Minjun ParkAutomotive
Japanese Automakers Halve Vehicle Development Times to Under Two Years
Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi are overhauling production platforms and cutting parts to rival fast-moving Chinese competitors.
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Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Honda to Sell Thai-Built Mitsubishi Pickups in Southeast Asia by 2028
The OEM supply deal marks Honda’s first vehicle rebadging in roughly three decades as Japanese automakers face rising competition from Chinese rivals.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Toyota Commits $3.6 Billion to Shift Tacoma Production to Texas
General Motors is investing $4 billion and Honda has paused expansion plans as carmakers confront a 25 percent import tariff.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Toyota and Honda Halt Thai Production as Floods Cause $38M in Losses
Accumulated rainfall of more than 320mm in three days submerged key transport routes, preventing suppliers from delivering critical components.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
US and China Agree to $30 Billion Tariff Relief as Chinese EVs Eye Entry
BYD targets 2 million overseas sales in 2026 following growth in Brazil and Europe, while Leapmotor surpasses Subaru and Mitsubishi Motors in global deliveries.
Rajiv MenonFashion
Honda and Onitsuka Tiger Debut Concept Motorcycle and Apparel in Milan
The mid-displacement concept bike and apparel collection featuring Honda’s Wing Mark premiered at Milan Fashion Week on September 23.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Toyota and Honda Face Factory Closures Under Proposed 50 per Cent US Tariff
The Japanese carmakers build more than three-quarters of Canada’s vehicles, with top-selling models like the RAV4 and CR-V facing doubled border levies by 2027.
Maria SantosAutomotive
“Honda Unveils Unique Logos for Electric and ICE Motorcycles: A Step Towards Clear Brand Distinction”
Honda has recently unveiled a significant change to its global motorcycle brand identity. The company introduced three distinct emblems that will differentiate between its electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) models. This new approach aims to provide…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Honda Unveils Exclusive Naked Bike in Vietnam, Priced at $21,000 – A Must-See for Enthusiasts!
Four Honda CB1300SF Final Edition motorcycles made in Japan have been imported and are on sale at around VND550 million (US$21,000). In an exciting development for motorbike enthusiasts, four rare Honda CB1300SF Final Edition motorcycles have been imported…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Honda Set to Rev Up Vietnam with the Exciting Launch of ADV 350 Scooter!
Honda is set to introduce its ADV 350 touring scooter in Vietnam, a model that enthusiasts previously had to source through private importers. Anticipation is building as shipments are scheduled to commence by the end of this quarter, with Honda dealers now…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Thailand’s Car Sales Surge Back to Life After Nearly Two-Year Decline
Domestic car sales in Thailand experienced a glimmer of hope in April, marking a 1% year-on-year increase—the first boost in nearly two years, as reported by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This slight recovery comes as a welcome surprise amid a…
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Honda Sees Impressive Growth in Motorcycle and Auto Sales Across Vietnam
Honda Vietnam is riding a wave of success, announcing substantial sales growth for April across both its motorcycle and automobile divisions. The figures reveal an impressive year-on-year increase of 6.9% in motorcycle sales and a remarkable 18.9% in car…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Honda unveils first made-in-Vietnam electric scooter
Honda has launched its first electric scooter produced in Vietnam, the ICON e:, after years of dominating the gasoline-powered motorbike segment. The bike was introduced to the media on Thursday and will hit the market early next month, when its prices will…
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Honda Vietnam recalls nearly 2,700 CR-V Hybrid
Honda Vietnam announced that it will recall 2,695 CR-V e:HEV RS hybrid SUVs (CR-V Hybrid) from Nov. 25 to examine and replace defective high-pressure fuel pumps. The affected vehicles were manufactured in Thailand between August 24, 2023, and September 11,…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Honda recalls 221 of its most expensive motorcycles for faulty fuel pump
Honda Vietnam is recalling 221 of its two most expensive motorcycles, the CBR1000RR Fireblade and Gold Wing, for faulty fuel pumps that could cause their engine to stall. The 74 CBR1000RRs and 147 Gold Wings were manufactured in Japan between September 2017…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
2024 Honda Dream arrives from Cambodia
A motorbike dealer has just imported a batch of the latest model of the Honda Dream, an iconic vehicle that was all the craze a few decades ago. Previously the bike used to sell for VND100 million (US$3,970), while the new one is marked at $2,500 in Cambodia,…