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Honda Accord takes NÂș 1 spot in US retail sales in 2013

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The Honda Accord was the best-selling car with individual car buyers in the US in 2013, according to new-vehicle registration data compiled by Polk. Accord retail sales in 2013 rose 12.2% Total sales for the Accord in 2013 were 366,678 units; total sales for the Camry were 408,484 units. The Odyssey captured 32.2%

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Honda unveils planned production model VEZEL; gasoline and hybrid versions

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At the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda Motor Co., VEZEL, says Honda, offers the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a minivan. More details about the VEZEL will be announced on 19 December 2013 and the vehicle will go on sale in Japan on the following day, 20 December 2013.

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2013 Honda Fit

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Don't be fooled by the minivan-style looks of the 2013 Honda Fit. The smallest model from Honda offers a mix of incredible space efficiency, fun handling and a peppy engine that's uncommon in the subcomopact class.

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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

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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.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. Preliminary MY 2013 adjusted values are 370 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 24.0 Final values for MY 2013 will be published in next year’s report.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. The combined production of alternative fueled vehicles has increased from under 1,200 in MY 2010, to nearly 105,000 in MY 2013. —EPA 2014 Trends report.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. MY 2013 adjusted fuel economy is 24.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Source: EPA.