New generation of ultra-high-strength steel contributes to lightest and most rigid CR-V chassis ever, resulting in improved crash-worthiness All-new suspension delivers comfort and driver-focused dynamics Honda Real Time AWD System improves compatability with various road conditions and increases fuel-efficiency CR-V now safer than ever thanks to award-winning ‘ACE™’ body construction and enhanced safety technologies Thanks… Continue reading Honda reveals engineering behind strongest, safest and most dynamic CR-V ever
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Honda to Supply F1 Power Units to Red Bull Racing
Honda and Red Bull Group have signed an agreement whereby Honda will enter into a partnership with Red Bull Racing to supply it with power units for two years from the start of the 2019 FIA Formula One* World Championship. This will be in addition to its current agreement with Red Bull Scuderia Toro Rosso.… Continue reading Honda to Supply F1 Power Units to Red Bull Racing
New Honda CR-V: More space, comfort, convenience and technology
Increased wheelbase enables significantly more spacious interior without increasing exterior length A host of convenience and technology features for all occupants throughout the cabin CR-V petrol models available with the option of seven seats for the first time Class-leading cargo space and a fully flat loading bay with the option of a hands-free tailgate Since… Continue reading New Honda CR-V: More space, comfort, convenience and technology
American Honda Sets New June Sales Records on Strength of Light Trucks
Light trucks lift American Honda to new June records for total vehicles and trucks Acura RDX sets all-time best sales month and all-time record month for any Acura SUV on gain of 37% Acura trucks set new June record, up 17% on record RDX and strong MDX sales; total Acura brand up 3.5% Honda brand… Continue reading American Honda Sets New June Sales Records on Strength of Light Trucks
GM, FCA add opposition to import tariffs
In this January 2017 photo, cars are parked waiting to be exported at Yokohama port near Tokyo. Japan’s government has warned in a report that a higher U.S. tariff on auto imports could backfire, jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of American jobs created by Japanese auto-related companies, raising prices for U.S. consumers and devastating the U.S.… Continue reading GM, FCA add opposition to import tariffs
Japan, Fiat Chrysler sound alarms on tariff threat
In this January 2017 photo, cars are parked waiting to be exported at Yokohama port near Tokyo. Japan’s government has warned in a report that a higher U.S. tariff on auto imports could backfire, jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of American jobs created by Japanese auto-related companies, raising prices for U.S. consumers and devastating the U.S.… Continue reading Japan, Fiat Chrysler sound alarms on tariff threat
Mazda Joins Toyota in Condemning Trump’s Car-Tariff Plans
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Mazda Motor Corp. became the latest auto company to condemn the Trump administration’s plans for potential car import tariffs, saying such duties would hit both the industry as well as U.S. consumers. The Japanese manufacturer said it filed comments on the Commerce Department’s investigation into car-related imports on Thursday,… Continue reading Mazda Joins Toyota in Condemning Trump’s Car-Tariff Plans
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 18 – June 24, 2018
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week June 18, 2018 – June 24, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- Cars.com 2018 American-Made Index: What’s the Most American Car? (Cars.com) Detroit… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 18 – June 24, 2018
Japan Backs Solid-State Battery Efforts With $90 Million In Funds
2 H BY MARK KANE Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is trying to leverage research on solid-state batteries for electric cars. The organization allocates 10 ¥10-billion ($90 million) for the research to be conducted by 23 automobile, battery, and material manufacturers as well as 15 universities / public research institutes. Participants… Continue reading Japan Backs Solid-State Battery Efforts With $90 Million In Funds
Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Set All-Time Monthly Sales Record
Honda Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles set an all-time monthly sales record in May, with sales of 26,192 certified pre-owned vehicles, topping the previous sales high of 25,139 vehicles in August 2013. The Honda Certified Pre-Owned program was recently named one of Autotrader’s “10-Best Non-luxury CPO Programs for 2018” based on multiple factors including powertrain warranty… Continue reading Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Set All-Time Monthly Sales Record