Honda's first electric SUV qualifies for full EV tax credit
The first EV SUV offering from Honda Motor Company, the Prologue, comes in at a price point that makes it eligible for the full federal EV tax credit of $7,500
Honda recalls 750,000 vehicles to address air bag defect
Honda announced the recall of 750,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a defective seat weight sensor that could cause air bags to deploy unintentionally in the event of a crash.
Honda to address HR-V rear windows shattering in cold weather
Honda is planning to address an issue with the 2023 HR-V crossover SUV that has led to rear windows unexpectedly shattering because the glass is weakened by the use of the defroster.
Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of safety test 'irregularities'
Toyota bought a majority share in Daihatsu in 1967 and expanded that to a controlling interest in 1998 after the company failed to make an impact in the North American market.
Honda recalls 2.5 million vehicles due to fuel pump issue
A fuel pump-related issue has prompted Honda to issue a recall of over 2.5 million vehicles, according to a recall report submitted earlier in the week to the NHTSA.
GM’s Cruise cutting 24% of workforce, fires 9 execs amid robotaxi safety probe
General Motors' self-driving vehicle unit Cruise dismissed nine executives in December amid an ongoing safety investigation after a woman was struck and dragged by a Cruise robotaxi.
UAW accuses Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen of union-busting
The United Auto Workers union says foreign automakers Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen all engaged in unfair labor practices against workers seeking to unionize in U.S. shops.
Honda issues recall potentially affecting more than 300,000 SUVs over seat belt issue
A seat belt issue potentially affecting more than 300,000 Honda vehicles has forced the car company to issue a recall on some Accords and HR-Vs.
UAW workers at Ford and Stellantis ratify new labor contracts
Members of the United Auto Workers union voted to ratify new labor contracts with Ford and Stellantis that will boost wages and benefits while running through April 2028.
Battery maker warns demand could slow for EVs as GM-Honda partnership falls apart
Global market conditions are contributing to slowed demand for electric vehicles. Automakers, including GM and Honda, have responded by scrapping plans to produce affordable EVs.