production of the Sonic subcompact hatchback at its Orion Township assembly plant by the end of 2020 so that it can focus on production of the refreshed Bolt EV and Bolt EUV crossover, which will both go into production in 2021. The move reduces the brand's passenger car lineup to only the Malibu, Spark, Corvette and Camaro. Elimination of the Sonic is not expected to affect Orion's work force of 1,125. On August 26, Chevrolet offered images and...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/04

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...

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ed 175,000 sales milestones. Renault has a very strong product lifecycle plan for Kwid in keeping with evolving customer preferences and will continue to raise the bar in the mini hatchback segment in India. Datsun announced on July 26 that it launched redi-GO 1.0L. It is powered by the Intelligent Spark Automated Technology (iSAT) 1.0L three-cylinder fuel efficient engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with featur...

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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...

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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 12, A...

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(140hp) as well as a 1.7L diesel engine which produces 130 hp, available in front and all-wheel-drive configurations. All manual transmission variants come with Start/Stop technology. Upper trims will feature Chevrolet MyLink infotainment technology as standard. The automaker will also present the Spark EV for the first time in the European market. The car will be sold in select European markets as of 2014. A 5-door hatchback "Gentra X" will be ...

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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...

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UzAuto Motors, Asaka Plant (formerly UzDaewooAuto, GM Uzbekistan) Chevrolet: Matiz (-2018), Damas, Nexia (-2022), Lacetti/ Revon Gentra (2013-2024), Cobalt (2012-), Labo (Mini Truck, 2015-), Tracker (2022-), Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Onix (2023-), Cobalt Midnight(2024-); Chevrolet (SKD): Spark (-2022), Epica, Captiva (-2018), Malibu Ravon: Nexia R3 (Chevrolet Nexia, 2016- 2022), R2 (-2020), R4 (-2020) UzAuto Motors' plant in Uzbekistan, producing...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/15

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: 2025/10/14

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: 2025/10/13

production end at the São Caetano do Sul plant. The Colmotores plant will increase its workforce by 30% and receive a total of 24 new robots and vehicle body molds to stamp sheet metal parts for the two body versions of the Joy beginning in early 2023. Since the end of production of the Chevrolet Spark GT in late 2021, the Colmotores plant has only assembled the N-Series line of trucks and buses of Isuzu origin. GM expects to manufacture 35,000...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/09

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: 2025/10/02

(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...

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e an entry into the passenger car market, with a plan to launch its passenger car brand Baojun in the A-class car market in the next five years. The first model scheduled for launch at the end of 2010 will be based on the Buick Excelle of Shanghai GM. The second model to be released in 2011 will be Spark Lechi assembled by SAIC-GM-Wuling, which will be renamed to the lechi. General Motors' Buick Envision SUV concept vehicle made its global debut ...

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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: 2025/09/19

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: 2025/09/18

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: 2025/09/18

Ceara Automotive Hub - PACE (Polo Automotivo do Ceará) Spark EUV (SKD)(2025 - planning), Hybrid Vehicles (planning), EVs in CKD (2027 - planning) Troller T4 ( -2021), TX4 ( -2021) Off-road vehicles assembly plant, operations ceased in 4Q 2021. Multi-brand car manufacturing facility set to start in 2025, managed by Comexport. - Number of employees: 400 (as of 2026 - planning) - Investment:    2024 - 2025: BRL 400 million - Comexport plans t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/18

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: 2025/09/10

Isuzu Motors South Africa (Pty) Limited (IMSAf), Struandale Plant (formerly General Motors South Africa, Struandale Plant) Isuzu: D-Max Pickup (Isuzu KB, bakkie), Light commercial truck, Medium commercial truck Chevrolet Corsa Utility, Spark (2012-2017), HUMMER H3 (-2017); Isuzu's plant in South Africa, Isuzu purchased this plant from GM at end/2017. - Number of Employees : 1,066 (as of 2024). - Isuzu started production in February 2018. - ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/18