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

Honda launches refreshed 2026 ZR-V in Brazil On October 16, Honda announced the launch of the refreshed 2026 ZR-V in Brazil, a compact SUV positioned between the HR-V and CR-V. The model is powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine producing 161 hp and 19.1 kgfm of torque, paired with a CVT transmission. Built on the global Civic platform, the ZR-V offers refined handling with MacPherson front and multilink rear suspension. The 2026 upda...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/18

ration (Toyota) sold 218,022 units, up 19.9% y/y, marking the 5th consecutive month of increase. The company saw strong sales of large-sized sports utility vehicles (SUVs), including the Grand Highlander and the 4Runner. Also, its sales of electrified vehicles were about 95,000 units, up 14.5% y/y. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) sold 121,017 units, up 0.2% y/y, thanks to the strong sales of the Passport sports utility vehicle (SUV) and other vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Honda, Tokuyama, and Mitsubishi start field testing for the reuse of automotive FCs Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced on August 1 that it has started a joint field testing for the reuse of by-product hydrogen and automotive fuel cells (FCs) with Tokuyama Corporation (Tokuyama) and Mitsubishi Corporation (Mitsubishi) at Tokuyama Cultural Gymnasium (Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture). The demonstration tests will use a stationary FC power sta...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

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

6,837 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 Corporation (Toyota) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) saw the strong sales of their flagship hybrid vehicles (HVs). Toyota's sales grew 10.9% to 240,176 units. Its flagship m...

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

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 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