its production schedule. According to Commercial Director Marcelo Langrafe, the additional shift will increase Honda’s output by more than 25% from the current rate of 410 vehicles per day. The announcement was made at the São Paulo International Motor Show, where the company also presented the Prelude hybrid sports coupe, confirming its arrival in the Brazilian market for the second half of 2026. (AutoIndústria on November 19, 2025)...

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of the highly competitive field of new vehicles.  The announcement marked the opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show, where many of the finalist vehicles and a wide array of other exciting new vehicles are on display. 2026 North American Car of the Year Finalists   • Dodge Charger   • Honda Prelude   • Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Finalists   • Ford Maverick Lobo   • Ram 1500 Hemi   • Ram 2500 2026 N...

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Honda announces all-new Prelude e:HEV specifications for Europe On October 27, Honda announced the technical specification of the C segment 2026 Honda Prelude Coupe e:HEV for Europe. The hybrid system pairs a 2.0-liter i-MMD that delivers 143 hp and 186 Nm with an electric motor rated at 184 hp and 315 Nm, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 s and a top speed of 188 km/h. The FWD car’s dimensions are 4,525 mm in length,...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Toyoda Gosei’s curtain airbags selected for all-new Honda Prelude Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.’s curtain airbags were chosen for use on the new Prelude sports coupe from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda). These airbags can be installed in the limited interior space of coupes while also providing protection during vehicle rollovers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 24, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

Honda Prelude e:HEV coupe on display in Thailand; Future launch possible Reported on October 15, 2025, the Honda Prelude legendary sports coupe was brought to Thailand for an exclusive showcase at “The M.O.V.E. by Honda,” the brand’s first immersive experience center in Bangkok, located at EMSPHERE shopping center. Visitors can experience the actual Honda Prelude, the latest electric motorcycle new Honda CUV e:, and the Super EV (Concept) p...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

New Honda Prelude receives 2,400 units of orders in month since release On October 7, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced that the accumulated orders for its new Prelude hybrid sports car have reached about eight-fold of its monthly sales plan of 300 units in about a month after its release. The new model’s customer base is mainly in their 50s and 60s. Since the number of orders is more than anticipated, some dealers have suspended orders f...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

ki Town in Hokkaido, Japan in June 2025. In pursuit of carbon-neutral society, Honda is working on the development of “sustainable rocket” which will feature technologies that enable reuse of the rocket as well as the use of renewable fuel.  Exhibits for production models include all-new Honda Prelude HEV specialty sports model and N-ONE e: mini-EV.  Based on Honda release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

these vehicles at a special event in late October. Three finalists will be announced in each category at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and the winners will be announced on January 14, 2026, to open the Detroit Auto Show. 2026 North American Car of the Year Candidates:  Audi A5  Dodge Charger  Honda Prelude  Kia K4 Hatchback  Mercedes-Benz CLA  Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Candidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford Maverick Lob...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Honda launches all-new Prelude in Japan On September 4, Honda announced the all-new compact specialty coupe Prelude in Japan. Honda developed the all-new Prelude under the grand concept of “Unlimited Glide”,  inspired by the image of gliders soaring freely and boundlessly through the open sky,  extraordinary experience that people do not have in their everyday lives. The body is 4,520 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and 1,355 mm high, with a wheelba...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

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

ogy. Its design reflects Honda's "Man Maximum, Machine Minimum" philosophy. Priced at IDR 629 million (OTR Jakarta), it comes in below initial consumer expectations and is now open for booking nationwide, with test drives available during the show. Honda also showcased two concept models: the Honda Prelude Prototype iconic sports hybrid and the Honda Super EV Concept, a compact futuristic electric concept car making its Asia and Oceania debut. (F...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

ps. Honda’s participation in GIIAS 2025 will carry the theme “Power for Every Drive,” highlighting its commitment to delivering technologies that support diverse lifestyles in Indonesia. As part of its showcase, Honda will feature 2 special displays. For the first time in Indonesia, the Honda Prelude sport hybrid model with a dynamic design will be presented. Additionally, Honda will unveil a new electric concept car, marking its first appe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

receive exterior and interior changes.  Honda     • The all-new Passport and Passport TrailSport will launch in February.     • The CR-V will see changes in 2025, including the addition of a new TrailSport trim.     • The HR-V gets styling and technology enhancements.     • The Prelude will return to the lineup at the end of 2025, featuring a sporty hybrid powertrain and expanding the Honda hybrid lineup to four models.    ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Honda confirms all-new Prelude to arrive in Europe in early 2026 On December 17, Honda announced that the all-new hybrid electric Prelude will be launched in Europe in early 2026, introducing the new Honda S+ Shift technology. This system replicates the sound and sensation of rapid automatic gear changes, enhancing the driving experience of Honda’s latest sports coupe. The Prelude will return to Europe with a hybrid powertrain that combines eff...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

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

Honda sets target to sell 700,000 vehicles in Japan for FY 2025 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has set a new sales target of 700,000 units in Japan for the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025). The automaker will release new registered hybrid vehicle (HV) models such as the “Prelude” coupe and “CR-V” large SUV, expecting that it will achieve the same sales level as FY 2024. The company will also release a new compact electric vehi...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

ric MPV, which will be manufactured at Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (FBAC). In the future, all new Mercedes-Benz midsize and large light-duty commercial models will be based on the Van.EA, a modular and scalable electric platform. The June 2024 groundbreaking of the second phase of FBAC marks a prelude to the manufacturing of Van.EA-based models in Fuzhou. -          The new GLE Long-wheelbase SUV. Developed mainly by the Mercedes-Be...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/09

Honda confirms return of Prelude Concept in Europe with hybrid powertrains On July 8, Honda Motor Europe announced that the production model of the Prelude Concept will return to Europe, marking 25 years of its hybrid performance. The new Prelude Concept will make its first public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 11-14, 2024, joining Honda’s fully electrified product line-up for Europe. The original Prelude made its Europe...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/08

to start the company’s electrification strategy in the country. This vehicle will be used to provide training to the Argentine team of technicians, engineers, and specialized mechanics.  Even though the Bolt EUV is not expected to be commercially launched in the local market, its arrival is the prelude to the expected launch of other zero emissions models in the country. With this model the brand will check out the strategy and train its peo...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/03

JMS 2023: Honda unveils the world premiere of the Prelude Concept, a sports model At the press briefing for the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (JMS 2023) being held at Tokyo Big Sight, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) Director, President and Representative, Mr. Toshihiro Mibe took the stage for the unveiling of the world premiere of the Prelude Concept sports model. The word "prelude" in Prelude Concept means “introductory or preceding performance”. T...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/26