1-10-11 John Mendel: Hello everyone! And thank you for joining us this afternoon. Its great to be in Detroit for a show that exudes the excitement and energy that promises continued momentum for our industry. Today, we’re here to talk about how we plan to build on our own strong momentum … particularly our role … Read more
Additional photography and exclusive video interviews from the 2011 North American International Auto Show are now available in the Honda Media Newsroom. If you missed the press conference, an archive of the live event is now available. The video interviews include discussions with one of the designers for the 2012 Civic and an executive from … Read more
The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan are making world debuts at the North American International Auto Show today, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring, the company announced. “The Civic is known for providing a balance … Read more
Honda will recall approximately 10,800 late model year 2010 to 2011 Accord and model year 2011 Pilot vehicles in the U.S. to prevent potential front suspension failure. A potential problem with the machinery used to tighten the spindle nuts on the front axles of both vehicles, as well as the damper attachment bracket bolts for … Read more
Government and community leaders joined Honda Transmission of America Mfg., Inc. today to celebrate the start of a $70 million 200,000-square-foot expansion project that will create more than 100 full-time jobs and increase the plant’s capabilities to manufacture Honda’s latest transmission technologies when the new production line begins in 2012. In addition to the expansion, … Read more
Honda will recall 35,984 Passport vehicles from model years 1998-2002 in the U.S. to inspect the front brackets of the rear suspension lower trailing links. In areas where road salt is extensively used, the forward mounting bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link may suffer excessive corrosion. This may cause the lower … Read more
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will recall approximately 143,083 model year 2007 and 2008 Honda Fit vehicles to avoid the potential loss of low-beam headlight functionality. Due to a problem with the routing of the wiring harness for the headlight control switch, the plating on the wiring harness connectors for the low-beam circuit can become … Read more
Honda launched an Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program today with Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO, Tetsuo Iwamura, conducting the first public test drive of a Fit EV prototype and an Accord Sedan test vehicle outfitted with a new two-motor plug-in hybrid system. The city of Torrance along with … Read more
AUTOMOBILE Magazine has named the 2011 Honda Odyssey as one of the winners of its prestigious 2011 AUTOMOBILE Magazine “All-Star” awards, the publication announced today. The Odyssey has won the All-Star award a total of eight times in its history, winning votes from the magazines editorial staff for the vehicles versatile and comfortable interior, refined … Read more
Today Honda revealed its 2011 Rose Parade float entry called “A World of Dreams,” which will lead the 122nd Rose Parade and introduce this year’s Parade theme, “Building Dreams, Friendships and Memories,” on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at 8 a.m. PST. The 2011 Rose Parade marks Honda’s 50th year of collaboration with the Tournament of … Read more