News By Topic: Honda

Europeans Say Honda Most Reliable, Skoda Cheapest to Repair

Jul 20, 2009

LONDON - July 20, 2009: Japanese manufacturers may still hold sway when it comes to building the most reliable cars but, if you want a vehicle that’s cheap to repair, buy European. That’s the message from automotive insurance specialist, Warranty Direct, as it unveiled its Manufacturer Reliability Index (www. ... Continue reading

Yarra Honda - World's Tallest Honda Dealership

Jul 16, 2009

Melbourne's skyline has recently changed with a new landmark - the - World's tallest Honda dealership. ... Continue reading

Honda's Top Tech Battle Begins

Jul 14, 2009

Honda Australia has announced that its annual Technician of the Year competition will run, for the first time, a parallel Apprentice of the Year competition in 2009. ... Continue reading

Honda to Begin Sales of Two More Hybrid Models in 2010 - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 13, 2009

Tokyo, July 13, 2009; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sporty hybrid model in February 2010 and Fit Hybrid before the end of 2010. By combining these two models with the currently available Insight and Civic Hybrid, Honda will further enhance its lineup of compact hybrid m ... Continue reading

Honda's New CEO Confirms Production CR-Z hybrid

Jul 13, 2009

Honda's new CEO, Takanobu Ito has today announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sports hybrid model in February 2010. The start date for EU sales of the new hybrid coupe will be released towards the end of 2009. ... Continue reading

Honda Teams Up with Tour of Britain Cycle Race

Jul 13, 2009

Honda (UK) has become the official car partner for the Tour of Britain, the professional cycle race which attracts over a million spectators each year. ... Continue reading

Honda Jazz - Japan's Sales King

Jul 13, 2009

The biggest selling car in Japan in 2008 has retained its crown in the first half of 2009. ... Continue reading

American Honda Announces More 2010 Models

Jul 12, 2009

Torrance, CA - July 12, 2009: American Honda Motor Company's Powersports Division announced today its summer release of 2010 motorcycle, ATV and MUV products. This announcement follows the earlier release of Honda's 2010 Fury, and the SH150i and Elite® scooters. "Today we're releasing 2010 Honda off-road motorcycles, ... Continue reading

Honda to Introduce Wagon-Van Crosstour

Jul 9, 2009

Washington DC July 9, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that following in the footsteps of Chrysler and Toyota, which fielded the Pacifica and Venza, Honda has announced that it will sell a vehicle it calls the Accord Crosstour beginning this fall as a 2010 model. According to Automotive News, Honda declined to give ... Continue reading

Honda's Family Friendly FR-V Bows Out

Jul 9, 2009

Honda (UK) will say goodbye to the FR-V this summer, with the last car due to roll off the production line at the Suzuka plant in Japan this August. ... Continue reading

Honda Offers a Trip to Japan and Ride in the Civic Type R 'Mugen'

Jul 8, 2009

Honda (UK) is giving one lucky winner exclusive access to the 'ultimate' Honda Civic Type R Mugen Concept as it enters the final stage of development in Japan. ... Continue reading

All-new Honda Accord Crosstour to Arrive in Fall 2009

Jul 7, 2009

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour," American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. This new addition to the Honda lineup will be sold as a 2010 model. Additional information will be announced later in the year. ... Continue reading

Mugen Euro to Build Honda Civic Type R Prototype

Jul 3, 2009

Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan. ... Continue reading

Cars.com: American-Made Index Crowns Toyota the Most 'American' Manufacturer

Jul 2, 2009

Japanese Automaker Claims Four of 10 Spots on List CHICAGO, July 2 -- With the Fourth of July just around the corner, Cars.com has announced the rankings in its annual American-Made Index, which ranks the most-American vehicles based on percentage (by cost) of their parts that are made domestically, where they're built ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports June Sales

Jul 1, 2009

Odyssey and Pilot sales increase 11.8 percent and 7.7 percent respectively TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted June vehicle sales of 100,420, a decline of 32.4 percent compared to June 2008 results*. American Honda year-to-date sales of 530,778 represent a 33.1 percent decrease. Sales of ... Continue reading