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26.04.2010

Honda Business Brief - Issue 83

 

April 2010

 

1. Honda Plans to Begin Sales of Commercial Use Electric Scooter, EV-neo, in December 2010

 

 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. revealed the latest prototype of the EV-neo electric scooter and announced plans to begin lease sales in Japan in December 2010 to businesses and individual business owners who provide mainly delivery services. Equipped with a lithium-ion battery and a brushless motor, EV-neo realises excellent environmental performance with zero CO2 emissions in use.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1480-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

 

 

2. The Honda CR-Z Sporty Hybrid Coupe

 

 

The Honda CR-Z is a unique new car, combining the advantages of a clean, efficient petrol electric hybrid powertrain with a 6-speed manual transmission and a stylish coupe body. This exciting new coupe will change current perceptions of hybrids, with its driver-focussed, chassis and responsive 1.5-litre engine.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1461-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

 

 

3. Honda to Release Limited Edition 3-Door 2010 Civic Type R Euro in Japan in Autumn 2010

 

 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin sales of a limited edition of the Civic Type R Euro, in Japan this Autumn. Produced in Europe, it will feature an updated exterior design for the 2010 model year.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1479-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

 

 

4. All-New ENEPO EU9iGB Generator, Powered by Home-use Butane Gas Canisters, to be Introduced in Japan

 

 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the all-new ENEPO EU9iGB generator, which is powered by home-use butane canisters, will go on sale in May throughout Japan. The ENEPO EU9iGB generator is the second Honda power product after the Pianta FV200 rotary tiller to be powered by home-use butane gas canisters.

http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/power/p100325eng-enepo

 

 

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 -  MARCH 2010 - EUROPE

 

COUNTRY

March 2010

March 2009

 

Jan-Mar 10

Jan- Mar 09

 

Austria

497

528

-5.9%

821

1003

-18.1%

Belgium (inc.Lxbg)

630

756

-16.7%

1515

1805

-16.1%

Denmark

165

651

-74.7%

399

1340

-70.2%

Finland

242

492

-50.8%

848

1531

-44.6%

France

1,516

1,686

-10.1%

3,179

3,985

-20.2%

Germany

4,209

7,799

-46.0%

8,395

15,534

-46.0%

Greece

286

401

-28.7%

1041

1294

-19.6%

Ireland

189

96

96.9%

630

609

3.4%

Italy

1,852

2,152

-13.9%

4,188

5,338

-21.5%

Netherlands

622

1,020

-39.0%

2,372

3,096

-23.4%

Portugal

264

374

-29.4%

757

867

-12.7%

Spain

1,813

1,840

-1.5%

3,515

4,267

-17.6%

Sweden

359

422

-14.9%

964

1,051

-8.3%

UK

14,076

13,157

7.0%

20,070

19,979

0.5%

EU - 15

26,720

31,374

-14.8%

48,694

61,699

-21.1%

Iceland

27

14

92.9%

39

96

-59.4%

Norway

260

454

-42.7%

587

895

-34.4%

Switzerland

1,285

936

37.3%

2,002

2,120

-5.6%

EFTA

1,572

1,404

12.0%

2,628

3,111

-15.5%

EU - 15 + EFTA

28,292

32,778

-13.7%

51,322

64,810

-20.8%

Bulgaria

11

28

-60.7%

33

90

-63.3%

Cyprus

98

93

5.4%

210

314

-33.1%

Czech Rep

182

295

-38.3%

384

675

-43.1%

Estonia

60

50

20.0%

139

219

-36.5%

Hungary

161

463

-65.2%

408

1,013

-59.7%

Latvia

5

21

-76.2%

12

50

-76.0%

Lithuania

12

36

-66.7%

35

102

-65.7%

Malta

13

10

30.0%

29

51

-43.1%

Poland

1,037

1,184

-12.4%

3,074

3,704

-17.0%

Romania

88

70

25.7%

200

212

-5.7%

Slovakia

90

41

119.5%

226

170

32.9%

Slovenia

56

109

-48.6%

191

231

-17.3%

EU 12 New Members

1,813

2,400

-24.5%

4,941

6,831

-27.7%

European Union

28,533

33,774

-15.5%

53,635

68,530

-21.7%

Total EU(EU+EFTA)

30,105

35,178

-14.4%

56,263

71,641

-21.5%

Belarus

7

16

-56.3%

33

38

-13.2%

Croatia

52

84

-38.1%

127

316

-59.8%

Gibraltar

23

17

35.3%

57

59

-3.4%

Israel

1,040

757

37.4%

2,355

1839

28.1%

FYR Macedonia

9

12

-25.0%

25

46

-45.7%

Russia

1,736

1,850

-6.2%

3,982

9,218

-56.8%

Serbia

34

20

70.0%

56

69

-18.8%

Turkey

1,367

2,187

-37.5%

2,739

4,430

-38.2%

Ukraine

269

246

9.3%

550

927

-40.7%

Others

44

53

-17.0%

122

150

-18.7%

Total EU Others

4,581

5,242

-12.6%

10,046

17,092

-41.2%

TOTAL EUROPE

34,686

40,420

-14.2%

66,309

88,733

-25.3%

 

 CAR SALES BY MODEL FOR MARCH 2010 - EUROPE

 

MODEL

March 2010

March 2009

 

Jan-Mar 10

Jan- Mar 09

 

Jazz

11,157

11,815

-5.6%

19,061

25,587

-25.5%

Civic - All Models

11,309

14,248

-20.6%

21,435

32,019

-33.1%

Diesel

1,148

3,583

-68.0%

2,220

6,830

-67.5%

Hybrid

374

1,236

-69.7%

1,200

3,228

-62.8%

Accord - All Models

2,975

3,475

-14.4%

7,070

9,204

-23.2%

Diesel

919

1,466

-37.3%

2,259

3,251

-30.5%

CR-V

6,523

7,393

-11.8%

12,556

16,658

-24.6%

Diesel

2,442

4,202

-41.9%

4,447

7,864

-43.5%

FR-V

214

880

-75.7%

552

1,727

-68.0%

Diesel

102

294

-65.3%

251

556

-54.9%

S2000

4

93

-95.7%

8

119

-93.3%

City

250

921

-72.9%

592

1,276

-53.6%

Legend

25

118

-78.8%

53

229

-76.9%

Pilot

401

160

350.6%

905

558

262.2%

CR-Z

5

0

++++

5

0

++++

Insight

1,820

1,297

40.3%

4,067

1,319

208.3%

Other models

3

20

-85.0%

5

37

-86.5%

TOTAL EUROPE

34,686

40,420

-14.2%

66,309

88,733

-25.3%

 

NB: Source Honda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 2010

 

1. Honda Plans to Begin Sales of Commercial Use Electric Scooter, EV-neo, in December 2010

 

 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. revealed the latest prototype of the EV-neo electric scooter and announced plans to begin lease sales in Japan in December 2010 to businesses and individual business owners who provide mainly delivery services. Equipped with a lithium-ion battery and a brushless motor, EV-neo realises excellent environmental performance with zero CO2 emissions in use.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1480-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

 

 

2. The Honda CR-Z Sporty Hybrid Coupe

 

 

The Honda CR-Z is a unique new car, combining the advantages of a clean, efficient petrol electric hybrid powertrain with a 6-speed manual transmission and a stylish coupe body. This exciting new coupe will change current perceptions of hybrids, with its driver-focussed, chassis and responsive 1.5-litre engine.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1461-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

 

 

3. Honda to Release Limited Edition 3-Door 2010 Civic Type R Euro in Japan in Autumn 2010

 

 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin sales of a limited edition of the Civic Type R Euro, in Japan this Autumn. Produced in Europe, it will feature an updated exterior design for the 2010 model year.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1479-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode

 

 

4. All-New ENEPO EU9iGB Generator, Powered by Home-use Butane Gas Canisters, to be Introduced in Japan

 

 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the all-new ENEPO EU9iGB generator, which is powered by home-use butane canisters, will go on sale in May throughout Japan. The ENEPO EU9iGB generator is the second Honda power product after the Pianta FV200 rotary tiller to be powered by home-use butane gas canisters.

http://www.hondanews.info/news/en/power/p100325eng-enepo

 

 

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 -  MARCH 2010 - EUROPE

 

COUNTRY

March 2010

March 2009

 

Jan-Mar 10

Jan- Mar 09

 

Austria

497

528

-5.9%

821

1003

-18.1%

Belgium (inc.Lxbg)

630

756

-16.7%

1515

1805

-16.1%

Denmark

165

651

-74.7%

399

1340

-70.2%

Finland

242

492

-50.8%

848

1531

-44.6%

France

1,516

1,686

-10.1%

3,179

3,985

-20.2%

Germany

4,209

7,799

-46.0%

8,395

15,534

-46.0%

Greece

286

401

-28.7%

1041

1294

-19.6%

Ireland

189

96

96.9%

630

609

3.4%

Italy

1,852

2,152

-13.9%

4,188

5,338

-21.5%

Netherlands

622

1,020

-39.0%

2,372

3,096

-23.4%

Portugal

264

374

-29.4%

757

867

-12.7%

Spain

1,813

1,840

-1.5%

3,515

4,267

-17.6%

Sweden

359

422

-14.9%

964

1,051

-8.3%

UK

14,076

13,157

7.0%

20,070

19,979

0.5%

EU - 15

26,720

31,374

-14.8%

48,694

61,699

-21.1%

Iceland

27

14

92.9%

39

96

-59.4%

Norway

260

454

-42.7%

587

895

-34.4%

Switzerland

1,285

936

37.3%

2,002

2,120

-5.6%

EFTA

1,572

1,404

12.0%

2,628

3,111

-15.5%

EU - 15 + EFTA

28,292

32,778

-13.7%

51,322

64,810

-20.8%

Bulgaria

11

28

-60.7%

33

90

-63.3%

Cyprus

98

93

5.4%

210

314

-33.1%

Czech Rep

182

295

-38.3%

384

675

-43.1%

Estonia

60

50

20.0%

139

219

-36.5%

Hungary

161

463

-65.2%

408

1,013

-59.7%

Latvia

5

21

-76.2%

12

50

-76.0%

Lithuania

12

36

-66.7%

35

102

-65.7%

Malta

13

10

30.0%

29

51

-43.1%

Poland

1,037

1,184

-12.4%

3,074

3,704

-17.0%

Romania

88

70

25.7%

200

212

-5.7%

Slovakia

90

41

119.5%

226

170

32.9%

Slovenia

56

109

-48.6%

191

231

-17.3%

EU 12 New Members

1,813

2,400

-24.5%

4,941

6,831

-27.7%

European Union

28,533

33,774

-15.5%

53,635

68,530

-21.7%

Total EU(EU+EFTA)

30,105

35,178

-14.4%

56,263

71,641

-21.5%

Belarus

7

16

-56.3%

33

38

-13.2%

Croatia

52

84

-38.1%

127

316

-59.8%

Gibraltar

23

17

35.3%

57

59

-3.4%

Israel

1,040

757

37.4%

2,355

1839

28.1%

FYR Macedonia

9

12

-25.0%

25

46

-45.7%

Russia

1,736

1,850

-6.2%

3,982

9,218

-56.8%

Serbia

34

20

70.0%

56

69

-18.8%

Turkey

1,367

2,187

-37.5%

2,739

4,430

-38.2%

Ukraine

269

246

9.3%

550

927

-40.7%

Others

44

53

-17.0%

122

150

-18.7%

Total EU Others

4,581

5,242

-12.6%

10,046

17,092

-41.2%

TOTAL EUROPE

34,686

40,420

-14.2%

66,309

88,733

-25.3%

 

 CAR SALES BY MODEL FOR MARCH 2010 - EUROPE

 

MODEL

March 2010

March 2009

 

Jan-Mar 10

Jan- Mar 09

 

Jazz

11,157

11,815

-5.6%

19,061

25,587

-25.5%

Civic - All Models

11,309

14,248

-20.6%

21,435

32,019

-33.1%

Diesel

1,148

3,583

-68.0%

2,220

6,830

-67.5%

Hybrid

374

1,236

-69.7%

1,200

3,228

-62.8%

Accord - All Models

2,975

3,475

-14.4%

7,070

9,204

-23.2%

Diesel

919

1,466

-37.3%

2,259

3,251

-30.5%

CR-V

6,523

7,393

-11.8%

12,556

16,658

-24.6%

Diesel

2,442

4,202

-41.9%

4,447

7,864

-43.5%

FR-V

214

880

-75.7%

552

1,727

-68.0%

Diesel

102

294

-65.3%

251

556

-54.9%

S2000

4

93

-95.7%

8

119

-93.3%

City

250

921

-72.9%

592

1,276

-53.6%

Legend

25

118

-78.8%

53

229

-76.9%

Pilot

401

160

350.6%

905

558

262.2%

CR-Z

5

0

++++

5

0

++++

Insight

1,820

1,297

40.3%

4,067

1,319

208.3%

Other models

3

20

-85.0%

5

37

-86.5%

TOTAL EUROPE

34,686

40,420

-14.2%

66,309

88,733

-25.3%

 

NB: Source Honda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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