spark plug

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The wind-down of those businesses, including aftermarket parts maker Cardone and spark plug manufacturer Autolite, comes in addition to the layoffs announced Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

First Brands said Monday it has started winding down Brake Parts, aftermarket parts maker Cardone and spark plug manufacturer Autolite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

That caused a short-circuit and "arcing" - electric sparks like those in a spark plug - which resulted in a "catastrophic failure".

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Outfielder David Peralta emerged as a spark plug in the dugout, leading to his train-horn hit celebration being adopted by the entire team.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

There were times when a crew needed that kind of spark plug to get it revved up and firing on all cylinders.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown