Archive for the ‘Honda’ Category

9 June

Environmental Leadership of Honda

Benard Worseley asked:

Honda, one of the leading Automobile companies today, realized the damage we are causing the environment that is why they are now keen in promoting a greener lifestyle through their products that speak for themselves.

When it comes to environmental commitment and leadership, Honda is way ahead of other companies. Honda introduced the ingeniously simple Civic CVCC engine. And according to them, this CVCC engine is world changing for its fuel efficiency and low emissions, the CVCC demonstrated their spirited commitment to environmentally responsible technology. Many other firsts were to follow, such as the first hybrid vehicle sold in North America and the first government-certified fuel-cell car. This legacy of innovation and acting on their beliefs is seen in every Honda product, like the 45-mpg 2008 Civic Hybrid*.

Honda lives to its vision of becoming a company that society wants to exist. Through Hondas initiative for a cleaner environment, more and more companies and individuals are following their footsteps toward a better eco-friendly lifestyle.

Starting a new lifestyle and getting a new car that is environmentally friendly is not that hard especially if you are living in Australia. All you have to do is go to Macarthur Honda Narellan.

Established in 2003, Macarthur Honda Narellan enjoys serving their local community as well as those beyond the Macarthur District. They have a small but dedicated team that is committed to excellent service focused on their clients.

Whether you will be getting a brand new Honda car or a used Honda car, the excellent staff of Macarthur Honda Narellan will assist you.

Macarthur Honda Narellan is well known for its diverse lineup of quality automobiles, new or used. The quality used Ford cars of Honda Narellan suits those who are economical and want to save a lot. Buying a used Honda car from Honda Narellan is a good decision because not only is Macarthur Honda Narellan known for its outstanding service, but also for its reliability and honesty. Expect that when you buy a used Honda vehicle from their company, they will discuss with you thoroughly the insuring and financing cost of the vehicle you are eyeing to buy, as well as the maintenance record of such vehicle. Discussing these details is important because you do not want to buy a vehicle, marked by a number of defects; its previous owner is just trying to unload right?

Moving on to those people who are privileged to buy a new Honda, Honda Narellan is again the best Dealership for your brand new Honda needs. Honda Narellan can offer you the right Ford car at the right price. All you have to do is pay them a visit in person and experience their dealerships service and excellent selection of vehicles. They offer their customers a modern dealership with a very comfortable environment and no sales pressure.

Dealing with Honda Narellan is a pleasant experience for me. Not only did Honda Narellan help me choose the best car tailored to my needs, they also taught me some other helpful ways to start anew and start living a green life.

http://macarthurhonda.com.au/

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Honda | No Comments »

4 June

Honda — All Car History Volume 13

Luke Scott asked:

Honda is the worlds largest engine maker, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines every year. Hondas began building motorbikes but the S500 2-door roadster featuring a 492cc engine saw the company move into car production in an innovative way in the 1960s.

The highly acclaimed Civic and Accord saw Honda make rapid international progress. Today, the company makes everything from cars and motorbikes, robots, jets and jet engines, to lawn and garden equipment. Hondas current crop of cars includes the Accord, CR-V, Civic, FR-V, Jazz, Legend and S2000.

HONDA HISTORY

In 1948 Hondas founder, Soichiro Honda, started a new company: Honda Motor Co. They soon came up with the batabata, a motorised bicycle named after the sound the engine made which became a huge hit across Japan. Later, Hondas most popular model, the Dream, could be spotted all over the Japanese islands.

Honda introduced its first car in 1957, the N360. In 1958, the American Honda Company was created. In 1972 Honda entered the American market with the small fuel efficient Civic just as the energy crisis was hitting economies. In 1986 Honda introduced a luxury line of cars and in 2007 Honda announced plans to launch low-priced hybrids.

HONDA FACTS

Type: Public company

Founded: September 24, 1948

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan

Key People:Soichiro Honda, Founder. Takeo Fukui, CEO

Industry:Automobile & Truck manufacturer & Motorcycle

Products:cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, electrical generators, robotics, marine equipment, jets and jet engines, and lawn and garden equipment, Acura vehicles.

FEATURED MODELS

HONDA ACCORD- manufactured since 1976, first as a compact hatchback and then evolving into a premium large family estate and saloon car

HONDA CIVIC- a compact car first manufactured in 1972 and now in its eighth generation. The Civic Type-R is a widely respected hot hatch, while the Civic IMA is a hybrid with an electric motor and petrol engine

HONDA CR-V- public demand for a sport-utility vehicle from Honda led to the creation of this compact crossover SUV in 1996

HONDA FR-V- a clever six seat MPV, which features three seats in the front and three in the back

HONDA JAZZ- a five-door hatchback car first produced in 2001. It rivals the Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris and is known as the Fit in Japan, China, and America

HONDA S2000- a two-seat roadster created to celebrate Hondas 50th anniversary and launched in April 1999

HONDA LEGEND- a large luxury car which is currently in its fourth generation

DID YOU KNOW?

The Honda Cub motorcycle is the best-selling vehicle in history, with around 50 million sold worldwide

Soichiro Honda was president of the Honda Motor Company until retiring in 1973. He was labeled the Japanese Henry Ford by People magazine in 1980

The first passenger vehicle in the world to have four-wheel steering technology was the Honda Prelude in 1987

In 1964, Honda entered Formula One racing for the first time, recording its first victory the following year. Its current F1 campaign is headed by British racer, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello from Brazil

In 1991, Honda posted its 10th consecutive win in the Isle of Man TT.

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Honda | No Comments »

2 June

Look Out for Honda in 2007
Owen Walcher asked:


The founder of Honda Automobiles, Soichiro Honda, was born in 1906. He grew up helping his father repair bicycles in the little town of Komyo. At 16, he headed to Tokyo, 270 kilometers away, to take an apprenticeship at an automobile repair shop. He took up racing and, after a violent crash, he was convinced by his wife to retire from the sport. The repair business alone was not enough to keep him occupied. This restlessness led to his venture into piston ring manufacturing in 1937.

By the early 1950s, Honda had developed into an engine manufacturer. Honda’s inventive spirit led the company to develop class-leading engines for Japan’s motorcycle industry. Honda met Takeo Fujisawa by chance in 1948. The two men shared a desire for long-term investment, a rare trait in post-war Japan. They agreed to work together; Fujisawa invested his money and took on the marketing responsibilities and Honda continued on the technological side of the business. The Honda Motor Company was born in 1948.

Soichiro Honda did much of the market research for his products. This research went as far as traveling to races all over the world and examining the competition’s motorcycles. Once a benchmark was set with a competitive product, Honda would take this information home and strive to top that mark. Honda’s racing successes converted to sales successes. In 1959, Honda had topped the Japanese motorcycle sales chart with 285,000 units. Two years later, Honda was selling at rate of 100,000 units a MONTH!

Honda announced its intention to enter automobile production in the early 1960s and introduced the S360 sports car. When it was decided to begin exporting the Honda products, the United States was chosen as a key target. The first Honda motorcycles were introduced into the United States in 1959. By 1963, Honda was the top-selling brand of motorcycles in the United States. Today, Honda stands as the largest motorcycle manufacturer and the 9th largest automobile manufacturer in the world. With cars like the Civic S Hatchback, Prelude and Civic CRX, Honda became the first car maker to finish first, second and third in the Motor Trend Import Cars of the Year selections!

Here’s a peek at what they have in store for the model year 2007:

2007 Honda Accord

The changes to the seventh-generation Accord will be most noticeable at night, when the multiple LEDs in the taillights and center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL) are readily apparent. The CHMSL has been moved from the rear window to the rear edge of the trunk, where it acts as a small spoiler. The rear fenders are changed slightly from earlier models, as has the grille and front bumper. Improvements to intake and exhaust airflow have enabled Honda to find a few more horsepower in both Accord engines. The silky-smooth 3.0-liter single overhead camshaft, 24-valve V6 is up four horsepower, for 244 at 6250 rpm, with maximum torque 211 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. Honda’s VTEC variable valve lift and timing system ensures optimum performance at all engine speeds, and there is a very healthy midrange surge of torque that is best taken advantage of by the six-speed gearbox.

2007 Honda Element

The 2007 Element is available in two versions, the LX and the EX. Both the Element LX and EX come equipped with the same 166-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and new Drive-by-Wire electronic throttle control system, as well as a handy Maintenance Minder organizer whose name speaks for itself. With this seventh generation version, Honda will deliver a face-lifted SUV that features additional 10 horsepower, new five-speed automatic and a new set of standard safety equipment.

2007 Honda Fit

The 2007 Honda Fit is a triumph of creativity, proof that good ideas don’t have to be expensive. Both trim levels for this front-drive, five-door hatchback (the Fit is offered in base and Sport trim) feature a 1.5-liter, 109-horsepower VTEC four-cylinder engine. Delivering 105 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm, it posted a 9.3 second, 0-60 mph sprint. As if anticipating safety concerns from U.S. buyers, Honda has provided two key features standard on both the base and Sport models. Both trim levels now come with four-wheel antilock brakes and side curtain airbags.

2007 Honda Ridgeline

Honda’s pickup truck is a compact, five-passenger 4-dr crew cab with a 5-ft long cargo bed and standard all-wheel drive. Ridgeline has several design features unusual to pickups, including independent rear suspension and unibody construction. The tailgate drops down or swings out. The sole powertrain is a 255-hp V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. ABS and traction/antiskid control are standard. So are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover both seating rows and include rollover deployment. All models have front bucket seats and a 60/40 split rear bench with cushions that flip up to increase in-cab storage.

Soichiro Honda’s unique leadership has allowed the Honda Motor Company to become a world power in the automotive fields. Mr. Honda’s views went counter to the direction of his own government and yet his company has prospered. With innovation developed by Mr. Honda as a basis, the Honda Motor Company has become a technological force in the motorcycle and automobile industries in Asia, Europe, and North America.


Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Honda | No Comments »