December |
- Honda takes home more 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Awards than any other brand with the Civic and Accord named 10Best cars and CR-V a 10Best SUV.
- Acura Integra Type S earns 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Cars award.
- The 2024 Honda Ridgeline goes on sale, including a more rugged and off-road capable pickup Ridgeline TrailSport.
- Honda and Acura begin Certified Pre-Owned leasing to expand entry options for young, first-time premium buyers.
- Honda begins sales of the new "WR-V" SUV in Japan.
- Isuzu and Honda begin demonstration testing of a fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck on public roads in Japan.
- Honda, Tokuyama, and Mitsubishi Corporation conduct a joint demonstration of a decarbonizing data center using by-product hydrogen and a stationary fuel cell power station designed to reuse fuel cell systems from FCEVs.
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November |
- The all-new Honda Motocompacto e-Scooter, a fun-to-ride all-electric personal mobility device goes on sale.
- Honda develops the world's first Honda E-Clutch for its motorcycles.
- The Ohio Department of Transportation taps Honda to lead a two-year project to advance its road condition management system.
- Ohio State University (OSU) and Honda announce the creation of a new battery cell research and development center to be based at OSU.
- Honda Prelude Concept makes its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, following its global debut at the Japan Mobility Show in October.
- Honda announces the introduction of the new "Honda SENSING 360+" omnidirectional safety and driver-assistive system, with plans to begin application for models in China in 2024 followed by a global expansion.
- Honda is named the #1 Mainstream Brand in Residual Values for the third straight year with four models named to ALG's Annual Top Retained Value list.
- Honda announces future electric motorcycle business initiatives, including an updated global annual sales target of 4 million electric motorcycles for 2030, introduction of 30 electric models globally by 2030.
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October |
- Honda begins sales of the all-new N-BOX in Japan.
- Honda introduces its all-electric prototype Honda Autonomous Work Mower at the Equip Exposition 2023.
- The two-motor hybrid electric system in the Honda Accord wins the prestigious "Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems" award.
- Honda and Mitsubishi Corporation sign a MoU to explore new businesses in the EV age, including battery management systems and smart-charging, V2G services.
- Honda and Discovery Education launch a new multi-year safety initiative to advance teen driver safety education and awareness.
- Honda Aircraft Company reveals the name and key milestones of the "HondaJet Echelon" its next-generation light business jet.
- Honda demonstrates its full-electric prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle at the Toronto Pearson Airport showcasing its new value for airfield operations.
- Honda announces plans to introduce the Civic hybrid as both sedan and hatchback models in the U.S. in 2024, with production at Honda of Canada Mfg. and the Honda Indiana Auto Plant.
- Honda, GM and Cruise announce plans to begin driverless ride service in Japan starting in early 2026 and enter a MoU aiming to establish a joint venture to provide a driverless ride hail service in Japan.
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September |
- Honda reaches an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its EV models in North America.
- BMW, Ford and Honda announce creation of ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company focused on optimizing electric vehicle grid services.
- The new American Honda Collection Hall opens its doors, a museum and showcase for Honda product history in the U.S.
- The Honda East Liberty Auto Plant earns the Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Platinum Achievement Award from the Ohio EPA.
- Honda Performance Development joins Honda Racing Corporation to establish a global Honda motorsports organization — to become HRC-US in January 2024.
- Honda launches its first V8 engine — the new Honda Marine BF350 at Genoa Boat Show.
- Honda partners with local dealer associations to expand its electric ride-on vehicle program (with Shogo) for hospitalized children across the U.S.
- Honda announces new agreements with EVgo and Electrify America, giving Honda and Acura EV customers access to the largest EV charging networks in North America.
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August |
- The all-new 2023 Honda Pilot SUV earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+.
- Acura debuts its first all-electric models, the 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S.
- Acura previews the Electric Vision design study at Monterey Car Week, its latest concept for an EV performance vehicle.
- Honda contributes $500,000 to Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts.
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July |
- Acura and Bang & Olufsen™ launch a new premium audio collaboration for all future Acura models, to start with the all-new 2024 Acura ZDX.
- Honda celebrates 25 years of powersports production in South Carolina.
- Honda Motor Co-founder Takeo Fujisawa is inducted posthumously into the Automotive Hall of Fame.
- Honda North Carolina Manufacturing begins production of Honda ATVs.
- Seven of the world's leading automakers (BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV) create a joint venture to create a high-powered charging network across North America.
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June |
- Honda creates new Honda Driver Coaching smartphone app, designed to advance teen driver safety education and awareness.
- The Acura 2024 ZDX electric vehicle marks the first Acura integration of Google built-in for seamless on-the-go connectivity.
- The 2024 Honda CR-V goes on sale, adding a new hybrid-electric powered Sport-L trim.
- The 2024 Acura Integra Type S makes its racing debut at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
- Acura announces that the 2024 Acura Integra Type S will arrive June 19 at Acura dealers nationwide.
- The 2024 Honda Prologue to offer customers the latest digital services technology, including Google built-in, as well as Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto™.
- LG Energy Solution and Honda mark a major construction milestone, installing the first steel beam for L-H Battery, Inc., their new joint venture EV battery facility in Ohio.
- American Honda leads all automakers with five Honda and Acura models in Top 10 on Cars.com 2023 American-Made Index – and nine models in the Top 15.
- The Honda Aircraft Company rolls out its first Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales initiative.
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May |
- Honda and GS Yuasa sign a joint venture agreement to establish Honda GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd. to research and develop lithium-ion batteries and battery production methods.
- Honda launches the e:Ny1 all-electric vehicle that combines comfort, performance and technology in a stylish B-segment SUV.
- Honda and Isuzu to partner on the development and supply of the fuel cell system for a fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck scheduled to launch in 2027.
- Honda announces plans to participate in the FIA Formula One® World Championship from the 2026 season as the power unit supplier for the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team.
- Honda Anna Engine Plant in Ohio produces 30-millionth engine as the company prepares for its electrified future.
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April |
- Honda safety engineer Eric Heitkamp receives the U.S. Government Award for Safety Engineering Excellence, the highest honor by the U.S. Department of Transportation, for his work in leading the creation of a groundbreaking front passenger airbag design.
- Honda celebrates the grand opening of its new $16 million, 66,000-square-foot Post-Production Option facility located on the campus of Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant. This new facility serves as a hub for the installation of a series of accessory option packages for vehicles produced at AAP.
- Acura reveals its all-new 2024 Acura Integra Type S, ahead of its public debut at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
- POSCO Holdings Inc. (POSCO) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. begin exploring a comprehensive partnership toward the realization of carbon neutrality.
- Honda exhibited the world premiere in China of two prototype models, the e:NP2 Prototype and the e:NS2 Prototype, and one concept model, the e:N SUV at Auto Shanghai 2023.
- Honda and the Honda USA Foundation announce more than $2.7 million in funding to a variety of environmental education and conservation initiatives across the U.S.
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March |
- Honda begins operation of a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in California, marking the company’s first step toward future commercialization of zero-emission backup power generation.
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and KPIT Technologies Limited (KPIT Technologies) reach a basic agreement on a partnership for software development.
- Hitachi, Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd, JICC-01 Limited Partnership and Hitachi Astemo Ltd., determine the change in capital structure of Hitachi Astemo including Honda acquiring common shares and the capital participation of JICC.
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February |
- Honda announces that it will continue electrifying its products but also take a proactive approach to increase the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier and strive to expand its hydrogen business.
- Automotive Hall of Fame announces induction of Takeo Fujisawa, co-founder of the Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Three Acura models (2023 Acura Integra, MDX, RDX) and five Honda models (2023 Honda Civic Hatchback, Civic Sedan, CR-V, HR-V, Odyssey) earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK rating or better for 2023.
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Ascend Elements, Inc., reach basic agreement to collaborate toward stable procurement of resources from recycled lithium-ion battery resources in North America.
- Honda and LG Energy Solution hold the official groundbreaking ceremony for a new joint venture EV battery plant over 2 million square feet in size, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio.
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January |
- Honda associates at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio start production of the all-new 2023 Honda Accord, marking 40 years of auto production in the U.S.
- The 2023 Acura Integra is honored as 2023 North American Car of the Year.
- LG Energy Solution and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. formally establish the battery production joint venture.
- Honda reaches its 30 million vehicle production milestone in the U.S.
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) reach a basic agreement toward collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery.
- The new 2024 Integra Type S prototype makes its North American debut at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.
- Acura wins its third consecutive Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona at the Daytona International Speedway.
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