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Honda discontinuing Civic Hybrid, Civic natural gas model, Accord plug-in hybrid; new BEV, PHEV models coming

Green Car Congress

With two new engines on the new Civic, including its first turbo engine, Honda is targeting class-leading fuel economy for Civic, with EPA highway fuel economy “ a few ticks ” above 40 miles per gallon, Mendel said. For the first five months of 2015, Honda’s total hybrid sales (including Acura models) were down 22.3%

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Acura Achieves a 42 Percent Sales Leap in 2023

The Truth About Cars

Strategic Insights from American Honda Mamadou Diallo, the Senior Vice President of Auto Sales at American Honda, attributed the year's successful sales to the company's focus on engaging car models, an updated truck lineup, and the expansion of hybrid-electric models. The Civic experienced a significant sales increase compared to 2022.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

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I am sure you know someone with a similar Civic story. Next up for Honda in 2025 will be the all-new Civic Hybrid that will join the Accord and CR-V hybrids currently at your dealer. Honda has high hopes for the 2025 Civic Hybrid, expecting it to account for more than 40-percent of Civic sales in North America.

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Japanese car makers pour praise on Obama

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On Tuesday Obama announced rules that will bring new cars and trucks sold in the USA to an average of 35.5miles per gallon by 2016 - around 10mpg above today’s standards. President Barack Obama’s new national fuel policy has earned praise from Japanese car makers who could be put at a significant advantage by the proposals.

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