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Honda Recalling 1.3 Million Vehicles Worldwide for Rear Camera Issue

WASHINGTON—Honda Motor is recalling 1.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a potential issue with the rearview camera image, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday. The recall covers some 2018–2023 Odyssey, 2019–2022 Pilot, and 2019–2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not…


Honda to Supply Engines for Aston Martin Starting With 2026 F1 Regulations

Honda will return as a factory Formula One supplier in partnership with Aston Martin in 2026 when F1 introduces new engine regulations. Even if Fernando Alonso is still with the team. Alonso and the engine maker had a nasty split in 2015 when the Spaniard was highly critical of Honda’s F1 efforts. He drives for…


Japan’s Honda Records Lower Profit, Projects Recovery Ahead on Sales Rebound

TOKYO—Honda’s profit for the fiscal year that ended in March dropped 1.7 percent as sales took a hit from a semiconductor shortage and restrictions in China related to the coronavirus pandemic. But the Japanese automaker said Thursday that recovery was on the way, forecasting record sales and operating profitability for the current fiscal year. Net…


Marquez Given Stay of Execution on MotoGP Penalty

Honda’s Marc Marquez has been granted a stay of execution on a penalty imposed for his crash with Miguel Oliveira in the Portuguese season-opener, MotoGP said on Thursday. Oliveira was in second place in the opening stages when six-times premier class champion Marquez locked up and barged straight into the RNF Racing rider, with both…


Honda Recalls CR-Vs in Cold States to Fix Frame Rust Problem

DETROIT—Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come loose. The recall covers certain CR-Vs from 2007 through 2011 that were sold or registered in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter. U.S. safety regulators say in…


The Best Touring Motorcycles

Traveling by motorcycle means bringing a lot less stuff, but it provides a much better view of the passing scenery and is an attainable adventure. (Courtesy of BMW) Technical Perfection BMW R 1250 RT $19,695 The R 1250 RT is compact for a touring bike, yet it doesn’t compromise on features. The 136-horsepower, two-cylinder boxer…


Honda Recalls More Than 330,000 Vehicles Due to Mirror Issue

Honda 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. Vehicles included in the recall are 2020–2022 Odyssey, 2020–2022 Passport, 2020–2021 Pilot, and 2020–2021 Ridgeline. The National Highway Traffic Safety…


US Probes Reports of Steering Glitch on Newer Honda Civics

DETROIT—U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints from Honda Civic drivers that their steering can stick, causing a momentary increase in effort and increasing the risk of a crash. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers an estimated 238,000 Civics from the 2022 and 2023 model years. The agency says it has…


Honda Recalling 500,000 Vehicles to Fix Seat Belt Problem

DETROIT—Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly. The recall covers some of the automaker’s top-selling models including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight. Also included is the Acura RDX…


Honda Issues ‘Do Not Drive’ Warning for Older Models Until Air Bags Are Fixed

The U.S. government and Honda issued a ‘Do Not Drive’ warning on Friday for about 8,200 older Acura and Honda vehicles that still have Takata Alpha airbag inflators, urging car owners to have them immediately repaired because the defective airbags make it dangerous to drive the vehicles they are installed in. The urgent warning relates…