Honda to Use Clean Diesel Instead of Hybrid Powertrain For Next Accord
Jul-28-2007
This time around, however, Honda will use diesel power instead of hybrid technology for its Accord which has been redesigned for the 2008 model year. According to the Japanese Nikkei newspaper, the new Accord will have the option of a new Tier 2 Bin 5 diesel engine for the 2009 model year. Honda showcased the engine back in September 2006 and promised that be used in U.S. passenger cars within three years. ...
IndyCar PR - Official Results of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio
Jul-28-2007
IndyCar Series Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented By Westfield Insurance LEXINGTON, Ohio - Results Sunday of the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented By Westfield Insurance IndyCar Series event July 22 at the 2.258-mile Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money earned:
1. (6) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 85, Running $123,400
2. (5) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 85, Running $99,050
3. (1) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Honda, 85, Running $102,050
Honda Sets 11th Straight All-Time Record for Overseas Production in First Six Months
Jul-26-2007
Tokyo, Japan, July 26, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of June and the first si...
HM Plant Honda split Oulton Park BSB race wins
Jul-28-2007
The previous three British Superbike race victories had gone to 20-year-old HM Plant Honda rider Jonathan Rea, so that the Ulsterman was closing in on his points leading team-mate, Ryuichi Kiyonari. Round eight of the series saw the return visit to Oulton Park, where ?Kiyo? had won five times in the past, so perhaps the momentum was about to switch back again?
Honda find a little more performance
Jul-28-2007
The Honda Racing F1 Team completed a three-day test in Jerez in southern Spain yesterday. The entire test was conducted in very hot conditions, with temperatures soaring to a high of 36 degrees. Rubens Barrichello and Reserve and Test Driver Christian Klien were the scheduled drivers for this test, the main focus of which was an evaluation of new mechanical and aerodynamic developments.
Honda CR-V...
Jul-28-2007
The Honda CR-V is a highly-versatile four-door entry crossover SUV with a spacious five-passenger interior, sedan-like handling and ride comfort, and a reputation for offering the highest levels of standard safety features in the segment....
Casey Stoner makes it six wins at the US GP
Jul-28-2007
North America got another taste of modern Grand Prix action, as the MotoGP World Championship made its third return visit to Laguna Seca, following a ten year absence from the United States. The winner here in the last two years had been Repsol Honda rider Nicky Hayden, the current reigning champion, but the Kentucky rider had not adapted as well to the new 800cc Honda in 2007.
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s Clarke Enthusiastic About Acura In ALMS
Jul-27-2007
National Speed Sport News (subscription), N.C. -Clarke, 57, joined American Honda in 1981 in the motorcycle accessory and product planning departments after spending five years as a professor of art and ...
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Two Bike Outing for Southern 100 Road Races For Maria Costello
Jul-28-2007
Maria Costello, the fastest woman to lap the Isle of Man TT course, will be competing at the renowned ‘friendly races’ Southern ‘100’ Road Races next week on board both her Bering Honda CBR600RR and Bering Honda RVF400.
Strathmore Minerals Corp.: Strathmore and Sumitomo Execute Joint Venture Agreement to Develop the Roca Honda Project
Jul-26-2007
KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Strathmore Minerals Corp ("Strathmore") (TSX: STM) is pleased to announce that it has completed a joint venture agreement to develop its Roca Honda project in New Mexico with Sumitomo Corp of Japan ("Sumitomo").
Honda Argentina to invest $100 million for new plant
Jul-27-2007
Japan-based Honda Motor has announced plans to invest $100 million for the construction of a new automobile production plant in Argentina.
Honda's Efforts of Quality Improvement Will Reach Fruition in Next Fit and Accord: Honda's Vice President
Jul-28-2007
Honda's quality improvement activities will come to fruition in the next models of Fit and Accord, said Koichi Kondo, the company's executive vice president and director, at the announcement of financial statements July 25, 2007. The two vehicles will be fully remodeled in 2007.
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Positive After Brno Test
Jul-28-2007
Following two days of Pirelli tyre testing at Brno in the Czech Republic, HANNspree Ten Kate Honda leaves the circuit with some impressive lap times and invaluable bike development under its belt.
Centurion Racing - 2007 Hondas
Jul-28-2007
Centurion Racing are keen to announce that at round eight of the Maxxis British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park, Cheshire, riders Dan Cooper and James Westmoreland will be riding 07 Honda’s as opposed to the 06 bikes which they have ridden up to this point in the season.
Carlos Checa Takes Superpole on the Honda HRC 33
Jul-28-2007
Carlos Checa stole the headlines in Saturday afternoon’s “Special Stage” qualifying session at Suzuka, with a lap of 2’07.587 on the Honda HRC 33.
Berkeley Honda Autocenter introduces special financing offer on 2007 Element models
Jul-28-2007
Berkeley Honda Autocenter has announced a special AHFC APR financing on all-new 2007 Element models - 2.9 % APR financing for 24-36 months and 4.9 % APR for 37-60 months. For details contact the dealer at 866-310-6009, or visit http://berkeleyhonda.com/
Stiggy Motorsport Honda - First day at Monza
Jul-28-2007
At a sunny but not terribly hot Monza racetrack, Team Stiggy Motorsport Honda finished this weekend's first qualifying session in good spirits.
Ferrari drag Honda into F1 spying row
Jul-28-2007
As McLaren-Mercedes celebrates the FIA's decision not to issue a penalty for the team's part in the F1 spying scandal, a new storm was brewing over the sport as Ferrari today issued fresh allegations of copying, this time against rivals Honda Racing F1.
Stiggy Motorsport Hondas Newcomer - Fastest in Vallelunga
Jul-28-2007
After just 114 laps on the new Stiggy Honda CBR 600 machine, Joshua Brookes managed to score the fastest overall lap time in the second and final session of day two at the official FGSport tests in Italy, Vallelunga.
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Jul-25-2007
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2008 Honda Civic Mugen Si Sedan: Civic Promise Kept
Jul-23-2007
Honda promised us a factory-prepared, Mugen-tuned Civic at last fall's Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas.
Honda Aero, HQ and Turbofan Jet Engine Production
Jul-25-2007
Honda Aero, Inc., will establish its corporate headquarters and a state-of-the-art jet engine manufacturing plant in Burlington, North Carolina, adjacent to the Burlington- Regional Airport.
Bike inspection team wheels into Newport
Jul-27-2007
Faulkner Honda sponsored a bicycle safety inspection at the Newport Library on Saturday, June 9. Although it was sponsored by Faulkner Honda, it was attended and manned by Lost Boys Racing.
La Honda-Pescadero schools reach deal with teachers
Jul-23-2007
By Lewis Rutherfurd [ lewis@hmbreview.com ] The La Honda- Unified has struck a new deal with the district's teachers association.
Berkeley Honda Autocenter introduces special financing offer on 2007 Element models
Jul-28-2007
Berkeley Honda Autocenter has announced a special AHFC APR financing on all-new 2007 Element models - 2.9 % APR financing for 24-36 months and 4.9 % APR for 37-60 months.
GE Honda Aero Engines Gives An Oshkosh Update
Jul-28-2007
"Our promise is to fulfill that."
This week at AirVenture, GE Honda Aero Engines announced short-term and long-term plans for their HF120 engine.
Honda gets Thailand's eco-car rolling
Jul-26-2007
"Our product will be environmentally friendly and safe ... this not cheap."
From correspondents in Bangkok, Thailand, 10:01 AM IST Honda Motor's recent decision to invest 6.2 billion baht to boost its automobile production in Thailand has provided a much-needed push to the kingdom's ...
Honda Formula 4-Stroke: 150hp champions beat Lowestofts Cowley & Barkshire to chequered flag
Jul-28-2007
Thousands of spectators packed out a golden Lowestoft beach today (28 July) to witness the glamour, speed and excitement of the Honda Formula 4-Stroke Powerboat Series. With temperatures on land reaching 24?C, action on the water soon heated up ...
Is a Honda/Harley Merger Pure Hogwash?
Jul-28-2007
For the past several weeks, the business world has been abuzz with rumors that Honda, the venerable Japanese manufacturer, is scheming to buy Harley-Davidson, the all-American symbol of two-wheeled freedom.
The...
Is Honda Going Old School? Rumors of CB750 Re-Issue Abound!
Jul-28-2007
Britain's Motorcycle News has reported that Honda might build reproductions of its revolutionary CB750, and according to MCN, a prototype should be shown at October's Tokyo Motor Show.
Especially since...
British Supersport - Oulton Park Combined Qualifying
Jul-28-2007
The Padgetts Honda team-mates of Dennis Hobbs and John McGuinness battled it out for pole position at Oulton Park for round eight of the Maxxis Supersport Championship.
Suzuka 8 Hours – HRC takes control in qualifiers
Jul-28-2007
The Honda HRC 11 of Ryuichi Kiyonari and James Toseland took the plaudits in Friday’s qualifying sessions for the ‘Coca Cola Zero’ Suzuka 8 Hours.
Josh Brookes Joins Stiggy Motorsports in WSS
Jul-28-2007
Team Stiggy Motorsport Honda are happy to announce that Australian Joshua Brookes has signed to race in the remaining five rounds of the World Supersport Championship 2007 season with the team.
National Superstock - Mondello Park Race One & Two Result
Jul-28-2007
Steve Brogan on his Teng Tools Honda has taken his first win of the year during round six of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship.
Brogan Takes Superstock Pole
Jul-28-2007
Steve Brogan has put his Teng Tools Honda on pole for the eighth round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship at Knockhill in Scotland.
Saturn Outlook Ranks Among the Best Midsized and Large SUV Models Tested by Consumer Reports
Jul-28-2007
Outlook is among the best models from General Motors in years; New Saturn crossover challenges Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander in CR's ratings [PRWEB Jul 3, 2007]
Martin Excels at Southern 100
Jul-28-2007
Kirmington’s Guy Martin enjoyed a brilliant week of racing at the Southern 100 in the Isle of Man and the Hydrex Honda star came away with three wins and a second place from his four outings,
Sofuoglu Wins - Again!
Jul-28-2007
Kenan Sofuoglu on the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda has notched up yet another race win at Brno in the Czech Repbulic.
Suzuka 8 Hrs: Suzuki duo end Honda run.
Jul-28-2007
Kagayama, Akiyoshi take top spot in annual endurance event.
Suzuka 8Hrs: Suzuki duo end Honda run.
Jul-28-2007
Kagayama, Akiyoshi take top spot in annual endurance event.
Rea Takes Rain Halted Knockhill Pole.
Jul-28-2007
Jonathan Rea has taken pole position at Knockhill aboard his HM Plant Honda for round seven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
The eco-car may yet fly
Jul-28-2007
Honda Motor's recent decision to invest 6.2 billion baht ($186 million) to boost its automobile production in Thailand has provided a much-needed push-start to the Eco-Car programme.
Rea Takes First Double Win at Knockhill
Jul-28-2007
HM Plant Honda’s Jonathan Rea took an excellent double race win at round seven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in Scotland.
Sofuoglu Scorches to Pole Win
Jul-28-2007
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu continued his form at Brno in the Czech Republic to take another pole position.
Steve Martin In Demand
Jul-28-2007
Experienced motorcycle racer Steve Martin has been in demand for a variety of testing and commentary roles since his departure from the DFX Honda World Superbike team in mid May.
Stoner stays with Ducati
Jul-28-2007
DUCATI has renewed Casey Stoner's contract and signed Honda rider Marco Melandri for the next two seasons.
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British Supersport - Mondello Park Race Result
Jul-28-2007
Dennis Hobbs on the Padgetts Honda has taken the race win at Mondello Park at round six of the Maxxis British Supersport Championship.
Bdawgs Plastics, Honda ATV Parts Distributor, Now Accepting Rider Applications for '08 Sponsorship
Jul-28-2007
BDawgsPlastics.com, a leading ATV online plastics warehouse, is now accepting applications from all levels of ATV and Yamaha Rhino racers for sponsorship for the 2008 season. [PRWEB Jul 16, 2007]
Pedrosa Takes a Commanding Win in Germany
Jul-28-2007
Amidst blistering heat at Sachsenring, Dani Pedrosa ended both his and Honda’s win drought with victory in a hard-fought Alice Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland.
Hvac sales vp
Jul-23-2007
The plant will manufacture HVAC systems and intake manifold assemblies for Honda and bring 260 jobs to Mid-Michigan. You can see the ABC12 report by clicking on the video icon above.
Area crime news
Jul-28-2007
State Police at Blooming Grove " Someone smashed several windows of a 1993 Honda Civic on Whisperwood Drive in Delaware Township between midnight and 5:30 a.m. Thursday.
La Honda-Pescadero schools reach deal with teachers
Jul-23-2007
By Lewis Rutherfurd [ lewis@hmbreview.com ] The -Pescadero Unified has struck a new deal with the district's teachers association.
Bonney Lake: Female passenger dies when driver loses control, crashing Honda CRX
Jul-28-2007
A 21-year-old Bonney Lake woman was killed Thursday night when the car she was riding in crashed while traveling 80 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone, Bonney Lake police said Friday.
Honda Dealer Gets Into Ad Accident
Jul-22-2007
"This typo error is probably going to cost us some business."
It sure seemed as if Mr. Opportunity came knocking for residents of Roswell, N.M., last week.
VALLEJO / Toyotas and Hondas, rare and expensive / Forget about Ferraris, this show's all about Japanese cars
Jul-27-2007
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Motorcycle Review: Riding the 2008 Victory Vision
Jul-28-2007
As if the Honda/Harley merger rumors weren't bad enough, Victory (aka the "other" American bike builder) is now taking orders on their Vision, which will reach consumers this fall.
Its styling...