” (including autonomous driving subscriptions  and artificial intelligence (AI) services. While some Japanese automakers have started to shift to SDVs, most of them have only adopted map updates and display screen customization. However, automakers will accelerate the shift to SDVs, exemplified by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., which will introduce SDV functions to its “Zero Series” next-generation electric vehicle (EV) that will be introduced in ...

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Eight Japanese OEMs see decreased global production and sales in November 2025 Eight Japanese automakers’ global November production volume totaled 1,985,727 units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 6.4% for the second month in a row. Outside Japan, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s production volume decreased by 40% since its North American plants reduced operations due to a shortage of semiconductors. On the other hand, Suzuki Motor Corpo...

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increasing in Japan. In November, while sales of electrified passenger vehicles in the country fell 14.9% year-on-year (y/y) to 161,903 units, sales of EVs rose 17.5% y/y to 5,921 units, marking the third consecutive month of growth. In addition to growth in EV sales by Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., which released new models, sales of EVs by US’ Tesla, Inc. and China’s BYD Co. Ltd. were strong. In 2026, Suzuki Motor Corp...

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X), an investment fund, serves as the general partner responsible for the execution of affairs. The tender offer price will be JPY 1,303 per share. The TOB period will run from December 22, 2025 to February 9, 2026. Denso Corporation, the second largest shareholder (9.27%) in Sawafuji Electric, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., the third largest shareholder (6.03%), have concluded an agreement with ARTS-4 to tender their shares. Hino Motors, Ltd., which...

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Honda’s car assembly plants in Japan and China to suspend operations Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced by December 18 that its car assembly plants in Japan and China will temporarily suspend operations due to the shortage of semiconductors. In China, three plants of GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., a joint venture with GAC Group, will stop operations from December 29 to January 2. While the names of Japanese plants have not been disclosed,...

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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. The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is sold exclusively in California, and is produc...

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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 Pilot is built exclusively at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln, Alabam...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

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 the management integration of four companies, namely Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.,...

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thing we can overcome on our own, so we are counting on OEMs to find ways to increase sales/exports. At the same time, the company is expanding its customer base. Previously, sales to Nissan accounted for over 80% of total sales. Now, however, that percent is around 60% because our sales to Toyota, Honda, and other OEMs are increasing. In particular, we are working to increase sales to the Toyota Group, with the goal of achieving a sales ratio of...

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TomTom’s mapping service adopted for Honda’s ADAS TomTom International BV (TomTom), a Dutch car system maker, announced that its real-time mapping service and driving support area management technology have been adopted for Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s “Honda Sensing 360+” advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). Through TomTom’s cloud-based ADAS solutions, high-precision real-time map data will be provided to vehicles. This enables the d...

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Honda to successively launch China-made EVs and other overseas production vehicles in Japan Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will successively launch vehicles it built overseas in Japan. In addition to releasing China-made electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan as early as the spring of 2026, it will consider launching US-made hybrid SUV hybrid vehicles and others. Honda also plans to import its EV 0 Series from India and other regions in fiscal year 2027...

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d 21.0% in November compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 90,189 units increased 23.1% from last year. Mahindra sales of 81,179 units increased 20.5% from last year. Hyundai sales of 50,340 units decreased 4.3% from last year. Toyota sales of 30,085 units increased 19.5% from last year. Honda sales of 5,204 units increased 4.0% from last year. Kia sales of 25,489 units increased 23.7% from last year. Retail sales of passenger vehicles...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

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, automobile sales totaled 3,986 units, down 14.0% YoY. (From Honda ...

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Subaru tops Consumer Reports 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card On December 4, Consumer Reports revealed the top auto brands in its 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card. Subaru is the top brand in CR’s 2026 Overall Brand Report Card Rankings for the second year in a row, and the third time in five years. BMW is once again the runner-up by less than a point, followed by Porsche, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Lincoln, Hyundai, Acura, and Tesla, which round ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

International Motor Expo, which ran through December 10, recorded 75,246 car bookings (a 38.0% increase YoY) and 5,263 motorcycle bookings (down 34.1% YoY). According to data from the organizer, Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd. (IMC), the top five car brands by bookings were Toyota (10,872 units), Honda (6,278), BYD (6,212), Omoda and Jaecoo (5,217), and GAC (5,019). Among motorcycles, LAMBRETTA (785 units), YAMAHA (680), DECO (654), EM (618), a...

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n of new policies. Changeovers of models such as the RAV4 SUV also contributed to the decrease in sales. New vehicle sales by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. were 70,084 units, an increase of 10.3% y/y for the sixth consecutive month, due to strong sales of the N7 electric vehicle (EV). New vehicle sales by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. totaled 50,840 units, a decrease of 33.8% y/y for the 21st straight month. Honda struggled with EV sales and was forced to sell ...

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Four Japanese OEMs’ November sales in U.S. decline y/y for first time in five months It was reported that four Japanese automakers’ new vehicle sales in the U.S. in November totaled 400,586 units, a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 4.6% for the first time in 5 months. Sales of three automakers other than Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) declined. Especially. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) reported a 15.3% y/y decrease. The decline was affecte...

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units. By brand sales in November based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was down 11.1% y/y to 7,731 units with a 19.7% market share. Ford was down 2.6% to 5,446 units with a 13.8% market share. Mitsubishi was 5,056 units as same as November 2024 with a 12.9% market share. Honda was down 14.0% to 3,986 units with a 10.1% market share. Thaco Mazda was down 29.7% to 3,199 units with a 8.1% market share. Thaco Kia was down ...

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etition with Chinese and other companies, plans to develop a system to manufacture cost-competitive products. Nishikawa Rubber is an independent parts supplier that supplies products such as weatherstrips mainly to Japanese automakers including Mazda Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., for their global production sites. Since its competitors in China and emerging countries are increasing their presence, Nishika...

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oh Industrial, which has reduced the number of personnel, will reorganize its businesses in earnest including the consolidation and closure of plants. Guangzhou Sanoh manufactures automotive fuel tubes and brake tubes, supplying mainly to joint-venture plants of Japanese automakers, such as Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. The subsidiary slipped into the red in 2024 with an annual deficit of JPY 895 million and it is hard to expect a recovery. ...

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