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Honda announces CR-V lineup for 2026, with first-ever TrailSport Hybrid trim
On May 20, Honda announced that the refreshed 2026 Honda CR-V is arriving in U.S. dealerships now, with more standard technology and an expanded lineup, featuring a new TrailSport Hybrid trim that brings more rugged styling and improved capability to the most popular Honda model.
The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, the

Honda sorts out North American production of CR-V
On May 15, Honda Motor Co. announced, as clarification of an earlier statement, that there will be no decrease in volume and no jobs lost when it moves some CR-V production from its plant in Alliston, Ontario, to one in East Liberty, Ohio.
Honda said on May 13 that it will shift only the production of CR-Vs destined
Honda’s 2026 CR-V adds more tech, new TrailSport Hybrid trim in U.S.
On April 30, Honda announced that its refreshed 2026 CR-V will be adding more standard technology and a new TrailSport Hybrid model to the line when it arrives at Honda dealers this spring.
The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design and trail-ready all-terrain tires with

Honda to debut next-gen Fuel Cell Module at ACT Expo 2025
On April 22, Honda announced that the Next Generation Honda Fuel Cell Module will make its first appearance in North America at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo starting April 28. Set to enter production in 2027, the new module will reduce production cost by half while doubling durability and tripling vol

Honda Indonesia announces retail sales of 8,165 cars in March 2025 (down 23.7% YoY)
Announced on April 15, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor recorded retail sales of 8,165 units in March 2025 in Indonesia, reflecting a 23.7% YoY decline but a 5.3% increase compared to the previous month.
The company highlighted strong performance in the SUV segment alongside sustained demand for compact cars. In March
Honda denies report that it intends to move auto production out of Canada
On April 15, Honda Canada issued a statement to clarify its manufacturing status after a report from Japan’s Nikkei said that the automaker aims for 90% of cars sold in the U.S. to be made locally and is looking to increase production in the U.S. by up to 30% over two to three years.
Canadian officials had also pushe
Honda Mexico denies change of production to U.S. due to tariffs
On March 4, Honda de México denied any changes to its production plans due to U.S. tariffs, stating that there are no adjustments or shifts of manufacturing operations to the United States.
The company emphasized that no announcements have been made regarding modifications to its operations or production models.
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Honda reveals specification for its next-generation fuel cell module
On February 19, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the company made its first global release of specifications for Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module and Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator at H2 & FC EXPO – the 23rd Int’l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo – which started today at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.
Mass production of

Honda Indonesia records sales of 8,757 cars in January 2025 (down 12.6% YoY)
Announced on February 12, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) started 2025 with retail sales of 8,757 cars recorded in January 2025 (down 12.6% YoY).
Leading all models was the Brio with 4,409 units, contributing 50.3% to Honda's total sales. Meanwhile, Honda's flagship SUV, the HR-V, recorded sales of 1,908 units.
OEMs in Argentina reduce prices of vehicles due to tax reform
On February 6, major automakers in Argentina, including Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Kia, and Grupo Car One, updated their pricing in response to the government's tax reform.
The reform eliminated the first tier of internal taxes, halved the second tier, and introduced a 0% tariff for hybrid and electric vehicles, tho
U.S. NHTSA upgrades probe of 129,222 Ford vehicles over BlueCruise use in two fatal accidents
On January 20, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is upgrading a probe into 129,222 Ford Motor vehicles over reports of collisions involving the company's hands-free driving technology, BlueCruise.
The NHTSA opened the investigation after receiving notices of two fatal collisions
Honda Indonesia keeps top 3 position in Indonesia in 2024
Announced on January 15, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor (PT HPM) ended 2024 with retail sales of 103,023 cars (down 19.5% YoY), maintaining its position in the top 3 auto brands in the Indonesian auto market.
Based on Gaikindo’s latest data, Honda’s market share in 2024 stood at 11.6%, down from 12.8% recorded in 202
Canada’s top selling models in 2024
On January 15, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that new light vehicle sales performance in 2024 was positive with the market up 8.2%. At the model level, however, the market saw significant shifts.
Top Five Passenger Cars
1. Honda Civic
2. Toyota Corolla
3. Hyundai Elantra
4. Tesla Model 3
5.
American Honda offers outlook on its 2025 U.S. automotive business
On January 15, American Honda provided an outlook on its U.S. automobile business for 2025 while recapping its 2024 automobile sales.
Sales
• American Honda auto sales finished 2024 at 1.4 million units in sales, up nearly 9% YoY as production constraints eased.
• Moving into 2025, the Honda brand is expect

Honda Brazil announces 27% sales increase during 2024
On January 9, Honda Brazil announced its 2024 results, achieving a 27% increase in sales compared to the previous year, with over 91,000 vehicles sold, the best performance since 2020.
The best sold model in 2024 was the HR-V SUV, with over 50,000 units. During the year, key launches included the CR-V Advanced Hybrid
Kia Sportage SUV (NQ5) launched in Malaysia, locally assembled
Reported on December 4, 2024, the all-new Kia Sportage’s bookings have been opened in Malaysia. The model was also presented at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS).
For the Malaysian market, this 5th-generation (NQ5) Kia Sportage SUV is still in pre-facelift form. According to Dinamikjaya Motors, the
GlobalData Blog: Hydrogen showdown, Japan vs. Korea in the race for FCEV dominance
The global automotive industry is undergoing a revolution toward zero-emission technology, and in Asia, Japan and South Korea are leading the race for dominance in hydrogen-powered vehicles. This rivalry is more than a market battle—it’s a bid for energy independence and environmental sustainability. FCEVs (fuel cell

GlobalData blog: Japan’s vehicle market: current BEV sales trends
Despite significant fluctuations in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales, particularly in the Chinese and European markets, Japan’s BEV market has been stable without experiencing sharp increases or declines in BEV sales in recent years.
In 2023, Passenger Car BEV sales in Japan increased by 50% to 89k units, account
