Japan’s Honda Motor and Isuzu Motors on Wednesday stated they would jointly research the make use of the hydrogen fuel cells to power heavy-duty trucks, in order to expand fuel cell use by applying the zero-emission technology to larger automobiles. As part of a two-year deal, Isuzu is going to test Honda’s fuel cell powertrain, […]
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Honda CEO seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
At a two-day gathering for Honda’s providers in March, CEO Takahiro Hachigo sounded the alarm. At the Hotel Higashinihon located in Utsunomiya, Hachigo informed them that the Japanese automaker was dealing with a crisis after a string of costly recalls and other quality blunders and it required to plot a new course, according to two […]
Honda’s China sales to catch up with its sales in the United States, says CEO
Honda’s sales in China are likely to catch up with its sales in the United States under two to three years and the company would like them to eventually overtake U.S. sales, the company’s CEO said on Friday. Takahiro Hachigo provided his statement to a small group of reporters following the official opening of a […]
Honda to stop car production in Turkey after 2021
Honda has decided to put car production in Turkey to an end after completion of the production of its present Civic Sedan model in 2021, the company stated on Monday. It stated it made the decision because of electrification developments in the industry worldwide and the need to make sure that there is adequate production […]
Another death connected to Takata air bag inflator
Honda Motor stated on Friday it had confirmed a 16th U.S. death has been connected to a defective Takata air bag inflator. The Japanese automaker stated that following a joint inspection Friday with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it had confirmed a defective air bag inflator was to blame for a June 2018 […]
Honda and Hino join SoftBank and Toyota mobility venture
Japanese automakers Honda and Hino are teaming up for a partnership between SoftBank and Toyota for mobility advantages including self-driving cars. SoftBank Corp. and Toyota Motor announced a joint venture for mobility services in 2018, in what they called a “united Japan” effort to deal with the worldwide competition. Honda Motor, Toyota’s competitor, and Hino […]
Honda states any Brexit delay must be long enough to provide stability
Japanese automaker Honda stated any delay to Brexit must be long enough to provide businesses stability whilst BMW is still planning for a “worst-case scenario” no-deal Brexit after lawmakers backed delaying Britain’s exit from the EU. The country’s car sector, which employs over 850,000 people, has quickly gone from a manufacturing success story to posting […]
Honda states Brexit delay must be purposeful to give stability
Japanese automaker Honda stated any delay to Brexit would be “purposeful” and long enough to provide business stability, after British lawmakers voted to ask a delay to Britain’s departure from the European Union. “We are now looking to the government to deliver a clear, legally certain, path forward to prevent no deal and to reach […]
Honda to recall 1.2 million vehicles to replace Takata airbags
Honda Motor stated on Tuesday it is going to recall 1.2 million Honda and Acura vehicles in North America to replace faulty Takata airbags on the driver’s side. The company stated it was aware of one injury associated to the defect, which may have caused the airbag to rupture when it was deployed in an […]
Theresa May says Honda plant closure can’t be blamed on Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May stated Honda’s announcement that it would shut down its factory in England in 2021 was deeply disappointing, however could not be blamed on the nation’s upcoming exit from the European Union. “The decision this week by Honda is one that is deeply disappointing. They have made absolutely clear this is […]
UK PM May told Honda president she was disappointed by plant shut down
British Prime Minister Theresa May talked to the president of Honda to express her disappointment following the automaker’s decision to close a plant in England, May’s spokesman stated on Tuesday. “She said that she had spoken to the president of Honda to express her disappointment at the decision which is part of a worldwide restructure […]
UK disappointed by Honda’s decision to shut down plant
Britain stated on Tuesday it was deeply disappointed by Honda’s decision to shut down its sole British car plant. “The UK is one of the leaders in the development of these technologies and so it is deeply disappointing that this decision has been taken now,” Business Secretary Greg Clark stated. “This is a devastating decision […]
Honda UK plant closure has nothing to do with Brexit
Honda’s decision to close its sole British car plant is not associated with Brexit and is a product of worldwide changes in the industry, the company’s Europe’s boss stated on Tuesday. “This is not a Brexit-related issue for us. This decision has been made on the basis of… global changes,” Honda Senior Vice President for […]
Honda plan to close UK plant is not because of Brexit
Honda plans to shut its British auto plant in Swindon by 2022 with the loss of 3,500 jobs but the decision is not due to Brexit, a local lawmaker informed Reuters on Monday. Justin Tomlinson, who voted for Brexit in 2016, stated he had met with the business minister and representatives from Honda who had […]
Honda plans to front-load UK production prior Brexit
Braced for a possible logistical problem when Britain exits the European Union in March, Honda Motor stated on Friday it was planning to front-load some production at its plant in the nation to ship overseas or develop inventories. The Japanese automaker, which creates the Civic hatchback model at its factory in Swindon, southwest England, might […]
