Honda and Toyota announce new hybrid and electric vehicle updates

Honda is relaunching the Prelude after a 24-year hiatus. The 2026 model features a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2-liter, 16-valve Atkinson cycle gasoline engine producing 143 horsepower and an electric motor producing 184 horsepower. The system utilizes Honda’s E-CVT technology to manage three modes: electric-only for low speeds, hybrid mode for immediate power, and combustion mode for higher speeds.

Toyota has introduced updates to its electric SUV lineup with the bZ series. The redesigned electric SUV features a “hammerhead” front-end design and improved interior technology, including a 14-inch multimedia touchscreen. Performance upgrades include an all-wheel-drive system producing up to 338 horsepower. Depending on the configuration, the vehicle offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 314 miles for front-wheel-drive models and 288 miles for all-wheel-drive versions.