us (29 days) had relatively tight supply, while Audi (18 days) was the lowest among European brands.Other brands recorded the following: Ford (69 days), Lincoln (68 days), GMC (67 days), and Chevrolet (52 days) among U.S. brands; Mazda (62 days), Nissan and Infiniti (51 days), Subaru (48 days), and Honda (39 days) among Japanese brands; Genesis (63 days), Hyundai (59 days), and Kia (40 days) among Korean brands; and Mercedes-Benz and Volvo (50 da...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Honda Vietnam outlines FY2027 Euro 4 compliance and electrification plans Announced on May 29, 2026, Honda Vietnam outlined key business priorities for FY2027 across its motorcycle and automobile operations. HVN reaffirmed its commitment to green development and carbon neutrality by 2050 as part of its long-term strategy. From FY2027, HVN aims for all newly manufactured internal combustion engine motorcycles for the Vietnamese market to meet Euro...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

have contributed to the rise. The company's sales for May were the highest since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. This is based on statistics released on June 1 by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. By brand, sales of Toyota, Honda, Daihatsu, Mitsubishi Fuso, and Hino increased. On the other hand, sales of Suzuki, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Lexus, Isuzu, and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Honda recalls 98,892 vehicles in U.S. over unintended airbag deployment On May 28, American Honda announced it is recalling 98,892 Honda and Acura brand vehicles in U.S. over unintended airbag deployment. Honda said the front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. The company is recalling 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 20...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

ollision Safety Performance,” earning an overall score of 184.62 points (out of a possible 193.8). NCAP evaluates and discloses the safety performance of commercially available vehicles to help consumers choose safer cars. The Forester received the highest rating of "five stars." In addition, the Honda Accord, Mini Countryman, and Volkswagen Tiguan received "four stars" in the overall evaluation. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun o...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/01

Honda's new Insight EV, limited to 3,000 units, receives orders for one-third of planned production within one month of launch Orders for Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda)’s Insight new electric vehicle (EV) have reached 1,000 units about one month after its launch. With production limited to 3,000 units, this means about one-third have already been sold, but a company spokesperson said, “Things are proceeding as planned.” The company plans to ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/01

998,789 units, exceeding the previous year's figures for the second consecutive month. Overseas production was boosted by the launch of production of new models, such as Toyota Motor Corporation’s Land Cruiser FJ, and an increase in U.S. production driven by measures to mitigate tariffs. However, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. recorded declines due to a drop in production in China. Domestic production remained strong, rising 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29

Honda to invest in battery material company Nexeon On May 28, Nexeon announced that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is investing in the company through its global open innovation program, Honda Xcelerator Ventures. The funding will support Nexeon’s continued growth and the advancement of its silicon anode materials, which enable higher energy density and improved battery performance for electric mobility and other applications. Nexeon is commercializing ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Piolax revises mid-term plan downward, seeks renewed growth by reducing reliance on Nissan and Honda Piolax Inc. (Piolax) will increase the ratio of its revenue from overseas manufacturers to 30%. The financial struggles of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), which account for 50% of Piolax’s revenue, have had a direct impact on Piolax’s business performance, forcing the company to revise its mid-term business p...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Honda reported to pause Ridgeline production at Alabama plant until 2028 refresh to meet emissions rules Honda will reportedly halt Ridgeline production at the Alabama Auto Assembly plant in Lincoln for approximately 18 months to meet tougher emissions rules, according to internal sources familiar with the company’s plans. Honda will stop building the midsize Ridgeline truck in Q4 2026, while production of a significantly freshened version is p...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

Honda recalls 59,887 Prologue, Acura ZDX EVs over rear view camera On May 20, Honda announced it is issuing a recall of 59,887 vehicles in the U.S. over a rear view camera issue. The recall affects 44,199 2024-25 Honda Prologue and 14,688 2024 Acura ZDX electric vehicles. The manufacturer of the faulty rearview camera system, which could show a blank or distorted image, is Sharp in Southfield, Michigan. Honda said dealers will replace the rearvie...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

for all of Maruti Suzuki's current EV models, the e-Vitara and Victoris, and will extend the same supply scope to Maruti's upcoming MPV EV, expected to launch from its Gujarat plant in October 2026. This new model is expected to take JTEKT's two-line CVJ capacity utilisation to approximately 90%.  Honda's upcoming EV SUV, expected to launch from its Tapukara plant around December 2026, represents an additional potential opportunity of approximat...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

Honda Automotive Dealers Association sets up “new vehicle working group” Honda Automotive Dealers Association has launched a “new vehicle working group” to make customer needs known to the automaker. While there used to be an organization with a similar role, with the ratio of global vehicles raised by the automaker compared to the ratio of Japan-exclusive vehicles, the role shrunk and the organization was dissolved in 2023. However, due ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

Honda Cars India, launches updated City sedan and ZR-V hybrid SUV, plans 6 launches in FY 2026-27 On May 22, Honda Cars India (HCIL) launched the updated City sedan, priced from INR 11.99 lakh to INR 20.99 lakh, and introduced the ZR-V e: HEV hybrid SUV. Honda mentioned that India is among its top three focus markets globally, and it has six strategic launches planned for FY 2026-27. The updated City is now 4,594 mm in length, 11 mm longer than t...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

GAC considers Mexico production, Honda plant in Jalisco cited as option On May 21, it was reported that GAC is preparing to begin operations in Mexico through a local assembly strategy that could involve production at a Honda facility in El Salto, Jalisco where motorcycles, power products, and service parts are currently produced. The company is currently finalizing agreements with partners operating in the country and evaluating multiple options...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

th limited control over how much their OEMs customers absorbed those costs focused on relationship-related factors that were within their control.  Despite the gains, the manufacturers’ rank order remained unchanged from last year. Toyota led the field with 409 points (up 23 points), followed by Honda at 360 pts. (up 13 pts.), while GM retained third place with 318 pts. (up 8 pts.), Nissan remained in fourth with 255 pts. (up 6 pts.), Ford, th...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

Honda to begin sales of Super-ONE A-segment EV On May 21, Honda Motor announced that it will begin sales in Japan of the Honda Super-ONE, A-segment EV, on May 22. Under the grand concept of “e: Dash BOOSTER,” the Super-ONE adopts a dedicated chassis based on the mini passenger EV “N-ONE e:” with an expanded vehicle width. The model delivers an exciting and uplifting driving experience by combining the “joy of driving,” made possible b...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 106,500 units in April, down 25.4% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 477,100 units, down 10.0% y/y. GAC Toyota accounted for 54,116 units of the April sales volume, including 14,664 units, or 27%, from the bZ lineup. On May 11, Honda announced that its April sales volume was 22,595 units, down 48.3% y/y. YTD sales volume totaled 145,065 units, down 28.0% y/y. On May 13, Nissa...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Honda Vietnam announces April 2026 motorcycle and automobile sales Announced on May 13, 2026, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported retail sales results for its motorcycle and automobile segments for April 2026.  Motorcycle sales totaled 173,468 units, up 1.5% YoY compared to April 2025. Meanwhile, automobile sales reached 1,830 units, down 14.6% YoY compared to April 2025. (From Honda Vietnam press release dated May 13, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

sed 34.5% in April compared to the same month in 2025. Tata sales of 104,825 units increased 24.7% from last year. Mahindra sales of 79,758 units increased 7.6% from last year. Hyundai sales of 51,902 units increased 17.0% from last year. Toyota sales of 30,159 units increased 21.4% from last year. Honda sales of 4,069 units increased 21.1% from last year. Kia sales of 27,286 units increased 15.5% from last year. MG sales of 6,018 units increased...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15