Honda and LG Energy Solutions to Build a $4.4 Billion Joint Venture EV Battery Plant in the U.S.

Japan’s Honda Motor Co and battery maker LG Energy Solutions (LGES) are investing $4.4 billion to build a joint venture electric vehicle battery factory in the U.S. The factory will produce lithium ion batteries for Honda and Acura vehicles for the North American market. The battery plant aims to have an annual production capacity of approximately 40GWh, which is enough batteries to power up to 500,000 vehicles.

Eric Walz2022-10-05 10:30 PT

Honda's New EV Friendly Retail Plans Hint at the End of Mega Dealerships

From simplifying the buying process to inventory changes, there's a lot that is going on behind the scenes at Honda. The automaker wants to design more flexible retail spaces that will offer a new purchase experience for its future electric vehicles.

Manish Kharinta2022-07-27 15:00 PT

Honda Teases Prologue EV With GM Ultium Platform and Battery

This teaser image gives us our first look at Honda’s upcoming electric SUV that will be built in partnership with General Motors.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-06-28 15:00 PT

Honda is Developing Three New EV Platforms by 2030, Including One That Will Be Shared With GM, Executive Says

Japan’s Honda Motor Co plans to ramp up its electric vehicle production, producing millions of EVs by 2030, a top executive at the company told Reuters​ on Thursday. The future electric models will be built on three new dedicated EV platforms, one of which will be shared with General Motors.

Eric Walz2022-05-29 10:00 PT

Honda and GM Promise to Manufacture 'Affordable' Electric Vehicles

Honda and General Motors are expanding their partnership to work on electric vehicles together to focus on coming out with more affordable electric cars for consumers to purchase.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-05-17 17:45 PT

Honda Motor Co Plans to Partner with Electronics Giant Sony on a New Electric Vehicle Joint Venture

​Japan’s Honda Motor Co and electronics company Sony have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a new joint venture company to develop and sell electric vehicles and provide mobility services. The agreement would see a legacy automaker developing high tech electric vehicles with a company outside of the auto industry. iPhone maker Apple Inc is seeking a similar partnership for its rumored "Apple Car" project.

Eric Walz2022-04-10 11:00 PT

Honda Invests in Software Startup Helm.ai to Strengthen its Computer Vision and AI Development

Honda Motor Co. has made an investment in Silicon Valley-based software company Helm.ai in order to strengthen its software development in the fields of computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI). Helm.ai has been collaborating with Honda since 2019 through its "Honda Xcelerator," a global open innovation program that supports startups working on innovative technology.

Eric Walz2022-02-27 11:00 PT

Japan’s Honda to Launch a New Electric Vehicle Brand in China Next Year

Japan's Honda Motor plans to launch a new electric vehicle brand in China next year, the company said Wednesday. The new brand will be called "e:N Series". As part of its plans, Honda will only launch battery electric, hydrogen fuel-cell or gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in China starting in 2030.

FutureCar Staff 2021-11-19 15:00 PT

Honda Unveils its New ‘SENSING 360’ Omnidirectional Safety & Advanced Driver Assist System

Honda Motor Co. unveiled its new Honda SENSING 360 omnidirectional safety and driver assist system on Wednesday. The safety technology removes blind spots around the vehicle and helps avoid all types of collisions, as well as reducing the burden on the driver. The system will be available on new Honda vehicles launching in the China market beginning in 2022. It will eventually expand to all Honda models in major global markets by 2030.

Eric Walz2021-11-19 09:00 PT

Honda Has Big Plans for its Electric Prologue SUV Co-Developed with General Motors

Japan’s Honda Motor Co has been working with U.S. automaker General Motors on a fully-electric SUV named the Prologue which will launch in the U.S. in 2024. Honda believes the Prologue SUV will become a big seller and is targeting annual sales of 70,000 units.

Eric Walz2021-10-27 09:45 PT

Honda Ditches Plan for Tackling EVs Alone, Embraces Partnerships

Honda once planned to pursue electric vehicles on its own, but has quickly learned that the strategy won’t work and is now looking for help.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-08-31 21:00 PT

Honda Announces its First Mass-Market EV Named the 'Prologue', it Arrives in 2024

Japan's Honda Motor Co today announced that its first electric vehicle will be an SUV named the “Prologue”, which marks the beginning of the company's transformation to becoming an electric automaker over the next two decades.

Eric Walz2021-08-04 09:00 PT

Honda and AT&T to Offer Expanded in-car Entertainment Options Via the WarnerMedia RIDE App

Automaker Honda Motor Co has teamed up with AT&T in a new partnership to provide more entertainment options for passengers. The expanded in-car entertainment services will be provided through the WarnerMedia RIDE app, which will be offered to Honda and Acura owners that are subscribers of AT&T’s unlimited in-car Wi-Fi plan.

FutureCar Staff 2021-07-03 09:30 PT

Japan’s Honda Commits to Selling Only Electric Vehicles by 2040

​Japan’s Honda Motor Co is ramping up its electric vehicles plans. At his inaugural press conference, newly appointed Honda President and Representative Director Toshihiro Mibe shared the company’s timeline to end the production of internal combustion engine powered vehicles worldwide by 2040.

FutureCar Staff 2021-05-30 13:00 PT

Honda’s Two Electric Vehicles Are Coming in 2024

Both EVs will utilize General Motors’ architecture, while the Japanese automaker will also have hybrid variants of its top-selling models on sale soon.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-04-20 18:00 PT

Honda Legend Sedan Offering Level 3 Self-Driving Technology in Japan

Honda’s claiming that it’s the first automaker to have a production vehicle with a Level 3 autonomous system with the Legend Hybrid EX, which is only available to lease in Japan.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-04-14 07:30 PT

Honda to Stop Selling Gasoline-Only-Powered Cars in Europe by 2022

Honda is aiming to have its entire lineup of vehicles in Europe to offer some type of electrification by the end of 2022. The automaker hasn’t stated whether it will take the same steps in the U.S.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-01-11 07:55 PT

Honda Becomes the World’s First Automaker to Receive Approval to Build Cars With Level-3 Automated Driving Capabilities

Japan's Honda Motor Co. announced that it has received designation for Level-3 automated driving from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). This approval grants Honda permission to deploy an autonomous driving system on new Honda models that can take over from a human driver in some situations, such as when the vehicle is in traffic on the highway.

Eric Walz2020-12-18 10:40 PT

Honda Planning to Unveil Second EV Concept at Beijing Motor Show

The upcoming electric vehicle from Honda looks like it will be larger than the all-electric E, but don’t expect it to come to the U.S.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-10-27 06:00 PT

Honda Partners With SNAM to Expand EV Battery Recycling Plan

Honda may not have an electric vehicle in the United States at the moment, but the Japanese automaker is already looking at what it can do with used electric car batteries.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-05-26 05:00 PT