Cyber attack forces Honda to stop production at some plants – Neowin

Honda has halted production at several plants after its internal network was disrupted by a cyber attack. As a result of the attack, production had been brought to a standstill at the company’s car plants in Ohio and Turkey, as well as at motorcycle factories in India and South America. A spokesperson for the car… Continue reading Cyber attack forces Honda to stop production at some plants – Neowin

Honda’s global operations hit by cyber-attack

Honda has said it is dealing with a cyber-attack that is impacting its operations around the world. “Honda can confirm that a cyber-attack has taken place on the Honda network,” the Japanese car-maker said in a statement. It added that the problem was affecting its ability to access its computers servers, use email and otherwise… Continue reading Honda’s global operations hit by cyber-attack

Tesla supplier ready to make million-mile battery

A Chinese car battery-maker says it is ready to manufacture a product capable of powering a vehicle for 1.2 million miles (two million kilometres) across the course of a 16-year lifespan. By contrast, most automakers only offer warranties ranging from 60,000 to 150,000 miles over a three to eight-year period on their cars’ batteries. Contemporary… Continue reading Tesla supplier ready to make million-mile battery

@Honda: 2020 Honda Jazz & Jazz Crosstar

Contents  1. Introduction: All new Jazz offers efficiency, comfort and class-leading connectivity 2. Powerful e:HEV hybrid technology delivers blend of performance and efficiency 3. Seamless contemporary design introduced to iconic shape of the Jazz 4. Clever packaging and class-leading comfort for ultimate usability 5. Exceptional driving dynamics for an effortless driving experience 6. Advanced in-car… Continue reading @Honda: 2020 Honda Jazz & Jazz Crosstar

Used car start-up Spinny puts expansion on hold, bullish on full-stack retail model

Spinny, the five-year old Gurgaon-based start-up in the used car space with investment by Nandan Nilekani, is expecting growth in the short-term as per a recent study on the segment’s prospects. It has however deferred its expansion plans due to the impact of the Covid-19 on the buyer sentiment. The used car market is one… Continue reading Used car start-up Spinny puts expansion on hold, bullish on full-stack retail model

Brayleys buys Romford Honda from Glyn Hopkin

Brayleys has bought Romford Honda from Glyn Hopkin for an undisclosed sum. The Hertfordshire-based group now has eight Honda showrooms and nine aftersales outlets. The Romford business joins Brayley Honda dealerships in Enfield, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Ruislip, Thames Ditton, Ewell and Leatherhead and a stand-alone aftersales facility in Grays, Essex. Brayleys also represents Kia,… Continue reading Brayleys buys Romford Honda from Glyn Hopkin

Vertu Motors announces acquisition intention in 2019 financial results

Vertu Motors declared an intention to add new manufacturer partners as it grows through acquisition in a 2019 results statement following its first two days of showroom trading since the COVID-19 lockdown. Group chief executive, Robert Forrester, told AM “there’s no point being pessimistic” as he discussed the results of the group’s financial year to… Continue reading Vertu Motors announces acquisition intention in 2019 financial results

Nissan to resume US production on Monday

TOKYO — Nissan Motor will begin restarting operations at its U.S. plants on Monday, a move that comes three weeks after Japanese rivals Toyota Motor and Honda Motor resumed North American production. A vehicle assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi, will resume production on Monday, per Nissan’s reopening plan, with one in Smyrna, Tennessee, to follow… Continue reading Nissan to resume US production on Monday

@Honda: Honda Releases Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal 4th Quarter and the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2020

TOKYO, May 12, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. The spread of COVID-19 pandemic has stagnated both consumer spending and the economic activities of businesses on a global basis, and future prospects remain uncertain… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Releases Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal 4th Quarter and the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2020