Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Honda Motor Co., Takanobu Ito, the current President, Chief Operating Officer and Representative Director, will remain on the board and assume the post of Director and Advisor to Honda Motor. 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.
Electric Auto Association
APRIL 1, 2021
Women may soon become the leaders in EV purchasing. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases. From there, the couple leased a Mercedes B-Class Electric, followed by a Honda Clarity EV.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 1, 2010
Chevrolet, Honda and Toyota each received two segment awards, while FAW Car, Volkswagen and Wuling models each received one award. Entry midsize segment: Honda Fit. Upper premium midsize segment: Honda Accord. Minivan segment: Wuling Rongguang. Premium compact segment: Chevrolet Sail. Midsize segment: Volkswagen Golf.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2013
Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8 mpg, or 22%.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 22, 2011
Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2009
Miller of Synovate believes that in the US “ 20% of the people are willing to pay up to 10% of the vehicle’s purchase price more (i.e. Edwards and Miller both emphasized the importance of a buyer’s emotion in purchasing a vehicle. He shared research that “ People assume a quieter minivan is a safer minivan.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2009
The GM Viability Determination notes that the company is in the early stages of an operational turnaround in which it has made material progress in a number of areas, including purchasing, product design, manufacturing, brand rationalization and its dealer network.
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