Quebec relaxes ZEV mandate, cites ‘new market realities’ On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Under current legislation, ZEVs must account for 32.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

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

Honda Indonesia records retail sales of 4,740 units in May 2025 (down 39.3% YoY) Announced on June 17, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor recorded retail sales of 4,740 units in Indonesia for May, marking a 4.4% increase compared to April, despite a 39.3% decline YoY. The monthly growth was driven by strong sales across several of Honda’s flagship models. The Honda Brio continued to lead with 2,574 units sold. In the SUV segment, the Honda HR-V post...

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

Four Japanese automakers’ new car sales in the U.S. rise 4.4% in May 2025 Four Japanese automakers’ new car sales in the U.S. in May rose 4.4% year-over-year to 456,837 units, marking the third consecutive growth over the same month last year. However, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), which had been performing strongly so far, saw double-digit declines compared to the same month last year. Toyota Motor Corporat...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Honda announces CR-V lineup for 2026, with first-ever TrailSport Hybrid trim On May 20, Honda announced that the refreshed 2026 Honda CR-V is arriving in U.S. dealerships now, with more standard technology and an expanded lineup, featuring a new TrailSport Hybrid trim that brings more rugged styling and improved capability to the most popular Honda model.  The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design an...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Honda sorts out North American production of CR-V On May 15, Honda Motor Co. announced, as clarification of an earlier statement, that there will be no decrease in volume and no jobs lost when it moves some CR-V production from its plant in Alliston, Ontario, to one in East Liberty, Ohio. Honda said on May 13 that it will shift only the production of CR-Vs destined for the U.S. market, promising that “there are no plans to decrease overall [Hon...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Honda’s 2026 CR-V adds more tech, new TrailSport Hybrid trim in U.S. On April 30, Honda announced that its refreshed 2026 CR-V will be adding more standard technology and a new TrailSport Hybrid model to the line when it arrives at Honda dealers this spring. The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design and trail-ready all-terrain tires with the Honda’s two-motor hybrid-electric system, which inclu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

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 Indonesia announces retail sales of 8,165 cars in March 2025 (down 23.7% YoY) Announced on April 15, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor recorded retail sales of 8,165 units in March 2025 in Indonesia, reflecting a 23.7% YoY decline but a 5.3% increase compared to the previous month.  The company highlighted strong performance in the SUV segment alongside sustained demand for compact cars. In March 2025, the Honda Brio remained the top-selling m...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

Honda denies report that it intends to move auto production out of Canada On April 15, Honda Canada issued a statement to clarify its manufacturing status after a report from Japan’s Nikkei said that the automaker aims for 90% of cars sold in the U.S. to be made locally and is looking to increase production in the U.S. by up to 30% over two to three years. Canadian officials had also pushed back on the idea of Honda significantly changing its c...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

STMicroelectronics presents new automotive NFC readers for digital key applications On April 14, STMicroelectronics N.V. (ST)  announced two new automotive NFC readers in its ST25R portfolio. The ST25R500 and ST25R501 meet Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and Wireless Power Consortium requirements for digital key and center console applications for device pairing and engine start and wireless charging NFC card protection. The new readers combin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Honda Mexico denies change of production to U.S. due to tariffs On March 4, Honda de México denied any changes to its production plans due to U.S. tariffs, stating that there are no adjustments or shifts of manufacturing operations to the United States. The company emphasized that no announcements have been made regarding modifications to its operations or production models. Following a Reuters report suggesting that the Civic Hybrid production ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

Honda Malaysia projects sales growth to 83,000 cars in 2025 Announced on February 28, 2025, Honda Malaysia has set a sales target of 83,000 cars in 2025, along with a projected market share of 10.6%. In 2024, Honda achieved total sales of 81,600 units in Malaysia and secured 10% market share. This achievement solidified its position as the No.1 car brand in the Non‑National Passenger Vehicle Segment for the 11th consecutive year.  The HR‑V, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Honda reveals specification for its next-generation fuel cell module On February 19, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the company made its first global release of specifications for Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module and Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator at H2 & FC EXPO – the 23rd Int’l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo – which started today at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Mass production of the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module is scheduled ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

Honda Indonesia records sales of 8,757 cars in January 2025 (down 12.6% YoY) Announced on February 12, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) started 2025 with retail sales of 8,757 cars recorded in January 2025 (down 12.6% YoY).  Leading all models was the Brio with 4,409 units, contributing 50.3% to Honda's total sales. Meanwhile, Honda's flagship SUV, the HR-V, recorded sales of 1,908 units. Honda BR-V recorded sales of 1,058 units, followed by ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

OEMs in Argentina reduce prices of vehicles due to tax reform On February 6, major automakers in Argentina, including Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Kia, and Grupo Car One, updated their pricing in response to the government's tax reform. The reform eliminated the first tier of internal taxes, halved the second tier, and introduced a 0% tariff for hybrid and electric vehicles, though the latter measure has not yet taken effect. Honda lowered prices ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

U.S. NHTSA upgrades probe of 129,222 Ford vehicles over BlueCruise use in two fatal accidents On January 20, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is upgrading a probe into 129,222 Ford Motor vehicles over reports of collisions involving the company's hands-free driving technology, BlueCruise. The NHTSA opened the investigation after receiving notices of two fatal collisions in April 2024, involving BlueCruise-eq...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

re in 2024 stood at 11.6%, down from 12.8% recorded in 2023. In the month of December alone, it sold 10,696 cars (down 4.6% YoY). Honda Brio was the best-selling 5-seater passenger car in Indonesia as it sold 53,913 units in 2024, contributing 52.3% of the company’s total sales. Meanwhile, the HR-V and WR-V became the best-selling SUV models in their class, recording sales of 17,865 units and 13,820 units respectively. Honda BR-V recorded sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Canada’s top selling models in 2024 On January 15, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that new light vehicle sales performance in 2024 was positive with the market up 8.2%. At the model level, however, the market saw significant shifts.  Top Five Passenger Cars1.    Honda Civic2.    Toyota Corolla3.    Hyundai Elantra4.    Tesla Model 35.    Volkswagen Jetta Among passenger cars, the Honda Civic reclaimed the top spot with a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17