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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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Model introduced to the market. Acura ILX Hybrid (USA, Canada only). In May of this year, Honda began production of hybrid models in regions outside of Japan with production of the Acura ILX Hybrid in the US followed by production of the Jazz Hybrid which began in Thailand in July of this year. History of Honda’s Hybrid Models.

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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

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Hachigo was in charge of developing the first-generation of the US-built Odyssey minivan, which was launched in 1999 primarily for the US market. From April 2004 to March 2006, Hachigo was stationed in the US as Senior Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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Junkyard Find: 2009 Suzuki Equator RWD Crew Cab

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The Volkswagen Routan , Saab 9-7X , Mitsubishi Precis , Acura SLX , Isuzu I-Series , 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider and 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans come to mind here. By the time the Equator hit showrooms, Isuzu's once-mighty presence in the American-market truck business was no more.

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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Beginning production late next year, the GT will the road in select global markets in honor of the 50 th anniversary of Ford GT race cars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004. —Raj Nair. Ford’s electric drive vehicle sales.

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