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Honda recalls 2025 CR-V e:FCEVs in U.S. over fuel cell stack coolant leak
On December 17, Honda announced it is recalling 388 CR-V e:FCEV vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel cell stack coolant leak that can create an internal short circuit, potentially causing loss of drive power. The recall affects 388 2025 model year vehicles produced between June 3, 2024 and March 26, 2025.
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Honda’s refreshed 2026 Pilot arrives at U.S. dealerships
On December 15, Honda announced the arrival of its refreshed 2026 Pilot at U.S. dealerships with a redesigned front fascia and a larger grille, offered in Sport, EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition trim levels.
Designed in Torrance, California and developed in Raymond, Ohio, the fourth-generation Pilo
Honda to make Astemo consolidated subsidiary
On December 16, Honda Motor announced that it will make Astemo, Ltd. (Astemo), an affiliate company accounted for by the equity-method, a consolidated subsidiary of Honda, by acquiring an additional 21% of Astemo shares from Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi).
In January 2021, Astemo (formerly Hitachi Astemo) was formed through
Honda Vietnam announces sales of cars and motorbikes in November 2025
Announced on December 10, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales performance for November 2025.
Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 208,521 units, down 5.6% YoY.
Meanwhile, auto
GlobalData blog: Thailand’s shift toward a mixed Japanese-Chinese era
Thailand has long been the manufacturing backbone for Japanese automakers in Southeast Asia, earning its reputation as the “Detroit of Asia.” That status is now being tested as major Japanese OEMs consolidate capacity, trim model lineups, and in some cases exit local manufacturing altogether—just as Chinese players s
Three Japanese OEMs release November 2025 new car sales figures in China, with Nissan seeing growth y/y for six consecutive months
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their November 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1
PHVF, ARAI, Honda, and VECV to develop India’s first PEMFC electric bus
On December 5, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Pune Hydrogen Valley (PHVF), ARAI, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), and Honda (Japan and India) signed a joint development agreement to develop India’s first advanced Hydrogen Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) Electric Bus u
Mitsubishi considers joint U.S. vehicle production with Nissan and Honda
Mitsubishi Motors is examining the possibility of building vehicles in the U.S. through shared production with Nissan Motor and Honda Motor, among other options, as pressure from U.S. auto tariffs intensifies, according to Mitsubishi President and CEO Takao Kato. Kato indicated that the company is working toward firm
Honda celebrates 50 years of wide-ranging R&D operations in U.S.
On December 3, Honda announced it is celebrating 50 years of research and development in the U.S. Honda operates some of the world's most advanced R&D facilities in America, including 21 operations in California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and South Carolina, with a capital investment
Thai Motor Expo 2025: Honda unveils new CR-V e:HEV, HuNT Series, and STEP WGN e:HEV
Announced on November 28, 2025, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. took part in the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, with a highlight being the price announcement of the new CR-V e:HEV, now offered as a full-hybrid lineup across all variants. The model features enhanced usability and upgraded standard equip
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