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

eforms for India’s automotive industry. Key changes include: Small petrol, LPG, and CNG cars (≤1,200 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Diesel cars (≤1,500 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-wheelers: GST cut from 28% to 18%. Hybrid vehicles (spark-ignition engine + electric motor, ≤1,200 cc/4,000 mm): GST at 18%; larger hybrids retain higher rates. Diesel-electric hybrids (≤1,500 cc): ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Niterra to acquire spark plug and exhaust gas sensor businesses from Denso Niterra Co., Ltd. (Niterra) announced by September 2 that it will acquire Denso Corporation’s (Denso) spark plug and exhaust gas sensor (oxygen sensors and air-fuel ratio sensors) businesses. The acquisition price will be JPY 180.6 billion. Niterra’s share in the global automotive plug market is likely to reach 60%. While the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is current...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Vezuma to build plant for automotive spark plugs in Tatarstan, Russia On August 19, multiple sources reported that the Chinese company NPC Vezuma is planning to invest RUB 1.5 billion to produce spark plugs and other auto components in Tatarstan. The first plant will be in the special economic zone "Alabuga" to produce spark plugs. It will be operational by the end of September 2025. Its capacity will be 9 million components per year. The plant w...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

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

Minda Corporation, India updates about new technology across its auto divisions On July 31, Minda Corporation Limited (Spark Minda Group) in its FY 2024-25 annual report highlighted multiple technology initiatives and product innovations across divisions. The System Security Division (SSD) launched several new products, including a patented compact start-stop button for two- and four-wheelers, a contactless switch for two-wheelers, a keyless fuel...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Minda Corporation, India partners with Qualcomm to develop smart cockpit systems for Indian vehicles On July 23, Minda Corporation Limited (Spark Minda Group) announced its collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop smart and advanced cockpit solutions for the Indian automotive market. As part of their collaboration, Minda Corporation is designing a next-generation cockpit platform powered by the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qu...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

new Mcpura supercar at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK. The model is an evolution of the MC20 model. The model comes with 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine, which generates output of 630 hp and 720 Nm of torque. Its innovative Formula 1-inspired pre-chamber combustion system with twin spark plugs gives it great power and efficiency, with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.33kg/PS. Maserati Mcpura is built entirely at Maserati’s Modena p...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

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

Tenneco holds technology exchange event with FAW Hongqi in Changchun Tenneco held a technology exchange event with FAW Hongqi in Changchun. Major exhibits at the event were Tenneco comprehensive solutions for passenger vehicles, including innovative exhaust systems, efficient powertrain solutions, the Champion spark plug, the Monroe intelligent suspension system, the Clevite high-performance material, and low-emission friction plates. Experts fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

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

Minda Corporation, India announces JV with Toyodenso, Japan for advanced automotive switches On June 11, Minda Corporation, the flagship company of the Spark Minda Group, announced a Joint Venture (JV) with Toyodenso for advanced automotive switches for the Indian market. Minda Corporation will have a majority stake in the newly formed venture with an investment in the agreed shareholding ratio of 60:40. Toyodenso will provide the JV with exclus...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11