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Honda R&D Creating New Value In The U.S.

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (HRA) is responsible for creating advanced products and technologies that provide new value to Honda and Acura customers. Established in Southern California as Honda Research California in 1975 to conduct local market research and design, HRA today has the capability of "complete product creation" - developing all-new vehicles starting from market and technology research and design-styling through engineering design, prototype fabrication and testing, local parts procure...

Statement by American Honda Regarding Fuel Tank Recall: 2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:55:00 GMT

Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 8,700 model-year 2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank. The vent shut float (VSF) valve case, a component of the emissions-related on-board fuel vapor recovery system mounted inside the fuel tank, could detach from its mounting inside of the tank due to an incorrect VSF case material. A detached VSF case may result in fuel overflowing from the fuel tank or possibly a fuel leak, ...

Acura Announces Pricing for 2013 RDX

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

The all-new 2013 RDX crossover SUV will go on-sale at Acura dealerships in early Spring with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $34,320 Acura announced today. "The right-sized 2013 RDX adds increased comfort, utility and power, along with class-leading fuel economy," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales."Based on changing consumer preference, small is becoming big in the eyes of today's consumers." The 2013 RDX significantly ups the game with its all new looks,...

Honda Strengthens North American Regional Operations With Changes in U.S. Management

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Honda yesterday announced several changes in its U.S. executive ranks designed to strengthen its North American regional operations to further speed decision-making and increase efficiency and competitiveness within the region. Tetsuo Iwamura, President of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Chief Operating Officer of North American Regional Operations and a Senior Managing Officer of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., will be promoted concurrently to Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, effective Ap...

Statement by American Honda Regarding Power Tailgate Strut Recall: 2008 and 2009 Honda Odyssey

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:07:00 GMT

Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 45,800 model-year 2008 and early-2009 Odyssey EX-L and Touring vehicles in the United States to replace the two power tailgate struts. The gas-filled struts that help to raise and support the tailgate of vehicles equipped with a power tailgate system may be prone to early life failures. A strut failure may result in the tailgate closing under its own power, possibly unexpectedly, with the potential risk of injury and inconvenience to users. Two injurie...

Honda Performance Development Expands Professional Touring Car Program

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:20:00 GMT

Honda Performance Development's production-based racing program continues to grow as the 2012 racing season begins, with customer Honda and Acura teams racing in Touring Car series in both the United States and Canada. In 2012, drivers and teams will be competing in series ranging from the Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge Series to Sports Car Club of America Club Racing. In addition, new B-Spec category Honda Fits will be raced in both professional and amateur categories this year. HPD provid...

Cole Seely Fills In for Injured Trey Canard at Team Honda Muscle Milk Racing

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:01:00 GMT

Team Honda Muscle Milk announces today that current Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda Supercross Lites rider Cole Seely will fill in for injured Team Honda Muscle Milk rider Trey Canard at select Supercross races beginning with the coming Atlanta round next weekend. Seely started the 2012 Lites West title chase with a bang, scoring a win in the opening round at Anaheim 1. The 21-year-old from Newbury Park, CA, added a pair of seconds to that win so far this season and is currently third overall i...

Honda Tops the Opening Round of the Lites East Class

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:01:00 GMT

Round seven of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship series took place this weekend in Arlington, TX. Nearly 54,000 fans filled Cowboys Stadium to watch not only the seventh round of the series, but also the opening round of the Lites East class. GEICO Honda's Justin Barcia, who is also the defending Lites East Champion, started his season strong by winning the main. His teammate Kevin Windham and Team Honda Muscle Milk's Justin Brayton rode noteworthy races, finishing in ...

Statement by American Honda Regarding Side Curtain Airbag Recall: 2012 Honda Accord, 2012 Honda Civic, 2012 Honda Crosstour and 2012 Acura MDX

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:10:00 GMT

American Honda has voluntarily expanded its January 31, 2012 recall of 347 model-year 2012 Honda Accord and Honda Crosstour vehicles in the U.S. to replace a side curtain airbag assembly to include additional Accord and Crosstour vehicles and to add certain model year 2012 Honda Civic and Acura MDX vehicles, increasing the total recall size to 974 affected vehicles. An incorrect propellant mixture was prepared when manufacturing the initiator component of the side-curtain airbag inflator. Use o...

Honda Marine Announces Plan to Launch All-New Electric Shift Throttle System

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:12:00 GMT

Honda Marine introduced today a plan to introduce a Honda branded electronic shift and throttle system for its popular V6 outboard engines. The new Honda in-cowl system will provide shift and throttle actuation within the current outboard cowling envelope for ease of use and an integrated design. Featuring a stylized control handle and tailored to Honda's exacting performance requirements, the shift and throttle system will be able to be installed on new and previously purchased BF200, BF225 and...