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)
