Honda News
Honda turns to Toyota for hybrid batteries in the US
Honda will buy hybrid batteries from Toyota’s US factory to avoid rising tariffs, as US trade policies and EV rollbacks reshape global automotive supply chains
Honda cuts China ICE production by 50% as EVs gain momentum
Honda is cutting ICE production in China as EV demand surges. Facing fierce domestic competition, the automaker is betting on a new electric SUV to regain ground.
Honda upgrades production with advanced processes for 2026 Passport models
Innovative manufacturing enhances efficiency, quality, and ergonomics at Alabama Auto Plant.
Honda North America’s big investment in flexible manufacturing for EVs, hybrid and ICE vehicles
Honda invests $1 billion in retooling its Ohio manufacturing plants to build ICE, hybrid, and EV models on same production line.
US tariffs threaten North American auto production
The threat of US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico is disrupting automotive manufacturing, raising costs, and putting supply chain strategies under pressure.
Nissan to halt AD van production as Honda merger takes shape
Nissan has announced it will discontinue its AD compact van production in November, aligning with ongoing merger talks with Honda, aiming to form the world’s third-largest automaker.
The automotive industry weighs the challenges of geopolitics and market factors in 2025
Trade wars, geopolitical tensions, mergers, increasing competition. Ian Henry highlights some of the automotive industry challenges to look out for in 2025.
China: Fierce domestic competition sees international brands suffer
International brands, which have benefited from growth in the Chinese market over the years, now face serious headwinds.
Honda sets up a demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries
Honda’s demonstration production line will support development for the mass production of solid-state batteries.
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Asahi Kasei breaks ground on Canada lithium-ion battery separator plant
The new lithium-ion battery separator facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada will operate as a joint venture with Honda and is expected to begin commercial production in 2027.
Honda expands new energy vehicle manufacturing in China with new Wuhan plant
Honda opens its first dedicated new energy vehicle (NEV) production plant in Wuhan, China, which will utilise advanced automation and eco-friendly technology.
GAC eyes EV production in Europe to avoid looming tariffs
As EU tariffs loom, Chinese automaker GAC is actively exploring local production of EVs in Europe, with its electric SUV set to launch in 2025 at under €40,000 ($43,610)
Hybrid powertrains – building the bridge to e-mobility
The future of internal combustion engines (ICE) is being extended through growing demand for hybrid powertrains as OEMs rebalance EV product line-ups.
Canada – Mixed fortunes for production operations
Canadian vehicle and component production operations are feeling the impact of slow EV sales.
Nissan and Honda agree to joint research for next-gen SDV platform
The two companies have agreed to joint research in fundamental technologies next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
ASEAN: Chinese OEMs increase investment through EV production
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is now seeing increasing investment in electric vehicle production with Chinese OEMs leading the way.
Honda starts production of fuel cell electric vehicles in the US
The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle is now being produced at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio.
Vitesco Technologies supplies electric drive system for Honda plug-in fuel cell vehicle
Vitesco’s EMR3 axle drive will be integrated into the Honda CR-V e:FCEV and will be the first time this system has been used for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.
Honda grows its North American EV footprint
Honda is investing heavily in growing its electric vehicle production operations in North America but is also leveraging expertise and capacity for hybrid powertrain production
Impacts of global geopolitics on European production
From Brexit’s influence on battery production to global conflicts impacting shipping routes and semiconductor supply, these are geopoltical forces shaping manufacturing strategies.
