Honda to launch hybrid cars in China
Oct 31, 2005
TOKYO October 31, 2005; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co is planning to sell hybrid electric-gasoline vehicles in China as rival Toyota Motor Corp. is to start production there of the fuel-efficient cars within this year, a senior Honda official said Saturday. "We want to launch hybrid cars in China as early as ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2005
TOKYO, Oct. 27 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal second quarter and the first half ended September 30, 2005. Second Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2005 totaled JPY 133.7 billion (USD 1,181 million ... Continue reading
Coming Next Spring: Small Cars with Premium Features and Great Fuel Economy
Oct 26, 2005
Washington DC October 25, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota, Honda, and Nissan will all release new subcompact models next spring that are expected to get 40-plus miles per gallon, reports USA Today. The details are not final, but the Nissan Versa, the Toyota Yaris, and the Honda Fit, all subcompacts, are ... Continue reading
Honda Sets All-Time Records for Overseas and Worldwide Production for the First Half of Fiscal Year
Oct 25, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 24, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of production, Japanese domestic sales, and export results for the month of September and the first half of fiscal year 2006 (April to September 2005). Production -September 2005 Domestic production for the month of September ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show Exposes Wide Gap Between Bullish Japan and Bearish U.S. car Makers
Oct 21, 2005
CHIBA October 21, 2005; The Asahi Shimbun today reported that the gap between bullish Japanese automakers and their bearish U.S. counterparts was a study in extremes at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the Japan side exhibiting a tour de force and the presidents of the U.S. majors skipping the event. The show in Makuhari Mes ... Continue reading
Honda at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 19, 2005
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Honda Introduces 'DN-01' Concept Motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 19, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 19, 2005 - (JCN Newswire)At the 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced a large-size sports motorcycle concept model, DN-01*, equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and a water-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, V-type, 2-cylinder, 680cc engine. Honda will continue ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2005
October 18, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Customers in Southern California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) are able to purchase a natural gas-powered Civic GX and receive a home refueling appliance, "Phill", at no additional cost for 48 months without any additional commitment at the end of the ter ... Continue reading
Honda to Build New Powertrain Plant in China
Oct 17, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 17, 2005 - (JCN Newswire)Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to establish Honda Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd., an automobile powertrain components production company in China. Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary, is the sole investor in the new compan ... Continue reading
Honda Remains Committed to IndyCar
Oct 16, 2005
October 15, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Honda Performance Development (HPD), a subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., has renewed its commitment to the Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar Series for engine supply in 2007, HPD President Robert Clarke announced today. Honda joined the IRL at the start of the 2003 season, a ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
550,000 New Honda Vehicles With XM Radio for 2006
Oct 13, 2005
2006 Honda Civic and Pilot Are Latest Models to Offer XM as a Factory-Installed Feature WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with over 5 million subscribers, today announced that American Honda Motor, one of the world's most successful automotive brands, will fact ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2006 Honda Odyssey
Oct 13, 2005
The best is still the best. The Honda Odyssey has been showing the way for the last five years, and after spending a week with the 2006 Touring version of this magnificent beast, it was clear to everyone who entered its automated portals that it still is setting the standard for practicality, driving ease, and comfort ... Continue reading
Honda, MINI, Scion Tops with Consumers
Oct 10, 2005
Washington DC October 10, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Total Value Study of 69,000 new vehicle owners conducted by Strategic Vision declares International nameplates hold the highest levels of satisfaction, according to the Detroit News. Honda had four winners -- the Acura RL luxury sedan, the Honda Acc ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing of 2006 Civic Hybrid With Improved Fuel Economy and Totally New Design
Oct 6, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced the pricing of the completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, the most economical and environmentally responsible gasoline-powered Civic ever. The 2006 Civic Hybrid, which achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 50/50 miles p ... Continue reading
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