Honda Cars
Honda begins sales of its HondaJet advanced light jet
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. today began sales of HondaJet at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention with the announcement of the price, production specifications and a sales and service network for its advanced light jet. Scheduled to go into production in the U.S. in 2010, pricing is set at $3.65 million for HondaJet in its standard configuration.
Honda’s sparkling 2007 line-up – see them first at the NEC!
Honda’s stunning new machines for 2007 will be seen for the first time in the UK at the annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre.
Honda’s £2,000 Christmas present for CR-V buyers
Yes, we know it’s only October, but it’s never too early to start planning for the festive period. Most department stores already have Christmas decorations on sale and before you know it, the Queen will be on the telly and you’ll be pulling crackers and stuffing down mince pies.
Honda increases UK production and announces 700 new jobs
Honda’s long term commitment to the UK is reinforced today as a further 700 new jobs are announced at its European Car Manufacturing Centre in Swindon, increasing annual production to a quarter of a million units a year by the end of 2007.
Honda demonstrates the FCX concept vehicle
Honda has held a demonstration drive of the next-generation FCX Concept fuel cell vehicle. The FCX Concept features a newly developed compact, high-efficiency Honda FC Stack as well as a low-floor, low-riding, short-nose body. It offers a comfortably large cabin and futuristic styling along with significant improvements in power output and environmental performance. Limited marketing of a totally new fuel cell vehicle based on this concept model is to begin in 2008 in Japan and the U.S.
Honda develops flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) system
Honda has announced that it has developed a new flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) system that enables gasoline engine-based power plants to operate on either 100% ethanol or a wide range of ethanol-gasoline fuel mixtures.
Honda develops next-generation clean diesel engine
Honda has announced it has developed a next-generation diesel engine that reduces exhaust gas emissions to a level equal to a gasoline engine. Honda’s next-generation diesel engine employs a revolutionary NOx catalytic converter that enables a great reduction in NOx emissions sufficient to meet stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II Bin 5 emissions requirements (based on Honda’s internal calculations). This catalytic converter features the world’s first innovative system using the reductive reaction of ammonia generated within the catalytic converter to “detoxify” nitrogen oxides (NOx) by turning them into harmless nitrogen (N2).
Honda develops advanced VTEC engine
Honda has further advanced its VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System) technology with the development of the Advanced VTEC engine, which achieves high performance along with outstanding fuel economy and lower emissions. The new engine combines continuously variable valve lift and timing control with the continuously variable phase control of VTC (Variable Timing Control). Honda plans to release a production vehicle equipped with the new engine within three years.
Honda unveils next-generation power plant technologies
Honda has unveiled a key element of its global initiative to reduce CO2 emissions: next-generation power plant technologies.
Honda FR-V revised for 2007
Honda’s compact MPV – which features six seats arranged in two rows of three – has a new engine line-up and a series of exterior and interior changes for 2007.
Honda’s revolutionary CRF150R launched
The four-stroke motocross revolution is set to continue with the new small-capacity CRF150.
Honda CBR600RR unveiled
Honda’s new-for-2007 CBR600RR has now been unveiled to the world and it promises to be the most advanced 600cc machine in the Supersports class.
Honda announces new Civic Type R
The hotly-anticipated Honda Civic Type R goes on sale in March 2007, and it’s been well worth the wait.
Honda announces all-new CR-V
An entirely-new CR-V goes on sale in the UK from January 2007. It promises a driving experience as good as a D-sector saloon car, improved equipment levels and Honda’s latest advanced safety technology. All this, and the CR-V remains as practical as ever.
Honda at the Paris Motor Show
Honda will reveal production versions of the new CR-V compact SUV and the high performance Civic Type R, on its biggest ever stand at the Paris Motor Show in September.