"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
British-Built Honda Civic Type R to Be Sold in Japan
Aug 6, 2009
The acclaimed 3-door hot hatch, manufactured at Hondaâs plant in Swindon, is to be shipped to Japan where it will go on sale during 2010 ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
NEW YORK, August 5 -- Bumpers on 2009 models of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Nissan Maxima performed better than their 2007 predecessors in low-speed crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier mo ... Continue reading
Honda's Green Purchasing Approach
Aug 5, 2009
In keeping with its focus on sustainability, Honda Motor Co. has introduced Green Purchasing Guidelines across its Japanese operations to minimise the environmental impact of its procurement processes. ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
Ten? Do your really think we could limit the list to just 10? Not TheAutoChannel.com, we always give you more! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: Okay, so the Cash For Clunkers program has you dreaming about which new vehicle you'd want. Here's 14 different cars that you might want to test drive. They may not all qualify fo ... Continue reading
American Honda July Sales Top 114,000
Aug 3, 2009
Civic and CR-V post gains as company posts highest monthly sales result to date for 2009 TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total July vehicle sales of 114,690, a decline of 17.3 percent compared to July 2008 results, the company reported today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 645,4 ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Insight EX Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 3, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Honda Insight EX Engine: 1.3-liter I4 with IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) Horsepower/Torque: (gasoline) 98 @ v5800 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1500 rpm: (electric) 10 hp @ 1500 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1700 rpm Transmission: CVT with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 100.4 in. L ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
American Honda Expands Airbag Safety Recall
Jul 31, 2009
Certain 2001-2002 Honda Accord, 2001 Civic and 2002-2003 Acura TL driver's airbags affected TORRANCE, Calif., July 31 -- An existing safety recall of the driver's airbag in certain 2001 Honda Accords and Civics due to a potential defect in the airbag's inflation system is being expanded to include more vehicles, Americ ... Continue reading
Honda Named UK's Most Reliable Used Car Brand
Jul 30, 2009
Honda has been named the UK's most dependable used car brand for 2009 by the nation's leading independent automotive insurance specialist, Warranty Direct. ... Continue reading
Honda's New CEO Is Also Chief Innovator
Jul 29, 2009
Washington DC July 29, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that as Honda announced plans in mid-July for its 2010 hybrid vehicles, the company introduced a leader with a hybrid role: Takanobu Ito, its new president and chief executive, who is also Honda's director of research and development. Business Week reports that ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2009
TOKYO, July 29 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2009. First Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2009 totaled JPY 7.5 billion (USD 79 millio ... Continue reading
The UK's Most Reliable Car - Accord-ing to Which? Survey
Jul 27, 2009
Honda's new Accord has been named as the UK's most reliable car in this year's Which? car survey, it was announced today. The car achieved a reliability score of 99%, one of the highest scores ever achieved; closely followed by the new Honda Jazz in second place with a score of 98%. ... Continue reading
Crash Tests of Volvo & Ford Coupes Earn Top Safety Pick VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 21, 2009
Crash tests demonstrate that occupant protection in all kinds of vehicles is improving. However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety doesn't routinely test vehicles in every size/type category. Emphasizing vehicles for family use, the Institute usually crash tests 4-door models. To evaluate the extent to which a ... Continue reading
Hail a Honda Hybrid at Melbourne Taxi Ranks
Jul 21, 2009
Victorian taxi driver Sandeep Singh, has introduced the first Honda Civic Hybrid taxi to Melbourne roads. ... Continue reading
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