Honda to begin exporting U.S.-built Passport, Acura Integra Type S to Japan Honda has just announced that it plans to export the U.S. built Passport and Acura Integra Type S to Japan in full U.S. spec. The front-wheel drive Type S features a 320 hp 2.0-liter turbo K20 engine, six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. The all-wheel drive Passport will arrive only in the Trailsport Elite trim and is powered by the same 285 hp 3.5...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

ollowing three tasks. -          Accelerate the transformation of joint-venture brands: GAC Toyota will adhere to the parallel development of gasoline-powered and EV models, expand its advantages in New Energy Vehicle (NEV) models, and broaden export operations through global channels. GAC Honda will make up for the shortcomings in NEV lineups and intelligentization by adapting localized R&D outcomes to achieve cost reduction and efficie...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Honda R&D to verify traffic accident prevention technology in hometown Wako City Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Honda R&D) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Wako City, Saitama Prefecture, where its headquarters is located, to conduct demonstration tests aimed at preventing serious traffic accidents. Through a smartphone application, the system will communicate risks such as pedestrians or bicycles suddenly appearing from blind spots. It ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

ese automotive industry, as the development of autonomous driving has been delayed and the necessity of advanced semiconductors remains uncertain. Toyota Motor Corporation and Denso Corporation, both of which have been Rapidus’ investors since its establishment, made an additional investment, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was the only automaker that invested in Rapidus for the first time. No investment has been made by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., which...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Rapidus raises additional JPY 167.6 billion from investors including Honda, Toyota, Denso Rapidus Corporation (Rapidus, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), which aims to mass-produce advanced semiconductors in Japan, announced on February 27 that it has received funding of JPY 167.6 billion from 32 private-sector companies including Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. Rapidus’ advanced 2-nanometer generation semiconductors are plann...

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Honda tops latest U.S. EPA Trends Report for fuel efficiency On February 26, Honda announced that according to the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Automotive Trends Report it leads the U.S. auto industry with the highest fleet average fuel economy of all OEMs producing a full line up of ICE-powered and electrified vehicles in America. Honda ranked as the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker for the 2024 model year (MY2024), the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Greater Than, Sweden partners with Honda to power AI-powered crash risk map solution On February 24, Greater Than signed an agreement with Honda to support the commercialization of Honda’s crash risk map, powered by Greater Than’s AI technology. The solution uses AI to analyze anonymized data to visualize crash probability and risk patterns across different road stretches and geographic regions. In the partnership, Honda will handle sales and...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Automakers are actively developing in-vehicle AI agents Automakers are actively developing in-vehicle artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Japanese manufacturers such as Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (Minato Ward, Tokyo) are also advancing their development. Leading automakers such as U.S.-based Tesla, Inc. and Chinese OEMs are introducing their own proprietary AI models. The key feature of AI agen...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Honda Philippines integrates motorcycle assembly and parts operations Announced on February 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorized the merger of Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), a motorcycle manufacturer, and Honda Parts Manufacturing Corporation (HPMC). HPI will remain as the surviving company, and starting April 1, 2026, both operations will be unified under a single entity. The merger combines assembly and parts pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Honda to launch “ICON e:” class 1 electric moped in Japan in March On February 19, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced that it will launch the “ICON e:” Class 1 electric moped in Japan on March 23. The new Class 1 moped will be priced at JPY 220,000 (including consumption tax), which is about JPY 20,000 lower than that of the Dio 110 Lite, a model that conforms to new standards. The model is produced in Vietnam, and Honda has achieved...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

ines at its Pune plant to supply electric powertrains and on‑board charger combo units to Mahindra & Mahindra’s “Born Electric” SUV and electric utility vehicle programs, a partnership with a total order value close to USD 1 billion. In small mobility, it has tied up with Atul Greentech and Honda Power Pack Energy India to offer a three‑wheeler EV solution combining Honda battery tech, Valeo’s compact powertrain, and Atul’s vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Honda Thailand sets 76,000-vehicle sales target for 2026, expands electrified line-up Announced on February 13, 2026, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has set a 2026 sales target of 76,000 units, amid a projected Thai market of 630,000 vehicles. The company will introduce a newly designed “H mark” logo across core EV and HEV models, alongside at least four new launches in 2026 spanning hybrid (e:HEV) and battery EV vehicles, including a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

. Trump had long criticized differing safety standards as "nontariff barriers" that should be modified. Plans for such were mentioned in a document released by the White House in October. Toyota is considering importing Camry sedans, Tundra pickups and Highlander SUVs from its U.S. plants to Japan. Honda Motor is also considering to import the Ridgeline pickup and Pilot SUV from the U.S., while Nissan Motor U.S. imports could include the Murano a...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

Honda Mexico sales up 18% in January On February 11, Honda de México reported its sales results for January 2026, showing positive performance across both SUVs and passenger cars. During January, Honda sold 4,054 vehicles in Mexico, an 18% increase compared to the same month in 2025. SUVs represented 63% of total sales with 2,546 units, led by the CR-V which placed 1,141 units, growing 19.4% year-over-year, and maintaining its position as one of...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

ed 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2025. Tata sales of 109,910 units increased 40.2% from last year. Mahindra sales of 91,166 units increased 24.2% from last year. Hyundai sales of 59,107 units increased 9.5% from last year. Toyota sales of 30,630 units increased 17.0% from last year. Honda sales of 6,193 units decreased 15.5% from last year. Kia sales of 27,603 units increased 10.3% from last year. MG sales of 4,843 units increased...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

crease to 58,457 units, and Kia with a 15.0% increase to 19,968 units. OEMs with export declines in January included Toyota with a 67.0% decrease to 7,795 units; Mazda with a 42.3% decrease to 5,545 units; Nissan with a 22.1% decrease to 26,325 units; Ford with a 15.5% decrease to 27,964 units; and Honda with a 3.2% decrease to 13,896 units. During January, exports to the U.S. were down 10.4% from the same month in 2025 to 164,296 units, those to...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Honda operating profit down 48.1% to JPY 591.5 billion for April-December 2025 On February 10, Honda Motor Corporation announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months (April 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Sales revenue fell 2.2% YoY to JPY 15,975.7 billion, operating profit plummeted 48.1% to JPY 591.5 billion, profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent plunged 42.2% t...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

a 13.9% market share. Mitsubishi was up 193.6% to 5,039 units with a 13.7% market share. Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 45.0% to 4,852 units with a 13.2% market share. Thaco Mazda was up 73.1% to 3,515 units with a 9.5% market share. Thaco Kia was up 88.9% to 3,487 units with a 9.5% market share. Honda was up 48.5% to 2,712 units with a 7.4% market share. Thaco Truck was up 104.9% to 1,680 units with a 4.6% market share. According to industry e...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

nuary 2025. By automaker sales in January, Toyota was down 9.1% y/y to 20,078 units and a 30.2% market share. Daihatsu was up 25.3% to 12,513 units with a 18.8% market share. Mitsubishi was up 37.2% to 6,898 units with a 10.4% market share. BYD was up 338.0% to 4,879 units with a 7.3% market share. Honda was down 44.8% to 4,016 units with a 6.0% market share. Jaecoo sold 2,025 units with 3.0% market share. Wuling 's sales decreased by 2.0% to 1,0...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Honda Malaysia targets 60,000 sales in 2026, plans 6 new models and e:HEV expansion Announced on February 10, 2026, Honda Malaysia plans to launch six new models in 2026 and has set a baseline sales target of 60,000 units, reflecting its response to shifting consumer trends and market conditions while maintaining sustainable growth. Supported by strong 2025 results, it is confident of achieving its 2026 goals. The company aims to expand its e:HEV...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12