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GM may take over Niva sales; Asia, Europe could get sport-utility starting in 2004.(News)

Automotive News Europe, October, 2003

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The Chevrolet Niva sport-utility is to be sold in western Europe next year, probably through General Motors dealerships, not AvtoVAZ's traditional network of Lada outlets.

The four-wheel-drive vehicle is the result of a joint venture between GM, AvtoVAZ of Russia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Shut out

Lada dealers are afraid they will be shut out of the distribution network when sales of the Niva start in Europe next year.

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"I think it will be sold by GM in Europe - and this is not good for us," said Dieter Trzaska, managing director ...

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Automotive Industry

GM may take over Niva sales; Asia, Europe could get sport-utility starting in 2004.(News)

Automotive News Europe, October, 2003

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