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sports15 days ago•1 min saved

Verstappen seventh in Suzuka practice as upgrades test ahead of Japanese GP

In Suzuka's first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen's Red Bull, equipped with aero upgrades, was seventh-fastest as drivers navigated Spoon's tailwind. Williams' Alex Albon had a difficult session, going off track, hitting the wall at Degner Two, and spinning after a collision with Sergio Perez. Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad finished eighth and tenth, sandwiching Esteban Ocon in Haas. Jak Crawford drove Fernando Alonso’s car for a mandatory young-driver day and ended 22nd, just over a second behind Lance Stroll. Honda outlined engine-vibration improvements ahead of its home race, while Aston Martin introduced an aero upgrade including a new engine cover and front-of-floor furniture.

via BBC|

#aero-upgrade #f1 #honda

business17 days ago•3 min saved

Honda and Sony Pull the Plug on Afeela EVs, Reassess Mobility Strategy

Honda and Sony’s SHM joint venture has halted development of the Afeela 1 sedan and canceled the planned Afeela SUV after Honda’s broader EV strategy changes; pre-production had begun and deliveries were anticipated, but both models will not reach market as the partners review SHM’s future direction.

via Motor1.com|

#afeela #business #ev

tech17 days ago•42 min saved

Sony-Honda pull the plug on Afeela as EV market cools

Sony and Honda’s joint venture SHM is discontinuing the Afeela 1 sedan and the unnamed SUV concept, citing Honda’s recalibrated EV strategy and a lack of a viable path forward. SHM will refund customers who deposited $200 to reserve an Afeela, and the company says it will continue discussions about its future plans amid a broader EV pullback.

via The Verge|

#afeela #ev #honda

business17 days ago•1 min saved

Sony-Honda Mobility Halts Afeela EV Project Amid Honda's EV Strategy Overhaul

Sony-Honda Mobility is stopping development of its Afeela electric vehicles after Honda overhauled its EV strategy, refunding reservations and offering no clear path to market. The JV had planned California deliveries of Afeela 1 later this year and a second model by 2028, but Honda’s writedown and strategic reassessment leave the project in limbo; Sony says the move is not expected to materially affect its finances and discussions about future plans with Honda continue.

via CNBC|

#afeela #business #ev

technology27 days ago•14 min saved

Brand Rides and Misfires: Bests and Wosts from Motorcycle Giants

An overview of how major motorcycle brands balance innovation and market fit, detailing Honda's DN-01 flop and Gold Wing success, BMW's R1200C misstep versus the R 1300 GS, Harley-Davidson's AMF-era Sportster against the FXR revival, Ducati's Indiana disaster versus the Panigale V4 R, Suzuki's TL1000 problems versus the Hayabusa, and Kawasaki's H2 750 widowmaker versus the Ninja H2R.

via SlashGear|

#bmw #brands #harley-davidson

business28 days ago•2 min saved

Honda denies Prologue production end as EV market cools

Honda says rumors it will end Prologue production in December are unfounded and the Prologue remains in its lineup. Built on GM's Ultium platform in Mexico, the model is part of Honda's broader EV retreat as demand wanes after incentives ended, following cuts to other EV programs (including the Acura RSX and the ZDX) and ahead of a projected multibillion-dollar loss, with a shift toward hybrids.

via Motor1.com|

#automotive-news #business #ev

business29 days ago•2 min saved

Honda Scraps Three Planned EVs as it Reorients Toward Hybrids

Honda is canceling the planned launches of three EVs (the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX) as it reassesses its EV strategy amid U.S. policy shifts and rising competition from China. The company will refocus on hybrids, warns of record losses for the year ending March 2026 with operating expenses projected at 820 billion–1.12 trillion yen and total costs potentially reaching 2.5 trillion yen. The move contrasts with peers pursuing volume EVs, while Honda cites a tougher competitive environment and consumer concerns as key headwinds.

via Gizmodo|

#auto-industry #business #china-competition

business29 days ago•3 min saved

Honda Axes 0 Series and RSX EVs Amid Multibillion-Dollar Loss Forecast

Honda is canceling the 0 Series sedan and SUV along with the Acura RSX after forecasting up to 1.2 trillion yen ($15.7 billion) in losses as it reorganizes to curb deficits; the 0 Series Alpha will still enter production in India and select markets, while Honda pivots to bolster hybrids and refines its EV strategy amid competitive pressure and tariffs.

via InsideEVs|

#0-series #acura-rsx #business

transportation29 days ago•48 min saved

Honda pulls Zero Series EVs amid mounting EV losses

Honda is canceling its Zero Series EVs (the SUV and Saloon) and the Acura RSX EVs, citing an 'extremely challenging earnings situation' and forecasting a net loss of about ¥360 billion to ¥630 billion ($2.5–$4.4 billion) for the year. The company had planned 30 new EVs by 2030 and 100% zero-emission sales by 2040 but says it will pivot toward hybrids as US EV demand stalls and competition from China grows, joining Ford, GM, and Stellantis in taking big EV-related write-downs.

via The Verge|

#earnings #electric-vehicles #honda

transportation29 days ago•20 min saved

Honda cancels three in-house EVs, pivots to hybrids

Honda says it is canceling three near-production EVs—the Honda 0 SUV, the Honda 0 sedan, and the Acura RSX—built on its own Zero platform at the Ohio EV Hub, and will redirect resources to next-generation hybrids, launching EVs only when demand justifies it. The company cites slower US EV demand amid changes to federal tax credits and tariffs, plus stiffer competition in China and shorter production cycles elsewhere. A May strategy update is planned, with expansion in India on the horizon. The restructuring could cost up to 2.5 trillion yen, and top executives will take pay cuts as Honda refocuses its EV efforts.

via Engadget|

#evs #honda #hybrids

business1 month ago•8 min saved

Honda overhauls EV plan, warns of multitrillion-yen losses and pivots to hybrids

Honda cancelled three planned US EV models as part of a reassessment of its electrification strategy, revising its FY2026 forecast to show large losses from asset impairments and equity-method investments, with total potential losses up to 2.5 trillion yen. The company will shift focus to hybrids, restructure costs, and plans to unveil a mid-term automobile strategy in May, while dividends remain unchanged under its DOE framework.

via Honda Global|

#business #earnings-revision #ev-strategy

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Honda's post-2021 rebuild stalls Aston Martin in Australia

Aston Martin’s AMR26 remains the slowest on the grid in Australia, with the focus shifting to Honda’s engine after testing suggested the issue lies with the power unit rather than the gearbox; Adrian Newey reveals Honda’s post-2021 rebuild left them short on experienced staff and continuity, a mismatch exacerbated by the budget-cap era.

via Last Word On Sports|

#adrian-newey #aston-martin #engine-development

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Honda Reimagines the Insight as a 311-Mile Electric Crossover

Honda has transformed the Insight into a purely electric crossover with more than 311 miles of WLTC range, a 229 lb-ft front-mounted motor, and a Sport mode. The design borrows cues from Honda’s Chinese e:NS2 and rides on a 68.8 kWh pack that yields about 339 miles in CLTC, with a tech-forward interior that includes a 12.8-inch touchscreen, Bose audio, head-up display, and Chinese-market touches like a perfume dispenser and fewer climate controls. Production location isn’t disclosed, and the model will go on sale in Japan this spring with reservations starting March 19, amid expectations it could be exported from China to other markets.

via Motor1.com|

#crossover #electric-vehicle #honda

formula-11 month ago•17 min saved

Alonso rejects 25-lap limit, says he could run for hours for a win

Fernando Alonso pushed back on Aston Martin’s claim of a 25-lap limit due to engine vibrations, saying that if they were fighting for the win they could run for three hours in the car; the team is smoothing the messaging after Newey’s admission of the limit and Honda is working on fixes to protect the partnership following a challenging AMR26 pre-season.

via Motorsport.com|

#aston-martin-racing #australian-grand-prix #fernando-alonso

automotive2 months ago•2 min saved

K20 vs K24: The Honda K-series engine duel of displacement, power, and swap potential

The article compares Honda's 2.0L K20 and 2.4L K24 engines, noting the K24 increases bore to 87 mm and stroke to 99 mm (raising displacement and deck height) with only about a 9 lb weight gain. Factory power ranges span roughly 156–316 hp for K20 variants (with the turbocharged K20C1 reaching 316 hp) and 160–206 hp for K24 variants (e.g., 206 hp in some). Tuning potential is high: K20s have safely surpassed 1,000 hp with stock crank and up to ~1,400 hp with upgrades, while turbocharged K24s can reach ~500 hp in stock form and up to ~1,600 hp with strengthened components. The K-series’ abundant parts and aftermarket support help fuel widespread swaps into many cars, including non-Hondas, making them a popular choice for performance upgrades.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #honda #horsepower