Honda launches all-new Prelude teaser page On July 31, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. launched a teaser page on its company website to share information on the all-new Prelude, which is scheduled to go on sale in September 2025. Inspired by the image of gliders soaring freely and boundlessly through the open sky, Honda developed the all-new Prelude under the grand concept of “Unlimited Glide”. Equipped with a further advanced e:HEV, original Honda hyb...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

GIIAS 2025: Honda launches STEP WGN e:HEV in Indonesia; Super EV Concept makes regional debut Announced on July 24, 2025. PT Honda Prospect Motor officially launched the Honda STEP WGN e:HEV at GIIAS 2025. This upper MPV expands Honda’s e:HEV lineup in Indonesia across sedans, SUVs, and MPVs. First introduced in Japan in 1996, the STEP WGN has sold nearly 2 million units globally.  The STEP WGN e:HEV is powered by a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle i-VTEC ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

ChargeScape enrolls BMW, Ford EVs in New York grid reliability program On July 22, ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program.  Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape’s AI-powered technology platform and aims to intelligently...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

Honda Atlas launches first locally assembled hybrid SUV in Pakistan On July 14, Honda Atlas unveiled its first locally assembled hybrid SUV in Pakistan — the Honda HR-V e:HEV, priced at PKR 8.99 million. Bookings for the SUV are now officially open. The HR-V e:HEV comes equipped with Honda’s e:HEV dual-motor hybrid powertrain, offering improved fuel efficiency and performance.  It also features Honda Sensing safety technologies, including co...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Six new EV models to be released in Japan in FY 2025 Japanese automakers will release an electric vehicle (EV) one after another in the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025). Six new Japanese EV models including three models jointly developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Suzuki Motor Corporation, will be released in FY 2025, which is more than the figure in FY 2022 when EVs debuted in the country. Honda Motor...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

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

Dynamic Map Platform’s 3D map data adopted by Honda Accord Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. (DMP) announced that its high-precision three-dimensional (3D) map data has been adopted by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) for its Honda Sensing 360+, an all-directional safety and driver-assistance technology installed on the Honda Accord. The Honda Sensing 360+ is a system installed on an additional grade of the Accord released on May 30 in Japan. The sys...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

GIIAS 2025: Honda Indonesia to launch STEP WGN e:HEV MPV on July 23 Announced on June 18, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor will officially launch the Honda STEP WGN e:HEV, an Upper MPV equipped with hybrid technology, on July 23 at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025. Reservations are now open through Honda’s official website and authorized dealerships. Honda’s participation in GIIAS 2025 will carry the theme “Power for...

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

Honda Indonesia launches new HR-V RS e:HEV On June 10, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor launched the locally produced new HR-V RS e:HEV, Honda’s first hybrid in Indonesia’s compact SUV segment. Priced from IDR 449 million, it boosts Honda’s presence in the midsize SUV market with a blend of value and advanced hybrid technology. Powered by the e:HEV system, the HR-V e:HEV combines a 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC Atkinson-cycle petrol engine (106 PS, 127 Nm)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Bridgestone’s Turanza EverDrive aims for long life and all-season comfort On June 4, Bridgestone Americas introduced the Turanza EverDrive, a new all-season touring tire built for sedans, CUVs, and minivans. Backed by an 80,000-mile limited warranty, the longest in Bridgestone’s lineup, the EverDrive is designed for long-lasting performance, comfort, and confident handling in wet, dry, and light snow conditions. The tire features a next-gen t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

Lumax Auto Technologies, India wins new business form Mahindra, Honda, and Maruti Suzuki On May 28, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that during the quarter that ended on March 31, 2025, it won a new business to supply cockpit assembly for Thar Roxx and its newly launched electric vehicles, BE6, and XEV 9E. It will also supply a gear shifter (automatic transmission and manual transmission) and a Shark fin antenna for the Honda Amaze seda...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Honda Malaysia launches e:N1 BEV, garners strong early demand Reported on May 16, 2025, Honda Malaysia has received 200 bookings for the all-electric Honda e:N1 before the official local launch on May 15. The company expects to clear its entire stock of the B-segment SUV by year-end, before the import and excise duty exemptions for CBU EVs expire on December 31, 2025. Honda’s first BEV model, the Honda e:N1, priced at RM149,900 on-the-road with...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

New Honda Civic RS e:HEV launched in Indonesia Announced on May 8, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor has officially launched the new Honda Civic RS e:HEV in Indonesia, priced at IDR 699 million (Jakarta OTR price for first ownership in 2025). The Civic RS e:HEV features a hybrid system that combines a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with a powerful electric motor with a maximum torque of 315 Nm, delivering a total output of 203 PS. This setup ensur...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Vietnam’s motorcycle market rebounds in Q1/2025; Sales exceed 673,000 units Reported on April 18, 2025, Vietnam’s motorcycle market is showing strong signs of recovery, following a period of stagnation. This rebound is largely attributed to the introduction of electric motorcycles and innovative promotional strategies. According to recent data from the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM), which includes figures from 5 major...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

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

Honda Malaysia opens bookings for all-new e:N1; Local launch scheduled for Q2/2025 Announced on April 15, 2025, Honda Malaysia has officially opened bookings for Honda’s first BEV, the all-new e:N1, through its official website. The model is scheduled to be launched in Malaysia in Q2/2025. Designed with Honda’s human-centric philosophy, the e:N1 blends electrification with the brand’s signature fun-to-drive experience, offering a balance of...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Honda Vietnam introduces CUV e: e-motorcycle; to be offered in limited rental starting July On April 4, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) introduced the CUV e: electric motorcycle during its product launch event themed “Green in Motion.” The model is expected to be made available in July 2025 through limited rental. The CUV e: is equipped with a powerful motor and two Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP) batteries, which are removable and swappab...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Honda Vietnam introduces locally-manufactured ICON e: electric motorbike On April 4, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) held a product launch ceremony themed “Green in Motion.” At the event, HVN also announced sales and service policies for two electric motorbike models: the ICON e: and CUV e:. As the first electric motorbike manufactured by Honda in Vietnam, the ICON e: was officially introduced at the Vinh Phuc factory on March 25. It will b...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Honda Vietnam launches upgraded HR-V SUV, featuring new e:HEV variant On April 4, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) held a product launch ceremony themed “Green in Motion,” unveiling the new Honda HR-V, which is now equipped with an advanced and optimized hybrid engine for the first time. HVN also announced sales and service policies for 2 electric motorbike models: the ICON e: and CUV e:. The upgraded version of the 2nd-generation Honda HR-V...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08