a in Turin, where FCA will build a Solar Power Production Units system with panels. photovoltaics, a battery assembly center and launched the Vehicle-to-Grid pilot project, confirming its leading role at European level on the electrification front. On September 10, Maserati announced that after the spark ignited by the Ghibli Hybrid, presented in July, the power of the Trofeo Collection launched in August, and the world premiere of the MC20 super...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ith conventional CNG engine buses. Its trial operation will start on some transit route in 2011. Its full volume production is planned to begin in 2012. General Motors said on April 25 that the electric vehicle efficiency certified by the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) for its Chevrolet Spark EV was 128/109/119MPGe（city/highway/combined）. The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV will go on sale in the second half of 2013. - Hyundai agreed on t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

ne engines has been implemented, streamlining operations. Each injector undergoes camera inspection and imaging before insertion. This automation reduces ergonomically challenging tasks, benefiting approximately 680 employees. Additionally, a semi-automatic workstation was automated, handling 8,000 spark plugs daily. A manipulator, robot, and screwing station collaborate to insert spark plug into three- and four-cylinder engines. The manipulator ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

on and improve the overall heat insulation performance by 40%, as well as a double-layer cooling system that simultaneously cools the bottom and top of the battery cells. The technology also features a battery cell fire extinguishing system with the two functions of accurate spray extinguishing and spark filtering and elimination, of which the former can self-locate the battery cell in thermal runaway and spray extinguishing agent extremely quick...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/20

concept vehicle. On January 21, SAIC GM launched the new Regal and Regal GS large sedans, which are two different models. Regal offers two variants, 1.5T version and 2.0T version. Regal GS offers one variant, the 2.0T version. Both models are gasoline powered. The 1.5T version is equipped with a spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum power output of 124kW and a peak torque of 250Nm. The 2.0T version ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

rcedes-Benz Kecskemét plant has started production of the new A-Class. This makes the Hungarian plant, the second location worldwide to produce the new compact model. The production of the new A-Class started at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant in Germany a few short weeks ago. This was the initial spark for the production of the new compact car generation in five plants on three continents. The ramp-up of the new A-Class sets a new milestone at ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/13

being modified to host the much-anticipated MC20. The operation is a strategic one for Maserati, it is preparing to launch the new MC20, a project that is ‘100% Made in Modena’ starting right from its engine. The soul of the engine is the innovative pre-chamber combustion system featuring twin-spark plugs. This technology is derived from Formula 1 and is now available, for the first time, on an engine destined for the road. On February 8, Mu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/13

ends to further increase sales by launching a new model. Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd launched production of the M270 series of engines at its powertrain plant. Like M274 and M276 engines, the M270 adopts several advanced technologies including direct-injection technology, turbo-chargers, multi-spark ignition and Lanchester balancer. As a result, it generates a maximum output of 155 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The M270 series of engine...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/11

leased in May will be equipped with a new-generation 2.0-liter gasoline engine "SKYACTIV-X" and will be released on December 5. With the SKYACTIV-X, Mazda is the first in the world to implement compression ignition in a gasoline engine using the company's unique combustion control technology SPCCI (Spark Controlled Compression Ignition). With combustion by compression ignition, lean burn (lean combustion) is possible, and highly efficient combust...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

made in Mexico,” said the  director of GM de México’s EV operations, Adrián Enciso,  to local media. The Ramos Arizpe plant will continue 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 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02

uling Automobile will be transferred from to GM, which will raise the GM's capital contribution in SAIC-GM-Wuling to 49 percent from 33.1 percent. It was reported that SAIC in turn seeks to place GM's plant in India underh SAIC-GM-Wuling, to assemble and sell Wuling brand compact cars and Chevrolet Spark in India. SAIC Motor Corp. is in talks on its capital participation in General Motors India Pvt. Ltd., an Indian subsidiary of General Motors. E...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Hyundai Motor India, Talegaon Plant (formerly General Motors India) Hyundai's passenger vehicles (2025-); Second-gen Venue (2025-) Engines (2025-); Chevrolet: Spark/Beat (2009-2020), Sail ( -2017), Sail U-VA (2012- 2017), Beat Sedan(2017-2020); Smart-Tech engines (-2020); Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines (-2020); Body panel (-2020); Hyundai Motor's plant, acquired from GM in August 2023, began engine production in June 2025, and started vehic...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/17

ion and the production capacity is 158,000 units per year. GM is reported that a new Thai production base, which will be set up next to its current Thai plant, will build an all-new Chevrolet model for global markets under the Eco-car 2 scheme. It is reported that a successor model of the Chevrolet Spark, which is currently built in South Korea, may be a candidate model. Chevrolet Sales Thailand exhibited the Captiva Sport Edition at the 31st Tha...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/03

arket GM Argentina to discontinue Chevrolet Cruze production by end of 2023 GM ramps up Chevrolet Tracker production in Argentina GM production stopped at Rosario plant in Argentina GM starts production of updated Tracker in Brazil GM starts Tracker production in Argentina Chevrolet launches new Spark EUV, Tracker, Onix and Onix Plus, and Captiva in Brazil and Argentina GM and Hyundai to manufacture pickups in Brazil GM to maintain reduced pro...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/29

(Xingguang S, 2024-), SUV Xingguang S EV (Xingguang S, 2024-); Engines, Transmissions; Baojun: 560 (-2018), 610/610 CROSS (-2021), 630 (-2021), 330 (-2021), EV E100 (2017-2021), EV E200 (-2021), EV E300 (2020-2021), EV E300 Plus (2020-2021), RC-5W (2020-2022), Valli (2021-2023), RS-7 (2021-2022), Spark (-2016), Baojun 310 (-2021), 310W (-2021), 730 (-2022), MPV 360 (2018-2021), RS-5 (2019-2022), RC-6 (2019-2021), RM-5 (2019-2021), RC-5 (2020-20...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/27

engine will be manufactured at Toluca engine plant in Mexico for the first year of production, then shift to the Flint engine plant in Michigan. GM announced that it will bring all its electric vehicle battery building capabilities in-house with production of battery systems for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV at its battery assembly plant in Brownstown, Mich. With the supply from LG Chem., the Spark EV battery is built on a dedicated production lin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/21

,980 units. On July 10, Maserati unveiled its new Mcpura supercar at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK. 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 210 hp per litre. Maserati  Mcpura is built entirely at Maserati’s...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/15

rcedes-Benz Kecskemét plant has started production of the new A-Class. This makes the Hungarian plant, the second location worldwide to produce the new compact model. The production of the new A-Class started at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant in Germany a few short weeks ago. This was the initial spark for the production of the new compact car generation in five plants on three continents. The ramp-up of the new A-Class sets a new milestone at ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/09

e will meet EURO VI E and STAGE V emissions regulations. Series production of this engine is planned for 2025. This new 2.2L, 3-cylinder-in-line engine has evolved from its R753 engine. A team of engineers has worked to update the technical specifications to include injectors, common rail, pistons, spark plugs, ignition coil, and pressure regulator which are necessary for hydrogen fuel while maximizing component standardization with its diesel pr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/26

ition Commission of India approves JSW acquisition of 38% capital in MG Motor India SAIC Motor and JSW Group to expand capacity and launch multiple vehicles in JSW MG Motor India JSW MG Motor India implements green pretreatment line at its Halol plant GM put on the market its small model "Chevrolet Spark" with a displacement of 1,000 cc with a price tag of 309, 000 rupee for the basic model. General Motors presented the Chevrolet Spark running on...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/22