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Honda to Begin Sales of Legend with New Honda SENSING Elite

TOKYO, Mar 4, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin lease sales in Japan, on March 5, 2021, of the all-new Legend equipped with Honda SENSING Elite.Legend Hybrid EX - Honda SENSING EliteStriving to realize a collision-free society based on its global safety slogan, "Safety for Everyone," Honda has long been at the forefront globally in researching and developing safety technologies. With a vision to encourage people to explore their curiosity and to realize a joyous future where everyone can go anywhere freely with total peace of mind, Honda is introducing this Legend model equipped with the Honda SENSING Elite which represents the new step forward in the area of advanced safety technology.Honda SENSING Elite is a variation of Honda SENSING, a suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies currently available for Honda vehicles around the world. The name "Elite" represents the outstanding and "elite" technologies included in this latest variation.One of the "elite" technologies is the "Traffic Jam Pilot" function, an advanced technology qualifying for Level 3 automated driving (conditional automated driving in limited area), for which Honda has received type designation from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).(1) Traffic Jam Pilot technology enables the automated driving system to drive the vehicle under certain conditions, instead of the driver, such as when the vehicle is in congested traffic on an expressway.(2)For vehicle control, the system determines the position of the vehicle and road conditions using data from the 3-dimensional high-definition maps and the global navigation satellite system (GNSS(3)) and detects the vehicle's 360-degree surroundings using a number of external sensors. At the same time, the system tracks the conditions of the driver using the monitoring camera mounted inside the vehicle. Based on such a wide range of information, the main ECU makes proper recognitions, predictions and decisions and applies a high-level control of acceleration, braking and steering to assist the driver to achieve high-quality and smooth driving.Placing the highest priority on safety and reliability, the system development employed simulations where a total of approximately 10 million pattens of possible real-world situations were simulated, and a number of demonstration tests were conducted while driving test vehicles on expressways for a total of approximately 1.3 million kilometers (800,000 miles). Moreover, the system incorporates redundant system design paying due consideration to safety and reliability in case some kind of problem occurs to any of the devices.Exterior equipment designed exclusively for this all-new Legend model includes blue accessory lights and a dedicated aluminum wheel. A number of sensors are embedded to make them less noticeable so that dignity and a stately appearance befitting a flagship sedan are further enhanced while discreetly calling out the fact that it is a vehicle equipped with automated driving equipment.Interior equipment exclusive to this model includes Honda SENSING Elite indicator lights which feature carefully selected respective positions, sizes, colors, brightness and other details, as well as the 12.3-inch full-LCD graphic meter. This equipment was adopted with due consideration to enabling the driver to intuitively understand the operating status of the system, driving situation and requests for the transfer of control back to the driver issued by the system.(1) Reception of the type designation was announced on November 11. 2020.Please refer to the press release: https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2020/4201111eng.html(2) There is a limit to the capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability) of individual functions of Honda SENSING Elite. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each Honda SENSING Elite function and drive safely while paying constant attention to your surroundings. Please remain in condition where you can respond to the handover request issued by the system, and immediately resume driving upon the handover request.(3) GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System, a collective name for satellite positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems.For more information, visit https://global.honda/newsroom/. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President & CEO

TOKYO, Feb 19, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that at a meeting of the company's Board of Directors held today, Toshihiro Mibe, currently the company's Senior Managing Director, was named the next President and Representative Director, effective April 1, 2021. Mibe will succeed Takahiro Hachigo, the current President and Representative Director, who will become a Director, effective April 1, 2021.Mibe is scheduled to become Director, President and Representative Executive Officer* (CEO) with the resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held in June 2021, at which time Hachigo will retire from the company.During the approximately six years since he ascended to the presidency in 2015, in the face of a period of great transformation of the company's business environment, Hachigo took the initiative and formulated Honda's 2030 Vision to enable Honda to become "a company society wants to exist" into the future. For the fulfilment of the company's 2030 Vision statement - "to serve people worldwide with the joy of expanding their life's potential" -- Hachigo led Team Honda on a course to "solidify existing businesses" and "prepare for future growth." Under Hachigo's leadership, Honda has increased efficiency and strengthened its operating structure in the areas of production and product development. Moreover, by pursuing the "selection and concentration" of its corporate resources on a global basis, a solid foundation for the future was established, preparing Honda to take off in the new era.Mibe, who is set to assume the presidency in April, joined Honda in 1987 and has been primarily focused on the research & development of automobiles, particularly powertrain development. In 2019, Mibe became the President and Representative Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., and since 2020, Mibe has been concurrently serving as Senior Managing Director of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.In this transformational era, a new value system is spreading all around the world. Reflecting this direction, under the new management structure Honda will strive to achieve continuous growth and advancement by further enhancing its commitment toward solving social issues based on Honda's belief that "the purpose of technology is to help people," which remains unchanged since the foundation of the company. Honda appreciates the high expectations people worldwide have for Honda which will grow and advance hand-in-hand with society.*New title name in accordance with the transition to a company with three committees after receiving approval at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held in June 2021 Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Honda Reaches 100,000-Unit Cumulative Automobile Production Milestone in Vietnam

TOKYO, Jan 26, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Honda in Vietnam, announced that it has reached a cumulative automobile production milestone of 100,000 units.The 100,000th unit was a City, representing not only a significant milestone for Honda's automobile operations in Vietnam, but attests to the achievements of Honda?s business activities over many years in the country. Heading towards its next milestone, Honda Vietnam will continue to provide high quality products that exceed customer expectations, and continue being "a company that society wants to exist" in Vietnam.Honda Vietnam was established in 1996 as a motorcycle manufacturing and sales company, and begun automobile production in 2006. In order to better meet domestic customer demand, six models, of which, two domestically produced models: City and CR-V, and four imported models: Accord, Civic, HR-V and Brio, are distributed through 42 dealers. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Honda, Cruise and GM Take Next Steps Toward Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Service Business in Japan

TOKYO, Jan 20, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda has announced that it will collaborate with Cruise and General Motors on self-driving vehicles for its autonomous vehicle mobility service (MaaS) business in Japan, based on the development and commercial agreements signed in October 2018.Cruise will be sending the first of its self-driving test vehicles to Japan and start development for testing this year.Further ahead, Honda aims to launch its MaaS business using the Cruise Origin, a vehicle the three companies are jointly developing exclusively for autonomous vehicle mobility service businesses. Honda Mobility Solutions Co., Ltd., established in February 2020, will be the operator of such MaaS business in Japan.Comments by Dan Ammann, CEO of Cruise:"Cruise's mission to provide safer, cleaner and more accessible transportation is not limited to the US. These are major changes that are needed almost everywhere in the world, and this is a small, but symbolic step with Honda on our global journey."Comments by Takahiro Hachigo, President & Representative Director, Honda Motor Co, Ltd.:"This collaboration with Cruise will enable the creation of new value for mobility and people's daily lives, which we strive for under Honda's 2030 Vision of serving people worldwide with the joy of expanding their life's potential. Through active collaboration with partners who share the same interests and aspirations, Honda will continue to accelerate the realization of our autonomous vehicle MaaS business in Japan." Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Honda Added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

TOKYO, Nov 27, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that the company was selected for the fourth consecutive year as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) serve as one of the key benchmarks for socially responsible investing*.The DJSI are the investment indices run by the U.S.-based S&P Global Inc. who evaluate sustainability of the world's leading companies in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria and select companies that demonstrate overall excellence for the indices.Based on their annual DJSI review, S&P Global Inc. published the components list and Honda was selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index for six consecutive years. In the review, Honda was also ranked in the top 4 for the global Automobile sector and added to the DJSI World.Honda issued the "Honda SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020" summarizing Honda's approach and initiatives to sustainability. For more information, please visit https://global.honda/about/sustainability.html.Through unique creations and challenges as a mobility company, Honda will continue providing appealing products and services that bring joy to customers while listening to stakeholders' voices and helping to solve various social issues. Thus, Honda will strive to become a company society wants to exist.*Investment strategy which includes criteria for evaluating investees' corporate social responsibility, in addition to conventional financial indicator analysisAbout HondaHonda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267 / NYSE:HMC / LSE:HNDA) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Honda e Becomes First Japanese Vehicle to Win ‘German Car of the Year’; Adds to Growing Tally of Global Accolades

TOKYO, Nov 18, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda's first battery-electric vehicle for Europe, the Honda e, has been named 'German Car of the Year 2021' in the country's prestigious annual Car of the Year Awards, becoming the first vehicle from a Japanese brand to do so. The car also won in the "New Energy" category.This is the latest in a series of prestigious accolades to be given to the Honda e since its launch in Spring 2020, including the top honour in the Red Dot Design Awards.The German Car of the Year awards are decided by a jury of leading German car journalists. The panel tests and reviews the latest cars, ranking them according to their usability, driving characteristics, market relevance and level of innovation. The winners of five categories - Compact, Premium, Luxury, New Energy and Performance - then go head-to-head to decide an overall winner."For Honda e to be the first Japanese car to be awarded German Car of the Year is a great honor and one we are incredibly proud to receive," added Katsuhisa Okuda, CO & President of Honda Motor Europe. "Customer and media response to the Honda e since it was first unveiled has been overwhelmingly positive. The Honda e is a perfect example of a product with a unique design, featuring cutting-edge technology and advanced intelligent connectivity to keep owners connected with their everyday life. We are very thankful for this award.""Honda e represents a new type of mobility where the car plays a central role in creating a "seamless connection" between various facets of life," commented Tomofumi Ichinose, Honda e Large Project Leader."Honda e was also developed to be the best urban commuter in response to environmental issues, especially in city areas. Development of Honda e was a big challenge, however at the same time, it was fun to envision a beautiful and brighter future in which Honda e plays its part. Team members and I are delighted to receive this award, a recognition that the vision this car represents has value."This latest award for the Honda e follows notable success and recognition from across Europe. In the UK, the Honda e triumphed in Autocar's 'Britain's Best Car' Awards 2020 in the 'Best Car Tech' category, and it was recently named 'City / Small Car of the Year' in the News International Motor Awards 2020.In Germany, the Honda e has also added a EuroCarBody 2020 award from Automotive Circle to its German Car of the Year title, just months after receiving two prestigious Red Dot awards for outstanding design, including top 'Best of the Best 2020' honours. The Honda e has since been on display at the world-renowned Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany.In Belgium, Honda's urban electric supermini has been nominated for an Autogid Magazine award, in the 'Electric Small' category, and is also in the running for 'Hungarian Car of the Year', after being named the 'Most Exciting Novelty/New Car' by Vezess.hu last year. Elsewhere in Europe, the Honda e has been nominated in Spain's Axel Springer Motor Awards in the 'small cars' category and in Italy it's in the running to be named Quattroruote's 'Car of the Year'. Meanwhile in Denmark, the car has been shortlisted for Denmark Car of the Year 2021.The Honda e was launched earlier this year and is an important model in Honda's commitment to electrify 100% of its European mainstream models by 2022. Setting new benchmarks for contemporary car design and advanced e-mobility, the Honda e has been designed without compromise with a focus on functionality and usability. It features a seamless, sleek and modern appearance, with cutting-edge technology and advanced intelligent connectivity to keep owners in sync with everyday life.About HondaHonda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267 / NYSE:HMC / LSE:HNDA) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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