Japan's answer to the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal and Lucid Air revealed but is the high-tech, luxury Afeela 1 electric car really going to match its rivals in the "era of autonomous driving"?

Japan's answer to the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal and Lucid Air revealed but is the high-tech, luxury Afeela 1 electric car really going to match its rivals in the "era of autonomous driving"?

8 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, will launch its first model in the US in 2026.The Afeela 1 sedan made its ‘near-production’ debut at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week, ...Read more
Honda's bold new cars revealed: Hi-tech electric cars to end dangerous driving with the aim of 'zero traffic collision fatalities' in its answer to the BYD Seal and Tesla Model Y EVs

Honda's bold new cars revealed: Hi-tech electric cars to end dangerous driving with the aim of 'zero traffic collision fatalities' in its answer to the BYD Seal and Tesla Model Y EVs

8 Jan 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Honda has debuted two brand new EV prototypes at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with high-level autonomous driving technology.Dubbed the 0 Saloon and 0 SUV, Honda is planning on ...Read more
Sleeping giant awakens: New Japanese car making powerhouse takes shape as Honda and Nissan merger progresses but will Mitsubishi make it a trio to tackle BYD, Toyota, MG and more?

Sleeping giant awakens: New Japanese car making powerhouse takes shape as Honda and Nissan merger progresses but will Mitsubishi make it a trio to tackle BYD, Toyota, MG and more?

31 Dec 2024 by John Law

Nissan is in dire straits and another Japanese carmaker is coming to the rescue. Forging an official bond through a memorandum of understanding in March, Honda and Nissan are now taking steps towards ...Read more
James Cleary's Top 5 cars of 2024: From Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to Volvo EX30

James Cleary's Top 5 cars of 2024: From Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to Volvo EX30

30 Dec 2024 by James Cleary

It’s a year that will likely go down as an historical turning point for the Aussie new car market. With local manufacturing now a tiny spec in the rear view mirror, the long-predicted new wave ...Read more
This century's duds: Disappointing replacements for the Ford Territory, Nissan Pulsar, Suzuki Swift, Holden Barina, Jeep XJ and others that dropped the ball | Opinion

This century's duds: Disappointing replacements for the Ford Territory, Nissan Pulsar, Suzuki Swift, Holden Barina, Jeep XJ and others that dropped the ball | Opinion

29 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

No new car is perfect. Far from it.But some are so profoundly disappointing, falling so short of expectations, that they tarnish reputations and even lead to dire long-term consequences. Especially ...Read more
A Honda hero returns: 2026 Honda Prelude back as a sporty two-door coupe with hybrid power to tackle Toyota 86 and Nissan Z and a question mark for Australia

A Honda hero returns: 2026 Honda Prelude back as a sporty two-door coupe with hybrid power to tackle Toyota 86 and Nissan Z and a question mark for Australia

18 Dec 2024 by Chris Thompson

Honda has confirmed the new Honda Prelude will go on sale from late 2025 to early 2026, with hybrid power and a design very faithful to the prototype. Read more
Enough already! Updates on the redesigned Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 - and why Kia may save the day for buyers of affordable quality small cars

Enough already! Updates on the redesigned Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 - and why Kia may save the day for buyers of affordable quality small cars

8 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

The small-car segment is stagnant at the moment and consumers are starting to wonder where the replacements for the ageing Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30 are, amongst others. Well, some are ...Read more
Japan's fight back against China: Honda prepares for new solid-state battery tech battle, with Nissan and Toyota already on the path to volume production as MG, Chery and GWM lead the race

Japan's fight back against China: Honda prepares for new solid-state battery tech battle, with Nissan and Toyota already on the path to volume production as MG, Chery and GWM lead the race

4 Dec 2024 by James Cleary

Honda has unveiled a demonstration production line for solid-state batteries as a prelude to a full-scale assault on the new technology. Read more
Standout Japanese small car levels up for 2025 by going hybrid-only: 2025 Honda Civic drops petrol from the range and adds design and software tech upgrades for a modest price rise as the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf rival prepares for battle

Standout Japanese small car levels up for 2025 by going hybrid-only: 2025 Honda Civic drops petrol from the range and adds design and software tech upgrades for a modest price rise as the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf rival prepares for battle

4 Dec 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Honda has announced the Civic will transition to a hybrid-only lineup for 2025, as the brand makes minor design tweaks and adds upgraded software technology to the range.The base-model 1.5-litre ...Read more
The V6 4WD we need in Australia! 2026 Honda Passport revealed overseas as a competitor to Toyota LandCruiser Prado, Hyundai Santa Fe XRT and Nissan Pathfinder

The V6 4WD we need in Australia! 2026 Honda Passport revealed overseas as a competitor to Toyota LandCruiser Prado, Hyundai Santa Fe XRT and Nissan Pathfinder

14 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Honda has unveiled its most “off-road capable” SUV ever in the US, the fourth-generation Passport, but sadly there are no plans to launch it Down Under. ...Read more
More than 16,000 cars hit with urgent recall notice: Owners of Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda ZR-V and Honda Civic Type R urged to visit dealer

More than 16,000 cars hit with urgent recall notice: Owners of Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda ZR-V and Honda Civic Type R urged to visit dealer

8 Nov 2024 by John Law

A wide-reaching recall has been issued by Honda Australia concerning 16,001 vehicles sold between 2021 and 2024.  ...Read more
New-look Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Mazda3 rival goes hybrid only... except for Civic Type R: 2025 Honda Civic Australian release is imminent

New-look Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Mazda3 rival goes hybrid only... except for Civic Type R: 2025 Honda Civic Australian release is imminent

1 Nov 2024 by John Law

The 2025 Honda Civic will go hybrid only when it arrives in Australia imminently, except of course for the flagship Type R.  ...Read more
Eye-popping new Japanese sports car spotted: Upcoming Honda Prelude sports car will look like its sleek concept as hybrid Hyundai i30 sedan N rival spotted testing in Germany: Report

Eye-popping new Japanese sports car spotted: Upcoming Honda Prelude sports car will look like its sleek concept as hybrid Hyundai i30 sedan N rival spotted testing in Germany: Report

18 Oct 2024 by Chris Thompson

There’s good news and bad news if you were interested in the idea of the Honda Prelude sports car revival. ...Read more
The rising cost of new vehicles exposed: Why your Toyota Camry, Toyota C-HR, Honda Civic, Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Nissan X-Trail are more expensive

The rising cost of new vehicles exposed: Why your Toyota Camry, Toyota C-HR, Honda Civic, Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Nissan X-Trail are more expensive

28 Sep 2024 by Stephen Ottley

A study of prices from September 2019 to September 2024 highlights some key models have risen sharply, but as the strong sales continue it appears customers have accepted the new pricing reality. Read more
Crucial safety upgrades and price cut for expanded 2025 Honda HR-V range to better challenge Toyota Corolla Cross and Nissan Juke

Crucial safety upgrades and price cut for expanded 2025 Honda HR-V range to better challenge Toyota Corolla Cross and Nissan Juke

11 Sep 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The 2025 Honda HR-V has arrived with more safety equipment, revised interior design, more sound deadening and — rarely — a lower price. ...Read more
Guess which country buys more Tesla Model Ys than any other car? Here's the No.1 best selling cars around the world, from the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Ranger

Guess which country buys more Tesla Model Ys than any other car? Here's the No.1 best selling cars around the world, from the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Ranger

8 Sep 2024 by Laura Berry

Not every body is in love with the Ford Ranger utes like Australia is and around the world different tastes means different No.1 selling cars - here's the list of the most popular cars for 11 ...Read more
Is Honda's first Aussie-bound electric SUV just around the corner? Honda's first EV is rumoured to be CR-V-sized SUV due in 2026 to battle the Tesla Model Y, Toyota bZ4X and Hyundai Ioniq 5

Is Honda's first Aussie-bound electric SUV just around the corner? Honda's first EV is rumoured to be CR-V-sized SUV due in 2026 to battle the Tesla Model Y, Toyota bZ4X and Hyundai Ioniq 5

3 Sep 2024 by Dom Tripolone

There are hints out of the US that an electric Honda CR-V might be around the corner. Read more
Vital upgrades for popular small SUV: 2025 Honda HR-V gets more hybrid variants and extra safety to battle the Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid and Hyundai Kona hybrid

Vital upgrades for popular small SUV: 2025 Honda HR-V gets more hybrid variants and extra safety to battle the Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid and Hyundai Kona hybrid

2 Sep 2024 by Samuel Irvine

An updated Honda HR-V compact SUV has been announced for the Australian market. It brings another hybrid variant and increased safety tech. Read more
Popular family cars hit with four star safety rating: 2025 Honda CR-V and Honda ZR-V called out by ANCAP in a blow for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Corolla Cross Hybrid rivals

Popular family cars hit with four star safety rating: 2025 Honda CR-V and Honda ZR-V called out by ANCAP in a blow for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Corolla Cross Hybrid rivals

27 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Honda Australia has been called out for leaving vital safety gear off Australian vehicles. Read more
Game-changing car set for a return: Honda confirms the return of the supercar-shaming NSX as a full blown electric car

Game-changing car set for a return: Honda confirms the return of the supercar-shaming NSX as a full blown electric car

19 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Honda has announced plans for an "NSX-type" EV. ...Read more
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