Avtotor expects the interruptions in the supply of components due to coronavirus

Kaliningrad Avtotor plant expects problems with obtaining components in connection with the spread of coronavirus. In connection with the shutdown of plants in South Korea, disruptions in the supply of components and, as a result, a decrease in production volumes is expected. The issue of adjusting the plant’s work schedule is currently being discussed. Recall that at present Avtotor produces passenger cars of KIA, Hyundai and BMW brands, as well as commercial cars Hyundai and Ford Cargo.

As AUTOSTAT previously reported, in 2020 Kaliningrad Avtotor plant plans to keep the production volumes at the level of the previous year - about 210 - 212 thousand cars. In this case, the production plan can be adjusted depending on the situation in the market. It is worth noting that during the year it is planned to launch the production of new models, also at the additionally created facilities for welding of bodies.

Recall that in January of 2020, Avtotor began the production of a new compact crossover KIA Seltos. The company also plans to develop a project for the production of cars using alternative-fuel engines (in particular, the “pilot” production of the gas-engine version of the HD 78 truck).