For years, Honda, aka Big Red, has solidified its empire by producing motorcycles that are not only safe but also appeal to the mass market. In fact, when Honda mass-produced the CB750 FOUR in 1969, it was the first motorcycle in the world with a “parallel four-cylinder SOHC engine, hydraulic disc brakes, double cradle frame, and…
Honda is recalling 256,603 vehicles because of a software flaw that can cause drivers to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash, according to federal regulators. The recall affects Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles with model years 2023-2025, according to a Nov. 17 notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall stems…
International brands led by Tesla are intensifying their efforts to compete with Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturers like BYD, as they showcase advanced intelligence and autonomous-driving technology to attract visitors at the world’s largest import-export trade fair in Shanghai. The 12 major carmakers, including General Motors and Volvo, are leveraging the China International Import Expo (CIIE),…
The Japan Mobility Show kicks off on Thursday with major automakers as well as nontraditional players displaying their latest models of electric vehicles expected to debut in Japan, where battery EVs are still a niche. But one carmaker is generating a lot of attention: China’s BYD, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, with its electric minivehicle…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into reports of engine failure involving more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles, according to documents recently posted on the regulator’s website. The engine failures were initially investigated under a previous NHTSA recall in November 2023, after the Office of Defects Investigation received 414 reports of connecting…
Hyundai has been on an absolute tear lately. Its cars look sharp and its EVs feel futuristic without being goofy. But there’s a reason for Hyundai’s madness, and it’s all designed around stealing market share away from competitors by embracing change rather than rejecting it or moving too slowly. Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily…
Honda is recalling 259,033 vehicles in the U.S. because a small number of them may have a brake pedal defect. The cars’ brake pedal pivot pin was not properly staked during production, meaning the pedal can potentially move side to side, preventing motorists from safely stopping their cars, according to a report from the National…