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Honda Malaysia telah mengumumkan pembukaan tempahan rasmi bagi model serba baharu Honda HR-V, menjelang pelancarannya yang dijadualkan pada suku ketiga tahun 2025. Tempahan kini boleh dibuat di semua pengedar sah Honda di seluruh negara serta melalui saluran dalam talian, termasuk laman web rasmi dan aplikasi mudah alih HondaTouch.

Kehadiran semula HR-V dalam versi terkini ini dijangka terus memperkukuh kedudukannya sebagai peneraju dalam segmen SUV kompak. Sejak diperkenalkan di pasaran tempatan pada tahun 2015, lebih 169,000 unit telah terjual, menjadikannya model bukan nasional terlaris dalam segmennya. Malah, dalam tempoh lima bulan pertama tahun ini, HR-V kekal sebagai penyumbang utama kepada jualan keseluruhan Honda Malaysia.

Berpandukan reputasi yang dibina atas gabungan gaya, praktikaliti dan prestasi, HR-V Baharu tampil dengan penambahbaikan ketara pada aspek reka bentuk dan kejuruteraan. Rupa luaran yang lebih tajam dan moden dapat dilihat menerusi gril hadapan baharu yang minimalis, lampu belakang LED sepenuhnya dalam satu jalur yang bergaya, serta rim aloi dwitona 18 inci yang menyerlahkan penampilan dinamiknya.

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Honda Malaysia has officially opened bookings for the highly anticipated New Honda HR-V, ahead of its scheduled launch in the third quarter of 2025. Bookings can be made at all authorised dealerships nationwide as well as through the brand’s online platforms.

The updated HR-V arrives as a refreshed contender in the B-segment SUV category, reinforcing its position as one of Honda’s most successful models in Malaysia. With over 169,000 units sold since its local debut in 2015, the HR-V has long established itself as the country’s best-selling non-national B-SUV. For the first five months of 2025, it has continued to dominate sales for Honda Malaysia.

Building on its legacy of style, practicality and performance, the latest iteration of the HR-V boasts an enhanced exterior and updated mechanical offerings. The new design presents a bolder and smarter aesthetic, featuring a streamlined minimalist front grille, striking 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, and a full LED taillight strip that emphasises the vehicle’s modern presence.

The New HR-V e:HEV RS variant leads the charge with its intelligent hybrid powertrain, combining efficiency with an engaging driving experience. The 1.5-litre e:HEV system produces 131PS and 253Nm of torque, delivering smooth acceleration and responsive hybrid performance. Drivers can choose between three distinct driving modes – Econ, Normal, and Sport – to suit various road conditions and personal preferences.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. telah mengumumkan semakan semula terhadap rancangannya untuk membangunkan kemudahan pengeluaran modul sel bahan api di Bandar Moka, Wilayah Tochigi, Jepun. Keputusan ini dibuat susulan perubahan ketara dalam landskap pasaran hidrogen global, yang telah mendorong syarikat untuk menyusun semula skala pelaksanaan projek tersebut, termasuk menangguhkan tarikh permulaan operasi serta mengurangkan kapasiti pengeluaran asal yang dirancang.

Sebelum ini, Honda merancang untuk mengadaptasi sebahagian daripada bekas Kilang Unit Powertrain di Moka sebagai fasiliti pengeluaran eksklusif bagi modul sel bahan api hidrogen generasi baharu. Kilang ini dijadualkan untuk memulakan operasi dalam tahun fiskal berakhir 31 Mac 2028 (TK2028), dengan unjuran kapasiti tahunan sekitar 30,000 unit. Beberapa kerja persediaan bagi kemudahan itu telah pun dimulakan.

Namun, setelah membuat penilaian semula berdasarkan perkembangan semasa dalam industri tenaga hidrogen, Honda memilih untuk memperlahankan pelaksanaannya. Syarikat memutuskan untuk menangguhkan pengeluaran berskala besar dan menyemak semula kapasiti pengeluaran awal ke tahap yang lebih rendah, meskipun angka baharu masih belum diumumkan secara rasmi.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a significant revision to its previously disclosed plans for a dedicated fuel cell module production facility in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The changes come in response to recent shifts in the global hydrogen market, prompting the company to reduce the intended production capacity and postpone the plant’s operational launch.

Initially, Honda intended to repurpose part of its former Powertrain Unit Factory in Moka for the exclusive production of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules. This facility was to commence operations within the fiscal year ending 31 March 2028 (FY2028) and was projected to have an annual production capacity of 30,000 units. Preparatory work for the project had already begun.

However, a reassessment driven by evolving conditions in the hydrogen energy landscape has led Honda to scale back the scope of its production ambitions. The company has opted to delay the start of mass production and revise the initial capacity target downwards, although specific revised figures have not been disclosed.

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In celebration of its motorsport heritage and future electrification, Honda has announced its display lineup for the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, scheduled from 10–13 July on the Duke of Richmond’s famed estate.

Honouring its rich racing legacy, Honda will mark the 60th anniversary of its maiden Formula One victory with a showcase spanning its historic and contemporary engineering achievements. Visitors will witness a broad spectrum of vehicles—from motorcycles and F1 cars to its next-gen electric concepts—underscoring the manufacturer’s enduring “Challenging Spirit”.

At the heart of Honda’s exhibition stands the European premiere of the 0 SUV prototype, initially unveiled at CES 2025. This all-new SUV, scheduled for global release in 2026, will stand alongside the global debut of Honda’s Super EV Concept: a compact, A-segment electric vehicle that promises dynamic driving thrills coupled with practical usability. A camouflaged test mule has already been observed running on UK roads ahead of its hill-climb performance.

Super EV

Also on show will be concept motorcycles introduced at EICMA 2024, including the V3-engined prototype with an electric compressor, the EV Fun Concept slated for a 2025 launch, and an Urban EV Concept designed as a glimpse into future city mobility.

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Honda Malaysia telah mengumumkan panggilan balik keselamatan yang melibatkan sebanyak 87,490 unit kenderaan merentasi pelbagai model akibat dua isu berasingan berkaitan pam bahan api. Langkah proaktif ini merupakan sebahagian daripada komitmen berterusan syarikat terhadap keselamatan pelanggan serta kebolehpercayaan produk keluarannya.

Sebahagian besar daripada jumlah kenderaan yang terlibat — iaitu 84,073 unit — dipanggil balik bagi menangani masalah pada komponen pendesak pam bahan api. Menurut kenyataan Honda Malaysia, pendesak berkenaan berisiko membengkak apabila terdedah dalam tempoh lama kepada bahan api, yang boleh menyebabkan kenderaan sukar dihidupkan atau, dalam keadaan lebih serius, enjin terhenti secara tiba-tiba semasa dipandu.

Model-model yang terkesan oleh isu ini termasuklah Honda Jazz (2015–2020), Jazz Hybrid (2018), City (2014–2019), City Hybrid (2018–2019), Civic (2017–2018), Accord (2013–2017), BR-V (2017), CR-V (2018–2020), serta Odyssey (2017–2019).

Dalam insiden berasingan, sebanyak 3,417 lagi unit kenderaan melibatkan model Civic (2023–2024) dan CR-V (2024) turut dipanggil semula bagi membetulkan potensi keretakan dalam pam bahan api tekanan tinggi. Keretakan ini boleh berlaku apabila pam beroperasi di bawah tekanan tinggi dalam jangka masa panjang, dan ia boleh mengakibatkan kebocoran bahan api atau kewujudan bau bahan api ketika kenderaan sedang bergerak atau melahu.

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Honda Malaysia has issued a safety recall affecting a total of 87,490 vehicles across multiple models due to two separate fuel pump-related issues. The move, taken as a precautionary measure, is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to customer safety and product reliability.

The majority of the affected vehicles — totalling 84,073 units — are being recalled to address a fault linked to the fuel pump impeller. According to the company, the impeller component may swell after extended exposure to fuel, potentially preventing the vehicle from starting or, in more severe cases, causing the engine to stall during operation. Affected models include several popular Honda vehicles such as the Jazz (2015–2020), Jazz Hybrid (2018), City (2014–2019), City Hybrid (2018–2019), Civic (2017–2018), Accord (2013–2017), BR-V (2017–2018), HR-V (2015–2018), CR-V (2018–2020), and Odyssey (2017–2019).

In a separate but related development, 3,417 additional vehicles — specifically the Civic (2023–2024) and CR-V (2024) — are being recalled to address a possible defect involving the high-pressure fuel pump. Prolonged usage under high stress may result in cracks within the pump, potentially leading to fuel leaks or the presence of fuel odour while the vehicle is either in motion or idling.

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Honda menutup tirai era Civic Type R di Eropah dengan pelancaran edisi istimewa Civic Type R Ultimate Edition — sebuah model yang bukan sekadar kereta, tetapi satu penghormatan yang mendalam terhadap sejarah selama 28 tahun jentera berprestasi tinggi ini. Dihasilkan dalam jumlah yang amat terhad, hanya 40 unit akan ditawarkan di seluruh benua Eropah, menjadikan model ini bukan sahaja simbolik, tetapi juga eksklusif bagi para peminat dan pengumpul sejati.

Edisi khas ini tampil menawan dalam warna ikonik Championship White, diserlahkan dengan jalur pelekat merah khas yang menjalar dari bonet hingga ke sisi kenderaan—merupakan penghormatan visual kepada lencana Type R yang sinonim dengan prestasi mutlak Honda. Sentuhan eksklusif diteruskan dengan bumbung berwarna hitam dan elemen gentian karbon yang ketara seperti spoiler belakang yang agresif serta kemasan ambang pintu yang memperkukuh penampilan sporty dan aerodinamiknya.

Masuk ke ruang kabin, pengalaman premium diteruskan dengan penggunaan gentian karbon pada konsol tengah, diiringi pencahayaan ambien yang strategik pada kawasan utama seperti pemegang cawan, panel pintu, kawasan kaki dan di bawah tempat duduk hadapan. Unsur kemewahan diperhebat dengan unjuran logo Type R di atas tanah ketika pintu dibuka—satu sentuhan halus namun eksklusif yang melambangkan perpisahan bergaya buat model lagenda ini.

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Honda is marking the end of an era in Europe with the launch of the Civic Type R Ultimate Edition, a highly exclusive version of its celebrated hot hatch. Limited to just 40 units across the continent, this edition serves as a tribute to the model’s 28-year legacy, ahead of the Civic Type R’s planned discontinuation in European markets by 2026.

This final send-off comes adorned in the model’s signature Championship White paintwork, complemented by distinctive red decals tracing the bonnet and flanks—an homage to its renowned Type R badge. The car is further distinguished by a contrasting black roof and several carbon fibre enhancements, including a prominent rear wing spoiler and door sill garnishes.

Inside the cabin, the carbon fibre aesthetic continues on the centre console, while ambient lighting highlights key areas such as the cup holder, door trims, footwell, and beneath the front seats. A Type R logo projection on the ground upon door opening adds a final bespoke flourish to the interior design.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled a recalibrated approach to its electrification efforts, responding to the rapidly evolving global automotive landscape. Toshihiro Mibe, the company’s Global Chief Executive Officer, addressed the media today, offering insights into Honda’s revised direction, driven by a dynamic market environment and the growing importance of intelligent mobility technologies.

Despite external challenges, Honda remains committed to its long-term vision of carbon neutrality and zero traffic fatalities by 2050. The Japanese automaker continues to view electric vehicles (EVs) as the most viable pathway to decarbonising mobility. However, in light of regulatory changes and uncertain global trade conditions, Honda is adapting its strategy to ensure sustained competitiveness and broader accessibility to its mobility innovations.

Reassessing Priorities in a Shifting Market

Mibe confirmed that Honda would intensify its efforts in two key areas: the advancement of intelligent technologies across its EV and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) lineups, and a comprehensive review of its powertrain portfolio. This dual focus aims to strengthen the brand’s foundations while maintaining its innovation momentum.

Although Honda previously set a target for EVs to comprise 30% of global vehicle sales by 2030, this projection has now been revised downward due to a softening in EV demand. Simultaneously, HEVs continue to gain popularity, prompting Honda to place greater emphasis on this transitional technology.

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