February 2010

1. European Debut of Honda CR-Z at Geneva

The 2010 Geneva International Motor Show will be the world debut of the European specification Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe, the first car to combine a hybrid system with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The CR-Z has also been fitted with a 3-Mode Drive System. This unique feature allows the driver to choose between three driving modes, which alter the responses of the throttle, steering, idle stop timing, climate control and the level of assistance provided by the IMA system.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1408-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

2. Live Every Litre with the Honda CR-Z

In early February Honda Motor Europe launched ‘Live Every Litre', a project that takes the all-new CR-Z sporty hybrid car directly to consumers across Europe. The car will be rigged with cameras to record the experiences of participants as they embark on journeys or challenges around Europe. Award-winning, Swiss-born filmmaker, Claudio Von Planta, will also film their adventures to create a unique documentary.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1399-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

3. Honda Begins Operation of New Solar Hydrogen Station

In January, Honda began operation of a next generation solar hydrogen station prototype at the Los Angeles Center of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., intended for ultimate use as a home refuelling appliance capable of an overnight refill of fuel cell electric vehicles.  Designed as a single, integrated unit to fit in the user's garage, Honda's next generation Solar Hydrogen Station has a reduced size, while producing enough hydrogen (0.5kg) via an 8-hour overnight fill for daily commuting for a fuel cell electric vehicle. 

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1391-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

4. Dongfeng Honda to Build Second Auto Plant in China

Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., an automobile production and sales joint venture of Honda in China, announced plans to build an automobile production plant with lower environmental impact in order to meet continued growing demand in the Chinese market.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1382-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

5. Honda Announces Management Changes

On 22nd February, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced some management changes. These changes are subject to approval at the General Meeting of Shareholders and at the Company's Board of Directors meeting afterward, both scheduled to be held in late June 2010.

http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/corporate/c100222aeng

6. 2009 Honda SALES & PRODUCTION RESULT

http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/corporate/c100125beng

For further information on any of the above articles, please visit the following websites:

Europe                   www.hondanews.eu

USA                        www.hondanews.com

Japan                     www.honda.co.jp/PR/

                                world.honda.com

Or call:  

Vikki Hood, Honda Motor Europe                                     +44 (0) 7768 374870

William De Braekeleer, Honda Motor Europe               +44(0) 7771 862544

CAR SALES BY COUNTRY -  JANUARY 2010 - EUROPE

 CAR SALES BY MODEL FOR JANUARY 2010 - EUROPE

NB: Source Honda