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technology3 hours ago

Honda Debuts Base Station Prototype: A Lightweight, Modular Towable Camper for Everyday Adventures

Honda today unveiled the Base Station Prototype, a lightweight, modular towable travel trailer designed to be towed by compact SUVs and fit in a standard garage. It offers seven feet of standing space when raised, a queen bed with an optional bunk, removable side windows, ambient lighting, and modular accessories such as an external kitchen and shower. Powered by lithium batteries with solar panels, it can operate off-grid or be connected to campsite power or a Honda generator. Built on Honda’s Man Maximum/Machine Minimum philosophy, it aims to democratize camping and expand Honda’s adventure-ready lineup. Prototype; not a final product.

via Honda Newsroom|
#base-station#honda#modular-design
automotive12 hours ago

Honda's Base Station trailer aims to redefine EV camping with a lightweight, solar-powered camper

Honda has unveiled the Base Station prototype—a sub-1,400-pound, modular camping trailer designed for EVs, featuring a pop-up roof, expandable lithium battery charged by solar panels, optional outdoor kitchen, AC, shower, and a queen-size bed with an optional bunk. Its bright interior comes from five large windows and a flip-open tailgate that creates an indoor-outdoor campsite, and Honda says it will be sold through its dealerships at a competitive price within the small-trailer market (roughly $17,000–$50,000), though official pricing hasn’t been published. The design is inspired by Honda’s upcoming 0 Series and aims to make camping more accessible for American families.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#base-station#camping-trailer
technology9 days ago

Sony Honda Afeela EV Launch Set for 2026 with Premium Pricing

Sony and Honda's joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility, announced that their $90,000 Afeela 1 electric vehicle will begin customer deliveries in the US in late 2026, with a new SUV concept also shown that could lead to a 2028 production model. The company has started trial production and plans phased demo drives for early reservation holders, expanding sales to Arizona and California in 2027, with Japanese deliveries starting early 2027.

via The Verge|
#2026#afeela#electric-vehicle
technology9 days ago

Sony Honda Afeela EVs Launch with Gaming-Inspired Features

The first Afeela electric vehicle has begun trial production at Honda's Ohio plant, with a midyear debut planned. Despite modest specs and a crowded market, the vehicle emphasizes safety and entertainment features, including a built-in PlayStation 5, aiming to differentiate itself. However, its competitive specs and market positioning raise questions about its potential success.

via InsideEVs|
#afeela-ev#auto-production#electric-vehicle
automotive14 days ago

Honda's Hybrids to Get Louder to Appeal to American Tastes

Honda is developing a new hybrid system for the US market that will feature a louder, more appealing exhaust sound, catering to American preferences for louder cars. The new hybrid will sound better than the Prelude and will be implemented in popular models like the Accord, Civic, and CR-V, with potential for sportier trims and future V-6 engines. This move highlights Honda's focus on enhancing the driving experience for American consumers, even as the industry shifts toward electric vehicles.

via Motor1.com|
#automotive#car-tuning#exhaust-sound
automotive2 months ago

Honda Recalls Over 406,000 Civics Due to Wheel Detachment Risk

Honda has recalled certain 2016-2021 Civic models equipped with specific 18-inch alloy wheels due to a risk of wheels falling off, caused by manufacturing defects from an Italian supplier. While only 0.1% of the 406,290 affected vehicles are suspected to have the defect, Honda will cover the cost of replacements, and no incidents have been reported in the US. The issue stems from missing steel lug seat inserts in the wheels, which could cause the wheels to loosen over time.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#civic#honda
technology2 months ago

Honda Reveals Advanced Hybrid Technologies for Future Models

Honda revealed its upcoming next-generation hybrid and electric vehicle technologies at the 2025 Honda Automotive Technology Workshop, including new platforms for hybrid and EV models, advanced hybrid systems for large-size vehicles, and a compact EV based on the Super-ONE Prototype, all aimed at enhancing driving joy, safety, and environmental sustainability by the late 2020s.

via Honda Global|
#electrification#ev-technology#honda
motorsport3 months ago

Honda Unveils 2026 Prelude GT500 with 650bhp for Super GT

Honda has announced a new Prelude GT500 car for the 2026 SUPER GT season, marking the end of the Civic Type R-GT's era. The Prelude-based model will replace the Civic in Honda's GT500 lineup, with the new car being tested at Sportsland Sugo. This move signifies Honda's commitment to a new platform, while Toyota and Nissan will continue with their current models but will benefit from upcoming aero regulation changes.

via Sportscar365|
#2026#gt500#honda
business3 months ago

Honda and Acura Discontinue Key Electric Vehicle Models in the U.S.

Honda is ending U.S. production of the Acura ZDX electric crossover, which was assembled by GM in Tennessee, citing market conditions and slower EV demand. The vehicle's production was scheduled to start for the 2026 model year but has been canceled, though other Honda EVs like the Prologue will continue production. Honda plans to focus on new models, including the all-electric Acura RSX and hybrid-electric vehicles, with no impact on GM's employment plans at the Spring Hill plant.

via CNBC|
#acura-zdx#business#ev-production