Honda will launch its first automatic transmission for a diesel engine in 2009, with the new gearbox featuring in the Accord.
Amethyst Motor Group, which has Honda dealerships in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Chippenham, has ceased trading.
Honda yesterday became the first manufacturer in Britain to extend production cuts into next year, according to The Times.
Capacity utilisation figures suggest problems for French carmakers.
Manufacturers unveil their new model concepts for 2009 with Chevrolet, Honda, Mini, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz.
The two carmakers leading the race on hybrid fuels are ready to go head-to-head with their next-generation models.
Honda has broken from the pack and is embracing and celebrating the older car buyer.
Honda has missed the glitz of having a supercar in its range since the demise of the Ferrari-troubling NSX in 2005.
Honda believes it has overcome the quality issues and technical hiccups that have dogged the Civic since its launch in 2006.
One thing is certain – owners will never forget what they’re driving, the dash’s swooping lines are mould-breakingly distinctive, but the buttons and knobs seem a little haphazardly placed.
Dealers looking to concentrate on small business sales can make good profits if they adopt an attitude that they will not sell many cars at the outset.
Honda has promised to look closely at the latest NFDA and Sewells dealer attitude surveys and act on any areas of dissatisfaction.
Honda wants existing customers to help promote its new Jazz by sharing their ownership stories.
Honda will reveal its revised Insight hybrid model at the Paris Motor Show next month which it says will be “lower in price to any other hybrid on the market”.
Inchcape’s new Honda dealership in Romford, Essex, will be a pilot site for the carmaker’s new European corporate identity.
Cornwall-based Rowes Group is hoping for a £5 million boost in turn-over this year after adding its fifth Honda site, a service and used car operation in Hayle.
Inchcape Retail UK open its fourth Honda dealership in August.
The Civic makes its mark.
Cox Motor Group has taken on its fourth site after acquiring Cumberland View Volkswagen across the road from its Honda dealership in Morecambe for £1.5 million.
Honda is holding test drive events this month as part of a new marketing campaign that encourages prospects to 'feel Honda for the day'.
