ic MPV, which will be manufactured at Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (FBAC). In the future, all new Mercedes-Benz midsize and large light-duty commercial models will be based on the Van. EA, a modular and scalable electric platform. The June 2024 groundbreaking of the second phase of FBAC marks a prelude to the manufacturing of Van. EA-based models in Fuzhou. The new GLE Long-wheelbase SUV. Developed mainly by the Mercedes-Benz China team and p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Prelude New Compact Global PF A 4-passenger 2-door coupe. The all-new model bears the name "Prelude", the name not used since sales ended in 2001. The powertrain is the two-motor hybrid system “e:HEV.” The Honda S+ Shift emulates a virtual 8-speed transmission on the motor-driven e:HEV system. The engine is a 2.0L inline 4 cylinder engine (LFC). All models are FWD. It was released in September 2025....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/09/11

n and create 2,000 new jobs at its Kentucky Truck Plant to support the launch of the all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty truck, which goes on sale in 2016. The investment is for an all-new body shop, facility upgrades, and retooling for the new Super Duty which will have a new aluminum body. As a prelude to a future production model, Lincoln revealed their Navigator Concept on March 23 at the New York International Auto Show. The concept is pow...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Honda launches all-new Prelude in Japan On September 4, Honda announced the all-new compact specialty coupe Prelude in Japan. Honda developed the all-new Prelude under the grand concept of “Unlimited Glide”,  inspired by the image of gliders soaring freely and boundlessly through the open sky,  extraordinary experience that people do not have in their everyday lives. The body is 4,520 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and 1,355 mm high, with a wheelba...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Honda Motor, Saitama Factory Automobile Plant Honda HV 6th-gen Prelude (2025-), ZR-V (2023-), ZR-V HV (2023-), Step WGN (2022-), Step WGN HV (2022-), Civic Hatchback (2021-), Civic Hatchback HV (2022-), Civic Type R (2022-), Freed (2019-), Freed HV (2019-) 1st gen Freed (for a period of time in 2013), Shuttle (2015-Production ended), Shuttle HV (2015-Production ended), Fit & Fit HV (2013-2019)/Jazz (2015-Production ended), Vezel (2013-2021), Vez...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Prelude Japan, USA: Sep. 2025 Europe: early 2026 Japan, North America, Europe FHEV Length 4,520 (178.0) X Width 1,880 (74.0) X Height 1,355 (53.3), Wheelbase 2,605 (102.6) mm(in) Curb weight: 1,460kg (3,218.7lbs) FWD. 2 motor hybrid system "e: HEV". 2.0L 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine (Max output: 104kW/141ps, Peak torque: 182Nm/18.6kgf-m, Type: LFC) AC synchronous motor (Max output: 135kW/184ps, Peak torque: 315Nm/32.1kgf-m, Type: H...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2025/09/04

upé at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing BMW Group Plant Dingolfing to supply batteries for all-electric MINI from 2019 BMW and Turky-based Karsan to collaborate supply of electric motors and batteries Start of production of BMW 8 series convertible in Dingolfing BMW debuts Vision iNEXT in Los Angeles as prelude to 2021 production model BMW Group Plant Dingolfing to create up to 2,000 secure jobs in e-mobility BMW announces start of production for new ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/03

y Separator(lithium-ion battery separator) (Total) Approx.CAD 15 billion Scheduled to open in 2028, but postponed by about 2 years. Battery/ 36 GWh Wet separator/Approx. 700 million m²(coating film equivalent) (Source: MarkLines List of Honda finished vehicle manufacturing sites) Announced "Prelude" equipped with the Next-generation e:HEV. Honda plans to introduce its next-generation e:HEV system with Energy management by the highly...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

W WR-V WR-V Fit PF X [Vezel] [HR-V] XR-V / [Vezel] [HR-V] [HR-V] Fit PF Z ZR-V [HR-V] ZR-V ZR-V / [HR-V] New Compact Global PF *Note: Only local production models are listed on the model list.   Future Models Japan USA Europe China Thailand* Indonesia* India* Platform (PF) Prelude Prelude Prelude 0 Saloon 0 Saloon 0 Saloon 0 Series PF 0 SUV 0 SUV 0 SUV 0 Series PF Afeela AFEELA 1 Afeela AFEELA 1 0...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Honda launches all-new Prelude teaser page On July 31, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. launched a teaser page on its company website to share information on the all-new Prelude, which is scheduled to go on sale in September 2025. Inspired by the image of gliders soaring freely and boundlessly through the open sky, Honda developed the all-new Prelude under the grand concept of “Unlimited Glide”. Equipped with a further advanced e:HEV, original Honda hyb...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

ic MPV, which will be manufactured at Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (FBAC). In the future, all new Mercedes-Benz midsize and large light-duty commercial models will be based on the Van. EA, a modular and scalable electric platform. The June 2024 groundbreaking of the second phase of FBAC marks a prelude to the manufacturing of Van. EA-based models in Fuzhou. The new GLE Long-wheelbase SUV. Developed mainly by the Mercedes-Benz China team and p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

ogy. Its design reflects Honda's "Man Maximum, Machine Minimum" philosophy. Priced at IDR 629 million (OTR Jakarta), it comes in below initial consumer expectations and is now open for booking nationwide, with test drives available during the show. Honda also showcased two concept models: the Honda Prelude Prototype iconic sports hybrid and the Honda Super EV Concept, a compact futuristic electric concept car making its Asia and Oceania debut. (F...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza in its U.S. plant, Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (SIA). On November 1, 2016, SIA held a line-off ceremony. It will add Subaru's all-new 3-row crossover SUV to its production line-up in 2018. On April 12, Subaru of America, Inc. introduced the Ascent SUV Concept as a prelude to the upcoming production version which will be built in Lafayette, Indiana and sold exclusively in the North American market starting in 201...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/15

ps. Honda’s participation in GIIAS 2025 will carry the theme “Power for Every Drive,” highlighting its commitment to delivering technologies that support diverse lifestyles in Indonesia. As part of its showcase, Honda will feature 2 special displays. For the first time in Indonesia, the Honda Prelude sport hybrid model with a dynamic design will be presented. Additionally, Honda will unveil a new electric concept car, marking its first appe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

-Speed DCT with a built-in motor and its motor for three-motor hybrid system "SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD" (-2022), Transfer for 4WD system, Rear Differential for 4WD system Honda's drivetrain component plant (Organization: Transmission Factory) - Production started in April 1954. Honda to launch all-new Prelude in Japan Honda releases 4th generation Fit, HV motor manufactured in Hamamatsu Honda to launch new Honda e electric vehicle in October, adopti...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/18

0L direct injection i-VTEC TURBO engine, 1.5L i-VTEC engine (for hybrid system), 2.0L i-VTEC engine (for hybrid system), 2.0L direct injection i-VTEC engine (for hybrid system) Honda's engine plant - Production started in April 2009. Honda tests metamaterial sheets in Japan Honda to launch all-new Prelude in Japan According to environmental news posted on its official website (dated January 30), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and SPACECOOL Inc. are joint...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/04

next two years, and that the company plans to produce a seven-passenger SUV (model name undisclosed) at its Georgetown Plant in Kentucky starting in early 2026 and an electric SUV (details undisclosed) at its Princeton Plant in Indiana later that year. Honda: Expanding hybrid lineup with launch of Prelude HEV The all-new Prelude, the fourth Honda-branded HEV in the U.S.(Source: Honda)   Honda announced in December 2024 that it will int...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

onda introduces all-new 2017 CR-V Honda’s East Liberty Plant leads global production of all-new 2017 CR-V Honda begins first production of SUVs in Indiana with 2017 CR-V Honda’s transmission plant in Celaya reaches half-million unit milestone Honda to debut hybrid Insight Prototype at NAIAS as prelude to production car Honda debuts all-new 2019 Insight production model in New York Honda starts production of all-new 2019 Insight hybrid sedan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/19

Prelude PF unknown A hybrid only 2-door sports coupe. Its concept model was displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2023....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/01/21

receive exterior and interior changes.  Honda     • The all-new Passport and Passport TrailSport will launch in February.     • The CR-V will see changes in 2025, including the addition of a new TrailSport trim.     • The HR-V gets styling and technology enhancements.     • The Prelude will return to the lineup at the end of 2025, featuring a sporty hybrid powertrain and expanding the Honda hybrid lineup to four models.    ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16