Honda

Fact sheet

• Founded in 1948↗ ESG Report↗ American Honda Motor Company, Inc.↗ Honda↗ 1-1 Corporate Profile
• HQ in Minato, Tokyo, Japan↗ ESG Report↗ American Honda Motor Company, Inc.↗ Honda↗ 1-1 Corporate Profile
• Publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange↗ ESG Report↗ American Honda Motor Company, Inc.↗ Honda↗ 1-1 Corporate Profile
• Key products include automobiles, motorcycles, power products, and robotics↗ Japan's 2026 Humanoid Robot Revolution: From Labs to Factory Floors · 2026-07-22↗ Chinese Robotics Dominate at Humanoids Summit Tokyo (2026) · 2026-07-18↗ ESG Report↗ American Honda Motor Company, Inc.↗ Honda↗ 1-1 Corporate Profile
• Global operations across 47 countries↗ Production, Sales and Export Results for June, 2026 | Honda Global Corporate Website · 2026-07-30↗ ESG Report↗ American Honda Motor Company, Inc.↗ Honda↗ 1-1 Corporate Profile
• Core member and investor in Noetra Corp., a Japanese consortium developing a multimodal foundation AI model↗ Robot AI company Noetra is ‘last chance’ for Japan, CEO says | WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM | Wausau, Stevens Point · 2026-07-22↗ Noetra Launches Full-Scale R&D for Japan-Developed Multimodal Foundation Model – Thailand Newswire · 2026-07-17
• Member of the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition for physical AI development↗ Nvidia launches Cosmos 3 Edge model and expands its physical AI push in Japan - SiliconANGLE · 2026-07-16
• Honda's ASIMO humanoid robot debuted in 2000↗ Japan's 2026 Humanoid Robot Revolution: From Labs to Factory Floors · 2026-07-22
• Noetra is government-backed and focuses on physical AI and robotics foundational models↗ Robot AI company Noetra is ‘last chance’ for Japan, CEO says | WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM | Wausau, Stevens Point · 2026-07-22
• Honda Prologue EV discontinued after ~3 years; Honda Super-ONE EV announced for U.S. market with a long-term commitment, restoring Honda's all-electric U.S. lineup presence↗ Honda Prologue Discontinued After 2026 Model Year · 2026-07-31↗ Honda Super-ONE EV promises long-term commitment for US market – here's why it matters - ok.com · 2026-07-29↗ Honda Pulls the Plug on the Prologue EV - Honda-Tech · 2026-07-22
• Next-generation Ridgeline pickup truck confirmed as American-built, following end of current model production in 2026 with a temporary production gap↗ Honda teases new American-built midsize pickup truck · 2026-07-23
• Honda India launched 10 new two-wheeler models under a multi-technology pathway including electric and E85-compliant variants↗ Honda Two Wheelers Reveals 10 Models In India · 2026-07-27↗ Honda India Adopts Multi-Tech Pathway for Two-Wheelers: Rediff Moneynews · 2026-07-24
• Manual Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec trims paused after 2026MY, with Honda planning to reintroduce them in future↗ Honda Is Putting The Manual Civic Si And Integra A-Spec On Ice, For Now | Carscoops · 2026-07-23
• Honda ZR-V e:HEV launched in India at Rs 47.99 lakh as a CBU import from Japan, serving as Honda Cars India's new flagship; first two batches fully booked↗ Honda ZR-V Hybrid SUV Launched At Rs 47.99 Lakh · 2026-07-28↗ Honda Brings Premium SUV ZR-V To Woo Millennials · 2026-07-26↗ Honda ZR-V India Launch Price Rs 47.99 Lakh – First 2 Batches All Booked · 2026-07-25
• Honda and Nissan are jointly developing a next-generation vehicle operating system based on Nissan's OS platform↗ Nissan-based OS to be developed with Honda for next-generation vehicles - The Mainichi · 2026-07-27
• Honda supplies F1 power units to Aston Martin and debuted a new engine at the Hungaroring filming day in July 2026↗ Honda reveal new Aston Martin F1 engine secrets: 'We've achieved our targets' - GPFans.com · 2026-08-10↗ Honda to debut new F1 engine in Aston Martin filming day · 2026-07-26
• Honda is considering building an eighth U.S. automotive assembly plant, with CEO citing near-full capacity at existing seven U.S. plants↗ Honda Mulls Eighth US Assembly Plant | ASSEMBLY · 2026-07-27
• Honda is evaluating its broader North American manufacturing strategy, including potential production shifts affecting Canadian operations↗ Honda Evaluates U.S. Expansion as Canada Seeks Manufacturing Stability - Motor Illustrated · 2026-07-27
• Honda New NX500 launched in Indonesia by PT Astra Honda Motor, the first Honda adventure touring big bike with Honda E-Clutch technology↗ Honda New NX500 Launched in Indonesia, First Big Bike Adventure with Honda E-Clutch
• Honda Super-ONE is an electric hatchback positioned as a long-term U.S. market EV offering↗ Honda Super-ONE EV promises long-term commitment for US market – here's why it matters - ok.com · 2026-07-29
• Honda halted Kyushu, Japan production following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that disrupted regional supply chains (July 2026)↗ Toyota, Honda, Nissan and other carmakers face big disruptions from recent Japanese earthquake - Chasing Cars · 2026-08-04↗ Toyota, Honda Motor halt Kyushu production after quake disrupts supply chain, ETAuto · 2026-07-29
• Honda Cars India appointed Toshiyuki Yanagisawa as President & CEO, effective October 1, 2026, replacing Takashi Nakajima who moves to Asian Honda Moto regional HQ↗ Honda Cars appoints Toshiyuki Yanagisawa as new President & CEO, effective October 1 - The HinduBusinessLine · 2026-07-30
• Honda India Power Products posted a 17.09% rise in standalone net profit for the June 2026 quarter↗ Honda India Power Products standalone net profit rises 17.09% in the June 2026 quarter | Capital Market News - Business Standard · 2026-07-31
• Honda Super-One EV debuted at GIIAS 2026 in Indonesia, with 100 units allocated and bookings opening August 5, 2026↗ Honda Super-One Electric Vehicle Unveiled at GIIAS 2026; Indonesia Allocated 100 Units with August 5 Booking Date | Automotive · 2026-07-30
• Honda and Acura vehicles are integrating the Google Gemini AI assistant for conversational voice controls↗ Honda and Acura will integrate Google Gemini assistant | Car News | Auto123 · 2026-07-31
• Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) recorded 5.42 lakh unit sales in July 2026↗ Honda lifts FY27 profit outlook on weaker yen, strong motorcycle demand - Nikkei Asia · 2026-08-05↗ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Reports 5.42 Lakh Unit Sales in July 2026 | Business News This Week · 2026-08-01
• Honda partnered with QuantumScape (June 2026) to co-develop solid-state battery technology↗ Honda Has A New Partner For The Advancement Of Solid-State Battery Technology · 2026-08-01
• Eiji Fujimura serves as President & CEO and Director of American Honda Motor Co.↗ Honda and Acura post double-digit July sales gains · 2026-08-03
• Honda Super-One EV pricing announced for Australia ahead of launch later in 2026, with pricing lower than expected↗ Honda Super-One baby EV price announced for Australia | CarExpert · 2026-08-04
• Honda posted record Q1 FY2027 (April–June 2026) profit on record-high hybrid sales, raising full-year profit forecasts↗ Honda's Profit Just Doubled. Its Two Biggest Problems Haven't Moved An Inch. · 2026-08-08↗ Honda Reports Record Q1 Profit on Strong Vehicle Sales · 2026-08-07↗ Honda reports first profit rise in six quarters · 2026-08-05
• Honda recorded its first annual loss in nearly 70 years in FY2026, impacted by over $9 billion in restructuring costs↗ Honda's Profit Just Doubled. Its Two Biggest Problems Haven't Moved An Inch. · 2026-08-08↗ Honda reports first profit rise in six quarters · 2026-08-05
• Honda has developed a multi-fingered robotic hand capable of highly dexterous movements, advancing its robotics program beyond ASIMO↗ Honda revives robotics ambitions after ASIMO - Japan Today · 2026-08-04
• Honda targets CO₂ reduction in logistics/supply chain as a management-level sustainability priority toward carbon neutrality↗ Initiatives for Reduction of CO₂ Emissions in the Logistics Domain | Honda Global Corporate Website · 2026-08-05
• Thai Honda is holding vehicle prices steady despite cost pressures and Middle East supply-chain headwinds (H2 2026)↗ Bangkok Post - Thai Honda holds prices amid cost pressures · 2026-08-04
• Honda outsourced a new vehicle development program to Tata Technologies to cut costs, targeting its India portfolio↗ Honda’s Next Platform Is Being Engineered By An Indian Firm To Slash Costs | Carscoops · 2026-08-06↗ Honda outsources new vehicle program to Tata Technologies to cut costs - The Japan Times · 2026-08-06
• Honda Marine is title sponsor of the 2026 Great Loop Challenge, supporting fundraising for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation↗ Honda Marine Secures Title Sponsorship of The 2026 Great Loop Challenge · 2026-08-06
• Honda has outsourced a next-generation vehicle platform (not just a development program) to Tata Technologies, a departure from its in-house platform development practice↗ Honda partners with India's Tata Group on platform development - Nikkei Asia · 2026-08-07↗ Honda’s Next Platform Is Being Engineered By An Indian Firm To Slash Costs | Carscoops · 2026-08-06
• Honda's Civic, Prelude, and ZR-V production affected by Kumamoto earthquake-related plant shutdowns at Saitama and Suzuka↗ Honda halts Civic, Prelude and ZR-V output at two Japan plants after the Kumamoto earthquake — back to normal by August 19? · 2026-08-08
• The platform co-developed with Tata Technologies will underpin hybrid and other electrified vehicles↗ Honda partners with India's Tata Group on platform development - Nikkei Asia · 2026-08-07

Connections

• Google — Honda and Acura are integrating Google Gemini AI assistant into their vehicles for conversational voice control features.↗ Honda and Acura will integrate Google Gemini assistant | Car News | Auto123
• Mitsubishi Motors — Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors are strengthening a three-way partnership to share vehicle development costs following the collapse of a proposed Honda-Nissan merger.↗ 'Amazing' new 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero launch timing confirmed as chief engineer pledges 'it will be successful'

Recent developments

• Honda has revealed details about its upgraded Aston Martin F1 power unit, stating it has achieved its performance targets with the new engine specification.

  Read more ↗gpfans.com10 Aug

• Honda has partnered with India's Tata Technologies to co-develop a next-generation vehicle platform that will underpin hybrid and other electrified vehicles, expanding the existing outsourcing relationship beyond a single development program.

  Read more ↗asia.nikkei.com7 Aug

• Honda extended shutdowns at its Saitama and Suzuka plants through August 19 after the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake disrupted parts supply from damaged suppliers, halting production of the Civic, Prelude, and ZR-V.

  Read more ↗speedme.ru8 Aug

• Honda's Q1 FY2027 profit more than doubled year-over-year, driven by record hybrid sales, though the article notes that Honda's two structural challenges — EV transition costs and the fallout from its failed Nissan merger — remain unresolved.

  Read more ↗finance.yahoo.com8 Aug

• Honda Marine secured title sponsorship of the 2026 Great Loop Challenge, an ultra-endurance waterway run supporting fundraising and research for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

  Read more ↗hondanews.com6 Aug

• Honda has reportedly outsourced the engineering of a next-generation vehicle platform to Indian firm Tata Technologies, marking a significant departure from Honda's long-standing practice of keeping platform development in-house, driven by cost-cutting following a brutal prior fiscal year.

  Read more ↗carscoops.com6 Aug

• Honda reported record Q1 FY2027 (April–June 2026) profits driven by strong vehicle sales, with record-high hybrid sales highlighted as a key contributor.

  Read more ↗world.gsmsummit.id7 Aug

• Honda has extended its Kyushu, Japan plant shutdown after the July 2026 earthquake caused lasting damage to a key supplier, leaving Honda trailing Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi in restarting production.

  Read more ↗cbtnews.com6 Aug

• Honda has outsourced a new vehicle program to Tata Technologies as part of cost-cutting efforts, particularly aimed at strengthening its thin and outdated portfolio in India where it trails rivals.

  Read more ↗japantimes.co.jp6 Aug

• Conflicting information: we hold "Honda halted Kyushu, Japan production following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that disrupted regional supply chains (July 2026)" (2 sources) but a new report says "Honda extended its Kyushu, Japan plant shutdown following the July 2026 earthquake, with a key supplier sustaining damage; Honda trails Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi in restarting production (as of August 2026)".

  Read more ↗japantimes.co.jp6 Aug

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