Both industrial plants of the auto manufacturer halted their assembly lines, with the facilities in Togliatti and Izhevsk pausing production starting March 23. The report is unofficial, drawn from Autograd News and its cited sources. The company’s press service does not issue production plans and regards any information circulating online as rumors. The source attributes the stoppage to a serious shortage of components required to complete the entire range of Lada and Renault models.
Independent observers note that in recent weeks the manufacturing of Lada Granta and Niva Legend in Togliatti has faced significant interruptions, with near shutdown levels for Niva Travel. One of the components most affected by shortages was the B0 line, which serves the production of Lada Largus, XRAY, and Renault Logan/Sandero, reflecting the broader strain on the supply chain that has impacted several vehicle lines.
In Izhevsk, where the Lada Vesta family is assembled, updates began to show in February with the introduction of an updated version of the cars. This shift required a careful recalibration of the assembly pace. The post’s author notes that as of March 28, a restart of one transport line is possible, though the specific line has not been disclosed. Plans for future production remain under discussion while AvtoVAZ continues to implement all feasible measures to stabilize operations.
- A company holiday has been moved from the summer schedule to the spring, with the aim of ensuring a sufficient inventory of parts starting April 4.
- Updates on the situation are being communicated via the Viber channel under the moniker driving updates.