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Honda of Canada Mfg. to invest $492M in Ontario manufacturing plants; $83.6M in government grants

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Honda of Canada Mfg. HCM), a division of Honda Canada Inc., will invest $492 million over the next three years to allow the company to modernize its Ontario manufacturing facilities and to improve its manufacturing carbon footprint significantly—part of Honda’s global initiatives. Honda of Canada Mfg.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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Toyota hit the 1-million mark for cumulative global hybrid sales at the end of May 2007 ( earlier post ), and has since rocketed past 4 million cumulative units. Acura ILX Hybrid (USA, Canada only). Earlier post.) June: Fit Shuttle Hybrid (Japan only) Freed Hybrid (Japan only) Freed Spike Hybrid (Japan only). Earlier post.).

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Honda adjusting production at North American plants due to flooding in Thailand; auto production at 50% through 10 November

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American Honda Motor will temporally adjust automobile production at all six Honda auto plants in the US and Canada due to the disruption of the flow of parts from Honda suppliers in Asia because of the ongoing flooding in Thailand. In 2010, 87% of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the United States were produced in North America.

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Honda to build new plant in Mexico for production of subcompact vehicles, starting in 2014

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In North America, Honda produces global models such as Civic, Accord and CR-V as well as region-specific light truck models including the Odyssey and Pilot. The smallest automobile currently produced by Honda in North America is the compact Honda Civic, which is built at Honda plants in Indiana and Ontario, Canada. million units to 1.83

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Honda begins 2015 Fit production at new plant in Mexico; plant designed exclusively for subcompacts

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In 2013, more than 90% of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the US were produced in North America; this is expected to exceed 95% when the Celaya plant reaches full capacity. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92 million units.

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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. The limited-production Shelby GT350R will be available in the United States and Canada later this year. Engines Hybrids Materials Weight reduction'

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