Consumer Reports: After Further Review, Prius and Civic Hybrids DO Save Money
Mar 10, 2006
Washington DC March 10, 2006: The AIADA newsletter reported that Consumer Reports Magazine has corrected an error in its April issue that said no hybrid vehicle can save money compared to a gasoline powered car. Revised figures show that the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid do indeed save owners money in the first f ... Continue reading
Diesels Poised For American Comeback?
Mar 7, 2006
By Mike Thomas, FCN Driven by fuel economy needs and the development of clean diesel technology, new life is being breathed into the possibility of diesel powertrains making a comeback in America's light-duty vehicles. At the North American International Auto Show in early January, at least five major automakers announ ... Continue reading
Honda and Climate Energy Provide Innovative and Energy Efficient Heating Solution
Mar 3, 2006
First Micro-CHP System Residential Installation Completed ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 3 -- The collaborative effort between American Honda Motor Company and Massachusetts-based Climate Energy, LLC has resulted in the first test residential installation of a unique and innovative new form of heat and power technology. At the ... Continue reading
Honda told to improve recall practices
Mar 3, 2006
TOKYO March 3, 2006; Japan Today reported that Japan's transport ministry on Thursday ordered Honda Motor Co to improve its recall practices, saying it had been slow to publicize faulty fuel pumps in some of its Accord models. Honda reported to the ministry the same day that it will recall 21,275 of its Accord passenge ... Continue reading
Honda Plans to Increase Production in U.S.
Mar 2, 2006
Washington DC March 1, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda may expand its Alabama plant or add a new plant in North America in order to meet the rising demand for its fuel efficient models, reports Bloomberg. High demand for Civics has resulted in a shortage of the model, and Honda will look to import the mo ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
Honda's Senior Vice President John Mendel to Speak at Motor Press Guild
Mar 2, 2006
At the Motor Press Guild luncheon on March 7, American Honda Motor Co.'s John Mendel will speak about Acura's upcoming 20th anniversary. Mendel will reflect on what has made Acura successful in the last 20 years, how the luxury car market differs today and what the future may hold for luxury brands. In his current posi ... Continue reading
American Honda Sales 2006 Increase 8.7 Percent to New February Record
Mar 1, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is posting record February vehicle sales of 106,644, up 8.7 percent, led by increases for its most popular models including the all-new Civic and the re-designed Accord, up 37.6 percent and 4.4 percent, respectively. Year-to-date sales of 205,038 are up 14.1 ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Honda Completes Auto Plant Expansion; Increases Annual Production Capacity to 120,000 Units
Feb 27, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 27, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., the automobile production and sales joint venture of Honda and Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. in China, yesterday celebrated completion of the construction to expand its automobile plant in Wuhan, Hubei Province in China. The annual prod ... Continue reading
World Debut: Honda Civic Si Sedan Concept unveiled at Chicago Auto Show
Feb 24, 2006
Chicago February 2006; In case you missed it Honda unveiled the Civic Si Sedan Concept at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. The Civic Si Sedan Concept shares powertrain components with the Civic Si Coupe, including a 197 horsepower, iVTEC engine, 6-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential. The Civic Si Se ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record Monthly Overseas and Worldwide Production
Feb 24, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced production, Japanese domestic sales, and export results for the month of January 2006. Honda achieved a new monthly record for overseas and worldwide production for the month of January. Japanese domestic production for the month of January d ... Continue reading
Honda Announces New ZEST Minicar
Feb 23, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 23, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of the new ZEST minicar, created to enhance the active lifestyles of today's consumers and provide comfort and utility for the entire family. The ZEST delivers superior power and performance, while its efficient low-floor des ... Continue reading
Honda to Sell Hybrid Subcompact
Feb 22, 2006
TOKYO, Feb 22, 2006; Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co. plans to start selling a hybrid version of its "Fit" subcompact model globally as early as the year starting in April 2007, the Nihon Keizai business daily said on Wednesday. A Honda official said the sales plan for the hybrid subcompact had not yet been decide ... Continue reading
Honda to Strengthen Structure of its R&D Operations
Feb 21, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 21, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans, effective April 1, 2006, to launch a new organizational structure for Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda responsible for research & development activities. Due to recent technological advancements and continued bus ... Continue reading
Feb 20, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Europe Ltd. announced that Takeo Fukui, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., will be at the 76th Geneva Motor Show to address the members of the press on the 28th of February. The climax of this press conference will be the worldwide debut of the Honda Ci ... Continue reading
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