GM+Honda+Cruise prepare for 2026 launch of driverless taxis in Japan

Cruise, General Motors (GM) and Honda have announced plans for a joint venture that will begin a driverless ridehail service in Japan in early 2026, pending regulatory approvals. The new service, named Cruise Origin, will be purpose built as a driverle… Continue reading GM+Honda+Cruise prepare for 2026 launch of driverless taxis in Japan

Supercharged H2 side-x-side developed by Japan’s best guns for Dakar

HySE, a Japanese research association that includes some of the country’s best and brightest in hydrogen engines and off-roading, such as Honda, Toyota and Yamaha, is preparing a hydrogen ICE-powered side-by-side for debut at Dakar 2024. The all-new Hy… Continue reading Supercharged H2 side-x-side developed by Japan’s best guns for Dakar

Honda’s autonomous work vehicle goes on patrol at Toronto Pearson Airport

Back in March, Honda announced that it was looking for partners to test its rolling electric platform “designed to enhance workforce productivity and support repetitive tasks.” Now the AWV has been given inspection duties at Toronto Pearson Airport.Con… Continue reading Honda’s autonomous work vehicle goes on patrol at Toronto Pearson Airport

Honda’s new motorcycle E-Clutch makes the left lever entirely optional

The idea of a clutchless motorcycle just feels wrong to some riders. After many years trying to sell fully automatic motorcycles, Honda has come up with a “best of both worlds” E-Clutch system that lets you use or ignore the left lever as you please.Co… Continue reading Honda’s new motorcycle E-Clutch makes the left lever entirely optional

Honda electrifies micro van for clean and quiet inner-city hauling

Honda has announced a 210-km electrified version of its cute-but-capable gas-powered N-Van, as part of the company’s mission to sell only electric vehicles in Japan by 2030.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Va… Continue reading Honda electrifies micro van for clean and quiet inner-city hauling

Review: 2023 Honda CR-V offers continuity with change

Honda USA has made and sold hundreds of thousands of CR-V models every year since 2007 and it’s by far Honda’s most popular model in the US. The sixth-generation CR-V arrived for 2023. Is it exciting? No. Is it fast and fun? Also no. Is it extremely pr… Continue reading Review: 2023 Honda CR-V offers continuity with change

Vulnerabilities in Honda eCommerce Platform Exposed Customer, Dealer Data

Vulnerabilities found by a researcher in a Honda ecommerce platform used for equipment sales exposed customer and dealer information.
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Honda adds Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve to side-by-side lineup

Honda has announced a new addition to its side-by-side UTV lineup. The new Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve is wider and longer than the standard four-seat 1000R-4 to add more off-road capability in rough terrain.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Trans… Continue reading Honda adds Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve to side-by-side lineup

Honda patents crotch-firing, torso-hugging detachable motorcycle airbag

Honda has patented a new type of airbag system for motorcycles, which would rapidly inflate in a crash or fall situation, wrap around the rider’s torso in a great big hug, and detach from the bike to protect the rider when the two are separated.Continu… Continue reading Honda patents crotch-firing, torso-hugging detachable motorcycle airbag

Honda is looking for partners for on-site testing of its 3rd-gen AWV

Back in 2018, Honda chopped off the top half of an ATV to make a modular platform capable of lugging stuff around construction sites, and installed some autonomous vehicle tech so that it could do so without a human worker on board. That Autonomous Wor… Continue reading Honda is looking for partners for on-site testing of its 3rd-gen AWV