h as engine parts suppliers are making proposals by incorporating their proprietary technology. NPR-Riken Corporation (NPR-Riken) exhibited a piston whose design was revised using in-cylinder combustion simulation analysis, along with piston rings and other components. Niterra Co., Ltd. exhibited a spark plug under development for hydrogen engines. Enable Inc. (Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture), an engine test contractor, exhibited a hydrogen engine...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

ngine loads, helping reduce fuel consumption and meet stricter EU7 emission standard requirements. It also shows how racing technology is being adapted for regular production cars. The system uses a small pre-chamber inside the engine’s cylinder head, connected to the main chamber. It has its own spark plug, so the engine effectively uses two ignition systems. At low and medium speeds, the main spark plug works first. At higher speeds and loads...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

setup is used in HORSE W30 (3.0L V6 engine), X-Range C15 Direct Drive (1.5L engine), HORSE X-Range F15 Direct Drive (1.5L engine), HORSE DHT290 transmission, and HORSE DHTS210 transmission. Active Lean Burn Pre-Chamber Technology: is a new technology that improves engine efficiency by replacing the spark plug with a special pre-chamber. It enables a “lean burn” process (more air, less fuel), improving fuel efficiency and combustion. Designed ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

ness positioning during installation. Exposed wiring may come into contact with sheet metal, potentially resulting in arcing and soot buildup over time from circuit shorts and Body Control Module (BCM) restarts. A short in the power takeout for the right or left sunvisor assembly can create heat or spark, resulting in fire in the A-pillar area. The headliner wiring harnesses were manufactured by Versigent of Troy, Michgan. As a remedy, Ford deale...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

TVS Motor, India launches Armado 200 three-wheeler cargo vehicle in Indonesia On April 8, TVS Motor Company launched the Armado 200, a commercial cargo three-wheeler, in Indonesia at an introductory price of IDR 34,900,000 (OTR Jakarta), manufactured at its Karawang plant. The vehicle is powered by a 197.75cc oil-cooled spark-ignition engine producing 10.6 kW at 7,500 rpm and 15.5 Nm of torque, with a five-speed manual transmission. It features ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

ill be available in the Laramie and R/T versions, while the 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine producing 200 hp and 450 Nm remains available in the Big Horn, Rebel and Laramie trims. The flex adaptation includes changes to the turbocharger, fuel pump, engine control unit, injectors, exhaust valve timing, spark plugs, intake manifold, cylinder head and the addition of an ethanol sensor. The 2027 model year also introduces a memory function for the elect...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

Minda Corporation, Turntide, UK to co-develop advanced EV motor controllers in India On March 9, Minda Corporation announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Spark Minda Green Mobility Systems Private Limited has signed a joint venture agreement with UK‑based Turntide Drives Limited to develop and manufacture advanced powertrain components for India’s EV market. The new India‑incorporated JV will build new‑generation high and low‑voltag...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Spark Minda, India signs MoU with UP government to expand auto component manufacturing On February 25, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister met a Minda Corporation (Spark Minda Group) delegation and its Japanese joint‑venture partners in Tokyo, where an MoU worth INR 20 billion was signed to strengthen the state’s advanced auto component manufacturing ecosystem. The discussions cover proposed investments, technology partnerships, and capacity expansi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

nomous performance across new environments and seasonal conditions for both hardware and software performance. The Michigan testing expansion also builds on Torc’s partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Ann Arbor SPARK. Headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, Torc was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. (Torc Robotics release on February 24,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

All-new Chevrolet Spark EUV launched in Philippines Reported on February 18, 2026, HARIPhil Asia Resources, Inc., Chevrolet’s official distributor in the Philippines, added the all-electric Spark to its local range as an affordable e-SUV offering. The Spark EUV is introduced at an introductory price of PHP 1,449,000. Power comes from a front-wheel-drive electric motor rated at 72 kW and 180 Nm, paired with a 42-kWh liquid-cooled LFP battery pac...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

rs, OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and software vendors to address the growing complexity of automotive software systems.  AdaCore’s participation reflects its long-standing commitment to helping organisations build dependable, certifiable software for safety- and security-critical systems. AdaCore’s SPARK Pro offering is of special interest in the Software-Defined Ecosystem, as it enables the software development team to formally prove the absence...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

s part 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 ha...

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

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

Minda Corporation, India updates about order wins and new products On November 6, 2025, Minda Corporation Limited (Spark Minda) announced that it had secured its first order for sunroofs from an OEM, with a new manufacturing facility coming up in Pune and production slated for Q1 FY 2027, ending June. For switches, it secured a significant order from a two-wheeler OEM, and a new facility is expected to start operations in H2 FY 2027, covering han...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Spark EV – Mile Green introduce Thailand’s first e-motorcycle public charging ecosystem Announced on October 22, 2025, Spark EV, a Thai EV charging solutions provider affiliated with Hong Kong-based Cornerstone Technologies, and Mile Green, a Hong Kong– and Thailand–headquartered sustainable technology firm, unveiled Thailand’s first dedicated E-Motorcycle Public Charging Ecosystem in Bangkok, connecting over 100 stations into a high-sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Minda Corporation, India to start commercial production of new EV components in FY26 In an investor update, Minda Corporation (Spark Minda) announced that the commercial production of several electric three-wheeler components, including traction motors, MCU assemblies, wiper motors, DC-DC converters, and an updated BLDC motor with fan assemblies, will begin in FY 2026 (ending March 31, 2026). From 2022 to 2025, the company developed and started p...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

GWM Thailand celebrates 4 years of ORA Good Cat, highlights key milestones Announced on September 13, 2025, GWM celebrates the 4th anniversary of the ORA Good Cat in Thailand, highlighting its pioneering achievements and strong consumer trust. Since its 2021 launch, the ORA Good Cat has achieved multiple “firsts” that have shaped Thailand’s EV landscape.  It was (i) the first EV to spark a nationwide BEV trend, generating over 10,000 pre-o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

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

ybrid transmission, which supports HEV, PHEV, and REEV setups. With a P1 + P3 motor layout, it places one motor at the engine output shaft and another at the transmission output, enabling both series and parallel hybrid modes. Turbulent Jet Ignition (TJI) system: developed with Aramco, TJI replaces spark plugs by using high-energy jets from a pre-chamber to ignite the fuel-air mix, increasing combustion efficiency. Tests on Horse’s 1.8L HR18 en...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09