AvtoVAZ will suspend production and modernize factories

Ladas will not be produced from December 29, 2024 to January 12, 2025 inclusive, the AvtoVAZ press service reported. The auto giant is using the pause to carry out “more than nine thousand works,” the purpose of which is to improve working conditions, repair equipment and prepare facilities for the launch of new models. A significant part of the work will be devoted to the upcoming launch of the Lada Iskra, a new “state car” that will go into production [весной 2025 года](https://motor.ru/news/iskra-15-11-2024.htm).

A significant part of the work that will be carried out during the shutdown of the conveyors is preparation for the production of Lada Iskra. Welding, painting and assembly shops will prepare for the release of the new product.

AvtoVAZ is also modernizing its engine production lines to produce a new 1.8-liter engine for the Niva. Finally, work will be carried out in metallurgical production and chassis production.

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It is also planned to renovate the premises to improve working conditions: replacing the roof, metal flooring with polymer, installing LED lamps, replacing glass in windows and more. Together with the plant in Tolyatti, Lada Izhevsk and VIS-Auto will undergo modernization.

The New Year holidays at AvtoVAZ will last two weeks. The company assures that a sufficient number of cars ready for sale are stocked in warehouses and at dealers.

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