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Sony Honda Mobility announces AFEELA Studio & Delivery Hub Torrance opening
On March 16, Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) announced it will host the grand opening of the AFEELA Studio & Delivery Hub Torrance on March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT. Attendees will include SHMA Executives, the Mayor of Torrance, civic leaders, AFEELA 1 reservation holders, and invited guests. The
Honda Cars India begins pan-India road tests of first electric SUV
On March 16, 2026, Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) flagged off a pan-India test run of its upcoming battery electric SUV from Tapukara, Rajasthan, marking the official start of public road verification testing in India for its first BEV SUV.
The prototype, known globally as Honda 0 α and first unveiled at the Japan Mobil
Honda Vietnam announces January and February 2026 motorcycle and automobile sales
Announced on March 11, 2026, Honda Vietnam (HVN) reported retail sales results for its motorcycle and automobile business segments for February 2026.
Motorcycle sales totaled 156,779 units, representing a 19.6% YoY decrease compared with February 2025. Automobile sales reached 1,052 units, down 41.8% YoY.
Previously,
Sony Honda Mobility awaits decision on AFEELA project
On March 13, the day after Honda announced it was cancelling three EV production programs in the U.S., Sony Honda Mobility announced only that it will present a “AFEELA Prototype Tuned Up by Hajime Sorayama” exhibit at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo starting March 14 through May 10.
No mention has yet been made about
Honda plants in U.S. affected by recent EV cancellations
On March 12, Honda Motor Co. announced that it expects its loss for the 2025 fiscal year ending March 2026 to be up to JPY 690 billion as a result of a number of factors, including recent changes in the business environment concerning electric vehicles.
As part of the company’s reassessment of its electrification str
Honda earns EPA ENERGY STAR awards at seven U.S. plants
On March 11, Honda announced that seven of its U.S. manufacturing plants have earned the 2025 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for Outstanding Energy Efficiency, demonstrating the commitment by Honda to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Honda’s U.S. plants, including
Honda cuts FY2025 forecast, expects up to JPY 690 billion net loss as it reviews EV strategy
On March 12, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced that it expects its loss for the year attributable to owners of the parent (under IFRS) to be up to JPY 690 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This represents a downward revision of up to JPY 990 billion from its previous forecast of a net profit of JPY
Three Japanese OEMs release February 2026 new car sales figures in China, all down y/y
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their February 2026 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 82,500 units in February, down 13.9% year-over-year (y/y). GAC Toyota accounted for 41,809 units, down 0.4% y/y. The sales volumes of the Camry, Highlander, and Sienna flagship models totaled 20,761 units, up 12% y/
Honda cites parts shortage behind recent vehicle delivery delays in Thailand
Reported on March 2, 2026, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. announced that recent vehicle delivery delays are due to shortages of certain components required in the production process. The company said it is accelerating corrective measures to restore normal production and delivery operations as soon as possible
Honda e:N2 EV opens for reservation in Thailand; estimated price around THB 1.4 million
Announced on March 5, 2026, Honda has opened reservations in Thailand for the Honda e:N2 battery electric vehicle, with an estimated price of around THB 1.4 million. The reservation period runs from March 5 to March 22, 2026, followed by official bookings between March 23 and April 6, with deliveries scheduled by Apr
Honda to introduce U.S.-built Acura Integra hatchback and Honda Passport SUV in Japan in H2 of 2026
On March 5, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to begin sales of two U.S.-built models in the Japanese market, Acura Integra Type S and Honda Passport TrailSport Elite in the second half of 2026. The decision utilizes the simplified certification system for U.S.-made passenger vehicles, which was newly established



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