Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., today announced its plans for a World Premiere of the “Honda New Small Concept” at the 10th Auto Expo 2010 to be held in New Delhi starting from 5th January 2010.

Honda New Small Concept is a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations.

In addition to the Honda New Small Concept, Honda will also exhibit the CR-Z Concept 2009, a concept model for a new hybrid model, which was unveiled for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009.

With the booth concept of “Inspired by Dynamism - Truly Honda by Nature”, Honda will express its relentless dynamism to create cutting edge technologies and its commitment to protect the environment for future generations. True to its nature of challenging spirit and bringing together the seemingly incongruous ends, Honda will bring alive the theme of its booth through an attractive range of displays.

Honda will personify Human Dynamism in the form of the much-loved, humanoid Robot, the ASIMO. Besides enthralling the audiences at the Expo with its ability to walk forward and backward, climb stairs, the ASIMO will also show its advanced mobility capabilities through running in a circular pattern.

The special display zone named “Design Corner” will feature a glimpse of the elements involved in designing a car from scratch. This corner will also have contests for visitors where they would be asked to design futuristic cars of their choice.

Adding glamour and spunk to the Honda booth will be the ‘The Jazz Corner’ which will showcase Mugen fitted Honda Jazz in trendy colors.

An exclusive “Engine section” will feature the advances made by Honda in the engine technology realizing both superior power and low fuel consumption. Also on display will be Honda’s commitment to passenger and pedestrian safety through G-CON technology and safety features which come as standard on all Honda cars.

Apart from the new products Honda will also display its current refreshed range of cars which includes City 1.5 V, New Civic, Accord V6 and New CR-V.

Commenting on the displays Mr Tatsuya Natsume, Director - Sales & Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, “At Honda, we believe in constant innovation to offer advanced technology that only makes our cars fun to drive but also addresses the ever increasing concern about the environment. Our displays at this year’s Auto Expo will focus on bringing alive the spirit of dynamism which is Truly Honda.”

Source: http://www.hondacarindia.com/mediaCenter/view_press_releases.aspx?pr_id=189

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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 Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in 14 months (since September 2008), including record production in Asia and China for the month of November.

  Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 13th consecutive month (since November 2008).

• Japan Domestic Market Sales
  Total Japan domestic market auto sales for the month of November 2009, experienced a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month (since July 2009).

  New vehicle registrations experienced a year-on-year increase for the eighth consecutive month (since April 2009).

  Sales of mini-vehicles experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 12th consecutive month (since December 2008).

• Vehicle registrations - excluding mini-vehicles
  Fit was the industry’s second best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of November 2009, with sales of 17,178 units. Insight was the industry’s fifth best-selling car with sales of 9,413 units.
• Mini-vehicles - under 660cc
  Life was the industry’s seventh best-selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of November 2009, with sales of 5,943 units.

Source: http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c091222Automobile-Sales/

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Honda Performance Development, Inc. announces an amicable and successful conclusion to the agreement under which de Ferran Motorsports served as the primary testing and development team for the Acura sports-car program.

The de Ferran team spent the past two motorsports seasons testing and developing Acura’s ARX-01b and ARX-02a prototypes for American Le Mans Series competition. In 2009, de Ferran Motorsports played an integral role in helping Acura become the first manufacturer to win ALMS LMP1 and LMP2 prototype championships in the same season.

Beyond its testing and developmental work, the de Ferran team contributed to Acura’s success by winning five of 10 ALMS LMP1 events during the 2009 season, and finishing second in the LMP1 team championship.

“Economic pressures have required us to change our plans, so we must regretfully conclude our testing and development agreement with the de Ferran Motorsports team,” explained Erik Berkman, president of Honda Performance Development, Inc., the racing arm of American Honda. “Since beginning competition in the fifth round of the 2008 ALMS championship, de Ferran Motorsports has contended regularly for race victories, and waged a spirited battle in pursuit of the 2009 LMP1 championship.

“We would like to express our deep gratitude to the members of the de Ferran team for the countless contributions they made to our success in sports-car racing during the past two seasons,” Berkman added. “We could never have accomplished our historic dual championships without the dedication and focus that every member of the de Ferran team brought to the program. We thank de Ferran Motorsports for its professionalism and commitment, and wish [team owner] Gil [de Ferran] and his team every success imaginable in its motorsports future.”

Said Gil de Ferran, “I have a long standing and successful relationship with Honda, spanning over a decade in different guises. I was delighted that we were able to serve Honda’s needs during the 2008 and 2009 Acura sports-car campaigns and it is unfortunate that our relationship could not continue under the current economic restrictions. Nevertheless, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Honda for its support and its part in making de Ferran Motorsports a reality and a successful team.”

Source: http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5348

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Erlensee, Germany, December 11, 2009 - Honda opens European training center in Erlensee, Hesse. With a total investment of approximately 15 million euros, Honda is making a clear commitment to its operations in Germany, even in these difficult times. Sales associates as well as the service personnel of Honda partners for all product ranges throughout continental Europe will be trained at the new Honda Academy. Honda’s strengths in customer satisfaction and service will continue to be built upon with targeted training courses.

The Honda Academy

Shigeru Takagi, responsible for Honda’s European operations as President of Honda Motor Europe Ltd. stated: “The Academy is not just for learning about our latest products and technologies. We have to listen to and respect each customer’s individual concerns and to establish a good relationship with them, built on trust. The Academy’s mission is to help every associate at Honda to learn how to serve each individual customer better.”

During the opening ceremony, Volker Lange, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, also commended the initiative of the Honda Academy in his speech, stating: “Honda is setting another standard today! In times of financial and economic crisis and a continued falling motor vehicle market, strictly following the maxim of improving customer satisfaction, the creation of the Honda Academy and this large investment here in Germany deserves admiration and respect.”

14 permanent staff members will be employed on the 53,000 square metre premises in Erlensee, located near Hanau in the state of Hesse. Practical training using Honda’s entire product range will take place on a 15,000 square metre dynamic area. A total of 264 participants per day will be able to undergo training at the new Honda Academy.

Source: http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c091211European-Training-Center

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LOS ANGELES, U.S.A., December 2, 2009 - The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model demonstrates a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design
study model shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Conceived around a small “footprint” for maximum convenience in tight urban settings, the packaging concept integrates a center driving position configuration and a rear powertrain layout. The exterior styling leverages crisp angles with dynamic flowing lines that originate from the front of the vehicle and span outward toward the rear. The end result is a sleek and aggressive exterior that also allows for a spacious and open interior with excellent visibility.

“A new generation is discovering the benefits of living in urban centers that provide convenient access to business, entertainment and social opportunities,” said Dave Marek, director of advanced design for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. “The Personal-Neo Urban Transport concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle conceived exclusively around the city lifestyle.”

Source: http://world.honda.com/news/2009/4091202Los-Angeles-Auto-Show/

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Haryana state, India, December 10, 2009 - 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 2010 to be held in New Delhi, India beginning January 5, 2010.

CB Twister

Targeting the younger generation, CB Twister features a stylish design from the school of large-sized European motorcycles. CB Twister is equipped with a low-friction, high mileage, highly efficient air-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder 110cc engine, which complies with India’s emissions standard (BS-III) that will take effect in April 2010. The starting price (price in Delhi) will be approximately 42,000 Rupee (1 Rupee = approximately 1.9 yen), with an annual sales plan of 220,000 units.

India represents the world’s second largest motorcycle market behind only China, and year-to-date (January through November 2009) industry-wide motorcycle sales in India reached approximately 7.9 million units (up 14% compared to the same period a year ago). HMSI’s sales have grown steadily with year-to-date sales of approximately 980,000 units (up 10% compared to the same period a year ago).

Source: http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c091210CB-Twister-in-India

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December 7, 2009 - Honda announced that it has become one of only four car sponsors of the COP15 Climate Conference, which takes place in Copenhagen from 7th December to 18th December 2009. The announcement comes after Honda successfully met a series of strict environmental requirements set by the Danish Foreign Ministry.

Honda FCX Clarity & Insight at COP15

The sponsorship will see Honda supply the two-week climate summit with a fleet of environmentally friendly new Honda Insight hybrid cars. The FCX Clarity, Honda’s ground-breaking, zero emission hydrogen powered fuel cell electric vehicle will also be present at the summit as part of a COP15 showcase - ‘Driving the Future’. The vehicles will be used to transport delegates, VIPS and journalists to key venues around the conference.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Svend Olling, Head of Department at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “In meeting our criteria, Honda has been selected as official sponsor of vehicles for the COP15 Climate Conference. Not only does the sponsorship enable us to lower emissions from the conference itself, but the vehicles also demonstrate technology, which already today can help us in our efforts to reduce CO2 emissions in the transportation sector.”

Source: http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c091207COP15

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