Honda Begins Mass Producing New Vehicle in Ohio Nov 4, 2009
Honda Motor Co. says it has begun mass production in Ohio of its new crossover utility vehicle. The automaker says the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour began rolling off the line Monday night at the company's factory in East Liberty. (ABC News -- Wire)
Japan stocks edge up Wed as investors await US Fed Nov 4, 2009
Honda Motor Co. added 1. 4 percent to 2,860 yen, and Nissan Motor Co. closed up 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Honda sales dip slightly in October Nov 4, 2009
-based American Honda Motor Co., the company s sales arm, said Honda sold 85,502 vehicles in October, down a fraction from 85,864 in the same month a year ago. Sales in September had dropped 20 percent following a 10 percent bump in August fueled by the government incentive program. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Honda sales fall back to new normal Nov 4, 2009
U.S. sales for Honda Motor Co. Ltd. fell again following a one-time gain this summer tied to the government s Cash for Clunkers rebate program, but the automaker fell just short of holding sales flat in October ... -based American Honda Motor Co., the company s sales arm, said Honda sold 85,502 vehicles in October, down a fraction from 85,864 in the same month a year ago. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Stock Indexes Gain on Commodity Prices, Auto Sales; Bank Shares Decline Nov 4, 2009
Honda Motor Co. advanced 1. 4 percent to 2,860 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* World Business Quick Take Nov 3, 2009
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Nikkei hits 3-week closing low Nov 2, 2009
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei stock average fell 2. 3 per cent on Monday to hit a three-week closing low, with exporters hit by a stronger yen and weak consumer spending data that sparked a broad Wall Stre 00004000 et sell-off. (India Times)
Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls for Second Month, Adding to Recovery Signs Oct 31, 2009
Honda Motor Co., Japans second-largest carmaker, almost tripled its full- year profit forecast as government stimulus measures boosted demand, the company said this week. Production is slowly increasing. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tokyo Motor Show pushes environmental envelope Oct 30, 2009
TOKYO, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 which opened to the public on Oct. 24 and will run until Nov. 4, is heavily focused this year on next-generation, green-tech vehicles and technology. Despite the assorted displays and booths only occupying only half the space of the previous show held at the cavernous MakuhariMesse International Convention Center in Chiba City, just outside of Tokyo, Japanese automakers are offering a veritable and industrious display of cutting edge,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Ford’s focus on reliability pays off Oct 28, 2009
The Fusion and Milan outscored Toyota Motor Corp. s Camry and Honda Motor Co. s Accord, the two top-selling cars in the United States, which many people view as the paradigms of reliability, Paul said. Of the 51 Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury models in the survey, 46 were ranked average or better in reliability. (Boston Globe)
Asian Shares Slide, Aussie Dollar Hit by Rate Talk Oct 28, 2009
By Susan Fenton October 28, 2009. HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian shares fell on Wednesday after a dip in U.S. consumer confidence revived worries about the pace of economic recovery, while the Australian dollar hit a two-week low as inflation data pared bets on an aggressive rate rise. (ABC News -- Business)
Asian Shares Uneven; China Article Trips Dollar Oct 26, 2009
By Charlotte Cooper October 26, 2009. TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares in Japan and South Korea rose on Monday, with Seoul lifted by strong economic growth data, while the dollar slid after a Chinese article said Beijing should raise its euro and yen holdings in its reserves. (ABC News -- Business)
Nikkei hits 4-wk closing high on yen, earnings hopes Oct 26, 2009
TOKYO: The Nikkei average hit its highest close in four weeks on Monday, lifted by exporters such as Honda Motor Co on a weaker yen, while Kawasaki Heavy jumped on a report of a high-speed rail project in China. Market players said the weaker yen a 00004000 s well as optimism about Japan's earnings season, which heads into full swing later this week, helped push up the market. (India Times)
Asian stocks advance on GDP hopes Oct 26, 2009
Honda Motor Co., which gets 47 per cent of its sales in North America, jumped 3 per cent as the weakening yen lifted the outlook for export earnings. Lotte Shopping Co. rose 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Japan stocks rise on WS gains Oct 23, 2009
Honda Motor Co. declined 0. 9 percent to 2,805 yen. (India Times)
More than 20 states report higher unemployment rates Oct 23, 2009
Honda Motor Co. also manufactures the Civic at a plant in the state, Guell said. The Civic was a major beneficiary of the clunkers program, which provided rebates to consumers who traded in old cars for newer, more fuel-efficient models. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Topix May Struggle as Mizuho, Mitsubishi UFJ Raise Cash, Citigroup Says Oct 23, 2009
Toyota and smaller rival Honda Motor Co. produce gasoline-electric hybrid cars. Toshiba said in August it expected to receive orders for 39 nuclear plants globally by 2015. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Hyundai Motor profit surges amid sales jump Oct 22, 2009
Besides the top-selling Camry sedan and hybrid Prius, Toyota Motor Corp. Tuesday announced South Korean sales of its Camry hybrid and the RAV4, a compact SUV. Japanese automakers Honda Motor co. and Nissan Motor Co. have also entered the South Korean market in recent years. Toyota has been active in South Korea since 2000 when it established a local arm and began selling the luxury Lexus the following year. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
GM Volt, Electric BMWs May Boost South Korea Battery Makers Against Japan Oct 22, 2009
Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Electric cars developed by and may help South Korean battery makers grab market share from Japanese rivals tying up with Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co.. Seoul-based , which will provide batteries for GMs Chevrolet Volt car next year, and Samsung SDI Co. may seize more than 30 percent of a $36 billion electric-car battery market by 2020, said , an analyst at Mirae Asset Securities Co. in the South Korean capital. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Foreign automakers skip Tokyo car show Oct 22, 2009
Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito shakes hands with humanoid robot Asimo at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, near Tokyo, Japan. . (MSNBC -- Business)
Hyundai humbles Japanese rivals with record Q3 profit Oct 22, 2009
International Business. SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co beat forecasts with a record quarterly profit as government incentives fuelled strong sales of its cheap, fuel-efficient models, setting the bar impossibly high for its struggling Japanese rivals. (India Times)
Japan stocks rise on US tech earnings Oct 20, 2009
Honda Motor Co., video game and console maker Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp. will release their earnings next week. Nissan Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest auto maker, will announce their earnings in early November. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Honda May Move Fit Production to US to Offset Yen Oct 20, 2009
Honda Motor Co. says it may move production of the popular Fit hatchback to the U.S. to offset the effects of a stronger yen. Spokesman Ed Miller says the company has not made any firm decisions, nor has it decided which of the company's U.S. plants might build the vehicle. (ABC News -- Wire)
Nikkei pares losses, JAL still up Oct 19, 2009
Nikkei pares losses, JAL holds onto gains- Global Markets-Markets-The Economic Times. Nikkei pares losses, JAL holds onto gains19 Oct 2009, 1105 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
[ more... ] Oct 15, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 15, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin Japan-wide sales starting February 2010, of the Honda Bicycle Simulator developed for the purpose of traffic safety education ... Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. (JCN Network, Japan)
Stocks Rise for Fifth Day; Steelmakers Lead Advance on Goldman's Outlook Oct 13, 2009
Honda Motor Co., which generated 86 percent of its sales overseas last year, rose 2. 2 percent after the dollar strengthened. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Honda Announces the All-new Step WGN Oct 9, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of the all-new Step WGN. With the largest interior space in its class(1) and first in class(1) under-floor storage for third-row seats the all-new Step WGN offers more convenience than ever before and best-in-class fuel economy(1) ... Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the... (JCN Network, Japan)
Nissan's Electric Vehicle Tilts Into Corners Oct 8, 2009
Japanese rivals Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. are also showing nifty electric vehicles at the show. Toyota's FT-EV II has a roomy cube design, a relatively conventional look for electric cars. (ABC News -- Business)
Honda's India, Thai Sales to Beat Forecast as Economies Recover, Ike Says Oct 7, 2009
Sales in Thailand this calendar year may reach last years level, compared with a forecast for a 20 percent decline, while sales in India will fare better than the estimated 20 percent to 30 percent drop, , president of Asian Honda Motor Co., said in an interview in Tokyo yesterday. Compared with Europe and the U.S., recovery of these Asian economies has been slightly faster, Ike said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan stocks fall to 11-week low Monday Oct 5, 2009
Honda Motor Co. lost 2. 8 percent to 2,595 yen. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
US vehicle sales plunge Oct 3, 2009
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Asian stocks drop on economic worries Oct 2, 2009
Honda Motor Co., which had a 20 per cent drop in US sales, dropped 3. 3 per cent to 2,675 yen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Japan wants yen to be the anchor of Asia Oct 1, 2009
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`Clunkers' Punch Bowl in August May Create Car Sales Hangover in September Sep 30, 2009
7 percent at 13 percent at Honda Motor Co. and 7. 1 percent at Nissan Motor Co., according to 2 analysts. (Bloomberg -- US)
Honda unveils new personal mobility device Sep 25, 2009
A Honda Motor Co employee demonstrates the company's prototype of new personal mobility device "U3-X" during its unveiling at the company headquarters in Tokyo Sept. 24, 2009. The U3-X, equipped with the world's first omni-directional driving system, makes it possible to adjust speed and move, turn and stop an all directions when rider leans the upper body to shift body weight, Honda said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Robo-Unicycle to Help Elderly Mingle? Sep 25, 2009
September 24, 2009 The battery-powered "personal mobility device," designed by Japan's Honda Motor Company, is steered as a rider shifts his or her weight in the desired direction ... The U3-X, demonstrated for reporters on Thursday, was designed to be small, safe and unobtrusive enough to mingle with pedestrians, according to Honda Motor Company. (National Geographic)
Electric unicycle unveiled in Japan Sep 25, 2009
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Honda shows small light 'personal mobility' device Sep 24, 2009
The U3-X - available for a test-run for reporters in Tokyo Thursday - was designed to be small, safe and unobtrusive enough to mingle with pedestrians, according to Honda Motor Co. ... The U3-X _ available for a test-run for reporters in Tokyo Thursday _ was designed to take up the same amount of space as a human being to be safe and unobtrusive enough to mingle with pedestrians, according to Honda Motor Co. ... AP Photo - Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito poses for photographers as he... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Ford Introduces New Subcompact...In India Sep 24, 2009
General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co., Volkswagen AG and Nissan Motor Co. already sell small cars in India or plan to do so from next year. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Honda Ships Indiana Civics Mexico-Way Sep 23, 2009
Honda Motor Co. has begun shipping Civic sedans built at its new Indiana assembly plant to Latin America. The Japanese automaker said the first Civics destined for exports were shipped last week. (Newsmax)
Honda Aims to Profit from Rivals' Woes Sep 19, 2009
Takanobu Ito, CEO of Honda Motor Co. KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images. While none of Japan's automakers has followed and into the bankruptcy courts, it is hard to overestimate the sense of crisis triggered by Lehman Brothers' collapse last fall. (BusinessWeek)
Nissan Says Sales in China This Year Will Beat Forecast on Stimulus Plan Sep 16, 2009
Toyota Motor Corp., Japans biggest automaker, fell 1 percent and Honda Motor Co., the second-largest, rose 0. 5 percent. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Honda Begins Production and Sales of All-new Scooter PCX in Thailand Sep 15, 2009
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world ... Honda Motor Co. Media Inquiries corporate_pr@hm. (JCN Network, Japan)
Stronger yen sends Japan stocks tumbling Sep 14, 2009
6 percent at 3,740 yen and Honda Motor Co. closing 3 percent lower at 2,780 yen. Bucking the trend was Japan Airlines Corp, which soared almost 8 percent to 176 yen on reports the money-losing carrier is in talks to raise capital from Americans Airlines and Delta Air Lines. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
GM bets future on money-back marketing plan Sep 12, 2009
But now the automaker insists its products are as good or better as any made by Honda Motor Co. or Toyota Motor Corp., only the public doesn't realize it. "We've got to close this monumental chasm between the reality of GM's current product lineup and the public perception of the lineup," said Bob Lutz, GM's head of marketing. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Japanese Stocks Drop on Slower Economic Growth, Stronger Yen; Toyota Falls Sep 11, 2009
Closest domestic rival Honda Motor Co. lost 2. 1 percent to 2,865 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tokyo stocks close lower on stronger yen Sep 9, 2009
TOKYO, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower Wednesday as a stronger yen hit major exporters in Japan and losses in other Asian stocks dampened investors' sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Average slid 81. (Xinhuanet, China)
Honda Announces the New Dual Clutch Transmission for Use in Large-displacement Sport Bikes - a World's First Sep 8, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 8, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed the Dual Clutch Transmission(1), the world's first(2) fully automatic motorcycle dual clutch transmission for large-displacement sport bikes. The new transmission provides riders sporty riding enjoyment with easy operation, while its superior transmission efficiency delivers fuel economy equal to or better than a conventional manual transmission. (JCN Network, Japan)
Asian shares hit one-year high Sep 8, 2009
September 8, 2009 - 3:59PM. Asian shares touched their highest level in a year on Tuesday, while gold futures hit $US1000 an ounce for the first time in six months on investor concerns about the sustainability of the global economic recovery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Honda Announces the CV-Matic - a New Automatic Transmission for Cub-style Scooters Sep 8, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 8, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed a new automatic transmission, the CV-Matic*, which can be used in combination with Cub-style engines ... Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world ... Honda Motor Co. Media Inquiries corporate_pr@hm. (JCN Network, Japan)
Dealers should get 'Clunkers' money by Sept. 30 Sep 5, 2009
Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., Hyundai Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. posted strong sales. Auto dealers have said the delays have squeezed their businesses, leaving them on a short-term hook for dozens of deals. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Toyota, Honda Face Famine After Feast as Government Car Incentives Run Out Sep 4, 2009
Nissan Motor Co. is expecting a 170 billion yen loss and Honda Motor Co. forecasts net income of 55 billion yen. U.S. , which accounts for about 70 percent of the worlds largest economy, fell at a 1 percent pace in the second quarter this year. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Auto sales post best month of year but could slow Sep 3, 2009
Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. also posted gains year-over-year in August. Toyota sales rose 6. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Productivity grows at fastest pace in 6 years Sep 3, 2009
Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. all reported increased sales in August as consumer snapped up their fuel-efficient models. But rivals Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co., which have just emerged from bankruptcy protection, saw their sales fall for the month. (MSNBC -- Business)
China stocks jump as regulator assures market Sep 3, 2009
September 3, 2009 - 2:24PM. China's key stock index rose 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Zero-Emission Cars: A Battle Among Technologies Sep 2, 2009
"ZEs are an entirely different paradigm," says Stephen Ellis, manager of fuel-cell-vehicle marketing for American Honda Motor Co. in Torrance, Calif. Ellis manages the rare $600-a-month leases (including free hydrogen fill-ups) for the FCX Clarity. (Time.com)
Orders at U.S. Factories Probably Climbed in July by the Most in Two Years Sep 2, 2009
Last month, and Honda Motor Co. were among automakers citing the popularity of the federal cash-for-clunkers plan in announcing production increases for the coming months. The clunkers program, which ended Aug. 24, offered auto buyers discounts of as much as $4,500 to trade in older cars and trucks for new, more fuel-efficient vehicles. (Bloomberg -- US)
Ford, Toyota, Honda lead US sales to first gain since 2007 Sep 2, 2009
September 2, 2009 - 7:02AM. Ford Motor Co, Toyota Motor and Honda Motor Co led US auto sales to the first monthly gain since 2007 as the government's "cash for clunkers" rebates lured shoppers to showrooms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
U.S. Economy Facing 'Clunker' Hangover Sep 2, 2009
U.S. Economy Facing nkerngover. Tuesday, September 1, 2009. (Newsmax)
Manufacturing in U.S. Probably Grew in August for First Time in 19 Months Sep 1, 2009
Ford Motor Co, and Honda Motor Co. were among automakers citing the popularity of the federal cash-for- clunkers plan in announcing production increases for the coming months. Clunkers. (Bloomberg -- US)
Japan stocks rise on weaker yen, higher auto sales Sep 1, 2009
8 percent to 4,020 yen, while Honda Motor Co. gained 1. 2 percent to 2,970. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Japan Carmakers, Utilities Say DPJ's Carbon-Emission Target May Not Work Aug 31, 2009
Toyota, Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co. and the other members of the auto group said today the new government should take the opinions of industry groups and the impact on the economy into consideration before implementing policies. The DPJ should detail how it will go about achieving its policy, and it should maintain a mix of both renewable energy such as solar power and oil to guarantee a stable supply, the petroleum group said today. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan auto production sinks in July Aug 28, 2009
Honda Motor Co., Japan's No. 2 automaker, said it made 258,972 vehicles worldwide in July, down 24. 3 percent year-on-year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
GM Does No Wrong as No. 1 in China With Minivans Selling Better than Buick Aug 28, 2009
Thats 50 centimeters (20 inches) shorter than the $26,805 Honda Motor Co. , the most popular in the U.S. The gets 17 miles to the gallon in city driving. The Sunshine gets 47 mpg, Wuling said. (Bloomberg)
Japan shares rise but cautious ahead of elections Aug 28, 2009
Honda Motor Co. edged up 0. 2 percent to 2,990 yen. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
