Honda revives an 80’s concept classic with the HP-X. The wedge-shaped concept car made its debut in 1984 but it will get the chance to steal the spotlight once again 40 years later when it makes its return during Monterey Car Week.
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July Wraps Up With Strong Economy, Modest Upturn in Vehicle Sales
While automakers are still tallying up the final numbers, they’re expected to reveal that, boosted by a strong economy, July vehicles sales bounced back after a weak June. Here’s a preview of what we’re likely to see.
Honda, Mitsubishi, and Nissan Reportedly Planning Triple Alliance
Times are tough in the automotive industry with more automakers entering into alliances to pool resources and development money especially in the development of electric vehicles. The latest report suggests that a new alliance between Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi might be formed.
Honda Updates Civic Si For 2025
The 2025 Honda Civic Si is taking an early bow ahead of the upcoming model year and it introduces an unusually extensive list of changes for what would normally be a mid-cycle “refresh,” with an assortment of new features, more standard equipment, new technology and, of course, the requisite tweaks to the front fascia and grille.
Honda Teases 2026 Passport TrailSport, Promises More Capability
The Honda Passport has proven to be a sales hit for the company with the rugged SUV building a strong following among SUV buyers. However, the model is also starting to show its age and is in need of a refresh. Honda has delivered and has teased the next-generation Passport.
Foreign Brands Now Produce More Vehicles in the U.S. than Detroit’s Big Three
It’s been four decades since Honda started building Accords at a new plant in Marysville, Ohio. Today, foreign-owned manufacturers are producing more vehicles in the U.S. than Detroit’s Big Three. And the gap is only expected to widen, in part due to local production mandates covering battery-electric vehicles, reports Headlight.News.
UAW Fight Heats Up as Honda Accused by NLRB of Anti-Union Activity
National Labor Relations Board accused Japanese automaker Honda of engaging in activities aimed at discouraging union organization activities. The agency offered several examples of the behavior. Honda officials say they look forward to the hearing. Find out more at Headlight.News.
New Study Finds Tesla the “Most American-Made” Brand – But Foreign Marques Dominate
Tesla leads the list of the most “American-made” vehicles, with three of its product lines in the top 10, according to a new study. With one exception, the rest of that list was dominated by European and Japanese manufacturers.
Shift to Plug-in Hybrids and Range-Extenders Accelerates
While growth in the battery-electric vehicle segment has slowed sharply this year, sales are rising fast for hybrids – and automakers like Toyota, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Group and others are forecasting demand could grow at a near exponential rate for plug-in hybrids and range-extenders – driven in part by revised federal emissions standards.
Toyota, 3 Other Japanese Automakers, Acknowledge Cheating on Safety and Emissions Tests
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda “sincerely” apologized Monday for the automaker’s role in a cheating scandal that has swept through the Japanese auto industry. The industry giant, along with Honda, Mazda and Suzuki have pleaded after a government investigation in their home market revealed they rigged emissions and safety tests. Production of some of the vehicles have been halted, as a result.
Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai Report Strong Sales During May, Electrified Vehicles Leading The Way
Automakers post strong May sales numbers as they prepare for summer sales surge. Toyota and Lexus have strong showing while Kia and Hyundai bank on EVs.
Honda Wants To Build Its Own Hypercar According to Report, New Partnership With Aston Martin Might Help
The Acura NSX may have been axed, but Honda’s ambition to build a two-door hypercar is far from dead according to a new report.