The delay in the Japanese carmakers' entry into the EV field has begun to affect their international competitiveness, which they are out to reverse.
Japanese automakers feel a sense of crisis as American and Chinese manufacturers dominate the market. Honda and Nissan aim to strengthen their competitiveness.
As Japanese automakers and telecom giants speed up plans to launch autonomous mobility services, the government is moving to create new rules to ensure safety.
Honda looks to grow its — and Japan’s — share in the EV market as F1 introduces new regulations on carbon dioxide emissions, effective from 2026.
As F1 pushes for carbon neutrality, Aston Martin will partner with Honda for engines, the companies announced, replacing current manufacturer Mercedes in 2026.
Now that Honda has brought to market the luxury Legend with self-drive technology, focus moves to the next major challenge: electrification.