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Summary of 2008 Year-End CEO Speech

Summary of 2008 Year-End CEO Speech

TOKYO, Japan, December 17, 2008 - The abrupt change involving the global automobile industry from mid-September of this year that was triggered by the financial crisis, forced all the automakers to change various plans over a very short period of tim...

December 17, 2008 Japan

Statement by Takeo Fukui, President and CEO, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Statement by Takeo Fukui, President and CEO, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

We, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., have come to the conclusion that we will withdraw from all Formula One activities, making 2008 the last season of participation. This difficult decision has been made in light of the quickly deteriorating operating environm...

December 5, 2008 Japan

Honda to Begin Sales of All-New Accord Series

Honda to Begin Sales of All-New Accord Series

TOKYO, Japan, December 4, 2008 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan December 5, 2008, of the all-new Accord and Accord Tourer* models, which feature charismatic styling, exceptional driving performance and advanced safety features such a...

December 4, 2008 Japan

Honda Sets All-Time Monthly Record for Worldwide Production

Honda Sets All-Time Monthly Record for Worldwide Production

November 27, 2008 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic market sales, and export results for the month of October 2008, including all-time records for any month for worldwide auto production.

November 27, 2008 Japan

Honda Begins Leasing FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle in Japan

Honda Begins Leasing FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, November 25, 2008 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today began leasing the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle in Japan, delivering the first vehicle to the Ministry of the Environment. This transaction follows directly upon a completed lease to the M...

November 25, 2008 Japan