

Honda recalls 130,000 vehicles in Canada
Models impacted include: Fit, Accord, Civic, Insight and Acura ILX
Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles together
Automakers will also co-operate on purchasing, research and connected services.

Honda producing protective gear for Alliston healthcare workers
Automaker deploys 3D printers and collaborates with Georgian College to produce face shields.

Honda extending Alliston plant shutdown to April 7
Extension is in response to the “continued steep decline” in market demand.
Honda celebrates manufacturing at Canadian International AutoShow
Spotlight was on its Alliston manufacturing facility, which recently produced its nine millionth vehicle.

Honda of Canada Mfg. builds its 9 millionth vehicle
Automaker hits another milestone: its five millionth vehicle sold in Canada.

Japanese OEMs produced 47% of light vehicles made in Canada
JAMA Canada study also shows automakers employed 38.6% of Canada’s automotive OEM workforce in 2018.
After decades in development, Honda’s jets quietly evolving
The Tokyo-based corporation faces decisions about how much to build its aircraft division.
Honda confirms closure of UK car plant that employs 3,500
Honda said the closure is not Brexit-driven.
Honda slows Accord, Civic production as buyers shift to SUVs
Will temporarily idle a second-shift production line in August at its Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant.
Honda recalls 1.2M more vehicles with dangerous air bags
Involves 2001 to 2016 model years that were not included in the massive string of Takata recalls for air bags.
Honda to shut plant in Britain, imperiling 3,500 jobs [UPDATED]
CEO says the decision was not related to Brexit; based on competitive factors and need to accelerate its production of electric vehicles.
Malaysia to penalize owners who don’t replace Takata airbags
Japanese air bag maker’s defective products linked to 23 fatalities worldwide.

What’s ahead for Canada’s automotive industry
Trump, trade and technology’s impact on the auto sector.
Honda profit slips on air bag woes despite sales growth
Automaker a big Takata customer; some 100 million air-bag inflators were recalled worldwide.