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Honda has unveiled two battery electric urban concept cars at Geneva, the stylish EV-N and the three-wheeled 3R-C, which envisions a single occupant vehicle for zero emission commuting. The radical concepts draw on Honda’s expertise in zero and ultra low emission technologies to show two urban vehicles with no harmful tailpipe emissions. ...

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. unveiled the Honda New Small Concept, a concept model for a new small-sized vehicle, at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi. HSCI also announced plans to begin sales of a new model in 2011 based on this concept model. For the ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to exhibit the world premiere of the Honda New Small Concept, a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations, at the Auto Expo 2010 to be held in New Delhi, India from January 5 to 11, ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of November 2009. <Production> Production in Japan for the month of November 2009 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 13th consecutive month (since November 2008). Production in regions outside of ...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Pvt.) Ltd. (HMSI), Honda’s wholly-owned motorcycle production and sales subsidiary in India, introduced a new fuel-efficient and easy-to-handle 110cc motorcycle model, CB Twister, which is scheduled to go on sale in India at the end of February 2010. HMSI is planning to exhibit the CB Twister at the Auto Expo ...

announces Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (TMCA) marked the start of production of the "Camry Hybrid" in Australia at a line-off ceremony today attended by Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. TMCA intends to produce the Camry Hybrid at its Altona Plant at a pace of 10,000 units annually, 300 of which ...

· Honda Insight Hybrid makes EU debut · New Accord 180 PS Diesel Type-S · Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition · CR-Z Sports Hybrid Concept and FCX Clarity Show Honda's Future ASIMO, Honda's advanced humanoid robot, will help launch the all new Insight Hybrid at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The new Insight, which will ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that sales in Japan of the all-new Life will begin on November 7, 2008. Continuing a tradition of superior comfort and utility, the new Life offers enhanced drivability and is the first minicar in Japan to include an audio system with a backup camera as standard equipment.*1 In addition, ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to build a new automobile transmission plant within its Hamamatsu Factory in order to strengthen production of automobile automatic transmissions (AT) and continuously variable transmissions (CVT), to meet growing global demand. Rendering of the new automobile transmission plant The new automobile transmission ...

More than 16 Honda project, concept, and accessorized production vehicles are on display at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. Specially featured in the display are a 2009 Fit equipped with MUGEN accessories, the Civic Honda Factory Performance™ (HFP™) Concept and the 2009 Ridgeline ...

Honda announced that sales in Japan of the all-new Odyssey will begin October, 2008. The fully remodeled Odyssey features a low-floor and low center-of-gravity package that enables a low profile roofline and performance beyond ordinary minivans together with a spacious cabin. The new Odyssey is also equipped with advanced safety technologies, including the new Multi-view ...

Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC), Honda's automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, today began sales of the all-new CITY. All-new CITY The design of the new CITY is based on the total pursuit of a compact, yet dynamic form with road presence. In addition, class-leading*1 interior space ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the Japan model of its FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, which will also be displayed at the Environmental Showcase at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit that begins July 7, 2008. Leasing in Japan is scheduled to begin November 2008. FCX Clarity (Japan model) Initially, leases ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will provide its new fuel cell vehicle, FCX Clarity, as well as Civic Hybrid and other advanced technologies for the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7-9, 2008. FCX Clarity (U.S. Model) Honda decided to participate in support of the Japanese government’s effort ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will begin sales of a new compact minivan, named the Freed, in Japan on May 30, 2008. This new model fuses an easy-to-use and spacious cabin with stylish design. Special mobility assistive versions—Freed with side lift-up seat and Freed with passenger lift-up seat, also go on sale ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of April 2008. <Production> Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the eighth consecutive month (since September 2007). Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for ...

Honda Sets 11th Straight All-Time Fiscal Year Record for Worldwide Auto Production Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic market sales, and export results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 (Fiscal Year 2008), as well as for the month of March 2008.  Honda set new all-time fiscal ...

Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., a Honda automobile production and sales joint venture in China, revealed the name of its new proprietary car brand, (LI NIAN)*, that will begin selling products in 2010, and debuted the LI NIAN Concept, a concept car that indicates the direction of the brand.  Both announcements came at the ...

Danica Patrick made history at the Honda-owned Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan, becoming the first woman winner of a major league open-wheel race. In a contest of fuel mileage and pit strategy, Patrick swept past current IndyCar Series points leader Helio Castroneves on Lap 197 of the 200-lap Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 to ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle will serve as the official car of the 2008 Indy Japan event (2008 IRL IndyCar Series 3rd race: Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 Mile) to be held at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi, Japan, April 17-19. Indy Japan Official ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that production has begun at the new motorcycle plant it has constructed within the property of Honda’s Kumamoto Factory.     The new motorcycle plant at Kumamoto Factory (exterior)   (overhead view) The new plant was built with the concept of a “people-friendly and environmentally-responsible plant” and ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of February 2008. <Production> Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the sixth consecutive month (since September 2007). Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase ...

Honda Begins Testing of Advanced Safety Vehicles and Driving Safety Support Systems on Public Roadways–Honda Cooperating on Development of Driving Safety Support Systems Using Inter-Vehicle and Road-to-Vehicle Communications to Help Reduce Traffic Accidents– &lt;!-- E-Mail This script setEmailThis(); //--&gt; Honda announced that it will conduct testing on public roadways of its Driving Safety Support Systems*1 (DSSS) using ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will continue its participation in the Formula One World Championship again this year, as the Honda Racing F1 Team. Honda will also provide the SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM with engines, parts, and support as a technical partner. Honda Racing F1 Team Outline Team Principal: ...

Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd., a Honda’s consolidated subsidiary in Japan, announced plans to build a new auto plant which produces both engines and bodies on land adjacent to its Yokkaichi Factory in the effort to further strengthen its mini-vehicle business. Equipped with advanced technologies, the new plant will be a state-of-the-art, highly flexible, and ...

The Geneva International Motor Show sees the World Premiere of the eagerly awaited, all-new European Honda Accord model, and European debuts of the revolutionary zero-emission Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car concept. Accord Tourer The Accord zone dominates the Geneva stand, ...

Honda Siel Cars India, leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, inaugurated its new production facility at Greater Noida, with an enhanced capacity of 100,000 vehicles per annum. The new facility, with a host of world-class manufacturing techniques and technological advancements, was inaugurated by T. Oyama, President & CEO, Asian Honda Motors ...

Honda Civic GX Natural Gas Car Earns Top Spot on ACEEE's "Greenest Vehicles of 2008" List for the Fifth Straight YearHonda claims four of 12 spots on 2008 list &lt;!-- E-Mail This script setEmailThis(); //--&gt; Recognizing Honda's application of fuel efficient and alternative fuel technologies, four Honda vehicles earned recognition from the American Council for ...

Honda announced the all-new Accord for Europe. Aimed squarely at challenging established premium contenders in the D-segment, Honda’s all-new Accord saloon and Tourer offer sporty styling, greater refinement and a unique package of safety systems, together with excellent dynamic capabilities. Strong environmental credentials in the ...

A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot is being unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. Honda Pilot The prototype conveys design features of the more boldly-styled 2009 Pilot, set to debut in spring 2008, which emphasizes authentic ...

The official presentation of the Honda Racing F1 Team’s 2008 challenger took place at the team’s operational headquarters in Brackley, UK. RA108 The official presentation of the Honda Racing F1 Team’s 2008 challenger took place today at the team’s operational headquarters in Brackley, UK. The launch followed ...

Honda has released first glimpses of the new European Accord which debuts at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. New Accord detail The new Accord boasts quality features to challenge established premium contenders in the executive D-segment. Sporty styling and enticing driving dynamics are offered while strong environmental credentials impress ...

The Geneva International Motor Show will see the World Premiere of the eagerly awaited, all-new European Honda Accord model, and European debuts of the revolutionary zero-emission Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car concept. The Accord zone will dominate the Geneva stand, where ten examples ...

A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot is being unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. Honda Pilot The prototype conveys design features of the more boldly-styled 2009 Pilot, set to debut in spring 2008, which emphasizes authentic ...

The Honda CR-Z, a lightweight sports hybrid concept vehicle, and the FCX Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle set to begin limited retail marketing in summer 2008, are bringing some of the most advanced environmental technologies from Honda to the 2008 North American International Auto Show. CR-Z Making its North American debut, the ...

Honda Motor Co. expects its global sales will rise six per cent this year to a record 3.76 million vehicles thanks to booming demand in the U.S., Europe and Asia, the automaker's president said Wednesday. The positive outlook is expected to continue into next year, Takeo Fukui, the president of Japan's No. 2 automaker, told reporters ...

Honda Motor Co. will show off a prototype of the next-generation Pilot sport utility vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. Honda said the new Pilot is sleek and futuristic-looking and will have advanced safety and fuel efficiency technology. Details about the technology and other features ...

Automakers reported mixed U.S. sales results for November on Monday, with some new or more fuel-efficient models performing well despite consumer malaise over high gas prices and the weak economy. But even with rising sales of small cars and crossovers, the industry is predicting things will get worse in 2008. General Motors Corp. said Monday it ...

The number of new cars considered the safest by the U.S. insurance industry nearly tripled in the last year, helped by automakers' push to make certain safety equipment more widely available. Ford Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. had the most vehicles on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's annual list of the safest cars for ...

Honda says its profit shot up 63 per cent in its fiscal second quarter. Net income at Japan's number-two car maker climbed to US$1.83 billion. That's up from US$1.11 billion in the same period a year ago. The automaker says group sales grew 13 per cent to just over US$26 billion to achieve its seventh consecutive ...

Ford's U.S. sales plummeted 21 per cent in September on deep cuts in sales to car rental agencies. Toyota sales slipped four per cent, but General Motors and Honda fared better in a tough economic climate. General Motors Corp. said sales were flat compared with last September. The biggest U.S. automaker got a boost from ...

Ford Motor's U.S. sales plummeted 21 per cent in September on a steep dropoff in car sales, while Toyota reported a four per cent decline, according to results released Tuesday. But Honda Motor Co. reported a U.S. sales increase of more than nine per cent for the month. Ford's car sales dropped 39 per cent ...

WASHINGTON (AP-CP) _ Chrysler LLC said Friday it would recall nearly 300,000 sport utility vehicles to address potential braking problems while driving uphill. In a separate move, Honda Motor Co. said it was recalling more than 180,000 Civics from the 2006-2007 model year to fix a wheel-bearing seal that could leak and lead to a ...

ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) _ Honda Motor Co.'s top U.S. executive said Friday he would like to see the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates further to keep the American economy going. John Mendel, executive vice-president of automobile operations, also predicted that the U.S. auto market will stabilize around 16 million vehicles sold this year because ...

TOKYO (AP) _ Japanese carmakers are once more proving that small sells big. After first pioneering the gas-sipping compact, then subcompact, the country's auto companies are scoring again with another downsizing _ the so-called ``minicar.'' Tiny, cheap and super fuel-efficient, minicars are essentially motorcycle-sized engines on four wheels. But demand for these runty runabouts is anything but ...

DETROIT (AP) _ Japanese automakers are driving North Americans toward a cleaner environment, while their U.S. counterparts are producing cars and trucks ranked among the worst when it comes to smog emissions and global warming, according to a report released Tuesday by an environmental group. Honda and Toyota lead the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Honda Motor Corp. said Monday it is recalling about 165,000 vehicles from the 2005-06 model years in the United States to deal with potential engine problems. Honda said the recall affected 2005 models of the Acura RL, TL and TSX sedans, 2005 Honda Accord coupes, sedans and ...