Basic Motors will assist develop two new electrical autos for Honda that will probably be powered by GM's upcoming Ultium batteries, the automakers mentioned Thursday.

Honda will design the inside and exterior of the autos. They'll trip on GM's international EV platform, which "will probably be engineered to help Honda's driving character," the businesses mentioned in a joint assertion.

GM will construct the EVs at its North American vegetation, and gross sales are anticipated to start within the 2024 mannequin yr in Honda's U.S. and Canadian markets.

The autos will provide GM's hands-free superior driver-assist expertise. The expertise mirrors GM's Tremendous Cruise system however can have Honda-specific branding, a spokeswoman mentioned.

"This collaboration will put collectively the energy of each corporations, whereas mixed scale and manufacturing efficiencies will finally present larger worth to clients," Rick Schostek, govt vice chairman of American Honda, mentioned within the assertion. "This expanded partnership will unlock...