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The auto workers strike will drive up car prices, but not right away — unless consumers panic

Sep. 16, 2023 16:06 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Car shoppers are heading for a new round of sticker shock if the strike by the United Auto Workers doesn’t end soon, particularly for popular vehicles that are already in short supply. The number of vehicles on dealer lots will shrink the longer the walkout goes on....

Indiana Gov. Holcomb leading weeklong foreign trade mission to Japan beginning Thursday

Sep. 06, 2023 17:24 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will lead a delegation to Japan beginning Thursday for a weeklong trade mission to the country his office bills as “the state’s largest foreign investor.” Holcomb and representatives of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. will...

Juri Vips gets 2nd chance in racing after use of racial slur nearly ended his career

Sep. 01, 2023 16:25 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing knew its latest driver would be controversial, so much so that the social media manager turned off the ability to comment on posts announcing the hiring. Juri Vips, a 23-year-old from Estonia, will make his IndyCar debut this...

Aussie Jett Lawrence chasing perfection in motocross season finale

Aug. 25, 2023 17:06 PM EDT

Jett Lawrence has already given Honda its first 450cc motocross championship since 2003 while becoming the eighth rookie to clinch the title in his rookie season. The 20-year-old Aussie has one more piece of history in his sights and it's a big one: a perfect season. ...

Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle

Aug. 21, 2023 08:26 AM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one: The Mitsubishi Mirage. And even the Mirage appears headed for the scrap yard. At a time when...

Edmunds compares: 2023 Mazda CX-50 vs. Honda CR-V

Aug. 09, 2023 07:06 AM EDT

The Honda CR-V has consistently been one of the most popular small crossover SUVs on sale in America. It’s also coming off a full 2023 redesign in which it received more rear legroom, an improved hybrid powertrain option, and updated technology features. It’s an intriguing choice and highly...

Profit at Japan's Honda doubles on healthy global auto and motorcycle sales

Aug. 09, 2023 06:13 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Honda reported Wednesday that its April-June profit more than doubled on healthy sales of its motorcycles and cars, as the Japanese company also received a perk from favorable exchange rates. Honda Motor Co. said its fiscal first quarter profit totaled 363 billion yen...

New electric vehicle charging network being built by major automakers could lure more buyers to EVs

Jul. 26, 2023 16:51 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The announcement Wednesday that seven major automakers are joining to build a large North American electric vehicle charging network should pull people off the sidelines to at least consider shifting away from gas-powered vehicles. That's how auto industry analysts...

Edmunds compares: 2023 Honda Accord vs. 2023 Kia K5

Jul. 26, 2023 06:35 AM EDT

The midsize sedan market lacks the diversity of models it once did, yet what remains is a competitive set of vehicles. Honda’s Accord has been a long-standing fixture in this class and for 2023 it receives a full redesign that introduces added legroom, greater fuel efficiency and new styling...

Honda to build new light-jet model in central North Carolina, creating 280 jobs

Jul. 11, 2023 17:14 PM EDT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Honda Aircraft Co. will develop and build a longer-range version of its light aircraft in central North Carolina, generating 280 additional jobs, Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Tuesday. The company said last month that it would produce for commercial...