Honda tested a 49-foot replica of ASIMO humanoid robot at the Rose Parade as part of a rehearsal of the parade’s opening show, conducted for media and invited guests in Pasadena, California. The parade also revealed the float design and gave to the parade fans a glimpse of this year’s event. Read the Full Story
By: energetic | December 23, 2008
This could be a joke and a very bad one, but is unclear if this move by Honda will be an unfortunate reality. Chief Executive Takeo Fukui told to a small group of reporters, that if the Japanese government says that they don’t care about the export industry, then Honda will act accordingly. “If we […] More »
By: energetic | December 22, 2008
One of the most successful rallies in motorcycle history will no longer be an event this coming year as the American Honda announced that the 2008 Honda Hoot will be cancelled. The Honda Hoot was born in Ashville North Carolina and moved to Knoxville, Tennessee over the years. Motorcycle fans will definitely not be very […] More »
By: energetic | December 21, 2008
As Honda Motor Co Ltd is set to invest in hybrid technologies, a basic aggreement with GS Yuasa Corporation is close to establish a joint venture company which will manufacture, high-performance lithium-ion batteries for applications with a central focus on hybrid vehicles. The ratio of capital investment will be 51% by GS Yuasa and 49% […] More »
By: energetic | December 18, 2008
The summary of the 2008 Year-End Ce0-Speech was announced today by Honda, with major changes and cutbacks that will be implemented within the year 2009. Among this changes, investment in R&D is affected and the development of the NSX successor model equipped with V10 engine will be cancelled.
By: energetic | December 17, 2008
The automotive industry could get even worse. Yet another huge production cut by Honda was announced for the first quarter of the year 2009. Its not only General Motors having trouble sorting things out but other car manufacturers are trying to find a solution in this economical worldwide crisis. Nothing can be predicted anymore and […] More »
By: energetic | December 15, 2008
Honda and Acura have been considering for some time now, to bring diesel engines to the U.S. However rumors in late October are spreading over and the diesel engines will probably be delayed. One of the reasons is the high price of diesel over the gasoline in the U.S. Diesel cost 40 to 50 percent […] More »
By: energetic | December 15, 2008
