27.05.2009 Honda Business Brief - Issue 75
May 2009
1. Insight Becomes First Hybrid Vehicle to Rank as Best-Selling Vehicle in Japan
Honda announced that Insight ranked as the industry's best-selling car among new vehicle registrations in Japan for the month of April 2009, with sales of 10,481 units. It is the first time in history that a hybrid model has become the industry's best selling vehicle in Japan for any monthly sales period. The Honda Fit (known as the Jazz in Europe) was the best-selling car for March 2009 until it was displaced by Insight to become the second best-selling car in April 2009. It is the first time Honda has occupied the industry's top two best-selling car positions. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1146-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
2. Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles (U.S.)
In May Honda began production of the environmentally responsible, natural gas-powered Civic GX, at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The Civic GX is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the U.S. First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA - 90% cleaner than the average petrol-powered car on the road today. http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/5007
3. Honda Jazz Achieves Top Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating
The New Honda Jazz has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. The Jazz has been awarded the maximum 5-star rating which follows on from the 5 star results achieved by both the Honda Civic and the Honda Accord. Euro NCAP's new assessment reflects Honda's commitment to overall vehicle safety, complimenting Honda's long standing in-house safety testing which seeks to improve real world safety. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1152-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
4. Honda Begins Sales of Honda Safety Navi Safe Driving Educational Software for PC-based Auto Driving Simulator
Honda has begun sales of Honda Safety Navi, new educational software for safe driving in Japan. The software contains two programs. One program helps users understand fuel-efficient driving techniques and learn the key points of eco-driving. The other program helps users learn key points of safe driving. Honda Safety Navi is designed to enable users to enjoy learning about eco and safe driving. By pricing it affordably, Honda aims for widespread use of this software by a range of customers including automobile dealers, public offices, companies whose employees use automobiles for commuting or business purposes, and driving schools. http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/corporate/c090520eng
5. Honda Jazz Hits Half a Million
The Honda Jazz has recently broken the 500,000 sales mark in Europe, demonstrating the continuing popularity of this perception altering 5-door hatchback. Commenting on beating the 500,000 sales mark, Honda Motor Europe, Senior Vice President, Ken Keir said: "The Jazz really changed things in the B-segment when it arrived in 2002. People are still amazed by just how much space there is inside both for passengers and luggage. We are thrilled to sell half a million cars and we are looking forward to continuing this success when we begin production of the Jazz at the Honda UK Manufacturing plant in September." http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1150-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
6. Honda Announces Consolidated Financial Summary for Fiscal 4th Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009 http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1134-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
7. Honda Introduces BF60 4-Stroke Mid-Range Outboard Engine Featuring Best-in-Class Acceleration and Fuel Economy
Honda began sales of the BF60 mid-range 4-stroke outboard engine at Honda outboard engine dealers throughout Japan. A lightweight, compact, water-cooled, 3-cylinder, 60PS outboard engine, the new BF60 features electronic fuel injection, Honda's original BLAST* (Boosted Low Speed Torque) air/fuel ratio and ignition-timing technology and lean-burn control to deliver a combination of best-in-class acceleration and fuel economy. http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/power/p090514eng-bf60
8. Honda Introduces All-New EU3000i Handi Generator Featuring Lightweight, Compact and Quiet Portable Power
Honda Power Equipment introduced the all-new EU3000i Handi, an addition to the popular Honda Super Quiet Series of portable generators. The new EU3000i Handi adds increased portability to the fuel efficiency and reliability of Honda's existing EU3000i generator. The lightweight and extremely user-friendly EU3000i Handi provides customers with dependable, portable power for use at home or at remote recreational sites. http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4994
For further information on any of the above articles, please visit the following websites:
Europe www.hondanews.eu Japan www.honda.co.jp/PR/
Or call:
Vikki Hood, Honda Motor Europe +44 (0) 7768 374870 William De Braekeleer, Honda Motor Europe +44(0) 7771 862544 Tamon Kusakabe, Honda Motor Europe +44 (0) 7768 374871
CAR SALES BY COUNTRY - APRIL 2009 - EUROPE
CAR SALES BY MODEL FOR APRIL 2009 - EUROPE
*UK and Turkey
NB: Source Honda
May 2009
1. Insight Becomes First Hybrid Vehicle to Rank as Best-Selling Vehicle in Japan
Honda announced that Insight ranked as the industry's best-selling car among new vehicle registrations in Japan for the month of April 2009, with sales of 10,481 units. It is the first time in history that a hybrid model has become the industry's best selling vehicle in Japan for any monthly sales period. The Honda Fit (known as the Jazz in Europe) was the best-selling car for March 2009 until it was displaced by Insight to become the second best-selling car in April 2009. It is the first time Honda has occupied the industry's top two best-selling car positions. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1146-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
2. Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles (U.S.)
In May Honda began production of the environmentally responsible, natural gas-powered Civic GX, at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The Civic GX is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the U.S. First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA - 90% cleaner than the average petrol-powered car on the road today. http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/5007
3. Honda Jazz Achieves Top Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating
The New Honda Jazz has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. The Jazz has been awarded the maximum 5-star rating which follows on from the 5 star results achieved by both the Honda Civic and the Honda Accord. Euro NCAP's new assessment reflects Honda's commitment to overall vehicle safety, complimenting Honda's long standing in-house safety testing which seeks to improve real world safety. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1152-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
4. Honda Begins Sales of Honda Safety Navi Safe Driving Educational Software for PC-based Auto Driving Simulator
Honda has begun sales of Honda Safety Navi, new educational software for safe driving in Japan. The software contains two programs. One program helps users understand fuel-efficient driving techniques and learn the key points of eco-driving. The other program helps users learn key points of safe driving. Honda Safety Navi is designed to enable users to enjoy learning about eco and safe driving. By pricing it affordably, Honda aims for widespread use of this software by a range of customers including automobile dealers, public offices, companies whose employees use automobiles for commuting or business purposes, and driving schools. http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/corporate/c090520eng
5. Honda Jazz Hits Half a Million
The Honda Jazz has recently broken the 500,000 sales mark in Europe, demonstrating the continuing popularity of this perception altering 5-door hatchback. Commenting on beating the 500,000 sales mark, Honda Motor Europe, Senior Vice President, Ken Keir said: "The Jazz really changed things in the B-segment when it arrived in 2002. People are still amazed by just how much space there is inside both for passengers and luggage. We are thrilled to sell half a million cars and we are looking forward to continuing this success when we begin production of the Jazz at the Honda UK Manufacturing plant in September." http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1150-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
6. Honda Announces Consolidated Financial Summary for Fiscal 4th Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009 http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1134-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
7. Honda Introduces BF60 4-Stroke Mid-Range Outboard Engine Featuring Best-in-Class Acceleration and Fuel Economy
Honda began sales of the BF60 mid-range 4-stroke outboard engine at Honda outboard engine dealers throughout Japan. A lightweight, compact, water-cooled, 3-cylinder, 60PS outboard engine, the new BF60 features electronic fuel injection, Honda's original BLAST* (Boosted Low Speed Torque) air/fuel ratio and ignition-timing technology and lean-burn control to deliver a combination of best-in-class acceleration and fuel economy. http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/power/p090514eng-bf60
8. Honda Introduces All-New EU3000i Handi Generator Featuring Lightweight, Compact and Quiet Portable Power
Honda Power Equipment introduced the all-new EU3000i Handi, an addition to the popular Honda Super Quiet Series of portable generators. The new EU3000i Handi adds increased portability to the fuel efficiency and reliability of Honda's existing EU3000i generator. The lightweight and extremely user-friendly EU3000i Handi provides customers with dependable, portable power for use at home or at remote recreational sites. http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4994
For further information on any of the above articles, please visit the following websites:
Europe www.hondanews.eu Japan www.honda.co.jp/PR/
Or call:
Vikki Hood, Honda Motor Europe +44 (0) 7768 374870 William De Braekeleer, Honda Motor Europe +44(0) 7771 862544 Tamon Kusakabe, Honda Motor Europe +44 (0) 7768 374871
CAR SALES BY COUNTRY - APRIL 2009 - EUROPE
CAR SALES BY MODEL FOR APRIL 2009 - EUROPE
*UK and Turkey
NB: Source Honda
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