Honda news articles 
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]
Honda Civic Type R is the biggest-selling 3-door hatchback in the UK
From its launch in March 07 to the end of February, a total of 5,192 customers got hold of the keys to a Honda Civic Type R, making it Britain's most popular performance hatchback. Over the same period, Ford sold 4,778 of the 3dr Focus ST (all variants), while the 3dr Golf GTI (incl. Edition 30) recorded a total of 1,984 sales. In response to previous Type R customers’ pleas for a more refined, high specification cabin, Honda introduced the... [more]
Honda announces pricing for the new Accord
The new Accord features superior levels of equipment, advanced technology and cleaner, more powerful engines. It goes on sale in the UK on 1 June. Pricing for the new Accord saloon has been announced. The key grade of saloon, ES GT, starts at £20,100 – which includes 17-inch alloy wheels, half-leather seats, cruise control, aero kit, sports suspension and climate control. Meanwhile, EX grades start from £22,250 and come as standard with DVD... [more]
Mini is the UK's slowest depreciating car
According to latest research from Parker’s Car Guides, the MINI reclaimed its crown as the UK’s slowest depreciating car in 2007. In its annual depreciation report, Parker’s compared last January’s new prices with what an owner can expect if they sell privately now. It found that buyers of a MINI this time last year will now have lost an average of just £1,388. That works out at just £27 a week – or the cost of a couple of Starbucks coffees every... [more]
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Honda to cut more production (Reuters via Yahoo! News)Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said it would build fewer cars in Japan, Europe and North America to reflect an increasingly bleak outlook for sales as the global economic crisis discourages big-ticket purchases. |
Honda to cut global output amid slowing demand (AP via Yahoo! News)Honda Motor Corp. said Friday it will cut production in Japan and Europe by 61,000 vehicles, as it continues to grapple with slowing global demand. |
Honda Swindon closing for 50 days (BBC News)Honda announces it will cut production and close its Swindon plant in February and March next year. |
Honda Will Cut Output in Japan, U.K. on Demand Drop (Update1) (Bloomberg)Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. , Japan's second- largest carmaker, will cut production in Japan and the U.K. by 61,000 vehicles as demand slumps. |
Honda cuts more production (Boston Globe)Honda Motor Co <7267.T> said it would build fewer cars in Japan, Europe and North America to reflect an increasingly bleak outlook for sales as the global economic crisis discourages big-ticket purchases. |
Honda to cut global output amid slowing demand (San Francisco Chronicle)Honda Motor Corp. said Friday it will cut production in Japan and Europe by 61,000 vehicles, as it continues to grapple with slowing global demand. The latest cut means Japan's second-largest automaker will reduce annual production by more than 140,000... |
WRAPUP 1-Honda cuts more production, Nissan ratings cut (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)* Honda cuts production in major Western markets |
Honda Closes Plant For Two Months (SkyNews via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)Carmaker Honda is to cease production at its Swindon plant for two months as the motor industry's troubles worsen. |
Honda to cut production by another 18,000 vehicles (Montgomery Advertiser)NEW YORK -- Honda Motor Co. said Thursday it will cut its North American production by another 18,000 vehicles, citing the industry wide drop in de mand for new vehicles. |
Honda slashing overtime, production (The Columbus Dispatch)Confronted with a shrinking demand for autos in the U.S. market, Honda is cutting production and overtime at its operations in North America. |
