According to a source familiar with the issue, Honda will delay the start of production of its next-generation CR-V into 2027. Instead of beginning production of the new CR-V in late 2026, production of the new CR-V is estimated to begin in April 2027. The delay in production will allow Honda to produce more models o
On October 6, Honda Cars India unveiled the Elevate compact SUV facelift, with prices ranging from INR 1.18 million to INR 1.84 million.
The new Elevate features updated exterior and new ADAS functions. Exterior features a new bold mesh grille, distinct and rugged tri-bar signature LED position lamps, and full-width
On October 6, Honda R&D Europe UK (HRE-UK), BT and the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) announced that they are conducting a first-of-its-kind trial to explore and validate next-generation wireless vehicle connectivity in a real-world UK environment.
The project was supported by the WBA, which provided access to its
Announced on October 6, 2026, Honda Malaysia’s Melaka plant celebrated the production rollout of new Honda City Hatchback, ahead of its upcoming Malaysian market launch. The model joins the recently introduced new City Sedan in Honda Malaysia’s locally produced City range.
The City Hatchback has accumulated over 51,0
Announced on October 7, 2026, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported retail sales for its motorcycle and automobile segments in September 2026.
HVN recorded retail sales of 210,983 motorcycles in September, up 28.8% YoY. Motorcycle exports totaled 14,548 units.
In the automobile business, HVN sold 1,502 vehicles in Sep
Applied Intuition, Inc. announced a partnership with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. to advance development of Honda’s next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Under the partnership, Applied Intuition will utilize its Vehicle OS software to support Honda’s in-house development for a centralized, scalable, upgradable,
On October 5, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor, jointly with Taisei Corporation (Taisei) and Taisei Rotec Corporation (Taisei Rotec), has developed underlying technology for a magnetic coupling wireless power transfer (WPT) road system, which will enable wireless in-motion charging of electric v
On October 5, 2026, Honda announced plans to exhibit at the Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026, to be held from October 13 to 16, 2026.
Honda booth will showcase the Honda DIVE, a virtual ride-sharing experience utilizing VR technology. Through VR headsets, it enables family members or friends in different locations, a
On October 5, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced its planned exhibits at the CEATEC 2026, which will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan from October 13 to 16, 2026.
Based on the booth concept of “Honda Innovation Lab - Missing Piece,” Honda will introduce its
On October 1, Honda announced its efforts to develop a robotic hand that could assist astronauts and reduce the time needed to conduct experiments in space in future commercial space stations.
The U.S.-based Honda space development team is engaged with Redwire, a leader in space and defense technology solutions. The
Reported on October 1, 2026, Honda Automobile (Thailand) will suspend production at its Ayutthaya and Prachinburi plants from October 2 to 6, 2026, following flooding in several areas that has disrupted employees’ daily lives and affected their residences.
According to the company, the temporary change to the work sc
On October 1, Astemo, Ltd. announced the completion of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s acquisition of a 21% stake in Astemo from Hitachi, Ltd. As a result, Astemo has become a consolidated subsidiary of Honda.
Following the share transfer, Honda holds a 61.0% stake in Astemo, JICC-01 Investment Limited Liability Partnership,
On September 29, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it had closed a defect petition covering 806,963 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles in the U.S. over allegations of inadvertent airbag deployments while the vehicles were in motion.
NHTSA said it found insufficient evidence of a defe
With a contribution of nearly USD 100,000, Honda is supporting a project at California State University, Fullerton to ensure that engineering students learn how to build “trust” between humans and robots.
The “Building Trust in Human–AI Robotics Teaming for the Future Manufacturing Workforce” project is led by appli
On September 24, Honda Motor was reported to be planning to build a new hybrid vehicle production plant in the U.S., with Ohio as the front-runner location of choice, according to sources cited by the Nikkei business daily.
Honda plans to invest about JPY 300 billion to JPY 400 billion (USD 1.90 billion to USD 2.53
Honda is reported to be considering a three-row flagship crossover, expected to stretch about 8 inches longer than the current Pilot, according to industry reports, that would begin U.S. production in Q1 2032.
The model would give the brand a direct competitor against larger three-row family crossovers like the Toyo
On September 22, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) announced prices for the Honda QC3 electric scooter, Honda CB500, and refreshed CB350 range, comprising the CB350, CB350RS, and CB350C.
The Honda QC3 is priced at INR 135 thousand. It comes with a 3.0 kWh battery, a certified IDC range of 145 km, 32-litre sto
According to multiple media reports on September 17, Masayuki Igarashi, General Manager of Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Honda China), said on September 16 that China FAW Corporation Limited (FAW)’s becoming the second-largest shareholder of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) would not affec
Honda is reported to be accelerating production of next-gen hybrid vehicles by several months, building a CR-V hybrid at its Alliston Plant in Canada in February 2027, and the Indiana Auto Plant and East Liberty Auto Plant in March.
With that schedule, vehicles could be arriving at U.S. dealers before summer.
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