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Zavolzhsky Motor Plant (ZMZ) presented images of the upgraded cylinder head for ZMZ-409 engine. This power unit is widely used in the UAZ Patriot, Bukhanka, Pickup and Profi models. The new cylinder head design has increased number of attachment points, including between the spark-plug wells and around the part perimeter. According to ZMZ engineers, such an upgrade will prevent oil leaks at the joints. Tests of the components being...

The Tutaev Motor Plant, KAMAZ subsidiary in the Yaroslavl region, is completing the production of a test bench for monitoring the traction load of automobile winches with a force of up to 30 tons. Production of the new type of winch will begin this month. Many departments of the plant are involved in the production of the bench, and a lot of teamwork has been carried out. The bench is manufactured in the workshop of non-standardized equipment...

The AVVA brand is planned to be revived in Russia to produce a low-cost car. There is no official confirmation of this information yet, but it is assumed that the project is currently at the stage of completing sketches of the conceptual model. The main feature of this concept is the unification of body parts and the mirror identity of elements located on the right and left sides, which will simplify assembly and reduce the car...

Production of simplified LADA Granta Sport cars has begun in Togliatti. The simplified version features the absence of painted bumpers, a spoiler on the trunk lid, heated seat option, a standard multimedia system and a leather steering wheel braid. As for the airbags, it is not yet known whether the new version will lose both airbags or only one. The powertrain remained unchanged – the simplified Granta will be equipped with 1.6-liter...

DZPM LLC (an enterprise of the OAT Group, part of the KAMAZ structure) has successfully passed the first supervisory audit for compliance with the requirements of the international automotive industry standard IATF 16949:2016 and the international quality management system standard ISO 9001:2015. During the audit, the company's quality management system (QMS) processes were analyzed, as well as the overall compliance of the company's...

The fleet of Begishevo Airport, KAMAZ subsidiary, has been replenished with BELARUS-2022.3/51-55 tractor. The vehicle is designed to perform airfield work with attachments for cleaning airfield coverings and lighting navigational aids from snow. Currently, the airport's rolling stock consists of 87 vehicles, which ensures uninterrupted operation of the airport. The Begishevo park has a total of 20 special purpose vehicles to maintain the...