Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 11:37 AM
Limited production will resume in Japan on Honda vehicles beginning in April. How many cars will be produced depends on part availability which has been interrupted since the earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan earlier this month. Honda says that two assembly plants will restart April 11, but they will only reach half of pre-quake production capacity. However, all of the automaker’s plants will be running once again on that date. “However, as the parts supply situation remains fluid, production of component parts and vehicles at Honda plants will resume at approximately 50 percent at the outset,” Honda...
Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 9:05 AM
Honda has created a new website to allow customers, suppliers and others to support the Japan disaster recovery effort through the Red Cross. The site was initially established to cater to Honda and Acura dealers, but the site has since been opened to the public. The new website comes after Honda donated $3.7 million toward the relief and recovery effort, along with 1,000 Honda generators. Honda is also matching contributions made by Honda employees to the Red Cross relief and recovery effort. “We are making this special website available for contributions based on the outpouring of support and messages of sympathy and concern we have...
Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 5:35 AM
Honda’s CR-Z is a unique offering that combines the fuel-efficiency of a hybrid with the performance of a sports car. That balance has still left some wanting more — particularly enthusiasts. According to Autocar, Honda has confirmed that a faster version of the CR-Z hybrid is in development. It will continue to be a hybrid, but it will likely receive a quicker version of Honda’s next-generation IMA hybrid system. At this point, few details have emerged, but it will likely produce at least 160 horsepower and it may even receive a turbocharger. Read more: http://www.hondainthenews.com/honda-confirms-high-performance-cr-z/#more-1302...
Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 12:23 PM
Check out these fun facts and may the luck of the Irish smile upon ya! Fun Facts about St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died on March 17 in the year 461 AD. It is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, and a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The actual color of St. Patrick is blue. Green became associated with St. Patrick's Day during the 19th century. Green, in Irish legends, was worn by...
Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 12:20 PM
Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Honda shut down several of its plants to make power and infrastructure checks. A special taskforce has also been employed to evaluate what measures need to be taken in the event that component stocks run short. Here in North America, Honda plants are operating normally. Halted production in Japan has largely affected exports to international markets, but Honda’s U.S. operations have not yet been impacted. The automaker’s Suzuka plant in central Japan has already resumed production. However, Honda’s Sayama plant, north of Tokyo and closer to the epicenter, has remained closed. The Sayama...
Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 11:53 AM
Honda’s high-quality, high-value lineup earned further impressive kudos from noted industry third parties recently, scoring recognition in both the U.S. News & World Report Best Car for the Money ratings and the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index. In the former, which rely on U.S. News automotive analysis and five-year total cost of ownership data from TrueCar.com, the Honda Civic was named the Best Compact Car for the Money as a “well-rounded car” that “offers a winning combination of substance and style that make it an exceptional daily driver.” In addition, with “one of the largest cargo holds in the class, innovative interior...
Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 7:00 AM
Daylight savings time is coming up this weekend. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward! Every year, daylight savings time seems to take people by surprise. In the United States, daylight savings time begins on March 13 at 2 a.m. local time except in parts of Arizona and Hawaii. As the popular saying goes, clocks need to "spring forward" to observe the change. In other words, clocks need to be set ahead by one hour when the clock strikes 2 a.m. Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 13 in the U.S. - Yahoo! News...
Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 11:19 AM
Certainly garnering recognition as “best supporting automaker,” Honda turned in a star performance at the recent Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, where the company debuted its new “Power of Dreams Experience” before thousands of attendees. The interactive exhibit showcased Honda’s dedication to innovation, environmental leadership and advanced technology, courtesy of vehicles like the Honda FCX Clarity and the Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid. The first, the world’s most advanced fuel-cell electric vehicle, also is the only one from a mainstream automaker being leased to the public...
Posted by Billy Craft Automotive on 10:58 AM
Honda vehicles are known for their reliability, and that reputation remains untarnished in the latest testing by Consumer Reports. Honda averaged the highest score in the publication’s recent reliability rankings. Following in a close second on the reliability list was Subaru, which averaged just one point less than Honda. Although Subaru is closing the gap, Honda is confident that its reputation will continue. “I don’t think there is a decrease in Honda’s quality,” said Chris Martin, a Honda spokesman. “I think what they’re saying is that compared to others, we aren’t as far ahead as we once were.” Consumer Reports suggests that there’s...
