AvtoVaz Contemplates Shift Reduction for Lada Vesta at Togliatti Plant
At the AvtoVAZ plant in Togliatti, a potential shift reduction for the Lada Vesta line is being discussed. The plan would move Vesta production from a two-shift schedule to a single shift, while the second shift would be redirected to support increased output of other popular models such as Granta and Niva. The aim is to speed up the assembly line and boost overall vehicle throughput, potentially leading to more completed cars leaving the line. This change is expected to be announced in August, according to information shared on the public social network platform.
The situation in July raised questions about the continuity of Lada Vesta production at the Togliatti site. Rumors suggested a possible pause in Vesta manufacturing if supply chain issues with components persisted, which could impact the broader production schedule at the plant. Observers noted that any interruption would depend on the normalization of the component supply, as well as the ability of the company to adapt its lines to maintain factory efficiency during the recovery period.
Industry sources have pointed to the broader context of dealer deliveries and market presence. Alexey Podshchekoldin, formerly the president of the Association of Russian Auto Dealers (ROAD), indicated concerns about how the factory’s output would align with dealer demand. He observed that a significant share of Lada inventories reaching dealerships could be affected if production priorities shift toward the Granta and Niva lines, potentially altering the domestic distribution landscape and financing considerations for buyers. Such statements underscore the ongoing balance between manufacturing capacity, supplier stability, and retailer stock in the Russian automotive sector, as reported by industry watchers and trade associations. Source attributions are provided for context and verification in industry summaries and public records. [Source attribution: Public Avtograd News via social network updates and spokesperson commentary]