Honda Accord

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 4, 2008 – The Geneva International Motor Show sees the World Premiere of the eagerly awaited, all-new European Honda Accord model, and European debuts of the revolutionary zero-emission Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car concept.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

All-new 2009 Honda Accord for Europe

February 11, 2008– Honda announced the all-new Accord for Europe. Aimed squarely at challenging established premium contenders in the D-segment, Honda’s all-new Accord saloon and Tourer offer sporty styling, greater refinement and a unique package of safety systems, together with excellent dynamic capabilities.

2009 Honda Accord

Strong environmental credentials in the form of an all Euro 5 emissions compliant engine line-up further emphasize Honda’s intent with the the all-new Accord.

January 30, 2008 – The Geneva International Motor Show will see the World Premiere of the eagerly awaited, all-new European Honda Accord model, and European debuts of the revolutionary zero-emission Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car concept.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

January 23, 2008 – Honda has released first glimpses of the new European Accord which debuts at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.

The new Honda Accord boasts quality features to challenge established premium contenders in the executive D-segment. Sporty styling and enticing driving dynamics are offered while strong environmental credentials impress in an all Euro 5 emissions-compliant engine line up.

The refined interior is designed with carefully selected materials to create an outstanding standard of fit and finish. To complement the exceptional level of travelling comfort the interior is characterised by a strong feeling of personal space for both the driver and passengers.

Nissan Altima Inches Past Honda Accord to Become Consumer Reports' Top-Ranked, Midpriced Sedan

YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- The newly-redesigned Honda Accord V6 lost its standing as Consumer Reports' top-rated midpriced sedan following testing of seven sedans for the February 2008 issue. The V6-powered Nissan Altima is now ranked first in CR's ratings of midpriced sedans, followed closely by the Accord, Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat in that order. A very narrow one-point difference in scores separates the Accord and Altima.

Increased Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda Fit and all-new Honda Accord sales help propel Honda to its best sales year ever in 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record sales results for the 11th consecutive year. Sales from both Honda and Acura Divisions totaled 1,551,542 and pushed American Honda annual sales up 2.5 percent, based on the daily selling rate*. The results also mark the company's 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase. American Honda's December sales totaled 131,792 vehicles, a slight increase versus December, 2006.

2007 American Honda sales highlights:

-- Record total vehicle sales of 1,551,542 (up 2.5 percent)
-- 11th consecutive yearly sales record

BANGKOK, Thailand, December 13, 2007– Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Thailand’s second largest manufacturer and exporter of passenger cars, today announced its one millionth car rolled out from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ayutthaya. It marked another significant milestone for the company since the first ‘made-in-Thailand’ Honda vehicle was produced in 1984.

Highlights:
· Says Thailand is a strategic base for Honda in the Asia-Oceania regions
· Thai facility is now the 6th largest in the world
· Milestone reinforces consumers’ acceptance of Honda’s quality-made cars in Thailand
· Honda’s all-new 2008 Honda Accord designated as milestone unit

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — December 12, 2007 — Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2008 Honda Accord won the latest comparison test of six-cylinder family sedans, which is described in full online at Comparison Test: 2007-2008 V6 Family Sedans.

The Inside Line editorial team recently compared four fully loaded six-cylinder family sedans:

* 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (MSRP of $27,245 and Edmunds.com True Market Value® (TMV®) of $27,245), equipped with a six-cylinder, 252-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission;
* 2008 Honda Accord EX-L (MSRP of $30,895 and TMV® of $30,482), equipped with a six-cylinder, 268-horsepower engine and five-speed automatic transmission;

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Redesign Beats Out 2008 Honda Accord

IRVINE, Calif., December 11, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book®, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announces the Chevrolet Malibu as the winner of the “2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle” award. According to the kbb.com editorial team, the newly redesigned 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is being honored for taking the important mid-size car category to a new level of overall refinement. Specifically, its stylish sheetmetal, attractive interior, well-sorted ride-and-handling characteristics and quiet – all in a very affordable vehicle – combined to produce a value equation that set it apart from the pack.

Honda Accord, CR-V, Element, Odyssey and Pilot; Acura MDX and RDX all receive top crash safety ratings from IIHS

11/15/2007 - TORRANCE, Calif. - A total of seven Honda and Acura models, including the all-new 2008 Honda Accord, have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2008, the highest rating possible from the nonprofit research organization. The annual award recognizes vehicles that perform best in protecting passengers in the Institute's front, side and rear crash test evaluations, and includes only vehicles with electronic stability control (branded as Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) on Honda and Acura vehicles) plus head protection airbags..

Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda Fit and Honda Odyssey post largest gains

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted record October sales of 114,799 Honda and Acura vehicles, surpassing the previous October 2005 record of 110,895, the company announced today. Based on the daily selling rate*, October sales declined 0.2 percent due to one additional selling day compared to last year.

Year-to-date, American Honda sales increased 2.5 percent to 1,308,319. Honda Division year-to-date sales increased 4.3 percent to 1,158,707.

Honda CR-V, Honda Odyssey, Honda Fit; Acura MDX and Acura RDX set new September records

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted record September sales of 127,200 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 1,193,520, up 2.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*.

2008 Honda Accord Emphasizes Technology, Safety and Performance Within an Expressive and Spacious Design; Most Powerful Accord Ever Introduces Next-Generation Fuel Saving Technology

TORRANCE, Calif. - Set to go on sale in mid-September 2007, the all-new 2008 Honda Accord moves the world of mainstream transportation in a refined, dynamic and sophisticated direction with an expanded range of innovative technologies designed for more power, greater efficiency and enhanced safety across the entire lineup of sedans and coupes.

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6

September 11, 2007– Honda is presenting the world debut of the exciting Honda Accord Tourer Concept at this year's Frankfurt motor show, which provides a strong indication of the design direction of the forthcoming, all-new generation Honda Accord range. A press conference will be held on the Honda stand in Hall 5 on the first Press Day, 11th September, between 13.15 and 13.45.

Honda's Small Hybrid Sports Concept