Tag: Honda

Nissan Slows Output After U.S. Demand Drop Led to Bloated Supply

Nissan Motor Co. is slowing production at several assembly plants to keep the supply of vehicles on U.S. dealers’ lots in check after being caught off guard by weaker consumer demand. Japan’s second-largest automaker is aiming to have a 50- to 60-day supply of cars and trucks in August, when dealers start transitioning to sell… Continue reading Nissan Slows Output After U.S. Demand Drop Led to Bloated Supply

Statement of Rick Schostek, Executive Vice President Honda North America, Inc. before the U.S. Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security March 20, 2018

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Blumenthal and members of the subcommittee. My name is Rick Schostek, executive vice president of Honda North America, Inc. It has been more than two and a half years since I last appeared before the full Commerce Committee. I want to thank you for this opportunity to update you… Continue reading Statement of Rick Schostek, Executive Vice President Honda North America, Inc. before the U.S. Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security March 20, 2018

DIYRobocars — Move it: Story Of Self-driving Hackathon #1

DIYRobocars — Move it: Story Of Self-driving Hackathon #1 Move-it Hackathon has successfully ended with the hacking of Honda Civic and a “raw” chassis under the joint efforts of 20+ global engineers. It was indeed fun and productive five-days with real hands-on work and some staying-up-late at night. Learn, communicate, inspire and hack, a lot of gains… Continue reading DIYRobocars — Move it: Story Of Self-driving Hackathon #1

GAC Honda to recall imported vehicles over faulty airbag

BEIJING – GAC Honda, the joint venture between Honda and Guangzhou Automobile Group, will recall 50 imported vehicles due to defective airbags, according to China’s top quality watchdog. The recall is for imported Fit hybrids manufactured between July 5, 2012 and March 1, 2013, said the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ).… Continue reading GAC Honda to recall imported vehicles over faulty airbag

Ford Co-Pilot360™: Most Advanced Suite of Standard Driver-Assist Technologies Includes Automatic Emergency Braking

Ford Co-Pilot360 to roll out in key global markets starting this fall to help customers drive more safely and confidently amid rising congestion and distractions; automatic emergency braking to be standard on new passenger cars, SUVs and trucks up to F-150 in North America going forward In North America, Ford Co-Pilot360 is the most advanced… Continue reading Ford Co-Pilot360™: Most Advanced Suite of Standard Driver-Assist Technologies Includes Automatic Emergency Braking

Automakers and their allies call for more breaks in Trump tariff plan

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – Global automakers and vehicle suppliers are pressing the Trump administration and U.S. Congress to exempt the European Union and other allies from new steel and aluminum tariffs set to take effect later this month, industry officials said on Friday. The proclamation President Donald Trump signed Thursday allows importers to seek… Continue reading Automakers and their allies call for more breaks in Trump tariff plan

Honda reaches 25 million vehicles manufactured in the US

Posted 09/03/2018 11: 42: 37CET MARYSVILLE (UNITED STATES), 9 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – Honda has manufactured 25 million vehicles in the United States (US) since the Japanese firm began its activity in the US in 1982 with its plant in Marysville, Ohio, according to a statement. The company that now presides Takahiro Hachigo became 36… Continue reading Honda reaches 25 million vehicles manufactured in the US

2016 Production

World Motor Vehicle Production /  by manufacturer  / by country By country and type  /  passenger cars  /  light commercial vehicles  /  heavy trucks  /  buses and coaches   By manufacturer, make and country Anhui Jac Ashok Leyland Avtovaz Baic BMW Brilliance Byd Changan Chengdu Dayun Changfeng Chery China National Heavy Duty Truck Chongqing Lifan Motor… Continue reading 2016 Production

BMW Mulling Motorcycle Ride-Sharing in Congested Cities

BMW AG would like to start offering up the back seat on motorbikes and scooters to get around congested cities — if the issue of helmets can be solved. “This is definitely an option, but we haven’t found the solution for the second helmet yet,” Peter Schwarzenbauer, who heads BMW’s Mini, Rolls-Royce and motorcycle brands,… Continue reading BMW Mulling Motorcycle Ride-Sharing in Congested Cities