News By Topic: Honda

Honda Civic GX and Insight Tie for Top Spot on ACEEE's "Greenest Vehicles of 2006" List

Feb 19, 2006

Honda claims four of top 12 spots on 2006 list February 17, 2006 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- In a clear demonstration of Honda's enduring role as an environmental leader, four Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as the "greenest vehicles" of 2006, American ... Continue reading

Honda Civic Tour Gives Fans Chance to Drive Away With 'Pimped-Out' Civic Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED

Feb 17, 2006

Tickets Available Now for 2006 Honda Civic Tour with Headliners The Black Eyed Peas LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17 -- The Black Eyed Peas "pimped out" Honda Civic Hybrid made its public debut co-starring along side the band and rival Skunk2 06' Civic Si in their latest video "Pump It" -- An action packed video with high energy d ... Continue reading

Greenbrier Receives $100 Million Order From American Honda for New Auto-Max Railcars

Feb 13, 2006

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Feb. 13 -- The Greenbrier Companies announced today it has received the largest order ever for its Auto-Max railcar used for transporting new automotive vehicles. The $100 million order is from American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "American Honda has been a leading user and proponent of Auto-Max technology ... Continue reading

Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose

Feb 10, 2006

IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading

MotorWeek Names Winners

Feb 10, 2006

Hello, submitting for coverage on theautochannel.com, news made today at the Chicago Auto Show. Thank you, Laurel Goodrick FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Lisa A. Shenkle, VERB! Communications February 9, 2006 cell: (410) 227-5899 tel: (410) 439-4695 Laurel Goodrick, Maryland Public Television cell: (410) 409-4808 tel: ... Continue reading

Autoliv Honored with Honda Award

Feb 4, 2006

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 3, 2006--Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today received Honda's Supplier of Excellence Award during a ceremony at Autoliv's facility in Yokohama. Honda gave Autoliv the award for "persistent implementation of value engineering/value added activities", resulting in pro ... Continue reading

Honda at The 76th Geneva Salon

Feb 1, 2006

Tokyo, Japan, Jan 31, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda has announced its lineup for the 76th Geneva Salon. Featured will be: - Honda Civic Type R Concept world debut - European-specification Legend makes first appearance - Honda FCX Concept points way to future of fuel cell vehicles - Powering car and home: the Home Energ ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports January 2006 Record Sales

Feb 1, 2006

Honda and Acura Divisions Post Record January Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted record January sales of 98,394 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 20.7 percent from January 2005, the company announced today. Honda Division also broke records for the eighth consecutive month, with sales u ... Continue reading

Honda Financial Services Receives Highest Ranking in Non-Luxury Loan Satisfaction

Feb 1, 2006

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Honda Financial Services received the highest ranking in the non-luxury loan segment in the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study(SM). In addition to receiving high marks in payment/billing, provider offering and application/approval process, Honda Financial Se ... Continue reading

Honda Announces Pricing for Redesigned 25/34 MPG 2006 Accord Hybrid

Feb 1, 2006

High performance hybrid provides lower emissions with new features and additional refinement for 2006 February 1, 2006 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- The redesigned 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid is debuting at dealerships nationwide with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $30,990, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced t ... Continue reading

Honda Says Profit Drops on Non-Auto Factors As Sales Surge to Record

Jan 31, 2006

TOKYO January 31, 2006; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Honda's net profit dropped 12 percent in the most recent quarter on losses unrelated to its auto business as Japan's No. 3 carmaker reported booming sales and raised its earnings forecast for the full fiscal year. Honda Motor Co. on Tuesday reported ... Continue reading

Honda to Market Riding Trainer through Authorized Honda Motorcycle Dealers and to Corporations

Jan 30, 2006

Tokyo, Japan, Jan 30, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its decision to market the Riding Trainer to authorized Honda motorcycle dealers1 and other corporations1 in Japan. Designed to teach motorcycle safety effectively, the Riding Trainer will be available by early February 2006. Developed with a ... Continue reading

Honda Sets All-Time Annual Records for Overseas and Worldwide Automobile Production

Jan 27, 2006

Tokyo, Japan, Jan 26, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a summary of its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of December as well as for the calendar year 2005. Honda set all-time calendar year records for worldwide production, as well as overseas production. ... Continue reading

Honda Unveils New F1 Challenger

Jan 26, 2006

Tokyo, Japan, Jan 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - The Honda Racing F1 Team unveiled its challenger for the 2006 Formula One season in Spain, with the new driver line-up of Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. This marked an important milestone for Honda as it is the first Formula One car launched by a Honda works team sin ... Continue reading

Honda Releases the New Monpal ML200 4-Wheel Scooter

Jan 24, 2006

Tokyo, Japan, Jan 23, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the new Monpal ML200, a stylish 4-wheel scooter with a comfortable ride and high maneuvering stability that delivers easy, carefree operation. The new Monpal will be available throughout Japan starting Wednesday, March 15 a ... Continue reading