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

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

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

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

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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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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 just outside Tokyo offered a fascinating glimpse into the future of Japan’s automotive industry. GlobalData Analysts, Kunat Tharasrisuthi and Tanitta Tumrasvin, had the privilege of attending the innovative exhibits presented by domestic automakers. Below is our summary of the key

On October 11, Honda Mexico announced its sales results for September 2024.
The OEM reported 3,392 units sold, bringing the year's total to 31,062 units, a 26.3% increase compared to 2023 and outpacing the industry's average growth.
The most popular category is SUVs, representing 71% of sales in September, with the H

On October 15, American Honda announced that will voluntarily recall approximately 720,000 2023-2025 Honda vehicles in the U.S. for a free inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump if the inspection indicates the presence of a defective part.
Due to a defective high-pressure fuel pump c