Honda Insight Achieves Top Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating
Aug 31, 2009
The new Honda Insight has been rated one of Europe's safest cars, setting the benchmark for hybrid vehicles, according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Achieves Top Score for Euro NCAP Crash Tests
Aug 26, 2009
The Insight is in good company, with the Jazz, Civic and Accord all awarded the maximum five star rating since the introduction of the new rating scheme. Euro NCAP's new rating scheme focuses on the vehicle's overall safety performance which gives consumers an easy to understand single score. The new system considers p ... Continue reading
Consumers and Toyota Biggest Beneficiaries of Clunker Cash
Aug 25, 2009
Washington Dc August 25, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the latest Cash for Clunkers tallies, international nameplates continued to dominate. According to the Detroit News, Toyota is the clunker replacement leader: Of all vehicles sold under the program, 19.2 percent were Toyotas. The Toyota Corolla remain ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Accord Adds New Features on Select Models
Aug 24, 2009
08/19/2009 - Torrance, CA - Available as a sedan or a coupe, the Accord is designed to impress with a quality feel, engaging performance and accommodating technology. The 2010 Honda Accord lineup receives new features on certain models with an expanded application of Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® to vehicles equipped ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Earns Us Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Pick" Award for 2009
Aug 19, 2009
The 2010 Honda Insight EX earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2009 TOP SAFETY PICK Award, the organisation's highest honor. The annual award recognises vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side, and rear impacts based on ratings in IIHS tests. ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2009
Honda Australia will be showcasing over 70 of its products at this year's AgQuip Field Days in Gunnedah, NSW, from August 18 to 20. ... Continue reading
International Nameplates Climb in 'Clunkers' Program
Aug 17, 2009
According to the Detroit News, Japanese automakers have gained significant ground in the U.S. government's $3 billion "cash for clunkers" program. Toyota dethroned GM as the top seller, selling 18.9 percent of vehicles purchased through the clunkers program. The largest three Japanese automakers â Toyota, Honda, a ... Continue reading
Sporty Si Introduced on Honda Civic 5-Door
Aug 17, 2009
The new Si grade will be available across the entire 5-door Civic range, in all engine variants and transmissions. The 1.4-litre Si model will wear Graphite coloured 16-inch alloy wheels while higher-powered 1.8 petrol and 2.2 diesel Si Civics will sit on 17-inch Graphite coloured alloy rims. ... Continue reading
New Unit From Hace Completes Navigation Range
Aug 17, 2009
Honda Access Europe (HACE) has announced the addition of its SSD (Solid State Drive) Navigation System to its Audio & Electronics range of accessories. The unit completes the Honda Genuine Accessories navigation line-up, sitting between the Compact and HDD Navigation units. ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Insight 5-Door EX Hybrid
Aug 16, 2009
2010 HONDA INSIGHT 5-DOOR EX A Nice Hybrid for the Green Crowd By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It was a busy week here in Michigan, as is always the case in early August. We cover the most prestigious collector auto show east of the left coast, the Meadow Brook Concours dâElegance, then head immed ... Continue reading
12 Year After The Auto Channel's 4 Car Comparagraph; Honda Launches New Car Comparator
Aug 13, 2009
Honda (UK) has launched a brand new car comparison tool online, that enables any customer or potential customer to compare Honda cars against any other car in the market and calculate the potential savings on offer. ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
'Core' Domestic Brands Continue to Show Consumer Interest Strength IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the latest analysis by Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence of recent kbb.com Web traffic patterns, includ ... Continue reading
European Showcase of New Mazda CX-7 at Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 12, 2009
The Mazda stand at next month's Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) will exhibit the new Mazda CX-7, featuring Mazda's new 'family face' as seen on Mazda6 and Mazda3. Also offering a bolder stance, the new Mazda CX-7 is powered by a high-output diesel engine ... Continue reading
Honda Wins at 2009 U.S. Motorist Choice Awards
Aug 12, 2009
Honda vehicles were awarded top honour in three different categories at the 2009 US Motorist Choice Awards, announced in California on Tuesday, 11 August. ... Continue reading
Honda Increases Global Vehicle Production
Aug 7, 2009
Honda Motor Co. is set to increase global vehicle production levels in response to higher than forecast sales in emerging markets over the past month. ... Continue reading
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