Honda Begins Leasing FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle in Japan
Nov 26, 2008
Tokyo, Nov 25, 2008; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. began leasing the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle in Japan, delivering the first vehicle to the Ministry of the Environment. This transaction follows directly upon a completed lease to the Ministry of the FCX fuel cell vehicle, predecessor to the FCX Clarity. Initially, Honda pl ... Continue reading
Honda President Downplays BYD Electric Car
Nov 25, 2008
Honda president downplays BYD electric car http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008507/Honda-president-downplays-BYD-e lectr ic-car.html Shanghai, November 25 (Gasgoo.com) In a recent interview by auto163.com, Honda President Takeo Fukui said he didn¡¯t think highly of BYD¡¯s research and development of electric cars. ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Leasing FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle in Japan
Nov 25, 2008
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. began leasing the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle in Japan, delivering the first vehicle to the Ministry of the Environment. This transaction follows directly upon a completed lease to the Ministry of the FCX fuel cell vehicle, predecessor to the FCX Clarity. Initially, Honda plans to lease the FCX ... Continue reading
Honda, Toyota JVs renamed to feature "GAIC" label
Nov 24, 2008
Honda, Toyota JVs renamed to feature "GAIC" label http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008496/Honda-Toyota-JVs-renamed-to-fea ture- GAIC-label.html Shanghai, November 24 (Gasgoo.com) Last week at the Guangzhou auto show, Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAIC) revealed that its two subsidiaries "Guangzhou Toyota" and "Guangzhou ... Continue reading
Honda Up China Sales Target On Buoyant Sales
Nov 21, 2008
Honda up China sales target on buoyant sales http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008468/Honda-up-China-sales-target-on- buoya nt-sales.html Shanghai, November 21 (Gasgoo.com) Honda Motor Co has revised up its sales target in China to 500,000 vehicles on a strong year-to-date sales in the market, Jinghua newspaper reported ... Continue reading
Nov 19, 2008
Driver feedback system designed for fun and economy LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that a new interactive, driver-focused fuel economy enhancement technology named the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist(TM)) will debut on the new Honda Insight in spring 2009. The Honda I ... Continue reading
New Honda Plant Brings Hope to Indiana Town
Nov 18, 2008
Washington DC November 18, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the domestic automotive industry teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, Monday's grand opening of Honda's Civic assembly plant in Greensburg, Indiana was a dream come true for this town of 12,000. "Right now, some of the other manufacturing in India ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
Honda Dedicates Indiana Auto Plant
Nov 17, 2008
GREENSBURG, Ind., Nov. 17 -- Hailing the "Civic Pride" it shares with the state of Indiana and city of Greensburg, Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC today dedicated its new auto plant that last month began producing(1) the fuel-efficient, 4-cylinder Honda Civic Sedan. Joining the more than 1,000 Honda associates for ... Continue reading
Honda Announces the All-New Life
Nov 16, 2008
TOKYO, Japan, November 16, 2008: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that sales in Japan of the all-new Life will begin on November 7, 2008. Continuing a tradition of superior comfort and utility, the new Life offers enhanced drivability and is the first minicar in Japan to include an audio system with a backup camera as s ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist Device With Bodyweight Support System
Nov 15, 2008
Japan, November 15, 2008âHonda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled its second experimental walking assist device that helps support bodyweight to reduce the load on the user's* legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching position. Honda will now begin testing the device in real-world conditions to e ... Continue reading
Honda China exports 100,000th Jazz car to Europe
Nov 14, 2008
Honda China exports 100,000th Jazz car to Europe http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008377/Honda-China-exports-100-000th-J azz-c ar-to-Europe.html Shanghai, November 14 (Gasgoo.com) Honda Motor Co has held a ceremony at its Chinese joint venture in Guangzhou to mark the shipping of the 100,000th Jazz car to Europe since ... Continue reading
Honda to Build New Automobile Transmission Plant at Hamamatsu Factory
Nov 9, 2008
TOKYO, Japan, November 8, 2008: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to build a new automobile transmission plant within its Hamamatsu Factory in order to strengthen production of automobile automatic transmissions (AT) and continuously variable transmissions (CVT), to meet growing global demand. <P> The new automobil ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist Device With Bodyweight Support System - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 7, 2008
TOKYO--Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled its second experimental walking assist device that helps support bodyweight to reduce the load on an individualâs legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching position. The device is designed for people who are capable of walking and maneuvering ... Continue reading
Honda Reveals Accessory Concepts for Civic and Ridgeline at 2008 SEMA Show
Nov 4, 2008
MUGEN accessories to be offered for the 2009 Fit next Spring LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4 -- More than 16 Honda project, concept, and accessorized production vehicles are on display at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. Specially featured in ... Continue reading
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