of its renewed strategy in the country. According to the reports, MG will base its operation in Horizonte, Ceará, through an agreement with Comexport, owner of the former Troller plant now operating as Ceara Automotive Hub (PACE). The company already has a contract to assemble the Chevrolet Spark EUV in SKD format and is expected to establish a similar partnership with MG. Local assembly is projected to start toward the end of 2026. MG hasn’t...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Chevrolet Spark EUV starts production in Brazil On December 3, Chevrolet announced the start of production of the Spark EUV at the Ceara Automotive Hub, Brazil. During the ceremony attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and GM South America President Santiago Chamorro, it was also confirmed that the Chevrolet Captiva EV will begin production at the same facility in 2026. The partnership between GM and the plant enables an effi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

refecture. The company has been strengthening the business for semiconductor materials, such as image sensors used in in-vehicle cameras and others. The new building is designed to enhance the development, production, and quality evaluation functions necessary for materials for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light used in advanced semiconductor applications. The new building has been completed at the Shizuoka Factory (Yoshida-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Chevrolet Spark EUV to start production in December in Brazil On November 22, it was reported that Chevrolet will begin production of the Spark EUV on December 3 at the Ceara Automotive Hub, former Ford Troller plant, in Horizonte, Ceará, now operated by Comexport. The start of assembly will be marked by an official ceremony attended by President Lula, government officials, and executives from both Chevrolet and Comexport. The facility will oper...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

lazer EV offers LT, RS, and the high-performance SS. The 2027 Bolt EV is also expected to offer a few affordable appearance packages, similar to the Midnight Package currently available in the 2026 Equinox EV.  For reference, the 2023 Bolt EV was available in 1LT and 2LT trims, while the 2023 Bolt EUV was available in LT and Premier trim levels. The EUV also featured the Redline Edition package delivered with sporty accents. The 2027 Chevrolet B...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

GM to start Chevrolet Spark EUV assembly in Brazil by the end of 2025 On September 9, it was reported that Chevrolet will begin assembling the Spark EUV electric SUV in Brazil by the end of this year. Currently imported from China and sold at BRL 159,990, the model will be assembled in SKD format at the former Ford Troller plant in Horizonte, Ceará, acquired by Comexport, marking GM’s first step toward EV industrialization in Brazil. The plant...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Chevrolet launches new Spark EUV, Tracker, Onix and Onix Plus, and Captiva in Brazil and Argentina On July 8 and 25, Chevrolet kicked off the second half of 2025 by simultaneously unveiling five important vehicles, namely the new Onix, the new Onix Plus, the new Tracker, and the all-new Spark EUV and Captiva EV/PHEV, for Brazil and Argentina. The arrival of the new Tracker meant the upgrade of its Rosario plant in Alvear, Argentina. Highlights of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

Chevrolet teases images of new Bolt EV On July 29, Chevrolet took to social media to tease its upcoming revival of the Bolt EV. In an Instagram post with images, the company wrote: “Chevy Bolt is back and better than ever. More this fall.” Camouflaged images of test prototypes of the new Bolt have been seen within the last month, with the size similar to the EUV version from before. GM CEO Mary Barra had hinted in the past that the new Bolt ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

GM opens presales of EUV Spark in Brazil On July 8, 2025, it was reported that General Motors began pre-sales in Brazil for the Chevrolet Spark EUV. The new compact electric hatchback is based on a Chinese model and offers a 102-hp rear electric motor and a 41.9-kWh battery with a WLTC range of over 400 km. Additionally, GM confirmed it will introduce the Captiva EV in the last quarter of 2025, rebadging the Chinese Wuling Starlight S. Targeting ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Chevrolet launches all-new Spark EUV in Mexico On June 16, Chevrolet launched the all-new Spark EUV in Mexico, a fully electric vehicle that joins the brand’s lineup. It is a rebadged Baojun Yep Plus SUV developed by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture. Equipped with a 100 hp electric motor delivering 132 lb-ft of torque, the Spark EUV features a 42-kWh LFP battery, offering a range of up to 281 km. The model supports dual charging, with a 7.7-kW ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

and SUV at Factory ZERO plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, which is running at less than full capacity as the market for full-size electric pickups is less than what was planned for.  Orion Assembly closed in January 2024 after cutting 945 jobs and ceasing production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, the next generation of which will be produced in Kansas.  GM is still responsible for creating 1,840 jobs and investing USD 4 billion at its Ori...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

inue producing the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV, Cadillac Optiq, and Honda Prologue, Enciso said. “It’s possible that additional models such as the Spark could be built here, too”.  While the old ICE compact Spark ended sales in Mexico in 2022, the all-new electric 2026 Chevrolet Spark EUV would be a rebadged Baojun Yep Plus SUV developed by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture. The Spark EUV is expected to be aimed at customers in Centr...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

ies have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA). The signed Strategic Partnership Agreement extends the existing strategic partnership between imec and ZEISS, which has been in place since 2019, until 2029. It will help to advance key semiconductor manufacturing technologies such as High-NA-EUV lithography. This technology will enable the production of even more powerful and energy-efficient microchips, which are the foundation for key te...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

Chevrolet launches 2026 Chevrolet Spark EUV in Middle East On February 13, Chevrolet launched the 2026 Chevrolet Spark EUV in the Middle East. The vehicle is powered by a single 75 kW (101HP) motor, delivering 180 Nm of instant torque. It is equipped with a 42 kWh LFP battery offering driving range of up to 360 km NEDC (298km WLTP). The vehicle features a 10.1” infotainment touchscreen paired with an 8.8” digital cluster. It is also equippe...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

GM to launch Chevrolet Spark EUV in Mexico On February 12, Chevrolet confirmed the introduction of the all-electric Spark EUV to its lineup in Mexico. The vehicle features an innovative exterior design, LED headlights and taillights, 16-inch aluminum wheels with a matte black finish, and an available two-tone roof. It also includes black rearview mirrors with white accents and an 8.8-inch infotainment touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay and...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

Spark EUV to arrive in Brazil in 2025 On February 12, Chevrolet unveiled its latest global vehicle, the Spark EUV, a compact urban electric SUV. Designed to expand the brand’s portfolio, the model emphasizes innovative design, advanced technology, and zero-emission performance. According to Santiago Chamorro, president of GM South America, the Spark EUV will arrive in Brazil in 2025, tailored to meet consumer preferences while celebrating Chevr...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Rapidus to install extreme ultraviolet lithography system at new site in Hokkaido Rapidus Corporation (Rapidus, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), which aims to manufacture next-generation semiconductors in Japan, announced that it has started installation of an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system of ASML (headquartered in the Netherlands) at its new site that is currently under construction in Chitose City, Hokkaido. This will be the first time for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

nt and CEO Kazuhiko Ishimura and others, and announced its management policies for the second half of the current fiscal year and beyond. A key policy is related to semiconductors, and AIST will establish a research and development base for advanced semiconductors and introduce extreme ultraviolet (EUV) exposure equipment in cooperation with Intel corporation, as well as promote a “semiconductor fab idea” to work on low volume production, ass...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

corporate acquisitions.  After the completion, the combined company will be renamed Canatu Plc (in Finnish Canatu Oyj). The new combined company targets a revenue of over EUR 100 million and an EBIT margin of over 30% in 2027. Canatu’s current core includes CNT membranes for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography in semiconductors and film heaters for ADAS in automotive. The combined company will be an attractive opportunity for Canatu to ensur...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/10

nd townships. The new roads have already started to be added incrementally over-the-air, at no additional charge, and will continue to be added through 2025.  Powered by OnStar connectivity, most Super Cruise-equipped vehicles will receive this expansion except for the Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Cadillac XT6.  New or enhanced features and capabilities since Super Cruise’s launch include:•    Lane Change on Demand•    Automat...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/16