SeverstalAvto
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Sollers formerly known as OAO Severstal-Auto is a Russia
n company holding controlling blocks of shares of OAO Ulyanovsk Automobile Works (UAZ)
, OAO Zavolzhye Motor Works (ZMZ) and OAO ZMA
. The enterprises of Severstal-Auto are well-known automobile brands and occupy stable positions in their market segments.
car factory in Naberezhnye Chelny
, Russia. The factory was previously owned in part by KamAZ
and was one of the production bases for the Lada Oka
minicar. SeverstalAvto is listed in RTS Index
.
Production of the Oka is due to be phased out in 2006 after 17 years and replaced by a number of Fiat
models such as the Albea
and Doblo
. In addition to the products of the Italian firm, SeverstalAvto is producing the SsangYong Rexton
, an SUV model that the firm intends to also produce at the firm's UAZ
plant.
On July 11, 2006 within the scope of the agreement earlier signed with a Japanese company Isuzu, one of the world leaders producing commercial vehicles, SeverstalAvto started assembling ISUZU NQR71P
trucks with the capacity of 5 t at the production site of UAZ
. NQR71P is a representative of the world-known family of ISUZU N-series
trucks.
Since 2008 company has name "Sollers".
In 2008 new plant in Elabuga has been built for assembling Fiat Ducato
LCV.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n company holding controlling blocks of shares of OAO Ulyanovsk Automobile Works (UAZ)
UAZ
UAZ , Ulyanovsky Avtomobilny Zavod is an automobile manufacturer based in Ulyanovsk, Russia which manufactures off-road vehicles, buses and trucks. It is best known for its Model 469 jeep, which has seen wide use as a military vehicle in Russia and around the world...
, OAO Zavolzhye Motor Works (ZMZ) and OAO ZMA
ZMA (factory)
ZMA is a Russian car maker located in Naberezhnye Chelny, Republic of Tatarstan. It produces Oka micro-car under VAZ license. Most of the stock was owned by KamAZ, until March 2005 when SeverstalAvto bought the factory...
. The enterprises of Severstal-Auto are well-known automobile brands and occupy stable positions in their market segments.
History
Since 2005, SeverstalAvto has been the owner of the ZMAZMA (factory)
ZMA is a Russian car maker located in Naberezhnye Chelny, Republic of Tatarstan. It produces Oka micro-car under VAZ license. Most of the stock was owned by KamAZ, until March 2005 when SeverstalAvto bought the factory...
car factory in Naberezhnye Chelny
Naberezhnye Chelny
Naberezhnye Chelny is the second largest city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.A major industrial center, Naberezhnye Chelny stands on the Kama River some 225 km east of Kazan near Nizhnekamsk Reservoir. It serves as the administrative center of Tukayevsky District, although it is not...
, Russia. The factory was previously owned in part by KamAZ
Kamaz
KAMAZ is a Russian truck manufacturer located in Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan, Russian Federation. KAMAZ opened their doors in 1976...
and was one of the production bases for the Lada Oka
Lada Oka
VAZ-1111 Oka is a city car designed in Russia in 1988 by AvtoVAZ featuring a 750 cc SOHC 2-cylinder engine. The car was developed by AutoVAZ, but it has never entered volume production there. All production was sourced to SeAZ factory in Serpukhov and ZMA in Naberezhnye Chelny...
minicar. SeverstalAvto is listed in RTS Index
RTS Index
The RTS Index is an index of 50 Russian stocks that trade on the RTS Stock Exchange in Moscow. The list of stocks is reviewed every 3 months by the RTS Information Committee.The index value is calculated in a real-time mode...
.
Production of the Oka is due to be phased out in 2006 after 17 years and replaced by a number of Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
models such as the Albea
Fiat Albea
The Fiat Albea is the sedan version of the Fiat Palio small family car, built in Turkey at the Tofaş facilities of the Italian automaker Fiat. It is the replacement for the Siena in Europe and has been in production since 2002. It has a similar design with its South American equivalent but a longer...
and Doblo
Fiat Doblò
The Fiat Doblò is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by Italian automaker Fiat since 2000, it was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2000.-First generation :...
. In addition to the products of the Italian firm, SeverstalAvto is producing the SsangYong Rexton
SsangYong Rexton
The SsangYong Rexton is a sport utility vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, initially released in Korea by the SsangYong Motor Company in late 2001. This vehicle offers standard appointments such as quiet on-road performance, car-like handling, and off-road capability, and can be configured...
, an SUV model that the firm intends to also produce at the firm's UAZ
UAZ
UAZ , Ulyanovsky Avtomobilny Zavod is an automobile manufacturer based in Ulyanovsk, Russia which manufactures off-road vehicles, buses and trucks. It is best known for its Model 469 jeep, which has seen wide use as a military vehicle in Russia and around the world...
plant.
On July 11, 2006 within the scope of the agreement earlier signed with a Japanese company Isuzu, one of the world leaders producing commercial vehicles, SeverstalAvto started assembling ISUZU NQR71P
Isuzu Elf
The is a light duty truck produced by Isuzu. Outside Japan it is known as N-series.The range was primarily available in Japan, Hong Kong and some other Asian countries, and since the late 1980s, also in the United States, Chile, Colombia , and Peru The is a light duty truck produced by Isuzu....
trucks with the capacity of 5 t at the production site of UAZ
UAZ
UAZ , Ulyanovsky Avtomobilny Zavod is an automobile manufacturer based in Ulyanovsk, Russia which manufactures off-road vehicles, buses and trucks. It is best known for its Model 469 jeep, which has seen wide use as a military vehicle in Russia and around the world...
. NQR71P is a representative of the world-known family of ISUZU N-series
Isuzu Elf
The is a light duty truck produced by Isuzu. Outside Japan it is known as N-series.The range was primarily available in Japan, Hong Kong and some other Asian countries, and since the late 1980s, also in the United States, Chile, Colombia , and Peru The is a light duty truck produced by Isuzu....
trucks.
Since 2008 company has name "Sollers".
In 2008 new plant in Elabuga has been built for assembling Fiat Ducato
Fiat Ducato
The Fiat Ducato is a large van produced by Fiat. The Fiat Ducato is the same van as the Citroën Jumper and the Peugeot Boxer, which are all very popular vans to convert into motorhomes...
LCV.