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Two Japanese automakers are merging and planing to create the third-largest auto manufacturer in the world. It’s a move that hopes to rejuvenate the Japanese auto industry. “Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels,” the Associated Press reports. “The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors Corp. also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses.” The...

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to join forces, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. “We anticipate that if this integration comes to fruition, we will be able to deliver even greater value to a wider customer base,” Nissan’s CEO Makoto Uchida said in a statement.

Key Points * Top Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger, as the two rival companies seek to stay competitive on the road to full electrification. * It is thought the prospective tie-up could create the world’s third-largest auto group by vehicle sales, with 8 million sales annually, according to Citi. * The merger report comes at a time when many auto giants are struggling to cope with increased global competition from bigger EV makers such as Tesla and China’s BYD. ============================================================================== Top Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are understood...

The issue affects 2022–2025 Honda Civic cars plus 2023 and newer Honda CR-V, HR-V, and Acura Integra models. * Honda issued a widespread recall covering 1,693,199 million vehicles with a potential issue in the steering rack. * Due to a production issue with the gearbox worm wheel, a gear within the rack can swell, increasing the steering load in the wheel. * The recall covers 2022 and newer Honda Civics plus 2023 to 2025 Acura Integra, Integra Type S, and Honda CR-V and HR-V models. ========================================================================================== Honda issued a widespread recall that covers 1,693,199 million vehicles that may have an...

* Honda issued a recall that covers 720,810 vehicles due to a potential issue with the fuel pump. * The production issue may lead to cracks forming on the solenoid component of the fuel pump, which could cause a fuel leak and potentially a fire. * The recall affects 2023–2024 Accord and Accord Hybrid, the 2025 Civic and Civic Hybrid, and the 2023–2025 CR-V Hybrid. =========================================================================== Honda ordered a recall of 720,810 vehicles that may have defective fuel pumps. Documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) state that the recall affects the 2023–2024 Accord and Accord Hybrid,...

Honda is launching a new series of EVs called the "0 Series" with two concepts: a van-like vehicle called the Space-Hub and a sleeker but still funky family car called the Saloon. "Saloon" may be European for sedan but instead of a traditional three-box car, Honda's Saloon is a big, wedge-shaped thing. Debuting at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, don't think it's just another one of those concepts that'll never see a real street because Honda has confirmed that the Saloon will become a production model in North America in 2026. Intended as the flagship of the 0 Series, the...

The company estimates that only one percent of the vehicles named in the recall will actually need repairs. Honda on Friday issued a recall for nearly a quarter-million vehicles built between 2015 and 2020 over a defect that can cause serious engine damage. The recall affects certain Hondas powered by the company's V6 engine. Namely, the Pilot for model years 2016, 2018, and 2019, as well as Ridgelines for model years 2017 and 2019. Odysseys from 2018 and 2019 are also affected. There are a couple of Acuras named as well, specifically the 2015-2020 TLX and the 2016-2020 MDX. Honda...

South Korean automaker Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers. Hyundai said Monday it will raise factory worker pay 25% by 2028, matching the general wage increase won by the UAW during that period. Toyota raised factory pay 9% to 10% starting in January, while Honda said it will increase wages 11% during the same period. Labor experts say the increases are at least in part aimed at thwarting UAW President Shawn Fain’s strategy of trying to organize U.S. auto plants run by...

A federal judge on Tuesday refused to bring back a class action lawsuit alleging four auto manufacturers had violated Washington state’s privacy laws by using vehicles’ on-board infotainment systems to record and intercept customers’ private text messages and mobile phone call logs. The Seattle-based appellate judge ruled that the practice does not meet the threshold for an illegal privacy violation under state law, handing a big win to automakers Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and General Motors, which are defendants in five related class action suits focused on the issue. One of those cases, against Ford, had been dismissed on appeal previously....

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Apparently in the aftermath of the trans-gender terror attack in Nashville the people at the American Honda Motor Company have removed almost all mention of the 2023 Honda Fit from their website. Past versions of the website have also been removed from view on Google.

PGA National Resort is home to a variety of animals, and sometimes, the wildlife roam around the golf course during competition at The Honda Classic. Check out some of the best encounters as players meet animals on the PGA TOUR.

Why did Honda make an anti-marriage commercial?Honda is in the business of selling cars.So why did they make this anti-marriage commercial?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUEnhpRQErQ

For the 2023 model year, American Honda announces the return of 11 on-road motorcycle models. From cruisers to miniMOTOs, scooters and sport bikes, the announcement includes a diverse range of motorcycles that showcase the breadth of Honda's lineup. The highlight of the announcement is the new "T" trim level of the Rebel 1100 platform. The Rebel 1100T DCT builds on the success of Honda's "new-school" cruiser platform with "bagger" styling (including wind protection and substantial cargo space), as well as Honda's advanced dual clutch transmission (DCT). In addition to this new version, the standard Rebel 1100 is back in both...

China is losing its influence; it’s in decline. At the same time, however, China, ruled by a despotic regime, is responsible for 28.7 percent of global manufacturing output (more than 10 percentage points ahead of its No. 1 rival, the United States). This utter dependence on China for manufacturing must be stopped. As I write this, three countries are working to siphon customers away from China. Will their efforts prove to be successful?I speak from experience when I say the following: communist China is not a fun place to live in. Moreover, with its frequent power cuts and the Chinese...

Automotive giant Honda has come under fire after it asked workers at one of its US factories to repay hundred of dollars in bonuses they received earlier this month, saying it overpaid many of the checks in error and now needs that extra money back. The brazen reneging from the car manufacturer came on Tuesday, when staff at the Marysville Honda Motors Co. factory in Ohio - which employs thousands of workers - were sent a memo demanding they give back money from overpaid bonuses. The amount of each overpayment is currently unclear, as it varies from person to person...

Would be most appreciative for any advice. Need to add accessories like crash bars, skid plates, tank and top bag, windshield extender, etc. If youse guys have experience, your thoughts would be most welcome. I considered a KLR 650 (too heavy and still needed doo-hickey and thermobob) and several other small "adventure" bikes but finally settled on this. Love it so far.Have about 300 miles so far, mostly practicing riding in sand and standing.Several years ago, I owned a cruiser but have never done any off-road motorcycling so still need a lot of practice.That said, I do ride a mountain...

This is it! No more leaks, no more teasers, just pure unadulterated motorcycle in the metal unveiled by Honda. We covered the “leaks” just hours before the official launch here, and this is the final-final reveal media that the whole world was treated to for the launch. Young Machine doesn’t disappoint with the coverage once again, with the Hawk11 being one of the prominent displays at this year’s Osaka Motorcycle Show. The model that was “leaked” had a blue paint job, the Honda fielded a silver and black-colored Hawk for the show. The custom Hawk11 was rolled out into the...

In December 2014, I bought a Honda Fit right off the lot. It had 23 miles, and I paid $20,814.80, including accessories and an extended warranty. This December, a buzzy startup called Carvana drove away with my car, cutting me a check for $20,905 — leaving me with a profit of $90.20. Not only that, but Carvana’s offer was $5,000 higher than Vroom, $6,000 higher than TrueCar, and $7,500 higher than CarMax. Carvana’s offer changed day by day, too: the final one I accepted was $1,338 higher than its lowest quote. I knew I had everything going for me —...