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Honda Establishes Indonesian Subsidiary for Power Products

Honda Establishes Indonesian Subsidiary for Power Products

Tokyo, December 6, 2000 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the establishment of a sales subsidiary for its power products in Indonesia. The new subsidiary, P.T. Honda Lawadinata Power Products, a joint venture between Honda (49% equity) and P....

December 6, 2000 Japan

Honda Debuts New Humanoid Robot "ASIMO"

Honda Debuts New Humanoid Robot "ASIMO"

Tokyo, November 20, 2000---Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the development of a new small, lightweight humanoid robot named ASIMO that employs Honda's new robotic walking technology to achieve an unprecedented human-like ability to walk. ASIMO'...

November 20, 2000 Japan

Honda's U.K. Plant to Export CR-V to North America

Honda's U.K. Plant to Export CR-V to North America

Tokyo, October 31, 2000 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that Honda U.K. Manufacturing Ltd. (HUM) will export the next generation CR-V compact sport utility vehicle to the North American market. The decision follows their plan, announced in Se...

October 31, 2000 Japan

U.S. Epa Awards Honda Insight for Climate Protection

U.S. Epa Awards Honda Insight for Climate Protection

Washington, DC, October 30, 2000 - The Honda Insight, the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle to be sold in the U.S., will receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2000 Climate Protection Award on Oct. 31, at a special ceremony in the nation'...

October 30, 2000 U.S.A.

Honda Introduces Sporty & Stylish New "Stream" Minivan

Honda Introduces Sporty & Stylish New "Stream" Minivan

Tokyo, October 26, 2000 --- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of its new "Stream" minivan, for sale by all Honda automobile dealers on October 27, 2000*1. The Stream takes advantage of Honda's latest flat-floor and low-center...

October 26, 2000 Japan

Honda Launches New-Generation Engine: Honda "DOHC i-VTEC"

Honda Launches New-Generation Engine: Honda "DOHC i-VTEC"

Tokyo, October 26, 2000 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced an all-new "DOHC i-VTEC" engine that derives its name from "intelligent" combustion control technologies that optimize fuel economy, boast cleaner emissions and achi...

October 26, 2000 Japan