Sep 25, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Develops Next-Generation Clean Diesel Engine Capable of Meeting Stringent Tier II Bin 5 Emissions Requirements in the U.S. clean Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced it has developed a next-generation diesel engine that ... Continue reading
Honda Develops Advanced VTEC Engine Combining High Power and Environmental Performance
Sep 25, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Develops Advanced VTEC Engine Combining High Power and Environmental Performance VTEC Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has further advanced its VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System) technology with the ... Continue reading
Honda R&D Unveils New Engines Including Clean-Diesel For 2009 Models
Sep 25, 2006
HAGA-GUN, Japan, September 25, 2006; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that the Honda Motor Co. said on today that it has developed a new and simple diesel powertrain that is as clean as gasoline-fuelled cars, unveiling plans to mount it on a car for the U.S. market by 2009. Diesel engines, which now power hal ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2006
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--Canesta, the pioneer and world leader in electronic perception technology, today announced that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has made multiple investments in Canesta over the past 3 years, for more than $5 million in total, to assist the company in its development of new automotive safety ap ... Continue reading
Japanese Automakers Investing $1.7 Billion in New U.S. Plants
Sep 20, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC â September 20, 2006: Members of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) are spending an estimated $1.7 billion in the construction of four new U.S. auto and auto parts manufacturing plants, which are expected to employ an additional 4,680 American workers when all four new facilities ... Continue reading
Honda to Strengthen Production System in Japan
Sep 20, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will consolidate all motorcycle production in Japan at its Kumamoto Factory to strengthen the plant's global leader function for motorcycle production. The move is being made in response to the evolution of product and producti ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Announces Hybrid Vehicle Discount in Kansas
Sep 17, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 14, 2006--The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, the first U.S. insurer to offer an insurance discount to customers who own a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle, announced today it will offer the discount in Kansas effective September 1, 2006. The discount amount will be 10% for auto customers in ... Continue reading
Honda Makes Strides In Biofuel Development
Sep 15, 2006
Washington DC September 15, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda announced yesterday that it has developed a way to make ethanol fuel from plant waste matter. The process has the potential to expand the use of biofuels that fight global warming, reports BusinessWeek. Honda R&D Co. developed the technology wit ... Continue reading
RITE and Honda Jointly Develop New Technology To Produce Ethanol From Cellulosic Biomass
Sep 14, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) and Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. subsidiary responsible for research and development, today announced that their cooperative research has resulted in ethanol production technology from soft- ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces the All-New BF90 and BF75 4-Stroke Marine Outboard Engines
Sep 13, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Introduces the All-New BF90 and BF75 4-Stroke Marine Outboard Engines BF90 Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced the all-new BF90 and BF75 medium-sized(*1) 4-stroke marine outboard engines. The two new models will go on s ... Continue reading
Honda Announces 2007 Powersports Models at Dealer Convention in Las Vegas
Sep 11, 2006
LAS VEGAS - September 11, 2006: 2007 Convention Model Highlights VTX1800T Tourer: Power trip. VTX power with touring capability. It's ready for the open road with saddlebags, a large, protective windshield and a supportive passenger backrest. It's ready to roll right of the showroom floor. VFR800/A: These colors don't ... Continue reading
Honda to sell Acura brand in China
Sep 11, 2006
Saturday, September 9, 2006 BEIJING â Honda Motor Co said Friday its wholly owned subsidiary, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co, will start importing and selling Acura brand cars in China late this month. Currently, Honda is selling the luxury brand only in North America. ... Continue reading
Airbags On Motorcycles Show Impressive Results - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Sep 6, 2006
September 6, 2006: Testing an airbag for motorcycles, Germany's largest automobile club has discovered a dramatic benefit. CLICK BELOW to watch the story. ... Continue reading
Honda Presents New CR-V in Europe
Sep 4, 2006
Honda Presents New CR-V in Europe Honda Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 04, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will debut the third-generation CR-V at the Paris Motor Show to be held September 28 to October 15, 2006 (Press days: September 28-29). The exterior styling of the new CR-V gives it a dynamic presence, while a ... Continue reading
Honda Reports August 2006 Sales
Sep 1, 2006
New All-Time Record Set for Odyssey Minivan TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- American Honda light truck sales increased 10.5 percent for August and set an all-time record with sales of 69,385 light trucks. American Honda year-to-date sales are up 5.3 percent to 1,044,284 units, while sales for the month are down 6.7 percen ... Continue reading
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