
Podjetje GM-AvtoVAZ je bilo ustanovljeno 27 junija leta 2001. Gre za mešano družbo naslednjih podjetij: AvtoVAZ-a (Lada) 41,5% delež, GM- ja (Genaral Motors) 41,5% delež in EBRD-ja (Evropske banke za rekonstrukcijo in razvoj)17% delež
Gre za povsem novo tovarno v okviru ostoječe tovarne AvtoVAZ-a v Togliattiju. Zavzema površino 142.000 kvadratnih metrov.
Pri izgradnji in opremljanju tovarne so sodelovala svetovno znana podjetja kot sta QuattroGemini ltd. iz Finske in Eisenmann iz Nemčije.
Celotno število zaposlenih v podjetju GM-AvtoVAZ se giblje okoli številke 1200.
Konec leta 2004 je imelo podjetje 98 uradnih zastopnikov (dilerjev) v Rusiji in nekdanjih sovjetskih republikah (kjer se trenutno prodajajo njihova vozila). V začetku maja letošnjega leta (2005) naj bi stekla prodaja tudi drugod po svetu.
Trenutno se v tovarni proizvajata vozili chevrolet niva (na osnovi projekta lade - VAZ 2123) in chevrolet viva (na osnovi opel astre druge generacije)
Proizvodja nove chevrolet nive je stekla 23 septembra leta 2002, proizvodnja chevrolet vive pa septembra leta 2004.
Do januarja 2005 so prodali 79.660 chevrolet niv (2002-456 niv, 2003-24.054 niv, 2004 - 55.150 niv). Lani so proizvedli nekaj sto vozil chevrolet viva.
Za leto 2005 je predvidena proizvodnja 75.000 vozil (od tega 43.500 niv z ladinim 1.7i motorjem, 24.000 niv z oplovim FAM1 motorjem in 7.500 viv).
Proizvodnja linija chevrolet niv v slikah:
Internetni naslov podjetja (tudi v angleščini):
http://www.gm-avtovaz.ru
Predstavitev modelov:

Chevrolet viva
:P Chevrolet niva z ladinim motorjem 1.7i (euro2 in 3)
Tehnične značilnosti (v angleščini):
Complete constructive Load – 1800 kg
Curb Weight – 1350 kg
Pay Load – 450 kg
Volume of Luggage Compartment – 320 L (with folded seats – 650 L)
Allowable carload weight with roof rack – 75 Kg
Allowable weight of towed trailer with brakes – 1200 kg (without brakes – 600 Kg)
Vehicle Dimensions: length – 4048 mm, width – 1770 mm, height – 1652 mm
Vehicle Base – 2450 mm
Wheel Front Rut – 1450 mm, Wheel Rear Rut – 1440 mm
Road Space under Rear Axle not less than – 200 mm
Outer min Turn Radius – 5.7 m
Powered by 1.7 L four cylinder in-line Engine with multipoint injection 80HP
Top Speed – 140 Km/h
Fuel Tank Volume – 58 L
Stroke Volume – 1690 cmi
Cylinder Diameter – 82 mm
Piston Stroke – 80 mm
Compression Ratio – 9.3
Maximum Torque – 127.5 Nm
Fulfill E 2 emission level
Transmission: Constant all-wheel drive via interaxial locking differential. Mechanical, five-speed gear box. Two-speed transfer case with interaxial differential which has assisted locking.
Spiral spring, independent, double-lever front suspension. Spiral spring, rigid axle-type five-rod rear suspension.
Front disc brakes. Rear drum brakes. Vacuum booster – 9’’
Tire Dimensions (radial) 205/70 R15, 205/75 R15

Chevrolet niva z oplovim motorjem FAM1 1.8i (euro4)
Tehnične značilnosti(v angleščini):
Complete Set
GLX ( luxury series )
Power , kVt / hp 90/125 at 5600 turn/min
Maximum torque , Hm 167 at 4600 turn / min
Gear box five-speed , mechanical Aisin
Number of seat places 4
Full mass , kg 1850
Unladen mass 1450
Load carrying capacity , kg 400
Luggage compartment capacity, l: 320
- with folded back seats 650
Overall dimensions, mm
Length 4048
Width 1770
Height 1652
Base , mm 2450
Acceleration 0-100 km / h , sek 12
Fuel consumption, l/100 km,
- at 90 km/h 7,5
- at 120 km/h 9,8
- within the city 10,0
Immobilizer
+
HPS
+
Adjustable steering column
+
Disks light-alloyed 15''
Tyres 205/75 R 15
ABS
+
Central lock
+
Interior
luxury
Preparation unit for tow hook
+
Driver's air bags
+
Front passenger air bags
+
Conditioning
+
Front fog lamps
+
Head rest for bag seats
+
Power glass regulator
+
Power mirror
heated
Security belts with pre-tightness and load restriction
+
Audio preparation units
inclusive antenna and two front dynamics
Full-size housing painted in body color
+
Folding back seats 40/60
+
Toned glasses
+
Air filter
+
Bumpers and moldings painted in body color
+
Lep pozdrav!