Natural Gas Vehicles: Cheaper, Greener, Energy Independent Says NWGA Whitepaper
Oct 27, 2011
This week the Northwest Gas Association released Natural Gas Vehicles: Today's Transportation Solution a whitepaper outlining the opportunities natural gas vehicles (NGVs) provide for energy efficient, clean, safe and reliable transportation. Full text available at www.nwga.org. ... Continue reading
Honda to Begin Sales of Refreshed Insight Hybrid Model in Japan
Oct 27, 2011
New Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup TOKYO, Japan, October 27, 2011 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced the newly refreshed Insight hybrid model, a popular model known for its exceptional environmental performance and affordable price. In addition, the new Insight Exclusive model featuring a 1.5-lite ... Continue reading
Honda Owner Drives One Million Miles In His Accord
Oct 27, 2011
Joe's million mile journey over the past 15 years is a testament to Honda's reliability, and reinforces Honda's reputation for building rock-solid, dependable cars. ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Drives Home the Importance of Road Safety
Oct 26, 2011
Community-based not for profit organisation, Road Trauma Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) is now proudly driving a Honda Insight Hybrid, on loan from The Honda Foundation. ... Continue reading
Final Eight HBCU Bands Chosen for 10th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands
Oct 24, 2011
The nation's marching band fans have spoken, and have chosen the top eight marching bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands. Now marking 10 years of celebrating the heritage, showmanship and scholarship of HBCU bands, the Honda Battle of the Bands will bring ... Continue reading
Honda Auto Plant in Indiana Begins Second Shift of Production
Oct 24, 2011
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN), which produces the popular Civic Sedan and alternative-fuel Civic Natural Gas, today began a second production shift for the first time, which increases production at the plant to its full 200,000-unit annual capacity and adds approximately 1,000 new associates to Honda's ope ... Continue reading
Subaru Captures Top Marks; Honda Leaps to Second in Web Site's Grades for Manufacturers and Brands
Oct 17, 2011
TrueCar.com trends and forecasting released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands. The full report is available in TrueCar.com's monthly TrueTrends Report. The Performance Scorecards grade each manufacturer and brand on eight different measurements including pricing, sales, incentives, cust ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Insight Details Revealed
Oct 17, 2011
A significantly updated 2012 Insight hybrid debuts today with new exterior styling, an enhanced interior, additional features on select models and an EPA fuel economy-rating1 improvement of 1 mpg. The Insightâs city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy rating1 of 41/44/42 mpg, up from 40/43/41 on the prior model, con ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Civic Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Oct 16, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Honda Civic Model: 2012 Honda Civic sedan Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 140 hp @ 6,500 rpm/128 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 105.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.3 x 58.5 x 69.0 in. Tires: P205/55R16 Cargo volume: 12.5 cubic fee ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2011
LONDON, October 14, 2011 -- The new Honda Civic, unveiled in September, has been developed specifically for the European market. The Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. Honda has released a series of short form fil ... Continue reading
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Starts Production of All-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas Model
Oct 11, 2011
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) today marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the U.S. Engines for the Civic Natural Gas will contin ... Continue reading
Honda Reveals Prices and Specs for New 2012 Civic in the UK +VIDEO
Oct 9, 2011
Prices start from GBP16,495 OTR - Choice of three modern, powerful and fuel-efficient engines - 1.4 and 1.8 i-VTEC petrol and 2.2 i-DTEC diesel - Four generously-equipped trim levels - Every Civic gets ECON driving mode - as seen on Jazz Hybrid and Insight - and Idle Stop (only on manual variants) to help drivers save ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust 2010-3
Oct 7, 2011
Fitch Ratings affirms the following classes of Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust (HAROT) 2010-3 as part of its ongoing surveillance: --Class A-2 at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; --Class A-3 at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; --Class A-4 at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable. The rating affirmations are based on available credit enhancement ... Continue reading
Gold Medal Spectator for Honda Honda Women's Tour
Oct 7, 2011
Commonwealth Games gold medallist and 2010 Road Cyclist of the Year, Rochelle Gilmore, won't be defending her stage wins in the 2011 Honda Hybrid Women's Tour but will attend the Tour as Honda Australia's Ambassador. ... Continue reading
Honda to Cut Exports From Japan 50% to USA Over Next Decade
Oct 5, 2011
Washington DC October 5, 2011; The AIADA newslettr reported that Honda Motor Co. will halve exports of vehicles made in Japan over the next 10 years to tackle the rising yen, reports Automotive News. The move would be in line with Honda's stated plan to sell 80 percent to 90 percent of vehicles produced in various regi ... Continue reading
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