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Check the License of an IID Installer or Auto Repair Dealer
2:24 pm Eastern | USA News
An Online application that checks the license of an IID Installer or Auto Repair Dealerread more »
Honda Power Equipment Earns Seven 2011 MarCom Awards
2 Feb 13:00 | USA News
Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has received a total of seven MarCom Awards for several of its computer-based dealer and distributor service training modules. Two business units of Honda Power Equipment - Honda Engines and Honda Marine - were recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals for their comprehensive training programs and individual instructional sections. Specifically, Honda Engines earned an overall Platinum MarCom Awa...read more »
Statement by American Honda Regarding Spare Tire/Tire Information Placard Recall: 2011-2012 Ridgeline
1 Feb 22:37 | USA News
Honda will voluntarily recall 206 model-year 2011 and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles in the U.S. to inspect whether the factory-installed spare tire matches the spare tire information included on the FMVSS mandated tire information placard installed on the vehicles ' driver-side doorjambs. If the tire information placard and the installed spare tire do not match, Honda will either provide customers with a compact spare tire that matches the information included on the originally installed tire in...read more »
Acura Announces January Sales Increase; TL Up 43 Percent
1 Feb 18:05 | USA News
Acura posted January sales of 8,381 an increase of 5.3 percent compared to January 2011. "With inventory still building to optimal levels, 2012 is off to a good start," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "After the successful launch of the RDX Prototype and the ILX and NSX Concepts at the Detroit Auto Show, strong January sales and the buzz surrounding Acura's Super Bowl commercial, the Acura brand has real momentum going forward." Total car sales reported 4,582 units, up 24....read more »
American Honda Reports January Sales Increase; Civic Up Nearly 50 Percent
1 Feb 17:54 | USA News
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported January 2012 monthly new-vehicle sales of 83,009, an increase of 8.8 percent over January 2011. The Honda Division posted January 2012 sales of 74,628, an increase of 9.3 percent year-over-year. In its first full month of sales, the all-new Honda CR-V set a January record with sales of 18,960, up 16.0 percent over last year's record-setting total of 16,339. The Civic also continued to build momentum with sales of 21,883, up an impressive 49.5 percen...read more »
Honda to Invest $98 Million in Anna Engine Plant for Production of Advanced Transmission Components
1 Feb 14:30 | USA News
Honda announced today that it will invest $98 million at its Anna, Ohio engine plant as part of a strategy to build the company's next-generation powertrain technologies in Ohio. The move is aligned with a $120 million investment, announced last year, for the production of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) in Russells Point, Ohio. The Anna Engine Plant will manufacture high-tech pulley components for Honda's new CVT technology, which is part of the new Honda 'Earth Dreams' powertrai...read more »
Delta to Present at Raymond James Global Airline Conference
1 Feb 02:02 | USA News
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will present at the Raymond James Global Airline Conference Feb. 2 at 9:50 a.m.read more »
Production Versions of ILX and RDX Make World Debuts at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
31 Jan 16:00 | USA News
The production versions of the all-new Acura ILX and the completely redesigned Acura RDX will make their world debuts at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, February 8, 2012, Acura announced today. The 2013 Acura ILX luxury compact sedan is an all-new model positioned as the gateway to the Acura brand. Sleek and sporty, the ILX will feature three distinct powertrains, including Acura's first ever hybrid. The ILX will feature a high–quality, well-appointed interior that is smart and spacious. ...read more »
Delta to Present at Raymond James Global Airline Conference
31 Jan 14:01 | USA News
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will present at the Raymond James Global Airline Conference Feb. 2 at 9:50 a.m.read more »
Acura to Debut Super Bowl XLVI Commercial, First for the Brand
30 Jan 20:53 | USA News
Acura, for the first time, will run a commercial during the Super Bowl championship game to capitalize on communicating with the more than 100 million viewers. Designed to strengthen Acura brand awareness and leverage Acura's announcement in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show earlier this month, a 60-second commercial featuring the iconic talent of Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno coupled with the highly anticipated NSX supercar concept will air during the third quarter. "Acura has...read more »
10th Anniversary Honda Battle of the Bands Marks Unforgettable Celebration of HBCU Marching Band Experience
30 Jan 17:00 | USA News
An enthusiastic crowd of some 60,000 fans, students and alumni packed the Georgia Dome on Saturday to be part of the one-of-a-kind spectacle that is the Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase. The crowd was treated to a series of spectacular performances by eight of the nation's top marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), as well as an electrifying halftime performance by Grammy Award-winning R&B songstress Monica, as the Honda Battle of...read more »
Honda Pays Homage to Famous Film in Super Bowl XLVI Commercial
30 Jan 15:21 | USA News
Award-winning actor Matthew Broderick is starring in a fourth-quarter Super Bowl commercial to promote the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V. "Matthew's Day Off" is part of an integrated, multiplatform advertising campaign that began earlier this month to support the launch of the all-new Honda CR-V. The campaign encourages the active, hip Gen-Y audience transitioning between their carefree twenties and their more focused thirties to conquer their aspirations by completing their own "Leap List." "Our prim...read more »
Can The Economy Bear What Oil Prices Have In Store?
27 Jan 13:09 | USA News
Scientists say people should stop wrangling over global warming and instead reduce fossil-fuel use for the sake of the global economy.read more »
DMV Salutes Active Military and Veterans
26 Jan 17:32 | USA News
DMV Launches New Web Page To Honor Veterans And Active Militaryread more »
Airport Video Does Not Show 'Irate' Sen. Paul: Report
26 Jan 12:27 | USA News
Newly released security video footage of Sen. Rand Paul taken at the Nashville International Airport doesn't show him being "irate," as previously described by police.read more »
TSA Announces Additional Advanced Imaging Technology Deployments at U.S. Airports
26 Jan 00:00 | USA News
Delta Air Lines Announces $379 Million Quarterly Profit and $1.2 Billion Annual Profit, Excluding Special Items
25 Jan 07:31 | USA News
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported financial results for the December 2011 quarter. Key pointsread more »
DMV Wants Your Feedback
24 Jan 13:13 | USA News
Customers now have the opportunity to rate their DMV experience by sharing valuable feed back on a new web survey page.read more »
Report: Buffett's Railroad to Benefit from Obama Keystone Pipeline Rejection
24 Jan 10:37 | USA News
A railroad largely owned by billionaire Warren Buffett stands to benefit financially from a decision by the Obama administration to reject a major oil pipeline project that would have stretched 1,700 miles south from Canada to refineries in Texas.read more »
Report: Buffett's Railroad to Benefit from Obama Keystone Pipeline Rejection
24 Jan 10:34 | USA News
A railroad largely owned by billionaire Warren Buffett stands to benefit financially from a decision by the Obama administration to reject a major oil pipeline project that would have stretched 1,700 miles south from Canada to refineries in Texas.read more »
U.S. Oil Output To Grow 20 Percent In Next Decade: EIA
23 Jan 2012 | USA News
The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 released today by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says domestic crude oil production is expected to grow by more than 20 percent over the coming decade.read more »
Delta Offers Customers Ability to Change Travel Plans in Advance of Impact from Upper Midwest Winter Weather
19 Jan 2012 | USA News
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is offering customers whose flight plans may be affected by impact from winterread more »
Delta Named Top Tech-Friendly U.S. Airline
19 Jan 2012 | USA News
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has been named "Top Tech-Friendly U.S. Airline" by PCWorld magazine for its airportread more »
TSA Admits Wrongdoing in Strip Search of Two Elderly Women
18 Jan 2012 | USA News
In a reversal, the Transportation Security Administration is admitting wrongdoing in the case of two elderly women who were strip-searched at Kennedy Airport in New York City by TSA agents.read more »
Honda EB6500 Industrial Portable Generator Earns Most Innovative Product Award
17 Jan 2012 | USA News
Rental Equipment Register (RER) magazine has named the Honda EB6500 industrial portable generator as a recipient of the prestigious 2011 Innovative Product Award. The EB6500 earned first place in the magazine's generators and welders category, selected by a panel of industry experts as displaying innovation in rental industry products. The RER Innovative Product Award was established in 2003 to honor excellence in new product development in the equipment rental industry. The 2011 awards showcase...read more »
Honda Pilot Receives "Family Car of the Year"Award From Cars.com
17 Jan 2012 | USA News
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 – American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that the 2012 Honda Pilot has received the Cars.com"Family Car of the Year," award. The Pilot SUV received a wide range of upgrades for 2012, including a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and improved fuel economy. The 2012 Pilot had already earned the top spot in the"USA Today, MotorWeek and Cars.com $37k and Under SUV Shootout,"with the editor-in-chief touting the Pilot as"the perfect SUV for bu...read more »
Honda Pilot Receives "Family Car of the Year" Award From Cars.com
17 Jan 2012 | USA News
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 – American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that the 2012 Honda Pilot has received the Cars.com"Family Car of the Year," award. The Pilot SUV received a wide range of upgrades for 2012, including a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and improved fuel economy. The 2012 Pilot had already earned the top spot in the"USA Today, MotorWeek and Cars.com $37k and Under SUV Shootout,"with the editor-in-chief touting the Pilot as"the perfect SUV for bu...read more »
Delta, WestJet to Launch Codeshare Service
17 Jan 2012 | USA News
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and WestJet today announced a codesharing agreement on flightsread more »
Trey Canard Makes His 2012 Supercross Return at Chase Field
16 Jan 2012 | USA News
The second round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship series took place in sunny Phoenix, AZ, this weekend. After a successful season opener, the Honda teams were ready to get under way at Chase Field Stadium. This was an exciting week for Team Honda Muscle Milk, with the return of rider Trey Canard who missed the opening round in Anaheim while recovering from an earlier injury. "I am excited to be here, and I'm excited to be riding," said Canard. "It is a bummer for m...read more »
SkyTeam Introduces SkyPriority For Top Customers
12 Jan 2012 | USA News
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today announced the introduction of SkyPriority, a series ofread more »
Honda Civic Named to About.com's Best New Cars of 2012 List
11 Jan 2012 | USA News
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that the 2012 Honda Civic has been named as one of About.com Cars' Best New Cars of 2012. "Ranging from a gas-sipping hybrid to a kick-in-the-pants Si, the Civic lineup provides a variety of fun, fuel-efficient options to satisfy a wide range of customers," said Michael Accavitti, vice president of marketing operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We are thrilled to receive this award that recognizes the many advantages of the Civic." In descri...read more »
Honda Captures Polk Automotive Loyalty Award
11 Jan 2012 | USA News
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that it has received the 2011 Polk Automotive Loyalty Award in the category of Hispanic Market Loyalty to Make. This is the second time Honda has captured this prestigious award from Polk, having received the same honor in 2009. "Honda is thrilled to accept this award from Polk, which demonstrates how strong our products and brand resonate with buyers in the important Hispanic market," said David Hendley, assistant vice president of sales, American...read more »
Honda Unveils 2013 Accord Coupe Concept
10 Jan 2012 | USA News
Honda unveiled the dynamic Accord Coupe Concept today at the North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse of the athletic styling direction, as well as revealing a host of new technologies for the all-new, ninth-generation 2013 model, set to go on-sale this fall. The 2013 Accord will feature three all-new powertrains, including the first U.S. application of both a 2.4-liter direct-injected engine and two-motor plug-in hybrid system from Honda's suite of ne...read more »
2013 Accord Concept Introduction Press Conference Remarks by John Mendel, Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
10 Jan 2012 | USA News
Good morning and thank you all for joining us here today. It's been an exciting Show already, and we hope to add to that this morning. special way to the reason we're here today which is the coming launch of an all-new, 9th-generation Honda Accord. The production version of the all-new 2013 Accordwill be hitting the market around the same time as we celebrate an important milestone in the history of Honda and the Accord the 30th ...read more »
Watch the All-New Honda Accord Coupe Concept Debut Live Today at 9:20 a.m., EST from the 2012 North American International Auto Show
10 Jan 2012 | USA News
For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept today at 9:20 a.m., EST live via webcast. Media may view the webcast at http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda and consumers may view it at http://hondawebcast.com. Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for replay from these sites as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at American Honda...read more »
Honda Starts the 2012 Season Strong
9 Jan 2012 | USA News
The 2012 season of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship series kicked off this past weekend at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, to a sold-out crowd of 45,050 race fans. Anaheim marked the debut of Team Honda Muscle Milk, with Justin Brayton finishing fourth in the Supercross class on his CRF450R while teammate Trey Canard sat the event out recovering from a recent injury. Other Honda Red Riders also started the new season strong, including Chad Reed of TwoTwo Motorsp...read more »
New Acura NSX Supercar to be Built in Ohio and Developed in the U.S.
9 Jan 2012 | USA News
Acura today announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit that an all-new Acura NSX supercar will be manufactured in Ohio. In addition, the new sports car will be developed in the U.S., including the Ohio Center of Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (HRA). Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled a concept version of the Acura NSX today in Detroit. Although Acura is keeping most of the vehicle's details under wraps, the new NSX will employ a lightweight chas...read more »
Acura Debuts Three New Vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show
9 Jan 2012 | USA News
Representing the leading edge of a wave of new products and technologies, Acura today unveiled three new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, including a concept version of the all-new gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX luxury compact sedan; a prototype of the 2013 RDX crossover sport utility vehicle; and the NSX Concept, which presages the direction for Acura's next-generation supercar. Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura's innovative...read more »
New Acura NSX Supercar to be Built in Ohio and Developed in the U.S.
9 Jan 2012 | USA News
Acura today announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit that an all-new Acura NSX supercar will be manufactured in Ohio. In addition, the new sports car will be developed in the U.S., including the Ohio Center of Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (HRA). Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled a concept version of the Acura NSX today in Detroit. Although Acura is keeping most of the vehicle's details under wraps, the new NSX will employ a lightweight chas...read more »
2012 North America International Auto Show Press Conference Remarks Jeff Conrad, Vice President, Acura Sales
9 Jan 2012 | USA News
Jeff Conrad Welcome and good morning, everyone. Happy New Year and thank you for joining Acura. Today we have three new products to introduce today. But before we do, I want to take a quick look back at 2011. And the best thing I can say about last year is … thank goodness it's 2012. As you know, Acura was hit hard by production disruptions resulting from the earthquake in Japan and flooding in Thailand. But prior to that, Acura was on a hot streak with 13 months of back-to-back doubl...read more »
Watch the All-New Honda Accord Coupe Concept Debut Live from the 2012 North American International Auto Show
9 Jan 2012 | USA News
For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept live via webcast on January 10 at 9:20 a.m., EST. Media may view the webcast at http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda and consumers may view it at http://hondawebcast.com. Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for replay from these sites as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at Americ...read more »
Honda's Cumulative Worldwide Power Products Production Reaches 100 million Units
6 Jan 2012 | USA News
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Honda's cumulative worldwide power products production reached the 100 million-unit milestone during 2011. Full media information regarding this announcement is available at the company's Japan media web site, http://www.hondanews.info/en/. # # # Editor's Note: Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., markets a complete range of outdoor power equipment, including outboard marine engines, general purpose engines, generators, lawnmow...read more »
Acura Three Vehicle Debut To Be Webcast Live From North American International Auto Show
5 Jan 2012 | USA News
On January 9, Acura will offer a live webcast from the 2012 North American International Auto Show as it unveils three new vehicles. The debuts include the all-new ILX Concept compact sports sedan, a redesigned RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, and a concept version of the next generation Acura NSX supercar. The press conference will take place on January 9, 2012 at 2:35 PM (EST) in the Acura booth at Cobo Center, Detroit and will be webcast live on: http://acuranews.com/live/2012naias-acura...read more »
Delta Air Lines Reports December Traffic
5 Jan 2012 | USA News
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported traffic results for December 2011. System load factor increasedread more »
American Honda Reports December Sales
4 Jan 2012 | USA News
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported December monthly new-vehicle sales of 105,230, a decrease of 18.8 percent on a daily selling-rate* basis. American Honda's 2011 annual vehicle sales totaled 1,147,285, a decrease of 7.1 percent compared to 2010. The Honda Division's December monthly sales of 92,101 represented a decrease of 19.3 percent compared to 2010. Honda Division's 2011 annual sales of 1,023,986 decreased 6.9 percent compared to 2010. The three top-selling Honda models for 201...read more »
Acura Announces December and Year End Sales Results
4 Jan 2012 | USA News
As a challenging 2011 came to a close, the MDX luxury SUV again led Acura monthly sales with 4,588 units sold, down 22.1 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Total monthly sales for Acura were 13,129 units (down 15.2 percent) while year-to-date** sales totaled 123,299 (down 8.0 percent). "As we close the chapter on a tough year, Acura will start off 2012 strong with the debut of three all-new products at the North American International Auto Show, including the next generation NSX," said ...read more »
2012 Honda Contingency Program
3 Jan 2012 | USA News
American Honda proudly announces the continuation of the Red Riders Rewards program for 2012. For the upcoming racing season, the Red Rider Rewards program will provide Honda owners with over 28,000 opportunities to earn payouts at more than 600 race events across the United States. Winnings will be issued through the Red Rider Rewards Card and can be used anywhere that Visa® is accepted. All results and rewards are processed electronically via XTRM Sports Network. Just sign up once and the...read more »
Watch the All-New Honda Accord Coupe Concept Debut Live from the 2012 North American International Auto Show
3 Jan 2012 | USA News
For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept live via webcast on January 10 at 9:20 a.m., EST. Media may view the webcast at http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda and consumers may view it at http://hondawebcast.com. Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for download from this site as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at Americ...read more »
