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

tentiveness. The technology was introduced in model year 2021 and is currently available in a select range of Ford and Lincoln vehicles. In April 2024, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) opened separate investigations into the two Mach-E crashes, including a February 24 crash of a Honda CR-V stopped in the middle lane in Texas and a March 3 accident in Philadelphia. According to NHTSA, in both collisions, the Mustang Mach-E vehi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

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

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

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

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

Honda sets target to sell 700,000 vehicles in Japan for FY 2025 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has set a new sales target of 700,000 units in Japan for the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025). The automaker will release new registered hybrid vehicle (HV) models such as the “Prelude” coupe and “CR-V” large SUV, expecting that it will achieve the same sales level as FY 2024. The company will also release a new compact electric vehi...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

ile, the 1.6T options feature a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 petrol engine making 177 hp at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is mated to the Gamma II engine, which gets either FWD- or AWD. The Sportage is expected to compete with models such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Proton X70, and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, in the local market. (From Kia Malaysia social media updates and an article...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/09

driving experience with reduced emissions. At the Japan Mobility Show in October 2024, Toyota unveiled a compact, portable hydrogen tank system that simplifies refuelling, signalling the potential for more compact and efficient hydrogen vehicles. Along with Toyota, other Japanese automakers such as Honda, have also entered the hydrogen market. Although Honda previously offered the Honda Clarity FCEV, which was discontinued in 2021, the company is...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27