Honda and Sony have decided to compete with the American company Tesla in the electric car market, as stated in an interview with the Nikkei newspaper by the president of the automaker, Toshihiro Mibe. When asked by the Nikkei about whether Honda and Sony are ready to beat the American...
Honda has unveiled the second-generation XR-V budget crossover, which will be produced at the facilities of the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture. The Honda XR-V is the Chinese counterpart to the “global” HR-V crossover, which debuted in Japan last February under the name Vezel and made its way to Europe seven months...
Japanese automaker Honda has unveiled a new 2023 Civic Type R hot hatchback that is the most powerful Honda R series car ever made. This is the sixth Honda Civic Type R model since the launch of the series in 1997. The car is built in accordance with the concept...
Honda has released images and a video of the upcoming 2023 Honda Civic Type R. The Japanese automaker is set to unveil the hot hatchback at a press conference next week. In the official image, we see the front end, grille, as well as aggressive headlights with daytime running lights...
Honda introduced the sixth generation CR-V crossover, which has changed a lot inside and out, and also received improved equipment and new options. The car received a new design in the style of the Honda Ridgeline and Passport TrailSport. In the cabin, the front armrest has expanded and lengthened, the...
Honda has partnered with MUJI to introduce the MS01 electric bike to the Chinese market. It differs conceptually from other similar vehicles in its design – the novelty is more like a motorcycle or moped. The resemblance to them is provided by large 17-inch wheels, frame and seat. Here is...
Sony and Honda have signed an agreement to form a joint venture for the production of electric vehicles. The new company will be called Sony Honda Mobility Inc. and will start operating this year with sales starting in 2025. The new company will combine Honda’s automotive expertise with Sony’s expertise...
Honda has announced its entry into the electric scooter market. For this, a subsidiary company, Striemo, was created, which will produce Striemo electric samovars. The first Striemo model turned out to be three-wheeled. According to the creators, this design provides a stable ride with less chance of falling over the...
New Honda cars will receive artificial intelligence-based technology to assess the physical condition of drivers, including their cognitive abilities, according to TASS with reference to Yomiuri. Honda is partnering with Japan’s National Institute of Quantum Science and Technology to create a system that analyzes brain activity, eye movements and other...
Honda, like many other Japanese brands, is far behind its European competitors when it comes to electrifying their cars. The company already has a Honda e, and now the manufacturer has unveiled its first electric crossover, the Prologue. True, the car will enter the market only in 2024. Whatever it...
Honda introduced the Honda City e:HEV hybrid electric sedan, which has impressive fuel consumption in a good way. The company says the hybrid vehicle, which is the successor to the Honda City, can travel 26.5 kilometers on a single liter of fuel. Honda City e:HEV is the company’s first hybrid...
Honda has announced a massive electrification plan for its cars. So, by 2030, Honda is going to introduce 30 new models of electric vehicles, and besides, by 2030, the company is going to produce 2 million electric vehicles annually. In comparison, for fiscal year 2021, global sales of Honda cars...
General Motors (GM) and Honda Motor said Tuesday they will develop a series of low-cost electric vehicles on a new joint platform. The partners expect to outsell Tesla. The automakers said the agreement focuses on “affordable” electric vehicles, including compact crossovers built using GM’s Ultium battery technology. According to the...
Honda recently announced the commissioning of a $124 million state-of-the-art wind tunnel. According to the manufacturer, this is the most advanced wind tunnel in the world. It can carry out three types of testing – aerodynamic, aeroacoustic and racing. The Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO) facility is located at...
Japanese companies Sony and Honda Motor ended this week with a joint statement saying they will team up to develop and market battery electric vehicles. The parties also stated that they are ready to accept other partners into their union. The companies said in a statement that they will form...
Honda has introduced the Honda Activa E electric scooter, which supports battery swap technology. This allows you to replace the battery with a charged one at stations on a subscription model or for a nominal fee. The user can also purchase a backup battery that can be recharged and replaced...