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    Smart in court, Chrysler struggles in showroom  Jul 3, 2009
    Chrysler's two minivans, which for years dominated their market segment, were outsold by the Honda Odyssey. Only one Chrysler Group LLC model showed a sales increase over June of last year, the Dodge Challenger muscle car. (MSNBC -- Business)

    TALKING CARS: Its all in the timing  Jun 16, 2009
    Q. I own a 2001 Honda Odyssey with 70,000 miles. The idle will sometimes surge up and down about 300 RPMs. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)

    Survive the drive  May 29, 2009
    We - four children and two adults - recently drove to San Diego in a Honda Odyssey. An older Odyssey, mind you, which means no built-in DVD player; somehow that seems like cheating (about which more later). (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Best cars for families  May 25, 2009
    Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Police seek stalker in Cherokee subdivision  May 20, 2009
    The man was seen driving a white minivan, possibly a Honda Odyssey or Chrysler Town ry. He s described as a white male in his late 20s, about 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds with short brown hair. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    See 10 Best 'Mom Cars'  May 9, 2009
    The list of functional "soccer-mobiles," as Kelley Blue Book calls them, includes the 2009 models of the Audi A6 Avant, the Buick Enclave, the Cadillac Escalade, the Honda Odyssey, and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The top five "fun mom cars" features the Audi TT, the BMW 335d, the Jaguar XK, the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and the Mercedes-Benz SL.. (KERO 23, CA)

    YOU ASKED?  Which of the new boxy vehicles is best?  Apr 18, 2009
    Consumer Reports rates it dead last because it is "not as refined as others in it's class. We recently rented one for a week in California on a trip from the beach to the mountains and never had the top up once, even in 45 degree weather. The steering was great, downright fun to drive, the brakes strong and linear, even the short wheelbase 2-door model not too bumpy. Sure, it is a little "rough" but that is all part of the fun. The ability to take the doors off and fly free is unbeatable. I am... (USA Today -- Money)

    What do you think of proposed new car fee?  Apr 1, 2009
    Don, you seem to have mistaken that this is taken in lieu of sales tax which means the $6-10k in sales tax a high Benz buyer would normally pay is now the same $1,500 you would get for a lightly used Honda Odyssey. I m not against a flat/moderately progressive tax and I probably have one of the highest tax burdens relative to my actual income. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    CHAT TRANSCRIPT:  James R. Healey answers your car questions  Mar 21, 2009
    I drive an 06 Acura TL six-speed and love it, but the family truckster (02 Honda Odyssey with over 100k mi) is starting to show its age - and I was thinking of jumpimg into the market to take advantage of the deals (with the added benefit of doing my part to spend money in this economy). I have 3 kids under 12 and we haul their gear and friends all over town. (USA Today -- Money)

    Spare parts: Chrysler expects 500,000 electric vehicles by 2013  Feb 21, 2009
    s choices include: Chevy Malibu, Tahoe Hybrid, Traverse; Honda Odyssey, Civic; Toyota Camry Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4; Ford Escape Hybrid; VW Jetta SportWagen TDI.. CAR BUYING 101: Understanding Vehicle Financing is produced by the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation and the National Automobile Dealers Association and prepared in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Electrical blaze lights up Jackson Heights street  Feb 20, 2009
    The blaze destroyed a parked Honda Odyssey minivan and frayed plenty of nerves. A ground-floor tenant at 34-47 80th Street, the building closest to the fire, had to move his family into the back rooms of their apartment because of the intense heat from the flames, Cadorette said. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Charming Canada: Landscapes, farmhouses and major cities provide history and intrigue  Feb 12, 2009
    Our Honda Odyssey was the only car traversing the charcoal ribbon roughly pasted on the boundless New Brunswick wilderness of serene lakes and stately firs. The trees pushed right up to the edge of the road and extended out infinitely to a tangerine skyline, covering hills and mountains with the overflowing greenery. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Drive It Forever  Mar 16, 2008
    Q. I own a 1995 Honda Odyssey LX, with a 2. 2-liter VTEC engine. (Boston Globe)

    Consumer Reports: Honda Tops Automakers List  Mar 8, 2008
    The Honda Civic scored lower than the Nissan Altima, as did the Honda Odyssey minivan when compared to the Toyota Sienna. While Detroit auto manufacturers managed to earn most of the lowest scores, there have been significant improvements made in Ford and GM vehicles recently. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Complete List  Mar 6, 2008
    Acura Integra Acura MDX Acura RL Acura RSX Acura TL Acura TSX BMW M3 Buick LaCrosse Honda Accord Honda Civic Honda Civic Hybrid Honda CR-V Honda Element Honda Odyssey Honda Pilot Honda S2000 Infiniti FX Infiniti G20 Infiniti G35 Infiniti I30, I35 Infiniti QX4 Lexus ES Lexus ES Lexus GS (RWD) Lexus GX Lexus IS Lexus LS Lexus RX Lexus SC Lincoln Continental Lincoln Town Car Mazda Millenia Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda Proteg; Mazda3 Mitsubishi Endeavor Mitsubishi Outlander Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima... (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Some say Singing Beach shouldn't go to the dogs  Feb 23, 2008
    So did Ciara, Kevin Leahy's 3-year-old Irish wolfhound in the back seat of his Honda Odyssey. "As soon as we drive into downtown Manchester, she gets all excited," said Leahy, a history teacher at Beverly High School and father of three who makes the drive to Singing Beach two or three times a week in the winter. (Boston Globe)

    Contents of Nina Reiser's van detailed in murder trial testimony  Jan 18, 2008
    Her Honda Odyssey minivan was located Sept. 9, 2006, on Fernwood Road near Highway 13 in the Oakland hills. It contained a $2,100 rent check and $144 in perishable groceries from the Berkeley Bowl supermarket, including yogurt, sour cream, eggs, milk and fruit, Weller testified Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court in Oakland. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Surprise Video Of Nina Reiser  Jan 17, 2008
    The prosecution believes the evidence from the store shows that Nina Reiser, whose passports were found inside her home, had no plans to leave the country and never left her husband's home alive - and that it was Hans Reiser who later parked her Honda Odyssey minivan on an Oakland hills street with her rotting groceries strewn about. Before jurors were brought in Tuesday morning, Hans Reiser, 44, appeared to gaze intently at the surprise footage as prosecutor Paul Hora prepared it for viewing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Rev Up Your Biz Fleet by Going 'Green'  Jan 11, 2008
    Other ACEEE-rated models include the Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta, Volvo V70 and Mazda MX-5. Another caveat: Some alternative fuels, such as diesel and ethanol/FlexFuel, can cost more than regular gas and are not as readily available. (Entrepreneur)

    Top of the charts  Jan 10, 2008
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    Consumer Report: Japanese cars still score on top  Jan 7, 2008
    The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey were the only two minivans on the list. Of the 22 models on the Least Satisfying list, 20 were from American automakers. (Montana Standard, MT)

    NYPD: Man Discovered Fatally Shot In Harlem  Jan 5, 2008
    The victim, who was inside of a tan 2000 Honda Odyssey, was declared dead by responding EMS officials, police said. The victims name has not yet been released pending proper identification and family notification. (WNBC.com, NY)

    Charities, for-profits compete for used clothes in Charlotte  Jan 5, 2008
    2006 Honda Odyssey, SILVER, Miles: 42,632, Price. . (The Daily Reflector)

    Looking for cool tech in new cars  Dec 27, 2007
    When I become a mom, Im thinking Ill be looking for the perks that now come with current vehicles: in-headrest screens or the screen that folds into the ceiling and wireless headsets (the better for parents not to be driven insane on car trips by repeated airings of Blues Clues or similar kid favorite), rear camera (the very family friendly Honda Odyssey has one) and pre-crash systems (maximizing safety and least damage to you and the car in the event danger is imminent, including... (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Stalled minivan sales spell trouble for Chrysler  Dec 15, 2007
    Chrysler's Dodge Grand Caravan is in danger of losing its spot as the top-selling minivan in the U.S. to the Honda Odyssey ... The Dodge Grand Caravan also is in danger of losing its spot as the top-selling minivan in the U.S. to the Honda Odyssey, which was outselling Dodge by 3,300 vehicles through November. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Launch of Chrysler's new minivans may have gotten off to slower start than company expected  Dec 15, 2007
    The Dodge Grand Caravan also is in danger of losing its spot as the top-selling minivan in the U.S. to the Honda Odyssey, which was outselling Dodge by 3,300 vehicles through November. The vans are a little bit slow sales-wise and customers have been a little bit slow to come around to them, said Mark McCready, vice president of market planning and pricing for the Carsdirect. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Japanese Cars Continue to Dominate Consumer Reports' Latest Car-Owner Satisfaction Survey  Dec 4, 2007
    Models are listed within categories in order of most satisfying: Most Satisfying -- Small Cars: Honda Fit, Volkswagen Rabbit -- Family Cars: Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Fusion V6 (AWD), Saturn Aura -- Large Cars: Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon -- Upscale/Luxury Cars: Lexus LS 460, Acura TL Type-S, BMW 330i/335i (sedan), -- Infiniti M35 RWD, Lincoln MKZ (AWD) -- Sports Cars/Roadsters: Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman, Chevrolet Corvette, Mini Cooper S (hatchback), Honda S2000, Porsche... (PR Newswire)

    Chrysler's Tony Town & Country  Nov 26, 2007
    The Town ry's strongest rival is the Honda Odyssey, which saw sales fall by only 4. 2% to 144,718 in the first 10 months of the year and jump by 24. (BusinessWeek)

    Women take to Northwestern automotive technology class  Nov 24, 2007
    As they watched Nissin official Penny Grigg show parts of a Honda Odyssey parking brake they were constructing, there were two people in the group that some would have thought stood out like a blown head gasket. However, Kimberly Looney and Brandy Busby say that couldn t be farther from the truth. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    How green can your family be?  Nov 18, 2007
    WHAT THEY'RE DOING RIGHT: Both of the Ericksons' vehicles - a 2005 Honda Odyssey and a 2007 Honda CRV - are Low Emission Vehicles, meaning that they meet strict pollution-limit requirements set by the California Air Resources Board. The family does most of their travel with the CRV, which at about 25 miles per gallon gets better mileage than their other car. (AZCentral -- News)

    Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List  Nov 17, 2007
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Insurance Industry Lists Safest Vehicles. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Three Runaways Found  Nov 16, 2007
    The teens obtained two sets of automobile keys from the Old Route 126 business and left in a 2004 Ford F-150 truck owned by Hendershot and a 2000 Honda Odyssey minivan belonging to Trenton, N.J., resident Lidia Pilarska. The eastbound Honda was abandoned in Newburg in Franklin County due to mechanical problems, state police added. (Fulton County News, PA)

    Directed Electronics Wins 2008 CES Innovations Award for Xpresskit XK400N Digital Programmable Vehicle Interface  Nov 15, 2007
    In a typical install on the 2007 Honda Odyssey minivan, the Responder LE can be installed with 9 wires instead of 27, thanks to XK400N. It will be available in the first quarter of 2008 at authorized Directed Electronics retailers worldwide ... Other trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this release including Honda Odyssey are the property of their respective holders. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Honda, Ford Lead List Of Safest New Cars  Nov 15, 2007
    Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List - Automotive News Story - KFOX El Paso. Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Lack A Vehicle? Try A Sharing Service  Oct 15, 2007
    It cuts down on parking and they can rely on transit, bicycles or their feet, and if they need a car they can rent one," she said. The University of Florida launched its program in January using Flexcar. It has eight vehicles: three hybrid Honda Civics, two Honda Odyssey minivans, a Honda Element, a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Tacoma pickup. The school pays $76,800 yearly to Flexcar, or $800 per month per car. Those who rent the vehicles pay the company $5.50 per hour, said Allan Preston, a... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)

    Growth Spurt for Two-Year-Old Sprout  Sep 10, 2007
    Other growing categories include travel advertisers destinations such as Sea World and Honda Odyssey, an important sale in the automotive category. As for distribution, the Time Warner Cable deal gives Wax and other Sprout backers reason to feel sunny about more than just a new morning show. (Multichannel News)

    Ask the Auto Doctor  Sep 8, 2007
    Dear Doctor: I own a 2002 Honda Odyssey with 92,000 miles, which I purchased with 60,000 miles. My problem is when I come to a stop; the transmission doesn t seem to downshift into first gear. (Helena Independent Record)

    Eco-Friendly Vehicles  Sep 3, 2007
    Minivans and Large Vans: For something with a little more space but still easy on the environment, check out the Toyota Sienna, Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Honda Odyssey, Nissan Quest, Chevrolet G1500/2500 Van, and the GMC G1500/2500 Savana (Cargo). SUV s: Sport Utility Vehicles come in all shapes and sizes. (Suite101.com)

    Town & Country's mini-makeover  Aug 27, 2007
    That leaves the Town ry, and its sibling Dodge Grand Caravan, to compete with vehicles such as the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, Hyundai Entourage and Nissan Quest. As a whole, the minivan segment has been fighting an uphill battle against crossover SUVs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Testing reveals fewer expected miles per gallon for 2008 cars and trucks  Aug 25, 2007
    George Diaz of central Phoenix, who is looking to buy a 2008 Honda Odyssey minivan, knows about the new EPA ratings system and is unconcerned. The Odyssey, rated at 21 city and 28 highway under the old system, now is expected to get 19 city and 25 highway. (AZCentral -- News)

    Kidnapping suspect has a lengthy criminal past  Aug 22, 2007
    The charges stem from last Monday's theft of a white Honda Odyssey minivan from a home west of town on S.C. 9 Business. The victim's young child was strapped into a car seat in the rear of the vehicle during the heist. (Loris Scene, SC)

    3rd Suspect Arrested In Slaying Of Anaheim Family  Aug 17, 2007
    The 2004 Honda Odyssey, which was recovered outside of Orange County, has been processed and police are waiting for the analysis, O'Connor said, declining to say how the van was located. Martinez said on Friday that investigators continued to look for other suspects because of the scope and brutality of the attack and chain of events, particularly in light of the fact that three people were overpowered. (CBS2.com, CA)

    Online scammers target car buyers  Aug 14, 2007
    The more common types of cars being used in the scam were aged between 1999 and 2006 and makes included Lexus, BMW, Honda Odyssey, Ford Focus, Ford Falcon, Toyota Landcruiser and Volkswagon Golf. All fake vehicles have been identified as being offered for sale for less than $10,000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Lexus LS tops value and ownership satisfaction rankings  Aug 12, 2007
    Among Honda products, the top choices were the Acura MDX, among luxury midsize crossovers; the Honda Fit, compact cars; the Honda CR-V, midsize crossovers; and the Honda Odyssey, minivans. On the market, however, the CR-V is considered a compact crossover; Honda's midsize crossover is the Pilot, which is a less expensive version of the Acura MDX.. (Boston Globe)

    Winners by vehicle class  Aug 10, 2007
    BEST BY VEHICLE CLASSSub-compact carWinner: Scion xARunners-up: Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Aveo Compact carWinner: Honda CivicRunners-up: Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla Compact Sporty CarWinner: Mazda MiataRunners-up: Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Celica Midsize Sporty CarWinner: Chevrolet SSR, Ford Mustang (tie)Runner-up: Toyota Solara Midsize CarWinner: Buick CenturyRunners-up: Buick Regal, Mercury Sable Large CarWinner: Ford Crown VictoriaRunners-up: Mercury Grand Marquis, Buick Park Avenue Compact... (USA Today -- Money)

    J.D. Power dependability rankings by vehicle category  Aug 10, 2007
    Runners-up: Mercury Monterey, Honda Odyssey. Midsize Premium MAV. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Buick, Lexus tie for top spot in vehicle dependability study  Aug 9, 2007
    VanWinner: Oldsmobile SilhouetteRunners-up: Mercury Monterey, Honda Odyssey. Midsize Premium MAVWinner: Lexus GX 470Runners-up: Lexus RX 300, Infiniti FX-Series. (USA Today -- Autos)

    One killed, five hurt when van hits truck  Aug 7, 2007
    Witnesses told the Highway Patrol the driver of the 2006 Honda Odyssey was traveling around 90 mph and changing lanes in and out of traffic when he came upon the three-axle flatbed tow truck on a steep ascending grade, CHP Officer Brian Pennings said. The tow truck, which was in the slow lane and had its lights and hazard flashers on, was traveling about 30 to 35 mph when the minivan smashed into it. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Shoplifting suspect hit by van  Aug 6, 2007
    After allegedly stealing from Kohl's, Marshall's, and Tello's, one of the women was struck by a 2000 Honda Odyssey driven by a 31-year-old Chelsea man, police said. After the van hit the juvenile woman, it was rear-ended by a 2002 Jeep Liberty. (Boston Globe)

    Tiger teen not impaired, lawyer says  Aug 3, 2007
    Taylor was driving east on Bridge Creek Road when the Honda Odyssey she was driving crossed the center line and struck an oncoming motorcycle near Rocky Grove Baptist Church. Benjamin Alvin Lewis, 60, of Claxton was declared dead at the scene. (Clayton Tribune, GA)

    Test Drive: Want a feature? New Chrysler minivans have it  Aug 3, 2007
    The two-lane roads outside San Diego proved that the new minivans are a ways from matching the crisp-handling Honda Odyssey, and don't ride as comfortably as the plush Toyota Sienna. Here are the salient changes. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Chrysler redesigns minivan offerings  Aug 3, 2007
    The lowest-priced 2007 Toyota Sienna has a suggested retail price of $24,155, while the cheapest Honda Odyssey this year is $25,645, according to the companies' Web sites. Neither company will have new models in 2008. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Teen charged in motorcyclist's death  Jul 27, 2007
    The collision sheared off the front wheel of Taylor's 2001 Honda Odyssey. Taylor walked to a nearby residence and it was unclear how she got to Mama G's. (Clayton Tribune, GA)

    Car scam targets top suburbs  Jul 21, 2007
    The cars, including Toyota Rav4s, Honda CR-Vs and a Honda Odyssey, were among 15 seized in a series of raids across Sydney on Thursday. Six men were arrested after riot squad members and 100 police swept through spare parts businesses, wrecking yards and homes in the city's west. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    10 Best Car Values  Jul 19, 2007
    "For 2007, the Sienna received a new powerful and efficient 3.5-liter V6 engine that now gives it the edge in our testing over the Honda Odyssey," the magazine says. "Both minivans have spacious and refined interiors on par with some luxury sedans.". (Newsmax)

    Chrysler to drop prices on 08 minivans  Jul 13, 2007
    Chrysler's major minivan competitors, the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey, are not new models, and Chrysler could take sales away from them with its redesigned minivans, he said. "They want those vehicles to appear very competitive in the marketplace," Toprak said. (MSNBC -- Business)

    2008 Chrysler minivan prices cut  Jul 13, 2007
    Reducing incentives and ensuring that its price point and brand is competitive is especially critical for Chrysler as it takes on chief rivals, the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey, in the minivan segment. Sales are down. (DetNews.com)

    Check Web sites to see how cars hold up in crash  Jul 9, 2007
    I searched the Honda Odyssey, which posted "good" scores for front and side crash tests, but make sure you hit the "compare" button at the bottom, which lets you compare a car with others in its class. The Odyssey only scored "marginal" on rear crash tests. (Deseret News)

    Honda takes satisfaction honors  Jun 29, 2007
    Subcompact car: Honda Fit and Toyota YarisCompact car: Volkswagen JettaCompact sporty car: Volkswagen GTICompact premium sporty car: Porsche CaymanEntry premium car: BMW 3 SeriesMidsize premium car: Mercedes-Benz E-ClassLarge premium car: Mercedes-Benz S-ClassPremium sporty car: BMW 6 SeriesMidsize sporty car: Ford MustangMidsize car: Nissan Altima SedanLarge car: Hyundai AzeraCompact MAV: Honda CR-VMidsize MAV: Ford EdgeLarge MAV: Nissan ArmadaMidsize premium MAV: BMW X5Large premium MAV:... (MSNBC -- Business)

    Kia Rondo offers family-friendly fun  Jun 28, 2007
    The Rondo is nearly 2 feet shorter than the Honda Odyssey, but still provides seating for seven. Consider the Rondo a mini minivan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Chambersburg man arrested following double fatality on interstate  Jun 22, 2007
    Melvin Garcia-Rivera, 30, of Chambersburg was northbound in a Ford Club Wagon at 3:04 p.m. when he pulled into the left lane and hit the front of a Honda Odyssey. Two of the seven people in the Odyssey were thrown from the vehicle and were pronounced dead at the scene by the Cumberland County Coroner's Office, according to police Two others reportedly were flown from the scene by helicopter. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)

    3-car crash leaves 1 dead in south Orange  Jun 19, 2007
    The impact pushed the Tundra into the side of a northbound 2004 Honda Odyssey. The driver of the Corolla was pronounced dead at the scene. (Orlando Sentinel)

    Blue Book recognizes interior style  Jun 17, 2007
    In the minivan segment, the Toyota Sienna was first, followed by the Honda Odyssey and Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan. Dodge, of course, gets credit for its nifty stow-and-go seats. (Boston Globe)

    Hyundai registers large gains in quality survey  Jun 17, 2007
    The Entourage, Sedona, and Quest beat out the Honda Odyssey for this year's top spot; the Odyssey had held the number one position for the previous five years. Number two Japanese automaker Nissan's class-leading vehicles, besides the Quest, were the Maxima, which tied with the new Saturn Aura for first place among medium-size cars; and the Titan, which tied the Ford F-150 for the top spot among full-size pickups. (Boston Globe)

    Public safety log  Jun 16, 2007
    According to Joyce Marie Miller, 71, was attempting to turn left from the eastbound lanes of Highway 226 when her Toyota Camry was struck by a westbound Honda Odyssey van. Miller was taken to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, where she was treated and released. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Pewaukee woman charged in fatal crash  Jun 13, 2007
    Megal was driving west on Lindsay Road at about 5 p.m. in a Toyota Matrix when she lost control of her car and it struck a Honda Odyssey minivan head-on, just east of Woods Edge Drive, according to the criminal complaint. Megal's passenger, Patrick Plautz, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)

    Car crashes into lot; 3 injured  Jun 12, 2007
    His car went into the Excel Auto Sales lot, striking a 2003 maroon Toyota Landcrusier, a 2003 silver Honda Odyssey and a 2006 Honda Odyssey, police said. Garcia-Castro was not injured, but three of his passengers were, said Albany Police Sgt. Fred Aliberti. (Albany Times Union)

    Accord LI's most popular car  Jun 12, 2007
    Long Islanders have their own way of talking, their own madcap way of driving and, some new figures show, tastes in cars that sometime differ significantly from those in other regions of the country. While America's best-selling vehicle is a Ford pickup truck, Long Island's is -- the envelope please -- the Honda Accord, according to registration figures for Nassau and Suffolk counties from the automotive information provider R.L. Polk f Southfield, Mich. (Newsday -- Business)

    Man gets probation in wife's Bear Mountain minivan suicide plunge  Jun 7, 2007
    She then drove the Honda Odyssey off a 300-foot drop, killing herself. The children somehow survived the plunge. (Newsday -- State)

    Han Might Get Probation For Role In Wife's Death  Jun 6, 2007
    Just after he got out, his wife drove the Honda Odyssey off the cliff. WCBSTV.COM'S MOST POPULAR PAGES. (CBS 2, NY)

    Lincoln's crossover MKX striking, competent  Jun 3, 2007
    But it drives like, well, a nice minivan, and I'd wager that a Honda Odyssey could beat it around a road course. Of course, the MKX is a prettified Ford Edge, and like that crossover wagon it feels rather large and unwieldy. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Van owner accidentally runs over her family  Jun 2, 2007
    Hours after buying a new van, Urvashiben Patel took the silver Honda Odyssey for a spin around the parking lot of her family's Annapolis apartment complex. But as Patel, who had earned her driver's license 10 days earlier, pulled into a parking space in front of her family and friends waiting on the steps of the community leasing center, she pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. (SunSpot.net)

    Police: Boyfriend takes car  Jun 2, 2007
    After the victim told Turner to leave and threatened to call police, Turner left the home, taking the keys to the victim's 2001 Honda Odyssey, police said. The victim called police soon after to report the theft of her car and officers later spotted Turner in it on West Main Street. (New Britain Herald, CT)

    Honda odyssey  May 26, 2007
    " It has five compartments, of varying sizes, and one wag who looked at it said, "it's where you put your stash (San Francisco Chronicle)

    High gas prices no sweat for campers  May 25, 2007
    Rick and Francene Du Charme set off Tuesday in their Honda Odyssey, trailed by a 17-foot Casita travel trailer, from their home in Dunnellon, Fla ... OHHHH YAAAA wrote on May 25, 2007 6:21 AM:" "Rick and Francene Du Charme set off Tuesday in their Honda Odyssey, trailed by a 17-foot Casita travel trailer, from their home in Dunnellon, Fla. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Motorcyclist injured in collision with mini-van  May 23, 2007
    Lipitz's 1998 Kawasaki motorbike was eastbound on DeMott Avenue when it collided with a 2002 Honda Odyssey driven by Mary Ellen Berry, 47, of York Court in Rockville Centre, who was headed south on Pickwick Court, the police said. No summonses were issued, and no charges were filed. (Newsday -- Nation)

    Keep new Acura on the road where its handling can shine  May 19, 2007
    ") It's a station wagon that remains a station wagon although its 2007 platform has been changed -- thus affording a wider track, the distance between the centers of the left and right tires; and a longer wheelbase, the centerline distance between the wheels up front and those in the back. Those welcome changes were not made to improve the MDX's off-road prowess. They were made to bolster its on-road chutzpah. Coupled with suspension and engine improvements, the platform alterations help the MDX... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Honda, Saturn ending deal for V-6 engines in Vue SUV  May 16, 2007
    The engine used in the Vue is similar to what powers the Honda Odyssey minivan, Ridgeline pickup truck, and Pilot and the Acura MDX sport-utes, though elements of it were unique for the Saturn vehicles. Morrissey said the decision had nothing to do with concerns about the Honda engines but was related to the SUV's redesign. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Report: Sharp Decline In Auto Deaths  Apr 21, 2007
    Design, Technology Have Aided Reduction In Deaths. POSTED: 8:58 am PDT April 20, 2007UPDATED: 10:06 am PDT April 20, 2007. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Letters to the Editor  Apr 20, 2007
    It would not impact large families at all -- unless they intend to try to cram themselves into a souped-up sports car or think a Honda Odyssey or Saturn View is too mild-mannered, and they just have to drive a Hummer. One of the best features: The disclosure about the surcharge will be right on the car, open and transparent, so consumers will still be free to choose whether they think the added surcharge is worth it or not. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Superintendent hits ground running  Apr 19, 2007
    Whitmore makes the commute from Lafayette to Davis in a Honda Odyssey. t's the family car my wife has the hybrid, she needs the carpool lane more than I do. (Davis Enterprise, CA)

    Victim of wrong-way collision dies  Apr 15, 2007
    Mitchison Forde, 56, of Canarsie, was driving east on the the parkway when he turned his 2004 Honda Odyssey minivan around at the Heckscher State Park toll booths and started driving west on the eastbound side. Forde, who apparently suffers from dementia, caused one car to swerve into another car, hit another car, then slammed into Thomas-Lewis' car, police said. (Newsday)

    Disabled Oceanside woman receives van from 9/11 fund  Apr 10, 2007
    Previously, she had a 1996 Honda Odyssey with 200,000-plus miles and a pulley-style system that attached to her wheelchair. To load it, she would use the pulley to swing her wheelchair into a space that was barely big enough for it to fit. (North County Times)

    Crossovers move into minivan terrain  Apr 4, 2007
    com, said other minivans such as the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna have been successful, along with Chrysler's offerings, because of the mix of reliability and new technology like DVD players and satellite radio. They've also not been afraid to innovate. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    NY man admits to endangering children when wife committed suicide  Mar 29, 2007
    After he got out, his wife drove the Honda Odyssey off the cliff, killing herself. The children, Ariana, 5, and Itana, 3, were belted into car seats and survived without major injury. (Newsday -- State)

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