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Multiple injured after stolen car flees from FHP, crashes into another vehicle
Read full article: Multiple injured after stolen car flees from FHP, crashes into another vehicleMultiple people were sent to the hospital in Orange County after troopers pursued a stolen vehicle that crashed into another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A crash saved a teenager whose car suddenly sped up to 120 mph in the rural Midwest
Read full article: A crash saved a teenager whose car suddenly sped up to 120 mph in the rural MidwestSam Dutcher says he had finished running errands when his Honda Pilot suddenly accelerated over 100 mph, eventually forcing authorities to coordinate a controlled crash in the western Minnesota countryside to save the 18-year-old.
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
Read full article: Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVsHonda has a long reputation for building highly fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and now it’s getting serious about EVs with the all-new 2024 Prologue.
One more death in US, the 28th, is attributed to Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnel
Read full article: One more death in US, the 28th, is attributed to Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnelAnother death is being linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.
Wrong-way crash kills 2, injures 5 in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: Wrong-way crash kills 2, injures 5 in Osceola County, troopers sayA man and a woman from Wisconsin are dead after their SUV was struck nearly head-on by a pickup truck in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day WeekendMemorial Day weekend is often considered to be the kick-start to summer and, for car shoppers looking for the best finance and lease deals, a great opportunity to take advantage of a marketplace finally returning to normalcy.
US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards
Read full article: US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standardsAutomatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years.
1 killed, 2 hurt in crash that shut down I-4 in Daytona Beach
Read full article: 1 killed, 2 hurt in crash that shut down I-4 in Daytona BeachA crash Saturday morning on Interstate 4 in Volusia County killed a DeLand man and injured two other people, forcing the temporary closure of all westbound lanes in Daytona Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Japanese drivers try to break through in Formula 1 but face linguistic and geographical barriers
Read full article: Japanese drivers try to break through in Formula 1 but face linguistic and geographical barriersAbout two dozen Japanese drivers have raced in Formula 1 over almost 50 years, and success has been limited.
Driver intentionally strikes motorcyclist in road rage crash on Florida interstate, troopers say
Read full article: Driver intentionally strikes motorcyclist in road rage crash on Florida interstate, troopers sayA motorcyclist suffered serious injuries early Friday when they were intentionally struck by a car in an act of road rage on Interstate 75 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Patty Tavatanakit takes a 3-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand
Read full article: Patty Tavatanakit takes a 3-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in ThailandLocal favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament.
Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor
Read full article: Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensorHonda is recalling over 750,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a faulty sensor may cause the front passenger air bags to inflate when they're not supposed to in a crash.
Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargers
Read full article: Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargersPresident Joe Biden has vetoed a Republican measure that would have blocked a White House waiver that allows some foreign-made content in federally funded chargers for electric vehicles.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
Read full article: Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issueHonda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash.
Nicklaus says PGA National will have stronger field in '24
Read full article: Nicklaus says PGA National will have stronger field in '24Jack Nicklaus thinks the Honda Classic, by whatever name it’ll be known as next year, should have a chance at a stronger field because of looming changes to the PGA Tour schedule.
Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in Ohio
Read full article: Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in OhioOhio’s privatized economic development office has finalized an agreement that will infuse another $237 million into Honda's massive battery plant project in the state.
Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deaths
Read full article: Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deathsNearly 50 businesses and nonprofits including rideshare companies Uber and Lyft and industrial giant 3M are pledging millions of dollars in initiatives to stem a crisis in road fatalities under a new federal effort.
Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Read full article: Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in OhioHonda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ Dixon
Read full article: An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ DixonScott Dixon had the car to beat for much of the Indy 500 until a late speeding penalty cost him a chance to kiss the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time since 2008.
Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic braking
Read full article: Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic brakingU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason.
Authorities recover car involved in shooting of Daytona Beach officer, deputies say
Read full article: Authorities recover car involved in shooting of Daytona Beach officer, deputies sayAuthorities were able to recover the vehicle the man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer was last seen in when he fled the scene, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
$200,000 reward now offered to help find man accused of shooting Daytona officer
Read full article: $200,000 reward now offered to help find man accused of shooting Daytona officerThe reward for information that could lead authorities to the man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer now sits at $200,000, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehicles
Read full article: Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehiclesGeneral Motors is building two electric SUVs for Honda to sell in North America in 2024, but the Japanese automaker plans to manufacture them on its own after that.
Alert: Steering problem could affect 1.1 million Honda Accord sedans
Read full article: Alert: Steering problem could affect 1.1 million Honda Accord sedansThe U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating multiple complaints about steering failures that could affect more than 1.1 million Honda Accord sedans.
82-year-old motorcyclist dies after crashing into back of van in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: 82-year-old motorcyclist dies after crashing into back of van in Lake County, troopers sayAn 82-year-old motorcyclist traveling in Lake County died after crashing into the back of a stopped van Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man arrested for road rage shooting, ‘disturbing’ Instagram video, Orlando police say
Read full article: Man arrested for road rage shooting, ‘disturbing’ Instagram video, Orlando police sayA 19-year-old man connected to a road rage shooting earlier this week in east Orlando and a “disturbing” weapons crime has been arrested, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Man rushed to hospital after possible road rage shooting in east Orlando, police say
Read full article: Man rushed to hospital after possible road rage shooting in east Orlando, police sayA man was rushed to the hospital after a possible road rage shooting in east Orlando on Tuesday, according to the police department.
Matt Jones ties course record with 61 in Honda Classic
Read full article: Matt Jones ties course record with 61 in Honda ClassicMatt Jones of Australia hits from the 18th tee during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Jones tied the course record at PGA National with a 9-under 61. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Matt Jones’ opening round at the Honda Classic was remarkable. Jones tied the course record Thursday on a typically windy day at PGA National with a bogey-free 9-under 61 giving him a three-shot lead. “I was just managing the golf course and hitting good shots,” Jones said. And Hunter Mahan had a six-hole stretch in which he made, in order, eagle, bogey, bogey, triple bogey, bogey, birdie.
Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024
Read full article: Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)DETROIT – Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura. As part of Honda's efforts to meet stricter emissions standards, it will reduce emissions from its internal combustion vehicles, Gardner said. Already the company has a hybrid called the Insight, as well as hybrid versions of its Accord midsize car, CR-V small SUV.
Bus video shows Daytona Beach hit-and-run driver nearly running over crash victim
Read full article: Bus video shows Daytona Beach hit-and-run driver nearly running over crash victimThe Daytona Beach Police Department on Friday released video captured by a passing Votran bus of the Jan. 31 incident. The victim told police she didn’t believe the driver and asked her to wait and not move. This happened January 31st on West Int'l Speedway Blvd./US 92 near Daytona International Speedway. The incident happened Jan. 31 at West International Speedway near Daytona International Speedway. AdNo arrests have been made in the case, according to Daytona Beach police.
Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems
Read full article: Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problemsHonda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)DETROIT – Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw. The software recall includes 737,000 Accords from 2018 to 2020 and Insights from 2019 and 2020. Two drive shaft recalls cover 430,000 Honda Civic Hybrids from 2012, the 2007 through 2014 Honda Fit, the 2013 through 2015 Acura ILX and the 2013 through 2015 Honda Accord. Dealers will inspect the left and right drive shafts and replace them if needed.
Video: Florida driver crashes into cop car during DUI traffic stop, police say
Read full article: Video: Florida driver crashes into cop car during DUI traffic stop, police sayDAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – A driver was so drunk that he backed into a patrol car during a DUI traffic stop and then denied ever doing it, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety. Records show an officer spotted a green Honda going 54 mph in a 35 mph zone and pulled the driver over around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday. The driver of the Honda, 33-year-old Siang Thang, seemed “in a daze” and wasn’t initially responsive when the officer ordered him out of the vehicle, according to the affidavit. Records show Thang admitted to speeding but denied crashing into the patrol vehicle and seemed surprised when he saw the vehicle’s damage. A field sobriety test was conducted, which he failed, although he was able to recite the alphabet, the affidavit said.
Florida establishes incentive program for recalled airbags for certain Honda and Acura cars
Read full article: Florida establishes incentive program for recalled airbags for certain Honda and Acura carsFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moody wants to make sure Honda and Acura drivers are not traveling with dangerous airbags. Moody said a multimillion-dollar resolution with Honda resulted in added safeguards put in place by Honda will prevent airbag safety risks in the future. Around 52,000 people in Florida will be able to participate in the incentive program, according to Moody. The attorney general said Honda and Acura owners of the Alpha Population vehicles are at an increased risk of catastrophic failure should the defective airbag not deploy. Anyone who wants to see if their vehicle is part of the program can call 1(888)-234-2138 or go to safercar.gov.
Deputy uninjured after crash on Michigan Street in Orlando
Read full article: Deputy uninjured after crash on Michigan Street in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. – An Orange County deputy involved in a crash Thursday afternoon was not injured and the driver of the other vehicle involved was found at fault, according to Orlando police. The crash between an Orange County Sheriff’s Office patrol car and a red Honda happened at 3:23 p.m. near Michigan Street and Sunrise Court, Orlando police said. The deputy was uninjured and the driver of the Honda suffered minor injuries, authorities said. Traffic was diverted through a private parking lot temporarily until the crash scene was cleared. Authorities did not say what caused the crash.
Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles together
Read full article: Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles togetherDETROIT General Motors and Honda say they have signed a deal to explore sharing vehicle underpinnings and propulsion systems in North America. The companies say planning discussions on jointly-designed vehicles will start immediately and include vehicles powered by both electricity and internal combustion engines. Honda and GM say in a statement Thursday that they'll also cooperate on purchasing, research and connected services. In April the companies announced they would jointly develop two electric vehicles for Honda based on GM's global electric vehicle platform. The alliance would be governed by a joint committee of senior executives from both companies, the statement said.
Mrquez back on bike 4 days after surgery on broken arm
Read full article: Mrquez back on bike 4 days after surgery on broken armJEREZ DE LA FRONTERA Marc Mrquez returned to the track just four days after undergoing surgery on a broken arm and finished Saturdays practice session for the Andalucia Grand Prix with the 20th best time. The six-time defending MotoGP champion says he will decide later whether to take part in the race itself on Sunday. Team Honda said Thursday that Mrquez passed a physical and was declared fit to race despite undergoing surgery to fix a broken right humerus on Tuesday. The Spaniard crashed near the end of last Sundays Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera, which marked MotoGPs first race since the coronavirus pandemic struck. Tests showed there was no nerve damage caused by the fracture, allowing Mrquez to participate this weekend at the same Circuito de Jerez-ngel Nieto circuit.
Kissimmee man dies after crashing into utility pole, troopers say
Read full article: Kissimmee man dies after crashing into utility pole, troopers sayOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. A Kissimmee man is dead after an early morning single-vehicle crash in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to Old Lake Wilson Road, near Sand Hill Road, around 2 a.m. Monday morning where they found a two-door Honda had crashed into a wooden utility pole. Investigators said the 32-year-old driver lost control of the car, veered off the roadway and struck the pole. The driver died at the scene. Troopers said the investigation into the crash is ongoing.