ing in a long-lasting cartel concerning end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling. Mercedes-Benz was not fined, as it revealed the cartel to the Commission under the leniency programme. All companies admitted their involvement in the cartel and agreed to settle the case. An ELV is a car that is no longer fit for use, either due to age, wear and tear, or damage. These vehicles are dismantled and processed for recycling, recovery, and disposal. The Commi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Honda to begin sales of N-VAN e: commercial-use mini-EV in October in Japan On June 13, Honda announced that it will begin sales in Japan of a new commercial-use mini-EV (electric vehicle), the N-VAN e:, on October 10, 2024. The N-VAN e: is a commercial-use mini-EV model based on the gasoline-powered N-VAN. It realized both a sufficient practical range and a large cargo space required for commercial use through the adoption of a large-capacity ba...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/13

Honda Prologue EV qualifies for full USD 7,500 U.S. EV tax credit upon launch On March 7, Honda announced that most all-new 2024 Honda Prologue models will qualify for the U.S. USD 7,500 EV tax credit.  The federal tax credit applies to purchases of all 2024 Prologues built at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant after February 26, 2024, and all 2024 Prologues that are leased. The Prologue arrives at Honda U.S. dealerships in the coming weeks, with a 296-m...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/08

Honda recalls 750,114 vehicles in U.S. for airbag sensor weights On February 5, American Honda Motor Co. acknowledged that it is recalling certain 750,114 2020 through 2022 model year vehicles in the U.S. due to the airbag sensor issue. Affected vehicles include the 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey; 2020 Civic coupe, Fit; 2021-2022 Civic hatchback; 2021 Civic Type R, Insight; 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Ac...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

Honda recalling 2.5 million vehicles in U.S. over fuel pump issue On December 21, American Honda announced it is recalling 2,539,902 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that can increase risks of engine failure or stalling while driving. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fuel pump impeller used in the vehicles was improperly molded, resulting in low-density impellers, which “can deform ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/22

Honda introduces facelifted FIT Hybrid in South Africa On December 6, Honda introduced the upgraded FIT Hybrid facelift model with enhanced specification levels and increased dynamic performance in South Africa. The vehicle is priced at ZAR 544,900. The vehicle comes with a 10kW increase in maximum power output, delivering 90kW of power and 253 Nm of electric propulsion torque. The engine power has also been increased to 78kW (from 72kW) to impro...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/08

Honda to operate normally at two automobile plants in Japan in May On May 11, 2023, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its Suzuka Factory and Saitama Factory Automobile Plant are expected to operate normally in May.According to the announcement, both plants also maintained normal operations in April.The Suzuka Factory produces Vezel, Fit, and N series, while the Saitama Factory Automobile Plant produces Step WGN, Freed, ZR-V, Civic, and Honda e.(Bas...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/12

Honda to operate normally at two automobile plants in Japan in early May On April 20, 2023, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its Suzuka Factory and Saitama Factory Automobile Plant are expected to operate normally in early May.As previously announced on April 6, the two plants are also expected to maintain normal operations during the month of April.The Suzuka Factory produces Vezel, Fit, and N series, while the Saitama Factory Automobile Plant pr...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/20

Honda to operate normally at two automobile plants in Japan in April On April 6, 2023, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its Suzuka Factory and Saitama Factory Automobile Plant are expected to operate normally during the month of April.The Suzuka Factory produces Vezel, Fit, and N series, while the Saitama Factory Automobile Plant produces Step WGN, Freed, Civic, and Honda e.The utilization rates of both plants fell to about 90% of the production p...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/07

Honda to operate normally at two automobile plants in Japan in early April On March 23, 2023, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its Suzuka Factory and Saitama Factory Automobile Plant are expected to operate normally in early April.The utilization rates of both plants fell to about 90% of the production plan in February due to factors such as shortages of semiconductors, but both plants are operating normally in March. The Suzuka Factory produces ...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/24

Honda to operate normally at two automobile plants in Japan in March On March 9, 2023, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its Suzuka Factory and Saitama Factory Automobile Plant are expected to operate normally during the month of March.Due to a shortage of semiconductors and other factors, the utilization rate compared to the production plan for the above two plants was about 90% in February.The Suzuka Factory produces Vezel, Fit, and N series, whi...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/10

Honda to operate normally at two automobile plants in Japan during November On November 10, 2022, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its Suzuka Factory and Saitama Factory Automobile Plant are expected to come back to normal production during the month of November.Due to a combination of factors, including the impact of COVID-19 and the shortage of semiconductors, the utilization rate compared to the production plan of the Suzuka Factory was about 8...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/11

Yokohama Rubber’s BluEarth tire adopted for new Honda Fit Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced that its BluEarth-GT AE51 tire has been adopted as original equipment for Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s (Honda’s) new FIT e:HEV RS. Yokohama Rubber has adopted the basic design and material technology of its global BluEarth brand tires for the BluEarth-GT AE51 tire to achieve excellent driving performance, comfort, and environmental per...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/14

Honda announces expectation of utilization rate for October at Japanese plants On October 6, 2022, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the utilization rate compared to the previous production plan of the Suzuka Factory is expected to be about 80% in October.Also, the utilization rate compared to the previous production plan of the Saitama Factory Automobile Plant is expected to be about 60% in October.The situation remains unstable due to a combinati...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/06

Honda announces expectation of utilization rate for September at Japanese plants On September 8, 2022, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the utilization rate compared to the previous production plan of the Suzuka Factory is expected to be about 80% in September.Also, the utilization rate of the Saitama Factory Automobile Plant is expected to be about 60% in September.The situation remains unstable due to a combination of factors, including the spre...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/09

Honda announces expectation of utilization rate for early September at Japanese plants On August 25, 2022, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the utilization rate for the production plan at the Suzuka Factory is expected to be about 70% in early September.Also, the utilization rate at the Saitama Factory Automobile Plant is expected to be about 60% in early September.The situation remains unstable due to a combination of factors, including a shortag...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/26

Honda unveils new Fit on website prior to official release in autumn in Japan On August 5, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) unveiled its Fit compact vehicle, which will be partially redesigned this autumn, on its website ahead of the official unveiling. The new Fit will offer enhanced performance with an increased motor output of the hybrid system, and an additional traffic jam assistance function in the “Honda Sensing” driver assistance system....

News  Updated at: 2022/08/08

Honda expects utilization rate of 70% at Suzuka Factory in Japan in August On August 4, 2022, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the utilization rates for the production plan at the Suzuka Factory is expected to be about 70% in August.The situation remains unstable due to a combination of factors, including a shortage of semiconductors. The utilization rates in July was about 90%.As for the Saitama Factory Automobile Plant, although it maintained no...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/05

Honda to operate normally in July at vehicle assembly plants in Japan On July 14, 2022, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the Saitama Factory Automobile Plant and the Suzuka Factory are expected to operate normally in July.The Saitama Factory Automobile Plant produces Step WGN, Freed, CR-V, Insight, Civic, and Honda e, while the Suzuka Factory produces Vezel, Fit, Shuttle, and N series.(Based on Honda press release on July 14, 2022)Keyword: plant o...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/15

Honda launches all-new ZR-V SUV teaser page on Website in Japan On July 14, Honda launched a teaser page of its ZR-V, an all-new SUV scheduled to go on sale in Japan fall 2022. Based on the grand concept of “Unleash your potential,” the all-new ZR-V adopts smart and elegant design which makes this model fit in urban environments.The hybrid model of the all-new ZR-V will be the first Honda SUV to be equipped with the Sports e:HEV that combines...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/15