About AvtoVAZ

AvtoVAZ is one of the biggest car makers in Europe and the leading auto manufacturer in Russia, controlling around 70% of domestic car production. Company manufacturing capacities allow for production of over 1 000 000 cars annually. The company features models such as the LADA-ELFI (a miniature city car), the VAZ-1111E (a four-seat electric car), the VAZ-2115 (sedan), and the Niva 2131(an all-wheel drive SUV). The company has a $330 million joint venture with General Motors – GM AvtoVAZ — to manufacture the Chevy-Niva SUV and Chevy Viva cars. AvtoVAZ and GM each hold a 41.5% share in the venture, while the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development owns the remaining 17%. In 2006, AvtoVAZ’s net profit was 2 512 million rubles (70.5 million euros), up by 79,4% from 2005.

is it going to enter the US market ?

Trade sanctions banned their export to the United States. So I do not think they will be available in the United States, but you can get them in Canada.