Honda Civic Expands Manual Gearbox Availability
Bucking the trend to abolish manual gearboxes in the U.S., Honda Motor Co. is adding an optional 6-speed manual for the Sport Touring version of the 2020 model Civic hatchback.
#Honda #HP
Honda to End Carmaking in Argentina Next Year
Honda Motor Co. says it will stop making cars in Argentina next year and convert its factory there to a motorcycle plant.
#americas #Honda #TriumphMotorcycles
Recall in China Targets Honda Turbo Flaw
Regulators in China say Honda Motor Co. will recall 222,700 Accord sedans in the country to fix a turbocharger problem that can suddenly reduce engine power.
#asia #Honda
Honda to Move Accord Hybrid Output from Japan to Thailand
Honda Motor Co. reportedly will relocate production of its midsize Accord hybrid sedan from Japan to Thailand late this year because of the latter country’s tax incentives on “green” vehicles.
#Honda #asia
Senators Urge Carmakers to Back Calif. Fuel Economy Plan
Thirty U.S. senators are asking 13 carmakers to throw their support behind a California proposal to raise average fuel economy 28% between 2021 and 2026, The Detroit News reports.
#Hyundai #Jaguar #Porsche
Hyundai Palisade Brings the Space
The challenge is easy to state but the execution is hard to pull off: Create an all-new midsize sport utility that can more than hold its own against well-established competitors like the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, and new ones like the Subaru Ascent and the Volkswagen Atlas. Introducing the Palisade.
#Honda #Volkswagen #Toyota
About ADAS
A look at the technologies for SAE Level 1 automation.
#Volkswagen #Jaguar #Nissan
Next-Gen IndyCar Engines Get Electric Boost
The American IndyCar Series plans to introduce a hybrid powertrain system for the 2022 season.
#Chevrolet #HP #Honda
Honda’s Net Profit Falls 29%
Honda Motor Co.’s adjusted net profit dropped 29% to 172 billion yen ($1.6 billion) in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30.
#asia #Honda #TriumphMotorcycles
Acura Revives “Type S” Performance Line
Honda Motor Co.’s Acura luxury brand is relaunching its “Type S” performance line with a concept vehicle to be unveiled at this month’s Monterey Car Week in California.
#Honda #Acura
U.S. Demand for Foreign Brands Rises 1%
Foreign-brand carmakers reported an increase in their combined sales in the U.S. last month to 784,900 units from 775,200 in July 2018.
#Toyota #Audi #Volkswagen
Honda EV Takes Wide View of Digital Displays
Honda Motor Co.’s upcoming “E” electric city car will feature five dashboard displays that span the width of the passenger cabin.
#tech #asia #Honda
Carmakers, Calif. Reach Pact on Emission Limits
Four carmakers—BMW, Ford, Honda and Volkswagen—have reached a voluntary agreement on emission standards in California, Reuters reports.
#Ford #Volkswagen #Honda
2020 Chevy Silverado Diesel Gets 27 mpg
General Motors says its new diesel-powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck will have a class-leading U.S. fuel efficiency rating of 27 mpg.
#Honda #Ford #Toyota
GM Cruise Delays Autonomous Taxi Service
GM Cruise LLC says its driverless taxis won’t be ready to deploy for paying customers this year after all.
#GeneralMotors #Honda #Chrysler
Honda Adds Amazon In-Vehicle Delivery Service
Honda Motor Co. is partnering with Amazon.com to offer package deliveries directly owners’ of select 2019- and 2020-model vehicles equipped with the carmaker’s Honda/Acura Link Remote platform.
#Ford #Honda #tech
Lawsuits Target Millions of ZF-TRW Airbag Controllers
Millions of airbag control modules may fail in a crash and prevent the airbags from deploying, according to two lawsuits that seek class-action status in the U.S.
#Mitsubishi #TRW #legal
Subaru Tops J.D. Power Poll of Auto Brand Loyalty
Subaru has ranked highest in brand loyalty among all major automotive makes offered in the U.S., according to a new J.D. Power study.
#Subaru #Porsche #Dodge