News By Topic: Honda

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 HONDA CR-V REVIEW

Sep 14, 2008

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 HONDA CR-V REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel What does CR-V stand for? There are discrepancies within the Honda marketing literature – could be Comfortable Runabout Vehicle or Compact Recreational Vehicle. But there is no confusion the CR-V is know ... Continue reading

Three World Debuts for Honda at the Paris Motor Show

Sep 9, 2008

Honda's Paris motor show stand is packed with models that show the brand's current and future commitments to reducing the environmental impact of its vehicles. Paris sees a production and concept world debut and both demonstrate Honda's long-standing passion for and commitment to the Environment. ... Continue reading

A More Perfect Fit: Toward a More Perfect MPG, Part 2

Sep 7, 2008

Welcome back to A More Perfect Fit, my Auto Channel column covering how to make a nearly perfect car, The Honda Fit, even more perfect. This column continues my series on how to max out the Fit’s miles per gallon. Last time I covered five common sense driving techniques guaranteed to improve your mileage, contribu ... Continue reading

Honda Insight Concept Hybrid Vehicle to Debut at Paris International Auto Show

Sep 4, 2008

Concept to show styling direction of new, more affordable, hybrid vehicle TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Honda will reveal a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, to be named Insight, at the 2008 Paris International Auto Show, October 2, the company announced today. The new Insight Concept shares styling cues ... Continue reading

A More Perfect(Honda)Fit: To More Perfect MPG, Part 1

Sep 1, 2008

by Michael Jackman Welcome back to A More Perfect Fit, my Auto Channel column covering how to make a nearly perfect car, The Honda Fit, even more perfect. This column begins a series on a topic that gets high mileage on discussion boards: how to max out the Fit’s miles per gallon. I’ll be covering standard mp ... Continue reading

New ASIMO Makes Its Russian Debut at Moscow International Motor Show

Sep 1, 2008

ASIMO arrived in Moscow to attend the 2008 Moscow International Motor Show (MIAS-2008). This is the first time the latest version of ASIMO has travelled to Russia and will spend 13 days in the country's capital. ... Continue reading

Honda Vietnam Inaugurates Its Second Motorcycle Plant

Sep 1, 2008

VIETNAM - September 1, 2008: Honda Vietnam formally held an Opening ceremony for its second motorcycle plant in Vinh Phuc province. The second factory is 300,000 square meters in area and is located right beside first factory in Vinh Phuc province. Additional facilities include test course, emission laboratories, welfa ... Continue reading

Extensive Updates for the Honda Legend

Aug 29, 2008

At the Moscow motor show, Honda has revealed the look of the re-styled Honda Legend to Europe. This revised model gives a new edge to the top of the range Honda and responds to customer feedback on the current model. The most noticeable change is to the exterior style of the Legend, with new lights, bonnet, front wings ... Continue reading

CARZ4GIRLZ VEHICLE REVIEW: 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

Aug 27, 2008

Honda Civic¡¦s Recent Facelift Makes the Civic More Than Just a Staple Pick For Teens By Ilyse Gordon and Friends Review of the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid The Honda Civic isn't a car you should have any trouble talking your parents into buying (or at least co-signing on a loan ¡K come on Dad, you know you want to). The ... Continue reading

Honda Sets All-Time Record for Auto Production in the Month of July for Regions Outside Japan and Worldwide

Aug 27, 2008

TOKYO - August 27, 2008: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of July 2008, including all-time records for production in regions outside Japan and worldwide for the month of July. Production Production in Japan for the month of July 2 ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE REVIEW

Aug 25, 2008

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE RIDGELINE I thought you'd never catch me in a vehicle like this (and you might be thinking the same). I mean, exactly what is this vehicle? Is it an overbuilt truck, or almost an SUV? Perhaps the word 'ugly' conjures in your vocabulary when you see it on the road. The Ridg ... Continue reading

Honda Presentation : 2008 Management Briefing Seminars

Aug 15, 2008

2008 Management Briefing Seminars Remarks by Dick Colliver, Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Thank you, Dave. And good morning everyone. I'm really pleased to see such a good crowd today. This is annually one of the industry's largest and most important gatherings. But as I was making my way her ... Continue reading

2008 AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS-DAY 4

Aug 15, 2008

Day Four – The Heavyweights Pontificate By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This morning’s lineup of speakers was impressive: Mark Fields, Ford’s president of the Americas; Michael Stanton, president and CEO of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc.; Tom LaSorda (not ... Continue reading

Carz4Girlz Review: 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, FORD ESCAPE HYBRID, HONDA CR-V

Aug 11, 2008

Carz4Girlz Review: 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, FORD ESCAPE HYBRID, HONDA CR-V MAKING A CASE TO YOUR PARENTS FOR AN SUV? HERE'S THREE FUN, USER-FRIENDLY & AFFORDABLE VEHICLES By Ilyse Gordon Owning an SUV isn't all about guzzling gas. That will be the first roadblock your parents will pull out if you're planning on going to batt ... Continue reading

2009 Honda Accord Sets the Pace with Style, Power and Efficiency

Aug 10, 2008

Torrance, CA - August 10, 2008: The 2009 Honda Accord lineup is designed to impress with premium features, accommodating technology and efficient performance geared for both the finish line and the bottom line. Available as a sedan or a coupe and powered by advanced 4-cylinder or V-6 engines, the Accord embodies a soph ... Continue reading