Honda CEO touts EVs, but combustion engines could last until 2040
Honda is moving rapidly to catch up with electric-vehicle competitors in global markets, but the company's top executive said combustion engines could last through 2040 and beyond......»»
Toyota Motor, Honda rebound continues; Hyundai, Kia advance behind record November volume
U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise up to 10 percent for last month, forecasters say, compared to a weak November 2022, with higher retail demand offsetting lower fleet volume......»»
NHTSA expands Honda Civic steering investigation
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation in March launched an investigation into about 238,000 2022-23 Honda Civics after 145 complaints alleging a momentary increase in steering effort, described as ‘sticky steering.' Now the agency is expanding th.....»»
COP28: Why we need to break our addiction to combustion
Headlines across the world this year focused on fires, including both wildfires and the use of military firepower, in various places......»»
EVs have 79% more reliability problems than gas cars, says Consumer Reports
Teething problems abound with new electric powertrains. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Widely accepted wisdom has it that electric vehicles are easier to maintain than those with internal combustion powertrains. It seems.....»»
Behind Mini’s Las Vegas Sphere ad that touts new in-car digital assistant ‘Spike’
Pereira O’Dell exec describes the advantages, and challenges, of creating an ad for the massive structure......»»
I upgraded my Honda Civic head unit to a 9-inch wireless CarPlay display for under $400
You wouldn’t know it at first glance, but my car has 4GB of RAM. It wasn’t always this way. I’m not even sure how much RAM a standard 2017 Honda Civic EX includes. It’s not really something I needed to think about. Then the stock head unit in.....»»
Honda, Ford vehicles face safety issues over potentially faulty seat belts
Honda's recall covers the 2023-24 Honda Accord and HR-V, while NHTSA's investigation covers the 2019 Ford Expedition......»»
Honda recalls more than 300,000 vehicles over seat belt safety issue
Honda has recalled more than 300,000 vehicles over a safety issue that means the front seat belt may not properly activate if the car comes to a sudden halt......»»
Honda recalls more than 300,000 over seat belt safety issue
Honda has recalled more than 300,000 vehicles over a safety issue that means the front seat belt may not properly activate if the car comes to a sudden halt......»»
Rocket Report: Beyond Gravity to study fairing reuse; North Korea launches satellite
"I conclude the objects are the spy satellite and the rocket upper stage." Enlarge / Thirty-three engines fired to power the Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket into the sky. (credit: Stephen Clark / Ars Technica) We.....»»
GameMaker throws shade at Unity, makes its 2D engine free or $100 for most
For most games, a license is either free or the cost of a medium-nice dinner. Enlarge / Risk of Rain was the work of two college students and GameMaker. (credit: Gearbox Publishing) Up until this year, game engines were.....»»
Watch Apple’s annual holiday film now: ‘Fuzzy Feelings’ [Video]
Apple is out with its annual holiday ad today, this year titled: “Fuzzy Feelings.” Partially shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max and edited on MacBook Air, Apple touts that “creativity has the power to change the way we see each other.” more….....»»
Sorry, doubters: Starship actually had a remarkably successful flight
On just its second flight, Starship now is arguably as successful as NASA's SLS rocket. Enlarge / Starship launched on Saturday with all 33 Raptor engines burning nominally. (credit: SpaceX) SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas—S.....»»
Sorry doubters, Starship actually had a remarkably successful flight
On just its second flight, Starship now is arguably as successful as NASA's SLS rocket. Enlarge / Starship launched on Saturday with all 33 Raptor engines burning nominally. (credit: SpaceX) SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas—S.....»»
Cities: Skylines 2’s troubled launch, and why simulation games are freaking hard
Elaborate parking booths, Q4 financials, game engines, and the nature of sims. Enlarge (credit: Paradox Interactive) The worst thing about Cities: Skylines 2 is that it was recently released. If this hugely ambitious ci.....»»
Honda recalls 249,000 vehicles in the U.S. for potential engine damage
The recall covers certain 2016 and 2018-19 Honda Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline and 2018-19 Odyssey vehicles. It also covers two models from the Japanese automaker's luxury brand, Acura: the 2015-20 TLX and 2016-20 MDX......»»
Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, Ford Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado EV, 3 more EVs are 2024 NACTOY finalists
At the Los Angeles Auto Show on Thursday, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota made the cut for car of the year, while two Chevrolet pickups are up against the Ford Super Duty in the truck category......»»
Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado EV, 3 more EVs are 2024 NACTOY finalists
At the Los Angeles Auto Show on Thursday, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota made the cut for car of the year, while two Chevrolet pickups are up against the Ford Super Duty in the truck category......»»
CarGurus touts long-range benefits of full CarOffer ownership
CarGurus' move to take full ownership of wholesale digital marketplace platform CarOffer comes as the sector remains in decline. The company will have to convince investors that its long-range plans for it are on the mark......»»
NHTSA opens safety probe into Kia Sorento crossovers after reports of engine failure
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it received 13 complaints alleging incidents of power loss in 2016-17 Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3-liter engines, referred to as "Lambda II.".....»»