On April 18, GAC Group announced that it will participate in the Auto Shanghai 2025 with six sub-brands and AI technology achievements. Four new models are to make their global debut.
Independent brands: For passenger vehicles, GAC Aion will introduce a Level 4 Robotaxi with highly autonomous driving features with Di

On April 23, 2025, Honda presented the world premiere of GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT, the second set of the Ye Series, a Honda EV series exclusive to the Chinese market, at Auto Shanghai 2025 (Press days: April 23-24, Trade days: April 25-26, Public days: April 27- May 2, 2025).
Each vehicle features a 'low an

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

On April 16, Honda has officially denied reports suggesting a potential shift of its Mexican operations to the United States.
The automaker reaffirmed its commitment to its current manufacturing structure in Mexico, countering claims made by Japanese media outlet Nikkei. Mexican authorities, including Secretary of Ec

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, GAC Honda launched the P7 midsize battery electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 199,900 to CNY 249,900.
The P7 has a wide-bodied and low-stance exterior design, a glowing H logo, and an ultra-large panoramic sunroof. It measures 4,750mm long, 1

Announced on April 15, 2025, Honda Malaysia has officially opened bookings for Honda’s first BEV, the all-new e:N1, through its official website. The model is scheduled to be launched in Malaysia in Q2/2025.
Designed with Honda’s human-centric philosophy, the e:N1 blends electrification with the brand’s signature fun

On April 11, 2025, Honda Vietnam announced its motorcycle and automobile retail sales results for March 2025 and the full fiscal year 2024–25 (April 2024 to March 2025).
In March 2025, motorcycle sales reached 202,546 units, an impressive 50.9% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the full fiscal year, to

On April 16, Honda announced that it plans to move production of its 5-door Civic Hatchback Hybrid from Japan to the U.S. in response to U.S. tariffs on imported cars. “The decision was made based on external factors including the Trump administration’s tariffs,” a Honda spokesperson said.
Production of the five-door

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 April 11, Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited announced its plans to introduce hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models in the near future. The company stated that further details, including the official launch timeline and technical specifications, will be shared at a later stage.
This development aligns with the gro

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their March 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 155,100 units in March, up 17.3% year-over-year (y/y). The sales volume of EVs, including hybrid vehicles, increased. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 387,400 units, up 3.6% y/y.
On April 7, Honda announced that

On April 9, California-based Luminary Cloud, the leading scalable engineering simulation platform, announced its SHIFT Models suite of foundation models. The initial SHIFT-SUV model is the world's first Physics AI foundation model and dataset designed for automotive SUV aerodynamic analysis. 
Developed in collaborati

On April 4, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) introduced the CUV e: electric motorcycle during its product launch event themed “Green in Motion.”
The model is expected to be made available in July 2025 through limited rental.
The CUV e: is equipped with a powerful motor and two Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP) batter

On April 4, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) held a product launch ceremony themed “Green in Motion.” At the event, HVN also announced sales and service policies for two electric motorbike models: the ICON e: and CUV e:.
As the first electric motorbike manufactured by Honda in Vietnam, the ICON e: was officially int

On April 4, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) held a product launch ceremony themed “Green in Motion,” unveiling the new Honda HR-V, which is now equipped with an advanced and optimized hybrid engine for the first time. HVN also announced sales and service policies for 2 electric motorbike models: the ICON e: and CUV

On March 29, the Ministry of Industries and Production announced that Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan (HACPL) had commenced its first-ever export of completely built-up (CBU) units. The company has successfully dispatched an initial batch of 40 Honda City 1.2L units to Japan.
During his visit to the Honda Atlas plant, the

On March 26, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has launched an engineering analysis into 2.2 million Honda vehicles following complaints about engines failing to restart after stopping at traffic lights or intersections.
The investigation focuses on Honda’s Auto Idle Stop (A