IIHS: RESULTS OF SIDE IMPACT CRASH TESTS:
Mar 7, 2005
March 6, 2005 <a href="http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/summaries/small_ overall_c.htm">Summary of results for all small cars tested by the Institute</a><p> 14 OF 16 SMALL CARS ARE RATED POOR IN TEST THAT SIMULATES CRASH WITH SUV; NONE OF THE 16 IS GOOD ARLINGTON, VA — Most small car designs earned poo ... Continue reading
Honda Civic GX Earns Top ACEEE Spot
Mar 4, 2005
March 3, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has been recognized for its environmental leadership by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) in its recent "Greenest Vehicles of 2005" list. In the organization's annual ranking of environmental friendliness, Honda earned the to ... Continue reading
2005 Geneva Auto Show: Honda Previews Next Civic
Mar 2, 2005
This week sees the unveiling of the Civic Concept, a five door hatchback exclusively developed for the European market. The styling of the Civic Concept is very close to that of the mass production model that will be introduced in early 2006. It was designed to appeal to our customers’ emotions, with a wider and ... Continue reading
Toyota, Nissan Lead U.S. February 2005 Sales With Trucks
Mar 2, 2005
March 1, 2005; Bloomberg reported that Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and other Asian automakers extended U.S. market-share gains for a sixth straight month in February as their new light-truck models helped draw more buyers. Vehicles such as the new Pathfinder sport-utility vehicle by Nissan, Japan's second-bigg ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports February 2005 Sales Results
Mar 1, 2005
American Honda Posts Best-Ever February Light Truck Sales; Acura Sets New February Sales Record TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted sales of 98,130 Honda and Acura vehicles in February, including record February sales of light truck models and best-ever February results for the Acura Div ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Honda Element EX ENGINE: 2.4-liter DOHC inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 5,500 rpm/161 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 109.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.6 x 73.3 x 67.7 in. TIRES: P215/70R16All-Season ECONOMY: 21 mpg city/24 mpg ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Global Production Record for January 2005
Feb 25, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of January 2005. Honda established a new record for global auto production for the month, as domestic production showed a substantial increase, while Asia and overseas product ... Continue reading
American Honda Announces Price Increase
Feb 15, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 14 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced plans to raise prices on 2005 model year Honda and Acura vehicles an average of $150 or 0.58% on a sales weighted basis. This increase comes as a result of increased operating costs, such as rising costs of steel, and currency exchange rate fac ... Continue reading
Honda to Be Vehicle Manufacturer of the Show for 2005 SEMA Show
Feb 10, 2005
All-New 2006 Civic to Be Vehicle of the Show; Civic Si Coupe set to Make World Debut at SEMA CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- Honda will be the Vehicle Manufacturer of the Show and the all-new 2006 Civic will be the Vehicle of the Show at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas this November, ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Honda Civic Si Concept Makes World Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Feb 10, 2005
200HP Civic Si Concept Points at Future Direction for New 2006 Civic Si Coupe CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- The Civic Si Concept, making its world debut today at the Chicago Auto Show, provides a strong indication of the styling and performance direction for an all-new production Civic Si Coupe scheduled to debut later this year ... Continue reading
Three Honda Hybrid Vehicles Receive Certification for Clean-Fuel Deduction
Feb 9, 2005
2005 Accord Hybrid joins the Civic Hybrid and Insight February 9, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that the Accord Hybrid, Civic Hybrid and Insight vehicles have received certification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that makes them eligible for a clean-fuel deduction, ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Drivetrain Group Powers the Honda Ridgeline
Feb 8, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 7 -- BorgWarner will provide its electronically controlled all-wheel drive InterActive Torque Management II (ITM II)(TM) system to the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, the mid-size front-wheel drive-based pickup with which Honda Motor Co. officially enters the truck market. The ITM(TM) system offers cons ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recalls: Honda; Ford; Dodge; Suzuki; Autocar; Jayco; Crane; HME
Feb 6, 2005
Report Date : February 6, 2005 at 02:50 PM New Information Added Since : January 27, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FORD / EXPEDITION 2000 FORD / F150 2000 FORD / SUPERCREW 2001 LINCOLN / NAVIGATOR 2000 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V017000 Recall Date : JAN 27, 2005 Component: ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 4 -- Honda is debuting its all-new Ridgeline truck to national television audiences on Sunday, February 6, during the Super Bowl broadcast when two 30-second spots will run. Honda is using the Super Bowl to generate mass awareness for its first entry into the mid- size truck market. The first spo ... Continue reading
Workforce Protest at Honda's Swindon Plant
Feb 4, 2005
LONDON, February 4 -- Workers at Honda's Swindon factory have launched a protest over a policy of sending home employees on a medical restriction. Many of the employees GP's will not sign them off as unfit for work, which means they then receive no sick pay and are also subject to the company's disciplinary process for ... Continue reading
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