Honda World News
Breaking news from around the globe about Honda.
Honda Unveils Japan Model of FCX Clarity
(Jul 2)
TOKYO, Japan - Honda unveiled the Japan model of its FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, which will also be displayed at the Environmental Showcase at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit that begins July 7, 2008.
Honda to Conduct Collaborative Testing of Walking Assist Device
(Jun 30)
Honda will begin collaborative testing of its experimental walking
assist device as from July 1, 2008, with Shinseikai Medical Group, Kasumigaseki-Minami Hospital (Kawagoe, Saitama prefecture).
Bou Back to Winning Ways in Italy with Fujinami Third
(Jun 29)
TOLMEZZO, Italy - Toni Bou was back to his winning ways at the sixth round of the 2008 FIM SPEA Trial World Championship at Tolmezzo in Italy. Third place once again went to team-mate Takahisa Fujinami.
Julien Bill Sixth Overall at Teutschental
(Jun 29)
TEUTSCHENTHAL, Germany - Julien Bill?s streak of good form continued at the eighth round of the FIM MX1 World Motocross Championship at Teutschental in Germany as the Swiss rider steered his Honda Martin CRF450 to sixth place.
Honda Riders Work Hard For Points at Misano
(Jun 29)
MISANO ADRIATICO, San Marino - Carlos Checa was the top finishing Honda rider in each 24-lap race at Misano, scoring fifth in race one and eighth in race two, taking him to third in the championship rankings.
Pedrosa Takes Championship Lead With Podium
(Jun 28)
ASSEN, Netherlands - In a race packed with drama at both start and finish Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC212V) took control of the World Championship with a sound ride to second behind runaway winner Casey Stoner (Ducati).
Kanaan Prevails at Richmond
(Jun 29)
RICHMOND, U.S.A. - Keeping his cool when almost all others were losing theirs on a hot, sultry Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway, Tony Kanaan dominated the second half of the SunTrust Indy Challenge, leading 166 of the 300 laps to score his first IndyCar Series triumph of 2008.
Honda sets All-Time Record for May Auto Production
(Jun 26)
TOKYO, Japan - Honda announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of May 2008, resulting in an all-time record for May auto production for regions outside Japan.
Honda Publishes Honda Environmental Annual Report 2008
(Jun 23)
TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. issued the Honda Environmental Annual Report 2008 (Japanese language version), outlining results of the company?s environmental initiatives for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 as well as targets for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2009.
Honda?s Brazil Auto Production Reaches 500,000
(Jun 19)
SÃO PAULO, Brazil - Honda?s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. reached the 500,000-unit cumulative automobile production milestone on June 18, 2008.
