GAZ Group has stopped production at its principal site following an almost unprecedented heatwave this month.

The company has been obliged to halt manufacture at its main factory according to Russian media reports as temperatures are almost at 40 degrees Celsius.

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Reports also indicated the company would implement a two week holiday while temperatures are so high, before resuming production of its models that include the Volga Siber.