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Another day, another recall, and this time it involves Honda (which also dabbles in reusable rockets, by the way). The automaker is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to alert over 259,000 drivers of a recall affecting three vehicle models spanning 2021 to 2025. They include the...
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In news that sounds almost straight out of an alternate universe, Honda, more famous for reliable Civics and fuss-free lawnmowers, has successfully launched and landed an experimental reusable rocket. Meanwhile, SpaceX, the old hand of the private space sector, is blowing things up (again), this time due to a pressure...
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Honda unveiled two EV prototypes that are CES 2025-bound, both labeled under the so-called Honda 0 Series. One is the familiar/similar bullet-shaped four-door concept many saw/gasped at CES 2024, while the other is a new design, possibly pointing to an EV SUV or (fingers crossed) Odyssey minivan. These cars are built...
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Thanks to a great reception and numerous requests following its reveal at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Show, the sixth generation Honda Prelude is bound for U.S. shores next year. After gauging interest for the concept at the Japanese car show, Honda realized that the demand for the Prelude was too big to ignore. When it goes...
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Honda has revealed the first V-3 engine ever with force induction, and an electric one at that. Not only is it a looker, but the water-cooled engine arranges three pistons in a 75-degree vee—two angled towards the front and one towards the rear—and sports electric forced induction. It's meant for large-displacement...
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Pretty much any new car sold these days offers a connection to the internet in some form for fashion. This is to power smart capabilities, like onboard navigation and a plethora of other functions. However, some automakers are allegedly selling driver data to third parties at incredibly low prices, and it's not always...
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Honda has refreshed its beloved Civic Si mostly in the looks and tech department for a small bump in its asking price. Buyers now get heated front thrones as standard and the return of optional summer tires, among other improvements. Speaking of return, the Civic Hybrid is back after a long hiatus, this time with up...
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Honda has released a new compact e-scooter meant for city travel, recreational sightseeing, and campus cruising, as long as the rider does not mind looking like they're riding a giant sim card on wheels. Or a briefcase. Or a giant Square accessory, or...well, you get the idea.
Remember the Honda Motocompo from the...
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Honda of America has issued a recall affecting a batch of Acura TLX four-door sedans sold in the United States. It sounds like a massive recall, but it really isn't by the number, anyway. The issue is still very crucial if you happen to own or plan to own one of the vehicles affected by robot sabotage.
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Look out for Honda-Sony's 2025 electric vehicle(s) that will allow you to play your favorite PlayStation games while in autonomous drive mode.
The Japanese mashup of Honda and Sony that came about earlier this year has eyes on the electric vehicle (EV) market pie. One idea that has emerged from this joint venture...
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Earlier this year, we wrote about a vulnerability in Honda’s remote keyless entry (RKE) system that hackers could exploit to lock, unlock, and start certain Honda and Acura vehicles. This particular vulnerability was the result of Honda using fixed codes in its RKE system. Many Honda and Acura key fobs send the same...
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We can sometimes forget how deeply computers are integrated into our lives beyond standard computing devices like phones, laptops, and desktop PCs. The hackability of computer systems beyond these devices can be a stark reminder of the ubiquity of computer systems. Just last week, a hacker was found to have stolen 400...
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Be honest, do the names "Honda" or "Sony" come immediately to mind when thinking about electric vehicles and EV brands? Probably not, though let's check back at the end of the decade and see where thing are at. As automakers continue to steer their efforts towards battery powered cars, Honda and Sony are forming an...
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Earlier this month, a U.S. Appeals Court ruled in favor of Qualcomm following an FTC antitrust lawsuit. Qualcomm was cleared after "no evidence" of anticompetitive behavior was found, and the company's $5 billion a year licensing business was left unscathed. Now, car and tech companies are up in arms, requesting that...
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In the words of Ron Burgundy, "I'm not even mad, that's amazing!" Honda is setting out to deliver the world's faster lawnmower with its Mean Mower V2. Don't ask us why -- it seems like a silly crown for a distinguished automotive giant like Honda to seek, but the results will no doubt be a crowd pleaser.
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Following Honda's unveiling of a concept version of its third-generation Insight hybrid back in December, the Japanese automaker has pulled the wraps off the production version of the vehicle. As we reported last year, not much has changed in the translation from concept to production model with the only major...
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Honda has been rather hit of miss in recent years with its dedicated hybrid vehicles. The first-generation Insight was a spunky, CRX-esque two-seat hybrid that was incredibly efficient (up to 70 mpg), but not exactly a practical vehicle. Honda followed up with the second-generation Insight in 2009 (which looked like a...
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Honda hasn't exactly had the best track record with hybrid vehicles, as we've seen with sales dudes like the original Honda Accord Hybrid, the Civic Hybrid along with the unloved CR-Z and second-generation Insight. But the company is still pressing forwards with its electrified vehicle efforts as witnessed by the...
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It seemed for a moment that the WannaCry ransomware that wreaked havoc at hospitals across Europe had been neutralized, but apparently it is still causing disruptions. The latest report comes from Honda Motor Co., which said on Wednesday that it had to shut down one of its factories in Japan after discovering that...
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Honda is trying to catch up with it competitors, announcing plans to reveal its first dedicated electric vehicle by the end of 2017 and introduce self-driving vehicles by 2025. Honda has been working tirelessly to revamp its automobile line and increase its popularity among buyers.
Seven and a half years feels like...
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Earlier this week, Waymo gave us all an early look at its Chrysler Pacific Hybrid minivan that is outfitted with all the hardware necessary for fully autonomous driving. We first learned of the partnership between Alphabet (the parent company of Waymo) and Chrysler back in early May, and now all 100 vehicles have been...
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In late May, Hyundai became the first automaker to officially support Android Auto with a software update to its 2015 (and newer) Sonata midsize sedans. At the time, Hyundai said that it would add support for Apple CarPlay at a later date. This week, however, Honda announced that is refreshed 2016 Honda Accord, a...
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