Honda postpones self-driving goal to 2028 as EV retreat takes toll

Japanese automaker falls behind competitors in next-gen technology

Honda 0 Series Saloon EV was a self-driving concept car designed for the North American market. It was canceled this year. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

TOKYO -- Honda Motor will delay implementing artificial intelligence-powered autonomous driving in its vehicles by one year to 2028, as its pull back from an electric vehicle strategy resulted in planned models being canceled.