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    Feld Motor Sports(SM) Launches the Dawn of a Whole New Freestyle Motocross with Nuclear Cowboyz(SM) Tour  Nov 24, 2009
    "Creating the powerful world of Nuclear Cowboyz includes:Barry Lather (Director and Choreographer) - returns to Feld Entertainment from his most recent work with Rihanna's Girl Gone Bad Tour, soul artist Estelle and ABC's Dancing With The Stars; Micky Dymond (Rider Choreographer and Stunt Coordinator) - A two-time AMA Motocross Lites class National Champion, Dymond brings his racing skills to choreograph the world's greatest Freestyle Motocross riders;Todd Jendro (Sr. Operations Director) -... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Saving Ohio's auto industry takes on renewed urgency  Nov 24, 2009
    and Honda Motor Company Ltd. s operation in Greensburg, Ind. are major facilities not far from the border that use Ohio workers and parts produced in the state. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Recap: Anaheim vs. Calgary  Nov 24, 2009
    Teemu Selanne scored the only goal in the shootout, as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames, 3-2, at Honda Center ... Teemu Selanne scored the only goal in the shootout, as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames, 3-2, at Honda Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Germans restore 1936 high jump record  Nov 24, 2009
    Find Honda Certified Used cars in the Seattle area. High jump like a pro. (Yahoo News)

    Hybrid car prices may dip as govt mulls duty cut  Nov 24, 2009
    There could be some suggestions that we will certainly consider," Deshmukh said on the sidelines of a conference on environmentally-friendly vehicles. Currently, full hybrid technology is offered only by foreign automakers, but many of them are reluctant to bring in their vehicles as over 100% import duty makes their prices prohibitive and difficult for a mass-scale adoption. Honda, which had launched a hybrid version of its Civic sedan, had a bad experience as the near-double cost of the car... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)

    Nifty lackkustre; M&M, Maruti, Bharti up  Nov 24, 2009
    Nifty lackkustre; M&M, Maruti, Bharti up- Market News-Stocks-Markets-The Economic Times. Nifty lackkustre; M&M, Maruti, Bharti up24 Nov 2009, 1433 hrs IST, ET Bureau. (India Times)

    Nut racing: the next fad?  Nov 23, 2009
    The Honda U3-X unicycle ... Honda has announced that it will show off its Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-Nut) design study model at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December 2 ... There is little other information forthcoming from Honda, but Autoblog. (iAfrica.com)

    Ag producers need to get out there and make their claims known (13)  Nov 23, 2009
    Avery likened organic, grass-fed beef production to a gas-guzzling Hummer H2 and grain-finished beef as the gas-saving Honda Civic Hybrid. "Now which kind of automobile do the environmental activists want you to drive - the Civic Hybrid. And yet, when it comes to farming, they're asking us to jump into a Hummer," he said. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    2008 Model Year Vehicles Were More Fuel-Efficient  Nov 23, 2009
    Honda led the industry in 2008 with 23. 9 mpg, followed by Hyundai and its affiliate Kia Motors with 23. (KWTX.com, TX)

    State Fund shops for 600 new cars  Nov 23, 2009
    The insurer had requested quotes from Toyota, Honda and Ford. Honda declined to participate, so State Fund is now negotiating with just the two suppliers, Vargen said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Recap: Anaheim vs. San Jose  Nov 22, 2009
    Joe Thornton's goal with 11:11 remaining in the game proved to be the difference, as the San Jose Sharks continued their recent road dominance of the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-2 win at Honda Center ... Joe Thornton's goal with 11:11 remaining in the game proved to be the difference, as the San Jose Sharks continued their recent road dominance of the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-2 win at Honda Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Honda tops in efficiency on roads  Nov 21, 2009
    Honda tops again in efficiency on US roads- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Honda tops again in efficiency on US roads21 Nov 2009, 0729 hrs IST, REUTERS ... WASHINGTON: Japan's Honda Motor Co Ltd has again produced the most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicles on American roads, the US government projections for 2009 showed on Friday. (India Times)

    GM Hopes Aggressive Ad Push Will Win Over Skeptical Drivers  Nov 21, 2009
    Honda Motor Co Ltd Adr ... Now, there is substantial evidence that GM is pulling abreast of Toyota () and Honda (). (Investors Business Daily)

    Honda tops in fuel economy in '08 as overall fuel efficiency up  Nov 21, 2009
    had the top fuel economy in Honda's stable that year: It got 40 mpg city and 45 highway. WASHINGTON (AP) The fleet of new cars and trucks sold to U.S. consumers averaged 21 miles per gallon in the 2008 model year, a modest increase over the previous year, the Environmental Protection Agency reported Friday. (USA Today -- Money)

    Sentencian a hombre que dej a su hijo e...  Nov 21, 2009
    Ese da un polica rompi la ventana de un Honda Accord para rescatar al hijo de Daz, quien fue encontrado alrededor de las 6 de la tarde en el estacionamiento del supermercado Northgate sobre Escondido Boulevard, cerca de Washington Avenue. Las autoridades federales decidirn si Daz, quien no es un ciudadano estadounidense, ser deportado, dijo el fiscal. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Dealer sees more challenges ahead  Nov 21, 2009
    " In an outlook for automakers, Bloomberg recently reported declines for the U.S. automakers will be 35 percent for Chrysler Group LLC, 1.3 percent for General Motors Co. and 0.3 percent for Ford Motor Co., according to Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com projected Japan's big three -Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. - will also have fewer U.S. sales. The only increase Edmunds.com reported was for Seoul, Korea-based Hyundai Motor Co. Tanner said he doesn't expect a lot of new... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    SCITUATE TALKING CARS: Sometimes its not the car  Nov 21, 2009
    Question: I own a 2000 Honda Accord V/6. The SRS light illuminates on the dash. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Small SC county reels from corruption scandal  Nov 20, 2009
    By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press Writer. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Subaru, Ford, VW, Audi among safest brands, concludes insurance institute  Nov 20, 2009
    Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si). Kia Soul. (Triangle Business Journal)

    Tracy police probe beating death of elderly man  Nov 20, 2009
    Thursday, November 19, 2009. (11-19) 14:11 PST Tracy, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Tiburon to record every car coming and going  Nov 20, 2009
    Friday, November 20, 2009. (11-19) 12:54 PST TIBURON -- A novel anti-crime surveillance program that will record the license plate number of every car entering and leaving Tiburon should be up and running within six months, officials said Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Honda in accord with 'SOS' goals  Nov 20, 2009
    The Hawai'i Honda Dealers Association has announced it will donate $100 from every auto sale toward the Hawai'i High School Athletic Association's "SOS" (Save Our Sports) campaign designed to help public high school athletic departments offset recent state budget cuts that left them operating with less than 64 percent of their 2008-2009 allocations. The offer is good at all seven Honda dealerships throughout the state Big Island Honda (Hilo and Kona), Honda Windward (Kane'ohe), Island Honda... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    LPGA takes bogey, saves par  Nov 20, 2009
    Local businesses that hope to see a spike in interest from the event include Goodson Honda, the automobile sponsor, and the , where the players will stay. Children s will also be front and center as the charitable organization involved with the tournament. (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    Formula One champ Button signs with McLaren  Nov 20, 2009
    Button had taken a significant pay cut to ensure he had a car for 2009 with Honda pulling out from the sport and reforming under Ross Brawn's ownership. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Airtel, strongest brand  Nov 20, 2009
    Leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki scored AAA-, up from AA-, SUV maker Mahindra dra rose to AA from AA- and two-wheeler leader Hero Honda got AA+ compared to A+ last year. Interestingly, IT industry majors TCS, Infosys Technology and Wipro managed to retain their brand ratings. (India Times)

    JSW Steel ties up with Japanese steel major  Nov 20, 2009
    JFE's global client base include the likes of Hyundai, Toyota, Suzuki, Honda, among others. According to Hajime Bada, president and CEO, JFE steel, "JFE, with this agreement, is determined to intensify its relationship with JSW to serve the request of its automotive customers, which are rapidly expanding production, in local procurement of value-added steel products. This agreement shall also provide JFE an avenue to look into future possibilities of development in India." The companies want to... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)

    Recap: Anaheim vs. Tampa Bay  Nov 20, 2009
    Scott Niedermayer rifled a shot into the top right corner of the net 52 seconds into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks responded after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Lightning, 4-3, at Honda Center ... Scott Niedermayer rifled a shot into the top right corner of the net 52 seconds into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks responded after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Lightning, 4-3, at Honda Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Lowe's, grocery store could replace Anderson Automotive Group site in Baltimore by 2011  Nov 20, 2009
    The Honda dealership could have remained open, Mortimer said, but representatives at Honda have asked him to open a new dealership in Baltimore County, and Mortimer said he feared that site would take too much business away from his city site to maintain profitability there. It s painful to talk about, 54 years, that s a long time, two generations, Mortimer said of the dealership s closing. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Anvil Knitwear Named Official T-Shirt Supplier of YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY  Nov 20, 2009
    LDBRAIN has received Clios, Addys, BDA Awards and Annies for their commercial work, reinvigorating classic brands for leading companies including The Coca-Cola Company, Honda, Kraft and Nike. The studio has also gained national attention for their animation work on behalf of Esurance and Virgin America. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Banquet highlights community  Nov 19, 2009
    Brookhaven's five new car dealers, Stan King GM Superstore, Legacy Toyota, Paul Barnett Nissan, Barker Honda and Sullivan Ford Lincoln Mercury, were honored with the Industry of the Year Award. Chamber officials touted the auto industry's role in keeping the city's sales tax revenues above those of other cities in the state. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Toyota Gets Stuck in a Pair of Ruts  Nov 19, 2009
    Of the vehicles Toyota sells in the U.S., 43% are built in Japan (Honda Motor () and Nissan Motor () make more of their U.S.-sold cars in North America). If the yen stays strong, Toyota could be pressured to cut capacity at home and build more of its cars elsewhere. (BusinessWeek)

    Woods leaves Aussies eager for his return  Nov 19, 2009
    Woods twice did not return to defend a title, after the 1997 Asian Honda Classic and the 2000 Johnnie Walker Classic. He received a $3 million appearance fee to play in Australia, half of that paid by the state government. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Button signs with McLaren  Nov 19, 2009
    After emerging from the ashes of the Honda GP team following the Japanese manufacturer's withdrawal from the sport, Brawn dominated the early races while McLaren and Ferrari struggled but faded towards the end of the season. British racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart said Button was making the wrong move and predicted tensions as McLaren attempted to accomodate him and Hamilton. (iAfrica.com)

    New dealership to be 1st with top LEED rating  Nov 19, 2009
    Headquarter Honda, billed as a state-of-the-art, green sales and service facility, is scheduled to open in March. In its pursuit of achieving the top-level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, Headquarter Honda s construction budget will exceed most dealerships, totaling about 15 million, as builders employ a number of design features not common among most auto sales lots ... Jeronimo Esteve IV outside the Headquarter Honda dealership under construction off State... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    A mkt from 4800 Nifty to 5200: Edelweiss  Nov 19, 2009
    A quick word on what we have seen in terms of news flows, Hero Honda, potential dividend round the corner, would you still play auto stocks and do you think that this dividend yield, the dividend promise is going to see more new 52-week highs coming out of that sector, particularly Hero Honda ... As far as Hero Honda is concerned, definitely we think it is a good strong company but it has hit a plateau as far as valuation is concerned, so I think if the dividend payout policy is much better than... (India Times)

    F1 champ Button teams up with Hamilton at McLaren  Nov 19, 2009
    Brawn GP took over Honda when it pulled out and won the constructors championship in its first season ... Button had taken a significant pay cut to ensure he had a car for 2009 with Honda pulling out of the sport and reforming under Ross Brawn's ownership ... Button's move to McLaren ends his seven-year association with the Brackley-based outfit, which he joined in 2003 when the team was known as BAR. He established himself as the team's No. 1 driver before Honda's takeover in 2006. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    LPGA Tour unveils lean 2010 schedule  Nov 19, 2009
    There are only 24 official tournaments on the schedule for next season, which begins overseas on Feb. 18 at the Honda LPGA Thailand. That is down from 27 events on the 2009 docket, which started in Hawaii at the now-defunct SBS Open at Turtle Bay. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Ford Fusion named Motor Trend Car of the Year, but don't yawn quite yet  Nov 19, 2009
    The accomplishment becomes more impressive when measured against the competition -- namely, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, two of the best-selling cars in history. One of the judges, Arthur St. Antoine, said the Fusion is "a compelling sweep across one of the market's most hotly contested segments.". (USA Today -- Money)

    Brookline police incident reports: Nov. 10-16  Nov 19, 2009
    1;07 p.m., Nov. 14 Heath Street A caller reported a tire cap broken from his silver 2004 Honda Civic while it was parked in the rear lot between 8:30 a.m. and noon. 10:07 p.m., Nov. 13 Atherton Road A passageway railing was reported broken in half on the side of the caller s property. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Kenyans Outraged After Government Ditches Mercedes for Volkswagens  Nov 18, 2009
    Why, average Kenyans are asking, the Volkswagen Passat and not a Toyota, Honda or some other cheap and more widely available alternative. "To me, these guys are playing around with the minds of Kenyans," says Martin Kitunga, the 37-year-old senior mechanic at New World Auto in Nairobi. (Time.com)

    Glimpsing a Greener Future: Computer Model Foresees Effects of Alternative Transportation Fuels  Nov 18, 2009
    Scott Samuelsen, director of the Advanced Power & Energy Program, says Stephens-Romero's work is getting high praise from leaders at Toyota, Honda, General Motors, Shell, Air Products, the California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission. "The research is well positioned," Samuelsen said, "considering the development of a hydrogen infrastructure is at the crossroads of global climate change, the future of the automobile, the state economy, and California's leadership in... (Science Daily)

    John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids  Nov 18, 2009
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    Indian car buyers look the SUV way  Nov 18, 2009
    And that is primarily why people buy the SUV, says Jnaneswar Sen, VP, marketing, Honda Siel Cars India. You might not actually live it, but it is a lifestyle choice. (India Times)

    I-Team: The High Cost of County Auto Repairs  Nov 18, 2009
    For a PMI on a 1999 Honda Civic sedan, the county charged the public defender s office $156 ... That's $20 higher than the price at Art s Auto and $13 more than the charge at Findlay Honda. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    Mercedes buys out Brawn  Nov 17, 2009
    Team principal Ross Brawn, who took over the British-based outfit after former owners Honda quit the sport at the end of 2008, will remain in his role. Brawn it was who masterminded the team's spectacular rise from the dark days of Honda's pull-out to both the constructors and drivers' world titles ... That represents a 1million rise on his 2009 salary after he took a five million pay cut when Ross Brawn took over from Honda. (iAfrica.com)

    Do you expect Nifty to touch the 5200 levels by December?  Nov 17, 2009
    45%) and Hero Honda (4. 38%) were amongst the top Nifty gainers. (India Times)

    Honda may roll out small car before 2011-12  Nov 17, 2009
    NEW DELHI: Honda Motors small car is likely to hit the Indian market earlier than expected ... Honda doesnt have a small car in its portfolio and has been looking at new models to gain market share in India ... 1 litre petrol engine and could double Hondas volumes in India, currently hovering around 52,000 cars per year. (India Times)

    Mercedes taking over champs Brawn  Nov 17, 2009
    Brawn GP, who took over from Honda when they pulled out from the sport in March, had a spectacular first year season with Jenson Button winning the 2009 drivers title and the team taking the constructors championship. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    GM reports $1.2 billion third-quarter loss  Nov 17, 2009
    Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp. both reported quarterly profits of around $250 million, while Honda Motor Co. made a $587 million profit. GM's results can't yet be compared with previous quarters because its accountants are still setting values for its assets and liabilities. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Mercedes-Benz takes over Formula One team Brawn GP  Nov 17, 2009
    Brawn GP, which took over from Honda when it pulled out from the sport in March, had a spectacular first season with Jenson Button winning the 2009 drivers' title and the team taking the constructors' championship. Team principal Ross Brawn had only spent one full season with Honda, leading the team's 2008 campaign after 10 years with Ferrari. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Newsom's spokesman resigns  Nov 17, 2009
    FromMike Harvey Honda. 2005 Silverado 1500. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    First Drive: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour  Nov 17, 2009
    The new Honda Accord Crosstour offers the reliability of an Accord with more hauling capacity, but price and gas mileage could be better ... The Good: Honda Accord-like interior and driving characteristics ... If you've ever been inside a sedan, the new Honda Crosstour will seem familiar. (BusinessWeek)

    GM To Begin Repaying $6.7B in U.S. Loans  Nov 17, 2009
    Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp. both reported quarterly profits of around $250 million, while Honda Motor Co. made a $587 million profit ... While WE The People have to be satisfied to drive around in all the GM Clunkers that are waiting to be turned in to Ford, Honda & Toyota. (CBS News)

    U.S., Russia urge Iran to accept uranium deal  Nov 17, 2009
    Monday, November 16, 2009. (11-16) 04:00 PST Singapore. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Mercedes acquires F1 team Brawn GP  Nov 17, 2009
    Brawn formed his team shortly after previous owner Honda announced its withdrawal from F1 competition less than one year ago. Mercedes will continue to supply long-term partners McLaren with engines until at least 2015, but the company's 40 percent shareholding in the team will be reacquired by McLaren over the next two years. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Obama tells Burma to set Aung San Suu Kyi free  Nov 17, 2009
    Vijay Joshi, Associated Press. Monday, November 16, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Restoring e-mail access after Windows 7 upgrade  Nov 17, 2009
    Monday, November 16, 2009. Q: I upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Try on that outfit, share the look online  Nov 17, 2009
    Monday, November 16, 2009. One of the downsides of buying clothes online is there is no dressing room for you and your friends to see how the item looks on you. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    S.F. GIANTSPerseverance at Camp Panda  Nov 17, 2009
    S.F. GIANTS / Perseverance at Camp Panda / Fan favorite Sandoval goes extra mile to shape up, slim down. Article:S.F. GIANTS / Perseverance at Camp Panda / Fan favorite:/c/a/2009/11/15/MNPR1AK9ES.DTL Article:S.F. GIANTS / Perseverance at Camp Panda / Fan favorite:/c/a/2009/11/15/MNPR1AK9ES.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    * Japanese Q3 GDP grows 4.8 percent at annual pace  Nov 17, 2009
    Rivals Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co released healthier earnings reports as well. Still, the central bank predicted last month that it would be a sluggish next few years for Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Mercedes buy Brawn, Button set for McLaren  Nov 17, 2009
    Team principal Ross Brawn, who took over the British-based outfit after former owners Honda quit the sport at the end of 2008, will remain in his role. Brawn it 00004000 was who masterminded the team's spectacular rise from the dark days of Honda's pull-out to both the constructors and drivers' world titles ... 95 million) pay cut when Ross Brawn took over from Honda. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Motor Racing: Mercedes buy Brawn, Button set for McLaren  Nov 17, 2009
    com - Motor Racing Mercedes buy Brawn, Button set for McLaren. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Soul mate found through personal ad ended up being a 1951 Dodge Coronet  Nov 16, 2009
    It's a reminder of how far technology has come, when I get back in my fast, comfortable 2000 Honda Odyssey with automatic transmission; power steering, brakes, windows and seats; air-conditioning; FM radio; CD player; captain's chairs and drop-down rear seat for hauling. It makes choosing to take the Dodge difficult - with its AM radio that fades in and out, unassisted steering and brakes that feel like you might just as well stick your foot out the door and drag the car to a stop. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    At long last, Michelle Wie gets 1st LPGA Tour win  Nov 16, 2009
    Find Honda Certified Used cars in the Seattle area. Read reviews for this Fitness Service more Fitness Info. (Yahoo News)

    Penguins Notebook: Goligoski sits out practice  Nov 16, 2009
    Anaheim right winger Corey Perry scored two goals in the Penguins' 4-3 victory at the Honda Center Nov. 3, so there's not much danger of them overlooking him tonight. But just in case the Penguins need a reminder of just how formidable the Ducks' top line can be, they might want to note that Perry and Ryan Getzlaf have 11-game scoring streaks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    The Harley chronicles  Nov 15, 2009
    As wide-eyed lighties, Peter Frost and his twin brother, Nigel, used to pack a couple of sleeping bags, climb on their Honda MT and MB 50s and two-stroke off in a blue haze looking for fun in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands ... So we did the only sensible thing we could think of we decided to ride off as we once had, sleeping bags on the back of Honda 50s, with no plans, no kids and feel the winds of freedom one last time ... We had organised to take a Harley classic, the Softail, as well as... (iAfrica.com)

    Ford analyst sees small car segment growing  Nov 15, 2009
    Pipas says small cars such as the Honda Fit and Ford Focus made up 21 percent of U.S. Sales in 2003 but will rise to 36 percent in 2013. Pipas says gas price volatility and memories of $4 per gallon gasoline also will fuel small car sales. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)

    Honda to downsize Spanish factory  Nov 15, 2009
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    Pushing a greener agenda  Nov 15, 2009
    The show featured vendors that ranged from Ford, Honda and Toyota selling hybrid cars to small businesses like Pure Elements, a Western Avenue hair salon that uses chemical-free coloring and shampoo. Rick Vesely and fiancee Kristen Gaffney own the salon. (Albany Times Union)

    Bafana and Japan draw  Nov 15, 2009
    Japan: (4-4-2) Kawashima; Uchido (Tokunaga 72), Tanaka, Nakazawa, Komano (Konno 80); Honda (Nakamura 59), Inamoto (Matsui 59), Hasebe, Endo; Okubo (Koroki 72), Okazaki. Digg. (iAfrica.com)

    Toyota plans bigger Prius with new battery  Nov 14, 2009
    Introducing a model with a more powerful battery could help widen Toyota's lead over rivals, at a time when Japan's No. 2 automaker Honda Motor Co. has been aggressive with hybrid offerings, such as the Insight. Automakers have all been working on next-generation batteries. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Letter: Organizers say Hoover Classic was event of the season  Nov 14, 2009
    Our family sponsors included Stephen s Auto Body & Towing, Inc., Robert Angorn, D.M.D., P.C., Committee for Katherine Clark, Robinson Funeral Home Inc., the Driscoll Family, the Burati Family, Gately Funeral Service, Inc., Mexico Lindo, Sherman Family, Virginia Garofalo, JP Morgan & Company Real Estate Appraisers, LBJ Independent Honda Acura Specialists, Dennis K. Burke Inc., the Jones Family, the Garipay family, and the Davis family. Additional donations were received from Federal Heating and... (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    Following the Photographer  Nov 14, 2009
    The day my dad traded the car for a 1980 Honda Accord was the day Carolina played Duke on Senior Day in 1980. We picked up the car early that Saturday morning from the Honda dealership on Peters Creek Parkway and dad and I drove to Chapel Hill for the game. (InsideCarolina.com)

    Hyundai worries Japan auto cos  Nov 13, 2009
    In July-September, Hyundai made a record net profit of 979 billion won ($847 million) -- equal to the combined earnings of Toyota and Honda Motor that quarter ... To ease the pain of a rising yen, Toyota, Honda and Nissan slashed exports out of Japan by 43-64 per cent in the first financial half-year to September 30, shifting as much production as they could to overseas factories at minimal cost ... "We can do this because we produce the same models across factories in different regions," Honda... (India Times)

    High-tech options offer boost for tires  Nov 13, 2009
    (2,600 miles based on a 4 percent fuel economy improvement, on 65,000 Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty, as compared to the standard Goodyear Assurance tire tested on P195/65R15 size - 2008 Honda Civic. Actual results may vary based on when tires are replaced, driving and road conditions, and proper tire maintenance. (South County Chronicle, VA)

    Correction to murder story  Nov 13, 2009
    Wess Griffin of the Flower Mound Police Department said Thursday that the car that is being driven by Garrett Cole Gower is a 2009 Honda Civic, not a Honda Accord. Gower is a person of interest in the murder of 16-year-old Brittany Munoz, who was found dead inside her apartment Thursday afternoon in the 1700 block of Timber Creek Road. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    GM needs new Buick, Chevy entries to be hits  Nov 13, 2009
    The Regal is designed to compete with the sporty Acura TSX made by the Honda luxury brand, and the Volvo S60 ... The flabby old Regal, discontinued five years ago in part because it couldn't compete with the Camry and Honda's Accord, bears little resemblance to the new one, which Bierley said is equipped only with four-cylinder engines to boost fuel economy. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Entertainment Subsidiary EnTCo's The Ride Works Announces Public Demonstrations of Wild Earth: Deep Ocean Safari  Nov 13, 2009
    Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (OTC Bulletin Board: - ; "ETC" or the "Company") Entertainment Subsidiary EnTCo's The Ride Works today announced plans to demonstrate Wild Earth: Deep Ocean Safari to the public at the Honda Theater in the Aquarium of the Pacific's "NOAA and Our Planet Day" Event Saturday November 14, 2009. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Infineon to host electric cycle race  Nov 13, 2009
    Honda has announced plans to have an electric motorcycle on the market by sometime next year and there are two or three Bay Area companies building and preparing to model electric motorcycles, with top speeds ranging from 50 to 90 mph and practical range from 40 to 70 miles. Meanwhile, there is the EV-O-RR, an experimental electric racing bike with a claimed top speed of 195 mph and the Mission Motors Mission with a top speed of 150 mph and a price tag of 69,000. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    Honda looks to India, China  Nov 12, 2009
    NEW DELHI: Honda Motor Co is not betting on an immediate recovery in traditional markets and will focus on bright spots India and China, although it will not build an ultra low-cost car to take on Tata Motor's Nano ... Honda's Japan operations are expected to stay in red though demand has been brisk, helped by generous tax reductions and incentives on hybrids such as its new Insight model ... China has emerged as a rare bright spot for Honda. (India Times)

    Body of missing Cornell man found in county forest  Nov 12, 2009
    Plummer s family had been searching the forest and found his Honda Civic around 3 p.m. The sheriff s department then responded to the scene and found the man s body about 30 or 40 yards from the vehicle. The cause of death is unknown. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Asian stocks rise on rates optimism  Nov 12, 2009
    Honda, Japan's second-biggest carmaker, jumped 2. 3 per cent after Goldman Sachs Group recommended buying the stock. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    How We Make Decisions  Nov 12, 2009
    If you want to save the environment, you can buy a Honda Civic or another car that's almost as fuel efficient and way cheaper. With the money you save you can buy a chunk of the rainforest or carbon credits. (Time.com)

    The winding road of life  Nov 12, 2009
    It all started with a screensaver image of a Honda SL350 on my brother's computer that took me back three decades or so to my old bike. A used SL350, my first "real" motorcycle -- after a Suzuki single cylinder something or other that probably made a couple of horsepower. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    BrantJamesInside Racing The IndyCar Racing League may be headed towards glory days.  Nov 12, 2009
    " Open wheel racing has become accustomed to bad news quickly following good since Tony George's founding of the IRL created a fissure that NASCAR wedged wide. Reunification was followed by a cratering of the world economy and a series of financial challenges that delayed the signing of a title sponsor by more than a year. Now, though, there appears to be optimism, and a sense of self-satisfaction among IRL officials, even amid a lingering economic crisis. The circuit that grew frugally in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

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