d to be going to Japan just as it is built in LHD form. In the case of Nissan, the Murano built in Smyrna, Tennessee, is expected to be imported into Japan in LHD form when it enters the country in early 2027. Honda is bringing over the Acura Integra Type S, built in Marysville, Ohio, and the Honda Passport TrailSport Elite, built in Lincoln, Alabama, both retaining the LHD configuration as built in the U.S. Honda said the two models drew a lot o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Honda to introduce U.S.-built Acura Integra hatchback and Honda Passport SUV in Japan in H2 of 2026 On March 5, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to begin sales of two U.S.-built models in the Japanese market, Acura Integra Type S and Honda Passport TrailSport Elite in the second half of 2026. The decision utilizes the simplified certification system for U.S.-made passenger vehicles, which was newly established by the Japan Ministry of Land, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

pported by pickup trucks and sedans such as the Camry and Corolla. Honda was affected by the cold snap that hit the Northwest, but sales were up 1.1% y/y. According to American Honda, Honda's U.S. subsidiary, hybrid vehicle (HEV) sales broke sales records for February. By vehicle type, sales of the Passport mid-size SUV increased 35.7%, setting a February record, while sales of the Accord mid-size sedan also performed well, increasing 23.1%. Niss...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Honda to begin exporting U.S.-built Passport, Acura Integra Type S to Japan Honda has just announced that it plans to export the U.S. built Passport and Acura Integra Type S to Japan in full U.S. spec. The front-wheel drive Type S features a 320 hp 2.0-liter turbo K20 engine, six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. The all-wheel drive Passport will arrive only in the Trailsport Elite trim and is powered by the same 285 hp 3.5...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

s to meet Indian reporting requirements. Its lifecycle manager and role-based access controls are designed to serve manufacturers, operators, recyclers, and regulators, enabling circular-economy data flows, provenance documentation under the ACC-PLI scheme, and alignment with global digital battery passport and sustainability norms. Based on the Tata Technologies press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

posted double-digit gains, including Corolla (+12%), Camry (+15%), Tacoma (+14%) and Highlander (+68%). Honda sales rose 1.9% y/y. According to American Honda, SUV sales were led by the CR-V, with hybrids accounting for more than 55% of the model’s mix. The Pilot and Odyssey also performed well. Passport posted its best-ever January sales, surging 63.5% y/y. Accord sales rose 31.8%, supported in particular by strong demand for more affordable ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Systems. In India, Tata Technologies launched the Digital Key feature for a domestic automotive OEM, enabling users to lock, unlock, drive, and share access to their vehicles with iPhones, Apple Watches, and compatible Android smartphones. The company further introduced WATTSync, a digital battery passport platform that uses blockchain-based traceability and AI/ML-enhanced insights to help manufacturers comply with evolving global sustainability...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

tion facility for mandatory conformity assessment of vehicles imported into Russia. The Vladivostok, with modern testing equipment from NAMI and AIT LLC, has started testing of imported vehicles. These tests are required to obtain a Vehicle Design Safety Certificate (VDSC) and an Electronic Vehicle Passport (EVPS). The lab has three test lines with diagnostic and environmental systems that meet Eurasian Economic Union standards. It can handle up ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Kia Europe publicly trials cell-level battery passport technology On October 9, Kia Europe announced that it is conducting the first public trial of a battery passport at a cellular level as preliminary research. A battery passport enables live State of Health (SoH) tracking, real-time repair diagnostics, and end-to-end traceability across the battery’s lifecycle.  For the trial, Kia is using a Kia EV3 equipped with a Dukosi battery cell monit...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Denso and TÜV Rheinland Japan sign memorandum of cooperation to promote Digital Product Passport Denso Corporation and TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd. (Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City) announced on September 29 that they have signed a memorandum agreement to promote “digital product passport (DPP)”, which digitally records information about the sustainability of products. The two companies will cooperate in customer support for the Ecodesign Regulation...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

ruck of the Year Candidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford Maverick Lobo  Ram 1500 Hemi  Ram 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissan Leaf  Polestar 4  Subaru Forester Hybrid  Toyota 4Runner  T...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

battery materials and recycling, announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU).  The collaboration would help advance Europe's localized, sustainable battery materials ecosystem in alignment with the European Union's regulatory framework, which includes the EU Battery Regulation and the EU Battery Passport initiative. The MOU will combine GEM's technology and expertise in recycling and mass production of recycled metals and engineered battery ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

IAA Mobility 2025: EVE Energy exhibits large cylindrical batteries, releases battery passport At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) exhibited innovations such as large cylindrical battery systems, low-voltage battery systems, and batteries for robots and low-altitude economy, and released the first battery passport. The Omnicell large cylindrical battery features standardization, zero expansion, and high ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

The company saw strong sales of large-sized sports utility vehicles (SUVs), including the Grand Highlander and the 4Runner. Also, its sales of electrified vehicles were about 95,000 units, up 14.5% y/y. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) sold 121,017 units, up 0.2% y/y, thanks to the strong sales of the Passport sports utility vehicle (SUV) and other vehicles. As for the CR-V, the company’s flagship model, about 54% of the sales were hybrid vehicles...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

relax these targets in case of plastic shortages or high costs. It may also add recycled content targets for other materials based on future studies. To ease the burden on carmakers, circularity strategies will be required by vehicle category, not by individual model. A digital "circularity vehicle passport" will be aligned with other EU digital tracking tools. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy has also been updated. Producers mus...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

orce About 25% of the more than 400 vehicles on sale in the U.S. made the 2025 AMI list, with the top 20 vehicles being: 1.    Tesla Model 32.    Tesla Model Y3.    Tesla Model S4.    Tesla Model X5.    Jeep Gladiator6.    Kia EV67.    Honda Ridgeline8.    Honda Odyssey9.    Honda Passport10.    Volkswagen ID.411.    Acura MDX12.    Honda Pilot13.    Jeep Wrangler14.    Acura RDX15.    Honda Accord16.    Acura Inte...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

North American hub, we're enabling OEMs and suppliers of all sizes to achieve unprecedented transparency and visibility—while retaining full control over their data,” said AIAG's Chief Transformational Officer, Kevin Piotrowski. Catena-X supports challenges and opportunities, including: Battery Passport: Comprehensive lifecycle data for EV batteries, supporting regulatory compliance, circularity and sustainability goals. End-to-end Traceabili...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ecmonta), for allegedly subjecting 220 Chinese workers to conditions analogous to slavery during the construction of BYD’s plant in Camaçari, Bahia. According to the MPT, workers entered the country illegally and were crammed into overcrowded, unsanitary accomodations, with excessive work hours, passport retention, armed surveillance, and illegal contracts. The MPT seeks BRL 257 million in collective moral damages, individual compensation, pay...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

roved capability to the most popular Honda model.  The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design and trail-ready all-terrain tires with the proven Honda two-motor hybrid-electric system, has an MSRP of USD 38,800. Honda TrailSport models now make up 20% of Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline sales combined. The Honda CR-V lineup now includes four hybrid-electric powered trims: Sport Hybrid, the new TrailSport ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Hyundai Motor India launches digital passport service for connected vehicles in India On May 19, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) introduced the Hyundai Vehicle Digital Passport, a new connected car service designed to consolidate key vehicle information for Bluelink-enabled Hyundai vehicles. The platform leverages data analytics from telematics systems and service records to generate a digital identity for each vehicle. It provides users with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20