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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

EV Central

Nissan and Honda have co-signed a historic deal that will see the two major Japanese car-makers join forces to fast-track a new family of EVs that will be sold globally. One car, the Honda Prologue (pictured top), has already been released as a result of that dissolved partnership. Nissan Ariya is still yet to make it to Australia.

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From Ducati, Honda, & Rome to Benzina Zero in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

I asked Ben Silver of Benzina Zero in Australia for some customer reactions to his product offering. What’s it like to go from a Ducati to an electric moped? Can you use a scooter to get to work? He put me in touch with John, Vera, and Stuart. Here are the stories they told me […]

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Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

Honda will launch yet another rival for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid mid-2023. The ZR-V is the first new SUV nameplate from Honda since 1999 and it will sit between the smaller HR-V and larger CR-V in the line-up. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. 2023 Honda ZR-V. litre engine.

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Honda returns to form! Stunning all-new 0 Series electric Saloon and Space-Hub due in 2026

EV Central

Honda looks like it has rediscovered its mojo following the unveiling of an all-new family of EVs called the 0 Series that are claimed to be 90 per cent finished ahead of their launch in 2026. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon interior. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon. 2026 Honda 0 Series Space-Hub.

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Honda CR-V and ZR-V two-pronged electrified attack on Toyota RAV4 hybrid

EV Central

Honda is plotting double trouble for the market-leading Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with two new SUVs coming to Australia in 2023 that will include petrol-electric powertrains. Honda predicts these two SUVs will be its two top-selling models here, with the CR-V leading the way. 2023 Honda ZR-V. 2023 Honda ZR-V.

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Afeela prototype created from EV collaboration between Sony and Honda

EV Central

The futuristic car created by a collaboration between electronics giant Sony and car maker Honda is one step closer to a 2026 reality with the reveal of the Afeela prototype. it is the latest evolution of the Sony-Honda pairing that created the Sony Vision-S concept before the Vision S 02 early in 2022. Sony Honda Afeela prototype.

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Hyundai hybrids coming soon: 2023 Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe to drive electrified push in Australia

EV Central

It has three powertrains, it has an ICE powertrain, a hybrid powertrain and it has an EV powertrain,” Hyundai Australia Chief Operating Officer, John Kett, told media last week. Also on the wish list for Australia is the rumoured Palisade Hybrid, giving the brand an electrified offering in the large SUV space.

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