entry into seven new markets: Ireland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia. This move is part of the brand’s broader strategy to enhance accessibility and customer support across Europe. In Ireland, Leapmotor partnered with Gowan Auto, distributor of Stellantis and Honda, to launch operations from its Citywest facility in Dublin. Irish customers will have access to the T03 city car and the C10 in BEV and REEV ver...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

a drop in pickup truck sales, as financial institutions remain cautious in approving auto loans amid concerns over high household debt, slow economic growth, and rising living costs. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in March, Toyota was flat at 21,575 units. Honda was down 3.8% to 7,909 units and Isuzu was down 17.4% to 7,320 units. BYD sales were up 183.0% to 3,204 units, and Mitsubishi sales were down 6....

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan begins first-ever export of CBU units On March 29, the Ministry of Industries and Production announced that Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan (HACPL) had commenced its first-ever export of completely built-up (CBU) units. The company has successfully dispatched an initial batch of 40 Honda City 1.2L units to Japan. During his visit to the Honda Atlas plant, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) also encouraged local...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Honda signs agreement to conduct autonomous driving technology demonstration tests in Odawara City Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced on March 31 that it has signed an agreement with Kanagawa Prefecture and Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to conduct demonstration tests of autonomous driving technology. Honda will refine its technology through demonstration tests in residential and mountain areas in Odawara City for the advancement of auto...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

ecreased 6.7% year over year to 49,313 units. In the first 2 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 97,395 units, a decline of 9.5% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in February, Toyota was down 4.9% to 18,729 units. Isuzu was down 10.7% to 6,832 units and Honda was down 25.5% to 6,398 units. BYD sales were up 211.0% to 3,449 units, and Mitsubishi sales were down 18.3% to 2,168 units. By body type sales ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

reporting sales of 5,200 units, 3,000 units, and 2,000 units, respectively. Ranked 4th was Ford Ranger with 1,111 units, making it the best-selling ICE model in February. It was followed by Mitsubishi Xpander (1,053 units), Mazda CX-5 (923 units), Ford Everest (760 units), Toyota Vios (754 units), Honda City (743 units), and VinFast VF7 with 570 units. (From an article of Autodaily.vn on March 13, 2025 and VAMA release)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

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

January vehicle sales in Thailand down 12.3%, production down 24.6% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), January vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 12.3% year over year to 48,092 units.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in January, Toyota was down 0.8% to 17,379 units. Honda was down 14.9% to 7,062 units and Isuzu was down 22.6% to 6,137 units. BYD sales were down 57.3%...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

AFEELA 1 on display in Los Angeles ahead of launch by end of 2025 On February 21, Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) announced that the grand opening of AFEELA Studio at Westfield Century City will be on February 22.  For six months only, the AFEELA Studio at Westfield Century City is designed to provide visitors with live, immersive demonstrations by AFEELA experts, allowing them to interact with the vehicle’s innovative technologies ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/22

Honda Cars India achieves E20 compliance across its model range On February 6, Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) announced that it had achieved E20 (20% Ethanol blended) gasoline compliance certification for all its current models comprising of Honda Elevate, Honda City e: HEV, Honda City, and Honda Amaze. It also includes the E20-compliant certification received for 2nd Generation Honda Amaze in January 2025.HCIL embraced E20 petrol in 2009 and all H...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

nced slow growth. Besides, the declining index for total industrial production also led to declining purchasing power of the workers.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in 2024, Toyota was down 17.1% to 220,356 units. Isuzu was down 43.7% to 85,582 units and Honda was down 18.8% to 76,574 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 16.4% to 27,318 units, and BYD sales were down 11.2% to 27,021 units. Among Chinese m...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Honda to build its first battery-exclusive plant in Sayama Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) decided to build a new plant in its Sayama Factory in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture, as its first in-car battery exclusive plant. The company aims to establish battery production technology, ahead of the operational launch of its battery plant in Canada scheduled in the latter half of 2020s. The decisions over production volume and investment size will be d...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

AESC to start production of “Gen6” next-generation lithium-ion battery in 2026 AESC Group Ltd. (AESC, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City) will start the production of its “Gen6” next-generation lithium-ion battery (LIB) as early as 2026. The company, which has almost completed technical development, will start a demonstration for mass production. Compared to its “Gen5” nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which is currently in volume product...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Honda Indonesia keeps top 3 position in Indonesia in 2024 Announced on January 15, 2025, PT Honda Prospect Motor (PT HPM) ended 2024 with retail sales of 103,023 cars (down 19.5% YoY), maintaining its position in the top 3 auto brands in the Indonesian auto market.  Based on Gaikindo’s latest data, Honda’s market share 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Honda Brazil announces 27% sales increase during 2024 On January 9, Honda Brazil announced its 2024 results, achieving a 27% increase in sales compared to the previous year, with over 91,000 vehicles sold, the best performance since 2020. The best sold model in 2024 was the HR-V SUV, with over 50,000 units. During the year, key launches included the CR-V Advanced Hybrid, showcasing Honda’s e:HEV technology, and the New City lineup, offering adv...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

he same period in 2023. In the first 11 months of 2024, vehicle sales were 518,659 units, a decline of 26.7% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in November, Toyota (including Lexus) was down 21.2% to 17,107 units. Isuzu was down 41.7% to 6,068 units and Honda was down 33.5% to 4,874 units. Mitsubishi is in the 4th position down 1.4% to 2,155 units and BYD sales were down 55.7% to 1,998 units. Among Ch...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/27

GAC Honda begins operation of NEV plant in Guangzhou, China On December 23, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, announced that GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (GAC Honda), a Honda automobile production and sales joint venture in China, began operation of its newly-constructed plant for new energy vehicle (NEV) production, named the Development District NEV Factory. The new factory is located in the G...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/23

the same period in 2023. In the first 10 months of 2024, vehicle sales were 476,350 units, a decline of 26.2% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in October, Toyota (including Lexus) was down 27.3% to 15,162 units. Isuzu was down 44.4% to 6,092 units and Honda was down 43.4% to 4,137 units. Mitsubishi is in the 4th position up 23.2% to 2,129 units and Ford sales were down 48.3% to 1,316 units. Among Ch...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

TS Tech’s new joint venture plant in Chongqing, China, to start operations in August 2025 TS Tech Co., Ltd. (TS Tech) will strengthen its business for Chinese automakers to boost its Chinese business. The company will jointly establish an automotive seat plant in Chongqing City with a Chinese business to start operations in August 2025 and supply parts for the group companies of Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. and GAC Motor Co., Ltd. While Honda M...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

Honda to cut all-solid-state battery cost by 25% in latter half of 2020s to stay strong in competitive market Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will cut the cost of all-solid-state batteries by 25% in the latter half of the 2020s and 40% in the 2040s, compared to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Besides minimizing material use, the automaker will improve production efficiency to lower the manufacturing cost. This will allow the company to reduce costs f...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22