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19th December, 2007
Summary of 2007 Year-End CEO Speech
Summary of 2007 Year-End CEO Speech
TOKYO, Japan, December 19, 2007 – The current fiscal year is the last year in the current 3-year mid-term which began in spring 2005. During the last three years, Honda focused on gaining a foothold for the future, and results of such efforts have begun to show in many areas.
Honda will further accelerate its effort to strengthen the core characteristics that make Honda unique in the areas of research and development, production, procurement, sales and marketing on a global basis, with a focus on the following three pillars:
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Strengthening the foundation for global growth
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Strengthening Honda’s effort to reduce its environmental footprint
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Accelerating efforts in Japan to strengthen the core characteristics that make Honda unique
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19th December, 2007
Honda Announces an All-New Inspire
Honda Announces an All-New Inspire
TOKYO, Japan, December 19, 2007– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of the all-new Inspire. The appeal of the new model has been dramatically strengthened with performance and comfort enhancements, yet the price range remains ¥3,300,000 to ¥3,900,000—very close to that of the previous model ...
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19th December, 2007
2007 Honda Sales & Production Forecast
2007 Honda Sales & Production Forecast FORECAST
< Motorcycles >
Unit (thousands)
2006
2007
Result
Forecast
% Change
Global Sales
12,620
13,380*
106%
Domestic
351
330
94%
Overseas
12,269
13,050*
106%
North America
544
480
88%
South America
1,224
1,530*
125%
Europe, the Middle & Near East and Africa
396
370
93%
Asia and Oceania
9,197
9,500*
103%
China
906
1,170
129%
Global Production
12,852
13,560*
106%
Domestic
574
480
83%
Overseas
12,277
13,080*
107%
*New record
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Motorcycles: including ATVs
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North America: including Mexico
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Domestic production: Completely built unit (CBU) + complete knock-down (CKD)
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Overseas production: CBU at local plants (excluding CKD)
<Automobiles>
Unit (thousands)
2006
2007
Result
Forecast
% Change
Global Sales
3,550
3,762*
106%
Domestic
702
620
88%
Registrations
417
400
96%
Mini vehicles
284
220
77%
Overseas
2,847
3,142*
110%
North America
1,724
1,775*
103%
(U.S ...
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19th December, 2007
Honda Strengthens Automobile R&D Capabilities
Honda Strengthens Automobile R&D Capabilities
- Building a dedicated Acura development facility in the new R&D center in Sakura -
TOKYO, Japan, December 19, 2007 – Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., responsible for research and development activities, announced plans to build a product development facility dedicated to the Acura brand within the new R&D center being constructed in Sakura, Tochigi prefecture, in addition to the originally-planned multiple test courses ...
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13th December, 2007
Honda rolls out 1,000,000th vehicle made in Thailand
Honda rolls out 1,000,000th vehicle made in Thailand
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Says Thailand is a strategic base for Honda in the Asia-Oceania regions
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Thai facility is now the 6th largest in the world
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Milestone reinforces consumers’ acceptance of Honda’s quality-made cars in Thailand
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Honda’s all-new 2008 Accord designated as milestone unit
BANGKOK, Thailand, December 13, 2007– Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Thailand’s second largest manufacturer and exporter of passenger cars, announced its one millionth car rolled out from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ayutthaya. It marked another significant milestone for the company since the first ‘made-in-Thailand’ Honda vehicle was produced in 1984 ...
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12th December, 2007
Prototype Honda Pilot Headed to North American International Auto Show
Prototype Honda Pilot Headed to North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., December 12, 2007–A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot will be unveiled at the January 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced.
Honda Pilot Prototype Sketch.
The prototype will convey design features of the more boldly-styled, next-generation Pilot and will emphasize authentic SUV styling, clever interior packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and convenience.
The current-generation Pilot offers versatile eight-passenger seating and all-weather, medium-duty off-road capabilities while earning a distinctive reputation in the midsize SUV class for its refined handling and ride comfort ...
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11th December, 2007
Honda Develops Intelligence Technologies Enabling Multiple ASIMO Robots to Work Together in Coordination
Honda Develops Intelligence Technologies Enabling Multiple ASIMO Robots to Work Together in Coordination
TOKYO, Japan, December 11, 2007–Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has further advanced intelligence technologies enabling its advanced humanoid robot ASIMO to act autonomously and perform uninterrupted service to office guests.
Two ASIMOs working together in coordination to deliver refreshments
Honda developed an intelligence technology that enhances smooth movement by enabling ASIMO to choose between stepping back and yielding the right-of-way or continuing to walk based on the predicted movement of oncoming people. Honda also developed a new intelligence technology related to ASIMO’s ability to perform tasks such as carrying a tray and pushing a cart ...
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4th December, 2007
Honda Launches Full Model Changes for the FORZA Z and FORZA Z ABS Scooters
Honda Launches Full Model Changes for the FORZA Z and FORZA Z ABS Scooters
TOKYO, Japan, December 4, 2007– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will launch full model changes for the FORZA Z and the FORZA Z ABS*1 on Tuesday, December 25 ...
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30th November, 2007
Honda Reaches 20 Million Units in Cumulative Production of Motorcycles in Indonesia
Honda Reaches 20 Million Units in Cumulative Production of Motorcycles in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia, November 30, 2007– PT Astra Honda Motor (AHJ), Honda’s joint venture company in Indonesia responsible for motorcycle production and sales, held a ceremony commemorating the cumulative production of 20 million motorcycles ...
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28th November, 2007
Honda Aero Breaks Ground for Headquarters and Jet Engine Plant in North Carolina
Honda Aero Breaks Ground for Headquarters and Jet Engine Plant in North Carolina
BURLINGTON, N.C., U.S.A., November 28, 2007–Honda Aero, Inc., officially broke ground on its new corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art jet engine plant in Burlington, North Carolina, on property located adjacent to the Burlington-Alamance County regional airport.
Honda Aero Breaks Ground for Burlington, NC Headquarters
Honda Aero also announced that it has successfully run a proof-of-concept version of the advanced and efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan engine, and that the engine has exceeded the company's internal development targets for both thrust performance and specific fuel consumption (SFP) on its first test run ...
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