U.S. auto sales fall 11.8% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, totaled 1,405,817 units, down 11.8% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR, millions/year)  *March data will be upda...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Three Japanese OEMs release February 2026 new car sales figures in China, all down y/y Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their February 2026 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 82,500 units in February, down 13.9% year-over-year (y/y). GAC Toyota accounted for 41,809 units, down 0.4% y/y. The sales volumes of the Camry, Highlander, and Sienna flagship models totaled 20,761 units, up 12% y/y. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 22...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

New Honda CR-V adopts upgraded hybrid system Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has newly added a two-stage gear directly connected to the engine for the hybrid system of its new CR-V. Previously, the system only switched to engine drive mode during high speed driving, but for the CR-V, Honda has added a new “Lockup Low” function that directly connects the engine even in low to mid speed ranges with high power demand, such as climbing hills in urb...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Honda tops latest U.S. EPA Trends Report for fuel efficiency On February 26, Honda announced that according to the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Automotive Trends Report it leads the U.S. auto industry with the highest fleet average fuel economy of all OEMs producing a full line up of ICE-powered and electrified vehicles in America. Honda ranked as the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker for the 2024 model year (MY2024), the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Honda Mexico sales up 18% in January On February 11, Honda de México reported its sales results for January 2026, showing positive performance across both SUVs and passenger cars. During January, Honda sold 4,054 vehicles in Mexico, an 18% increase compared to the same month in 2025. SUVs represented 63% of total sales with 2,546 units, led by the CR-V which placed 1,141 units, growing 19.4% year-over-year, and maintaining its position as one of...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Honda Vietnam introduces upgraded CR-V e:HEV, locally assembled On February 5, 2026, Honda Vietnam (HVN) announced pricing for the upgraded sixth-generation Honda CR-V e:HEV, which will go on sale nationwide from February 11, 2026. Built at Honda’s Phu Tho plant, the upgraded CR-V e:HEV range starts at VND 1.17 billion (VAT included) and includes the new e:HEV L and the e:HEV RS. The model introduces a push-button shift system for the first tim...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

U.S. auto sales flat in January; Toyota, Honda, Nissan post gains Note: Some figures were updated on February 10. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in January 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of February 4, was 1,104,953 units, roughly flat year over year (down 0.2%). January had 26 selling days, one more than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annual...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Honda Malaysia closes 2025 with 72,301 units sold, retains non-national PC segment lead Announced on January 29, 2026, Honda Malaysia reported total vehicle sales of 72,301 units in 2025, securing an 8.8% share of the overall market. The automaker also maintained its position as the leading brand in the non-national passenger vehicle segment for the 12th straight year. Honda Malaysia ended 2025 on a resilient note, supported by healthy demand acr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Canada’s top-selling passenger car and light truck models in 2025 On January 14, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants released a list of top selling models in Canada in 2025. Even in Canada’s chaotic environment of tariffs and counter-tariffs, automotive sales rose 2.0% in 2025.  Among passenger cars, the Canadian-built Honda Civic retained the top position, with the Toyota Corolla coming in second place despite both models having minor sales ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

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

American Honda presents outlook on 2026 U.S. automobile business On January 14, American Honda outlined its 2026 U.S. automobile business outlook, including a review of 2025 sales performance and a preview of 2026 products. American Honda posted sales of 1,430,577 units in 2025, a YoY increase of 0.5% and its best year since 2021, achieved despite the impact of market conditions and a microchip shortage resulting in leaner inventories in Q4. In 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Honda recalls 2025 CR-V e:FCEVs in U.S. over fuel cell stack coolant leak On December 17, Honda announced it is recalling 388 CR-V e:FCEV vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel cell stack coolant leak that can create an internal short circuit, potentially causing loss of drive power. The recall affects 388 2025 model year vehicles produced between June 3, 2024 and March 26, 2025. The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is sold exclusively in California, and is produc...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

Thai Motor Expo 2025: Honda unveils new CR-V e:HEV, HuNT Series, and STEP WGN e:HEV Announced on November 28, 2025, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. took part in the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, with a highlight being the price announcement of the new CR-V e:HEV, now offered as a full-hybrid lineup across all variants. The model features enhanced usability and upgraded standard equipment, with prices starting from THB 1,399,000. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Honda, Neoenergia ally for green hydrogen adoption in Brazil On November 27, it was reported that Neoenergia and Honda announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in Brazil’s mobility sector. The partnership will be developed at Neoenergia’s first green hydrogen refueling station, located in Brasília, which is set to open in December 2025. The project is part of the Research, Development, and Innovation Progra...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

GlobalData blog: Optionality over obligation: the quiet message from the Japan Mobility Show 2025 Walking through the Tokyo Big Sight center in early November for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, you could feel two stories unfolding at once. On the surface, Japan’s hometown brands filled the halls with sharp concepts, plush interiors and a sea of “electrified” badges. However, underneath, something more cautious was just as clear—Japan still...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

AutoMobility LA to open 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20 On November 14, the LA Auto Show announced that the AutoMobility LA press and industry gathering for the annual exhibition returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 20 with Innovation Plaza serving as the central outdoor hub. Among the headline exhibitors at Innovation Plaza are: Tensor AI: Showcasing the world's first personal Level-4 Robocar, purpose-built for pri...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Honda Vietnam to assemble CR-V e:HEV locally from early 2026 Honda Vietnam (HVN) announced that it will start assembling the CR-V e:HEV at its factory in Phu Tho (formerly called Vinh Phuc) in early 2026, according to the authorized dealer Honda Oto Kim Thanh. This will be the first time this advanced hybrid model is assembled in Vietnam, marking an important milestone in Honda’s sustainable development efforts in the domestic market. Since 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Honda CR‑V e:HEV facelift launch in Thailand set for Motor Expo 2025; e:HEV-only lineup Announced on November 7, 2025, Honda Thailand will officially launch the mid-life facelift of the CR-V e:HEV at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025. The updated model drops all 1.5L turbo gasoline versions, offering only five-seat variants powered by the e:HEV hybrid system.  Pre-bookings for the new Honda CR V e:HEV facelift are now open. Estimated ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

U.S. NHTSA opens 3 probes into 708,369 Honda vehicles over safety issues On October 30, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has launched separate investigations into about 708,369 Honda vehicles over potential defects involving rear seatbelt warnings and inadvertent airbag deployments. NHTSA is examining 441,002 units of the 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey minivan, following complaints that side airbags deployed u...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

JMS 2025: Honda debuts prototype of Honda 0 α and Super-ONE compact EV At the press briefing for the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025) being held at Tokyo Big Sight, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) Director, President and Representative, Mr. Toshihiro Mibe took the stage for the world premiere of the Honda 0 α, new SUV model for the Honda 0 Series, as well as Super-ONE Prototype, compact electric vehicle (EV). Featuring a sleek and sophisticate...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30