--- title: "The Honda Prologue Is Expected to Die at the End of the Year With No Replacement: TDS" date: "2026-03-13" modified: "2026-03-13" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-honda-prologue-is-expected-to-die-at-the-end-of-the-year-with-no-replacement-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # The Honda Prologue Is Expected to Die at the End of the Year With No Replacement: TDS ![Honda Prologue Elite]() *\Honda\* Good morning and welcome to *[The Downshift]()*, or *TDS* for short. *TDS* is about getting you up to speed on all the critical automotive headlines of the morning, and it’s designed to pair well with a cup of coffee. Really brings out those citrus notes, in my opinion. Stories are summed up in a sentence or two with links to follow deeper, if you wish. Happy Friday, let's head into the weekend strong. ⚑ Yesterday's death of the Honda 0 Series SUV isn't expected to be filled by a second-generation Honda Prologue, per *[AutoForecast Solutions]()*. The Prologue, which is built by General Motors, is still reportedly planned to wind down production in December, despite the fact that it's been one of the more successful EV nameplates in the U.S. as of late. 🍁 While we're on the subject, Honda says no immediate changes have been made to the $15 billion investment in Canadian manufacturing that it placed on hold since last May, despite its cancellation of three EV models on Thursday, *[Automotive News]()* reports. πŸ“‰ In a story we'll continue to tell through most of 2026, new electric vehicle registrations were down 41% year-over-year in January, per S&P Global Mobility via *[Auto News]()*. It's the natural result of the death of federal incentives. 🫘 BMW has teased a refresh of the 7 Series, per *[BMW Blog]()*, and rather than a shift to Neue Klasse styling, it seems the executive sedan will retain its large, dominating kidney grille. πŸ† Volkswagen reclaimed the title of China's biggest automaker through the first two months of 2026, according to *[Reuters]()*. The company's two joint ventures with FAW and SAIC helped it outshine Geely and BYD in sales. ⛐ That new GR Yaris Toyota was teasing? [It's called the Type 26](), and it turns out all that's different about it is a new steering wheel design and better tires. πŸ€‘ Bugatti's "La Maison Pur Sang" program has restored a pre-series production Veyron Super Sport for an owner. [The pictures are nice](); try to focus on them instead of the idea that a 2010 Veyron is old enough to qualify for restoration. Time keeps on slipping! *Got a tip or feedback? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()