Italian CNG Exec Charges Honda with "Mafia-like" Conduct over Fuelmaker as Sale Nears
May 1, 2009
âIt is a very bad situation. I am not good. I am desperate,â declared Haimo Staffler, president of IMI, the exclusive Italian distributor of home and office compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling devices manufactured by Honda Fuelmaker. The devices include the Phill unit designed to be the home refueler for t ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Off to a Flying Start
Apr 30, 2009
With only a few days remaining in its first month of sales, the Honda Insight is outselling its competitors in the hybrid market. ... Continue reading
Output Rises in Japan's Auto Factories
Apr 30, 2009
TOKYO April 29, 2009; Tomoko A. Hosaka writing for the AP reported that Japan's struggling manufacturers are showing signs of life as the government said Thursday that industrial production rose for the first time in six months in March. What's more, the outlook is encouraging: factory output -- pivotal in this export- ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2009
TOKYO, April 28 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Fourth Quarter Results Honda reported a net loss for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2009 totaled JPY 186.1 billion (USD 1,895 million), a decreas ... Continue reading
Honda Committed to Diesel Power for Europe
Apr 24, 2009
Contrary to recent reports, Honda is pleased to confirm its commitment to the development and production of cleaner diesel engines for Europe. In fact, Honda has just celebrated the construction of a new engine plant to supply cylinder blocks and casting parts for its 2.2-litre diesel engines in European models. The ma ... Continue reading
Honda's Hot Hatch at Targa Tasmania
Apr 24, 2009
Honda's hot hatch, the Civic Type R, will assist at this year's Targa Tasmania Tarmac Rally, to be held from 28 April to 3 May. The Type R will be assisting the Motorsport Safety and Rescue paramedic team as they perform their important duties on each section of the course for the duration of the rally. ... Continue reading
Japan Auto Makers Output Down Again In March
Apr 23, 2009
TOKYO April 23, 2009; Tomoko A. Hosak writing for the AP reported that Japan's top automakers reported deep production declines in March as the unprecedented collapse in global demand maintained its painful grip on one of the country's key industries. Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest automaker, said its worldwid ... Continue reading
Honda Canada Launches Insight on Earth Day
Apr 23, 2009
To coincide with Earth Day on 22 April, Honda Canada launched the all-new Insight. The Insight has already been a success in Japan and North America and is next scheduled to launch in Europe. The all-new Insight is the next step in Honda's hybrid strategy, bringing affordable hybrid motoring to more people around the w ... Continue reading
Honda Wins Major Farm World Award
Apr 20, 2009
From humble beginnings back in 1963 with just five machinery exhibitors, Farm World has gone on to become regional Victoria's second largest agricultural event with over 650 exhibitors and 50,000 people attending the annual 4-day event in March this year. ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2009
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel You only discover the advantages of a solid automobile when you get hit. Luckily it took me a long time to find out the hard way and even more fortunately I was in BMWâs 2009 X3. The lady behind me was obviously distracted-and was the first to ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2009
Honda's unique iShowroom that puts a Honda showroom in the palm of your hand, has been enhanced with even more information about the exciting Honda range. ... Continue reading
Honda's Dick Colliver; A Ture Automotive Icon
Apr 15, 2009
A True Automotive Icon Hondaâs Dick Colliver has Blazed his Own Path Last week I attended Hondaâs 2010 product meeting in Las Vegas. After receiving some valuable information about products, opportunities, and the current business conditions, the real highlight of the event was the passing of the Executive Vi ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels : Recommended 2009 3-Row SUVs and SUVs
Apr 12, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 3-ROW VEHICLE Three-row seating offers an added benefit to families needing SUV or CUV (crossover utility vehicles) space: More room. But not all three-row vehicles are created alike. First, the exterior shape is of the vehicles that o ... Continue reading
Honda Scrambles to Mitigate Fuelmaker Outrage - EXCLUSIVE
Apr 10, 2009
This continuing coverage of America's oil crisis arises from the The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before (Dialog Press). Buy it here. By Edwin Black TheCuttingEdgeNews.com American Honda Company is scrambling to negotiate a sale of the Toronto-based Fuelmaker company amid widespread outr ... Continue reading
Honda on Track to Achieving 2010 CO2 Reduction Targets
Apr 8, 2009
Leading the industry on sustainability, Honda is on track to achieving its global CO2 reduction targets by 2010. Honda has been striving towards a 10 per cent global reduction in CO2 emissions across its entire range of products - automotive, motorcycle and power equipment - while reduction targets for the production p ... Continue reading
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