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Chrysler still leads minivan market
by Anthony Fontanelle
According to Chrysler LLC, their minivans are selling good but not as good as what the automaker expects them to be. The company is presently under rehabilitation and is aiming for profitability soon, and their minivan segment is very vital to the success of these plans. Determined to amass the needed cash for its recovery and strengthen its minivan sales, Chrysler announced its plans of idling its Windsor plant in Ontario, Canada for two weeks in January for inventory reduction. The new...
The Honda Accord for 2008
by Evander Klum
Honda Motor Corp. has made great innovations on the Accord for its 2008 model year. With major changes, the Accord became more distinct from its predecessor and has turned closer to the Acura. The Accord is now a bigger and more comfortable sedan equipped with loads of technology in the cabin. A test on the 2008 Honda Accord powered with 3.5 L V-6 engine revealed that the vehicle is sustained with decent power, reasonable gas mileage and excellently low emissions rat...
Third Generation Honda: Performance and Practicality Combined
by Evander Klum
The third generation Honda CR-V was completely redesigned for 2007 and targets the women with children. Built on the highly esteemed Civic platform the small SUV is made even more practical and economical. It has retained and further improved the numerous features that make it an ideal vehicle for hauling groceries and baby errands. The rear doors open to a full 90 degrees that makes access to the back seats easier. In the rear, the side opening tailgate was not incl...
Value Package and Special Edition Honda Pilot of 2008
by Evander Klum
As of this year, Honda Pilot has captivated the market with its traditional SUV versatility and eight-passenger seating. Boasting refinement in comfort and safety enhancement, the Pilot gained five-star crash safety rating on both frontal and side impacts, from the federal government. It even achieved a "Top Safety Pick - 2007" title from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., "The new v...
Honda Pilot Gets Two New Variants
by Evander Klum
American Honda Motor Co., Inc is adding up two new variants for the all-new 2008 Honda Pilot mid size crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV). The Japan-based automaker will include the Value Package (VP) and a Special Edition (SE) model to roll out in Honda dealer showrooms all over the U.S. starting in 2008. The 2008 Honda Pilot VP package will replace the current LX variant in the lineup, while the premium SE model features some additional components exclusive for the Pilot EX....
Toyota's Jim Press follows Meyer to Chrysler's yard
by Evander Klum
Jim Press, formerly Toyota USA executive is now appointed as Chrysler Vice-Chairman and President. With CEO Bob Nardelli originally coming from Home Depot top post, Jim Press will join the Tim Lasorda-Bob Nardelli team up for better Chrysler production and sales. Effective September 17, Jim Press will occupy the newly created 15th floor office for the new vice-chairman and president in Detroit-based Chrysler headquarters. Although Press will be titled as Lasorda, he...
Honda increases Incentives on its Accord Sedans in China
by Evander Klum
Honda Motor, the second largest auto seller in Japan has recently increased its incentives on the Accord sedans which is so far the best-selling model in China. The raise in incentive was about the same as the one offered in United States affecting the profits earned of its partners this year. According to the company's chief financial officer, Fumihiko Ike during an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo last Wednesday, "Competition is getting very severe. We expect lower ear...
Honda Moves Into Aviation with New Jet-engine Plant in N. Carolina
by Ally Wahlberg
From automobiles and motorcycles, Honda Motor Co. is moving into aviation as it invests $27 million in a North Carolina plant to build engines for small business jets. Fumitaka Hasegawa, the chief executive officer of the unit said at a press briefing in July 17 that construction of the factory and a headquarters for Honda Aero Inc. will soon begin in Burlington, North Carolina. The unit will initially create 70 new jobs, according to Mike Easley, the governor of...
Mazda Hits 40 Million Units of Production in Japan
by Ally Wahlberg
Mazda Motor Corporation in July 16 reached 40 million units of cumulative production in Japan during a tribute ceremony at its Ujina Plant No. 2, which is situated near Mazda's headquarters in Hiroshima. Mazda's Representative Director, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Hisakazu Imaki, along with executive officers and union representatives, mien as the 40 millionth Mazda -- an all-new MAZDA2 -- entered the production line. This milestone was accomplished 75 years an...
Honda to Increase its North American Production
by Ally Wahlberg
The growing demands for Honda's fuel-efficient cars have encouraged the Japanese automaker to increase production capacity in North America and on its other plants elsewhere to maintain the momentum for global growth. The annual production of Honda's plant in North America will reach 1.62 million vehicles by fall next year from the current 1.4 million that is according to Honda Motor Co. President Takeo Fukui in an interview with reporters last Wednesday. <br...
Honda is Moving into Aviation
by Ally Wahlberg
Honda Motor Corporation the producer of top-of-the line Honda wipe blade is moving into aviation and would be investing a total of $27 million in a North Carolina plant that would build engines for small business jets. The construction of the factory and headquarters of Honda Aero Inc. will soon start in Burlington, North Carolina according to Fumitaka Hasegawa, Chief Executiv...
Auto Dealers, Congress Meet for Sound Fuel Economy Hike
by Ally Wahlberg
In July 17, new car and truck dealers from across the country discussed with Members of the House of Representatives their efforts to perform sound hike in the national Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard. Dealers were urging their Representatives to support a bill, H.R. 2927 -- the Hill-Terry CAFE alternative, which would increase fuel economy 30 to 40 percent over the next 15 years. The talk highlighted that consumers will ultimately determine the suc...
Honda's Offshore Expansion Program
by Ally Wahlberg
Honda Motor Co. Ltd the world's largest engine manufacturer and second-largest Japanese automaker has announced recently their latest growth strategy which will increase its car production capacity in India and Thailand while at the same time opening a new plant in Argentina. The said move is aimed to compensate the dwindling domestic demand. According to Honda President Takeo Fukui in an interview with reporters recently, his company will invest 230 million US do...
Honda Perks Up Navigation System with Earthquake, Weather Features
by Kaye Leery
Honda has perked up its car navigation system, which provides the fastest route to a destination that avoids traffic jams with the addition of information about earthquakes and warnings of rainfall ahead on roads. This special Honda service will be offered starting with the remodeled Fit subcompact which will be going on sale in Japan later this year. Unfortunately, there are no plans yet to offer the said service to Honda's overseas market according to executive M...