News By Topic: Honda

2010 Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000; Becomes Most Affordable New Hybrid Available in the U.S.

Mar 11, 2009

Insight targets entry segment as gateway to hybrid technology TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., March 10, 2009 - The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale March 24 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price1 (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. 2010 Honda Insight EX The distincti ... Continue reading

Honda to Begin Production, Sales and Export of Freed Model in Indonesia

Mar 11, 2009

Honda Prospect Motor, Honda's automobile manufacturing and sales joint venture in Indonesia, today announced plans to produce and sell the Freed model in Indonesia, starting June 2009. In addition, exports to multiple countries in the Southeast Asia region are scheduled to begin before the end of this year. Indonesia w ... Continue reading

Honda Prices New Insight Hybrid Under $20,000 Undercuts Toyota Prius

Mar 10, 2009

DETROIT, March 10, 2009; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co on Tuesday set the base price for its Insight hybrid at 10 percent below the market-leading Prius hybrid made by larger rival Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.T) Honda said the 2010 Insight would start at $19,800, making it the first hybri ... Continue reading

All-new Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000

Mar 10, 2009

Insight targets entry segment as gateway to hybrid technology TORRANCE, Calif., March 10 -- The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on sale March 24 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price(1) (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The distinctively styled, five-passenger ... Continue reading

Honda Announces Sale of the Honda Racing F1 Team

Mar 6, 2009

TOKYO, Japan, March 6, 2009 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the sale of the Honda Racing F1 Team (HRF1) to Ross Brawn, the former Team Principal of Honda Racing F1 Team. The entire shares of the HRF1, held by Honda GP Holdings Ltd., the UK-based holding company for HRF1 that managed all operations of Hondaâ ... Continue reading

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

Mar 5, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif. March 4, 2009; As part of its on-going effort to reduce its global CO2 footprint and fuel consumption, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., (www.honda.com) today became the first company in its industry to introduce a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharett ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports February 2009 Sales

Mar 3, 2009

Acura TSX sports sedan up 4.1 percent; Honda Fit sales up 2.3 percent TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total February vehicle sales of 71,575, a decline of 35.4 percent compared to February 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted February sales of 63,916, a decli ... Continue reading

Why The Auto Channel's Press Pass Coverage of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show is So Important?

Mar 1, 2009

This may be the last great international auto show GENEVA - February 28, 2009: One of most visible effects of the current economic depression on the automotive world is what has happened to the once fabulous new car expositions. Not only have important shows in Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago been neutered by the abse ... Continue reading

2009 IIHS Top Safety Picks

Mar 1, 2009

IIHS Top Crash Test Results - 72 winners of 2009 Top Safety Pick awards; almost every category from minicar to large pickup has a winner ARLINGTON, VA - Seventy-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2009. This is more than double the number of 2008 recipients and more ... Continue reading

Did You Miss the 2008 Auto Shows? We Didn't! Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE

Feb 28, 2009

Even if you were at the 2008 Auto Shows in Los Angeles, London, Geneva and Detroit there was so much to see and the media introduction schedules were so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In ad ... Continue reading

Honda to Introduce Civic 5-Door to Australia

Feb 27, 2009

Honda's British-built five-door Civic hatchback is to be launched in Australia. The stylish Civic Si model is a luxuriously appointed five-door hatchback that will expand the Civic line up to six models, four sedans and two hatchbacks. ... Continue reading

Reading Honda Open For Business - Honda (UK) Has Opened A New Car Showroom In Reading

Feb 26, 2009

Clover Leaf Reading Honda has opened its doors to serve motorists from the Berkshire town and surrounding area. It joins Clover Leaf's two existing Honda dealerships in nearby Ascot and Newbury. ... Continue reading

Honda Recognizes Environmentally Responsible Battery Chargers

Feb 24, 2009

First full line of portable DC battery chargers now available in North America FERNDALE, Wash., Feb. 24 -- ALTEN Battery Chargers Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an OEM partner with Honda Inc., as it introduces the first full line of portable DC battery chargers to the North American market. ... Continue reading

New 2010 Honda Insight Bucks Auto Trend- Orders and Production Increase

Feb 24, 2009

TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co (7267.T) plans to produce more of its new Insight hybrid cars from April, having received orders for almost three times its monthly sales target for the gasoline-electric model it launched on Feb. 6 in Japan, a top official said on Tuesday. Honda plans to launch the Insight, its ... Continue reading

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President and CEO

Feb 24, 2009

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda Motor) announced that Takanobu Ito, currently the company's Senior Managing Director, will become the seventh President and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Motor effective June 2009. Takeo Fukui, the current President and CEO, will remain on the board and assume the post of Director and Ad ... Continue reading