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Honda begins production of motor free of heavy rare earth elements; debuting in the Freed next month

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The Nikkei reports that Honda’s Suzuka factory has begun production of hybrid motors for smaller cars. Honda developed with Daido Steel a magnet that does not require heavy rare-earth elements. Honda will continue expanding application of this technology to new models in the future. Earlier post.)

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Honda recollects 1.2 million U.S. cars over misguided extra digicam

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WASHINGTON — American Honda Motor Co. million cars within the U.S. The recall covers the 2018-2023 Honda Odyssey minivan, 2019-23 Passport midsize crossover and 2019-22 Pilot midsize crossover. A Honda spokesperson didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark. The post Honda recollects 1.2

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Honda President: Hybrid Freed Minivan Around 2011, EV By 2015

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Honda Motor will introduce a hybrid version of its Freed minivan around 2011, President Takanobu Ito told The Nikkei in an interview. He also corroborated an earlier report that Honda will introduce a battery electric vehicle by 2015. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

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Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards. In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

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Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards.

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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. From April 2004 to March 2006, Hachigo was stationed in the US as Senior Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc.,

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Report: Honda planning to double hybrid sales in Japan to more than 20% next fiscal year

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The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co. Honda forecasts overall domestic automobile sales to decline by 20,000 units on the year to 635,000 units in fiscal 2011. The company also plans to release a hybrid version of the Freed next autumn—its first hybrid minivan.

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