China’s electric vehicle (EV) powerhouse BYD continues its meteoric rise, capturing a larger share of the world’s largest car market during its fastest-growing month of 2024. With record-breaking sales in November and aggressive expansion strategies, BYD is on track to exceed its global annual sales target of 4 million vehicles, positioning itself ahead of major players like Honda and Ford.
Record-Breaking Performance
BYD sold 506,804 vehicles in November, bringing its total for the first 11 months of 2024 to an impressive 3.76 million units. Bolstered by a robust lineup featuring advanced plug-in hybrid technology, the automaker is well-positioned to hit—or even surpass—its ambitious annual sales target.
Honda telah memperkenalkan Konsep Prelude di Pameran Mobiliti Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIMS) 2024, menjadikan ini penampilan pertamanya di Asia Tenggara selepas debut di Eropah dan Jepun. Pelancaran ini menekankan dedikasi Honda terhadap prestasi dinamik dan kemampanan, dengan tumpuan pada teknologi hibrid terkini dan reka bentuk inovatif.
Prelude Concept: Ikon Masa Depan
Prelude Concept mempamerkan sistem hibrid e:HEV termaju Honda, teknologi yang juga digunakan dalam model Civic dan CR-V. Sistem ini menawarkan:
Keseimbangan prestasi dan kecekapan: Memberikan pengalaman pemanduan yang mendebarkan sambil mengekalkan kecekapan bahan api yang optimum.
Reka bentuk masa depan: Menggabungkan elemen sport coupe dengan kejuruteraan yang mematuhi prinsip mesra alam.
Honda introduced the Prelude Concept at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), marking its Southeast Asian debut following showcases in Europe and Japan. This strategic unveiling underscores Honda’s commitment to performance and sustainability, highlighting its innovative hybrid technology and design. The Prelude Concept exemplifies Honda’s drive to combine thrilling performance with environmentally conscious engineering, aligning with evolving market demands in the region.
The Prelude Concept features Honda’s advanced e:HEV hybrid system, an evolution of the technology used in the Civic and CR-V models. This setup ensures a seamless balance between performance and efficiency, delivering an engaging driving experience. Honda has emphasised that this hybrid system has been meticulously engineered to provide dynamic performance while maintaining optimal fuel efficiency. However, specific technical details were not revealed.
The Prelude Concept represents a bold step forward in Honda’s strategy, particularly as it gears up for production as a 2026 model. By showcasing this concept at KLIMS, Honda aims to gauge market interest in Southeast Asia, a critical region for its e:HEV technology expansion. This unveiling also reflects Honda’s ambition to rejuvenate the hybrid sports coupe segment, offering a glimpse of what’s to come in the company’s electrified lineup.
In addition to the Prelude, Honda’s booth at KLIMS 2024 features an array of hybrid and high-performance models. These include the powerful Civic Type R, equipped with a 2.0-litre VTEC Turbo engine that delivers an impressive 319PS and 420Nm of torque. This model highlights Honda’s legacy in performance engineering, boasting acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in just 5.5 seconds and four driving modes, including a customisable Individual mode.
Honda is also showcasing its e:HEV-powered vehicles across multiple segments. The CR-V and Civic models, equipped with a 2.0-litre e:HEV system, offer a blend of advanced performance and fuel efficiency. This powertrain delivers up to 335Nm of torque and 184PS of maximum power in the CR-V, while the Civic continues its legacy with premium interior features and a thrilling driving experience. Meanwhile, the City, City Hatchback, and HR-V models with a 1.5-litre e:HEV system provide outstanding torque performance and fuel efficiency, making them versatile choices for various driving needs.
Honda Malaysia will introduce its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the Honda e:N1, in 2025. Equipped with an innovative three-in-one electric motor system, it delivers instant responsiveness and exhilarating acceleration, redefining the electric driving experience.
True to Honda’s DNA, the e:N1 combines cutting-edge technology with dynamic performance, ensuring a thrilling and practical ride. This BEV marks Honda’s commitment to a sustainable, electrified future while retaining its driver-focused innovation.
The 2024 KLIMS runs from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Visitors can witness the Prelude Concept and Honda’s other innovative models, showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainable yet exhilarating automotive design. This event marks a significant milestone in Honda’s regional strategy and its vision for the future of hybrid and electrified vehicles.
Honda Malaysia hari ini mengumumkan langkah proaktif untuk mengemas kini kira-kira 36,000 unit kenderaan Civic, Civic Type R, dan CR-V.
Langkah ini adalah untuk mengemaskini kotak gear Electric Power Steering (EPS) kerana worm wheel kotak gear EPS yang mungkin membengkak, mengurangkan ketebalan filem gris, dan berpotensi menyebabkan bunyi stereng yang tidak normal atau stereng menjadi melekit. Model yang terlibat ialah:
Honda Malaysia today announced a proactive product update involving approximately 36,000 units of the Civic, Civic Type R, and CR-V.
This activity is to update the Electric Power Steering (EPS) gearbox. The EPS gearbox worm wheel may swell and reduce grease film thickness, causing abnormal steering noise or sticky steering. The models involved include Civic Year Model 2022-2024, Civic Type R Year Model 2023-2024, and CR-V Year Model 2024.
Honda Malaysia apologises for the inconvenience caused to affected customers and reassures that other current production and selling models are not affected in this product update. The Company believes this proactive product update is necessary as customer safety is Honda Malaysia’s top priority.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has recalled 3,722 vehicles, including specific models of Perodua Alza and Aruz cars, as well as Honda CB350R motorcycles. JPJ Director General Aedy Fadly Ramli stated the action was taken due to headlight height discrepancies on 2,518 Perodua Alza models (1500 X CVT, 1500 H CVT, and 1500 AV CVT) and 1,139 Perodua Aruz models (1500 X and 1500 AV), which did not meet regulatory specifications.
For the Honda CB350RS motorcycle, 65 units have been recalled due to issues with the wheel speed sensor, affecting the accuracy of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), traction control, and speedometer readings.
Kerjasama antara Sony Group dan Honda Motor melalui usaha sama mereka, Honda Mobility, bertujuan untuk mengintegrasikan artificial intelligence (AI) ke dalam pembangunan ciri pemanduan autonomi dalam kenderaan elektrik (EV) jenama mewah mereka, Afeela. Afeela dijangka memulakan debut di Jepun dan A.S. pada tahun 2026, menampilkan keupayaan pemanduan autonomi yang dipacu AI.
Ciri utama sistem AI ini ialah keupayaan untuk meningkatkan fungsi pemanduan autonomi secara berterusan melalui kemas kini perisian, dengan kekerapan kemas kini berpotensi berlaku sekali atau dua kali setahun. Pada peringkat awal, sistem AI ini dijangka menyokong autonomi Tahap 3, membolehkan kereta mengendalikan pemanduan di lebuh raya dalam situasi tertentu tanpa campur tangan manusia, walaupun pemandu masih diperlukan untuk mengambil alih dalam keadaan yang lebih kompleks.
Sony Group and Honda Motor are collaborating to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the development of autonomous driving features for their joint electric vehicle (EV) venture, Honda Mobility. Their luxury EV brand, Afeela, will debut in Japan and the U.S. by 2026, featuring AI-driven autonomous capabilities.
The AI in these vehicles will continuously improve self-driving functionality through software updates, potentially once or twice a year. The initial AI systems are expected to support Level 3 autonomy, allowing for autonomous driving on highways and under specific conditions. This level of autonomy means the car can handle driving tasks while still requiring human intervention in certain scenarios.
Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Honda) baru sahaja melancarkan kilang pengeluaran kenderaan tenaga baharu (NEV) di Wuhan, Wilayah Hubei, China, yang merupakan kilang pengeluaran EV khusus pertama Honda di seluruh dunia. Ini menandakan satu langkah besar dalam strategi Honda untuk memperkukuhkan kapasiti pengeluaran kenderaan elektriknya.
Kilang ini menggunakan teknologi automasi yang canggih dalam proses pengeluaran, dengan penekanan kepada kecekapan masa nyata dan kelestarian alam sekitar. Susun atur kilang ini dirancang untuk mengurangkan penggunaan tenaga, termasuk memanfaatkan tenaga haba yang dijana semasa proses pengeluaran untuk pemanasan. Selain itu, kilang ini dilengkapi dengan teknologi pemantauan tenaga masa nyata untuk meminimumkan pembaziran.
Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Honda) celebrated the launch of its new energy vehicle (NEV) production plant in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, marking a significant milestone for both Honda and the electric vehicle (EV) industry. This facility is Honda’s first dedicated EV production plant globally, highlighting the company’s commitment to advancing its EV production capabilities.
The event was attended by notable figures, including officials from Wuhan City and Hubei Province, along with Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s Global CEO, and Masayuki Igarashi, Managing Executive Officer of Honda for China operations.
