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Honda’s modern-day classic icon

The S2000 has become sought-after among collectors – and with very good reason

Vroom: The new Honda Civic Type R is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor and the racing-inspired design elements of the exterior have been toned down.

The Honda Civic Type R is a hoot to drive

Possibly the last of its kind, the latest Honda Civic Type R retains the model’s sheer motoring brilliance

New Honda Civic Type R: Return of the samurai

Details are not yet available but Honda has said we are looking at the fastest and most powerful Type R-branded vehicle.

First Drive: Honda HR-V brings trendy looks to crossover fold

Honda HR-V brings a trendy and clean modern design to the crossover. It sets a status for itself as a trendy and solid crossover.

Your pension will last with the economical Honda Amaze

Does it Amaze?

Cheap, reliable and economical, the Honda Amaze ticks many boxes

The Triumph 765 Street Triple is a bargain

Pirelli’s Folly of the Year 2018

There were no women or people of colour judging the event

Toyota, Honda seek green success with hydrogen fuel cell cars

Toyota’s Mirai sedan will run on electricity produced by mixing hydrogen fuel and oxygen, of which the by-product is heat and pure water.

Holiday hell on wheels

Five cars that would be awful on a road-trip holiday — and a single good one that can do it all.

Made in Japan, but it might not be for long

More firms face a tough choice over whether or not to move production in Japan overseas to escape the impact of the relentless rise of the yen.

Supply-chain woes hit more Sony plants

A shortage of parts will force Sony to cut production or suspend output at five more plants in Japan following the country’s catastrophic earthquake.

Chip prices jump as Japan disaster hits tech supplies

Prices for key technology components spiked as the toll on Japan’s infrastructure mounted after Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Honda to recall nearly 700 000 vehicles

Japanese carmaker Honda on Thursday said it was recalling 693 497 vehicles worldwide due to defective parts.

Honda recalls 412 000 US vehicles

Honda is recalling 412 000 vehicles in the US because of complaints from drivers that brake pedals feel "soft".

Honda expands airbag recall as more Toyotas probed

Honda expands airbag recall as more Toyotas probed

Honda said it would recall another 440 000 cars around the world for faulty airbags as rival Toyota faced probes over its largest safety crisis.

Honda SA recalls Jazz vehicles for safety checks

Honda SA has issued a safety recall of its previous generation Jazz vehicles for inspection following the death of a toddler in a car fire last year.

Nissan reports first annual loss in a decade

Nissan, Japan’s third top carmaker, reported a ¥233,7-billion annual net loss, its first yearly loss in a decade.

Honda sells Formula One team to Brawn

Honda said on Friday that it had sold its Formula One team to former principal Ross Brawn.

VWSA to shed 400 jobs

Volkswagen SA said on Friday it had been forced to take steps to address the economic crisis and would shed up to 400 jobs.

Toyota again slashes profit forecast amid slump

Hammered by waning global demand and a surging yen, Toyota slashed its earnings forecast again on Monday.

Look how far Honda’s come

The motorcycle I went to Pietermaritzburg to drool over and photograph was a humble little beast, even when it was new, 45 years ago.