Russia’s AvtoVAZ is initiating a recall for certain Lada Niva Legend SUVs to address a repair issue. This information comes from the automotive news portal Lada. Online and reflects the manufacturer’s ongoing safety program. [Source: Lada. Online]
Owners who receive a notification should contact an official Lada service center. Technicians will inspect the welded joints beneath the plastic trim around the trunk lid to ensure they remain intact and non-penetrative. If any defect is detected, qualified technicians will perform the necessary repairs at no cost to the owner. [Source: Lada. Online]
All expenses for the repair, including parts and labor, will be covered by the manufacturer under the recall program. This follows standard industry practice where safety-related fixes are provided free of charge to affected customers. [Source: Lada. Online]
In other automotive news, reports indicate a Chinese automaker is showcasing a convertible version of its Trumpchi Empow R sedan at a tuning event in Shenzhen. It remains uncertain whether this concept will advance to mass production. [Source: Industry Briefing]
Meanwhile in the United States market, Rivian has unveiled the R2 crossover. The model is offered with a single motor, a dual-motor setup, or a tri-motor configuration. In the U.S. retail market, the vehicle is listed at a starting price around 45,000 USD, with exchange rates fluctuating for ruble equivalents. [Source: Industry Briefing]
Earlier posts highlighted that many drivers value practical convenience features, including remote notifications about unlocked doors, as among the most essential in a modern car. [Source: Industry Briefing]