Honda delays CR-V hybrid production in US and Canada by several months.
Context
What happened: Honda Motor will delay mass production of its next-generation hybrid vehicles in North America by several months, according to Nikkei.
Key numbers: The overhauled SUV model's mass production is pushed back to at least April 2027. Hybrid CR-V production in the U.S. is expected to be delayed until May or later.
Why it matters: The delay affects Honda's hybrid rollout timeline for the U.S. and Canada, where the CR-V hybrid is built at the company's Indiana plant.