Trucks Records Set as Core Products Deliver American Honda May Sales Gains

New May sales records for American Honda trucks (up 9.2%), Honda trucks (up 11.6%), Pilot (up 36%), and CR-V (up 11.6%) Core Honda products Accord, Civic and Odyssey post strong retail sales despite industry trends Pilot is biggest mover in Honda lineup, jumping 36.1% in May and 40.8% year to date Acura sales remain strong… Continue reading Trucks Records Set as Core Products Deliver American Honda May Sales Gains

Trump Tariff Blow Would Go Beyond Sending BMW Sedans to $60000

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Frank Ursomarso thinks the Trump administration is merely jawboning by floating potential tariffs of as much as 25 percent on imported autos. If the longtime dealer is wrong, he expects to be selling fewer cars. Take some of the cheaper sedans Ursomarso sells at Union Park BMW in Wilmington,… Continue reading Trump Tariff Blow Would Go Beyond Sending BMW Sedans to $60000

Hendy Group acquires used car outlet in Portsmouth

Hendy Group is set to expand its used vehicle business with the acquisition of the Unbeatablecar Portsmouth outlet for an undisclosed sum. Hendy already operates Ford, Honda, Kia and commercial vehicle businesses in the city. The new site will be rebranded and open for business as Hendy Car and Van Store on 1 July. The site… Continue reading Hendy Group acquires used car outlet in Portsmouth

US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration has launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to new U.S. tariffs similar to those imposed on imported steel and aluminum in March. The national security probe under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 would investigate whether vehicle and parts… Continue reading US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests

Toyota to ramp up hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sales around 2020

TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) on Thursday said it plans to set up a facility to mass manufacture hydrogen fuel cell stacks, a key component of fuel cell vehicles, as it seeks to ramp up production of hydrogen-powered cars and expand their usage as a zero-emission alternative to gasoline vehicles. Employees of Toyota… Continue reading Toyota to ramp up hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sales around 2020

Honda is working on affordable all-electric Fit-based car with biggest battery maker for global release

Honda is currently seen as lagging behind when it comes to electrification at this moment with very little electric vehicle efforts. But the Japanese automaker is now reportedly working on an important new global electric vehicle program in partnership with CATL, China’s biggest battery maker. Home Solar Power Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has been signing a… Continue reading Honda is working on affordable all-electric Fit-based car with biggest battery maker for global release

Israel’s defense expertise drives tech boom for autonomous cars

SHFAYIM, Israel (Reuters) – Technology that has helped Israel’s military drive tanks, guide and intercept missiles, and keep its computer systems secure is being redeployed in the development of driverless cars. FILE PHOTO: The logo Israeli driverless technology firm Mobileye is seen on the building of their offices in Jerusalem March 13, 2017. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File… Continue reading Israel’s defense expertise drives tech boom for autonomous cars

Honda invests 50 million to produce the Insight in Indiana and Ohio (USA)

Posted 05/21/2018 13: 14: 52CET GREENSBURG (UNITED STATES), May 21. (EUROPA PRESS) – Honda has invested 61.5 million dollars (52.3 million euros at the current exchange rate) at its US and Indiana plants due to the start of production of the new Insight. The Japanese firm will support the production of the Insight in its… Continue reading Honda invests 50 million to produce the Insight in Indiana and Ohio (USA)

Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?

Car makers are ramping up their efforts to ensure they are ready for the roll-out of tougher new emissions tests, which must be undertaken by all new cars from 1 September. After that date, the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will apply to all new type approvals for cars. The test is designed… Continue reading Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?

Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios

The future of mobility is electric. That seems to be clear to almost every OEM. But what is not clear is how India will progress in that direction. Japanese major Honda has embarked on preparing its strategy for a future of electric mobility in India. That strategy would include plug-in, hybrid, full electric and fuel-cell… Continue reading Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios