Press Releases

February 2023

Loyalty programme proPoints reaches Czechia and Switzerland

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is excited to announce the further expansion of ‘proPoints’ to Czechia on 30…

January 2023

New Niterra logo unveiled

Following on from last year’s announcement regarding its upcoming English name change to ‘Niterra’, NGK SPARK PLUG is proud to reveal to the world its…

December 2022

NGK SPARK PLUG renews partnership with X-raid race team for the 2023 Dakar

NGK SPARK PLUG is proud to announce the renewal of its role as technical partner and sponsor to the X-raid motorsport team for the upcoming 2023 Dakar…

December 2022

NGK SPARK PLUG renews Esports Cup for 2023

Following on from the success of its inaugural Esports Cup in 2022, NGK SPARK PLUG is excited to announce the renewal of the tournament in 2023. The…

October 2022

Loyalty programme proPoints to be expanded to Poland

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is happy to announce the further expansion of ‘proPoints’ to Poland. proPoints is…

July 2022

NGK SPARK PLUG announces strategic investment in German cold plasma jet therapy company neoplas med

NGK SPARK PLUG is proud to announce the beginning of a strategic partnership with neoplas med GmbH, a German medical company that specialises in…

July 2022

Redesigned NGK SPARK PLUG Fanshop goes live

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and vehicle electronics specialist, announces the relaunch of its online fanshop. With an improved new…

June 2022

NGK SPARK PLUG to change company name to ‘Niterra’

Following the 122nd Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders on 24 June 2022, NGK SPARK PLUG announces major news with its decision to change its…

June 2022

NTK Vehicle Electronics EGTS range boosted with the addition of 50 new PTC sensors

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and vehicle electronics specialist, is excited to announce the launch of 50 new exhaust gas temperature…

May 2022

Three new spark plugs launched for marine applications

NGK SPARK PLUG is pleased to announce the launch of three new spark plugs for marine applications, with one also suitable for 4-wheel vehicles. The…

May 2022

NGK SPARK PLUG updates Part Finder for 4-Wheel applications

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is excited to announce the update of its Part Finder for 4-wheel applications.…

March 2022

Twelve new precious metal references from NGK SPARK PLUG increase aftermarket coverage of key 4-Wheel applications

The world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, NGK SPARK PLUG, has further strengthened its Aftermarket provision with the release of 12 new,…

January 2022

NTK vehicle electronics boosts its aftermarket offer with new EGR Valve range

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is proud to announce the phased introduction of a wide range of EGR valves to its…

December 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG to partner with the X-raid race team for 2022 Dakar Rally

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is excited to announce its new role as technical partner to the X-raid motorsport…

October 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG begins operations at new ‘N-FOREST’ office building, the latest symbol of the company’s transformation

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is proud to announce the opening and beginning of operations of a new office…

September 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG’s scooter and SSV coverage further boosted by the addition of new aftermarket references

NGK SPARK PLUG has launched two new spark plugs, further extending its coverage of key 2-wheel and side-by-side vehicle (SSV) applications. Both new…

September 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG’s 4-Wheel car parc coverage further strengthened by introduction of new spark and glow plugs

NGK SPARK PLUG’s extensive Aftermarket 4-wheel coverage has been even further bolstered by the launch of three new spark plugs and one new glow plug.…

August 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG takes a further step in company transformation with relocation of global head office functions

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is excited to announce the upcoming relocation of the company’s global head office…

July 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG’s ‘ECO VISION’ targets carbon neutrality by 2050

As the automotive industry and the global society in general endeavours to overcome the challenges of climate change, NGK SPARK PLUG announces its…

June 2021

proPoints welcomes car battery manufacturer Clarios as new member

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is pleased to welcome Clarios to its joint customer loyalty programme ‘proPoints’.…

May 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG establishes $100 million corporate venture capital fund

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist has launched a corporate venture capital fund, which will invest $100 million in…

May 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG expands 2-wheel and SSV ignition portfolio with first-to-market launches

The world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, NGK SPARK PLUG, has announced six new spark plugs, further extending its coverage of key 2-wheel…

April 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG unveils updated TekniWiki platform

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, has launched a new and optimised version of its online technical information…

April 2021

NGK SPARK PLUG to make sparks fly for three more years with Scuderia Ferrari

With the 2021 Formula 1 season just underway, NGK SPARK PLUG is excited to announce that its longstanding status as supplier of spark plugs and…

April 2021

NTK’s oxygen sensor range to benefit from standardisation

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, announces the standardisation of its NTK Vehicle Electronics 4-wheel oxygen sensor…

April 2021

Six new ignition heroes for 4-wheel applications further strengthen NGK SPARK PLUG’s car parc coverage

The extensive Aftermarket car parc range of NGK SPARK PLUG is expanding even further with the release of six new ignition heroes, covering a car parc…

January 2021

Unique products designed to match up to the most extreme of conditions

Ever since NGK SPARK PLUG manufactured its first spark plug in 1936, the company’s commitment to innovation and quality has resulted in it becoming…

September 2020

To infinity and beyond! NGK SPARK PLUG & HAKUTO-R aim to test solid-state battery on the moon

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is a company with its eyes set firmly on the future. By leveraging its expertise…

July 2020

NGK SPARK PLUG technology ignites KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles my2020 and my2021 enduro models

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is proud to announce the inclusion of two brand new spark plugs to its 2-wheel…

June 2020

CAIRE INC. supports NGK SPARK PLUG Group’s CSR by responding to the increasing demand for oxygen solutions

NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD., the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is not only renowned for its excellent technology and innovative…

April 2020

New NGK SPARK PLUG fanshop goes online

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world's leading ignition and sensor specialist, has opened a new online touchpoint by launching a web-based fanshop at the…

April 2020

New NGK spark and glow plugs achieve 4-wheel vehicle coverage of more than 700,000 – with significant future growth potential

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world-leading ignition and sensor specialist, has announced a major extension to its automotive Independent Aftermarket (IAM)…

April 2020

ProPoints: NGK SPARK PLUG, HELLA and ZF introduce joint customer loyalty programme

NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is excited to announce its participation in a joint customer loyalty programme…

February 2020

Why Diesel engines play an important role, now and in future. Plus: Why they need special care year-round

A super-efficient ‘workhorse’ and an ideal fleet-car with ever-decreasing emissions: These are just some of the advantages of diesel engines.…

November 2019

Iridium IX spark plugs: Boosting special engines with a precious metal upgrade

From their platinum beginnings, precious metal spark plugs have been around for more than 30 years. Today’s highly advanced iridium electrodes offer…

October 2019

NGK SPARK PLUG opens up 2.2 million new replacement opportunities with major ignition extensions

World-leading ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG is adding a number of significant new references to its automotive spark and glow plug…

April 2019

NGK SPARK PLUG established a joint venture concerning Solide Oxid Fuel Cell (SOFC) by four companies in the Morimura Group

Four companies in the Morimura group (NORITAKE CO., LIMITED, TOTO LTD., NGK INSULATORS, LTD., and NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.) concluded a memorandum of…

March 2019