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

nds. Japanese brands were the only ones with tighter inventory, with Mitsubishi (25 days), Toyota (28), and Lexus (33). Other brands were as follows: Among US brands, Dodge (60 days), Chevrolet (58), and Cadillac (53). Among Japanese brands, Nissan (61), Mazda (52), Infiniti (52), Subaru (51), and Honda (49). Among Korean brands, Kia (35), and among European brands, BMW (49), Mercedes-Benz (40), Audi (40) , and Volvo (36) . Among U.S. automakers...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

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

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

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 256,603 Accord Hybrids over loss of drive power from software error On November 17, Honda announced it is recalling 256,603 2023-2025 Accord hybrid vehicles over a software error that may cause a potential loss of drive power. "Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power," Honda said in an acknowledgement to the U.S. National Highwa...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Acura TLX sedan production to be discontinued at Marysville plant Honda will end production of the Acura TLX in Marysville, Ohio, in July, reducing the Acura lineup to one sedan and four crossovers. The TLX is built on the same line as the Honda Accord, as well as the Acura Integra, which significantly outsells the TLX.  Sales of the TLX slumped in 2024 while the company consolidated production of the Accord, Integra, and TLX to one line as it r...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

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

Dynamic Map Platform’s 3D map data adopted by Honda Accord Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. (DMP) announced that its high-precision three-dimensional (3D) map data has been adopted by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) for its Honda Sensing 360+, an all-directional safety and driver-assistance technology installed on the Honda Accord. The Honda Sensing 360+ is a system installed on an additional grade of the Accord released on May 30 in Japan. The sys...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ransmissions   •    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.   ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

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

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

American Honda offers outlook on its 2025 U.S. automotive business On January 15, American Honda provided an outlook on its U.S. automobile business for 2025 while recapping its 2024 automobile sales. Sales     • American Honda auto sales finished 2024 at 1.4 million units in sales, up nearly 9% YoY as production constraints eased.     • Moving into 2025, the Honda brand is expected to realize sales around 1.35 million units and the Acu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

cles from 31 leading automotive brands, including a record-breaking showcase of electric and hybrid models, which make up over 70% of the lineup.  Among the highlight models at the show were Audi Q6 e-tron, the all-new BMW 1 Series, BYD Sealion 7, Deepal S07, Yangwang U9, the all-new Self-Charging Honda Accord e:HEV, the all-new Hyundai Tucson AWD N Line, Jaecoo J6 e-CUBE, KIA EV5, the all-new Mazda CX-80, Neta X and Neta AYA, the all-new Nissan...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

Honda launches Accord HEV in Argentina On January 2, it was announced that Honda has begun selling its Accord Hybrid model in Argentina, imported from the United States. The vehicle had not been imported since late 2019 due to government-imposed import restrictions at the time. The new Accord Hybrid features Honda’s e:HEV technology, which includes a 1.05-kWh lithium-ion battery, a motor producing 184.5 hp and 34.1 kgf.m of torque, and a 2.0-li...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

Honda Mexico announces sales results of September 2024 On October 11, Honda Mexico announced its sales results for September 2024. The OEM reported 3,392 units sold, bringing the year's total to 31,062 units, a 26.3% increase compared to 2023 and outpacing the industry's average growth. The most popular category is SUVs, representing 71% of sales in September, with the Honda CR-V leading with 850 units sold, followed by the HR-V with 829 units. O...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25

Honda recalls 720,000 vehicles in U.S. over high-pressure fuel pumps On October 15, American Honda announced that will voluntarily recall approximately 720,000 2023-2025 Honda vehicles in the U.S. for a free inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump if the inspection indicates the presence of a defective part. Due to a defective high-pressure fuel pump core, cracks may form inside the fuel pump, which during vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

recorded a 5.1% y/y sales decrease to 181,894 units for the second month in a row. Its recalls for the “Prius” in April (about 55,000 units), the “Grand Highlander” and “Lexus TX” in June (a total of about 145,000 units) affected its automotive production until the cause was identified. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported a y/y sales increase for the 17th month in a row, with robust sales of the “Civic”, “Pilot” large SUV, as well ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

HCPI: Consolidation of Honda Thailand car plants not to affect customers in Philippines Reported on July 12, 2024, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) ensured that its customers will not be affected by the consolidation of Honda’s Thailand manufacturing plants. With the end of vehicle production at the Ayutthaya plant (that will become a parts manufacturing site), all the vehicle assembly, including the models for the Philippines, will be trans...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17