Honda News

Tokyo, Japan – 17 June 2025 – Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the research and development arm of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., has successfully launched and landed its first reusable rocket, marking a major step forward in aerospace innovation.

Honda South Africa (HSAF) is proud to announce the winner of its 2025 local Technician Skills Contest, an initiative hosted in partnership with Honda Africa and Middle East Region (HAMER).

In 2025, Honda proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary Honda Gold Wing, a motorcycle that has shaped the global touring segment since its debut in 1975.

In May 2025, Honda proudly reached a momentous milestone, the cumulative global production of 500 million motorcycles.

Honda’s CR-V and Elevate stand out among 37 contenders, showcasing innovation, style, and excellence in South Africa’s premier motoring awards.

Honda South Africa is revving up with excitement as both the Honda FIT Elegance and the iconic Civic Type R have secured their spots as semi-finalists in the prestigious 2025 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards! The FIT Elegance shines in the Best Compact Hatch category, while the powerful Civic Type R is a strong contender in the Best Performance Car category.

Honda’s dream of enabling the joy of mobility for all continues to drive its technological innovations. The company has invested in future-forward projects such as the HondaJet and Walking Assist devices, reinforcing its dedication to human freedom and exploration.

The prestigious Old Mutual Insure 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) competition finalists have been announced. Showcasing the best in automotive innovation and performance, the top 18 finalists meticulously chosen by the jurors of the 38th annual COTY competition presented by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) will go through to the next stage in the search for the 2024 SA Car of the Year.

7,967 km of rallying across Saudi Arabia came to a conclusion by the breathtaking Red Sea at Yanbu with Monster Energy Honda Team’s Ricky Brabec taking the top step of the Dakar for a second time, making history as the only American to do so.