Apr 26, 2006
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor The Fitâs Specs Already one of Hondaâs biggest sellers in Europe and Asia, the Fit comes to America with several attributes for those customers who want, said Chuck Schifsky, manager regional public relations operations of American Honda, âAn attractive, effic ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2006
TOKYO, April 26 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Fourth Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006 totaled JPY 219.5 billion (USD 1,869 million), an ... Continue reading
US Hybrid Sales Flat, In Spite of Overpriced Gas Dollars Don't Work Out
Apr 24, 2006
DETROIT, April 24, 2006; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that U.S. gas prices have risen nearly a third over the past year without touching off a boom in sales of fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles, some of which are sitting on dealer lots for as long as three months. Many U.S. consumers are concluding that wha ... Continue reading
Honda Sets 9th Straight All-Time Fiscal Year Record for Worldwide
Apr 24, 2006
Honda Sets 9th Straight All-Time Fiscal Year Record for Worldwide Production Tokyo, Japan, Apr 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, (Fiscal Year 2006) as well as for the month of ... Continue reading
Japanese Car Makers Expected to Maintain Record Profit Results for 2006
Apr 21, 2006
TOKYO April 20, 2006; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that after a turbo-charged year of bumper sales, a soft yen and hefty cost cuts, Japan's biggest auto makers are set to extend their run of record profits in 2006/07 fueled by even more key product launches. With the exception of product-deprived Nissan M ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Review
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Honda Ridgeline RT<br> ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 244 hp @ 5750 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 122.0 in. <br> LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 206.8 x 87.3 x 70.3 in. <br> TIRES: P245/65R17 all-season<br ... Continue reading
Honda to produce diesel engines in Britain
Apr 17, 2006
TOKYO April 15, 2006; Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co. Ltd plans to produce diesel engines in Britain to meet strong demand in Europe for fuel-efficient vehicles, a Japanese financial daily reported on Sunday. Currently, Japan's third-biggest auto maker exports diesel engines to its British factory from Japan, whe ... Continue reading
All-New Natural Gas-Powered 2006 Civic GX Introduced at 2006 NY Auto Show
Apr 15, 2006
All-New Natural Gas-Powered 2006 Civic GX to be Introduced to NY Consumers Owners to benefit from tax incentives, lower cost fuel and optional 'Phill' home refueling appliance Downloads ascii April 13, 2006 -- NEW YORK -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that it will begin retailing its all-new compresse ... Continue reading
2007 Honda Element SC Emphasizes Style and Performance
Apr 15, 2006
April 13, 2006; New York Auto Show; An all-new urban-oriented counterpart to the Honda Element will debut this fall with an exclusive sport suspension, larger wheels and tires, unique styling and special features like a carpeted interior and a center console, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today at the 2006 ... Continue reading
Honda at 2006 New York International Auto Show
Apr 15, 2006
April 13, 2006 -- New York -- 2006 New York International Auto Show Honda Press Conference, April 13, 2006 Remarks by Dick Colliver, Executive Vice President American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Good morning and thank you for joining us for the Honda press event. As you saw in our playful opening module, Honda is a company t ... Continue reading
Japan Automakers' Target Both Economy and Luxury
Apr 14, 2006
NEW YORK, April 13 Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that Japan's automakers this week unveiled new U.S. models targeting the high demand for hybrids and luxury cars -- including an upcoming Lexus sedan that will rank as the priciest hybrid to date. Toyota's Lexus LS sedan, which will go on sale in 2007, was ... Continue reading
Honda VP Says Company May Cut Hybrid Production Because of Soft Sales
Apr 13, 2006
NEW YORK April 13, 2006; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Honda Motor Co. may cut production of the Honda Accord hybrid because sales have been so slow, Honda Executive Vice President Dick Colliver said Thursday at the New York Auto Show. Colliver was the second executive in as many days to question the ... Continue reading
Honda Sponsors MTV and VH1 Pink 'Flashmob' Concert on Broadband and Mobile Platforms
Apr 11, 2006
Concert to Air on VSPOT at VH1.com and MTV Overdrive at MTV.com Beginning Thursday, April 13 'Flashmob' Video Clips Available Through VH1 Mobile and MTV Mobile MTV to Air Concert on Friday, April 14 NEW YORK, April 11 -- MTV and VH1 will paint their respective broadband and mobile platforms "pink" with content from an ... Continue reading
Honda Racing F1 Team - Vallelunga Test Report
Apr 6, 2006
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses. VALLELUNGA, ITALY 6 APRIL TEST REPORT The Honda Racing F1 Team returned to Europe this week for the first of two important tests before the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola in two weeks time. The three-day test at the Vallelunga circuit in Italy saw Jenson Button, Anthony D ... Continue reading
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