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28/03/2025
Reopening of the former GM plant in Shushary is scheduled for the current year
The former GM plant in Shushary, which has been idle for 10 years, may resume operations by the end of 2025. Currently, Avtozavod AGR (formerly Hyundai) is negotiating with the government of Saint Petersburg and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to conclude a special investment contract.
According to sources close to the company, production will be launched jointly with the Chinese Chery concern, which has already begun to deliver equipment to the company's workshops. It is planned that models of Chery Jaecoo sub–brand – J7 and J8 - will be the first cars to roll off the assembly line of the plant. In the future, it is possible to replenish the brand's model line-up with a business class sedan.
NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency)
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13.11.2026
Sales of the new Lada Azimut crossover will start in early December of the current year, though an exact launch date has not yet been finalized, the AvtoVAZ’s press service reports.
Recall that the model is offered with 1.8-liter 132-HP engine paired with automatic gear box, or 1.6-liter 120-HP powertrain coupled with manual gear box.
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AvtoVAZ has unveiled LADA Vesta featuring an upgraded engine. Dealerships have opened pre-orders for the new model, though the official market launch is scheduled for December of the current year or January next year.
The key highlight of the model is 1.8-liter engine capacity of 132 HP and 175 Nm of torque. The car reaches a top speed of 192 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds.
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