May 6, 2008
Honda Reports an Increase in April Sales
TORRANCE, Calif. -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted an April sales result of 135,180 vehicles, a decrease of 1.3 percent over April 2007 sales of 126,419 vehicles, on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today.
American Honda posted April car sales of 82,252 units, up 7.1 percent over last year, and April light-truck sales of 52,655 units, a decrease of 12.1 percent compared to year-ago results. Year-to-date American Honda total vehicle sales rose 0.5 percent over the same period last year, to 487,822 units.
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Acura Announces April Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif. -- The TL performance luxury sedan was Acura's top-selling model with April sales of 4,291 units, eclipsing MDX sales for the first time in months.
Acura sales for April tallied 13,025 units, down 20.9 percent based on the daily selling rate* compared to April 2007. Year-to-date** Acura vehicle sales totaled 50,565 units, down 14.9 percent compared to 2007.
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May 2, 2008
Preliminary Honda Sales Report Shows April Increase
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Due to technical difficulties, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is forced to delay the posting of final April 2008 sales numbers until the issue is resolved.
All reported numbers are approximate and are expected to show increases when final results are tallied. Preliminary sales tabulations show that American Honda April sales will exceed 134,000 vehicles, compared to 126,419 vehicles for April 2007.
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April 29, 2008
Acura to Report Service Information to Carfax
CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Carfax today announced that Acura has joined the Carfax Service Link program. Service and maintenance information will be reported to Carfax for vehicles serviced by Acura dealers participating in Carfax Service Link.
The free program creates a virtual directory of trusted dealerships that new owners can bring their car back to for maintenance.
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April 25, 2008
Honda Motor Co Reports Financial Results
TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2008 totaled JPY 25.4 billion (USD 254 million), a decrease of 85.6% from the same period in 2007, due to, among other things, increased income taxes.
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April 23, 2008
Statement by American Honda on Proposed Fuel Economy Standards
Honda is studying the details of the proposed new standards. We embrace the challenge and the opportunity these standards present for the health of our planet and the future of the automobile.
Honda has long supported the idea of tougher federal fuel economy standards and has advocated strongly for the adoption of new standards that will further advance the cause of increased automobile fuel efficiency and reduction of C02 emissions that contribute to global climate change.
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April 22, 2008
New Hot Wheels designed by Honda depicts the ultimate racecar
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Honda is announcing the arrival of the Honda Racer, a much-anticipated 1/64th scale Hot Wheels car designed by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., in Torrance.
The Honda model, along with designs from five additional automakers, were selected as part of the Hot Wheels Designer's Challenge as a way to celebrate the die-cast brand's 40th anniversary. The Honda Racer will arrive on store shelves in May 2008.
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Honda to Showcase Experimental Walking Assist Device
TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase an experimental model of a walking assist device which could support walking for the elderly and other people with weakened leg muscles, at the International Trade Fair on Barrier Free Equipments & Rehabilitation for the Elderly & the Disabled (BARRIER FREE 2008) which will be held at Intex Osaka, Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 2008.
Designed for people who are still capable of walking on their own, Honda began research of a walking assist device in 1999 with a goal to provide more people with the joy of mobility. Currently, the device has entered into the feasibility stage.
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April 21, 2008
Acura racing notches division win in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- David Brabham made a spectacular pass of Romain Dumas entering Turn Eight on the 70th lap of the Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series feature Saturday to win the highly-competitive LMP2 class ion the famed streets of Long Beach.
The victory was the first for the upstart Patrón Highcroft Racing team in the ALMS and the sec- ond for Acura since the manufacturer's entry in the road racing series in 2007.
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April 15, 2008
Acura Announces Pricing For 2009 TSX
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Acura today announced pricing for the all-new 2009 TSX sports sedan that will go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide on April 24th.
The completely redesigned TSX will be available in two versions: the generously appointed TSX and the fully-featured TSX with Technology Package. MSRP pricing for the TSX is $28,960 and the TSX with Technology Packages is $32,060.
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April 6, 2008
Acura Lease Deals for April
Acura is offering the following lease deals for April:
2008 RL lease -- $499/month for 36 months, $1,999 due at signing.
2008 TL lease -- $359/month for 36 months, $1,999 due at signing.
2008 TSX lease -- $299/month for 36 months, $1,999 due at signing.
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April 3, 2008
Honda Touts Value to America
Torrance, Calif. -- Honda has a long history of high value-added contributions to the U.S. economy through investments in its U.S. manufacturing and R&D capabilities, and in its U.S. supply base.
The company also makes positive contributions to society and quality of life through its pioneering efforts in improving fuel efficiency & reducing emissions, enhancing safety, and providing a consistently high level of product quality and value to its customers.
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April 2, 2008
April Acura Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com
Acura is offering up to $2,500 on the RL sedan and 2.9%-4.9% financing on the MDX and RDX SUVs. Low interest rate financing is also available on the TSX sedan. Programs end 4/30/08.
If you would like to research current auto rebates for all make and models for sale in the United States, check out CurrentAutoRebates.com, a fabulous service that allows you to check up on all rebate programs through a handy PDF report. The service is free and available now!
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April 1, 2008
Acura Adds Power Tailgate to MDX Technology and Sport Packages
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Acura today announced the inclusion of a new convenience feature in its popular MDX Technology and Sport packages. Formerly available only on MDX models equipped with the Entertainment Package, the power tailgate feature is now included in the Technology and Sport packages.
"At Acura we take the voice of the customer seriously," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "Based on customer feedback, the availability of the popular power tailgate feature will be expanded to approximately 80-percent of all MDX luxury SUVs sold."
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Acura Announces March Sales Down 15.8%
TORRANCE, Calif. -- The MDX luxury SUV remained the top selling Acura model with March sales of 4,434 units. Total Acura sales for March tallied 13,288 units, down 15.8 percent based on the daily selling rate* compared to March 2007. Year-to-date**, Acura vehicle sales total 37,540 units.
"The economy is challenging all automakers to raise their game," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "Acura is ready for the challenge with three new sedans coming to market this year, including the all-new TSX which goes on sale later this month."
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