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Motorcycle sales fall less rapidly than car sales people switch to two wheelers for their daily commute
Motorcycle sales in September dropped by 9.7 per cent – less than half the 21.2 per cent monthly decline recorded by the UK car industry. Total registrations of powered two wheelers (PTWs) last month were 16,431 against 18,204 a year ago, according to figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI). While the motorcycle market is clearly not immune to the effects of the credit crunch and enormous economic uncertainty, this was a better... [more]
New Honda Jazz goes on sale this Autumn
Honda's all-new Jazz goes on sale this Autumn. At a time of rising fuel prices and financial instability, a range of low emission, high economy petrol engines makes the new model an attractive option for the increasing number of motorists looking to downsize. By enhancing its strongest qualities, Honda engineers have taken the innovative design and versatility of the current Jazz to the next stage. Greater flexibility, more interior space and ... [more]
Honda hydrogen fuel cell car now in production
After 19 years of development, the first ever production FCX Clarity – Honda’s advanced hydrogen fuel cell car – came off the line in Japan. This ‘real world’ fuel cell car marks the beginning of a new era of cleaner motoring. The FCX Clarity – which emits only water from its exhaust pipe – was presented to three of the first US customers in a line-off ceremony at the world’s first dedicated fuel cell vehicle factory: the Honda Automobile New ... [more]
Honda develops electronically-controlled combined ABS system for sports bikes
Honda has announced its development of an electronically-controlled combined ABS system developed specifically for sports bikes. At a European Technical Workshop focusing on motorcycle safety at the LUK Driving Centre near Baden-Baden in Germany, Honda hosted over 150 motorcycle experts from across Europe to discuss varied safety issues concerning motorcycling, as well as demonstrate current and future initiatives which highlight Honda’s conti... [more]
Renault enters 4x4 crossover segment with Koleos
Koleos is Renault’s first-ever entry into the growing crossover segment, boasting MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability. Its practicality is evident in its split-opening tailgate, 70 litres of stowage space and impressive boot volume of up to 1,380 litres with the rear seats folded. Off-road, Koleos excels with innovative features such as Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Con... [more]
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REACTION: WILLIAMS/McLAREN/HONDA/FI (Sporting Life)Williams, McLaren and Honda all failed to make it into the top ten at the Fuji Speedway, while Force India couldn't even finish the race. |
2000 Honda Odyssey review from North America (Carsurvey.org)"This is the last Honda I will ever buy. I have owned three" What things have gone wrong with the car? |
Japan GP: Race notes - Honda (Pitpass)Japan GP: Race notes - Honda |
F1: Honda expected tough home race (autosport.com)Honda team principal Ross Brawn reiterated his belief that his struggling squad will be rewarded for their patience next year, after Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button finished in the middle on the team's home ground |
Fast start but no Fuji joy for the Honda duo (F1-Live.com)Japanese GP - Honda - Race At the conclusion of an eventful Japanese Grand Prix, Honda's Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button finished in 13th and 14th positions respectively... |
Honda test pitstop light system despite Ferrari’s problems (The Star)FUJI: Honda have tested a pitstop light system at the Japanese Grand Prix despite Formula One champions Ferrari suffering embarrassment with theirs in Singapore two weeks ago. |
Honda still waiting on Fernando Alonso (F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)Fry holding out hopes of landing the former champ : Honda Chief Executive Nick Fry on Saturday admitted that Fernando Alonso is holding up the Japanese team's driver plans for 2009, without actually naming the Spaniard. |
Japanese GP: Honda qualifying report (Motorsport.com)Qualifying at the Fuji Speedway ended in disappointment for the Honda Racing F1 Team today and Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button will now share the ninth row of the grid for the start of tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix. |
F1: Japan Sunday quotes: Honda (autosport.com)Japan Sunday quotes: Honda |
Honda to cash in on brand equity in mass segment (Business Standard India)Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), which makes cars and SUVs for the Indian market, will leverage the brand equity of its two other associate companies in India. |
