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Up until now, vision and LiDAR sensors on modern vehicles have focused on making driving safer and more convenient, enabling a range of driver-assistance features. But Honda has uncovered an entirely new use for such sensors: creating safer and better-maintained roadways. In a project funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Honda has shown how these sensors can accurately detect damaged roads and other infrastructure deficiencies. According to the study, the tech could save milli

Early ADAS When advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features first became mainstream, many manufacturers jumped in and made these safety suites compulsory on most models. Some systems were more advanced than the others, but generally speaking, all performed as advertised and intended. One issue in the early days of ADAS is the learning curve that comes with the system, especially with features that take over. Collision Mitigation Braking became a big deal for Honda, with a lawsuit filed a

Honda had a solid start to the year in the United States, with 98,594 vehicles sold in January (up by 1.9% year-on-year), including Acura sales. The automaker says this was a strong result, particularly because sales were hampered by severe winter weather in the second half of the month, which affected the Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Excluding Acura, Honda sold 89,575 vehicles (+1.7%), boosted by strong SUV, passenger car, and hybrid sales. However, sales of the Prelude—a mod

American Honda Hits a Wall in November American Honda concluded November with a disappointing performance in terms of sales volume. Compared to October, which saw a slight 0.5% month-over-month bump, the results for November show a steep decline: total sales slid to 102,824 units, down 16.8% from the previous month. The slowdown cut across just about everything the company sells, whether hybrid, pure combustion, or the few EVs it currently offers. SUV volume – usually Honda's backbone – lost mom

Not an Easy Year for Honda Honda’s 2025 has been plagued by a number of issues, particularly microchip shortages and supply issues, keeping production tight. This resulted in spotty sales and thin dealer inventories during the second half of the year. By the fourth quarter, the strain was clear as sales dipped in multiple crucial segments. Even so, the year-end numbers told a better story. American Honda finished 2025 with 1,430,577 vehicles sold – a 0.5 percent bump over last year and the brand

Most cars tend to be replaced by new generations every five or six years, typically with facelifts at the halfway point, but at Honda, some of its most popular nameplates will be stuck at the back of the revitalization queue much longer. According to a supplier memo seen by Automotive News, several high-volume vehicles will be living on until the end of the decade at the earliest, including the Odyssey, Accord, and HR-V. The same will reportedly be true of the Acura MDX and Integra, which will f

Honda’s next tiny EV will not rely on cuteness alone. The 2026 Honda Super-One, a city-sized electric hatch spun from the N-One kei car, is being engineered to meet full safety rules in markets like Australia and Europe rather than sliding in as a grey import curiosity. The pitch is quite simple, it comes with all the charm of a kei car, with crash protection and driver assistance that feel much more like a regular family car.

Honda Motor is staring down a financial hole it has not seen in nearly seven decades. The company is set to report an operating loss of around 400 billion yen ($2.55 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 2026, as per Reuters. It will mark its first operating loss since going public in 1957. To put that in perspective, the previous fiscal year delivered an operating profit of 1.2 trillion yen. The size of Honda's operating loss would be the second largest among Japanese automakers, trailing on

Beyond the Mid-Cycle Refresh Honda confirmed earlier this year that the FL5-generation Civic Type R is getting an update. Expect some subtle tweaks inside and out to keep the red-badged hatch looking sharp. Normally, that would be enough to keep Type R fans happy. But it turns out Honda has something bigger in the works. At the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, Honda Racing Corporation rolled out the Civic Type R HRC Concept. The camouflaged show car wasn’t just for show – it’s close to production-ready. H

A More Extreme Red-Badged Civic Is Coming The Civic Type R isn’t going anywhere. Honda’s already confirmed a mid-cycle refresh for the current FL5, which would keep most Type R fans happy. But Honda’s been working on something much more serious behind the scenes. Honda Racing Corporation’s Civic Type R HRC Concept broke cover at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, and it’s clear this isn’t just a show car. HRC bosses say they’re pushing ahead with production, so that means a true track-focused flagship t

Tiny EV Hot Hatch Honda looks set to add another name to the list of cars Americans can only admire from a distance. The new Super-One is a compact, kei-inspired electric hatchback built to make daily driving more fun, mixing retro cues with current EV tech. Honda first showed the Super-One as a prototype at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, describing it as a small EV with a focus on making everyday drives more engaging. Production was originally set for 2026, but with launch prep already underway

A Warmer Welcome in Japan Than Elsewhere The Honda Prelude’s comeback has landed differently depending on where you are. In the US, most enthusiasts are still on the fence about a hybrid coupe wearing the Prelude badge. In Japan, though, demand has been strong from the start. Honda may have underestimated just how much weight the Prelude name still carries at home. That early demand led to the first special model, the Honda ON Limited Edition (with black roof and other niceties), which sold out

With the new 2026 Honda Prelude just rolling into U.S. dealer showrooms, it could take some time to see how potential buyers react to the sporty new coupe. In particular, the automaker will be waiting to see how owners feel about the new S+ Shift system. Related: Are You Willing to Pay $63,000 For a Honda Prelude? Some Dealers Think So Kristen Brown The sixth-generation Prelude is

The Elusive V3 Engine V3 engines are about as rare as unicorns, having made only sporadic appearances through motorcycling history. The first known example of such a layout, with two cylinders in one bank of the V and a single on the other, was created by German motorcycle manufacturer DKW in 1955 to power their two-stroke grand prix race bikes.  Suzuki dabbled in this configurati

Not As Affordable As You'd Hope For? Honda has a pretty neat little EV that's coming soon to Japanese showrooms. That car is the Super-One EV, and in some ways, it's a modern rendition of the City Turbo II from the '80s. Its short and stubby bulldog stance is reminiscent of the classic subcompact hatch. The Super-One is just about ready to reach home market customers soon; however, specs and pricing are still up in the air. However, a report from Japan (via Creative311) claims it'll be in the re

If you needed another reason to envy European car buyers for the diversity of their car market, here it is: the Honda Super-N electric city car is coming to the UK market this July. Based on Honda’s iconic N Series kei car platform sold in Japan, the Super-N is inspired by the legendary 1980’s City Turbo II. The Super-N boasts a striking exterior design featuring bulged wheel arches and sporty side sills for a distinctive wide stance, as well as more aggressive bumpers with incorporated aero duc

Word is out that Hot Rod Magazine is rocking and rolling on Route 66 for Hot Rod Drag Week 2026! It’s an all Route 66 year as Hot Rod Power Tour will also be traveling Route 66 for the 100 year anniversary of the famed road. This is a whole new route and a great new experience, for Drag Week 2026 and we’re excited! Here is some of the info, and a link to more, from HotRod.com. Visit the website to get more details and read all about what promises to be a historic Drag Week for 2026.  HOT ROD D

Lone Star Roundup is one of the premier car show destinations every spring, especially for traditional hot rods and customs. It’s happening as we speak, in Austin Texas, and while the show is only Friday and Saturday, there are a ton of other parties and shows and cruises that happen for the couple of days prior to the show. Since I couldn’t head down to Austin, I’m glad that our friend John Jackson from Not Stock Photo has been there all week shooting cool cars and trucks while hanging out with

Forgotten hot rods and race cars all have a story, and some of them are more interesting than others. But regardless of the story, it takes some home work and a lot of research to be able to find the history behind them. When it comes to old dragsters it is often harder than say a funny car or door car that have a name on them or visual clues. Often an old dragster has no bodywork and therefore no real great clues. Even if they have the builder’s name, if nobody is around to help with some of th

Tommy Lee Byrd, The Hot Road Hoarder, has had a VERY busy 2025 racing and show season and now he’s sharing his favorite highlights in this 1 hour special video. Tommy makes some awesome videos, including plenty of show coverage and feature videos. Plus his own projects like the Henry J gasser project, and a few others. All these make for some fun to see, but a full hour of nostalgia drag racing highlights is something pretty special. Check out all the action below and let us know what is your fa

Hot Wheelsis adding three major automakers to its partner roster, announcing new collaborations with Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Toyota. The move is aimed at widening Hot Wheels’ reach beyond traditional die cast collecting, with the brands joining Mattel’s broader push into buildable, display-focused automotive products targeted at enthusiasts and adult collectors.

This one is special. Not only is it a great video of some awesome street racing action both on the streets and the highways of Houston, but also a great look at a younger 1320Video staff. This video was part of the Texas Streets series and you want to check it out. Video Description: Texas Streets returns.. EVADE captures four intense nights in Houston as racers push high-horsepower cars deep into the night, hopping locations and chasing clean runs wherever the roads allow. This installment de

Bending the Rules Technical manoeuvring to push regulatory boundaries for the slightest performance edge without actually breaking any rules is a familiar pattern in all forms of motorsport. Engineers treat the rule book less as rigid regulations and more as a puzzle to be solved, and we have time and again seen race-winning innovations emerge from the grey area between the letter and the spirit of the law. Benetton’s 1994 traction control workaround, the double diffuser introduced by Brawn GP i

A Budget EV Swap With Big Ambitions Electric car conversions are often seen as luxury projects, the kind reserved for classic showpieces and deep-pocketed hobbyists. But one DIY builder has turned that perception upside down. A neglected 1962 Mercury Comet station wagon, once a dusty, non-running relic, has been reborn as a fully electric daily driver using salvaged parts from a wrecked Nissan Leaf. The entire conversion came in under $6,000, relying on resourcefulness rather than rare parts or

Having joined the race to zero emissions, Mercedes-Benz, like other European carmakers, has committed itself to a fully electric future. As quickly as they all joined the race, though, it seems they are just as quickly easing themselves out of it. This is not because the environment is healing, but rather because even America’s best-selling EV manufacturer has dealerships full of unsold inventory. One could conclude, then, that while there is demand for EVs, the supply of EVs in the American mar