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Honda to Begin Battery Sharing Service for Electric Tricycle Taxis in India in the First Half of 2022

TOKYO, Oct 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin a battery sharing service for electric tricycle taxis (so-called "rickshaws") in India, in the first half of 2022, using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: ("MPP e:"), Honda's all-new portable and swappable batteries.Honda Mobile Power Pack Exchanger e: (planned mass-production model) and an electric rickshawIn India, as the economy continues to grow, energy demand is increasing and air pollution is worsening. To address these issues, country-wide efforts are being made to expand utilization of renewable energy and to actively pursue electrification of the transportation sector, which accounts for approximately 20% of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions.There are more than 8 million units of auto rickshaws in India, and they have been an essential means of daily transportation for people. In urban areas, these rickshaws are powered mainly by CNG (compressed natural gas) and have been a key challenge for electrification. Electrified mobility products currently available in the market are facing three issues: short range, long charging time and high cost of batteries. In order to contribute to India's effort to accelerate electrification and expand the use of renewable energy, Honda will work to eliminate these three issues through the use of swappable batteries and by sharing such batteries. To this end, Honda will start a battery sharing service for electric rickshaws, using MPP e: in the first half of 2022. In consideration of this new business, Honda began demonstration testing in India in February 2021, with 30 units of electric rickshaw taxis driven for a total of more than 200,000 km in operation. Through this testing, Honda identified issues to be addressed and verified business viability. Honda's battery sharing service will enable rickshaw drivers to stop by at the nearest battery swapping stations being set up in the city and swap a MPP e: with a low remaining charge for a fully-charged MPP e:. The use of this service will significantly reduce driver concern about running out of batteries as well as the risk of losing business opportunities with customers while waiting for rickshaw batteries to be charged.To begin this service, Honda will establish a local subsidiary in India to conduct a battery sharing service business. The subsidiary will install a number of Honda Mobile Power Pack Exchanger e: as battery swapping stations and conduct battery sharing service in the city. Honda will work with electric rickshaw manufacturers and begin the service in selected cities first and then expand to other areas in stages. Comments by Minoru Kato, Chief Officer, Life Creation Operations, Honda Motor Co., Ltd."Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) has huge potential to electrify all kinds of devices including small-sized mobility products and expand the use of renewable energy. By offering a battery sharing service in India, Honda will contribute to the accelerated electrification of rickshaws and expanded use of renewable energy. Moreover, Honda will continue serving people worldwide with the joy of expanding their life's potential by further expanding the utilization of the MPP into broader areas."About Honda Mobile Power Pack e: Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP e:) is a portable and swappable lithium-ion battery capable of storing a large amount of electricity, more than 1.3kWh, which is an increase from the previous version of the MPP. The MPP e: also features body and handle designs reflecting the thorough pursuit of user friendliness and excellence in handling by incorporating user feedback Honda obtained through demonstration testing. For more information, visit https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2021/c211029aeng.html. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Aircraft Company Unveils HondaJet 2600 Concept in NBAA 2021

LAS VEGAS, NV, Oct 13, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Aircraft Company today unveiled the "HondaJet 2600 Concept", at a special event hosted by Honda Aircraft Company at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Presented as the next generation of business jet, Honda Aircraft displayed a mockup of the HondaJet 2600 Concept to collect customer feedback and validate market demand.HondaJet 2600 Concept *Image for illustration purposes onlyThe HondaJet 2600 Concept inherits Honda Aircraft's aeronautical breakthroughs, including the Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration, Natural Laminar Flow (NLF) technology on wings and fuselage nose, and carbon composite fuselage. Through the further refinement of these foundational HondaJet technologies, the HondaJet 2600 Concept will be the world's first light jet capable of nonstop transcontinental flight across the United States. The aircraft has a quiet and spacious cabin suited for long range travel, can seat for up to 11 occupants, and aims to deliver unparalleled fuel efficiency. SpecificationsA range of 2,625 nautical miles, being the world's first light jet capable of nonstop transcontinental flight across the United States, and also features a high speed cruise of 450 knots and a class-leading ceiling of 47,000 feet.Significantly more passenger space as well as a class-leading cabin tranquility with greatly reduced vibration compared to conventional light jets, due to the OTWEM configuration. The aircraft also has the tallest cabin height, and offers class-leading pressurization with a cabin altitude of 6,363 feet at its max operating altitude of 47,000 feet. Finally, the aircraft will also offer 3 types of modular and highly customizable cabin configurations. Advanced TechnologyThe first transcontinental jet designed for single-pilot operation, with an advanced cockpit incorporating innovative technologies such as electrification and automated systems, including autothrottle and autobrake, among others. It will offer the utmost operational safety by reducing pilot workload through an intuitive, high-tech interface.Fuel efficiencyDramatically reduces carbon emissions with up to 20% better fuel efficiency than typical light jets, and is over 40% more fuel efficient than a mid-size jet during a typical mission. When introducing the HondaJet 2600 Concept mock-up at the 2021 NBAA, Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino stated, "Over the past five years, we introduced the HondaJet Elite, then the Elite S, to further enhance the original HondaJet design. Now, we are validating market demand as we unveil a new aircraft concept in a different segment from the original HondaJet. With the HondaJet 2600 Concept, which enables efficient transcontinental flight, offers new level of cabin comfort and capacity, and dramatically reduces CO2 emssions, we are introducing a new generation of business jets."For more information, visit www.hondajet.com. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Cooperation between Honda and Red Bull Group as from 2022

TOKYO, Oct 8, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda and Red Bull Group have agreed on a programme of cooperation focused on a variety of motorsport activities, including Formula 1, young driver development and other forms of motorsport, as well as encompassing marketing and branding initiatives.As announced on 2 October 2020, Honda will conclude its Formula 1 project as a Power Unit supplier at the end of the 2021 season. It will make use of all the experience, human resources and technical know-how it has gained in the past seven years of the hybrid era to help reach Honda's goal of achieving carbon neutrality throughout the company.Motorsport has always been part of Honda's DNA and the company will continue to strive to be the best in every category it enters, while at the same time promoting the values and excitement of the sport.On the specific matter of the Honda Formula 1 PU, Red Bull Powertrains will have the right to use Honda IP from 2022, as a support for their F1 programmes with Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams. This is as a result of the request made to Honda by Red Bull following our announcement that we are leaving the sport.The three key points of the agreement between the two companies are:1) Red Bull Powertrains has the right to use Honda's IP relating to the Power Unit.2) Honda will support Red Bull Powertrains in building the 2022 PU and also provide trackside and race operation support from Japan throughout the 2022 season, and from 2023, Red Bull Powertrains will take responsibility for all manufacturing and servicing of Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri's engines.3) Employees of Honda Racing Development UK (Milton Keynes) will become employees of Red Bull Powertrains.In addition, Red Bull and Honda will continue to work together on their respective young driver programmes, the Red Bull Junior Team and Honda Formula Dream Project, to further promote the growth of motorsport in Japan, with the ultimate goal of getting more Japanese drivers into top-line global motorsport, as has happened with Yuki Tsunoda in Formula 1.There will also be additional cooperation between the two companies dealing with various forms of motorsport and indeed other sports and marketing activities. As usual, the aim of this particular aspect of the project is to promote Honda's wide range of mobility products to a wider audience. In an operational change, all these four-wheeled motorsport activities will now come under the umbrella of HRC (Honda Racing Corporation), the company that has so successfully run Honda-s motorcycle racing activities for many years. This is to strengthen Honda's motorsport operation and branding, making it more efficient integrating the technologies and experiences we have gained from both four-wheel and motorcycle motorsport activities. Specifically, HRC will support the Red Bull Group's Formula 1 activity in 2022, taking charge of all the above-mentioned points.It is Honda's stated aim to continue to allow its customers to fulfil their motorsport dreams thanks to the efforts of everyone at Team Honda, meaning the drivers, riders, engineers and mechanics involved in so many different championships around the world.Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing Honda CEO and Team Principal, "Red Bull's collaboration with Honda has been enormously successful and while our relationship in Formula 1 is changing, neither of us wish for that to be the end of the story. We are very pleased that our ambitious and exciting Red Bull Powertrains project will be strongly supported by Honda, technically and operationally, in 2022 and this will help ensure that Red Bull's transition to the status of chassis and power unit manufacturer is seamless. Equally as exciting is the news that our collaboration with Honda will extend to a variety of motorsport activities, from driver development to other racing disciplines and even across the wider sporting world. This stretch of Honda's Formula 1 voyage is coming to an end but together we are embarking on a new and fascinating journey."Koji Watanabe, Chief Officer for Brand and Communication Operations, Honda Motor Co., Ltd."I'm glad that we have reached an agreement with Red Bull Group covering all the details of the IP rights for the F1 Power Unit and in this way, Honda can still contribute to the motor racing world. We are now working hard to strengthen HRC's structure, so that it can ensure our fans will be able to continue to enjoy Honda's role in all types of motorsport." Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Introduces Initiatives in New Areas

TOKYO, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced the technology development direction the company is currently pursuing for the challenges Honda is taking on in new areas while leveraging its core technologies. This direction leads to the fulfillment of Honda's 2030 Vision of serving people worldwide with the "joy of expanding their life's potential."Honda eVTOLHonda eVTOL which leveraged Honda's core technologiesChallenges Honda takes on in new areas leveraging its core technologiesWhile solidifying its existing businesses as the foundation of the company, Honda is thoroughly committed to contributing to the realization of a society with zero environmental impact and zero traffic collisions and also to new initiatives that enable Honda to take on challenges in new areas. In addition to research on advanced environmental and safety technologies, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., which takes a lead role in Honda's technology research and development, is pursuing outside-the-box research on technologies that will bring about new value for people by expanding the potential of mobility into the 3rd dimension, then the 4th dimension which defies the constraints of time and space, and ultimately into outer space.These new initiatives are made possible by core technologies Honda has amassed to date, including technologies in the areas of combustion, electrification, control and robotics. Through the comprehensive utilization of such technological strengths, Honda will strive to realize the joy of expanding people's life's potential in new areas in addition to existing business areas.These new areas include an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, avatar robot with a goal to expand the range of human ability and a new challenge in the field of outer space.1. Honda eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft: will make mobility in he skies more accessible for people- Honda eVTOL leverages Honda's electrification technologies for its gas turbine hybrid power unit.- Adoption of the hybrid power unit enables the extension of range, which will enable Honda eVTOL to provide inter-city (city-to-city) transportation, where the market size is expected to grow in the future.- Honda will create a new "mobility ecosystem" featuring Honda eVTOL at its core, connected with mobility products on the ground.To make the mobility in the skies Honda realized with its original HondaJet even more accessible for more people, Honda is developing its eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft by taking advantage of a wide range of Honda's core technologies.In addition to clean operation realized by electrification technologies, eVTOL features safety at a level equivalent to that of commercial passenger airplanes realized by its simple structure and decentralized propulsive system and quietness due to relatively small diameter of rotors. This makes it possible for eVTOL to take off and land in the middle of a city without causing noise issues. Because of such features, the development race for eVTOL aircraft is getting increasingly vigorous. However, all-electric eVTOL aircraft face a range issue due to limited battery capacity, therefore the realistic use area is limited to intra-city (inside city) transportation.To address this issue and realize user-friendly inter-city transportation with longer range, Honda will leverage its electrification technologies and develop Honda eVTOL equipped with a gas turbine hybrid power unit. Moreover, in addition to electrification technologies, Honda eVTOL will feature technologies Honda has amassed in a number of different areas such as combustion, aerodynamics and control technologies.Honda will strive to create new value for people by establishing a "mobility ecosystem" featuring eVTOL aircraft at its core, coordinated and integrated with mobility on the ground. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda and Google Collaborate on In-vehicle Connected Services

TOKYO, Sep 24, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda and Google today announced that the two companies have agreed to integrate Google's in-vehicle connected service into an all-new model that will come to market in the second half of 2022 in North America.Honda and Google have been collaborating since 2015 with the broader automotive industry to introduce the Android* platform to automobiles. As a result of this collaboration, Honda began adopting Android Auto* starting with the Accord in 2016. Android Auto optimizes smartphone functions for drivers and allows Honda vehicles to offer UX (user experience) that Honda customers can enjoy safely and comfortably.With the new collaboration with Google, Honda will further advance the UX for its customers.By seamlessly connecting mobility and people's daily lives through the collaboration between Honda's connected technologies and Google's advanced technologies, Honda will offer in-vehicle solutions that better suit the needs of customers. Key functions of Google built-inVoice assistant :Using Google Assistant installed to the on-board Display Audio, the driver can easily complete daily tasks through voice control while keeping eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel. Drivers can send messages, get directions, and control media, vehicle functions and compatible smart phone devices hands-free.Navigation:By integrating Google Maps to the vehicle, the familiar and personalized maps the user already enjoys on their smartphone, can be used on Display Audio in the vehicle. Moreover, the driver can talk to Google to do many things more easily while driving, including navigating home, getting an estimated time of arrival, finding the closest gas stations or EV charging stations, and checking the business hours of stores. In-vehicle apps:With Google Play, users can easily enjoy and download their favorite apps. Conveniently listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks directly from their vehicle without using their smartphones. A variety of in-vehicle apps offered on Google Play makes the time our customers spend in their vehicle more pleasant.Honda is planning to begin integrating Google built-in with the all-new model that will go on sale in the second half of 2022 in North America, then expand it globally in stages. Comments by Satoshi Takami, Operating Executive, Chief Officer in charge of MaaS Operations, Honda Motor Co., Ltd."It is our great pleasure to be able to offer new value for mobility and people's daily lives all around the world by combining Honda's strengths in advanced technologies in automobile development and Google's strengths in innovative information technologies. Honda will continue to take on challenges to create new value while rapidly addressing the transformation of mobility without being bound by the conventional wisdom of the automobile industry."* Google, Android Auto, Google Maps, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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First Time in the World, Honda Launches the All-New Honda BR-V in Indonesia with Totally New Design and More Advanced Features

Jakarta, Indonesia, Sep 23, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PT Honda Prospect Motor introduces the second generation of All-New Honda BR-V for the first time in the world at a virtual launch event on September 21, 2021. The second-generation Honda BR-V comes with a completely redesigned look and series of advanced technologies that are not only the first to be implemented in the model but also previously not available among all models in its segment.To develop the second generation of Honda BR-V, Honda conducted a long and in-depth study about the needs and driving habits of 7-seater SUV customers in Indonesia. Initially, Honda developed a concept model called the New 7 Seater eXcitement (N7X) to capture customers feedback on the concept that would became the second generation of Honda BR-V. After being exhibited in various cities in Indonesia, the N7X Concept received an overwhelmingly positive response from customers, which later became the basis for the development of the All-New Honda BR-V.In line with its initial development concept, the All-New Honda BR-V was designed to combine the tough characters of an SUV, the spaciousness and high utility of an MPV, with the fun to drive and fuel efficiency performance that has become the signature of Honda cars. Meanwhile, series of new features and technology introduced for the first time for the All-New Honda BR-V, such as Honda SENSINGTM, Honda LaneWatchTM, Remote Engine Start, Walk-Away Auto Lock, and Smart Entry System helped to create a new definition of driving experience for a 7-seater LSUV in its class.Combining SUV Design with MPV ComfortThe exterior of All-New Honda BR-V presents a dynamic body shape, with strong body lines that run from the front to the back of the body. From the front side, the All-New Honda BR-V features an aggressive and sporty look of an SUV. It also features a newly designed LED Headlamp equipped with an LED Daytime Running Light that integrates with the front grille. On the rear side, the All-New Honda BR-V sports a newly designed Rear Combi Lamp equipped with LED Light Bars, also designed to blend with the body lines. Finally, the toughness of its presence is enhanced with an aggressive new 17" alloy wheel design.All-New Honda BR-V provides efficiently-designed cockpit area to create comfortable and spacious space for the driver and passengers, completed with 1st Row Console Armrest and 2nd Row Seat Armrest to ensure passengers in each row experience a more enjoyable time inside the cabin. The All-New Honda BR-V also provides more power outlets at the front, middle, and rear seats, for easier gadget connection and charging. For the driver, a 4.2" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Display is located on the dashboard to display various important information while driving such as Honda SENSINGTM functions, average fuel consumption, mileage, and remaining fuel. Meanwhile, a 7" touch screen displays audio equipped with various functions including Smartphone Connection and a Hands-Free Telephone available for driver and passenger convenience.More leather materials has been added for the cabin, including for the armrests, door panels, and dashboard. The spacious and flexible storage spaces also have been increased, including on the armrests, small items storage, cup holders in the console area, sun visor with makeup mirror and lamp, storage compartments with many pockets behind the seats, up to 8 water bottle holders and a 3rd-row seats that can be folded up with 50/50 configuration.A New Definition of Driving EnjoymentAll-New Honda BR-V powered by a new 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine with a maximum power of 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 N.m at 4,300 rpm, to produce powerful yet comfortable driving performance in various road conditions. The improved engine is also supported by a new CVT transmission system, resulting in better fuel efficiency and more powerful performance as well environmentally friendly emission complied to EURO 4 standard.All-New Honda BR-V is also equipped with advanced features such as Remote Engine Start to start the engine and AC automatically before entering the car. Other features include Walk Away Auto Lock to automatically lock the doors when the driver walked at least 2 meters or more from the car, Honda LaneWatchTM to give provide wider view of the blind spot area, Smart Entry System to unlock the vehicle without using a key and Auto Foldable Side Door Mirror with LED Turning Signal that will be retracted when the car is locked.In terms of safety, the All New Honda BR-V is now equipped with advanced safety technology of Honda SENSINGTM. The implementation of Honda SENSINGTM technology is the first time for Honda BR-V model in Indonesia, after previously available in higher segment models sucah as Honda Odyssey, Honda Accord and Honda CR-V. Honda SENSINGTM is a series of advanced safety technologies that provide comprehensive protection for drivers and passengers by providing warnings and automatically take action to reduce the risk of accidents. Honda SENSINGTM technology on All New Honda BR-V includes:- Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN), a system that will inform the driver of the start of the preceding car. At the time of stops such as waiting at a traffic light, the system will alert the driver about the departure of the preceding car.- Collision Mitigation Brake SystemTM (CMBSTM), a system that can detect a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle and determines there is a potential for a collision, will warn the driver with an audio and multi-information display alerts. In an emergency, the system will apply strong braking to stop or slow down the vehicle to help avoid the collision or reduce the damage.- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), a system that can reduce the driver's burden by supporting steering operation to keep driving along the center of a lane while driving on a highway.- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), a system that can supports steering operation when the vehicle is likely to stray from the lane. When the vehicle is likely to be strayed from the lane without a turning sign, steering vibration and visual warning are provided.- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), support function to keep a distance with a preceding car. When driving on a highway, the system supports acceleration and braking operation to reduce the load on the driver. - Auto-High Beam, help ensure driver's good visibility by switching between low and high beams automatically when driving at night.Masayuki Igarashi, Chief Officer for Regional Operations (Asia & Oceania), Honda Motor Co., Ltd., President and CEO, Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in his remarks said, "Indonesia is one of Honda's most important markets in the Asia and Oceania for both production and sales. Therefore, we continue to develop new models and services to meet the demand from customers around the world, including Indonesia. The All-New Honda BR-V was developed to define a new generation of style, comfort, and performance for enjoy of driving for Indonesian customers."Takehiro Watanabe as President Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor said, "Honda is very proud to present the second generation of All New Honda BR-V which was developed especially to meet the needs of Indonesian customers. All-New Honda BR-V will also be mass-produced locally in Indonesia by presenting a more attractive design, completed with the latest technology and features that is the first in its segment. We believe that All-New Honda BR-V will strengthen Honda's position, especially in the LSUV segment in Indonesia."PT Honda Prospect Motor first introduced the Honda BR-V in 2015. Until now, Honda BR-V continues to be well received by customers in Indonesia with total retail sales of 76,846 units. Globally, Honda BR-V has sold more than 255,000 units and Indonesia is the country with the highest sales contribution of 30%. Honda BR-V is also greatly received by customers in Indonesia and has received 12 prestigious awards.All New Honda BR-V available in 5 color options: Premium Opal White Pearl (new color), Taffeta White, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, and Crystal Black Pearl. (colors available for Indonesian market). Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Shares First Information on the New NSX Type S, the Final Model of the Second-generation NSX Supercar

TOKYO, Aug 3, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today released initial information on the new limited production NSX Type S, which is scheduled to be officially introduced before the end of the month. Striving to be a model with outstanding dynamic performance, yet that anyone can be comfortable driving, the second-generation NSX was introduced in August 2016, inheriting the "human-centered supercar" concept put forward by the first-generation NSX. Moreover, the second-generation NSX proposes a "New Sports eXperience," made possible by this new-era supercar which features three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD, an original Honda electrification technology, and realizes high-level responsiveness and handling performance, not possible with an engine alone. The new NSX Type S will be the final model of the second-generation NSX, and the development team pursued enhancements to performance and design with the goal to create a model that goes beyond all NSX models that came before. Initial information on the NSX Type S released today is available at the following URL.URL：https://www.honda.co.jp/NSX/new/ (Japanese only)- NSX Type S: A special model developed with gratitude to Honda customers.The history of the second-generation NSX will conclude in December 2022 when the final NSX Type S is produced. The NSX Type S is the culmination of the challenges Honda took on for the second-generation NSX, and it is a special model Honda developed as an expression of gratitude toward customers who have loved NSX to date. The development team pursued the further improvement of driving performance and the sharp and beautiful presence and strived to offer the "joy of driving" and "joy of driving a vehicle at the will of the driver" as well as the "joy of owning" a special vehicle.With the addition of a new, limited matte color, the NSX Type S featuring enhanced attractiveness as a supercar model will be launched with limited sales of 350 units worldwide (30 units in Japan, 320 units outside Japan).- NSX represents the challenges Honda took on while advancing itself with the times.NSX represents the challenges Honda took on in creating cars and other products desired by people of the times. NSX has provided super sports experiences customers can enjoy in a broad range of driving situations including daily commuting, driving on winding roads and sports driving on a racing circuit. Moreover, NSX has played a role in the Honda/Acura brand by making a significant contribution to motorsports activities as well.The first-generation NSX, which went on sale in 1990, realized a significant weight reduction by adopting an all-aluminum monocoque body, a world's first for mass-production vehicles. As a new-generation midship sportscar that brought together state-of-the-art technologies of the time and achieved both excellent dynamic performance and ease of driving at a high level, the first-generation NSX was well received by customers around the world.While holding firm to the concept of "human-centered supercar" inherited from the first-generation NSX and adopting Honda's original and advanced electrification technologies, the second-generation NSX was developed and introduced in 2016 to provide more customers with the "joy of driving" generated by a sense of oneness between the driver and vehicle. Moreover, NSX has been supplied globally from the Performance Manufacturing Center in the U.S., which realized harmony between the craftmanship of skilled engineers and innovative advanced production technologies.- Inheriting the Challenging Spirit - New challenge toward a new era.By leveraging human resources and technologies amassed through the development and advancement of NSX in creating cars and other products in the future, Honda will continue to take on new challenges to continue offing the "joy of driving" to its customers with electrified and new-value mobility products yet to be created.Finally, Honda would like to express its sincere gratitude to all customers and fans who have enjoyed and loved NSX. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Motul powers Honda motorbikes to a weekend full of victories

Motul and Honda enjoyed a long standing relationship, working together to develop superior racing grade engine oils for Honda motorbike engines. Over the July 17 and 18 weekend, Honda racing teams showcased how this collaboration with the French oil manufacturer has resulted in amazing results. F.C.C. TSR Honda France took their first win of the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 season at the 12 Hours of Estoril in Portugal. Similarly, Motul-powered Team HRC secured the overall victory at MXGP of The Netherlands. It was an incredible weekend to celebrate for Motul, helping Honda achieve success across multiple championships. F.C.C. TSR Honda France celebrate their win on the podium The FIM EWC witnessed spectacular racing as the series shifted to the famous Cicuito do Esotril on the Portuguese Riviera. Notwithstanding some of the hottest temperatures of the year, F.C.C. TSR Honda France rose to the occasion and secured an emphatic win. Honda's collaboration with Motul over the last few decades has led to the development of the Motul 300V Factory Line Racing Kit Oil 2376H 0W-30 ESTER Core®, engineered specifically for the CBR1000RR engine. The Honda EWC bike has proved to be highly compatible with this lubricant, delivering superior power output without compromising reliability. The 300V lubricant helped keep the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP reliable for more than 400 laps. The other Motul-powered Honda team, National Motos, was able to take a well-deserved podium finish in the Superstock class. They were also awarded the Dunlop Independent Trophy for a second race running. The strong results of both Honda teams was a testament to the performance the Motul 300V can deliver. The EWC Honda team had no trouble dealing with the conditions The fourth round of the FIM MXGP in The Netherlands took place in Oss on Sunday. Tim Gasjer from Team HRC went into the weekend as the championship leader. Motul has enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Team HRC, providing them with lubricants for the highly demanding Motocross competition and achieving championship success over the previous years. Team HRC's CRF450RW uses the Motul 300V Factory Line Off Road 5W-40 4T to ensure high performance and reliability throughout the race. The lubricant is able to perform at high RPM levels and protects the bike engine from shocks and stress experienced in the dirt racing competition. Tim Gasjer achieved P3 in the first race and P2 in the second race, awarding him the overall victory for the weekend and extending his championship lead. Tim Gasjer from Team HRC took the overall win at the MXGP in Netherlands F.C.C. TSR Honda France sit just 5 points behind championship leaders Motul's association with Honda is the perfect example of the French company's philosophy of developing and testing products in a racing application before making it available to a wider customer base. The high performance characteristic of the 300V has been detrimental to the championship success the lubricant has been able to attain for so many years, powering numerous teams to victory. Motul continues to work with OEMs to improve and innovate their products, providing the best results for their customers. The Honda teams' achievements over the third weekend of July proved once again how well Motul 300V works to provide performance. National Motos put up a great fight to carve their way into the podium places Team HRC extended their lead in the MXGP championship FIM EWC QUALIFYING RESULTS #5 F.C.C TSR Honda France CBR1000RR - P3 in EWC class, P3 Overall (1:39.309)Josh Hook | Yuki Takahashi | Mike Di Meglio#55 National Motos CBR1000RR - P4 in Superstock class, P13 Overall (1:41.233)Stéphane Egea | Guillaume Antiga | Enzo BoulomFIM EWC RACE RESULTS#5 F.C.C TSR Honda France CBR1000RR - P1 in EWC class, P1 Overall (417 laps completed, Fastest Lap - 1:39.801)Josh Hook | Yuki Takahashi | Mike Di Meglio#55 National Motos CBR1000RR - P2 in Superstock class, P9 Overall (407 laps completed, Fastest Lap - 1:41.171)Stéphane Egea | Guillaume Antiga | Enzo BoulomFIM MXGP RACE RESULTS#243 Team HRC CRF450RW – P3 in Grand Prix Race 1 (20 Points), P2 in Grand Prix Race 2 (22 Points), P1 Overall (42 Points)Tim Gajser ABOUT MOTULMotul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motul Tech activity.Unanimously recognised for more than 150 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology: 300V lubricant. 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the Motul 300V.Motul is a partner to many manufacturers and racing teams in order to further their technological development in motorsports. It has invested in many international competitions as an official supplier for teams in: Road racing, Trials, Enduro, Endurance, Superbike, Supercross, Rallycross, World GT1, 24 Hours of Le Mans (cars and motorcycles), 24 Hours of Spa, Le Mans Series, Andros Trophy, Paris-Dakar, 8 Hours of Suzuka, Bol d'Or, Daytona 200-mile motorcycle race.MOTUL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd1A International Business Park, #06-03Singapore 609933www.motul.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Reaches 15 Million-unit Mark in Cumulative Power Products Production in China

TOKYO, Jul 14, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda today announced that the company has reached the 15 million-unit mark in cumulative power products production in China.Ever since it started local production of power products in China in 2002, Honda has been offering a variety of power products which support the daily lives of a wide range of customers. Centering around core general-purpose engine technologies, Honda's power products lineup includes products that serve as the "power" to help people in their daily lives, such as lawnmowers and tillers, as well as products that create energy, such as generators. In 2011, in order to offer products which are rooted in the daily lives of Chinese customers and accurately reflect their needs, Honda established a local R&D Center at its local subsidiary, Jialing-Honda Motors Co., Ltd. [currently Honda Power Products (China) Co., Ltd.], through which Honda has been introducing various locally-developed power products for the agricultural equipment market in China, including trimmers and tillers. A broad range of China-made Honda power products is currently being exported to more than 100 countries and helping customers in China and all around the world. Especially, in recent years, an increasing number of Honda power products developed locally in China, and perfected through research on various use environments in China, are being exported to the rest of Asia, also demonstrating their true value in the global market. As a result, power products business in China has been one of the pillars that supports Honda's global power products business.Based on the spirit of "utilizing technology to help people," which Honda has been pursuing since its founding, and through Life Creation business in China, Honda will continue taking on challenges to offer new value which makes daily lives more enjoyable for customer all around the world. Milestones toward reaching the 15 million-unit mark in cumulative power products production in China: Jan. 1993 - Jialing-Honda Motors Co., Ltd. was established.*Aug. 2002 - Production of power products in China began.Mar. 2004 - Cumulative power products production reached 100,000 units.Mar. 2007 - Cumulative production reached 1 million units.Jul. 2011 - R&D Center of Jialing-Honda Motors Co., Ltd. was established.Jan. 2015 - Production of first locally-developed products, UMQ435 (trimmer), began. Nov. 2017 - Cumulative production reached 10 million units.Dec. 2019 - Honda (HMCI) acquired equity shares from Chongqing Jialing Industrial Co., Ltd. and made Jialing-Honda Motors Co., Ltd. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honda. Jul. 2020 - Jialing-Honda Motors Co., Ltd. changed the company name to Honda Power Products (China) Co., Ltd.Jul. 2021 - Cumulative production reached 15 million units.* Jialing-Honda Motors Co., Ltd. was established as a joint venture company to focus on the production and sales of motorcycle engines and motorcycles. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Issues “Honda Sustainability Report 2021”

TOKYO, Jul 14, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today issued the "Honda Sustainability Report 2021" outlining Honda's approach to sustainability as well as initiatives Honda has undertaken based on key challenges identified.The Sustainability Report summarizes Honda's corporate activities including: 1) The direction of Honda's initiatives under the new management structure and the determination of top management regarding its new environmental and safety goals, and 2) the linkages between Honda's key initiatives to fulfill its 2030 Vision and the Company's contributions towards the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Throughout 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to stay at home, keep social distancing and deal with shortages in health products and medical equipment. However, Honda associates from across the world worked as one team to maintain close ties with local communities through Honda products, technologies and manpower. This report also highlights Honda's major activities undertaken under the world-wide pandemic.This report is in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI")'s "Comprehensive" option which is one of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards*. The GRI Standards also define the GRI Content Index, which is a sustainability reporting template that offers a quick overview of reported sustainability information. As with last year, GRI verified the accuracy of the GRI Content Index of this year's Sustainability Report.Honda intends to continue reporting to its stakeholders about how the corporate activities of the Honda and its group companies are connected to society in various ways. Moreover, Honda will incorporate stakeholder feedback to Honda's sustainability-focused management for the future to increase its corporate value and to better contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. With that, Honda will strive to be a company society wants to exist.Honda Sustainability Report 2021Top page for the Japanese language versionhttps://www.honda.co.jp/sustainability/Top page for the English language versionhttps://global.honda/about/sustainability/report.html*The international non-financial reporting standards published by the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), a global institution and a collaborating center of UNEP (United Nations Environment Program), that develops globally applicable standards for sustainability reporting. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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New Honda Prologue SUV Begins Next Chapter in Brand’s EV Direction in North America

Torrance, Calif., Jun 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda today announced that its first new volume battery-electric vehicle will be named "Prologue," signaling a new electrified era that will lead to the company's vision for 100% zero emission vehicle sales in North America by 2040. An all-new SUV coming to market in early 2024, the battery-electric Honda Prologue will be highly competitive with the functionality expected by Honda customers. More specific details about the new vehicle will be released over the coming months, and Honda will engage with prospective EV customers throughout the launch starting with a new webpage at https://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/prologue.In addition to the Honda Prologue, the company will introduce an all-electric Acura SUV in the 2024 calendar year. Both will utilize the highly flexible global EV platform powered by Ultium batteries based on the company's strategic partnership with General Motors. Honda also plans to launch a new series of EV models in the second half of the decade based on a new e:Architecture, with development led by Honda."Our first volume Honda BEV will begin our transition to electrification and the name Honda Prologue signals the role it will play in leading to our zero-emission future," said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of American Honda. "The Prologue will provide our customers with a battery-electric SUV with the excellent functionality and packaging they've come to expect from Honda."In April 2021, Honda global CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, announced a vision to achieve carbon-neutrality for its products and corporate activities by 2050, including key targets for sales of electrified vehicles. This vision calls for the sales ratio of battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles in North America to progress from 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035 to 100% by 2040. Honda Electrified Vehicle History Honda has a long history of leadership in bringing electrified vehicles to market in the U.S., beginning almost a quarter century ago with the EV Plus electric vehicle (1997); to America's first hybrid, the Honda Insight (1999); the Honda FCX (2002), the industry's first fuel cell vehicle in the hands of individual customers, and the Clarity series (2017). As Honda prepares for the launch of Prologue, the company will introduce hybrid-electric systems to more core models to continue to reduce CO2 emissions and bridge customers to the volume battery-elecric vehicles now in development."We know customers who have a good experience with a hybrid vehicle are more likely to buy a battery electric vehicle in the future," said Gardner. "Our strategy is focused on introducing a higher percentage of hybrids in core models in the near term, making a committed effort to achieve higher volume leading to the introduction of our Honda Prologue."Honda achieved record sales of electrified vehicles in each of the past three years, with that sales momentum continuing in 2021. Led by CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid, Honda has just recorded its best-ever first-half year of electrified vehicle sales. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Holds World Premiere of the All-new Civic Hatchback

TOKYO, Jun 24, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held the world premiere of the all-new Civic Hatchback, which is scheduled to go on sale this fall. Honda is planning to make the official announcement of this new model in August.All-new Civic HatchbackAt the world premiere, which was held online, Honda unveiled the exterior and interior designs of the all-new Civic Hatchback and announced advancements made to the vehicle's dynamic performance. Honda also announced plans to begin sales of both the hybrid version of the all-new Civic, equipped with the e:HEV(1), Honda's original 2-motor hybrid system, and the all-new Civic Type R, in 2022. The archived video of the world premiere is available for viewing at the followingURL: https://youtu.be/vMkhRoFRJ14Overview of the all-new Civic HatchbackGrand Concept - Sokai (Exhilarating) Civic:Honda strived to create a car that is both approachable and has a special presence, making all occupants feel refreshed. Delving deeply into the "human-centric" approach, which is the basis of Honda's automobile development, Honda advanced the Civic Hatchback based on occupant-centric ideas such as "designs" that create an expansive feeling that lightens occupants' spirits, "dynamics" which provide a high-quality driving experience and the "HMI" (human-machine interface) which can be used intuitively. Packaging:Pleasing visibility for occupants was realized by featuring a cabin space with an expansive feeling and a wide horizontal viewing angle. Moreover, by further emphasizing the conventional "low & wide" body of Civic, packaging unique only to the all-new Civic was created achieving both high stability and dynamic performance. Exterior:In addition to the pursuit of a cabin that makes driving easier and gives occupants a more expansive feeling, the exterior design team strived to create a beautiful car with excellent frontal visibility by designing the vehicle with coupe-like and flowing proportions. For the sharp and sporty frontal look, thin LED headlights and a honeycomb grille were adopted. The low and wide rear was designed to emphasize the excellent stance of the vehicle. Interior:By creating visually noiseless interior forms, the team strived to realize a cabin space which enables the occupants to enjoy exhilarating and pleasant mobility experiences. Moreover, the team pursued the tactile quality of switches and the spatial design, which resonate with the users' sensibilities, and created a cabin space that provides a pleasant view for all occupants.Dynamics:Every detail of vehicle dynamics was further matured in order to offer customers high-quality, sporty and new mobility experiences. The all-new Civic Hatchback enables the driver to feel a sense of oneness with the vehicle by offering sporty and integrated steering that makes the driver feel as if they are having a conversation with the surface of the road. The vehicle also offers engine sound that feels consistent with the acceleration. As for the transmission, the all-new Civic Hatchback offers the choice of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or 6-speed manual transmission(6MT), enabling customers to experience a further advanced "joy of driving."Honda SENSING:The all-new Civic Hatchback features the latest Honda SENSING(2) suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies equipped with a front wide view camera and a high-speed image processing chip. Including the addition of Traffic Jam Assist, Honda SENSING functions were further advanced and enhanced compared to those included for the previous generation Civic. Moreover, to assist safer driving, an available Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)(3) provides excellent long-range visibility at night without excessive glaring in the eyes of the drivers of oncoming vehicles, was adopted for the first time for any Honda model.(1) e:HEV is a communication name for Honda's 2-motor hybrid system, which is positioned as Honda's core electrification technology(2) There is a limit to the capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability) of individual functions of Honda SENSING. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each Honda SENSING function and drive safely while paying constant attention to your surroundings. For more details about Honda SENSING, please visit Honda SENSING website: https://global.honda/innovation/technology/automobile/Honda-Sensing.html*3Adaptive Driving Beam is available only for the EX grade. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Begins Company-wide Expansion of its New Business Creation Program, “IGNITION,” to Help Realize Ideas and Dreams of Honda Associates

TOKYO, Jun 11, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has begun expanding its new business creation program, IGNITION, to the entire company. IGNITION is a program that gives shape to the original technologies, ideas and designs of Honda associates and contributes to solving social issues and creating new value for people. The IGNITION program was initiated in 2017 by Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a Honda research and development subsidiary. Since it began, IGNITION has received many applications with new business ideas, and several proposals that have a high degree of compatibility with Honda business are already being pursued at Honda with an eye toward commercialization. In the meantime, there also were proposals that could deliver value to society more quickly if they were pursued through a startup business venture, taking advantage of the unique characteristics of startup companies; therefore, in 2020, IGNITION added an option to strive for commercialization of new business ideas through business ventures, in addition to commercialization inside Honda. Ashirase Inc., whose establishment was announced today, is the first business venture to originate from IGNITION. Moreover, in April 2021, Honda began evolving IGNITION as company-wide program which enables all Honda associates in Japan to take on the challenge of creating new businesses. By realizing the ideas and dreams of not only engineers, but also associates from various divisions including production, sales and administration divisions, Honda will create products and experiences that do not yet exist in the world, generating a "fresh breeze" in society. IGNITION is collaborating with a venture capital firm which participates in the final round of the evaluation as one of the jurors examining each proposal from the exacting perspective of an investor. Moreover, the proposers have access to advice and support from the venture capital firm during the evaluation process. About IGNITION:All full-time Honda associates in Japan are eligible to submit proposals regardless of their length of employment and assigned divisions. Ideas that pass the final evaluation process will be commercialized within Honda or by establishing a business startup company.In principle, the decision on commercialization will be made within a 6-month period, during which a taskforce team consists of internal specialists to be formed to support each proposer. The venture capital firm will provide advice and support to each proposer throughout the evaluation process. In order to ensure independence of the startup, the ratio of capital contribution by Honda will be limited to no more than 20%.Comment by Yasuhide Mizuno, IGNITION Chief Juror / Managing Officer of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.:"At Honda, there are many associates who have a passionate desire to help people and contribute to society using their original technologies and ideas. IGNITION is a program which fosters and gives shapes to such technologies and ideas of Honda associates and enables them to create new value that contribute to solving social issues. We are now expanding the program to include all associates in Japan, offering an option to take on a new challenge to start up their own business ventures. There are an extremely high hurdles set to start business ventures, however, we are hoping that IGNITION will trigger the further energizing of Honda's challenging spirit and enable us to generate a fresh breeze by going beyond our existing business to create new products and experiences that do not yet exist in the world." Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda to Begin Supplying Electrified Power Unit, eGX, for Commercial-Grade Work Equipment

TOKYO, May 31, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin supplying its eGX electrified DC power unit to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers for use as a power source in their small-sized work equipment. Starting next month (June 2021), Honda will begin supplying the eGX in Japan, then expanding into other regions such as Europe and the U.S. Honda is planning to exhibit the eGX at the upcoming World of Concrete Show 2021, which will be held from June 8 through 10 in the U.S. (Las Vegas).Honda eGX electrified power unit for small-sized work equipment (Left: Integrated type/ Right: Separated type)The eGX electrified power unit inherits the high reliability and excellent installation compatibility of Honda's GX Series general-purpose engines, which have been adopted by a large number of work equipment OEMs as a power source for various types of commercial-grade work equipment. Moreover, Honda enabled the installation of eGX to more types of work equipment by offering two types of the eGX, integrated and separate types, and also by ensuring the high compatibility with Honda GX Series engines. This was achieved by making the size of the engine-flange mounting holes and shaft dimensions identical to those of Honda GX series engines(1).Taking advantage of the characteristics of the electrified power unit, the eGX accommodates the needs of work equipment use in places where it is difficult to secure adequate ventilation and in use environments where users want to avoid equipment noise as much as possible, such as during nighttime and in residential areas. Moreover, the eGX improves operability and ease of maintenance, which will reduce the user's workload. The eGX also contributes to the users' zero-emission goals.(1) GX(R) 100/120Key features of the eGXMotor Performance- The eGX is equipped with a high-efficiency and high-power three-phase brushless DC motor (in class with maximum output of 2.0kW), which takes advantage of outstanding winding technology that Honda amassed through a long history of developing generators.- A high-rigidity motor with a sealed structure realizes vibration resistance and dust resistance that can withstand construction machinery uses.High compatibility with Honda GX Series engines- In consideration of compatibility with GX Series engines, the size of the engine-flange mounting holes and shaft dimensions were made the same as those of Honda GX (R) 100/120 engines.Convenience of the electrified power unit- The eGX enables clean and low-noise work in places where it is difficult to secure adequate ventilation such as inside underground tunnels and use environments where maintaining quiet is required such as during nighttime construction work in/near residential areas.- An easy start with simple switch operation.- Reduction of maintenance work. (No need for various maintenance, parts replacement and cleaning that is required for engines.)- Contribution to the realization of zero-emissions (of environmentally hazardous substances, namely HC, NOx and CO2).- Adoption of a detachable lithium-ion battery pack which is compatible with quick charging.For more information, please visit https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2021/p210531eng.html. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Aircraft Company Unveils the HondaJet Elite S

GREENSBORO, N.C., May 27, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Aircraft Company today revealed a new upgraded aircraft, the "HondaJet Elite S," at its first ever virtual product launch event themed "Innovation Continues: Elite S."The HondaJet Elite S features several upgrades that expand operational capability and improve flight operation. With an increased maximum takeoff weight of 200 lbs., customers can now fly up to 120 nm (138 mi) further* at a higher payload, or take an additional passenger* during their typical mission. Additionally, the new avionics features of FAA Data Comm and ACARS replace traditional voice commands with text-based messaging to improve the clarity and efficiency of communications. Combined with the newly introduced Advanced Steering Augmentation System (ASAS), the Elite S further reduces pilot workload and maximizes safety.Taking the HondaJet's signature exterior profile to the next level, the HondaJet Elite S introduces new styling with exclusive paint schemes available in Gunmetal, Luxe Gold, and Deep Sea Blue. These new color options are topped off with a signature Elite S logo, with the bold red S and further customization available depending on exterior color selections.While introducing the HondaJet Elite S, Honda Aircraft Company unveiled an Elite S with a special paint scheme, which represents the company's continued commitment to research and development of leading-edge technology to realize new possibilities and propose new value for business aviation."Since its introduction in 2018, the HondaJet Elite has achieved the best performance in its class while also being the most efficient, and with the new Elite S, we take another step forward in expanding the aircraft's capability," said Honda Aircraft Company's President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. "As a result of the innovation, design and engineering on the new Elite S, we are once again setting a new standard in business aviation."The HondaJet Elite S has inherited the aeronautical breakthroughs developed by Honda Aircraft Company, including the Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration, Natural Laminar Flow (NLF) fuselage nose and wing, composite fuselage and a highly customized avionics suite. The aircraft continues to be the most efficient, quietest, fastest, highest, and farthest-flying in its class.*additional range benefit begins to phase in above 650 lbs. of payload; additional passenger/payload benefit ranges from 170-200 lbs. depending on range of mission‐ Key new features of the HondaJet Elite S ‐Increased Gross Weight 200 lbs.- Carry additional payload for the same distance, or load more fuel and fly further with the same payload.Avionics Software Upgrade *optional featuresBuilding on the highly customized HondaJet avionics suite based on G3000, the Elite S introduces several new advanced features enabling more seamless communication and reduced pilot workload for more efficient operations.- FAA Data Comm: Functionality intended to replace traditional voice commands with text based messaging for departure clearance and enroute services where available in the United States.- ACARS: Enables text based messaging with both air traffic services and operation centers. Air traffic services include terminal information, terminal weather, and departure clearance from supported airports. ACARS also provides several functionalities for communicating with operation centers including: flight plan upload, messaging, weather, and automatic transmission of position reporting and Out/Off/On/In status.- COM3: This functionality allows the operator to disable the Datalink Mode of the radio and use it as a 3rd VHF, to increase dispatch reliability. This function will come with selection of FAA Data Comm and ACARS.Advanced Steering Augmentation System (ASAS)- Advanced Steering Augmentation System (ASAS) reduces pilot workload and enhances safety for missions in specific weather conditions.New Styling Options- New exterior paint schemes: Gunmetal, Luxe Gold, Deep Sea Blue- Several color options for the new Elite S logo with the bold red S as a standard offering.For more information, visit hondajet.com.About the HondaJet Elite SThe HondaJet Elite S is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying plane in its class. The HondaJet Elite S incorporates Honda Aircraft's many technological innovations, including the unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration, Natural Laminar Flow (NLF) nose and wing, and composite fuselage. The aircraft is also powered by the GE Honda Aero Engines HF120. All of these advancements contribute to the aircraft's superior performance, unparalleled efficiency and maximized fuselage space, making the aircraft's cabin the largest in its class. The HondaJet Elite S cabin features a full service galley, a private lavatory with optional belted seat and an industry first Bongiovi sound system. The aircraft sets the standard in safety and human-machine interface technology with an ergonomically designed cockpit and highly customized Garmin G3000 avionics suite.Honda Aircraft continues to be committed to improving lives through personal mobility, while living in a sustainable society. The HondaJet Elite S remains significantly more fuel efficient and emits less greenhouse gases than all other similarly sized twin-engine business jets. Certified for single pilot operations, the HondaJet Elite S continues to live up to the company's reputation for superior performance, efficiency, quality, and value.About Honda Aircraft CompanyHonda Aircraft Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Founded in 2006, Honda Aircraft's world headquarters is located in North Carolina, the birthplace of aviation. The challenging spirit upon which Mr. Soichiro Honda founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is alive today as Honda Aircraft fulfills one of Honda's longstanding dreams to advance human mobility skyward. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda e Triumphs at 2021 World Car Awards

TOKYO, Apr 22, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda has extended its outstanding winning streak with success in the 2021 World Car Awards. The Honda e added the World Urban Car of the Year title to its growing list of recent prestigious accolades, as well as being shortlisted in the top three of the overall World Car of the Year award. The Honda Jazz e:HEV also featured in the top three for the World Urban Car prize, as the Japanese brand dominated the category.Honda e AdvanceBoth the compact city cars are playing an important role in Honda's commitment to electrify 100% of its mainstream European automobile range by 2022.The Honda e, which is the brand's first fully electric vehicle (EV) for Europe, was awarded the 2021 World Urban Car of the Year accolade by a panel of 93 international journalists from 28 countries. The World Car Awards programme recognises excellence in Urban, Luxury, Performance and Design categories, with the Honda e recognised for its responsive and fun driving experience, exceptional in-car technology and connectivity, and stand-out contemporary design.Winning accolades around the world, the Honda e continues to set global benchmarks for contemporary car design and advanced e-mobility. Other successes for the popular compact EV include two 'Red Dot' awards for outstanding design, including 'Best of the Best 2020', and induction into the world-renowned Red Dot museum in Germany.The car, which made its debut as the Honda e Prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2019, also recently received the 'ECOBEST' title from the AUTOBEST jury and was named overall winner at the German Car of the Year 2021 awards with additional wins in the 'New Energy' category. Earlier this year it was also crowned "Best EV" in the Women's World Car of the Year 2021 awards.Honda e Large Project Leader, Tomofumi Ichinose, said: "We are truly honoured to receive such a prestigious award and would like to thank the judges on behalf of all Honda teams who strived to create this unique, advanced urban EV model. Honda e is an outstanding package for customers who want their car to play a central role in creating a seamless connection between various facets of their lives, while answering the challenge of zero-emission urban mobility. At the same time, our team wanted to create a design that was appealing to customers in a friendly, human way, not a cold and soulless piece of machinery."In addition to the success of the Honda e, the new hybrid-only Jazz e:HEV was also on the three-car shortlist for the World Urban Car award. The judging panel praised the Jazz for its efficient and responsive hybrid powertrain, clever packaging and impressive interior space and exceptional levels of comfort.The Jazz and Jazz Crosstar were recently recognised for achieving an outstanding balance of functionality, design and safety by the prestigious Red Dot Awards 2021, receiving the highly coveted 'Product Design' award. This internationally renowned accolade is only bestowed upon the highest quality products that excel in product, brand and communication design categories.Tom Gardner, Senior Vice President, ‎Honda Motor Europe said: "We are delighted with this result and for the continuing support of the World Car Awards organisation. When we develop our new products, we always strive to create something that is appreciated beyond just its specification. Cars which combine the core values of the Honda brand, while bringing new benefits for today. Cars that are different and always have the customer at their centre. It's incredibly rewarding to see these efforts recognised by the World Car Awards jury and we thank them for this accolade."The World Car Awards requires eligible vehicles to be on-sale in at least two major markets on two separate continents between 1st May 2020 and 1st May 2021. In addition the vehicle must be produced in volumes of at least 5,000 units per year, be a maximum of 4.20 meters in overall length and be approved for operation on public roads. Now in its 17th year, the award aims to reflect the reality of what car owners around the world need, as well as to recognise, reward and inspire excellence, leadership and innovation in a rapidly changing automotive industry. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Exhibits the World Premiere of the “Honda SUV e:prototype” at Auto Shanghai 2021

TOKYO, Apr 20, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda exhibited the world premiere of the Honda SUV e:prototype, a prototype model of the first Honda-brand electric vehicle (EV) in China, at Auto Shanghai 2021 (The 19th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, Media days: April 19-20, Trade days: April 21-23, Public days: April 24-28, 2021).In China, Honda will introduce 10 Honda-brand EV models within five years. The mass-production model based on the Honda SUV e:prototype is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2022 as the symbolic first Honda-brand EV in China. Moreover, striving to attain its goal to "realize carbon neutrality by 2050," Honda will evolve a number of comprehensive strategies while viewing the "electrified society" from a broad perspective beyond the electrification of products.The exhibit at the Honda automobile booth is showcasing the comprehensive lineup of Honda's electrified vehicles consisting of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV models. This includes the world premiere of the Breeze PHEV, GAC Honda's first(1) plug-in hybrid model.In addition, the technology presentation booth is exhibiting the third-generation Honda CONNECT which was introduced last month (March 2021) in China and Honda's omnidirectional ADAS(2) the next-generation advanced safety and driver-assistive system, enabling visitors to experience new technologies that contribute to the safety and comfort of everyday mobility.Key products/technologies on displayHonda SUV e:prototypeBased on Honda dynamics technologies, the Honda SUV e:prototype pursued dynamic, yet smooth acceleration performance and realized performance that enables the driver to feel the "joy of driving" in abundance. Moreover, in addition to futuristic designs, this prototype model features the third-generation of Honda CONNECT that offers a number of advanced functions such as everyday connectivity, smartphone link and OTA(3) updates based on a highly sophisticated voice-recognition interface. These features enable this model to provide its users with a fresh and fun-filled value of mobility. Breeze PHEVThe Breeze PHEV is a new plug-in hybrid model that combines the advantages of an EV and a hybrid vehicle. Developed based on Honda's original 2-motor hybrid system, SPORT HYBRID i-MMD, the plug-in hybrid system for this model realizes an "EV-like feel" and a torqueful drive in virtually all areas of everyday driving while eliminating customers' range anxiety during a long drive.The Breeze PHEV is scheduled to go on sale in China in the second half of 2021 as the first plug-in hybrid model introduced by GAC Honda.Third-generation Honda CONNECTThe third-generation Honda CONNECT is a connected service which seamlessly connects the users' mobility and daily lives to bring new value to everyday mobility. Based on the AI personal assistant equipped with highly sophisticated voice recognition capability, this third-generation Honda CONNECT offers functions full of advanced value, including functions to enable operation of smart home appliances and online shopping while driving, operation of the vehicle through a smartphone link such as a digital key and OTA updates. Moreover, the Honda CONNECT will offer more new and smart mobility experiences through the latest navigation and entertainment functions.The third-generation Honda CONNECT will become available starting with new models Honda will launch in China in the second half of 2021.(1) GAC Honda's first Honda-brand model equipped with plug-in hybrid system. (2) Advanced driver-assistive systems.(3) Over-the-air updates: Wireless delivery of software updates. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Overview of Honda and Acura Exhibits for Auto Shanghai 2021

BEIJING, China, Apr 8, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, today announced the overview of Honda and Acura exhibits for the 19th International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2021), which will take place in Shanghai, China (Media days: April 19-20, Trade days: April 21-23, Public days: April 24-28, 2021).The exhibit will include the world premiere of a prototype model of the first Honda-brand electric vehicle (EV) in China, as well as the world premiere of a new plug-in hybrid model.The Honda exhibit at its automobile booth will showcase the comprehensive lineup of Honda's electrified vehicles consisting of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV models. The technology presentation booth will exhibit the third-generation Honda CONNECT recently announced in China and Honda's omnidirectional ADAS,* the next-generation advanced safety and driver-assistive system, enabling visitors to experience new technologies that contribute to safety and comfort of everyday mobility.The Honda motorcycle booth will exhibit the lineup of Honda's FUN-filled motorcycle models. This will include new models that further enhance the lineup sold through Honda Wing, a dedicated sales channel for Honda's mid-size motorcycles, which was newly launched last month (March 2021) in China, as well as the announcement of new models to be introduced to Honda DreamWing, a dedicated sales channel for Honda's large-size motorcycle models.* Advanced Driver Assistance SystemFor more information, visit https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2021/4210408eng.html. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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A.P. Honda, Thai Honda Manufacturing and HPD have merged to form a new company named “Thai Honda Manufacturing” combining their sales and production capabilities

BANGKOK, Apr 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda announced an amalgamation of A.P. Honda Co., Ltd., Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and HPD Co., Ltd., a shareholding company, -- forming a new company named "Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd." The establishment of the new company was effective on the 31st of March 2021."This amalgamation will strengthen Honda motorcycle operations in Thailand, making the brand more responsive to customers and ready for future market needs" said Mr. Masayuki Igarashi, Chief Officer for Regional Operations (Asia & Oceania), Honda Motor Co., Ltd.The new company will combine the strengths of each company with a focus on delivering new motorcycles and power products that exceed customer expectations. This amalgamation will also eliminate redundancies, and increase speed and accuracy.Mr. Shigeto Kimura, former president of A.P. Honda Co., Ltd. will be in charge as the first president of the new company to ensure a smooth consolidation of sales and production sides.There will be no change in the distribution channel of Honda motorcycles and power products in Thailand for the time being. Honda Wing Center network will still distribute Honda motorcycles while Honda BigWing network will serve customers with its big bikes (400cc or above). CUB House, the showroom for value-added products, will still run its business without any change. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Motul and Honda Racing Corporation Aim for the Top in World Super Bike Partnership

Singapore, Mar 31, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - One of Motul's longest-standing and most valued OEM partners is Honda, and the two companies have developed and enjoyed over many decades a dedicated technical collaboration and proud support of Honda's HRC factory racing teams in many different motorsport arenas. At the start of 2020 Honda returned to the Motul FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) as a full factory squad. Team HRC Riders Alvaro Bautista (L) and Leon Haslam (R) & Team HRC Manager Leon Camier (C) Team HRC Rider Alvaro Bautista #19 Team HRC Rider Leon Haslam #91 Team HRC Alvaro Bautista #19 Pre-Season Test Team HRC Leon Haslam #91 Pre-Season TestNow, for the 2021 season, Team HRC and its two riders, Alvaro Bautista and Leon Haslam, will benefit further from Motul's support as Official Lubricant Partner. Having made great steps forward with every race in 2020, there is only one aim for this season: the top!A partnership with strength in depthThe trust and deeply cooperative working relationship that has developed over the years has seen Motul contribute to the performance, reliability and efficiency of HRC's competition models over all terrains including circuits, off-road and desert. The strength of this partnership has resulted in multiple victories in many different championships, most notably three wins for HRC at the Dakar Rally - the first being in 1989 and the most recent being this year, 2021. It has also led to several championship titles with Team HRC in MXGP including 2019 and 2020 in the hands of their super-dominant star rider Tim Gajser.Smoothing the way with MotulTogether with Motul, Team HRC has been continuing development of the CBR1000RR-RR FIREBLADE, with continual feedback to engineers in Japan. Among Motul's international R & D centers is one in Japan whose engineers collaborate with HRC's engine development department on a range of different projects including the development of high-tech synthetic lubricants. Principal among these is the tailor-made Motul 300V Factory Line Racing Kit Oil 2376H 0W-30 fully synthetic engine oil which will be used alongside the Motocool Factory Line and MC CARE range of products.The viscosity grade 0W-30, 100% synthetic lubricant yields a low traction coefficient thanks to the EsterCore technology, generating a friction reduction and therefore providing a significant gain in engine power.Nicolas Zaugg, Motul Chief Value Officer: "We are delighted to be extending our great working relationship with Honda and HRC to WorldSBK. The collaborative vision and technological partnership we have developed together is the perfect example of Motul's living laboratory philosophy-developing and testing experimental products in a racing application before offering them for sale to a wider customer base. It's a win-win deal as far as we are concerned."Tetsuhiro Kuwata, HRC Director - General Manager Race Operations Management Division: "We are pleased to announce Motul as Official Sponsor of our factory Team HRC in the highly competitive 2021 FIM Motul Superbike World Championship, thereby extending the relationship between our brands and further strengthening what is a very important project for us, with our CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP. Honda and Motul each boast a long and successful history in high-level motorsport competition around the world, both brands being driven by the constant pursuit of victory and by the strong belief that the racing arena is the ideal setting in which to grow our human capital and develop our know-how and technology. In doing so, we offer our customers the best possible products, while bringing joy and excitement to our fans around the world. We are living in a time of great challenges, but we are ready to fight to achieve our mutual goals, which we will pursue with determination, positivity, and confidence in the future."About MotulMotul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motul Tech activity.Unanimously recognised for more than 150 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology: 300V lubricant.Motul is a partner to many manufacturers and racing teams in order to further their technological development in motorsports. It has invested in many international competitions as an official supplier for teams in: Road racing, Trials, Enduro, Endurance, Superbike, Supercross, Rallycross, World GT1, 24 Hours of Le Mans (cars and motorcycles), 24 Hours of Spa, Le Mans Series, Andros Trophy, Paris-Dakar, 8 Hours of Suzuka, Bol d'Or, Daytona 200-mile motorcycle race.MOTUL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd1A International Business Park, #06-03Singapore 609933www.motul.com

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