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A crash saved a teenager whose car suddenly sped up to 120 mph in the rural Midwest
Read full article: A crash saved a teenager whose car suddenly sped up to 120 mph in the rural MidwestSam Dutcher says he had finished running errands when his Honda Pilot suddenly accelerated over 100 mph, eventually forcing authorities to coordinate a controlled crash in the western Minnesota countryside to save the 18-year-old.
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
Read full article: Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVsHonda has a long reputation for building highly fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and now it’s getting serious about EVs with the all-new 2024 Prologue.
One more death in US, the 28th, is attributed to Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnel
Read full article: One more death in US, the 28th, is attributed to Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnelAnother death is being linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.
Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day WeekendMemorial Day weekend is often considered to be the kick-start to summer and, for car shoppers looking for the best finance and lease deals, a great opportunity to take advantage of a marketplace finally returning to normalcy.
US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards
Read full article: US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standardsAutomatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years.
Japanese drivers try to break through in Formula 1 but face linguistic and geographical barriers
Read full article: Japanese drivers try to break through in Formula 1 but face linguistic and geographical barriersAbout two dozen Japanese drivers have raced in Formula 1 over almost 50 years, and success has been limited.
Patty Tavatanakit takes a 3-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand
Read full article: Patty Tavatanakit takes a 3-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in ThailandLocal favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament.
Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor
Read full article: Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensorHonda is recalling over 750,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a faulty sensor may cause the front passenger air bags to inflate when they're not supposed to in a crash.
Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargers
Read full article: Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargersPresident Joe Biden has vetoed a Republican measure that would have blocked a White House waiver that allows some foreign-made content in federally funded chargers for electric vehicles.
Honda recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles over potential fuel pump issue
Read full article: Honda recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles over potential fuel pump issueAffected models include some of Honda and Acura's most popular vehicles, including Accords, Civics and CR-Vs, plus the Acura MDX, RDX and more.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
‘Free oil change for life’ = not free anymore
Read full article: ‘Free oil change for life’ = not free anymoreWhat if you paid extra for a service that the dealership later refused to honor? It’s happening to dozens of customers at two big Houston area car dealerships and many of those consumers reached out to KPRC 2 Investigates for help.
23-year-old motorcyclist dead after crashing into tractor-trailer on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: 23-year-old motorcyclist dead after crashing into tractor-trailer on Southwest FreewayA deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler has closed all lanes of the Southwest Freeway outbound near West Sam Houston Parkway.
5-year-old injured by falling glass after driver opens fire on vehicle in Rice Military area
Read full article: 5-year-old injured by falling glass after driver opens fire on vehicle in Rice Military areaAccording to police, a mother and her 5-year-old son were driving on Washington Street when the driver of a red Honda got angry at the mother driving and started shooting at the vehicle with the mother and child in it.
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
Read full article: Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issueHonda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash.
Nicklaus says PGA National will have stronger field in '24
Read full article: Nicklaus says PGA National will have stronger field in '24Jack Nicklaus thinks the Honda Classic, by whatever name it’ll be known as next year, should have a chance at a stronger field because of looming changes to the PGA Tour schedule.
Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in Ohio
Read full article: Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in OhioOhio’s privatized economic development office has finalized an agreement that will infuse another $237 million into Honda's massive battery plant project in the state.
Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deaths
Read full article: Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deathsNearly 50 businesses and nonprofits including rideshare companies Uber and Lyft and industrial giant 3M are pledging millions of dollars in initiatives to stem a crisis in road fatalities under a new federal effort.
Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Read full article: Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in OhioHonda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
US report: nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles
Read full article: US report: nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehiclesAutomakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to new statistics from U.S. safety regulators.
An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ Dixon
Read full article: An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ DixonScott Dixon had the car to beat for much of the Indy 500 until a late speeding penalty cost him a chance to kiss the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time since 2008.
Driver ejected from car after crash in north Houston dies; second driver arrested for DWI: HCSO
Read full article: Driver ejected from car after crash in north Houston dies; second driver arrested for DWI: HCSOOne driver has died and another is facing charges after a crash in north Houston Friday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic braking
Read full article: Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic brakingU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason.
Catalytic converters stolen from several vehicles at Pearland High School
Read full article: Catalytic converters stolen from several vehicles at Pearland High SchoolThieves targeted several vehicles parked outside Pearland High School for their catalytic converters, according the Pearland Independent School District.
Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehicles
Read full article: Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehiclesGeneral Motors is building two electric SUVs for Honda to sell in North America in 2024, but the Japanese automaker plans to manufacture them on its own after that.
Matt Jones ties course record with 61 in Honda Classic
Read full article: Matt Jones ties course record with 61 in Honda ClassicMatt Jones of Australia hits from the 18th tee during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Jones tied the course record at PGA National with a 9-under 61. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Matt Jones’ opening round at the Honda Classic was remarkable. Jones tied the course record Thursday on a typically windy day at PGA National with a bogey-free 9-under 61 giving him a three-shot lead. “I was just managing the golf course and hitting good shots,” Jones said. And Hunter Mahan had a six-hole stretch in which he made, in order, eagle, bogey, bogey, triple bogey, bogey, birdie.
Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024
Read full article: Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)DETROIT – Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura. As part of Honda's efforts to meet stricter emissions standards, it will reduce emissions from its internal combustion vehicles, Gardner said. Already the company has a hybrid called the Insight, as well as hybrid versions of its Accord midsize car, CR-V small SUV.
Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems
Read full article: Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problemsHonda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)DETROIT – Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw. The software recall includes 737,000 Accords from 2018 to 2020 and Insights from 2019 and 2020. Two drive shaft recalls cover 430,000 Honda Civic Hybrids from 2012, the 2007 through 2014 Honda Fit, the 2013 through 2015 Acura ILX and the 2013 through 2015 Honda Accord. Dealers will inspect the left and right drive shafts and replace them if needed.
Police search home of woman found dead inside trunk of vehicle in Beaumont
Read full article: Police search home of woman found dead inside trunk of vehicle in BeaumontHOUSTON – The body of a Houston woman was found in the trunk of a car involved in a high-speed chase that ended in downtown Beaumont Saturday morning, according to a release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Around 8 a.m., the department received a call regarding a reckless driver, who was driving a white car on Interstate 10 in Beaumont. DPS investigators searched the Honda, which is standard procedure after a car crash. Troopers found the body of a woman in the trunk, according to the release. Sunday morning, Houston police were searching a Houston home located in the 4100 block of Maggie St. Police said evidence found inside the car in Beaumont led them to the residence.
Drunk driving suspected in crash that left 3 dead, 2 injured in northwest Houston
Read full article: Drunk driving suspected in crash that left 3 dead, 2 injured in northwest HoustonHOUSTON – Three people were killed and two others were injured in a major crash believed to involve speed and alcohol in northwest Houston. The two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of FM 529, also known as Spencer Road, and Fairview Street, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Traffic Investigators are on the scene of a major crash at 12239 FM 529 at Fairview. (He) kills three people in his own car and is going to potentially kill the driver of that truck," Teare said. The truck driver was in critical condition at last check.
Exploding Takata air bag inflator kills Arizona driver
Read full article: Exploding Takata air bag inflator kills Arizona driver(AP) – Another person has been killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator, bringing the worldwide death toll to at least 26. Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. The problem caused the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, with at least 63 million inflators recalled. The inflator in the passenger air bag also ruptured. Honda, which has the most Takata inflators of any manufacturer, urged owners of recalled Honda and Acura vehicles to get repairs done at a dealer as soon as possible.
Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles together
Read full article: Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles togetherDETROIT General Motors and Honda say they have signed a deal to explore sharing vehicle underpinnings and propulsion systems in North America. The companies say planning discussions on jointly-designed vehicles will start immediately and include vehicles powered by both electricity and internal combustion engines. Honda and GM say in a statement Thursday that they'll also cooperate on purchasing, research and connected services. In April the companies announced they would jointly develop two electric vehicles for Honda based on GM's global electric vehicle platform. The alliance would be governed by a joint committee of senior executives from both companies, the statement said.
Mrquez back on bike 4 days after surgery on broken arm
Read full article: Mrquez back on bike 4 days after surgery on broken armJEREZ DE LA FRONTERA Marc Mrquez returned to the track just four days after undergoing surgery on a broken arm and finished Saturdays practice session for the Andalucia Grand Prix with the 20th best time. The six-time defending MotoGP champion says he will decide later whether to take part in the race itself on Sunday. Team Honda said Thursday that Mrquez passed a physical and was declared fit to race despite undergoing surgery to fix a broken right humerus on Tuesday. The Spaniard crashed near the end of last Sundays Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera, which marked MotoGPs first race since the coronavirus pandemic struck. Tests showed there was no nerve damage caused by the fracture, allowing Mrquez to participate this weekend at the same Circuito de Jerez-ngel Nieto circuit.
Honda recalls nearly a quarter-million minivans due to fire risk
Read full article: Honda recalls nearly a quarter-million minivans due to fire riskDETROIT – Honda is recalling 241,000 Odyssey minivans in the U.S. to fix a wiring problem that could cause a fire. The recall covers EX-L, Touring and Elite minivans from the 2018 through 2020 model years. The company says the wiring harness running to a third-row power outlet may have been pinched and damaged during manufacturing. Honda said Tuesday that owners will be notified of the recall by mail in mid-March. If the wiring harness is damaged, it will be replaced.