Honda unveils Base Station Prototype as travel trailer for its SUVs On January 14, Honda revealed the Base Station Prototype, a new towable travel trailer concept from the engineers and designers at the company's U.S. R&D centers in Los Angeles and Ohio, that offers modularity, integrated smart technology, and clever packaging.  The Honda Base Station Prototype was developed to be towed behind vehicles like the  Honda CR-V, electric Honda Prolo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

32 days), Toyota (30 days), and Mitsubishi (26 days). Among European brands, Mercedes-Benz (36 days), Volvo (30 days), and BMW (29 days). Among Korean brands, Kia (29 days). Other US brands were Cadillac (62 days), Buick (59 days), and Chevrolet (58 days). Among Japanese brands, Infiniti (49 days), Honda (48 days), Mazda (45 days), and Subaru (41 days). Among European brands, Audi (45 days). Among Korean brands, Hyundai (60 days) and Genesis (49 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

in the Optiq produces 440 hp and 498 lb-ft of torque for the AWD version, while the entry RWD version surpasses the 2025 base model’s power with 315 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.  The Cadillac Optiq is built at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, alongside the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV, and Honda Prologue. (multiple sources on November 4, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

eep 65 days, and GMC 61 days. Among Japanese brands, Acura had 83 days and Nissan 60 days. Among European brands, VW had 83 days. Other US brands with the medium-level of inventory were Chevrolet at 54 days and Cadillac at 48 days. Among Japanese brands, Infiniti had 53 days, Mazda had 52 days, and Honda and Subaru had 49 days. Among Korean brands, Genesis took 56 days and Hyundai took 55 days. U.S. new vehicle sales (October 2025) 2025Octob...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Honda to discontinue production of Acura ZDX Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced that it will end production of its Acura ZDX electric vehicle (EV), which was jointly developed with General Motors (GM) Company. Honda will discontinue the production and sales of the 2025 model, and will not develop and manufacture future models. Based on declining demand for EVs in the U.S., the automaker will reconsider its EV strategy. The Acura ZDX, which i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Acura ends production of electric ZDX SUV in Springhill, Tennessee On September 24, Honda confirmed it is ceasing production of its Acura ZDX electric crossovers assembled by General Motors at its Spring Hill assembly plant in Tennessee. "To better align our product portfolio with the needs of our customers and market conditions, as well as our long-term strategic goals, we can confirm the Acura ZDX has ended production," Honda said in a statemen...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Honda, Acura EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers in U.S. with approved adapters On July 22, Honda announced that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners now have access to more than 23,500 selected Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. with the availability of the first Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter. The only DC fast charging adapter approved by Honda was tested for performance and compatibility for use with the Prologue and ZDX a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

ium Cells facility in Tennessee, overseeing a highly automated system that executes complex production tasks spanning chemical mixing, coating, curing, and cell stacking. Finished cells are shipped to vehicle assembly lines to power the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV, Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. Ultium Cells Warren, Ohio began production in August 2022 and currently employs 1,700 people, with 41 GWh of annual capa...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

t this time, GM has no plans to halt or relocate production of any of our EV models made in Mexico,” said the  director of GM de México’s EV operations, Adrián Enciso,  to local media. The Ramos Arizpe plant will continue producing the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV, Cadillac Optiq, and Honda Prologue, Enciso said. “It’s possible that additional models such as the Spark could be built here, too”.  While the old ICE compact Spar...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Honda, Acura EV owners in U.S. gain access to Tesla Superchargers in June On March 20, Honda announced that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners will gain access to more than 20,000 selected Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. starting in June 2025 with the availability of the first Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter.  The adapter was tested for safety performance and compatibility with the Prologue and ZDX for use at any NACS DC fa...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/22

Honda Prologue EV SUV receives power, range upgrades for 2025 On March 3, Honda announced that’s its Prologue EV SUV, built in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, has received an upgraded front power unit for 2025, offering notably higher range ratings and improved power.  Pricing is unchanged for 2025, with a starting price of USD 39,900 including the available USD 7,500 federal tax incentive, building upon the success that made it the #2 best-selling EV S...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

and 43 mph) and evaluates vehicle responses to passenger cars, motorcycles, and semitrailers. Of the 30 vehicles tested, 22 received good or acceptable ratings, demonstrating strong crash prevention capabilities. Notably, the Acura ZDX, BMW X5/X6, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Genesis GV80, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia EV9, and others earned the highest rating of "good." However, models such as the Audi Q7/Q8, Chevrolet Tahoe, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Honda reportedly plans to launch sub-USD 30,000 EV in U.S. in 2026 Honda plans to launch a smaller EV priced under USD 30,000 in the U.S. as early as 2026, according to a new report from Japan. The new EV is expected to be the entry-level model for its upcoming Honda 0 Series. As the threat of tariffs loom in the U.S., the new EV and its batteries, will be made in the U.S.  Honda showcased two concepts from the O Series lineup, an SUV and a Seda...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

GM dismisses 800 workers at Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico On January 20, General Motors announced the layoff of over 800 workers at its Ramos Arizpe plant due to adjustments in the production of the Prologue electric vehicle, developed in collaboration with Honda. Honda’s decision to reduce production for the U.S. market prompted the plant to revert to a two-shift schedule, effective immediately. Tereso Medina of the Confederation of Mexican Wor...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

American Honda offers outlook on its 2025 U.S. automotive business On January 15, American Honda provided an outlook on its U.S. automobile business for 2025 while recapping its 2024 automobile sales. Sales     • American Honda auto sales finished 2024 at 1.4 million units in sales, up nearly 9% YoY as production constraints eased.     • Moving into 2025, the Honda brand is expected to realize sales around 1.35 million units and the Acu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Honda to bring all-new hybrid-electric Prelude to U.S., launch new EVs in 2025 On December 17, Honda announced an all-new hybrid-electric Prelude sports coupe will be introduced to the U.S. market in late 2025, returning one of the brand's most popular nameplates to the lineup. The new Prelude will mark the debut of Honda S+ Shift, a new drive mode that advances Linear Shift Control to deliver maximum levels of driver engagement. The hybrid-elect...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

nced in Los Angeles on November 21, with final winners will be announced at the Detroit Auto Show on January 10, 2025. 2025 North American Car of the Year Candidates (* indicates EV) •    BMW 3 Series•    BMW M5•    Cadillac Celestiq*•    Dodge Charger EV*•    Fiat 500e*•    Honda Civic Hybrid•    Kia K4•    Mercedes-AMG E Class•    Porsche Panamera•    Toyota Camry 2025 North American Truck of the Year Can...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

Honda’s Prologue EV has best U.S. sales month ever in August On September 4, American Honda announced that its new Prologue EV had its best sales month ever in August, setting a new U.S. sales record with 5,401 models sold. Deliveries since launching in March 2024 now total 10,394 units. Offering sales incentives along the way, Honda introduced a new Labor Day Dealer Cash bonus with up to USD 14,250 in incentives, making the Honda Prologue EV e...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/07

Honda Prologue, Acura ZDX EV sales in U.S. grow in July In July, Honda sold 3,458 Prologue EV models, a noticeable 3.2% of Honda's total sales, after selling 830 units in June.   Now in its third month on the market, the all-electric Acura ZDX follows the Honda Prologue with 694 sales in July, representing 6.2% of Acura's overall monthly sales. Acura reported that the performance-oriented ZDX Type S version represented nearly 25% of electric ZDX...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/03

OPmobility updates about new business wins OPmobility (formerly Plastic Omnium) announced that during the first half of 2024, it has won business for bumpers for Stellantis Berlingo, Doblo, Combo, and Partner models. It will also supply front and rear bumpers for the Honda Prologue. For the lighting division, it will supply headlamps and bodyshells for Peugeot 2008 as well as un-named EV produced in Mexico.  It won business for front-end modules...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/24