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
Ford to Explore Strategic Options for Aston Martin
Aug 31, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Ford Motor Company announced today it has begun the process of exploring strategic options for Aston Martin, with particular emphasis on a potential sale of all or a portion of the unit. "As part of our ongoing strategic review, we have determined that Aston Martin may be an attractive oppor ... Continue reading
Honda Reaches Safety Initiative
Aug 29, 2006
Washington DC August 29, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda has kept its safety promise from three years ago and now provides anti-lock braking systems, dual front air bags, and side-curtain air bags as standard equipment on almost all the cars and trucks it sells in the United States. The automaker introdu ... Continue reading
Honda Motors Annual Report to Shareholders, 'Preparing for the Next Leap Forward'
Aug 28, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Motors Annual Report to Shareholders, 'Preparing for the Next Leap Forward' Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 28, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has published its Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2006. In his detailed review of the year, ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006/7 Honda Accord EX-L V6 6-speed There comes a time in life when youth's carefree pleasures are supposed to be put away for adult responsibilities, when, for instance, in an automotive vein, the ratty old well-used sports car of one's college years should be traded in on a good, ... Continue reading
2007 Honda CR-V Upscale Style, Refined Dynamics and Advanced Safety
Aug 25, 2006
August 24, 2006 -- Torrance, Calif. -- The Honda CR-V is a highly-versatile four-door entry crossover SUV with a spacious five-passenger interior, sedan-like handling and ride comfort, and a reputation for offering the highest levels of standard safety features in the segment. The all-new 2007 Honda CR-V injects a dyna ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Automobile Operations in Vietnam
Aug 24, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Begins Automobile Operations in Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam, Aug. 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd. (HVN), Honda's Vietnamese subsidiary, announced that it has begun automobile operations in Vietnam with launch of the new Civic, produced at its new au ... Continue reading
Some Hybrid Vehicles Becoming Sensible Purchases, According to Edmunds.com
Aug 22, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Aug. 22, 2006--Edmunds.com's latest hybrid study shows that despite higher sales prices, purchasing some -- though not all -- of today's hybrids can make good financial sense. For the latest installment of its "Fuel Economy Guide," Edmunds.com compared the sales prices and annual gas expenses of h ... Continue reading
Honda UK Manufacturing Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Aug 22, 2006
August 22, 2006: Over 20 years ago a decision was made by Honda Motor Co. Ltd in Japan to start investing in the UK with a Pre-Delivery Inspection Facility for Honda cars being sold in Europe, including those being manufactured under licence in the UK. 20 years on, that investment is in excess of £1.33 billion. Hond ... Continue reading
Honda and London Metropolian Police in Biggest Hybrid Deal Ever
Aug 19, 2006
LONDON - August 19, 2006: Honda (UK) has secured Britainâs biggest ever fleet deal for hybrid cars. The Metropolitan Police has ordered 117 Honda Civic Hybrids for its Community Support Officers to use as part of a Safer Neighbourhoods scheme â an initiative to increase police presence on the streets. Officer ... Continue reading
HONDA RACING F1 TEAM & GEOFFREY WILLIS REACH MUTUAL AGREEMENT
Aug 19, 2006
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses Brackley, UK 18 August 2006 09.00 BST (GMT +1) HONDA RACING F1 TEAM & GEOFFREY WILLIS REACH MUTUAL AGREEMENT The Honda Racing F1 Team and its Technical Director Geoffrey Willis have reached a mutual agreement to conclude their working relationship. Nick Fry, Chief Executiv ... Continue reading
Toyota Tops Second Quarter Sales in California
Aug 16, 2006
Washington DC August 16, 2006: The AIADA newslettrer reported that the California Motor Car Dealers Association found that Toyota brand cars and trucks accounted for 23.4 percent of all sales in the Golden State during the April-June quarter, reports The Los Angeles Times. Including Toyota's Lexus brand, the Japanese a ... Continue reading
Honda Expands Eastern Alabama Plant
Aug 16, 2006
Washington DC Autgust 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda announced it will expand its Lincoln, Alabama car plant in order to produce more engine components and lessen its dependence on out-of-state suppliers. The $40 million expansion will add about 41,000 square feet and 20 new jobs, reports The Associ ... Continue reading
Honda to build motorcycle plant in India:
Aug 14, 2006
TOKYO August 14, 2006; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co plans to build a motorcycle factory in northern India by 2010 through a local joint venture, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported Sunday. A total of 19 billion rupees (some 48 billion yen) will be invested to build the plant with an annual production capacity ... Continue reading
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