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Honda halts production in Mexico due to semiconductors shortage
                    On October 29, it was reported that Honda halted operations at its Celaya, Guanajuato plant due to a shortage of semiconductors supplied by Nexperia, which is facing export restrictions.
The production halt started on October 28, affecting the assembly of vehicles for the North American market. Honda indicated that p
                
Honda’s Ohio plants to reduce operations amid semiconductor supply issue
                    On October 28, Honda announced it has reduced production at some U.S. facilities, including its Marysville and Anna, Ohio plants, as uncertainty in the supply of semiconductor supply chain surrounding Nexperia continues.
“We are currently managing an industrywide semiconductor supply chain issue, making strategic adj
                
U.S. NHTSA opens 3 probes into 708,369 Honda vehicles over safety issues
                    On October 30, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has launched separate investigations into about 708,369 Honda vehicles over potential defects involving rear seatbelt warnings and inadvertent airbag deployments.
NHTSA is examining 441,002 units of the 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey
                
Rightware, Finland, provides HMI solutions for GAC Honda P7 and Dongfeng Honda S7
                    On October 27, Rightware announced that it is providing its advanced Kanzi 3D engine and other interactive technologies for the GAC Honda P7 and Dongfeng Honda S7. ThunderSoft delivers a distinctive smart cockpit for these vehicles and utilizes the Kanzi 3D engine and other technologies. 
Kanzi utilized its advanced 
                
JMS 2025: Honda debuts prototype of Honda 0 α and Super-ONE compact EV
At the press briefing for the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025) being held at Tokyo Big Sight, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) Director, President and Representative, Mr. Toshihiro Mibe took the stage for the world premiere of the Honda 0 α, new SUV model for the Honda 0 Series, as well as Super-ONE Prototype, compac
 
                
            Honda Cars India to launch 0 α EV SUV in India in 2027
                    On October 29, 2025, Honda announced that the Honda 0 α SUV from its 0 Series electric vehicle lineup will be introduced to the Indian market in 2027. The production model will first be launched in Japan and India, according to the company’s official statement at the Japan Mobility Show 2025.
Based on the Honda Globa
                
 
                
            Honda announces all-new Prelude e:HEV specifications for Europe
                    On October 27, Honda announced the technical specification of the C segment 2026 Honda Prelude Coupe e:HEV for Europe.
The hybrid system pairs a 2.0-liter i-MMD that delivers 143 hp and 186 Nm with an electric motor rated at 184 hp and 315 Nm, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 s and a top s
                
Honda invests in OMC Power for battery-powered UPS device leasing in India
On October 27, 2025, Honda Motor Co., Ltd announced that it will invest in OMC Power Private Limited to start a leasing business for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices in India. OMC Power will lease UPS devices equipped with Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: batteries to households, businesses, and schools beginni
Honda China, DFMG jointly launch commercial HFCV demonstration operation project
                    On October 22, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Honda China) launched a project on the social demonstration operation of commercial hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (DFMG).
The two companies will entrust Wuhan Dongben Storage and Transportation Co., Ltd., a joint ventur
                
 
                
            IONNA increases number of U.S. charging stations by 100% in last 3 months
                    On October 22, IONNA announced a new partnership with Casey's, the nation's third largest convenience store and fifth largest pizza chain. Beginning in 2025, drivers can recharge their EVs with 400 kW power dispensers while enjoying comfort and convenience. 
The number of Rechargeries at Casey's will expand, with tea
                
 
                
            Honda invests in Canadian company Enedym Inc. for rare earth-free motors
On October 21, Enedym Inc., a Canadian technology company that develops next generation switched reluctance motors (SRMs), electric powertrains, and powertrain controls, today an investment from Honda Xcelerator Ventures. The new investment will be used to accelerate Enedym’s patented motor technology development and
Honda Prelude e:HEV coupe on display in Thailand; Future launch possible
Reported on October 15, 2025, the Honda Prelude legendary sports coupe was brought to Thailand for an exclusive showcase at “The M.O.V.E. by Honda,” the brand’s first immersive experience center in Bangkok, located at EMSPHERE shopping center. Visitors can experience the actual Honda Prelude, the latest electric moto
Honda launches refreshed 2026 ZR-V in Brazil
                    On October 16, Honda announced the launch of the refreshed 2026 ZR-V in Brazil, a compact SUV positioned between the HR-V and CR-V.
The model is powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine producing 161 hp and 19.1 kgfm of torque, paired with a CVT transmission. Built on the global Civic platform, the ZR-V off
                
 
                
            Honda launches 2026 WR-V subcompact SUV in Brazil
                    On October 16, Honda Brazil announced the launch of the 2026 WR-V in Brazil, a subcompact SUV positioned as the most cost-effective model in its class.
The WR-V is powered by a 1.5-liter DI i-VTEC Flex engine producing 126 hp and 15.8 kgfm of torque, paired with a CVT transmission. The model is built at Honda’s Itira
                
 
                
            Three Japanese OEMs release September 2025 new car sales figures in China, with only Nissan seeing growth y/y
                    Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their September 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 158,900 units in September, down 1.0% year-over-year (y/y), the first y/y decline since January. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,031 units and 71,220 units, down 4.2% y/y and up 0.9% y/y, respectively. Y
                
Honda announces additional investment in Helm.ai, US for next-generation AD/ADAS
                    October 15, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will make an additional investment in Helm.ai to further enhance its development of next-generation end-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
By leveraging the Deep Teaching technology and generative AI of Helm.ai, Honda
                
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