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Mugen didn't wait for anyone to take delivery before dropping a body kit for Honda's resurrected Prelude. We're talking carbon-fiber splitter, forged aluminum wheels, and the kind of bolt-on upgrades that turn a good platform into something worth building on. The tuner knows the Prelude faithful will be here day one.

Mugen's third-generation Prelude kit arrived when Honda was already phoning it in—aggressive aero, forged internals, and suspension geometry that made the BB1/BB2 chassis actually handle like engineers intended. This isn't nostalgia bait; it's what the car should've been from the factory.

ARTA, Autobacs' in-house tuning arm, is dropping 20 FL5 Type R kits at Tokyo Auto Salon—full aero, suspension work, and engine tweaks. This is what happens when a parts empire gets tired of selling bolt-ons and actually engineers something. It's the kind of move that matters in Japan but barely registers stateside.

This 89cc four-stroke three-wheeler sold on BaT in February, got refreshed, and is back on the block already. The ATC 90 is pure period Honda—honest, simple, and increasingly sought by builders who actually ride these things instead of shrine them. Orange with period-correct graphics, it's the kind of machine that teaches you what motorcycles used to be about before everything got electronically complex.

Italdesign has reworked the second-gen NSX with styling nods to the 1989 original—adding modern cues while pulling from the Japanese supercar's design language. It's a what-if study that asks the right questions about restraint versus contemporary trends, even if it's ultimately a one-off that won't touch road cars.

Honda's racing division is developing a parts catalog for the current Civic Type R and revived Prelude, though specifics remain under wraps. This is HRC doing what HRC does—taking already-capable platforms and squeezing another 10% through suspension geometry, intake flow, and chassis reinforcement. The Type R especially needs it; values are holding but the market's waiting to see if these parts justify keeping them relevant against the next generation.

Honda's issuing a recall on the new CB1000 Hornet SP over piston and ring specs that can starve the engine of oil, seizing the connecting rod bearing. It's the kind of catastrophic failure that ends rides permanently. Early production run issue—if you've got one, get it sorted before it turns into a $15K bottom-end rebuild.

Honda rolled out track-focused HRC variants of the Prelude, Type R, and CR-V at Tokyo Auto Salon—proof that someone in Suzuka still remembers what drivers actually want. The Civic hybrid got a simulated manual transmission treatment, a middle finger to the CVT apologists. These are concepts for now, but the fact they exist means Honda's performance division still has a pulse.

Honda's dusting off the Prelude nameplate with a Type R variant at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, previewing what could be a front-wheel-drive performance coupe built on lessons learned from the FK8 Civic Type R platform. The concept hints at turbocharged four-cylinder power and independent suspension tuning, though Honda's keeping actual specs locked until production plans solidify.

Honda's teasing a new Civic Type R concept with Prelude S+ Shift tech, reigniting talk of a proper comeback to the UK market. The dual-clutch transmission paired with a hot hatch suggests Honda's finally ready to challenge the Golf R's dominance again. Last time the Type R mattered in Europe was the FK8—this could be the one that actually gets there.

Honda's issued a recall on the current-generation CBR600RR for a cylinder surface defect that can cause oil starvation under load. If you own a 2024-2026 model, this isn't a software patch—it's an engine block issue that needs dealer attention. Get ahead of it before track days or long rides expose the problem.

Mugen—Honda's factory tuner arm—dropped a limited run of BB6 Prelude upgrades capped at just 16 examples worldwide. This wasn't mall crawler stuff: we're talking suspension geometry work, engine management, and the kind of restraint that separates actual engineers from parts-bin poseurs. If you didn't know about it last week, the allocation's already distributed.

Italdesign dusted off the second-gen NSX for a Tokyo Auto Salon one-off that's equal parts tribute and middle finger to Honda's current direction. The build hints at what passionate designers think the supercar should've been—but the real story is that independent shops are doing Honda's creative work for them.

Honda's expanding its clutchless E-Clutch tech beyond the Africa Twin to more models in 2026, while cutting prices in what looks like a market correction after years of inflation creep. The system eliminates manual clutch lever operation but keeps the rider engaged—technically different from a full DCT, which matters if you care about how a bike actually feels. Fewer dealers are pushing inventory at MSRP these days.

Honda rolled out a Civic Type R and Prelude concept at Tokyo Auto Salon that hint at what performance enthusiasts actually want—aggressive aero, widebody stance, and the kind of engineering that doesn't fit quarterly earnings calls. The FK8 Type R finally has a spiritual successor worth discussing, even if it's just a one-off fantasy.

Honda dusted off the HRC badge for a pair of concepts—a sharper Civic Type R and a Prelude that remembers what it used to be. Both get aggressive aero, tuned suspensions, and enough visual aggression to make you wonder why these don't just become production models. The real question: are these genuine future hints or just Tokyo show floor theater.

Bajaj's NS200 strips the RS200's fairings and geometry for a more accessible street fighter—same 199cc single, same steel frame, different ethos. It's the bike that proves nakeds don't need to be overpriced or over-complicated.

A 248cc two-stroke single that spent most of its life in storage until a 2011 refresh brought it back to life. The MT250 Elsinore was Honda's answer to keeping dirt bike relevance when the market was already shifting, and this silver example shows what happens when a bike sits—refurbished bikes rarely recapture the original feel, but the spec sheet suggests someone at least got the fundamentals right.

The Mach-E, Ioniq, and F-150 Lightning led the pack as traditional automakers clawed back market share. Ford's crossover strategy and Hyundai's pricing discipline are working. Tesla's slowing numbers opened a door everyone else is walking through.

Honda's pricing the next-gen FK8 successor like it learned nothing from the market correction. You're looking at real money for a front-wheel-drive daily driver—even if it's the sharpest one money can buy. The gap between Type R and actual sports cars keeps shrinking.