Miss the 2008 British Motor Show? The Auto Channel Didn't...Experience it Here - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Aug 9, 2008
Exclusive Press Pass Video Coverage As if you were in London as the UK's largest automotive exposition was happening, you can enjoy this great event with The Auto Channel's comprehensive video coverage. Click on the links below to learn about the vehicles and watch the videos. ... Continue reading
Honda Delivers FCX Clarity Hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Vehicle to Jamie Lee Curtis
Aug 5, 2008
Second FCX Clarity zero-emissions fuel cell vehicle now on the road TORRANCE, Calif., Aug 5 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that its second FCX Clarity customer, Jamie Lee Curtis, took delivery of the vehicle on July 31, 2008. Curtis and husband Christopher Guest are the second of approximately 200 c ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Honda Reveals Low-Emission Open Study Sportscar - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Aug 3, 2008
LONDON - August 3, 2008: Honda's low-emission sportscar study model was revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London, and The Auto Channel was on hand to videotape the entire press conference. The lightweight roadster design study is the latest in a line of âgreenâ models developed by Ho ... Continue reading
Acura Announces July 2008 Sales Down
Aug 1, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- For the third consecutive month, the all-new TSX remains Acura's best-selling vehicle. In July, TSX sales were 3,474 units, up 15.9 percent over July 2007 sales based on daily selling rate*. Total July sales for Acura were 12,828 units, down 17.7 percent versus 2007 sales. "In a time when fu ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports July 2008 Sales - Down
Aug 1, 2008
Fit sets another all-time sales record; Honda car sales rise 6.7% for July record TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. posted July total vehicle sales of 138,744, a daily-selling-rate basis* decline of 9.2 percent compared to July 2007 results. Honda Division posted July sales of 125,916, a declin ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2008
Honda's all-new Jazz is once again set to redefine the B-segment parameters of practicality and interior space. The 5-door hatchback will achieve class leading interior space and combined it with significantly improved fuel economy and 120 g/km CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Lease Program Begins With First Customer Delivery
Jul 26, 2008
Zero-emissions vehicle now on the roads of Southern California TORRANCE, Calif., July 25 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that Ron Yerxa and Annette Ballester took delivery of their hydrogen fuel cell-powered FCX Clarity on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Honda of Santa Monica, one of three dealerships in So ... Continue reading
Honda's Profit Grows in April-June - All-time 1st Quarter Record
Jul 25, 2008
Tokyo, July 25, 2008; Jiji Press reported that Honda Motor Co. on Friday reported earnings growth for April-June, weathering the negative effects of the yen's rise against the dollar and higher materials prices. Consolidated net profit rose 8.1 pct from a year before to 179,611 million yen, a record high for the fiscal ... Continue reading
Honda to Cut Light Truck Output at U.S. Plant
Jul 23, 2008
Tokyo, July 22, 2008; Honda Motor Co. will reduce production of gas-guzzling light trucks at its Alabama plant, as demand is falling in the U.S. market amid soaring gasoline prices, Honda officials said Tuesday. Between August and October this year, Honda plans to reduce production of the Odyssey minivan and the Pilot ... Continue reading
Low emission Honda Roadster Breaks Cover
Jul 22, 2008
Honda's low-emission sportscar study model has been revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London.. The lightweight roadster design study is a concept showing Honda's core engineering principals, designing stylish and exciting cars that are also environmentally responsible. ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy, Mitsubishi Fuso, Honda recalling vehicles
Jul 21, 2008
TOKYO July 19, 2008; Japan Today reported that three Japanese automakers, including Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, notified the transport ministry Friday that they are recalling vehicles for free repairs due to defective components. Fuji Heavy is recalling 108,071 Subaru R1, R2 and Stella minivehicles manufactured between ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - July 13, 2008: This year TheAutoChannel.com will have its biggest presence ever at the British International Motor Show, with TACH teams from Europe and the U.S. in attendance. Although the British show has never been considered as important as the Paris or Franfurt shows, the British expo never fails to ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Low Emission Honda Sportscar to be Unveiled
Jul 9, 2008
Honda will unveil a low-emission, lightweight sports study model at the British International Motor Show later this month. The striking two-seat roadster aims to couple sleek looks with exciting driving dynamics and more efficient engine technology, to give lower exhaust emissions. ... Continue reading
American Honda Announces Release of First 2009 Models
Jul 5, 2008
TORRANCE, CA - July 5, 2008: American Honda announces the beginning of the 2009 model year with the arrival of a number of favorite models for both on-road and off-road use. This first group of 2009 machines includes the ever-popular dirt-going CRF50F, CRF70F, CRF80F and CRF100F, the perfect starter bikes for beginning ... Continue reading
Honda to Conduct Collaborative Testing of its Walking Assist Device
Jun 30, 2008
TOKYO, June 30 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin collaborative testing of its experimental walking assist device as from July 1, 2008, with Shinseikai Medical Group, Kasumigaseki-Minami Hospital (Kawagoe, Saitama prefecture). The device was created to support walking by the elderly and other people with weakened leg ... Continue reading
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