Honda is ready to build a new Research & Development facility in Japan for bio-ethanol production technology from non-edible cellulosic material such as the stems and leaves of plants. The construction of the facility within the Kazusa Akademia Park (in Kisarazu, Chiba) will begin in April 2009 and operation will start on November 2009. Read […] More »
By: energetic | February 27, 2009
Honda announced the production, sales and exports figures for the month of January 2009. The figures present a general decrease as the global economical crisis has hit all industries including the automotive industry. Honda’s Production this month was decreased in Japan by 23% and outside Japan by 37.9% compared with the month of January 2008. […] More »
By: energetic | February 26, 2009
Honda announced that management changes will be made this year. Mr. Takanobu Ito will be the new President and CEO and will take the place of Mr. Takeo Fukui by the end of June 2009. Mr. Ito joined Honda back in 1978, and began his career in the automobile’s R&D department, mainly as an engineer […] More »
By: energetic | February 24, 2009
A new bidder has arrived at the scene of the crime, well actually at Honda and it seems that is very serious to be involved into Formula One. At this stage no word is out and we can only wait and see. Honda now has to decide what to do and get a decision finally, […] More »
By: energetic | February 19, 2009
ITS-Safety 2010 public demonstration (sponsored by the ITS Promotion Council) will be held on February 25 – 28, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Honda announced that it will demonstrate the latest Advanced Safety Vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles and electric carts, which are equipped with the latest active safety driving support features. The design of the Advanced […] More »
By: energetic | February 19, 2009
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. announced the motorsports strategy to claim the podium of the world class racing events. Under the Honda NSX-GT Project within Japan, Honda is focused on reclaiming the double titles of individual and team championships in the Super GT. At Formula Nippon, Honda will supply three teams and five cars with the […] More »
By: energetic | February 19, 2009
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. announced that the global sales of Honda hybrid vehicles have passed the 300,000 units on a cumulative basis. This figure is based from the first introduction of the first-generation Insight in November 1999 until the end of January 2009. Honda will enhance its hybrid models with the new sporty hybrid vehicle, […] More »
By: energetic | February 18, 2009
