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LA auto show world debuts list - Subaru Crosstrek PHEV and facelifted Mercedes-AMG GTs

20 November 2018

Multiple new model and concept world premieres which will take place at the LA auto show. The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, which is a plug-in hybrid, is the latest of these to be added to just-auto's preview list.

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Hands-On Tech - Honda Civic

8 October 2018

This month in our Hands-On-Tech (HOT) reporting series*, we put the Honda HFT system to the test. Taking you through the top-spec connectivity features offered by manufacturers in detail, this HOT report series looks to benchmark the connectivity functionality of each manufacturer based on various test criteria. Honda concede that in-car connectivity hasn’t been its focus, and while some features hit the mark, others miss it by a good mile. 

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Chengdu motor show world debuts list

3 September 2018

SAIC, General Motors and the Volkswagen Group revealed the most important new and future models at this year's Chengdu motor show. Below is a list of vehicle world debuts. A trending return towards C segment sedans and the addition of wagons (see Hyundai) continues.

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The US has a new best selling car, and 1 in 5 come from England

26 June 2018

Automotive trade between EU countries and the USA may soon enter a strange era. Should the Trump Administration levy duties on imports from the UK, the timing for Honda would be terrible: thanks in part to rising interest in the five-door hatchback made solely in England, the Civic has just become America's best selling car.

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Design and engineering drivers for Honda’s new NSX

10 August 2016

Honda Vehicle engineering leader Jason Bilotta talks about new technology applications and the design principles for the new Honda NSX

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Q&A with Magna Mirrors

27 November 2014

Magna Mirrors is the world’s largest producer of automotive mirror systems and a major supplier of engineered glass systems and door handles. In this interview, Matthew Beecham spoke to David O'Connell, Vice President – Global Engineering and R&D, Magna Mirrors & Magna Closures about the auto-dimming and power-folding mirror markets and the increasing use of cameras on cars.

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Q&A with Aha: Analytical data from the Cloud

28 July 2014

The IT industry has made much of the benefits of a Cloud infrastructure, offering better security and less complex networks in the workplace. Infotainment specialist Harman with subsidiary Aha claims its use in the car could be equally effective. It is now offering OEMs and service providers a chance to use the Cloud beyond downloading apps, navigation updates or music. Understanding what features are being used by the end customer, finding software bugs, removing unused features, reducing recalls or targeting specific customers with updates and advertising are just some of the ideas that Harman claims it can offer with its new Aha Cloud Platform Analytics and Updates Service. just-auto spoke to Siegfried Schuler, Director Centre of Competence Aha, about the service and find out what OEMs are most interested in.

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Q&A with Millers Oils: Lubricants for the latest generation of powertrains

25 October 2013

Not so long ago, engine oil was pretty much a standard product, to which most of us seldom gave much thought. But nowadays, with alternative powertrains, it is being brought increasingly to the consumer's attention. Matthew Beecham caught up with Nevil Hall of Millers Oils to understand more about the important issues.

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ASEAN NCAP scores fifth-gen Honda CR-V five stars

19 November 2018

Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, announced that the Honda CR-V received two distinguished safety-related awards at the ASEAN NCAP (ASEAN New Car Assessment Program) Grand Prix Awards 2018, which took...

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American Honda sales drop 4.1% in October 2018

2 November 2018

American Honda trucks and electrified vehicles spark strong October sales. Acura RDX records best October and second-best single month in history, jumping 75%. Honda Sales Highlights The Honda brand enjoyed its 4th best October sales month of all time as...

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Honda Motor sales revenue up 5% to JPY7,865.8bn in H1 2018

30 October 2018

Honda Motor announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first half ended 30 September 2018. Consolidated sales revenue for the fiscal first half (1 April 2018 through 30 September 2018) amounted to JPY7,865.8bn (US$69.68bn), an increase of...

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Honda Japan sales down 6.5% in September 2018

29 October 2018

Honda Motor announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the first half of the current fiscal year (April 2018-March 2019) and the month of September 2018. Worldwide Production Japan: September 2018 -...

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Honda America presents new 2019 Honda Civic Si

26 October 2018

The 2019 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Coupe begin arriving at dealerships sporting a range of interior improvements, new exterior colours and an updated display audio system with a new interface that includes a volume knob and physical buttons for key functions,...

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Honda Motor and SoundHound to develop voice-enabled AI assistant

25 October 2018

SoundHound, the leading innovator in voice-enabled AI and conversational intelligence technologies, announced a strategic partnership with Honda Motor to accelerate the development of voice-enabled AI assistant. SoundHound’s Houndify voice and...

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Honda India surpasses 50,000 new Amaze sales in five months

23 October 2018

Honda Cars India, leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, announced that its all-new Amaze has crossed 50,000 vehicle sales mark in just 5 months since its launch in mid-May 2018. The all new Amaze has been a hugely successful launch of 2018 and is...

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Honda Indiana plant completes 10 successful years

10 October 2018

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana marked its tenth anniversary of automobile production at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana during a celebration with state and local government officials joining the celebration with Honda associates. Honda began production in...

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Honda India introduces CR-V next-gen SUV

10 October 2018

Honda Cars India (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, launched its luxurious Fifth generation all new Honda CR-V in the Indian market. This is the first time Honda CR-V is introduced with a diesel engine option in India and the all new...

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Honda develops smart intersection technology with Marysville

5 October 2018

Just as Volkswagen is working with its home town of Wolfsburg on V2X technology, so Honda has been demonstrating its Smart Intersection technology for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication designed to reduce traffic collisions at roadway intersections, in Marysville, Ohio, home to its first US assembly plants.

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Honda Canada sales down 4.8% in September 2018

4 October 2018

Honda Canada reported September sales of 17,303 Honda and Acura vehicles, down 4.8% from the previous year. The Honda Automobile Division reported September sales of 15,450 units sold, down 4.3% from the previous year. Acura Division reported September sales...

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US NCAP scores 2019 Honda Insight five star rating

3 October 2018

Receiving top ratings in all evaluated categories, the 2019 Honda Insight has received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score, the top available safety rating in the US government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Firmly establishing its leadership in third...

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Honda Cars India sales up 3.5% H1 of FY 2018-2019

3 October 2018

Honda Cars India (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, registered a cumulative growth of 3.5% during H1 of FY 2018-19 selling 94,419 units during April - September 2018. HCIL had posted sales of 91,269 units in the corresponding period in...

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American Honda sales down 7% in September 2018

3 October 2018

American Honda light trucks set multiple sales records in September. One of the standouts was the 2019 Acura RDX, setting its fourth consecutive record and jumping 54% while helping the Acura brand to a solid increase for the month. Honda trucks continued...

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Honda Japan sales up 8% in August 2018

27 September 2018

Honda Motor announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of August 2018. Worldwide Production Japan: August 2018 - 58,165 units; change 5.5%; YTD 2018 - 554,578 units; change 6.8% Outside of Japan:...

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Honda sells 1.5m cars since launch in India

19 September 2018

Honda Cars India leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India announced reaching a significant milestone of achieving 1.5m satisfied customers in India. Honda entered the Indian car market with its premium sedan Honda City in year 1998 and the model has...

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Honda Canada sales up 1.5% in August 2018

6 September 2018

Honda Canada reported August sales of 18,623 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 1.5% from the previous year, setting an all-time record for August. The Honda Automobile Division reported August sales of 16,777 units sold, up 0.3% from the previous year, which also...

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Honda India sells 17,020 vehicles in August 2018

5 September 2018

Honda Cars India, leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, registered monthly domestic sales of 17,020 units in August 2018. HCIL also exported a total of 601 units in August 2018. The company has been maintaining strong sales momentum in the...

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American Honda sales up 1.3% in August 2018

5 September 2018

American Honda Motor (AHM) reported August sales of 147,903 vehicles. Honda Division sales were down 0.1% on sales of 132,831, with Honda cars down 14.9% on sales of 60,849, and trucks gained 17.1% on sales of 71,982 vehicles. Total Acura Division sales gained...

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Honda Japan sales up 9.9% in July 2018

31 August 2018

Honda Motor announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of July 2018. Worldwide Production Japan: July 2018 - 78,231 units; YoY change - 25.0%; YTD 2018 - 496,413 units; change- 6.9% Outside...

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Honda India surpasses 30,000 new Amaze sales since launch

23 August 2018

Honda Cars India’s latest offering, the all new Amaze, has achieved instant success and has become HCIL’s best-selling new model ever. The car has recorded over 30,000 sales in the first three months of launch, which is the highest sales number...

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Panasonic to supply portable EV batteries to Honda

22 August 2018

Japan's Panasonic Corporation has agreed to supply Honda Motor with lithium-ion batteries for forthcoming battery powered scooters and compact vehicles.

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The 2019 Honda Insight and Pilot earn IIHS Top award

22 August 2018

The 2019 Honda Insight, a small car, is one of two 2019 models from Honda to earn a 2018 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2019 Honda Pilot, a midsize SUV, also earns the Institute's top award. To qualify for...

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Musashi inks partnership with Israeli wheel innovator SoftWheel

21 August 2018

SoftWheel is strengthening its position in the automotive sector through partnerships with leading Tier1 and Tier2 automotive players. The investment by and collaboration with Musashi Seimitsu, a global automotive Tier1 manufacturer, partly owned by Honda...

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IIHS announces ratings for 2018-2019 model minivans

16 August 2018

The Toyota Sienna stumbled, the Chrysler Pacifica turned in an acceptable performance and the Honda Odyssey finished strong in the Institute's passenger-side small overlap front crash test. The 2018–19 model minivans are the latest group to be put...

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American Honda introduces 2019 Civic Sedan and Coupe

14 August 2018

Building on the highly acclaimed 10th-generation Civic lineup and offering customers more of what they love about the model, the refreshed 2019 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe include updated styling, a new Sport trim for both body styles and standard Honda...

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Honda recalls more cars in China for 'cold-climate engine issue'

9 August 2018

Honda will recall 69,090 UR-V sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in China, market regulators were quoted as saying on Thursday, a result of a cold-climate engine problem that has already forced the recall of hundreds of thousands of vehicles.

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Honda Canada sales drops 0.5% in July 2018

3 August 2018

Honda Canada reported July sales of 18,455 Honda and Acura vehicles, down 0.5% from the previous year. The Honda Automobile Division reported July sales of 16,693 units sold, down 0.9% from the previous year, while the Acura Division reported July sales of...

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Honda NA issues update on disruption by Mexico floods

31 July 2018

Due to the overflow of a river near Honda's auto plant in Celaya, Mexico, all auto and component production was suspended beginning 28 June. While the Honda transmission plant in Celaya resumed production on 9 July, expert teams have completed an...

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Honda launching Clarity PHEV in Japan

19 July 2018

Honda Motor will begin sales of the Clarity PHEV, a new plug-in hybrid variant, on 20 July at dealerships in Japan.