099 (5.7%). Front-rounders VAZ-2111/21113 gained 5.4% of votes, and "vosmeka" recognized last year as "The female car in Russia" was 4.6% of the vote. VAZ-2114 for 4.4% of the votes polled, and for the old "Niva" VAZ-21213/21214- 4.0%. And enclose a list of potential contenders for the title of the best classic car AVTOVAZ "Seven", "Five", "four" Coach "Hope" VAZ-2120, oblong "Niva" VAZ-2131 and VAZ-21218 "Handicap".

Best dealership venture in Togliatti is ...

Opened in late January 2002 the new dealership JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" was named best of the three currently existing in Togliatti. Ltd. "Crumb-Service" - is an area of ??978 sq showroom. pm, SR 7 posts, car wash area - 42 sq.m, tire changer area - 20 sq m, shops, spare parts and accessories "Chevrolet-Niva" - 47 square meters, about 200 items of equipment, tools and devices. These are some figures on the technical capabilities of the center. How does Auto Show LLC "Crumb-Service" has become a leader? All dealerships JV must meet the standard requirements of General Motors to its dealers. To become a dealer, avtopredpredpriyatie must comply with the requirements of the functional and corporate design. According to Maxim Seregin, director of marketing and sales, "GM - AvtoVAZ", LLC "Crumb-Service" 100% of the standard functional design JV "GM-AvtoVAZ." Location salon, service center, warehouse, cleaning, administrative and residential premises thoroughly thought through and implemented very successfully. Throughout the attentive attitude can be traced to the buyer. For LLC "Crumb-service" customer - not just people with money who decides to buy a car. Marketers carefully suited to the distinction between consumer demand and allocate them among various groups. For some, more important appearance of the car, for others - passive and active safety, for the third - the best value and reliability. And to every potential buyer specialists of "Crumb-Service" will find its own approach.

The demand for "the Russian foreign car" is outstripping supply

A successful start in 2002, two car project in Togliatti and Vsevolzhsk gives hope that the future of the Russian car industry is still there. FPIC for quality products, manufactured in Russia on a new car factories built by Western technology, surpasses all expectations. The fact that almost all the "tricks" of Vsevolzhsk reserved dealers "Ford" on a specific customer until the summer, and some assembly "sold out" even before the September-October, she wrote almost all of the automotive press. A source told LADAONLINE during the opening of the new showroom "GM-AvtoVAZ" in Togliatti, "Chevrolet Niva" dealers JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" as is "sold out" for six months in advance. Orders for new Russian-American off-roader comes to dealerships PO daily and in large enough quantities. Rate of assembly "Chevrolet Niva" this year will grow each month. A final figure for the 2003 release of the ninth year to be about 35 000 cars. By the way indicative plan of the assembly, "Ford" in Vsevolozhsk in 2003, about 13 thousand cars. Add to that the possibility of the planned release of up to 10 thousand cars "Kia" and "BMW" in Kaliningrad, as well as 5-6 thousand cars "Hyundai" and "Citroen" in Taganrog, we get that the share of joint ventures in the total production of passenger cars in Russia will amount to about 6-7 percent. According to experts LADAONLINE, the demand for high-quality cars produced by western technology in Russia, the price range of 8 to 12 thousand dollars over the next 3-5 years will be 400-500 thousand a year.

New colors "Chevrolet Niva-»

The presentation of the new dealership JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" held on January 30, 2003 in Togliatti, two options were issued by the joint venture car "Chevrolet-Niva". Dark-green version of L (standard) and silver GLS (lux). External differences GLS model are evident: it is light alloy wheels, antenna, front fog lights, leather interior, rear seat headrests, spare wheel cover (full-size lockable). Other differences can be learned only from the booklet: tinted glass, heated front seats. According to the director of marketing and sales, "GM - AvtoVAZ" Maxim Seregin, colors begin to expand in two or three months. Currently, the pipeline joint venture received a body, painted in OPP VAZ. In April, will commission its own spray booth SP. Then add two colors - white and dark representative-vishney. The colors were not chosen randomly, but based on the results of marketing research, commissioned by the joint venture. Organizations wishing to buy a car "Chevrolet-Niva" as a representative, prefer white, said Mikhail Seregin. Later, in 2003 you can add new colors in accordance with a marketing plan.

Paint Shop "Chevrolet Niva" is the most modern in Europe

We know that buying a car right now, "Chevrolet-Niva" is almost impossible. The entire program until June issue is already sold out "on record". One reason for the inability to meet demand by increasing production - the lack of the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" own body paint shop. Currently, body painting done in the development of industrial production (OPP) Directorate of Technical Development of AvtoVAZ. In addition, the power that this site is not designed for mass production (capacity - 2 bodies per hour), the process of transporting the body to the color of the RFP and back - this extra 8 miles on the way to the consumer. But from the beginning of April the situation will change. Director General of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" John Mylonas your day starts and finishes checking the progress of the commissioning of paint shop in the joint venture, which is the level of technologies applied immediately take first place among European car manufacturers. Increase the capacity of paint shop 20 bodies per hour and go to 2-shift work pipeline will dramatically increase the number of production cars and to reduce waiting time for new "Chevrolet Neve" for consumers.

Chevrolet Niva: The American Dream for the "average Russian"

Start mass production of SUVs "Chevrolet-Niva" can be considered the main event last year in the Russian automobile industry. Yes, there was still enough in the year the successful launch of a factory "Ford" in Vsevolozhsk. But if a sober vzlgyanut on things, "Chevrolet-Niva" replay "Ford Focus" on all counts. And in terms of production for this year (35 thousand to 13 thousand) and design capacity (75 thousand 25 thousand priti), and adaptation to the Russian roads and working conditions, and pricing "tricks" with cheap equipment, and by the presence of the "Russian spirit" in the machines ... All it is well known that the "focus" of Russian products only Bor glass, rubber mats yes, and here in the U.S. "Chevrolet-Niva" is a bit more precisely, as the paper wrote, "Auto Review" - one of the logo. Of course, there are some imported components, and yet the "Chevrolet-Niva" - flesh and blood of ours, VAZ, VAZ-2123. Anyway, the media attention this project has not cheated. Now there is no Russian edition, which would not have written the history of GM-AvtoVAZ, on "The Adventures of Americans in Russia", it remains only to remove the film. Simple "nivovodov" This project also did not leave indifferent and they wrote a collective letter of appeal open "in defense of the old" Niva ", addressed to all heads of relevance to the Russian automotive industry, as well as all those concerned.

Made a piece for "Chevrolet Niva" - now try to install it myself!

Even before the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" to CEO John Milonas promised to all heads of business practical training on the assembly line to assemble cars. And while many thought it a joke, none of the managers of joint ventures' to wriggle out "of this work was not possible. John Milonas believes that this is a very important point - to try their hands in rhythm to establish the part conveyor. The only way to feel "in the shoes" of those who have to manage. In addition, the supervisor is immediately obvious that, because of what failures can occur. And this is a direct path to correct deficiencies. For example, public relations director of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" Derbenev Vladimir, performs mounting plastic covers on the car doors. According to John Mylonas, with excellent quality of the end caps, screws and skills Smirnov, complete the installation of these two parts with the help of special tools for car came out is not always smooth. As a result of changes in the technology of the operation. This is just one example of a new approach to build quality cars. Now practice at JV representatives of supplier factories. Apparently, those operations that are directly related to the supplied goods. Made a piece for "Chevrolet Niva" - now try to install it myself! And in order to improve the quality of publications on the production of cars at the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ", journalists Togliatti media offered to continue the tradition - and go on the conveyor.

Issues of service "Chevrolet Niva"

Unfortunately, the service support the owners' Chevrolet Neve "is still only getting better and challenges for consumers there. So we wrote one of the motorists, "Engineer guarantees" MBL Motors 'when talking on the phone said that the factory transfer case in the near future can not send and "MBL Motors' offer to leave their car for a few days, so they tried to disassemble the box, but elimination of the defect they are not guaranteed. " There is positive news. Replacing the alternator drive belt and replace the rubber pipe cooling system for vehicles "Chevrolet-Niva" - these are the main tasks of the first service company JV "GM-AvtoVAZ". According to the newspaper "Auto Review," in number 4, 2003, the domestic belt, originally set on the car does not stand up when working load 1,200-watt unit and stretches. Will be replaced on the belt firm Gates. In the case of a pipe - all the defective batch of hoses that are installed on the machine the first series. In addition, the problem should be solved spontaneously glohnuschego engine, which arises in situations when at 1500 rev / min throttle and simultaneously press the clutch pedal.

Brief "Nivah" in 2003

Results for 2003 are anticipated to produce 36 237 vehicles "Chevrolet-Niva". To do this, the rate of body welding with 32 pieces per day (March) will grow up to 256 bodies (September). In 2003, it planned to build 50 prototypes and pilot series avtombiley "Field-Export-FAM-1." This avtombili with opelevskim engine for export. To adapt this engine to the bodyshell today, will require more work to modernize the already running automated lines - the tunnel floor, the front floor and chassis, said "Volga Avtostroiteley."

Y "Chevrolet Niva" is armor!

The JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" is a program of cooperation with enterprises involved in the creation of various modifications on the basis of "Field". This was reported recently to the media Maxim Seregin, director of sales and marketing joint venture. This includes considering the issue of creating and armored vehicles for the army on the basis of the car "Chevrolet Niva." A recognized leader in the manufacture of armored vehicles based on the "Field" is on the right PSA "Bronto", which is the tenth car weekly "seven miles" has prepared an interesting selection of material. A small quote: "No good deed goes unpunished. Fortunately, not everyone uses this saying as a life principle. And they continue to look for the best in old and good. So, 15 years after the release sat down to "Niva" it discovered and developed a lot not known before that time qualities: the protection of passengers from the machine-gun fire, the conquest of the marshes and expanses of snow and, finally, the possibility of a more comfortable off-road compared to the ancestor of " . On the gig for the circus - in terms of "the envy of the American Grizzly," about bolotohode "March" on the electric vehicle, the model of "handicap" and "Force" - read in Avtofake or number 1 for 2003 edzhenedelnika "seven miles". There is also a unique photographs of almost all models produced by "Bronto" on the base car "Niva".

Export "Chevrolet Niva" will go on sale in spring 2004

Car sales "Chevrolet-Niva" on the export will begin no earlier than spring 2004, said John Mylonas, General Director of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" at an informal meeting with representatives of the media in Togliatti last week. According to information received by the correspondent LADAONLINE in a conversation with John Mylonas and Sales Director of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" Maxim Seregin, producing the first versions of the export "Chevrolet Neve" is scheduled for October this year. But this does not mean that they immediately begin to be exported. Technology access to foreign markets requires careful preparation, as well as a number of consecutive technical and marketing steps. So that foreign buyers will be able to buy a new Russian-American SUV is not earlier than one year. In addition opelevskogo engine cars in the export version would establish other PPC, clutch, transfer case and some other parts and assemblies. As John Milonas, the question placement Opel engine in the "Chevy Niva" are working professionals from 13 different car companies. These include designers and the Directorate for Development tehnicheskomou AvtoVAZ, as well as specialists JV "GM - AvtoVAZ". We could get by on their own, but then, according to John Mylonas, the process of adaptation of the "Chevrolet-Niva" to western standards would take about 4 years.

Buy "Chevrolet Niva" everyone wants a fourth motorist

Interest automobile owners and the press to the "Chevrolet-Niva" is on-growing. As polls show, road tests in magazines and chat in online forums, the main issues that plagued the potential buyers of a new Russian-American SUV is in the field of quality and reliability of this machine. Special claims to the design, ergonomics and driving characteristics of people have tried this machine does not. But the claims on the quality of manufacturing, assembly and reliability of individual components are already quite a lot. About the price, "Chevrolet Niva" consumer opinion diverges. Someone thinks its too high, someone on the contrary, quite "democratic". But the price in the end, "expose" the market. While FPIC significantly outstrips supply. Only one dealer Togliatti "ATV Motors' currently has accumulated more than 60 proplachennyh applications. According to a representative of the dealer's "GM-AvtoVAZ" to satisfy them will be able not earlier than after 2-3 months, since such dealers seventeen, ATV Motors are not the largest, and the daily rate of assembly is not more than 50-60 cars. But that show the current online poll about the attitude of potential buyers for this model: I and the "Chevrolet-Niva": Do not buy ever-I want to buy 36.7% 19.4%-Met, does not like, 15.8% not met - 9.4% seen at a friend's, like, 7.9% this year, buy-rolled 5.8% 1-2 times, 2.9% I - 2.2% owner-survey on the "Auto Review": Do You buy a Chevy Niva?

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" turns on "dvuhsmenku"

On March 31, 2003 JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" turns on two-shift operation, therefore - and doubling the production volume. Demand for "Chevrolet Niva" is outstripping supply: all the cars that produce SP dokontsa July, already has potential buyers. In August, JV move to three-shift operation. Therefore, suppliers must also increase production, increase output. This was announced by General Director of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" in a speech to the conference "Russian Automotive Industry", organized by the Adam Smith Institute.

"Chevrolet Niva" on the transporter

Production Program Body "Chevrolet-Niva" to March - 480 pcs. This is almost two times more than was released in January. As it became known IA LADAONLINE, delivery of finished vehicles produced by the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" to non-resident dealers carried out mainly by road. In Togliatti auto, mounted with "Chevrolet Nivami," has often attracted the attention of the townspeople. However, the queue of those wishing to buy a new SUV is still great. For example, a dealer Togliatti "ATV Motors' already decorated about 60 contracts, bids to buy a car" Chevrolet-Niva "and has already received money on account of payment. With scheduled for April launch production of a painting produced cars should increase as the speed increases with body paint 2 pieces per hour to 20 pieces per hour. By the way, the production plan of bodies in the April - 1250.

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" guarantees 100% quality ...

March 25, 2003 live radio "New Century" (107.9 MHz), the director of sales and marketing joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" Maxim Seregin said the opening of a painting production joint venture, which will be held April 2, 2003. Invited to the ceremony of the first leaders of AvtoVAZ, the city and the Samara region. As previously reported IA LADAONLINE, still color bodies "Chevrolet-Niva" is in pilot production of JSC "AvtoVAZ". But by the end of May all the body placed on the conveyor will be painted in his own production venture. Specificity of staining on a technology called "clean walls," according to Maxim Seregin, allows joint ventures to set ambitious goals - achieving 100% quality. That is all body color after the first cycle will fall on the conveyor. Planned for 2003 4-color car "Chevrolet-Niva" - silver metallic, dark cherry, dark green and bright white. These colors are not random - they are chosen based on focus groups of potential consumers, conducted in the cities - Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. In the future we plan to add color to blue and black metallic range, which also gave preference to the respondents.

"Chevrolet-Niva" on eksprot: there is a contract!

1381 car "Chevrolet-Niva" sold at the beginning of production on March 24, 2003. This was announced by director of sales and marketing joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" Maxim Seregin, speaking in a live radio station "New Century" (107.9 MHz). It is known that all the cars that will be released until late July venture has already signed contracts. In April, each dealer will receive a joint venture for 70 cars, and in May shipments will grow by 30%. March 21 signed the first contract to supply "Chevrolet-Niva" in Mexico. Considering the issue of delivery vehicles in China. Market development in Western Europe will start according to plan joint venture in the fall. The car will be equipped with engine VAZ corresponding burrows Euro 3, ABS, airbags. Provides for an export version with the installation of the engine Opel, power 127 hp and a modified transmission. As reported earlier IA LADAONLINE, first start the production of export vehicles, "Chevrolet-Niva" is scheduled for October 2003. Sales will begin no earlier than spring 2004.

Prices for "Chevrolet-Niva" will soon change

Poll the first 100 customers, conducted by experts JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has shown some advantages and disadvantages of the car sees its new owners. The positive qualities were identified: good handling, braking, ergonomics. The disadvantages were: a limited range of colors, no choice of options (only two trim levels L, and GSL). In deference to the consumer, a joint venture in the near future configuration changes "Chevrolet Niva." Now and in the basic version will electropilots mirrors, interior air filter, fog lights. Of course, setting these options would change the price of the car. The price for the standard version of assembly will be 8500 USD Car assembly "luxury" will cost 9800 USD This was announced by director of sales and marketing joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" AM Seregin.

Body "Chevrolet Neve" went to the Paint Shop of JV

April 2, 2003, as planned, the opening ceremony of the paint shop of JV "GM-AvtoVAZ", which was attended by President-General Director of JSC "AvtoVAZ" VA Vilchik, vice president of Fiat-Jam World Trading P. Social, Mayor of Tolyatti N. Utkin, and Jamie AvtoVAZ managers, representatives of the Samara Oblast Administration and the city of Togliatti. Speaking with a brief speech CEO John Milonas JV addressed, including, to the people who will work in this industry, "we hope to achieve the highest quality painting in Europe. We have teachers, and they with us. We expect hard work and dedication from all of us. " The new production joint venture created by coloring in the most advanced technology, a leading global manufacturer of such equipment by the German firm Ayzenmann. Process control, supply of chemicals, including paint, collection and disposal will be carried out other well-known German company BASF. The process of coloring bodies told Edmond Ray, manager of production of painting: in the first stage of the black box that comes after welding, the process of cleaning and degreasing in nine baths. It uses about 20 million liters of chemicals. Then, using fosfatrovaniya on the metal surface is formed a special protective layer. Method is applied cataphoresis special primer to amplify the corrosion resistance body. The next stage is covered bottom antinoise mastic joints bodies - a special seam mastic that provides sealing body. This is followed by a secondary coating, drying and applying a special paint robots last generation.

Production shek growing ...

In 2002, in accordance with the general agreement with the corporation "General Motors" was started car production "Chevrolet Niva", based at the VAZ-2123. According to the schedule were collected first 450 cars. Currently scheduled assembly rate is 96 pieces per day. Ends with the transition to work on core technology as the SP and the WHA, in September of this year, is scheduled to leave at the rate of production design.

Paint Shop opens "Chevrolet Niva,"

Today, April 2, paint shop will be opening at the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" in Togliatti. This event can be called a new stage of Russian-American joint venture. Own paint shop, equipped with the latest technology will significantly increase the monthly rate of car production "Chevrolet-Niva." At the opening ceremony are invited to the first leaders of AvtoVAZ, the city and the Samara region, and journalists. So as soon wait for the new and exciting news about the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" first-hand from LADAONLINE. As previously reported IA LADAONLINE, still color bodies "Chevrolet-Niva" was made in pilot production of JSC "AvtoVAZ". But by the end of May all the body placed on the conveyor will be painted in his own production venture. Specificity of staining on a technology called "clean walls," according to director of sales and marketing joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" Maxim Seregin, allows joint ventures to set ambitious goals - achieving 100% quality. That is all body color after the first cycle will fall on the conveyor. Planned for 2003 4-color car "Chevrolet-Niva" - silver metallic, dark cherry, dark green and bright white. These colors are not random - they are chosen based on focus groups of potential consumers, conducted in the cities - Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. In the future we plan to add color to blue and black metallic range, which also gave preference to the respondents.

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" is on the Internet!

Now all you need to know about "Chevrolet Niva", look at the site GM-NIVA Press releases, news, an opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter dealers, questions and answers (by the way, a lot of interesting information), specifications, vehicle specs, photos ... In the GM-AvtoVAZ is possible to learn details about the joint venture - the company's history, who the founders, the main tasks of the enterprise, the parameters of production and plans for the future. There is a possibility of feedback. You can ask a question or make a comment on the work of the dealer. And if you want to become a supplier of "GM-AvtoVAZ" - fill out the form on this website and wait for an answer. This is just a small overview of the site. If you still reading this, and not passed on him ..., then click the GM-NIVA

"Chevrolet-Niva" for $ 11,000? Do not take!

April 3-4 at the JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" is dealer conference. Among the issues scheduled for consideration - the announcement of the results of the first layer of dealer audits. Dealers were tested joint venture in Togliatti, Moscow and St. Petersburg. It's no secret that information appeared on unauthorized sales of vehicles "Chevrolet-Niva", when the price of cars offered by non-dealers, venture, much bigger than the manufacturer. For example, in one of the automotive Internet conferences reported that the $ 11,000 you can buy the "Chevrolet-Niva", without waiting in line. Each case is studied by experts of the joint venture. Violators will be dealer agreements used the most stringent measures - up to termination. This was announced by director of marketing and sales joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" Maxim Seregin. We remind you that the price of cars, "Chevrolet-Niva" to change from April 1, 2003, in connection with the addition of options as standard. Today the price of the car in complete L - $ 8500, to complete GLS - $ 9800.

JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" may lose tax benefits

Rastirazhirovanny across the country promise to the authorities of Samara region provide tax incentives JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" can not be satisfied. Office of MHC on the Samara region arbitration court sent the lawsuit, which challenged the tax breaks for the joint venture. These actions provoked a sharp reaction in the regional administration and the producers, the newspaper "Samara Review." If the joint venture will have no incentives to further attract investments in the Samara region may seriously slow down. Damage, according to the "SO" can also be applied to the image and reputation of the Governor Konstantin Titov. Recall that even during the signing of the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" voiced preference on the part of the Samara region, which were divided into two parts. One part in direct investments from the budget, which were sent to staff training and infrastructure, $ 854 thousand second part was to be formed due to tax benefits. In particular, the tax on profits of the enterprise was supposed to be reduced from 14.5% to 10.5%. For the joint venture were provided and other benefits. At the opening ceremony sounded figure $ 14 million, which was the estimated amount of subsidy in the joint venture on the part of the regional budget. According to experts tax cuts played a significant role in making final decisions General Motors Corporation and the EBRD. As a result, members of the project has built and launched a new plant, with its pipeline went off-road vehicles "Chevrolet-Niva", but the idyll did not last long.

Vibration control for "Chevrolet Niva-»

To improve the acoustic comfort in the design of the car "Chevrolet-Niva" is planned to use material from Togliatti vibrodempfiruyuschih firm "Technical Konsaltng." It is reported weekly car "seven miles" Details of the floor of the luggage compartment and bituminous material termopriplavlyaemogo DFF (15 products) will be laid bare in the body, which is sent to a thermal camera. There due to the impact of temperature, the adhesion of metal and materials. Next - paint and body supply the assembly plant. Delivery of pilot lots of material on the conveyor JV "GM AvtoVAZ" has already begun. All materials were tested in the research department of noise and vibration in the SEC VAZ.

When I collected the car door for the "Chevrolet-Niva" ...

In February, at a meeting of representatives of the media with Togliatti John Mylonas was proposed - to allow journalists to work in the pipeline JV "GM-AvtoVAZ". John Milonas promised to organize a "practice" for applicants. First experienced the particular vehicle assembly "Chevrolet-Niva" VAZ media journalists - Olga and Slava Kiryushkina Strochenkov. I also had to wait. I guess I was in a better position - read the impressions of Olga and Slava I was "mentally prepared" to fairly heavy (from the daily mental work), physical stress. But I was lucky. I was put on the door assembly line. And for 8 hours (with two 10-minute breaks and 30 minute lunch), I established a protective film on windows and sealing the left door. Sorry, did not record VIN-code car, the assembly has attended. Well this is almost like my kids now. Impressions - weight. But so far only tell you about a few, the most memorable moments. Clean, completely flat floor in the building, friendly relations. The abundance of information that surrounds a baffling at first. But are rapidly getting through forethought. It seems to me that the "trump card" JV - is well-established communications. Digital signage, "branded" music sites. If the item is completed (and on a special plate on each container the number of the parts and the minimum "minimum demand" supply) - just click on this container - and in stock already know - some detail on what parts need a ride.

Kaliningradets found under pub car cover

KALININGRAD, September 27. The winner of the "Chevy Niva" - the main prize of the action "comes into play" - was kaliningradets Eugene Malyshev. As the correspondent of "Rosbalt" Today, representatives of the St. Petersburg company "Baltika" gave him a personal certificate and a new car produced by the Russian company «GM-AvtoVAZ". As he confessed to 25-year-old builder Malyshev, everything was extremely simple. A few days ago he walked into a local supermarket to buy beer and drink with friends after work. "And then everything was like a fairy tale, opened the bottle, otglotnul and saw the cover image car - he said. - Friends laughed and advised me to go for the prize, I did so. " Recall that the action "comes into play," held brewing company "Baltika" from 15 July to 21 September in order to promote varieties of "Baltika» № 3 Classical ". The action played out 2 million prizes, among which 20 vehicles "Chevrolet Niva" worth about 20 thousand dollars.

For the third year since the start of CJSC "GM - AvtoVAZ" noted in the work environment

Once upon a time, talking with reporters, John Mylonas, when he was general director of CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ", said every year on 23 September will mark yet another novelty. We are looking forward to September 23, 2005. However, the third anniversary of the company was apparently in the workplace without the involvement of the media. Meanwhile, three years on the Russian car market - it is quite a significant period of time. Corporation General Motors (GM) became the first foreign automobile company, decided to invest in the establishment of production in Russia. September 23, 2002 in Togliatti, a pipeline company "GM - AvtoVAZ," came the first production car "Chevrolet Niva." At the reception September 23, 2003 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. September 23, 2004 at 11:54 Moscow time on the assembly line of the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" came the first car "Chevrolet Viva." Since the start of production on September 23 and before the end of 2002 there were 456 cars produced. In 2003, production increased to 25,235 cars. Output in 2004 has doubled - 55 150 pcs., Including 54 910 "Chevy Niva" and 240 "Chevrolet Viva" (according to the handbook "The automobile market of Russia-2005"). Plans for the car CJSC "GM-AvtoVAZ" for 2005 were adjusted to 75 000 to 55 000 cars.

"Misty Morning" - a new color for the Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet Viva

According to Ladaonline, car joint venture GM-AVTOVAZ will be painted in another new color. Gray-green metallic "Misty Morning" took his place in the October palette in accordance with market trends and preferences of potential buyers and dealers GM-AVTOVAZ. According to the press center of the enterprise, the color palette is represented by six car colors: light beige ("Golden Star"), silver ("Snow Queen"), dark gray ("Dolphin"), dark blue ("Poseidon") dark green ("Amulet") and gray-green ("Misty Morning"). Earlier in the colors of cars off the production line GM-AVTOVAZ present it is still dark cherry color. GM-AVTOVAZ produces SUVs Chevrolet Niva and Chevrolet cars.

Dealers "GM-AvtoVAZ" still have stocks Chevrolet Neve at the old prices

As previously reported IA LADAONLINE, September 15, the price of Chevrolet Niva in the configuration" L "has grown from 310 thousand to 313 000 rubkey. Togliatti cost luxury SUV in the complete" GLS "for this has remained unchanged (345 rubles). It is worth noting that the bulk of production and sales joint venture" GM - AvtoVAZ "(more 80%) falls on the basic equipment "L" Chevrolet Niva SUV. As the LADAONLINE, at the moment, many dealers, there are sites on the SP stock car on the 'old' prices. Therefore, they are not in a hurry to rewrite their price lists, and will continue sell off the remnants of that cost, that existed before September 15. According to analysts LADAONLINE, price increase, conducted JV "GM - AvtoVAZ" in the coming days may result in increased demand for SUVs Togliatti at the old prices. shipped before September 15, car dealers SP may end within 1-1.5 months. inventory, about this period of time, usually supported by the automaker's dealer network. But what impact the current rise in prices for Chevrolet Niva changes in demand, it will become clear by the end of October.

Testing Chevy Niva-in Transcarpathia

Chevrolet Niva Togliatti withstood the test of Transcarpathia. 10 cars "GM-AvtoVAZ" successfully passed 150 km to the harsh terrain of Carpathian Mountains and has once again confirmed the reputation of this SUV. In the test drive, organized by the distributor of the plant "UkraAvtoZAZ", the birthday of the joint venture was attended by journalists representing print and electronic media in Ukraine.

Titov family of "House 2" was given a jeep

Pope Alexander is going to ride it with his son hunting in the Friday issue of "Komsomolskaya Pravda" in the Lower "we are told that the family of former members of popular reality show Olga Kravchenko, Sasha Titov was born a son (" first child "House 2 "was born in the Lower"). Happy father first saw his son on Saturday, at discharge from the hospital Olga. - Highly agitated - shared with the correspondent "KP"-NN "Olin my mother, Tamara Kravchenko. - Choose the most beautiful flower shop - my daughter immediately recognized him among many others. Speaking of colors. During the show, was a case of Sasha to learn that your favorite Olina flowers - daisies, fled from the territory of "House", a huge pile of plucked and strewn with their room where they lived. This is not shown on TV, but Olga, of course, remembers ... At discharge from hospital, Young was a surprise: TNT TV channel gave his young family a brand new SUV "Niva-Chevrolet" and a certificate stating that a small Vladimir Titov - the firstborn of the TV project "The House -2 ". By car color "wet asphalt," Titov arrived at the house. - A wonderful gift, - smiles a happy father. - I will carry on hunting Vovka when older. I'm an avid hunter, I like to wander around with a gun in the woods. But the main gift - this is, of course, son! Yesterday was filled with Volodya week. Olya and Sasha are "young soldier course" in his apartment without the help of relatives.