Honda Associates in Alabama Launch All-New 2026 Passport and Passport TrailSport

More than 4,500 associates celebrate production start of all-new Honda Passport SUV, the most off-road capable Honda SUV ever  Passport TrailSport is the ultimate Honda adventure vehicle, with new rugged features including steel skid plates, heavy-duty recovery hooks and all-terrain tires LINCOLN, Ala., Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Associates at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant… Continue reading Honda Associates in Alabama Launch All-New 2026 Passport and Passport TrailSport

Two-Wheeler Dispatches Expected to Grow 5% in February Amid Modest Retail Performance, Says Motilal Oswal

Two-wheeler dispatches are expected to grow approximately 5% year-over-year in February 2025, outpacing the projected 1-3% growth in retail sales, according to a recent sector update from Motilal Oswal Financial Services. In their February 27 report, analysts Aniket Mhatre and Amber Shukla highlight that rural markets continue to outperform urban areas, driven by improved agricultural… Continue reading Two-Wheeler Dispatches Expected to Grow 5% in February Amid Modest Retail Performance, Says Motilal Oswal

The best ever Japanese kei cars: lightweight, lovable and back in vogue

It also gave kei car customers a kind of scaled-down NSX to play with. The 656cc naturally aspirated three-cylinder makes the most incredible noise, partly on account of its 8,500rpm red line (peak power of 63bhp is made at 8,100rpm), and partly because each cylinder has its own throttle body to admit air and fuel.… Continue reading The best ever Japanese kei cars: lightweight, lovable and back in vogue

Nissan looks to replace CEO after Honda deal falls through the cracks: Report 

Nissan Motor co. is working on plans to replace its CEO as the Honda Nissan talks fell through the cracks. This also comes on the back of another report of poor set of earnings, persons in the know told Bloomberg.  Nissan directors are assessing interest in suitable candidates to succeed the company veteran Makoto Uchida,… Continue reading Nissan looks to replace CEO after Honda deal falls through the cracks: Report 

Honda’s $99 Prologue EV lease offer is too good to be true, but it’s still a crazy deal right now

A nearly $50,000 electric SUV for just $99 a month? If that sounds too good to be true, it’s because it kind of is. One Honda dealer is promoting a Prologue lease offer for just $99 for 24 months, but you may have a hard time getting your hands on one. Honda Prologue EV listed… Continue reading Honda’s $99 Prologue EV lease offer is too good to be true, but it’s still a crazy deal right now

January new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for January pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in January 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading January new car pre-registration figures

Honda Elevate Reaches 100,000 Sales Across Domestic and Export Markets

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) announced today that its Honda Elevate SUV has reached a cumulative sales milestone of 100,000 units across domestic and international markets. The achievement comes approximately 17 months after the model’s initial launch in September 2023. According to company data, domestic sales account for 53,326 units, while exports to international markets… Continue reading Honda Elevate Reaches 100,000 Sales Across Domestic and Export Markets

Yamaha Evaluates Local EV Platform for India

Yamaha Motor is actively exploring the possibility of developing a local electric vehicle (EV) platform for India, however, a final decision is pending, according to Itaru Otani, Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group. While the company has a defined EV strategy, it has not disclosed any specific timeline for its entry into the Indian electric… Continue reading Yamaha Evaluates Local EV Platform for India

Car makers suffer punishing year in China – with more woe to come

Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark recalled the disbelief from seasoned luxury car dealers at the speed of the sales collapse in China. “You sit around the table with them and they’re saying ‘what is this?’. They’ve never experienced a recession; it has been constant growth for 25 years.”  Global car makers, from boutique luxury brands… Continue reading Car makers suffer punishing year in China – with more woe to come