Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 2, 2007
MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports July 2007 Sales of 141,049
Aug 1, 2007
CR-V and Fit sustain record sales TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted July sales of 141,049 Honda and Acura vehicles, down 3.2 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 907,978, up 1.1 percent. Honda Division posted July ... Continue reading
Toyota, Honda Are Among the Top Ten Most Recognized Brands
Jul 27, 2007
By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing EditorAutomobile brands are of paramount importance to consumers. Buying a car, as everyone knows, is a major investment and decision, often based on the vehiclesâ brand name and reputation. But just twelve years ago, neither Toyota nor Honda were in the Top Ten brand list, com ... Continue reading
Top 10 Most Unpopular Cars in China
Jul 26, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 26, 2007: China along with its booming economy is also privy to a booming auto industry. With an annual growth of over 20 percent, it's now the world's third-largest auto-maker in the world. All the international automakers are in a race to get their share of the profits, launching new models and increa ... Continue reading
Honda Q1 rises on brisk car sales, lifts forecasts
Jul 25, 2007
TOKYO, July 25 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2007. First Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2007 totaled JPY 166.1 billion (USD 1,348 million), an increase of 15.8% from the ... Continue reading
Vincentric's Best Value in America Awards
Jul 22, 2007
Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading
Honda to Build Second Auto Plant in Thailand
Jul 18, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net> Honda to Build Second Auto Plant in Thailand Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, July 18, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC, President: Kenji Otaka), Honda's automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, today announced it has begun construction of its se ... Continue reading
Honda to Strengthen Mini-vehicle Business
Jul 18, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net> Honda to Strengthen Mini-vehicle Business Tokyo, Japan, July 18, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd., a Honda consolidated subsidiary in Japan, announced it has determined to acquire the land adjacent to its Yokkaichi Factory to build new production facility in the effort to fu ... Continue reading
Honda Summary of 2007 Mid-Year CEO Speech
Jul 18, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net> Honda Summary of 2007 Mid-Year CEO Speech Tokyo, Japan, July 18, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - During the current 3-year mid-term, which began in spring 2005, Honda has carried out various plans and initiatives under the themes of "strengthening the foundation for growth and advancement on a global ... Continue reading
Honda to Strengthen Mini-vehicle Business
Jul 18, 2007
TOKYO, Japan, July 18, 2007 Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd., a Honda consolidated subsidiary in Japan, announced it has determined to acquire the land adjacent to its Yokkaichi Factory to build new production facility in the effort to further strengthen its mini-vehicle business. The purpose of the land acquisition is to ... Continue reading
2007 Honda Accord EX V6 6-Speed Review
Jul 12, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Honda Accord EX V6 6-Speed While after a significant restyle for 2006 there are no real changes to the Honda Accord for 2007, and the next generation will debut for the 2008 model year, the car is still worthy of a look. Proven technology by this point, the Accord is Honda's m ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2007
Wshington DC July 11, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Fit is in, but Honda dealers are unlikely to get all they want. Dealers will receive about 54,000 units of the Japan-built Fit this year. "But thatâs about the best we can do," Dan Bonawitz, VP of corporate planning and logistics for American Honda ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2007
Washington DC July 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that no matter how good an automaker you are, it takes a certain amount of time to develop a new car. Toyota acknowledged that last week, announcing it would add engineers, lengthen its development process, and reduce the breakneck pace at which it's been openin ... Continue reading
Honda's In-Car Telematics System Upgraded
Jul 4, 2007
TOKYO July 4, 2007; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Honda's car navigation system already maps the quickest route to a destination, avoiding traffic jams. Now, drivers will get information about earthquakes and warnings of heavy rainfall ahead on roads. Honda Motor Co.'s service, shown to reporters Wedne ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record June Sales of 140,935
Jul 3, 2007
CR-V, Civic and Fit set records TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted record June sales of 140,935 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 7.3 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 766,929, up 2.1 percent. Honda Division posted r ... Continue reading
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