Suzuki and Honda shut production in India to free up oxygen

MUMBAI — Surging COVID-19 infections have forced Suzuki, Honda and Toyota to temporarily idle production in India as the government urges manufacturers to redirect industrial-use oxygen for medical use.  Maruti Suzuki will shut down two auto plants in Manesar and Gurugram from Saturday through May 9 to free up oxygen used for manufacturing. The plants will… Continue reading Suzuki and Honda shut production in India to free up oxygen

All-New 11th Generation Civic Sedan Fully Revealed in Production Form with Sporty Design, Advanced Technology, Cutting-Edge Safety Features

As Honda’s longest-running automotive nameplate, Americans have purchased more than 12 million Civics since 1973, making it one of the top three best-selling passenger cars in America over the past 48 years. With sales of more than 1.7 million units over the last five years, Civic has been the No. 1 model in America –… Continue reading All-New 11th Generation Civic Sedan Fully Revealed in Production Form with Sporty Design, Advanced Technology, Cutting-Edge Safety Features

Mini will pause Oxford production line due to computer chip shortage

Mini will lose three days of production at its Oxford factory as the carmaker contends with shortages of computer chips, amid global supply chain problems. The plant will pause production on Friday, over the bank holiday, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday while it waits for more supplies of chips. Mini, owned by BMW, is… Continue reading Mini will pause Oxford production line due to computer chip shortage

@Honda: Honda Sets All-Time Fiscal Year Records for Automobile Production in China

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales and export results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 as well as for the month of March 2021. World Production   April 2020 – March 2021 March 2021   Units FY on FY Units YOY Japan 687,419  85.1% 65,356 … Continue reading @Honda: Honda Sets All-Time Fiscal Year Records for Automobile Production in China

Honda Releases Video Revealing New Interior Design Philosophy

Inspired by the classic human-centered designs of early Honda vehicles, the brand’s new simplicity and “something” philosophy helps enhance the driving experience by eliminating complexity and advancing the user experience through thoughtful and pleasing design elements. The new design philosophy features a renewed focus on Honda’s classic “Man Maximum/Machine Minimum” approach that maximizes cabin space,… Continue reading Honda Releases Video Revealing New Interior Design Philosophy

@Honda: Summary of Honda Global CEO Inaugural Press Conference

TOKYO, Japan, April 23, 2021 — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and Representative Director Toshihiro Mibe held an inaugural press conference at 3:00 pm today (Japan time). Following is a summary of his formal remarks: <Powered by Honda> Honda is a mobility company that offers a wide range of products which, in total, makes Honda… Continue reading @Honda: Summary of Honda Global CEO Inaugural Press Conference

@Honda: ALL-NEW HR-V: EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIVE PERFORMANCE DELIVERED BY PROVEN HONDA e:HEV TECHNOLOGIES

Minimalist, coupe-inspired style follows Honda’s modern design philosophy Next-generation HR-V features Honda’s powerful and efficient e:HEV two-motor hybrid powertrain as standard Upgraded platform with clever packaging maximises interior space Compact SUV represents another step in Honda’s commitment to electrify all its mainstream models in Europe by 2022 The all-new HR-V e:HEV is powered by Honda’s… Continue reading @Honda: ALL-NEW HR-V: EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIVE PERFORMANCE DELIVERED BY PROVEN HONDA e:HEV TECHNOLOGIES

Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Business Insider

For autonomous vehicle startup Cruise, the future isn’t just about artificial intelligence. It’s about machine learning, and that’s why Cruise is teaching its electric vehicles to drive themselves in San Francisco — one of the most complicated urban environments for self-driving cars to operate in. “Learning how to drive in San Francisco is amazing for… Continue reading Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Business Insider

Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China

One after another, Chinese tech giants have announced their plans for the auto space over the last few months. Some internet companies, like search engine provider Baidu, decided to recruit help from a traditional carmaker to produce cars. Xiaomi, which makes its own smartphones but has stressed for years it’s a light-asset firm making money… Continue reading Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China

@Honda: Honda Exhibits the World Premiere of the “Honda SUV e:prototype” at Auto Shanghai 2021

TOKYO, Apr 19, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Honda exhibited the world premiere of the Honda SUV e:prototype, a prototype model of the first Honda-brand electric vehicle (EV) in China, at Auto Shanghai 2021 (The 19th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, Media days: April 19-20, Trade days: April 21-23, Public days: April 24-28, 2021).… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Exhibits the World Premiere of the “Honda SUV e:prototype” at Auto Shanghai 2021