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2026
HRC announces performance-parts line
HRC US announced its first line of performance parts for street and off-road use, developed for the Civic Type R, Integra Type S and Passport TrailSport. The parts are planned to reach Honda and Acura dealerships and the Honda DreamShop starting in March 2027.
2026
Honda Cars Shaw opens in the Philippines
Honda inaugurated Honda Cars Shaw in Mandaluyong City, the first dealership operated by its subsidiary Honda Cars Retail Philippines and the first in the Philippines to use Honda’s New Global Visual Identity store design.
2026
Honda reportedly plans Mitsubishi Triton-based ladder-frame pickup for Southeast Asia
Japanese media reported that Honda plans to procure the Mitsubishi Triton pickup, apply Honda branding and partial design changes, and sell it as Honda's first conventional ladder-frame midsize pickup in Southeast Asia, with launch expected as early as 2028. The vehicle would be produced at Mitsubishi's Laem Chabang plant in Thailand and sold through Honda's existing dealer network, with possible expansion to other overseas markets under evaluation. Neither Honda nor Mitsubishi has officially confirmed the cooperation, and timing, specifications, and sales markets remain to be confirmed.
2026
Honda confirms location as it lays out hybrid strategy
Honda confirmed a location and laid out its hybrid strategy, according to a report by Marysville Matters. The available source text is headline-level only and does not specify the site or further strategy details.
2026
Honda unveils facelifted Elevate SUV
Honda recently brought a facelift of its Elevate compact SUV, with the most visible changes at the front end (honeycomb grille with three horizontal LED light bars), upgraded interior comfort equipment including front and rear ventilated seats on higher trims, and a new blacked-out ZX+ variant. The facelift keeps the 1.5-litre i-VTEC naturally aspirated engine with CVT or 6-speed manual transmission and does not add e:HEV hybrid power; prices are quoted in Indian rupees at Rs 1,180,000–1,690,000 for manual and Rs 1,379,000–1,840,000 for automatic variants.
2026
Honda reworks India strategy amid cost pressures and deadlock
Reuters reports, citing sources, that cost pressures and a deadlock have forced Honda to rework its India strategy.
2026
Honda announces next-generation hybrid system named "Honda Hybrid", with new Vezel planned for 2028
Honda announced in October 2026 that its next-generation hybrid system is officially named "Honda Hybrid", planned for global rollout from 2027 and application to 15 models by fiscal 2029. The system includes a newly developed 1.5-liter direct-injection Atkinson-cycle engine and a planned new electric AWD system, and is planned to power the next-generation Vezel, which Honda plans to launch in 2028.
2026
Honda creates otherworldly adventure for TrailSport
Honda has created an otherworldly adventure experience for its TrailSport line, as reported by Brand Innovators.
2026
Honda launches "Base to Captain" brand campaign starring Passport TrailSport SUV
Honda announced a brand campaign titled "Base to Captain" starring the Passport TrailSport SUV, built around an adventure theme.
2026
Honda plans to close a fuel-vehicle plant
Honda reportedly plans to close a fuel-vehicle plant and is considering further capacity reductions.
2026
GAC Honda completes acquisition of Dongfeng Honda Engine Company
Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. was renamed GAC Honda Engine Co., Ltd., with Dongfeng Motor Group, Honda Motor, and Honda Motor (China) Investment exiting the shareholder roster and GAC Honda Automobile becoming the sole shareholder; registered capital changed from about USD 120 million to roughly 970 million yuan.
2022
Sony and Honda sign electric-vehicle joint-venture memorandum
Sony and Honda signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce and sell electric vehicles. The article says first sales are planned for 2025.
2022
Sony and Honda agree to establish an EV joint venture
Sony and Honda signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to establish a joint venture to develop, produce and sell electric vehicles and provide mobility services. The planned company was expected to be established within 2022, with its first EV expected to reach the market by 2025; definitive agreements and regulatory approvals were still pending.
2022
Sony and Honda announce collaboration to develop electric vehicles
Sony Group and Honda Motor announced they are joining forces to develop electric vehicles and plan to establish a new company together during 2022. Vehicle sales were scheduled to start in 2025.
2022
Honda appoints Takuya Tsumura as Honda Cars India president and CEO
Honda Motor Company announced Takuya Tsumura's appointment as president and CEO of Honda Cars India; he is to take charge on April 1. Gaku Nakanishi is to move to Asian Honda as general manager of automobile business for the Asia and Oceania region.
2022
Honda reduces CB500X price in India
Honda India reduced the price of the CB500X adventure motorcycle by Rs 1.09 lakh, bringing its Mumbai ex-showroom price to Rs 5.79 lakh from Rs 6.88 lakh.
2022
Honda raises the CBR650R price for 2022
The 2022 Honda CBR650R was priced at ₹9.35 lakh ex-showroom in Haryana, about ₹47,000 more than the 2021 model-year motorcycle.
2022
Honda and SES signed a battery development agreement
Honda and SES signed a joint development agreement for lithium-metal rechargeable batteries.
2022
Honda and Dongfeng announce Wuhan EV factory
Honda Motor Co and joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor announced plans to build a Wuhan factory to manufacture electric vehicles from 2024, with capacity for 120,000 vehicles annually.
2021
Honda introduces Shogo electric ride-on vehicle
Honda introduced Shogo, an electric ride-on vehicle designed to transport children through hospital hallways. It is in use at Children’s Health of Orange County Hospital.