News By Topic: Honda

Ten Cars Teens Want Most TRU'ly

Jun 8, 2009

Washington DC June 8, 2009; Forbes reports that despite all the grim auto news, graduating seniors continue to fantasize about driving a spanking new ride to that momentous first day at college. So which cars are most popular with newly minted drivers? According to marketing data, American kids want reputable brands wi ... Continue reading

Honda Partners with Flexicar for a Greener Future

Jun 4, 2009

On the eve of World Environment Day, Honda Australia announced it is providing two Honda Civic Hybrids to car sharing service Flexicar, as a contribution to sustainable driving. ... Continue reading

Honda Brings You the Power of Dreams

Jun 3, 2009

Developed by American Honda, the 'Dream the Impossible' documentary series features unscripted short films starring Honda associates - including outgoing President and CEO of Honda Motor Co. Takeo Fukui - sharing personal experiences of pursuing impossible dreams. ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports May Sales

Jun 2, 2009

Honda hybrid sales up 7.5 percent TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted May total vehicle sales of 98,344, a decline of 39.2 percent compared to all-time record-setting May 2008 results. Year-to-date sales of 430,358 represent a 33.3 percent decrease on a daily-selling-rate basis* compared ... Continue reading

Honda Australia Appoints New GM Sales & Marketing

Jun 2, 2009

Mr. Stephen Collins has been appointed Honda Australia's new General Manager Sales & Marketing. Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge and over 20 years experience within the Australian Automotive industry. ... Continue reading

Production Restarts at Honda Car Plants In Swindon

Jun 1, 2009

Thousands of associates returned to work at Honda's car plant in Swindon this morning, as the factory prepares to restart production of Civic and CR-V models for Europe. ... Continue reading

Honda on Show at Toowoomba's Farmfest

Jun 1, 2009

A squadron of Honda products will be the star attraction at Toowoomba's FarmFest, to be held in Kingsthorpe Park from 2 to 4 June, 2009. ... Continue reading

'Pimp' Your Honda Accord Euro with Modulo

Jun 1, 2009

The Honda Accord Euro, Wheels Car of the Year 2008, is now complimented with the Honda Custom Performance brand, 'Modulo'. ... Continue reading

2010 Honda Pilot High on Comfort and Versatility, Right on Size for Families - VIDEO ENHANCED

May 31, 2009

Torrance, CA - May 31, 2009: The 2010 Honda Pilot crossover combines car-like road manners and around-town driving ease with the most sought-after SUV traits by virtue of its spacious interior, rugged character and all-weather confidence. "The Pilot crossover offers practical SUV capabilities with the driving sophistic ... Continue reading

The Honda Foundation Stands Up to Bullying

May 29, 2009

The Honda Foundation, in conjunction with Tynan Motors in Sydney, has donated $10,000 to Enough is Enough, a not-for-profit organisation that addresses violence in the community, to assist with anti-bullying programs throughout New South Wales. ... Continue reading

Honda Jazz Achieves Top Points For Euro NCAP Rating

May 28, 2009

Jazz has been awarded the maximum five star rating matching the achievements of the Honda Civic and Accord earlier this year. 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 passenger protection during i ... Continue reading

Honda Fit Hybrid To Roll Out in Autumn 2010

May 27, 2009

TOKYO, May 27, 2009; Taiga Uranaka writing for Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co (7267.T) plans to roll out a gas-electric hybrid version of its Fit subcompact car in the autumn of 2010, about a year and a half ahead of the original schedule, to tap growing demand for low-emission vehicles, the Nikkei business daily ... Continue reading

Honda Recycles for a Cleaner Future

May 26, 2009

Honda Motor Co., a leader in sustainability and alternative fuel technology, is expanding its recycling of end-of-life products and the recovery of parts. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.Com Names Their Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009

May 21, 2009

Kbb.com Editors Offer Their Top New Car Choices for Road Trips in a Variety of Categories IRVINE, Calif., May 21 -- The Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009, www.kbb.com/roadtripcars2009, were named today by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. Memori ... Continue reading

Pocahontas Stays Green With Honda's Hydrogen Car

May 20, 2009

Actress and Environmental Youth Leader Q'orianka Kilcher, who played Pocahontas in the movie "The New World", has taken delivery of the next-generation Honda FCX Clarity. ... Continue reading