Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Jul 2, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Hoschton cars hit by break-in thefts Jul 2, 2009
The thieves entered an unlocked Toyota 4-Runner, Chevrolet Silverado and Honda Civic all parked at homes along Glen View Drive. They rifled through all three vehicles, but stole only a $160 Garmin GPS system from the Civic. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Back to Basics at the Pump Jul 2, 2009
Some of the world's top automakers -- Audi, BMW, GM, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen -- recognize that current Environmental Protection Agency minimum detergent requirements do not go far enough to prevent engine gunk and ensure optimal engine performance. To try to raise the bar on fuel quality, these auto manufacturers designated the voluntary TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Standards to help drivers avoid lower quality gasolines. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Ford's New Focus Jul 2, 2009
Honda was down 30 percent and Nissan was off 23 percent. lect. (New York Post -- Business)
Boost for brain-powered wheelchair Jul 1, 2009
Japanese rival Honda is also working on a system to connect the monitoring of brain waves with mechanical moves, and a team in the US has developed a similar thought-powered wheelchair. SEE ALSO. (BBC News -- Science)
Newport mulls answers to downtown parking shortage Jul 1, 2009
NEWPORT, R.I. Scott Greenberg reached the breaking point of frustration when he was slapped with a $25 ticket for unwittingly leaving his Honda Accord in a spot reserved for Newport residents. He fired off an angry letter to city officials, calling Newport the "wild west of parking" and expressing a sarcastic gratitude for the warm welcome. (Yahoo News)
Where are our 50 mpg cars? Jul 1, 2009
Gator wrote on Jun 30, 2009 10:53 AM:" Where are the high mileage cars?? They are out there, a small few, but moreto comeMain problem, its the Moronic EPA and some backwards thinking environmentalist and lastly American Car manufactures that letthe Europeans beat us again. Diesel engines can now burn cleaner, have more power and superior mileage and longevity. Volkswagen has a carfor sale in the US now that gets 54 mpg , they have a 3cyl not importedyet that gets 74-77 mpg runs faster... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Auto Sales Seen Showing Signs of Stability Jul 1, 2009
9 percent, Honda Motor Co Ltd 31. 4 percent, Toyota Motor Corp 28. (ABC News -- Wire)
Victory Fellowship celebrates homecoming Jun 30, 2009
Jeffries -- a trustee for Victory Fellowship Church -- was just one of many church members present to bless dozens of Harley Davidsons, Hondas and Victory cycles at the first Victory Fellowship Homecoming Celebration that began Saturday morning and continued throughout the day and night. After the blessing he placed an "I was blessed in '09" sticker on the yellow Honda trike, squarely between two Christian Motorcycle Association emblems. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Consumer Reports Faults Honda Insight for Its Ride, Handling, Noise, and Rear Seat Jun 30, 2009
YONKERS, N.Y., June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Honda Insight posted a lackluster "Good" overall road-test score in Consumer Reports' testing for the August issue ... "The Insight is the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a long time," said David Champion, senior director of CR's Auto Test Center ... The Honda Insight seats five and gets excellent fuel economy, but it's a noisy car with a stiff ride and clumsy handling. (PR Newswire)
The Dow Jones industrials' moves since Lehman fall Jun 30, 2009
Feb. 26-March 1 - Honda LPGA Thailand (Lorena Ochoa). March 5-8 - HSBC Women's Champions (Jiyai Shin). (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Arranged Indian marriages turned into reality show Jun 30, 2009
The video also showed Daruka enjoying a meal at home with his parents, praying with his mother, driving his Honda to work and out clubbing with friends. The program's hosts then chatted with the family in the studio and urged interested viewers to send a text message. (AZCentral -- News)
TELL US: When you purchase a vehicle how important is the hue to you? Jun 30, 2009
Even though only a handful of Honda buyers opt for orange 5% of its Fit buyers, vs. about 25% who pick silver Honda often features orange cars in ads, in showrooms and at auto shows. It "draws attention to the vehicle because of its uniqueness," says Honda product planner Susie Sato. (USA Today -- Autos)
Wedding love story on wheels: A boy, a girl and a Ford Fusion named Roxy Jun 30, 2009
gives a stinging review to Honda's in its August edition out Tuesday ... In a statement, Honda said initial feedback from customers and journalists has been very positive, adding that its the most affordable hybrid in the country ... Photo of Insight by Honda. (USA Today -- Money)
Visalia car dealer in market for workers Jun 30, 2009
Groppetti operates Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Nissan and Hyundai dealerships in Visalia. A job fair in mid-May, Groppetti said, drew about 250 people and yielded about 20 new hires, including mechanics, clerical workers and sales staff members. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Some grassroots people like what Obamas doing Jun 30, 2009
Opinion : Some grassroots people like what Obamas doing : Sierra Vista, AZ. The Sierra Vista Herald. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Should you buy or lease your vehicle? The headache is in the details Jun 29, 2009
auto expert Jeff Balbien looked at financing vs. leasing a 2009 Honda Accord EX-L using calculator: Leasing the EX-L at the typical sales price of $23,594 (says Edmunds ... Financing it for 60 months at Hondas 3 ... hasnt leased in several years because shes found good used Hondas, but some of the recent deals are tempting. (USA Today -- Money)
Toyota, Honda Lead Drop in Production as Car Demand, U.S. Exports Plunge Jun 29, 2009
Honda built 52,663 vehicles last month domestically, down 43 percent, the company said. Its exports slumped by 65 percent to 18,156 vehicles. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Ode to the Cup Holder Jun 29, 2009
Cupholders from the 2010 Honda Pilot 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Partner Links. Search. (Slate)
The U.S. should declare bankruptcy Jun 29, 2009
Perhaps the folks at Government Motors should take a look down south where Honda`s and other foreign cars are made, far, far from the UAW and Detroit and learn how to make a great car at less cost ... 00Plus an hour and better cars to boot2009 the best built Cars Honda and Subaru(Motor Trend and JD Powers)We have a chance to recapture ourdominance in manufacturing, two things need to happen, we need to startthinking outside the box and get people off their Lazy A** and learn howto work... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
IndyCar snoozer in Richmond has drivers apologetic Jun 29, 2009
By Dean Hoffmeyer, AP. Scott Dixon, left, pulls out ahead of teammate Dario Franchitti on pit road, one of the few locations where passes took place Saturday night at Richmond. (USA Today -- Sports)
Street Drag Racing Goes LegitDrag racers compete against cops as part of a program to keep city streets safe. Jun 29, 2009
"I've gone 140 [mph] on the turnpike. You'd be amazed what these little imports can do," he said of racing his Honda Civic. 1. (ABC News)
Lodi Parks and Recreation softball scores Jun 28, 2009
MenEG Honda 14, First Baptist 3Free Agents 14, Schoolers 4Delta Truck 19, Big Valley Ford 6. CoedClarion 12, Just 4 Fun 4LMH 10, The Lone Rangers 4. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
What you need to know about the US climate bill Jun 28, 2009
Honda asks today's great thinkers. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Diggings: Butte towman heads to the hall Jun 28, 2009
The store sells Honda, Polaris and KTM motor bikes, ATVs and snowmobile, among other merchandise. After a divorce from her ex-husband, Krsul began a co-owner arrangement with her sister, Dorothy Czehura. (Montana Standard, MT)
Daimler launches first hybrid car Jun 28, 2009
2 percent of the market last year with the sale of 6,500 Toyota, Lexus or Honda hybrids, according to national registration figures. Since its launch, Toyota has sold 22,000 Prius in France and around 17,000 in Germany, which has a market three times bigger, according to Toyota data. (India Times)
A Day at the Races Jun 28, 2009
The shifter Karts are powered by 125cc, 2-cycle Honda engines. We have two different types of transmissions, said Kutscher. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Cash for clunkers a lemon? Jun 28, 2009
The restrictive program is bad news for anyone hoping to cash in a 1985 Honda Accord, for instance ... Furthermore, popular models such as the Honda Accord and Civic and the Toyota Camry and Corolla do not qualify for the credit, regardless of the vehicles ages, because they re too fuel-efficient ... said it anticipates few Hondas traded in under the program because it is based on fuel economy. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Letters to the magazine editor Jun 28, 2009
I bought my first Honda 10 years later and have had no other brand since ... Today I own two Hondas. (Boston Globe)
Rossi secures pole in Dutch Grand Prix Jun 27, 2009
ASSEN (Netherlands): Italy's Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) on Friday secured pole position for the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix here, ahead of Spaniards Dani Pedrosa (Honda) and Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) ... France's Randy de Puniet, who set the quickest time in practice on his Honda on Thursday, starts from 10th. (India Times, India)
Nonprofit subsidizes Schwarzenegger travel frills Jun 27, 2009
2006 Honda Cars at Yahoo ... 2006 Honda Cars at Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Business Briefs Jun 27, 2009
Lompoc Honda 35th in nation for customer satisfaction. The latest ranking of Honda dealership service departments placed Lompoc Honda at ... No. 35 for customer satisfaction out of more than 1,000 Honda dealers in the nation, a spokesman for the dealership said. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Second-generation Insight makes it easier to be green Jun 27, 2009
Available for the EX Insight are Honda's Satellite Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition and a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink system ... My test Honda Insight came in EX trim with the Navigation system and paddle shifters for the CVT. The exterior finish was Alabaster Silver metallic with a two-tone cloth interior ... Honda feels that the 2010 Insight is the right vehicle at the right time in the industry. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Women assaulted, robbed Jun 27, 2009
They also took a cheque book and a cellphone before they fled in a silver Honda Ballade parked outside. Police appealed to anyone with information to contact Detective Captain Neleen Maharaj of the Alexandra Road Detective Service on 033-845-7713 or 084-851-7809, or call CrimeStop on 08600-10111. (iAfrica.com)
Saugus Police log June 23 Jun 27, 2009
The driver was advised that he can operate up and down Route 1 with the billboard advertisement, however he cannot park the vehicle next to the road to advertise as a sign without a permit, 2:48 p.m. A Clayton Avenue resident entered the station to report $4,200 was taken from his Saugusbank checking account, 3:46 p.m. A caller reported someone throwing trash out the window of a Honda on Essex Street and driving erratically. An area search by officers was negative for the vehicle, 6:14 p.m.... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Charles 'Chuck' MurrayNov. 30, 1935 - June 10, 2009 Jun 27, 2009
1 Album June 24, 2009 By photographers Ed Honda, Mark Levy and other staff members 4 Albums May 1, 2009 Images of the day in Washington, D.C. 2 Albums January 21, 2009. Contact Us. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
AP source: GM to build small car in Michigan Jun 27, 2009
But in May, after the United Auto Workers union approved contract concessions, the company said it would build the three-door hatchback in the U.S. The Spark has a small turbocharged four-cylinder engine and is about the size of a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris. It is set to go on sale in Europe next year. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
* Silvio Berlusconi defiant as escort scandal grows Jun 27, 2009
Barbara Montereales Honda Jazz was doused with gas and set alight in the southern city of Bari after she alleged that she had been paid 1,000 euros (US$1,400) by Tarantini to attend a party at Berlusconis holiday home in Sardinia. Montereale also claimed that DAddario had told her she had sex with Berlusconi in November, after a dinner at his Rome residence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Honda Announces Production, Sales and Export Results in May 2009 Jun 26, 2009
Tokyo, June 25, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of May 2009 ... Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) 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. (JCN Network, Japan)
California's Global Warming Suit Melts Away Jun 26, 2009
The Wednesday order put an end to the lawsuit, which was the first of its kind when filed in 2006 against Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan and Toyota. The suit claimed that the companies created a public nuisance under federal common law by contributing to global warming through the emissions from their automobiles. (Law.com)
Mosley submits Jun 26, 2009
After rising costs forced Honda to drop out of F1 last December, Mr Mosley responded by capping the amount each team could spend at 40m a year, for fear that the smaller teams might disappear from the starting grid. Teams that agreed to the limit would be free to introduce any technical changes they dreamed up to improve their cars. (The Economist)
Longview man donates car to two-time auto theft victim Jun 26, 2009
Thomas, who takes pride in being self-supporting, said she saved nearly a year to buy a 1992 Honda Civic for 1,500. On May 9, a few months after she bought it, someone used a shaved key to steal it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Homeless camps pose problems Jun 26, 2009
We were told that not only older Honda vehicles, but also older Toyotas were very easy to break into and steal. After a day of telephone calls, we got nowhere. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lawmaker: GM may pick small-car plant this week Jun 25, 2009
2-liter turbocharged engine is about the size of a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris. It is set to go on sale in Europe next year. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Gilroy Man Shot Multiple Times In Drive-By Jun 25, 2009
The victim told officers that two people inside a brown Honda with chrome rims and tinted windows drove him while he was walking, police said. Police said the shooter was a Hispanic man, about 20 years old with a shaved or bald head. (KSBW 8, CA)
Emotions Like 'Subaru Love' Is All There Is Jun 25, 2009
The Subaru slogan struck a nerve with me from the moment I first heard it, and not because I drive a Honda. Rather, what bugs me is our cultural fixation on feelings as the basis for every sort of decision, from which car we park in our garages to which candidate we elect to public office. (Townhall.com)
Sharing Cars Can Save Money, Earth Jun 25, 2009
Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Volkswagen and Volvo are the Zipcar standard-bearers, and the Mini Cooper its signature ride. To access the car, you wave a "Zipcard" in front of a reader inside the windshield. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Japan auto production tumbles again in May Jun 25, 2009
Honda Motor Co., Japan's No. 2 automaker, said its global production continued to tank in May. Honda made 195,085 vehicles worldwide, down 38 ... To cope with plummeting demand, Honda halted auto production in Europe from February to May. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Tombstone business rock solid Jun 25, 2009
Tombstone business is anything but cold. Article:Tombstone business is anything but cold:/c/a/2009/06/24/BU3V18DB06. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
• Dirt bike dreams Jun 25, 2009
My dad had an old racing Honda that he kept in the garage. Don't ask me how old or what model bike it was, because I don't remember. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fiat hopes tech will make Chrysler deal work Jun 25, 2009
Tokyo-based Honda developed a valve-control process called VTEC in 1989. Raj Johal, a Honda spokesman in London, confirmed that the company s process does not run valves individually and declined to comment further. (Boston Globe)
Toyota Will Face Two More Difficult Years, New Chief Executive Toyoda Says Jun 25, 2009
The third-generation Prius was Japans bestselling car last month, surpassing Honda Motor Co.s Insight. Hybrid sales have surged on the introduction of new models and government incentives. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Nissan to mass produce electric cars in 2012 Jun 24, 2009
Ghosn brushed off criticism that Nissan is falling behind its bigger rivals Toyota and Honda Motor Co. in the increasingly competitive market for gas-electric hybrid vehicles. Ghosn said the global market for hybrid cars remains too small, with hybrid cars accounting for just 3. (MSNBC -- Business)
Bajaj shifts gears to motorbikes Jun 24, 2009
Bajaj now has a lone product in the segment in the `Kristal' that just manages to sell a few hundred units monthly just when other companies, especially Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), has seen volumes go through the roof ... To add to Bajaj's concern is the fact that HMSI has virtually taken control of the scooter segment with an over 55% market share while others like TVS, Suzuki and Hero Honda are also trying to up their stakes ... And even as it decides to focus on motorcycles,... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Giuliani's foes see abortion as chink in armor Jun 23, 2009
Used Honda Trucks at Yahoo. Certified Used Cars in Seattle. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Lawmakers may slap sales tax on many services Jun 23, 2009
Phillip Wall, a mechanic at Tao Auto in Raleigh, starts a routine maintenance exam on a Honda. Taxing repair work and certain other services could raise $1 billion in 2009-10 to help close a big state budget gap. (News & Observer)
Brand-new cable car will soon hit the streets Jun 23, 2009
FromSan Francisco Honda. 1998 Accord EX. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Top Gunn says GM will rebound Jun 23, 2009
We took on Honda in 1980, Gunn explains. We ve just grown that thing through the roof and we ve added other franchises when we could. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
U.S. car quality jumps Jun 23, 2009
Another big surprise came from South Korean Hyundai, ranking as the best non-luxury brand and beating out both Honda and Toyota. Ford Motor Company's Ford brand was the best domestic non-luxury nameplate scoring just slightly behind Toyota's mainstream Toyota brand. (CNN -- Money)
Outgoing CEO: Honda to count on engine power Jun 23, 2009
TOKYO: As an engineering student in the 1960s, Takeo Fukui picked the analysis of nitrogen dioxide emissions as his senior thesis with one goal in mind: joining Honda Motor to get a foothold in the world of motor racing. He made the cut but, as luck would have it, Honda pulled out of racing that same year in 1969 ... Founder Soichiro Honda had decided the company should focus instead on improving its engines to clean emissions for an increasingly green-minded public. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
J.D. Power: US Automakers Increase Quality but Still Trail F Jun 23, 2009
Porsche was the No. 2 brand, followed by GM's Cadillac, then Hyundai and Honda ... It tied for one segment award, with its PT Cruiser Wagon sharing the top award in the compact activity vehicle segment with Honda's CR-V. Chrysler, however, is discontinuing the car ... GM has several new, small vehicles on the way that industry analysts say should help it better compete with established offerings from Toyota, Honda and other foreign competitors. (Fox News)
MotorHead:Mazda3 is big league Jun 23, 2009
Car is assault on perennial small car market leaders Toyota, Honda ... The new models styling is only mildly revised from its popular predecessor, the car which showed Mazda meant business in its assault on perennial small car market leaders Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. (MSNBC -- Business)
Honda Will Cut Number of Models Sold Domestically as Japan Market Shrinks Jun 23, 2009
Honda Will Cut Number of Models Sold in Japan Market (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Honda Will Cut Number of Models Sold in Japan Market (Update1) ... The company plans to eliminate some of the 10 models exclusive to Japan over the next five or six years, , Hondas Japan sales head, said in an interview in Tokyo yesterday, without specifying the models. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Martin really retired? Jun 23, 2009
Honda and Nissan would be the most logical choices to enter the sports. But neither will show up in the near term. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Detroit Closes in on Toyota in Key Quality Measure Jun 23, 2009
Boosted by a strong reception for its high-end Genesis sedan, Hyundai Motor Co pushed ahead of both Toyota and Honda Motor Co to become the top-ranked mass-market auto brand and No. 4 overall. Honda ranked No. 5, followed by Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Ford and GM's Chevrolet. (ABC News -- Wire)
