MIAMI, FL, Jan 10, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PromiCell, Inc. (the "Company"), a clinical-stage cellular immunotherapy company uniquely positioned to advance potentially curative cell therapies for cancer patients, today announced that the Company's Chief Medical Officer, John Lee, MD, Ph.D., will present interim results of the Company's lead asset PRO CAR - 201A, a STEAP1 directed CAR T cell that is currently in the clinic as a first-in-human phase 1 trial for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), at Biotech Showcase 2026 in San Francisco, California on Monday, January 12, 2025 at 11:15 am PST at the Franciscan D (Ballroom Level).About PromiCell, Inc.PromiCell, is a clinical-stage cellular immunotherapy company with product candidates representing highly differentiated and novel CAR T and TCR T platforms to be developed across separate solid and hematologic types of cancer. Our pipeline of innovative products includes STEAP 1 CAR T cells, HA-1 TCR T cells and CD 33 CAR T cells, applicable for the treatment of patients with mCRPC, Ewing Sarcoma, recurrent leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. Our next-generation chimeric antigen receptor CAR T cell therapies are designed to address key mechanisms of tumor escape, disease relapse, and immune evasion. Our scientists are pioneers in CAR T-cell therapy, united in a mission to outsmart cancer and deliver more cures for patients. Learn more at www.promicell.com.Contact:305-433-1287anthony@promicell.comSOURCE: Promicell Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
香港, 2026年1月9日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近年来,在"双碳"战略深入推进、全球能源结构加速转型以及消费市场绿色需求持续释放的多重驱动下,全球新能源汽车产业迎来了爆发式增长,步入高质量发展的黄金赛道。赛力斯(股份代号9927)作为中国知名新能源车企,积极抢抓市场机遇,凭借深厚的技术积淀、完善的产业链布局与差异化的产品矩阵,于近期成功登陆港交所,朝着打造"世界级新豪华汽车领先品牌"目标全速迈进。践行"智慧重塑豪华"品牌理念 成功实现盈利突破赛力斯是以新能源汽车为核心业务的技术科技型企业,业务版图全面覆盖新能源汽车及核心三电系统等关键产品的研发、制造、销售与全生命周期服务。公司于2016年率先完成向新能源汽车领域的战略转型,2021年重磅发布高端智能汽车品牌问界,同步推出系列重磅车型,快速站稳市场。截至目前,问界品牌已构建起覆盖高端市场的完整产品矩阵,成功推出问界M5、M7、M8及M9四款核心车型,形成差异化竞争优势。其中,问界M9持续领跑高端SUV赛道,稳稳占据50万级市场销量冠军宝座,问界M8则长期稳居40万级市场榜首,成为众多高端用户的首选车型。凭借卓越的产品力、领先的智能技术与越级的用户体验,问界品牌迅速崛起,被市场誉为"中国的奔驰宝马"。从科技维度来看,问界在"智慧重塑豪华"的品牌理念引领下,确立了"豪华+科技"双轨并行的独特定位,既坚守高端品质底色,又以前沿技术定义出行体验。在辅助驾驶、智能安全、智能动力等未来科技出行核心领域,问界与特斯拉秉持高度一致的探索愿景,均以技术革新推动行业进步。与此同时,赛力斯始终深耕科技创新与前沿技术探索,积极布局具身智能核心赛道,近期已正式官宣与火山引擎达成深度合作,彰显出与国际领先车企不谋而合的战略前瞻性。凭借在智能科技领域的扎实积淀与前瞻布局,问界品牌被业内人士盛赞为"中国的特斯拉"。得益于强大的品牌知名度与市场销量的稳步攀升,赛力斯近年来业绩迎来跨越式增长,盈利能力实现关键突破。2023年至2024年,公司营业收入从人民币358亿元飙升至1451亿元,同比大幅增长305.5%,展现出强劲的业务扩张势能;盈利表现同样亮眼,2024年、2025年上半年分别录得归母净利润人民币59亿元、人民币29亿元,根据弗若斯特沙利文报告,赛力斯已跻身全球第四家实现盈利的新能源车企,成为行业内少数兼具规模增长与盈利能力的标杆企业。而这一系列亮眼表现的背后,正是赛力斯对"智慧重塑豪华"品牌理念的深度践行。这一理念精准契合用户对智慧与豪华并重的核心诉求,让用户无需在豪华质感与智能体验间作出取舍,既避免了在单一维度发展的局限,更让"豪华+科技"的双重价值真正转化为用户可感知的日常使用体验。坚守可持续发展 释放广阔发展空间在业务高速扩张的同时,赛力斯始终将可持续发展理念深植于企业战略核心,以实际行动践行社会责任与环境责任。2025年10月16日,国际权威指数公司明晟(MSCI)公布最新企业ESG评级结果,赛力斯集团凭借在环境治理、社会责任履行、公司治理等维度的卓越表现,成功斩获最高的AAA评级。这一成绩不仅让赛力斯成为A股上市汽车企业中唯一获此殊荣的企业,更充分彰显了其在构建绿色、可持续未来出行生态中的行业引领力。从行业发展维度来看,全球减碳行动的持续深化与消费者可持续出行理念的日益增强,形成强大合力共同驱动新能源汽车产业迈入高速增长通道。根据弗若斯特沙利文报告,全球新能源乘用车销量自2021年的620万辆激增至2024年的1,710万辆,在此期间复合年增长率达到40.2%。预计到2030年新能源乘用车全球销量将达到4,230万辆,2024年至2030年的复合年增长率为16.3%,渗透率有望升至47.0%,这一持续扩容的蓝海市场,为赛力斯这样的行业龙头企业提供了广阔的发展空间。以产品为基石、科技为引擎、责任为底色,赛力斯在新能源汽车产业的黄金赛道上已构建起多维核心竞争优势。伴随着全球新能源汽车市场的持续扩容与技术革命的深入演进,未来,公司将继续深化科技创新与生态合作,持续完善产品矩阵,拓展全球市场,在践行可持续发展理念的同时,为用户带来更优质的出行体验,引领行业迈向更高质量的发展新阶段。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Jan 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) today announced the creation of the MORIZO RR special edition of the GR Yaris and unveiled the model's under-development prototype at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.A special-edition vehicle created with Morizo at the Nürburgring, equipped with the GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission and to be limited to 100 units in JapanApplication of lessons learned from competing in the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race, resulting in an exclusive suspension setup and an exclusive 4WD control modeEquipped with a carbon-fiber rear wing developed through competing in the Nürburgring 24 HoursFeatures exclusive Morizo-favored "Gravel Khaki" exterior color, as well as brake calipers and interior accents in Morizo's signature "Yellow" preferredThe GR Yaris MORIZO RR is a special-edition model created with Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda, aka Morizo, by applying insights gained through the challenge of competing as TOYOTA GAZOO ROOKIE Racing (TGRR) in the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race.TGR, with its core mission of making ever-better motorsports-bred cars, and ROOKIE Racing, which hones GR vehicles, transcended organizational boundaries and came together based on roles rather than titles under Morizo's leadership to form TGRR, aiming to further accelerate the making of ever-better cars.In the Nürburgring 24 Hours, Morizo, as a team driver, took the wheel of the GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission-equipped No. 109 GR Yaris fielded by TGRR, logging more laps than scheduled despite the course's grueling conditions. Upon the team's successful completion of the race, Morizo was quick to convey how good he found the GR Yaris to be, and he credited its 8-speed automatic transmission with enabling him to conquer 15 laps.The GR Yaris MORIZO RR is exceptional for its Nürburgring-cultivated delivery of car-driver unity for a high level of driver-vehicle interaction, its reliability and security, and its ability to make car-lovers smile and want to keep on driving it.The GR Yaris MORIZO RR for the Japanese market is to be available in a total of 100 units from spring 2026, with purchasing lottery applications now being accepted via the TGR official smartphone application "GR app". The model is also to be released in certain European markets in a limited run of 100 units.Main featuresNürburgring-honed suspensionBenefitting from the powerful downforce generated by an exclusive rear wing, the suspension setup has been optimized to achieve damping forces that allow the tires to firmly follow even highly uneven road surfaces, like those at the Nürburgring. The result is performance that allows for stress-free everyday driving while maintaining sporty driving performance, with control of the electric power steering (EPS) system also having been modified accordingly. The vehicle was developed as a high-performance model that allows enjoying driver-vehicle interaction that is unique to MORIZO RR models, generates an overflow of spontaneous smiles, and enables experiencing an extraordinary sense of exhilaration.Exclusive 4WD control mode developed with Morizo An exclusive 4WD control mode was developed together with Morizo, in which a "MORIZO" mode replaces the "GRAVEL" mode of the base vehicle. The "MORIZO" mode sets front/rear initial torque and driving force distribution at 50:50.Interior and exterior designed with the master driver and professional drivers As an exclusive GR Yaris MORIZO RR performance aerodynamic part, the model features a carbon-fiber rear wing developed through competing in the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Other exterior enhancements are found in the form of a front spoiler, side skirts, and a carbon-fiber hood.The exterior color is a GR Yaris MORIZO RR-exclusive and Morizo-favored "Gravel Khaki", which, despite its distinctiveness, blends seamlessly into everyday settings. A "Piano Black" finish makes the radiator grille look sleek, sharp, and closer to the ground, while the wheels are done in "Matte Bronze".The brake calipers and interior stitching sport Morizo's signature "Yellow".Another exclusive feature is the suede-surfaced steering wheel, which has been given a slightly smaller-than-normal outer diameter and modified paddle shifters and steering-wheel-mounted switches for improved operability in motorsports. The switches, in particular, are laid out independently, based on lessons learned through the use of similar switches in the GR Yaris Rally2 rally car.The interior displays an exclusive serial-number plate with a "MORIZO RR" logo.Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiativeshttps://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
香港, 2026年1月9日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 1月9日,全球领先的通用人工智能科技公司——MiniMax(0100.HK)正式登陆港交所。此次上市不仅是MiniMax发展历程中的里程碑事件,更一举刷新全球AGI行业最快IPO纪录——从成立到挂牌仅用48个月,彰显出公司极致的运营效率与强劲的全球化发展势能,为全球AI行业的商业化进阶树立了全新标杆。全球化战略成效显著,付费用户与单客价值双重增长据悉,MiniMax成立于2022年初,自诞生之日起便秉持「生而全球化」的发展定位,是业内少数从创立初期就专注全模态大模型研发的科技企业。亮眼的市场表现印证了其全球化战略的成功,2025年前九个月,公司营收实现同比超170%的爆发式增长,其中海外市场收入贡献占比超70%。这种高增速的海外拓展节奏与「海外为主、国内为辅」的收入结构倒挂,不仅展现出MiniMax在全球AI市场的核心竞争力,更体现出公司产品与技术体系对不同区域市场的高度适配性,为行业全球化布局提供了可借鉴的实践样本。同时,作为「全球唯四全模态进入第一梯队」的大模型公司,MiniMax凭藉文本、语音、视频全模态全栈自研构建的深厚技术护城河,成功打造了极具可拓展潜力的B+C双轮商业闭环,并实现了高效的商业化落地。截至目前,MiniMax业务已覆盖全球200多个国家和地区,累计服务用户超2.12亿。从2023年底到2025年9月30日的不到两年时间里,其AI原生产品付费用户数暴涨15倍;截至2025年9月30日,To C端收入同比增长181%,To B端收入同比增长160%。其中,B端业务毛利率高达69.4%,展现出健康的盈利能力;C端营收占比超71%,成为驱动收入规模化增长的核心引擎。付费用户规模与单客价值的双重增长,凸显MiniMax商业闭环的可行性与盈利潜力,以及市场对公司全模态技术产品的高度认可,同时,公司良性的增长格局亦为其未来业绩的持续增长奠定了坚实基础,也为后续业务拓展与技术创新提供了稳固的商业支撑。研发效率领先行业,上市赋能长期高质量发展在实现营收高速增长的同时,MiniMax展现出极强的成本控制与研发效率优势。2025年前九个月,公司营收同比增长174.7%,研发开支仅同比增长30%;从成立至2025年9月,累计研发投入仅5亿美元。对比行业巨头Open AI累计400亿至550亿美元的研发花销,MiniMax仅用不到1%的投入就跻身全球全模态大模型第一梯队,这种极致性价比的研发模式,重塑了「AI研发需巨额资金堆砌」的行业固有认知。而此次成功登陆资本市场,一方面将为MiniMax构筑坚实的现金流安全垫,有效增强企业抵御市场波动的风险韧性,另一方面,依托国际资本平台的资源整合与赋能能力,进一步优化公司的研发投入的精准度与结构配比,降低研发成本,放大技术优势与商业价值的协同效应,为公司的长期高质量发展注入强劲动力。总体而言,MiniMax的成功上市,不仅标志着公司正式迈入资本化发展的新阶段,更向全球市场展现了中国AGI企业的技术实力与商业化能力,为全球AI行业的发展注入了新活力。展望未来,伴随上市进程的落地,MiniMax的资金实力将实现质的跃升,全球战略布局也将持续向纵深推进。依托这一发展契机,公司有望进一步夯实全模态技术壁垒,持续放大核心技术竞争优势,不断拓宽商业应用的边界,为全球用户创造更高价值体验,同时充分释放成长潜能,为投资者持续创造长期、稳定的投资回报。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Japan, January 9, 2026 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled new concept models and race machines that embody “Honda passion for driving performance,” at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 which started today at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.Honda introduced two new product lines — “Sport Line” for on-road models and “Trail Line” for off-road models — that indicate the future direction of Honda automobile products that inherit the Honda Sports DNA carried forward since the company’s founding. To showcase the concept and vision for each line, Honda introduced HRC-spec concept models that incorporate the expertise of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the global racing arm of Honda.Following is an overview of the announcement. Honda Sports DNA being carried on since the foundingSince its founding, Honda has been driven by its own dreams, continuously taking on challenges in racing and developing sport-type models. Honda has a passion to enable more customers to experience the “joy of driving at the will of the driver” by incorporating into production models the technologies and expertise amassed through racing and sports car development. This passion has been carried on as Honda Sports DNA.Based on Honda Sports DNA, Honda will expand its lineup of more exciting sport-type models, for both on-road and off-road driving. In addition, as the key pillar of its initiative to further enhance its sport-type model lineup, Honda will introduce HRC-spec models for a wider range of production models by leveraging technologies HRC has amassed through racing activities and feedback from its race drivers.Honda is exhibiting models at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon that indicate these future directions. Two new lines: Sport Line and Trail LineSport Line models on displayThe Sport Line is scheduled to be launched as a new line of production models that achieve the “joy of driving at the will of the driver” at an elevated level by incorporating the technologies and expertise amassed through participation in various on-road races. Civic Type R HRC ConceptBased on Civic Type R, which was developed in the pursuit of “ultimate pure sports performance,” the Civic Type R HRC Concept is being developed by incorporating HRC technologies and the expertise of its racing drivers. This HRC-spec concept model offers a further refined “joy of driving” unique to Honda honed at the forefront of racing environments. Prelude HRC ConceptHonda is currently developing “HRC Performance Parts” for the all-new Prelude, which went on sale in September 2025. HRC Performance Parts are being designed exclusively to enhance the driving performance of the vehicle by leveraging the technologies and expertise amassed through racing activities. The Prelude HRC Concept is a concept model equipped with HRC Performance Parts. Trail Line models on displayThrough HRC, Honda has been participating in various off-road races, including Baja races*. The Trail Line is scheduled to be launched as a new line of production models that incorporate technologies and expertise amassed through such racing activities. In addition to featuring active and dynamic styling, Trail Line models will be designed to enable customers to feel the “joy of driving at the will of the driver” in a broader range of driving environments. Passport TrailSport Elite (North American version on display for reference only)As an iconic model of the Trail Line, Honda is exhibiting the Passport TrailSport Elite, the top trim of the Honda Passport SUV being sold in North America as a model that delivers full-fledged off-road capabilities.TrailSport HRC Concept Honda is exhibiting a TrailSport HRC Concept model based on existing Honda SUV models, including the all-new CR-V scheduled to go on sale in Japan, in February of this year, as well as ZR-V, Vezel and WR-V. These TrailSport HRC Concept models incorporate expertise HRC has gained from off-road racing and feature designs that evoke dynamic performance and a spirit of adventure. CR-V TrailSport HRC Concept ZR-V TrailSport HRC Concept Vezel TrailSport HRC Concept WR-V TrailSport HRC ConceptOther models on displayCivic e:HEV RS PrototypeHonda is exhibiting the prototype for a planned production model of the RS trim of Civic e:HEV, which will be newly added as a sportier grade of the model. The Civic e:HEV RS will be the second model, after the all-new Prelude, to be equipped with the new Honda S+ Shift control technology for hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) models.The Civic e:HEV RS Prototype on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 pays homage to the design of the Civic that competed and claimed the championship of the All-Japan Touring Car Championship race nearly 30 years ago, expressing the enduring Honda passion for driving performance.As a model that carries forward the joy of driving into the electrified era, the production model based on Civic e:HEV RS Prototype is scheduled to go on sale in Japan before the end of 2026.Super-ONE PrototypeAt last year’s Japan Mobility Show, Honda presented the world premiere of the Super-ONE Prototype, a compact EV designed to turn everyday driving into an exciting and uplifting experience. For the first time, Honda is showcasing the Super-ONE Prototype in one of the colors to be adopted for the production model.The Super-ONE Prototype features “Boost Mode,” developed exclusively for this model, which increases power output, while synchronizing the simulated 7-speed transmission and Active Sound Control system to generate a powerful engine sound and sharp gearshift feel, as if driving an engine-powered vehicle with a traditional multi-gear transmission. By combining such engine sound and gearshift feel with acceleration unique to EVs, the Super-ONE Prototype enables the “joy of driving at the will of the driver” and offers customers a new and uplifting driving experience in the electrified era.Moreover, the Super-ONE Prototype became the first Honda compact model to adopt the Bose Premium Sound System, featuring exclusive acoustic tuning jointly developed with Bose.The production model based on the Super-ONE Prototype is scheduled to go on sale in Japan before the end of 2026, as a fun EV unique to Honda, which will enable customers to enjoy both driving and the in-cabin experience.N-ONE RS Racing Mate ConceptHonda is exhibiting the N-ONE RS Racing Mate Concept, a concept model developed based on the N-ONE RS. With the refresh of the N-ONE in November 2025, the RS became an exclusive trim for a 6-speed manual transmission variant, which further highlights the sporty characteristics of the RS model. The N-ONE Racing Mate Concept is a modern interpretation of the unique ambience created by Racing Mate, a racing accessory company, which became the icon of the aftermarket parts culture of the 1960s.Acura Integra Type S (North American version on display for reference only)The Acura Integra Type S being sold in North America is a high-performance model equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and 2-liter turbo engine, the same as the powertrain equipped to Civic Type R. The exterior styling design achieves both the premium ambience unique to Acura brand and a striking presence on the street.List of models on display at the Honda boothExhibition categoryModel nameProduct categoryHRC concept modelCivic Type R HRC ConceptAutomobilePrelude HRC ConceptCR-V TrailSport HRC ConceptZR-V TrailSport HRC ConceptVezel TrailSport HRC ConceptWR-V TrailSport HRC ConceptPlanned production modelSuper-ONE PrototypeCivic e:HEV RS PrototypeModel for reference exhibitAcura Integra Type SPassport TrailSport EliteHonda Heritage Works: NSX Restoration PrototypeN-ONE RS Racing Mate ConceptRacing model (HRC)Honda HRC Prelude-GTHonda eMS SIM-02CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP(Honda HRC)MotorcycleProduction modelCBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPMore information about the Honda booth exhibit is available on the Honda Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 special website: URL: https://www.honda.co.jp/autosalon/ (Japanese) Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
TOKYO, JAPAN, January 9, 2026 - Honda begins sales of the fixed-battery electric two-wheeled personal commuter Honda UC3 (UC3), equivalent to a 110cc class internal combustion engine (ICE) model, in Thailand and Vietnam starting this spring. In conjunction with the UC3 launch, Honda also works to develop charging infrastructure in major cities in both countries.UC3 key featuresThe UC3 is the first electric two-wheeled personal commuter to embody Honda’s new global brand promise for its electric motorcycle business, “Expected life. Unexpected discoveries.”Developed under the concept of “Intelligent Urban Life Partner,” the UC3 delivers new value unique to electric vehicles while maintaining the high levels of quality and safety cultivated through Honda’s long history of the development of the internal-combustion engine models.For its power source, the UC3 adopts Honda’s first fixed-type lithium ion phosphate (LFP) battery. The motor is a wheel-side motor developed and manufactured in-house by Honda, producing a maximum output of 6.0 kW. By optimizing regenerative control and magnetic circuit design to improve efficiency, the UC3 achieves a cruising range of 122 km per charge (WMTC Mode 1, Thailand certified value.)The UC3 offers three selectable riding modes—STANDARD, SPORT, and ECON—to suit different riding conditions and rider preferences. A reverse mode is also provided to assist easier handling during parking and reversing maneuvers.The design incorporates flowing curves from front to rear, with a distinctive arched form around the tail section. The UC3 features a horizontal signature light, first adopted on Honda’s initial electric motorcycle, the Honda WN7. Its dedicated EV color scheme combines a predominantly black body with gold-accented components, and the product mark uses a newly developed font ‘Honda,’ exclusive for electric motorcycles.The UC3 employs “CHAdeMO for two-wheelers,” a charging standard based on the international specification recommended by the CHAdeMO Association. Two chargers—1200W and 450W—are available to accommodate different charging environments.Charge time (Approx.)1200W450W0→100%4 hours9 hours20→80%2 hours5 hoursDeveloping charging infrastructure in Thailand and VietnamIn line with the UC3 launch, Honda expands charging infrastructure for fixed-battery electric motorcycles in Thailand and Vietnam.In Thailand, Honda will further increase the number of charging stations for CHAdeMO for two-wheelers primarily at Honda motorcycle dealerships and shopping malls in and around Bangkok.In Vietnam, Honda begins installing charging stations at Honda motorcycle dealerships in major cities including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, targeting operation from June 2026.In parallel, Honda will continue improving the usage environment for electric motorcycles powered by the swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: battery. Expansion of Honda e:Swap BATTERY STATION installations will proceed at Honda motorcycle dealerships in Bangkok and Hanoi.Production structure and expansion of the electric motorcycle lineupThe Production of the UC3 began in December 2025 at Thai Honda Co., Ltd., the UC3 will be supplied to both Thailand and Vietnam. In Vietnam, Honda plans to transfer to local production at Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd. during 2026, establishing a timely supply system aligned with the accelerating electrification of the country’s motorcycle market.Honda aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all products and corporate activities by 2050. In its motorcycle business, Honda will continue advancing ICE technologies while simultaneously positioning electrification as a core pillar of its environmental strategy. Honda plans to introduce electric motorcycles globally on an annual basis, offering a broad lineup tailored to diverse customer needs. By addressing market changes driven by evolving customer expectations and increasingly stringent environmental regulations through both products and business initiatives, Honda will continue delivering the joy of freedom of mobility to more people.Looking ahead, Honda will also pursue battery repurposing and recycling initiatives to help establish a circular value chain, contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Japan, January 9, 2026 – Honda has reached a sponsorship agreement with Honda LCR, which competes in the MotoGP class of the FIM* Grand Prix World Championship.For the 2026 season, Honda LCR will campaign a two-bike lineup in MotoGP. Alongside Johann Zarco (France, age 35) aboard the CASTROL Honda LCR, the team will introduce a second entry titled Pro Honda LCR, with Pro Honda—Honda’s genuine oil and chemical brand—serving as title sponsor. Riding for Pro Honda LCR will be Diogo Moreira (Brazil, age 21), who captured the 2025 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto2 title.*FIM: Fédération Internationale de MotocyclismeLucio Cecchinello (left), Team Principal & CEO of Honda LCR,and Kotaro Shimizu (right), Executive Officer, Customer First Operations Division, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Under the Pro Honda brand, Honda made its first MotoGP appearance with Pro Honda liveries at the 2024 season finale, the Solidarity Grand Prix, in which Stefan Bradl (Germany, age 36) raced as a wildcard entry for the Honda HRC Test Team, riding the RC213V. During the 2025 season, Aleix Espargar (Spain, age 36), a test rider for Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), and Takaaki Nakagami (Chiba, Japan, age 33), competed in the MotoGP class as wildcard entries. Espargaro made four appearances and Nakagami two, for a total of six races, all entered by Honda HRC Test Team and raced in Pro Honda livery.Pro Honda is Honda’s global unified brand of genuine oils and chemical products, developed to maximize the performance of Honda vehicles. Technologies honed under the extreme conditions of motorsports are fed back into commercial products, providing riders with confidence and reliability.Kotaro Shimizu, Executive Officer, Customer First Operations Division, Automobile Business, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.“We are truly delighted to have entered into a sponsorship agreement with Honda LCR under the Pro Honda brand. Built on a strong relationship of trust with CEO Lucio Cecchinello and HRC, we will fully support the challenge undertaken by Diogo Moreira and Pro Honda LCR from the 2026 season onward, doing our utmost to contribute to both the team and the rider. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity, and as Honda’s genuine oil and chemical brand, Pro Honda will continue to deliver proven technology and reliability designed to maximize the performance of Honda vehicles, while communicating the value of Pro Honda to Honda users around the world.”Lucio Cecchinello, Team Principal & CEO, Honda LCR“Establishing a new partnership with Pro Honda, the official Honda brand for genuine oil and chemical products, represents a profoundly significant milestone for part of our project. By sharing common values, we are committed with this racing program to pursuing the perfect balance between competitive performance and reliability.”Honda LCR OverviewTeam Principal & CEO: Lucio CecchinelloFounded: 1996Base: Principality of MonacoMotoGP class wins: 5 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com