Honda News Honda Achieves Its Best-Ever Result in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
Honda leads industry with seven segment-leading models, more than any other brand
The Honda brand earned its best-ever ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) for 2011, finishing second among all surveyed brands, including premium makes, the company announced today. Honda also led the industry with seven models earning the highest initial quality ranking in their respective segments, including its top-selling Accord and Civic models.The Acura brand finished third overall in the 2011 IQS. In the manufacturing realm, the 2011 study recognized three Honda plants for superior quality, including Honda's newest U.S. auto plant in Greensburg, Ind. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, producing the Civic Sedan, was one of only three plants around the world to earn the Platinum Plant Quality Award. The Suzuka, Japan plant, line 1, earned a Silver Plant Quality Award, Asia Pacific (tie), for production of Civic and Insight, while the East Liberty, Ohio, plant took home a Bronze Plant Quality Award, North/South America, for production of the Accord Crosstour, CR-V and Element.
"Creating products of the highest quality and value is the foundation of our business, and it begins with a deep understanding of the customer," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president & CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These results are an important demonstration of our focus on the customer and the tireless efforts put forth by Honda associates throughout our organization?in R&D, in manufacturing and in sales?to exceed their high expectations of Honda and Acura."
Of the seven Honda models earning the highest initial quality score in their segment ? the most segment leaders of any brand ? five were manufactured in North America: the Civic (compact car); the Element (compact crossover SUV?followed by the CR-V in second place); the Accord (midsize car); the Accord Crosstour (midsize crossover SUV); and the Ridgeline (midsize pickup). Those five models were joined on the 2011 segment leader list by the Insight hybrid (compact car, tie) and Honda Fit (sub-compact car). Honda automobiles made in North America are produced using domestic and globally-sourced parts.
J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study serves as an important tool for consumers in evaluating the quality and design of new vehicles. Since 1987, J.D. Power and Associates has been surveying owners to measure the initial quality of new vehicles after the first 90 days of ownership.
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Honda Achieves Its Best-Ever Result in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality StudyHonda leads industry with seven segment-leading models, more than any other brand
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Honda Achieves Its Best-Ever Result in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
Honda leads industry with seven segment-leading models, more than any other brand
The Honda brand earned its best-ever ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) for 2011, finishing second among all surveyed brands, including premium makes, the company announced today. Honda also led the industry with seven models earning the highest initial quality ranking in their respective segments, including its top-selling Accord and Civic models.The Acura brand finished third overall in the 2011 IQS. In the manufacturing realm, the 2011 study recognized three Honda plants for superior quality, including Honda's newest U.S. auto plant in Greensburg, Ind. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, producing the Civic Sedan, was one of only three plants around the world to earn the Platinum Plant Quality Award. The Suzuka, Japan plant, line 1, earned a Silver Plant Quality Award, Asia Pacific (tie), for production of Civic and Insight, while the East Liberty, Ohio, plant took home a Bronze Plant Quality Award, North/South America, for production of the Accord Crosstour, CR-V and Element.
"Creating products of the highest quality and value is the foundation of our business, and it begins with a deep understanding of the customer," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president & CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These results are an important demonstration of our focus on the customer and the tireless efforts put forth by Honda associates throughout our organization?in R&D, in manufacturing and in sales?to exceed their high expectations of Honda and Acura."
Of the seven Honda models earning the highest initial quality score in their segment ? the most segment leaders of any brand ? five were manufactured in North America: the Civic (compact car); the Element (compact crossover SUV?followed by the CR-V in second place); the Accord (midsize car); the Accord Crosstour (midsize crossover SUV); and the Ridgeline (midsize pickup). Those five models were joined on the 2011 segment leader list by the Insight hybrid (compact car, tie) and Honda Fit (sub-compact car). Honda automobiles made in North America are produced using domestic and globally-sourced parts.
J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study serves as an important tool for consumers in evaluating the quality and design of new vehicles. Since 1987, J.D. Power and Associates has been surveying owners to measure the initial quality of new vehicles after the first 90 days of ownership.
Honda Achieves Its Best-Ever Result in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality StudyHonda leads industry with seven segment-leading models, more than any other brand
Honda Canada Raises More than $90,000 for Make-A-Wish Canada Through Fund-Raising at Indy Races in Toronto and EdmontonAfter two exciting weeks of fundraising initiatives on and off the track at both the Honda Indy Toronto and Edmonton Indy, Honda Canada Inc. announced that, together with generous race fans, they rais...
July 14 2011
When people think of Honda's environmental leadership, their attention naturally turns to our leading product fuel efficiency or the company's pioneering efforts to reduce tailpipe emissions and advance alternative-fuel technologies. What they may not realize is that Honda's commitment to the environment includes significant and often industry-leading efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the factories that manufacture our products.
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May 12 2011
Honda has a long history of leadership in the development and application of advanced technologies and designs to enhance the safety of all road users, including automobile occupants, motorcycle riders, and pedestrians. The company operates two of the world's most sophisticated crash test facilities and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety. This commitment to safety is based on Honda's goal of being a company that "society wants to exist," and it complements the company's leadership in reducing vehicle emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and advancing alternatives to gasoline.
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TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. will debut three concept cars at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show that foreshadow the Japanese automaker's vision for a battery-powered future: a plug-in hybrid touring sedan, an electric small city car and a sporty, open-cockpit electric vehicle.
The concepts presage cars that could come to market about two generations from now -- say, in 2020.
A key feature of the cars is a pair of steering handles that are pulled backward and forward to direct the car instead of a wheel. Honda says that the technology is intuitive and much like steering a bicycle. When you want to turn left, you move the right handle forward. When you want to move right, you do the opposite.
The first concept, the AC-X, gets its name from Advanced Cruiser Experience. It is a wedge-shaped plug-in hybrid sedan that takes heavy styling cues from the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle.
The Honda Micro Commuter Concept is a three-seat city runabout that follows in the tradition of the Nissan Pivo concept series and the Toyota iQ minicar. Photo credit: Honda
F1-inspired To improve aerodynamics, it has an adjustable rear diffuser and body undercover that extend during highway driving to improve mileage. Formula One-inspired wheel covers also help. The AC-X, with a drag coefficient of 0.21, targets fuel efficiency of 110 kilometers per liter, or 258 mpg, with its 120-kilowatt electric motor and 1.6-liter engine, Honda says. The AC-X is envisioned as running 50 kilometers (31 miles) in electric-only mode. Also on display will be the Honda Micro Commuter Concept. The three-seat city runabout follows in the tradition of the Nissan Pivo concept series and the Toyota iQ minicar. Its lithium ion battery gives it a range of 37 miles. But the so-called Loop Batter battery pack also can be taken out and plugged into other vehicles, including an electric minimotorbike. That two-wheeler, dubbed the Motor Compo, can be loaded aboard the Micro Commuter Concept. |
Sketches of the Honda Small Sports EV Concept depict a stubby, low-slung car reminiscent of the CR-Z sporty hybrid. Photo credit: Honda
Swap your body panels Another feature of the angular micro vehicle: colorful body panels that can be swapped in and out like the exchangeable skins of a smartphone to customize your ride. The third car of tomorrow is the Small Sports EV Concept, a compact convertible electric vehicle. Honda is waiting until the show to give detailed specifications. But sketches released in advance depict a stubby, low-slung car reminiscent of the CR-Z sporty hybrid. |
The Honda N Box is a new 660cc minicar for sale in Japan. Photo credit: Honda
On the production car front, Honda will present the N Box, a new 660cc minicar for sale in Japan. It also will show a so-called N Concept hinting at a possible direction for next-generation minicars. Press days for the Tokyo Motor Show are Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. |
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