Tag: honda
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Toyota And Honda Oppose Proposed U.S. Bill That Would Favor Union-Made EVs
Following a new proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at increasing the scope of tax incentives for EV buyers, Toyota and Honda have publicly criticized a measure that would add another $4,500 in incentives for union-made vehicles. Although both Toyota and Honda operate manufacturing plants in the U.S., neither they nor any other…
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Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China
One after another, Chinese technology giants have announced their plans for the auto space throughout the past couple of months. Some internet businesses, such as search engine provider Baidu, made a decision to recruit support from a conventional carmaker to create cars. Xiaomi, which makes its smartphones but has stressed for many years it’s a…
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Chris Harris’ Fast ELECTRIC Car Buying Guide: Tesla, Taycan, Polestar, Honda e | Top Gear: Series 30
Whilst filming the new series, Chris Harris found some time to run down the best (and the not-so-best) EVs on sale right now. But which should get your wallet’s attention? The Polestar 2, Tesla Model 3, Honda e, Porsche Taycan or Ford Mustang Mach E? Don’t miss a new episode of Top Gear this Sunday,…
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Honda appoints Japan R&D chief Toshihiro Mibe as its new president and CEO, succeeding Takahiro Hachigo
Honda has announced that its president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo will step down from his post on April 1. He will be succeeded by Toshihiro Mibe, the automaker’s head of research and development. The announcement of Mibe’s appointment was made by the automaker last Friday. Mibe, who has been president of the R&D unit since…
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The Story Of How And Why Three-Wheel ATVs Were Banned
Possibly it’s peculiarity of my age and youth which the ban of three-wheel ATVs (or even ATCs, as Honda called these ) held a type of legendary but mysterious place in my creativity. This ’s it’so gratifying to observe the story laid out in this beautiful movie from FortNine. Because of growing up in the…
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Honda Aims To Be First Carmaker To Mass-Produce Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles
Honda is looking to become the world’s first carmaker to mass produce Level 3 autonomous vehicles, as per Reuters. These cars will be capable of driving themselves in congested motorway traffic while legally allowing drivers to take their eyes off the road. The Japanese government has already awarded Honda a safety certification for its ‘Traffic…
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Chris Harris Thinks The Honda E Is A Great EV, But Would He Buy One?
Up until recently, the Renault Zoe had the electric subcompact market all to itself. However, that niche now includes other offerings such as the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa-e, the Peugeot e-208, the MINI Cooper SE and the Honda e. The Japanese model came out last year, having been previewed by a pre-production concept, and it’s a head-turner.…
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Honda Joins FCA In EU Emissions Pooling Scheme With Tesla
Desperate times call for desperate measures, it seems. Back in April of 2019, Fiat Chrysler agreed to pay Tesla hundreds of millions of dollars in order to include the EV maker’s cars in its fleet and avoid paying fines for not complying with the EU’s tough new emissions regulations. Ford looked at Volvo recently and…
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Honda e Put To The Test Through The Streets Of London
All too often, we see car reviews that take vehicles into environments (usually racetracks) where owners will almost never venture. This review Honda e from CarWow is a little different. As the Honda e has been designed for urban use, the British publication put it to the test through London, the kind of place where…
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Unmarked Mustang GT Police Car Nabs Honda Accord Trying To Race A Tesla Model 3
The driver of a silver Honda Accord has been filmed getting pulled by an unmarked police vehicle in Florida while seemingly attempting to race a Tesla Model 3 off the lights. If you skip the video below ahead to the 1:10 mark, then you will understand a Tesla Model 3 sitting Honda Accord next to…