A social media post making the rounds is claiming that two automakers with factories in Alabama are planning tens of thousands of layoffs nationwide. However, neither company has made any such announcement.

The merger would have created an auto group worth $60bn (£48bn), and the world's fourth-largest by vehicle sales after Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai. The companies said they would continue their partnership on electric vehicles.

Home to brands like Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Lexus, Infiniti, and Subaru, Japanese car brands have quite a reputation. Between reliability and dependability, Japanese vehicles are made with great care, helping them last for years and years as long as they are well taken care of.

Holyoke Police are warning residents about car tire and rim thefts in the area after two incidents were reported Tuesday night. The department says these thieves are targeting mostly Honda’s, but Toyota’s have also been involved.

The Kia Forte and Optima, for example, often see steep drops in resale value compared to Toyota or Honda equivalents. Many Kia models, especially the Forte and Soul, have suffered from transmission issues.

Honda and Nissan on Thursday announced the scrapping of merger talks that would have created the world's third-biggest auto company by unit sales behind Toyota and Volkswagen.

A viral post shared on Threads claims Honda and Toyota are planning to shut down U.S. plants in response to President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on automobiles and other imported goods. View on Threads Verdict: False Neither Honda nor Toyota has referenced the claim on their respective websites or verified social media accounts.

In February 2025, as U.S. President Donald Trump moved to impose new tariffs on imported goods, rumors began to spread online that auto manufacturers Toyota and Honda were planning to shutter manufacturing plants in the U.S as a result. For example, a Snopes reader sent a meme in an email, asking whether its claims were true:

However, neither company has made any such announcement.

The “possibility” that he’s referring to is the vehicle’s ability to still start up after the accident. With the keys in hand, Meyer sits in the car and tries starting it. Surprisingly, the Honda Civic indeed does turn on. “Fires right up. Like it didn’t get its [expletive] pushed in. Can’t kill a Honda.”

This used hybrid SUV still looks as good as the day it came out, and there's a reason it sits among the top hybrid SUVs.

There are reliable Asian cars beyond Honda or Toyota. Here are ten options for you to consider, all badge-free from these giants.