Sunday, June 3, 2007
Honda Civic Si Review
A review of the 2007 Honda Civic Si. Find it @ http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/amc/07civic_si.htm
Canadian Acura CSX Type-S Review
A review of the new Type-S version of the Canada-only Acura CSX model. Find it @ http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/07csx-s.htm
No More Accord Hybrids
Honda has opted not to introduce a hybrid version of the Accord when the next-generation is released this fall.
Honda says that it has decided to change plans to produce a new Accord Hybrid and instead, the 2009 Accord Diesel version will be in its place.
The problem with that is, well there's the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid, Saturn Aura Hybrid and in the future, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and a possible Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger Hybrid. But the Accord Hybrid never got good mileage anyways and it would be good for Honda to focus on something that really gets good mileage.
Honda has also said that it will leave gasoline-electric models to the Civic and another new model in 2009.
Honda will also introduce diesel versions for its other vehicles in North America in 2009.
Stay tuned.
Honda says that it has decided to change plans to produce a new Accord Hybrid and instead, the 2009 Accord Diesel version will be in its place.
The problem with that is, well there's the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid, Saturn Aura Hybrid and in the future, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and a possible Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger Hybrid. But the Accord Hybrid never got good mileage anyways and it would be good for Honda to focus on something that really gets good mileage.
Honda has also said that it will leave gasoline-electric models to the Civic and another new model in 2009.
Honda will also introduce diesel versions for its other vehicles in North America in 2009.
Stay tuned.
June Photo of the Month
A very customized car indeed!
This is a 2002 Honda Integra Type R Mugen version.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Honda CR-V UK Review
Another UK review of the Honda CR-V. Find it @ http://www.newcarnet.co.uk/Honda_CR-V_roadtest.html?id=1054
Record US Honda/Acura Sales
Honda and Acura US posted record May sales, with total units sold increasing to 145,367, up from 141,810 in 2006, breaking the previous May record set in 2004.
Honda US posted record May sales of 129,447, up from May 2006 results of 125,639.
Honda 's new May record was bolstered by all-time record sales of the compact Civic and subcompact Fit and a new May record for the CR-V crossover SUV, now the best-selling SUV in the U.S. Civic sales went up 32.6% to 39,993, shattering an all-time record. Civic Hybrid sales of 4,520, up 50.4%, also broke the all-time record of 4,146 set in August 2005. Record May CR-V sales increased by 35.9% to 19,513. Fit results of 5,361 achieved a new all-time record.
Other Honda US products for May include the Accord, 31,915; Odyssey, 15,235; and Pilot, 10,133. Ridgeline and Element volume totalled 3,600 and 3,187.
Year-to-date, Honda Division sales of 551,220 are up 2.5% with total car sales increasing by 3.9 percent and light truck sales increasing by 0.7% on a DSR basis.
Acura US sales totaled 15,920. The recent introductions of the completely redesigned MDX luxury SUV and all-new RDX crossover SUV pushed Acura light truck sales up 82.6% to 6,635. The MDX posted strong May sales of 4,623, up 27.2% versus last year and up 7.1%.
Honda US posted record May sales of 129,447, up from May 2006 results of 125,639.
Honda 's new May record was bolstered by all-time record sales of the compact Civic and subcompact Fit and a new May record for the CR-V crossover SUV, now the best-selling SUV in the U.S. Civic sales went up 32.6% to 39,993, shattering an all-time record. Civic Hybrid sales of 4,520, up 50.4%, also broke the all-time record of 4,146 set in August 2005. Record May CR-V sales increased by 35.9% to 19,513. Fit results of 5,361 achieved a new all-time record.
Other Honda US products for May include the Accord, 31,915; Odyssey, 15,235; and Pilot, 10,133. Ridgeline and Element volume totalled 3,600 and 3,187.
Year-to-date, Honda Division sales of 551,220 are up 2.5% with total car sales increasing by 3.9 percent and light truck sales increasing by 0.7% on a DSR basis.
Acura US sales totaled 15,920. The recent introductions of the completely redesigned MDX luxury SUV and all-new RDX crossover SUV pushed Acura light truck sales up 82.6% to 6,635. The MDX posted strong May sales of 4,623, up 27.2% versus last year and up 7.1%.
Record Canadian Honda/Acura Sales
Honda Canada reported an all-time record May sales of 18,242 units by its Honda and Acura divisions. The combined Honda and Acura division sales were up 18% over last year. Honda reported record May sales of 16,477 units, up 21%. Honda's May sales were also an all-time record for any month's sales, surpassing the previous monthly record of 14,702 set in September 2006. Acura division posted a 5% decrease with sales of 1,765 units.
In May, Honda Canada announced the Honda Benefit program which had gave buyers of a 2007 Fit and 2006/07 Civic manual, $1000 off.
Honda's record sales in May were fuelled by record Civic sales, record Fit sales, record Pilot sales, record CR-V sales and record Ridgeline sales.
Acura's record sales in May were fuelled by a gigantic record sales of the MDX.
In May, Honda Canada announced the Honda Benefit program which had gave buyers of a 2007 Fit and 2006/07 Civic manual, $1000 off.
Honda's record sales in May were fuelled by record Civic sales, record Fit sales, record Pilot sales, record CR-V sales and record Ridgeline sales.
Acura's record sales in May were fuelled by a gigantic record sales of the MDX.
Honda's Marysville Plant Tops
Honda's Marysville assembly plants has received top honours from an automotive researcher for the least amount of time to produce a vehicle.
Honda's Marysville plant, where it produces the Accord sedan and coupe and Acura TL sedan, topped the list for stamping productivity.
The Japanese automaker also landed in first place for overall assembly performance in North America; each vehicle takes 21.1 hours to assemble, according to the Harbour Report. The annual study measures assembly, stamping and engine productivity performances for North American automakers, using a labor hours per vehicle measure to calculate the total salary and hourly labor content required to produce one unit.
Honda's Marysville plant, where it produces the Accord sedan and coupe and Acura TL sedan, topped the list for stamping productivity.
The Japanese automaker also landed in first place for overall assembly performance in North America; each vehicle takes 21.1 hours to assemble, according to the Harbour Report. The annual study measures assembly, stamping and engine productivity performances for North American automakers, using a labor hours per vehicle measure to calculate the total salary and hourly labor content required to produce one unit.
Friday, June 1, 2007
2008 and 2009 Honda Preview
2008 Accord: All-New, Hybrid likely not to return; replaced by the Accord Diesel version
2009 Accord: Same as 2008
2008 Civic: New MUGEN model and finally, a leather-trimmed model for the Civic (may be for US only because of the Acura CSX in Canada), an Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters
2009 Civic: Mid-Model Change with a Diesel Option
2008 CR-V: Same as 2007 except for possible colour changes
2009 CR-V: Possible slight feature, colour, etc changes
2008 Element: Same as 2007, Last year for the current gen.
2009 Element: All-New
2008/2009 FCX: All-New, Only in California and Japan
2008 Fit: Same as 2007, but Tidewater Blue Metallic (Base and Sport) and Blackberry Pearl (Sport Only), All interior colors will come with Black interiors, Taffeta White and Lunar Mist Metallic will be discontinued, Last year for current gen.
2009 Fit: All-New with possible diesel engine
2008 Pilot: New VP and SE models with available 2WD in US round out the short year for the 2008 Pilot and Mocha Metallic will replace Desert Rock Metallic in US
VP model adds to or replaces LX model: Privacy Glass, Machined Alloy Wheels, XM Satellite Radio, 6 Disc Audio System with 7 Speakers, Roof Rails, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Body Color Door Mirrors, Door Handles and Rear Spoiler
Special Edition model adds to or replaces EX model: DVD Entertainment System, Sunroof, XM Satellite Radio, 115 Volt Outlet, Conversation Mirror, Ambient Overhead Console Lighting
2009 Pilot: Coming out in Spring 2008, All-new
2008 Odyssey: Mid-Model Change, possible elimination of the PAX tires, new colours
2009 Odyssey: Same as 2008
2008 Ridgeline: Same as 2007, possible colour changes
2009 Ridgeline: Mid-Model Change
2008 S2000: New Club Racer model
2009 S2000: ??? Will the S2000 be redesigned or scrapped?
2009 Accord: Same as 2008
2008 Civic: New MUGEN model and finally, a leather-trimmed model for the Civic (may be for US only because of the Acura CSX in Canada), an Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters
2009 Civic: Mid-Model Change with a Diesel Option
2008 CR-V: Same as 2007 except for possible colour changes
2009 CR-V: Possible slight feature, colour, etc changes
2008 Element: Same as 2007, Last year for the current gen.
2009 Element: All-New
2008/2009 FCX: All-New, Only in California and Japan
2008 Fit: Same as 2007, but Tidewater Blue Metallic (Base and Sport) and Blackberry Pearl (Sport Only), All interior colors will come with Black interiors, Taffeta White and Lunar Mist Metallic will be discontinued, Last year for current gen.
2009 Fit: All-New with possible diesel engine
2008 Pilot: New VP and SE models with available 2WD in US round out the short year for the 2008 Pilot and Mocha Metallic will replace Desert Rock Metallic in US
VP model adds to or replaces LX model: Privacy Glass, Machined Alloy Wheels, XM Satellite Radio, 6 Disc Audio System with 7 Speakers, Roof Rails, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Body Color Door Mirrors, Door Handles and Rear Spoiler
Special Edition model adds to or replaces EX model: DVD Entertainment System, Sunroof, XM Satellite Radio, 115 Volt Outlet, Conversation Mirror, Ambient Overhead Console Lighting
2009 Pilot: Coming out in Spring 2008, All-new
2008 Odyssey: Mid-Model Change, possible elimination of the PAX tires, new colours
2009 Odyssey: Same as 2008
2008 Ridgeline: Same as 2007, possible colour changes
2009 Ridgeline: Mid-Model Change
2008 S2000: New Club Racer model
2009 S2000: ??? Will the S2000 be redesigned or scrapped?
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