ssions   •    U.S. manufacturing workforce 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

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 Hybrid, Sport-L Hybr...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

f the engine when a vehicle is at a complete stop. Drivers say in some cases, the engine does not automatically restart, leaving vehicles stranded in traffic. Several reported needing to jump-start their vehicles to get them moving again. Affected vehicles include the 2016-2025 Pilot SUV, 2020-2025 Ridgeline pickup, 2019-2025 Passport SUV, and 2018-2025 Odessey van, as well as the 2015-2025 Acura TLX sedan, and 2016-2025 Acura MDX SUV. NHTSA’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

The 2026 Passport comes in three primary trim levels, RTL, TrailSport and TrailSport Elite, built on the Honda light truck architecture first applied two years ago to the new Honda Pilot. More than 4,500 Honda associates in Alabama manufacture light trucks including the Passport, Pilot, Odyssey and Ridgeline along with TrailSport models. AAP has the annual capacity to produce more than 350,000 vehicles and 340,000 V6 engines. The next-generation ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/01

and Passport Trailsport tied at No. 5 and Jeep's Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Sahara tied at No. 6.   •The Volkswagen ID.4 AWD and several models of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon tied for seventh place.   •Completing the top 10 were the Volkswagen ID.4 RWD, Honda Odyssey All, Honda Ridgeline, Honda Pilot All, and Lincoln Corsair. Vehicles are ranked based on seven criteria, including: manufacturer's profit margin, labor, location...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

s, which have led to at least one crash, although no injuries were reported. The focus of the probe is on specific Honda and Acura models equipped with 3.5-liter V6 engines, notably the 2016-2020 Honda Pilot, 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2018-2020 Acura TLX, and the 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline. It appears that the connecting rod bearings in these vehicles may be prone to failure, potentially causing significant engine damage. The N...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

on U.S.-Canadian parts content of vehicles for the 2025 model year, Tesla’s lineup ranged from 60%- 75% on the index. The Tesla Model 3 AWD and RWD are both made up of 75% U.S. and Canadian parts, tying for the most North American-made components of any vehicle in the market along with the Honda Ridgeline Sport. Tesla’s Model 3 Performance and all Model Y units follow the Model 3 with 70% North American components. The Cybertruck and Model S...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

rning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow. The 5th-generation Odyssey and its V6 engine are produced at the Honda plant in Lincoln, Alabama, alongside Pilot, Passport and Ridgeline. Its 10-speed automatic transmission is manufactured at the Honda transmission plant in Tallapoosa, Georgia. (Honda press release on July 22...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

s with plants in Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Models ranking and manufacturing locations: Tesla Model Y - Fremont, California and Austin, Texas Honda Passport- Lincoln, Alabama Volkswagen ID.4- Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tesla Model S- Fremont, California Honda Odyssey- Lincoln, Alabama Honda Ridgeline- Lincoln, Alabama Toyota Camry- Georgetown, Kentucky Jeep Gladiator- Toledo, Ohio Tesla Model X- Fremont, California Lexus TX- Princeton, In...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

Honda recalls over 187,000 Ridgelines for rear-view camera failure in U.S. Honda is recalling 187,290 Ridgeline pickups in the US due to a faulty rear-view camera cable that can fail under normal use, especially in cold and/or salty conditions. The wire assembly eventually becomes brittle from the exposure to salt and low temperatures. Repeated opening and closing of the tailgate, especially in cold temperatures, will eventually sever the wires a...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/16

rategic partnership in which Harbinger's industry-leading electric medium-duty platform will play a key role in THOR's long-term North American eMobility innovation strategy.  Additionally, THOR was a lead investor in Harbinger's recent Series A round of funding, which included investors including Ridgeline and Greycroft's Coca-Cola System Sustainability Fund. (Harbinger press release on March 13, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/16

g 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, Accord Hybrid; 2020 Acura MDX; 2022 Acura MDX; 2020-2022 Acura RDX and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles.  The U.S. National Highway Traffic Sa...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

sed in the vehicles was improperly molded, resulting in low-density impellers, which “can deform and interfere with the fuel pump body” over time, leading to fuel pump failure. Affected vehicles include 2018-2020 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2020 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/22

maker’s footprint.It evaluated 388 cars for 2023, with 100 qualifying for the annual index, including models from 11 OEMs and 23 brands.The top 10 most-American made cars include: Tesla Model Y Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model X Tesla Model S Honda Passport Volkswagen ID.4 Honda Odyssey Acura MDX Honda Ridgeline Acura RDX (Detroit News article on June 21, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/22

ptions.Honda located its first PPO facility at the Alabama Auto Plant to meet increased demand for customization of light truck models, especially pickup trucks.The PPO program began in late 2020 in an on-site training center with the installation of accessory packages for the redesigned 2021 Honda Ridgeline, including the popular Honda Performance Development (HPD) package, as well as the Utility, Function, and Function + packages.With the new P...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/13

Honda issues recall on 330,000 vehicles to fix side mirrors Honda issued a recall for more than 330,000 vehicles to fix the side mirrors, as the mirror glass may fall out from the side mirror housing. The models affected include the Honda Odyssey and the Passport from the 2020 through 2022 model years, as well as the Honda Pilot and Ridgeline from the 2020 through 2021 model years. According to the recall, the heating pads behind the side-view mi...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/29

ahead of the early 2024 release.  • The highly anticipated Integra Type S will arrive in summer 2023.  • The TLX performance sedan will receive enhancements in 2023 to further its appeal Honda  • The Honda light truck lineup will receive additional changes in 2023 to the Passport and 2024 Ridgeline, including the first Ridgeline TrailSport version.  • Honda will continue to increase hybrid sales to 50% of the sales mix for CR-V and A...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/26

nda Transmission Plant (TMP-GA) in Tallapoosa, Georgia.Employing 4,500 associates, AAP’s annual production capacity is 680,000 vehicles and V6 engines. The Lincoln plant is the world’s exclusive production home of the Honda Pilot and Passport SUVs, including TrailSport, the Odyssey minivan, and Ridgeline pickup. The plant has produced over 5.7 million vehicles and 5.7 million V6 engines, with total capital investment of USD 3 billion. (Honda ...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/17

Honda recalling 117,000 Ridgelines for inoperative rear camera Following years of consumer complaints, Honda is recalling 117,445 Ridgeline units in the US market over a potentially inoperable rear-view camera.Many have complained that this issue tends to occur immediately after the vehicle’s warranty ends.The affected units are from the 2017-2019 model years.The root cause is the corrugated wiring harness tube between the vehicle and the tail...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/05

rt will launch soon to round out “the year of the SUV” in the U.S. market.The all-new 2023 Pilot TrailSport will be the most rugged and capable Honda SUV ever.The rest of the Honda lineup in the U.S. consists of the Civic, Insight, and Accord, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot SUVs, Ridgeline pickup and Odyssey minivan. Honda's electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight and, in the future, Civic Hy...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/10