The Honda Chronicles
11-30-2009, 03:41 AM
#51
Originally Posted by lineworker,Nov 28 2009, 08:57 PM
Ok! I'll try, but I really don't like building the 2 doors - although it will be a Tues., so you might have better luck than if it were Mon. or Fri.!!!
11-30-2009, 03:42 AM
#52
Originally Posted by pgarratt,Nov 27 2009, 08:17 PM
I had a chance to walk around a Crosstour today. The grill is still too ugly, but its got nice hips and rump.
Got a build date of 12/15 for the Accord - so i expect Becky to be on her best behavior and not tie any nuts inside the door panels or put marbles into the rocker panels
Got a build date of 12/15 for the Accord - so i expect Becky to be on her best behavior and not tie any nuts inside the door panels or put marbles into the rocker panels
12-06-2009, 12:28 PM
#53
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Conceived around a small “footprint” for maximum convenience in tight urban settings, the packaging concept integrates a center driving position configuration and a rear powertrain layout. The exterior styling leverages crisp angles with dynamic flowing lines that originate from the front of the vehicle and span outward toward the rear. The end result is a sleek and aggressive exterior that also allows for a spacious and open interior with excellent visibility.
“A new generation is discovering the benefits of living in urban centers that provide convenient access to business, entertainment and social opportunities,” said Dave Marek, director of advanced design for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. “The Personal-Neo Urban Transport concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle conceived exclusively around the city lifestyle.”
The exterior styling is intended to capture a future direction for premium sophistication while balancing the need for maximum interior space and an aerodynamic appearance. The interior layout, in conjunction with the rear powertrain design, contributes prominently to the exterior’s overall shape.
The layout of the interior space, with its center driving position flanked by two rear seats, provides generous legroom for all occupants, roughly the equivalent of a mid-sized sedan in a vehicle that has an exterior footprint similar to a micro car.
Interior functionality is increased by rear seating areas that fold up and out of the way to increase storage capacity. The windshield serves as a heads-up display for the navigation system and the back-up camera.
The modular rear engine bay, depicted on the exterior by blue composite material, is designed to accommodate a wide variety of potential propulsion technologies including a conventional small displacement internal combustion engine, a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, or a battery-electric powertrain.
“The objective of the exterior and interior designers was to explore the potential for a new type of small-segment-category vehicle that overcomes many of the objections for existing micro-car designs,” said Marek. “While the Honda P-NUT concept introduces function-oriented concepts, it also shows that small cars don’t have to compromise on style or amenities.”
“A new generation is discovering the benefits of living in urban centers that provide convenient access to business, entertainment and social opportunities,” said Dave Marek, director of advanced design for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. “The Personal-Neo Urban Transport concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle conceived exclusively around the city lifestyle.”
The exterior styling is intended to capture a future direction for premium sophistication while balancing the need for maximum interior space and an aerodynamic appearance. The interior layout, in conjunction with the rear powertrain design, contributes prominently to the exterior’s overall shape.
The layout of the interior space, with its center driving position flanked by two rear seats, provides generous legroom for all occupants, roughly the equivalent of a mid-sized sedan in a vehicle that has an exterior footprint similar to a micro car.
Interior functionality is increased by rear seating areas that fold up and out of the way to increase storage capacity. The windshield serves as a heads-up display for the navigation system and the back-up camera.
The modular rear engine bay, depicted on the exterior by blue composite material, is designed to accommodate a wide variety of potential propulsion technologies including a conventional small displacement internal combustion engine, a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, or a battery-electric powertrain.
“The objective of the exterior and interior designers was to explore the potential for a new type of small-segment-category vehicle that overcomes many of the objections for existing micro-car designs,” said Marek. “While the Honda P-NUT concept introduces function-oriented concepts, it also shows that small cars don’t have to compromise on style or amenities.”
12-07-2009, 06:30 AM
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November Sales Totals
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 74,003, an increase of 5.5 percent based on the daily selling rate* when compared to November 2008 results of 76,233, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,043,641 represent a decrease of 21.7 percent based on the daily selling rate*.
Honda Division posted November sales of 65,234, an increase of 3.7 percent versus November 2008. The Accord registered the most sales of any Honda model for the month with 17,239, an increase of 7.5 percent. Additional models with year-over-year sales increases included the CR-V, up 24.8 percent to 13,955; and the Pilot, up 26.2 percent to 6,502.
"We're finding opportunities for growth in multiple areas of the market," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Consumer interest is returning in several segments, including light trucks."
Acura Division sales increased 20.8 percent to 8,769. The MDX led the division with sales of 3,465, an increase of 79.3 percent. The TSX and RDX also recorded gains, up 35.0 percent and 50.5 percent, respectively.
*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 23 days for November 2009 and 25 days for 2008. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 280 days for 2009, versus 282 days for 2008. All percentages reflect DSR
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 74,003, an increase of 5.5 percent based on the daily selling rate* when compared to November 2008 results of 76,233, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,043,641 represent a decrease of 21.7 percent based on the daily selling rate*.
Honda Division posted November sales of 65,234, an increase of 3.7 percent versus November 2008. The Accord registered the most sales of any Honda model for the month with 17,239, an increase of 7.5 percent. Additional models with year-over-year sales increases included the CR-V, up 24.8 percent to 13,955; and the Pilot, up 26.2 percent to 6,502.
"We're finding opportunities for growth in multiple areas of the market," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Consumer interest is returning in several segments, including light trucks."
Acura Division sales increased 20.8 percent to 8,769. The MDX led the division with sales of 3,465, an increase of 79.3 percent. The TSX and RDX also recorded gains, up 35.0 percent and 50.5 percent, respectively.
*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 23 days for November 2009 and 25 days for 2008. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 280 days for 2009, versus 282 days for 2008. All percentages reflect DSR
12-16-2009, 01:58 AM
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Acura's "Smart Luxury" future is confirmed, and so is a sub-TSX model
Acura's rumored adoption of the "Smart Luxury" tagline (and migration away from the previous "Tier 1" target), has in fact been communicated to the dealer body.
a new entry-luxury model
an "amazing flagship" model
a line of hybrid vehicles done "the Acura way".
NO rear-wheel-drive or V8-powered vehicles
The key drivers for this change in course are said to include the global economic crisis and upcoming 2016 federal mandates which dictate a fleet average of more than 37mpg for Honda and Acura combined. This figure represents an increase of more than 10mpg over where they currently stand.
Acura has also promised that the future model lineup will feature more differentiation (in terms of size) between models, though the pipeline's rate of introductions may slow down a bit. Acura has previously stated that the lineup would offer an MMC or FMC every 6 months for the next several years, but now they are saying an MMC or FMC "every year".
Acura's rumored adoption of the "Smart Luxury" tagline (and migration away from the previous "Tier 1" target), has in fact been communicated to the dealer body.
a new entry-luxury model
an "amazing flagship" model
a line of hybrid vehicles done "the Acura way".
NO rear-wheel-drive or V8-powered vehicles
The key drivers for this change in course are said to include the global economic crisis and upcoming 2016 federal mandates which dictate a fleet average of more than 37mpg for Honda and Acura combined. This figure represents an increase of more than 10mpg over where they currently stand.
Acura has also promised that the future model lineup will feature more differentiation (in terms of size) between models, though the pipeline's rate of introductions may slow down a bit. Acura has previously stated that the lineup would offer an MMC or FMC every 6 months for the next several years, but now they are saying an MMC or FMC "every year".
12-16-2009, 04:47 AM
#56
Originally Posted by david1,Nov 30 2009, 08:41 AM
Sign the inside of the driver door for him!
i think popeye should go drink a gallon of ice tea eat some brocolli and then go sign the driver door as well
12-16-2009, 12:48 PM
#57
Originally Posted by Mocky,Dec 16 2009, 09:47 AM
i think popeye should go drink a gallon of ice tea eat some brocolli and then go sign the driver door as well
It was suppose to have a build date of yesterday......
12-19-2009, 05:14 AM
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Honda’s East Liberty Auto Plant Marks 20 Years of Automotive Innovation
EAST LIBERTY, OHIO - From its innovative fan-shaped parking lot to a welcome center and skywalk entrance into the production areas, the East Liberty Auto Plant set new standards when it started producing Civic Sedans on Dec. 18, 1989.
Community leaders came to the plant today to recognize 20 years of auto production at the East Liberty Auto Plant, including representatives from the Logan County Board of Commissioners, City of Bellefontaine, Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Logan County Improvement Corporation. They also got a close look at the Honda Accord Crosstour that went into production at the plant last month.
“On behalf of all of our associates at ELP, thank you for coming here today and recognizing our plant for 20 years of auto production,” said Plant Manager John Pleiman. “At Honda, we value the close partnerships with each of you over the years, and your support is a big reason why this plant has achieved many great things over the years.”
“In addition to celebrating this milestone and launching a great new product,” Pleiman added, “the associates at this plant were recognized this year for having the best quality of any plant in North America.”
From its beginning, the East Liberty plant cashed in on its unique design when production of the Honda Civic started 20 years ago. The skywalk entrance provided additional room for loading docks around the plant to minimize travel distance for parts to production areas, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) continue to deliver parts to the assembly line
01-10-2010, 06:22 AM
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01/08/2010 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
An all-time high of 83.8 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the United States in 2009 were produced* at the company's plants in North America, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. American Honda has maintained a local production rate of approximately 75 percent or higher since 1996.
Honda operates seven automobile plants in North America - four in the U.S., two in Canada and one in Mexico, producing fifteen different models, including the Civic sedan, coupe and GX (natural gas vehicle), Accord sedan, coupe and Crosstour, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, CR-V and Element, as well as the Acura TL, ZDX, RDX and MDX models.
An all-time high of 83.8 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the United States in 2009 were produced* at the company's plants in North America, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. American Honda has maintained a local production rate of approximately 75 percent or higher since 1996.
Honda operates seven automobile plants in North America - four in the U.S., two in Canada and one in Mexico, producing fifteen different models, including the Civic sedan, coupe and GX (natural gas vehicle), Accord sedan, coupe and Crosstour, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, CR-V and Element, as well as the Acura TL, ZDX, RDX and MDX models.