GAZ Group won the award of Adam Smith Institute

GAZ Group, being a part of Basic Element, which is one of the biggest Russian diversified industrial groups, won the award of the 19th International Automotive Forum «Adam Smith Conference» for its new generation GAZelle NEXT Van project. The award was granted to the President of GAZ Group Vadim Sorokin at Adam Smith Forum that took place on the 15th — 17th of March.

2015

GAZelle Business (GAZ-2705) became the winner of the Annual national award “Car of the Year in Russia”. GAZelle Business won the 1st place in the category “Vans”. The winners were determined by voting via internet and electronic terminals. The total number of voters this year was 938,000 people.

The metal van GAZelle is one of the most common commercial vehicles in Russia. According to the level of popularity it is second only to a drop-side vehicle “GAZelle” (GAZ-3302). Since 1995 more than 400 thousand vehicles have been manufactured. Over the years of its existence, the model GAZ-2705 has been seriously upgraded twice, and for today it remains the most popular vehicle in Russia in the segment of commercial vans with GVW of 3.5 tons.

Over recent years it has been the third victory of the GAZ brand in the competition “Car of the Year in Russia”. In 2012 and 2013 Sobol (GAZ-2752) won first place twice in the category of “Light vans”.

The GAZ brand for the third time became the leader of the auto dealer satisfaction rating by Ernst & Young

The GAZ brand became the first on the results of the auto dealer satisfaction study (Dealer Satisfaction Index, DSI), which is held annually by Ernst & Young on demand of the Association “Russian Automobile Dealers” (RAD). This is the third consecutive victory of the GAZ brand in this prestigious study. GAZ Plant of the GAZ Group, which is part of one of Russia’s largest diversified industrial group — Basic Element, was also the DSI rating leader in 2013 and 2014.

Oleg Markov, Sales and Marketing Director of Light Commercial Vehicles & Passenger Cars Division of GAZ Group:

— The first place in the relations with dealers for us always belongs to the customer. During the crisis our goal is to increase the market share and strengthen the GAZ sales network. This can be achieved only by providing additional benefits to consumers. To do this, we create new products, provide favorable conditions of purchase and high quality of service maintenance. Therefore, the first place in the DSI rating means recognition of efficient functioning of all services of the GAZ Plant: production, designers, sellers and service. Excellent assessment by the dealers indicates high confidence in the GAZ brand on the part of the sales network managers, and we do our best to justify this confidence.

2014

Top 5 Vehicles national automotive expert prize

The extended Gazelle Next vehicle has won the second annual Top 5 Vehicles national automotive expert prize in the “Light commercial vehicle/pickup” nomination. The extended Gazelle Next became the first and the only Russian vehicle thus far to win in this prestigious competition.

The Top 5 Vehicles national automotive expert prize was established in 2012 by the National Academy for the Automotive Business. The aim of the prize is to identify the best vehicles in five major nominations at the year-end. The expert panel of the prize includes 30 reputable Russian automotive journalists. The votes are counted and the panel members’ ballots are certified by KPMG specialists, one of the leading audit companies in the world.

Gorky Automobile Plant Announced The Best in Russian Commercial Vehicles Market Development

Gorky Automobile Plant of GAZ Group was granted with a special award of annual contest “The Best Commercial Vehicle of Russia” for successful development of Russian commercial vehicles market.

Gorky Automobile Plant has launched three models of the Gazelle NEXT, the new generation LCV, since 2013: a cargo van, a cargo and passenger van and a bus. Moreover, several current models were significantly upgraded: the Sadko GAZ-3308 SUV, the Gazelle Business with bifuel CNG engine, the Gazelle and the Sobol 4X4 with new powertrain. In the near future it is planned to start serial production of a new generation medium duty truck Gazon NEXT in several configurations.

GAZ takes the first place in Ernst&Young Car Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey for the second year in a row

This year GAZ has taken the first place in all six categories of the survey. This is the first win of such scale in the project’s history. The final result of GAZ brand is 4,69 points (in October 2013 it was 4,55 points). This tenth survey collected results from 490 dealerships representing 36 vehicle brands.

The survey is based on the poll results of sales and service companies’ managers and car marketing professionals, who judge car manufacturers through six criteria: “Manufacturer’s support of new vehicles’ sales”; “Aftersales service”; “Advertising and promotion”; “Financial relations”; “Retention and development of dealer network” and “Communication and feedback support”.

Previously GAZ already won the survey in November 2013, and before that the company had taken the second place twice. The rating of GAZ has been constantly growing since the beginning of such surveys in 2008: the 22nd, the 8th, the 2nd and the 1st place.

Oleg Markov, Sales and Marketing Director of LCV&PC Division of GAZ Group, says: “GAZ is steadily building efficient win-win relations on products’ promotion with the members of sales network. The key principle of our approach is mutual development and mutual growth. We are actively changing internal processes, implementing new technologies in sales and service, and constantly working on staff training and standardization of operation processes. These activities are focused on faster and better service for our clients. In recent years GAZ has been continuously updating the model lineup. Every year we launch several new products in different segments, which is attractive for the dealers, as well as for the clients. Our surveys show that customer satisfaction with quality of our products, sales and service increases steadily as well”.

2013

GAZ brand has taken first place in the Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) research that is carried out twice a year by Ernst&Young (EY) through the request of the Russian Automotive Dealers Association. This is the first victory for the Russian brand in the history of this rating that has been published since 2008. Previously, GAZ has ranked second among the top-three of the leading automotive brands.

GAZ ranked first in the categories of “Manufacturer Support for New Vehicle Sales”, “After-sale Service Rating”, “After-sale Service”, “Advertising and Promotion”, and made it to the top-three in rating categories for “Financial Relations”, “Maintenance and Development of the Dealer Network”, and “Communications and Feedbacks”.

533 dealer centers took part in the survey. They estimated work of 35 Russian and foreign automotive brands, which constitute about 60% of new vehicle sales volume in Russia following the results of 9 months in 2013.

The distribution network of GAZ brand is not only the largest in Russia among commercial vehicles manufacturers, but is also the most rapidly growing one. Starting in 2013, 14 new original service and sales centers have already been opened.

Sobol-BUSINESS wins “Vehicle of the year in Russia” award for second year

Some 385 models, officially presented in Russia as of the date of voting, competed for the title of ‘best of the best’ in 23 categories, with winners chosen by voting online and with electronic terminals. The voting was held on January 1 – March 31, 2013. This year 1.4 mln people from all over Russia gave their votes.

Light commercial vehicle GAZ-2752 Sobol BUSINESS has won the annual national award “Vehicle of the year in Russia 2013” in “Light Vans” category. Sobol repeated last year’s success, when it became the first Russian vehicle to receive this prestigious award.

GAZelle NEXT is recognized as the best vehicle in Russia

GAZelle NEXT won first prize in the “Best Commercial Vehicle in Russia – 2013” contest in the “Best Van\Light-Duty Truck” category.

“Best Commercial Vehicle in Russia – 2013” is one of the most transparent awards to this date. Organizers of the contest have nothing in common with the World Wide Web. At the contest vehicles are evaluated by people who are professionally involved in automotive transport industry. These are experts who constantly monitor Russian commercial vehicles market and representing major automobile magazines of our country. Many experts were invited for the contest rendering thereby maximum evaluation credibility.

2012

GAZ brand has taken second place in the Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) research that is carried by Ernst&Young (EY) through the request of the Russian Automotive Dealers Association for second year.

More than 270 respondents participated at the survey this year. They evaluated 31 automotive brands, which share 76% of total sales volume of new vehicles in Russia according to the results of Q1, 2013.

GAZ brand ranked first in the “Maintenance and Development of the Dealer Network” category, and made it to the top-three in rating categories for “New Vehicles Sales”, “After-sale Service”, “Advertising and Promotion”, and “Communications and Feedbacks”.

Sobol-BUSINESS wins “Vehicle of the Year 2012 in Russia”

Some 375 models officially sold in Russia strived for victory. Only one Russian vehicle made it to the top-three. Light commercial vehicle GAZ-2752 Sobol BUSINESS won the annual national award “Vehicle of the year in Russia” in “Light Vans” category. GAZ brand vehicle was the first Russian vehicle to receive this prestigious award since its foundation in 2000. GAZelle BUSINESS GAZ-2705 has made it to the short list (three leading contenders) in “Vans” category. Winners of the award were named upon the results of online and electronic terminals voting. This year total number of participants reached 1.4 mln.

GAZ Group Commercial Vehicles LLC was presented a diploma of the 12th International Agro-Industrial Exhibition “Gold Niva” for active professional participation at the exhibition and promotion of products in South Russia.

For the best engineering solution for emergency rescue services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia Valdai-based (GAZ 33106) special vehicle was awarded within the framework of “National Security 2012” international contest; it was also presented with a diploma and “Guarantee of Quality and Safety” medal.

2011

GAZelle BUSINESS  GAZ-3302, minibus GAZ-3221 were recognized as winners of categories for “Van of the year in Russia (small class)”, “City bus of the year in Russia (small class)” in “The best commercial automotive transport of the year in Russia” contest organized within the framework of the 7th International Automotive Transport Forum MAF-2011.

Expert council consisted of professionals of automotive transport sphere: heads of large automobile operating companies engaged in passenger and cargo transportation, representatives of public authorities, professional public organizations, field research institutes and specialized mass media.

GAZelle-BUSINESS has become the best due to optimal configuration of engineering and economic features. Excellent consumer features of the vehicle, ease of control, high safety factor, its fitness for Russian operational conditions are complemented by high economic efficiency and low owning cost. More than 120 thousands of GAZelle-BUSINESS vehicles sold since February 2010, when the model had been launched, show that Russian consumers’ choice matched the choice of the Expert council of “The best commercial automotive transport of the year 2011” contest.

State Duma of the Russian Federation expressed thanks to GAZ Group for developing mobile health centers

GAZ Group received a letter of gratitude from the State Duma of the Russian Federation for implementation of mobile health centers project mounted on popular Sobol-BUSINESS vehicles. Ambulance vehicles were designed by GAZ Group together with All-Russian Public Organization National Health League. Creation of a network of mobile centers for initial diagnostics is an excellent example of public-private partnership in a socially significant project for increase of longevity held by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. 695 health centers have already been established in all Russian towns within the framework of this program. First year of operation showed high relevance of on-site examinations of employees, rural population, and public sector workers.

Mobile health centers are furnished with the same equipment as fixed centers, and are mounted on GAZ models, which have already proved their high reliability and practicability in conditions requiring first-aid and intensive care.

GAZ Group receives standard of the Governor of the Nizhniy Novgorod Region for increased product quality

Having participated in quality increase and competitiveness of products in 2011, GAZ Group received official award, Honorary Standard of the Governor of Nizhniy Novgorod Region. Last year the company actively developed its primary product ? light commercial vehicles GAZelle- BUSINESS, having significantly increased vehicle reliability and comfort level.

The Honorary Standard is presented in recognition of the company’s success in financial and economic activities, expanding of production capacity, mastering high technologies, manufacturing competitive products, and realization of development plans for 2011.

n 2011 Bo Inge Andresson is recognized as the best manager of automobile sphere of Europe in “Developing Markets” category within the framework of the annual Eurostars Awards contest, which is held by Automotive News Europe to name the most successful leaders of the European automotive industry.

2010

GAZ Group President Bo Inge Andresson has won the award of the 13th International Russian Automotive Forum established by Adam Smith Institute in “Best Market Newcomer 2009” category for achievements in systematic improvement of business processes, production technologies, and management practices of GAZ Group, as well as for market launch of modernized commercial vehicle GAZelle-BUSINESS.

2009

GAZelle minibus was recognized as “The most successful brand of 2009” according to “Avtoperevozchik” magazine (as a part of the International Automotive Exhibition Interauto-2009). Experts and readers of the magazine have highly appreciated operational, consumer, and price parameters of the vehicle and recognized GAZelle family vehicles as the most popular at the Russian market.

2008 aia

1. GAZelle brand ranked first among Russian automotive brands within the framework of the “Best Russian Brands” annual survey conducted by Interbrand Zintzmeyer&Lux. The brand value made up 139 million USD or 3 564 million rubles.

2. GAZ Group Trading House became the best vendor of automotive and special vehicles in 2007 according to results of the contest held as a part of the Goszakaz-2008 4th All-Russian Forum-Exhibition.

3. GAZelle vehicle was recognized by “Gruzovik-press” magazine as a winner in “National Commercial Vehicle of Russia 2008” category (in 2007 GAZelle vehicles were chosen by 134 thousands of carriers in Russia) as a part of the 9th International Specialized Exhibition ComTrans.

4. GAZ Group took 14th place in environmental rating among 3000 largest enterprises of Russia in 2008, prepared by Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization Independent Environmental Rating Agency and International Social Ecological Union. In regional environmental ratings enterprises of the group made it to the top-three.

2007

Acknowledgement by the Federal Industry Agency for successful supplies of ambulance vehicles to health-care institutions of the Russian Federation within the framework of “Health” National Project.

GAZ-322132 GAZelle route taxi-van has made it to 100 Best Products list of Ural Federal District.

2006

1.GAZ-3310 Valday was recognized by “Commercial Transport” magazine as a winner in “Best Domestic Van” category within the framework of the 7th International Specialized Exhibition “Commercial Automotive Transport-2006”.

2. GAZ brand vehicles became winners of “Commercial Transport” magazine contest as a part of Moscow International Motor Show. Light commercial vehicle GAZ-2332 of LCV class ranked first in the “Best Van” category; Valday fire-fighting vehicle took the first place in the “Best Special Vehicle” category.

3. GAZ Group was recognized the best Russian company of 2006 in the sphere of mechanical engineering at the presentation ceremony of the National Award “Company of the year 2006” in the business sphere (RBC and Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation).

2005

Valday wins in “Preference Vehicle” contest

GAZ brand vehicle won in the annual “Preference Vehicle” contest held as a part of All-Russian Automobile Forum-2005. Consumers’ preferences were given to Valday based on survey results. Medium-duty truck won in the “Best Commercial Vehicle” category, regardless of the fact that Valday is basically only entering the market. However potential buyers preferred it because of its safety, flexibility, load capacity, and reasonable price.

GAZ-2705 GAZelle-cabriolet won “Grand prize of “Commercial Transport” magazine” contest in category for “Special Prize of Motor Show 2005 Exhibition” for singularity of design.

2004

he company received the award of the Government of the Russian Federation in the field of science and engineering and was given a title of Winner of the Award of the Government of the Russian Federation for development and industrial implementation of GAZelle and Sobol vehicles.