Honda's robot ASIMO makes its UK debut, inspiring youngsters about science and engineering
Jun 25, 2008
The New ASIMO made its UK debut yesterday in the North East of England with a mission to inspire the regions' next generation of engineers. Honda's humanoid robot travelled to the North East to attend the annual Youth Engineering Show (YES), this year held at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton le Spring, near Newcastle. ... Continue reading
2009 Honda Pilot: Road Trip - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 24, 2008
TORRANCE, CA - June 24, 2008: The completely redesigned Honda Pilot occupies a unique position within its segment, the second-generation Pilot combines traditional SUV attributes of ruggedness, standard towing capability and functionality with the fuel economy, handling and refinement characteristics that have made cro ... Continue reading
Honda Siel Cars India Launches India's First Hybrid Car- the Civic Hybrid
Jun 24, 2008
NEW DELHI, India, June 18, 2008â In a pioneering move, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched Indiaâs first hybrid car â the globally acclaimed Civic Hybrid. In line with Honda's long-term commitment to the development of advanced and environmentally-friendl ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2008
Honda Announces First FCX Clarity Customers and World's First Fuel Cell Vehicle Dealership Network as Clarity Production Begins in Japan; Breakthrough Zero Emissions Vehicle to be Delivered in July Tochigi, Japan, June 16, 2008; American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced five of the first customers for its advanced new ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2008
Breakthrough zero emissions vehicle to be delivered in July TOCHIGI, Japan, June 15 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced five of the first customers for its advanced new FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle and also provided details of the world's first fuel cell vehicle dealership network in th ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2008
<http://www.japancorp.net> Honda to Provide its New Fuel Cell Vehicle, FCX Clarity, and Other Technologies for the Hokkaido Toyako Summit Tokyo, June 10, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will provide its new fuel cell vehicle, FCX Clarity, as well as Civic Hybrid and other advanced technologies for the Hok ... Continue reading
May 2008: Honda Civic Models Replace Ford F Series Pickups as Top-Selling Vehicle in U.S.
Jun 4, 2008
Washington DC June 4, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Ford F-150 pickup truck has been dethroned in May as America's favorite vehicle for the first time in a month since 1991 - by four sedans. According to preliminary sales figures, Ford sold 42,973 F-series trucks in May, while Toyota sold 52,826 Corollas ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports May 2008 Best Month Ever; All-Time Record Civic Sales
Jun 3, 2008
Honda Civic, Fit and Acura TSX break all-time records TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., May sales of 167,997, up 11.3 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), shattered the company's all-time sales record for any month as Civic sales reached 53,299, up 28.3 percent versus last May and surpass ... Continue reading
Honda begins sales of new compact minivan: the Freed
May 30, 2008
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will begin sales of a new compact minivan, named the Freed, in Japan on May 30, 2008. This new model fuses an easy-to-use and spacious cabin with stylish design. Special mobility assistive versions - Freed with side lift-up seat and Freed with passenger lift-up seat, also go on s ... Continue reading
Honda plans for dollar to fall below Y100
May 26, 2008
TOKYO May 26,2008; Honda Motor Co intends to reduce its vulnerability to swings in foreign exchange rates by streamlining production and cutting costs, President Takeo Fukui said in a recent interview. The company must be able to cope with a sustained fall of the dollar below 100 yen, Fukui said. The stronger yen eats ... Continue reading
A More Perfect Fit: Working Out the Bugs
May 25, 2008
A More Perfect Fit: Working Out the Bugs by Michael Jackman (5/18/08) Welcome back to A More Perfect Fit, my Auto Channelâs column covering how to make a nearly perfect car, The Honda Fit, even more perfect. Spring arrived in Louisville, and my sister-in-law in St. Louis invited us for a visit. Great! Not only wou ... Continue reading
Honda to Sell Cheaper Hybrid in 2009
May 21, 2008
Washington DC May 21, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda Motor Co. announced today that it will launch a new, affordable gas-electric hybrid car in the U.S., Japan, and Europe in early 2009. The vehicle will be one of four new hybrid models the car maker plans to release by 2015 to challenge Toyota's domina ... Continue reading
Honda to set Environmental Benchmark With Accessible Global Hybrid
May 21, 2008
LONDON, May 21 -- Honda is to launch an accessible hybrid car to allow more people around the world to adopt cleaner motoring technology and significantly reduce global car emissions. Going on sale early next year, Honda expects to sell 200,000 units globally of the new car annually. The company will further accelerate ... Continue reading
Honda 2008 Mid-Year CEO Speech - 3 New Honda Hybrids Coming Soon!
May 21, 2008
TOKYO, Japan, May 21, 2008 - A new 3-year mid-term plan began in April of this year. The basic idea for this 3-year plan is to establish a corporate structure necessary to sustain our strengths and that will enable us to grow globally in the future, and begin such efforts initially under the leadership of our operation ... Continue reading
The Rise of the Hybrid - VIDEO STORY
May 13, 2008
PHOENIX - May 13, 2008: Hybrid vehicles continue to attract more buyers as gasoline prices sky rocket. ... Continue reading
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