Oct 27, 2009
TOKYO, Oct. 27 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal second quarter and the fiscal half ended September 30, 2009. Second Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2009 total ... Continue reading
Honda Tears Up its Old Product Plan
Oct 26, 2009
Washington DC October 25, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Automotive News, Honda Motor Co. is reviewing its entire lineup with the aim of building less expensive and more fuel-efficient vehicles. In the case of some next-generation products â including the crucial Civic platform used on a var ... Continue reading
NHTSA Upgrades Investigation Of Honda Odyssey Brakes Complaints
Oct 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct 23, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that U.S. safety regulators this week upgraded their investigation of complaints of potential brake problems in Honda Motor Co's 2007-08 Odyssey minivans that may have contributed to 10 crashes -- the fourth notable probe or recall involving a major au ... Continue reading
Mugen Euro Confirms Production of Ultimate Civic Type R
Oct 22, 2009
MUGEN Euro has confirmed a limited production run of the Civic Type R MUGEN, following huge interest in the concept version from the UK and overseas. ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show 2009: Speech by Honda's President and CEO, Takanobu Ito
Oct 21, 2009
Since Honda's foundation, creating personal mobility as a means to provide basic transportation for people has been the primary focus of our business. By continuing to provide more freedom and the fun of mobility and help people lead more convenient and comfortable lives, last year, we provided some 23 million motorcyc ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Press Pack
Oct 21, 2009
The latest version of Honda's sporty hybrid concept takes centre stage at Tokyo Motor Show. The CR-Z Concept 2009 is the most recent prototype of a compact, agile coupe using Honda's IMA technology, and should have a close resemblance to the production model which goes on sale in summer 2010. ... Continue reading
Honda Design Boss: Go Easy on the Emotion
Oct 20, 2009
Washington DC October 20, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that shortly after taking over as Honda Motor Co.'s global design chief in 2004, Nobuki Ebisawa had a curious epiphany about the look of his company's cars. According to Automotive News, Honda's styling was becoming too dynamic, flashy, and emotional, he tho ... Continue reading
Honda Issues 2009 North American Environmental Report
Oct 20, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif.--American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today released its fifth annual report on the companyâs environmental performance in North America. To help reduce the environmental impact of its environmental reporting activities, the company is releasing this yearâs report in electronic format only, and it ... Continue reading
Honda Eyes Electric Car Launch in Major Markets
Oct 20, 2009
Washington DC October 20, 2009; The head of Honda Motor Co. said he would consider launching electric cars in the United States, Europe, and Japan, a sign Japan's No. 2 automaker is changing its strategy for the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles. According to Reuters, Honda has been a strong proponent of hydro ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2009
Hybrids lead the way in 2010 The 2010 fuel economy ratings prove that hybrids have gone mainstream. Not only are 9 of the top 10 vehicles on EPA's best fuel economy list hybrids, but there's now a hybrid for everyone. It's not either a Prius or and Insight any more. The thirty-two 2010 models offer car buyers the choic ... Continue reading
Honda Jazz Named the UK's Most Reliable Used Small Car
Oct 13, 2009
The Honda Jazz has been named as the UK's most reliable car according to new research from insurance specialist, Warranty Direct. ... Continue reading
Honda releases roomier, fuel-efficient Step WGN minivan
Oct 12, 2009
TOKYO October 11. 2009; japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co released a roomier and fuel-efficient Step WGN minivan Friday as it aims to boost domestic sales by expanding its lineup of increasingly popular energy-saving models. The fourth-generation, eight-passenger minivan, which uses an improved engine and a cont ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda will debut its fifth short-film documentary, Racing Against Time, as part of the DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE Documentary Series on Mon., Oct. 19 at http://dreams.honda.com. Directed by Joe Berlinger with producers @radical.media, âRacing Against Timeâ takes a personal look at what defines ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Production of Jazz at Swindon Plant in U.K.
Oct 8, 2009
The first European built Jazz has been driven off the production line at Honda's factory in Swindon (UK), providing a boost to production volume and underlining the company's long term commitment to its European operation. ... Continue reading
Volume Production of the European Jazz Starts at Honda in Swindon
Oct 7, 2009
The first British-built Jazz was driven off the production line at Hondaâs factory in Swindon this morning, providing a boost to production volume and underlining the companyâs long term commitment to the UK operation ... Continue reading
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