Sunday, November 24, 2024
Car manufacturers continuously push boundaries and collaborate to excel in the electric and traditional car market. Sony and Honda's shared a common EV platform aims to cut manufacturing costs, enhancing the appeal of their electric cars amid rising competition and the allure of Chinese car technology. This partnership strives for cost efficiency and innovation.
The iconic Honda Prelude is making its highly-anticipated return to the UK, this time as a cutting-edge Hybrid Coupe model. Scheduled for a mid-2020s launch, this revived two-door hybrid version aims to captivate younger buyers with its dynamic performance, sophisticated interior, and sleek, modern design.
Honda is set to introduce its latest electric van in Japan this October, priced around US$15,550 or JPY2.44 million. The N-VAN e emerges as a compact electric vehicle tailored for commercial usage, aiming at delivery services, construction sectors, and individuals requiring ample cargo space, promising versatility and efficiency across industries.
The 2025 Honda CRF lineup showcases significant upgrades, with new suspension and frame redesigns. Recently unveiled at Fox Raceway in Pala, California, alongside the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship/SuperMotocross World Championship, the CRF450R and CRF250R boast enhanced engines for improved performance.
Honda unveils its Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck, sparking innovation in heavy trucking. Partnering with GM, Honda's mass-produced fuel cells power this eco-friendly semi-truck, signaling a shift towards a hydrogen-driven future. Despite challenges, Honda's commitment to sustainable transport remains unwavering. Exciting times lie ahead at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.
Honda's Ridgeline redefines pickups with practicality. Initially criticized for its unibody design, it thrives with smart features and respectable sales since 2017. The 2024 model introduces the TrailSport trim for off-road capability. Priced from $39,750, it challenges perceptions of pickup trucks with upgrades and a comfortable interior.
Honda's recent unveiling of its strategy to expand its EV supply chain into Canada signals a significant move in the automotive industry. With an investment of CA$15 billion ($11 billion), Honda aims to establish electric vehicle manufacturing facilities near Toronto, backed by substantial support from Canadian authorities.
U.S. authorities are investigating potential defects in the automatic emergency braking systems of 2019-2022 Honda Passport and Insight models due to reports of unanticipated braking occurrences. The probe follows incidents of "phantom braking," with up to 250,712 cars potentially affected. Honda is cooperating with the investigation, while customers have reported related issues.