Thai Motor Expo 2025: Honda unveils new CR-V e:HEV, HuNT Series, and STEP WGN e:HEV Announced on November 28, 2025, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. took part in the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, with a highlight being the price announcement of the new CR-V e:HEV, now offered as a full-hybrid lineup across all variants. The model features enhanced usability and upgraded standard equipment, with prices starting from THB 1,399,000. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Honda, Neoenergia ally for green hydrogen adoption in Brazil On November 27, it was reported that Neoenergia and Honda announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in Brazil’s mobility sector. The partnership will be developed at Neoenergia’s first green hydrogen refueling station, located in Brasília, which is set to open in December 2025. The project is part of the Research, Development, and Innovation Progra...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

GlobalData blog: Optionality over obligation: the quiet message from the Japan Mobility Show 2025 Walking through the Tokyo Big Sight center in early November for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, you could feel two stories unfolding at once. On the surface, Japan’s hometown brands filled the halls with sharp concepts, plush interiors and a sea of “electrified” badges. However, underneath, something more cautious was just as clear—Japan still...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

AutoMobility LA to open 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20 On November 14, the LA Auto Show announced that the AutoMobility LA press and industry gathering for the annual exhibition returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 20 with Innovation Plaza serving as the central outdoor hub. Among the headline exhibitors at Innovation Plaza are: Tensor AI: Showcasing the world's first personal Level-4 Robocar, purpose-built for pri...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Honda Vietnam to assemble CR-V e:HEV locally from early 2026 Honda Vietnam (HVN) announced that it will start assembling the CR-V e:HEV at its factory in Phu Tho (formerly called Vinh Phuc) in early 2026, according to the authorized dealer Honda Oto Kim Thanh. This will be the first time this advanced hybrid model is assembled in Vietnam, marking an important milestone in Honda’s sustainable development efforts in the domestic market. Since 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Honda CR‑V e:HEV facelift launch in Thailand set for Motor Expo 2025; e:HEV-only lineup Announced on November 7, 2025, Honda Thailand will officially launch the mid-life facelift of the CR-V e:HEV at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025. The updated model drops all 1.5L turbo gasoline versions, offering only five-seat variants powered by the e:HEV hybrid system.  Pre-bookings for the new Honda CR V e:HEV facelift are now open. Estimated ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

U.S. NHTSA opens 3 probes into 708,369 Honda vehicles over safety issues On October 30, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has launched separate investigations into about 708,369 Honda vehicles over potential defects involving rear seatbelt warnings and inadvertent airbag deployments. NHTSA is examining 441,002 units of the 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey minivan, following complaints that side airbags deployed u...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

JMS 2025: Honda debuts prototype of Honda 0 α and Super-ONE compact EV At the press briefing for the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025) being held at Tokyo Big Sight, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) Director, President and Representative, Mr. Toshihiro Mibe took the stage for the world premiere of the Honda 0 α, new SUV model for the Honda 0 Series, as well as Super-ONE Prototype, compact electric vehicle (EV). Featuring a sleek and sophisticate...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Honda launches refreshed 2026 ZR-V in Brazil On October 16, Honda announced the launch of the refreshed 2026 ZR-V in Brazil, a compact SUV positioned between the HR-V and CR-V. The model is powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine producing 161 hp and 19.1 kgfm of torque, paired with a CVT transmission. Built on the global Civic platform, the ZR-V offers refined handling with MacPherson front and multilink rear suspension. The 2026 upda...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/18

Four Japanese automakers’ new car sales in U.S. in July 2025 exceed previous year’s sales for first time in 2 months Four Japanese automakers’ new car sales in the U.S. in July rose 11.1% year-over-year (y/y) to 438,131 units, marking a year-over-year increase for the first time in two months. Subaru Corporation (Subaru) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), which have been reporting year-over-year declines since May, regained their momentum...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Honda, Tokuyama, and Mitsubishi start field testing for the reuse of automotive FCs Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced on August 1 that it has started a joint field testing for the reuse of by-product hydrogen and automotive fuel cells (FCs) with Tokuyama Corporation (Tokuyama) and Mitsubishi Corporation (Mitsubishi) at Tokuyama Cultural Gymnasium (Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture). The demonstration tests will use a stationary FC power sta...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

Quebec relaxes ZEV mandate, cites ‘new market realities’ On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Under current legislation, ZEVs must account for 32.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Honda introduces Civic Advanced Hybrid model in Brazil On June 30, Honda Brazil introduced the new Civic Advanced Hybrid in Brazil, a model that joins the Accord and CR-V with the ultra-efficient e:HEV system. The Civic Advanced Hybrid features a powertrain of two electric motors and a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine with direct injection. The electric drive delivers 184 hp and 32.1 kgfm of torque, while the combustion engine produces 14...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Honda Indonesia records retail sales of 4,740 units in May 2025 (down 39.3% YoY) Announced on June 17, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor recorded retail sales of 4,740 units in Indonesia for May, marking a 4.4% increase compared to April, despite a 39.3% decline YoY. The monthly growth was driven by strong sales across several of Honda’s flagship models. The Honda Brio continued to lead with 2,574 units sold. In the SUV segment, the Honda HR-V post...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Honda CR-V e:FCEV first-ever hydrogen powered vehicle on Pikes Peak Hill Climb On June 13, Honda announced that the Honda CR‑V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete at the “Race to the Clouds”, The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Prepared by engineers at Honda of America Race Team (HART), Honda R&D Japan, and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the CR‑V e:FCEV will compete in the challenging 156-tu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Four Japanese automakers’ new car sales in the U.S. rise 4.4% in May 2025 Four Japanese automakers’ new car sales in the U.S. in May rose 4.4% year-over-year to 456,837 units, marking the third consecutive growth over the same month last year. However, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), which had been performing strongly so far, saw double-digit declines compared to the same month last year. Toyota Motor Corporat...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Honda announces CR-V lineup for 2026, with first-ever TrailSport Hybrid trim On May 20, Honda announced that the refreshed 2026 Honda CR-V is arriving in U.S. dealerships now, with more standard technology and an expanded lineup, featuring a new TrailSport Hybrid trim that brings more rugged styling and improved capability to the most popular Honda model.  The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design an...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Honda sorts out North American production of CR-V On May 15, Honda Motor Co. announced, as clarification of an earlier statement, that there will be no decrease in volume and no jobs lost when it moves some CR-V production from its plant in Alliston, Ontario, to one in East Liberty, Ohio. Honda said on May 13 that it will shift only the production of CR-Vs destined for the U.S. market, promising that “there are no plans to decrease overall [Hon...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Honda’s 2026 CR-V adds more tech, new TrailSport Hybrid trim in U.S. On April 30, Honda announced that its refreshed 2026 CR-V will be adding more standard technology and a new TrailSport Hybrid model to the line when it arrives at Honda dealers this spring. The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design and trail-ready all-terrain tires with the Honda’s two-motor hybrid-electric system, which inclu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Honda to debut next-gen Fuel Cell Module at ACT Expo 2025 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 volumetric power density compared to the Honda Fuel Cell (FC) module currentl...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23