Earlier this month, Honda issues a recall for 2001 models of Civics and Accords for airbag safety. Today, the Japanese car maker is recalling another 440,000 vehicles, this time including 2001 and 2002 Accords, 2001 Civics and some 2002 and 2003 model Acura TL sedans.

Honda Spokesman Sage Marie said that one fatality and a number of injuries have been linked to the defect, so there’s no doubting it’s a serious matter. If you’re not sure whether your vehicle qualifies for the recall, be sure to visit Honda’s website for more information.

via Reuters

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Once on the road, the Acura TL drives smaller than its size but that is meant to be a complement. The base front-wheel-drive model handles fairly well and reacts readily to quick changes of direction. The much improved handling doesn’t come at the expense of ride quality either. Bumps seldom bother and up-and-down motions are kept to a minimum. The TL’s balance of ride quality and handling is rather impressive while the braking is quick and worry free.

You’ll find plenty of room in the front seat and the back seat is big enough for most passengers, although taller rear passengers will want more head room. The center stack is smartly angled toward the passengers thus making controls easy to reach. The trunk offers a decent amount of space, but unfortunately split folding rear seats are not offered. Overall, handling in responsive and the design is attractive.

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Honda has been finding ways to make it through the economic issues and apparently they are on the right track. Honda’s auto plants in Ohio and Alabama have received Energy Star awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for advances in curbing energy use during the production of passenger cars and light trucks.

For the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2008, Honda’s average CO2 emissions per vehicle produced in North America were at their lowest levels since the company began measuring results in 2001. The EPA bases the award points on the amount of energy needed to produce an automobile, and includes factors such as vehicle size and production volume.

In Ohio, Honda of America Mfg., Inc.’s Marysville Auto Plant and East Liberty Auto Plant each earned top energy performance scores of 100 points. Both plants continue to find new ways to reduce the use of electricity and natural gas. Honda has focused most of these activities on more efficient use of lighting, chiller systems, motors, metering, heating, compressed air and air conditioning.

The Marysville plant produces the Honda Accord sedan and coupe, and the Acura TL and RDX, while the East Liberty plant manufactures the Honda CR-V and Element.

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