Honda has introduced a high-spec Satellite Navigation edition of the Honda Civic Hybrid in the UK to meet customer demand. The Honda Civic Hybrid EX is available with a leather interior, Honda's Hands Free Telephone (like BlueTooth). There are Hands Free Telephone controls on the steering wheel and a DVD Satellite Navigation System replaces a 6-disc CD changer. The Navigation gets Real-Time Traffic Updates and a Zagat Restaurant.
Compare that to the US-spec Honda Civic Navigation system!
Honda Pays 100K To Lobbyist
US Honda has paid SHL & Associates, $100,000 in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. The firm lobbied on renewable fuels, energy efficiency and currency exchange rates, according to the form posted online Wednesday by the Senate's public records office. Congress is expected to revisit the issue of vehicle fuel efficiency when a House bill passed earlier this month is merged with energy legislation the Senate passed in June. The Senate bill called for a 40 percent increase in auto mileage to 35 mpg by 2020, while the House version does not include specific language on the issue. Under a federal law enacted in 1995, lobbyists are required to disclose activities that could influence members of the executive and legislative branches. They must register with Congress within 45 days of being hired or engaging in lobbying.
Standard LX-S features include: 17-inch alloy wheels, P225/50R17 tires, Power windows, locks and outside mirrors, Daytime Running Lights, In-glass radio antenna
Added EX features include: Power moonroof, Heated outside mirrors
Added EX-L features include: Auto headlights, Leather Interior
Added EX-V6 features include: 18-inch alloy wheels, P235/45R18 tires, Rear spoiler, Fog Lights, Dual exhaust with finishers, Chrome door handles
The Accord Coupe has a powerful and sporty-looking 6-point grille, with a unique 3-dimensional bar and mesh design. Beneath the grille is a broad air dam with aggressively sculpted channels to direct airflow and provide visual identity. Widely spaced fog lamps are integrated below the headlights on V-6 models.
Along the side of the Accord Coupe body, strong character lines extend from the front fender nearly to the tail lamps. The roofline is streamlined and flows aerodynamically from the top of the A-pillar to the rear deck. Long doors provide a generous 43-inch opening for easy entry and exit, while an aggressive wedged shape builds a unique identity for the Coupe.
The 2008 Honda Accord Coupe is equipped with projector low-beam headlights. Projector headlights provide a distinctive sporty appearance with a bright, focused beam for confident nighttime driving. Flush-mounted clear covers blend in with the Accord Coupe's front fender lines for a sleek appearance. On the V-6 models, fog lamps are also recessed more deeply into the front bumper than the Sedan's.
Brake light and tail lamps are unique to the Accord Coupe. As aggressive as the front end and headlights, they promise both performance and attitude, and their compact dimensions contribute a precise look.
The Accord Coupe has standard 17-inch alloy wheels with five pairs of sharply sculpted spokes. The available 18-inch alloy wheels have ten evenly spaced, smoothly contoured spokes.
Honda Civic again Canada's Best Selling Passenger Car for July 2007
The 2007 Honda Civic topped Canadian sales of passenger cars for July. What's also interesting about this list is for the first time, import brands emerged into the top ten list of light trucks with such vehicles like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV-4. Entry-level vehicles were up 2.1% in a flat market, a continuation of the trend that developed more than a decade ago. Consumers are still moving away from the middle of the market, with midsize family vehicles down 3.7%. This size of vehicle has lost almost 20 points of market share over the last decade and now accounts for only a third of the market. The figures show that, if fleet sales are taken out of the equation, retail consumers purchased almost 60 per cent entry-level vehicles this year, with midsize family vehicles down in the 20 per cent range.
Engines:
2008 US Honda Accord Sedan to be available September 12. 2008 US Honda Accord Coupe to be available late September. 2008 Canadian Honda Accord to be available September 24. 2009 Accord diesel models will run as clean as a Toyota Prius, get 62.8 mpg and will be bio-diesel compatible.
Some features available or standard on 2008 Honda Accord models:
We'll have much more info on the 2008 Honda Accord in the coming weeks.
2008 US Honda Accord Sedan to be available September 12. 2008 US Honda Accord Coupe to be available late September. 2008 Canadian Honda Accord to be available September 24. 2009 Accord diesel models will run as clean as a Toyota Prius, get 62.8 mpg and will be bio-diesel compatible.
There are three non-premium nameplates that ranked in the top 5, Buick, Honda and Mercury while Buick and Lexus tied for first place.
Lexus garners five segment awards -- the most of any nameplate in 2007 -- for the GS 300/GS430, GX 470, LS 430, LX 470 and SC 430. Toyota follows with four segment awards for the RAV 4, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra. Ford, Honda and Oldsmobile each capture two awards. Ford models receiving awards are the Crown Victoria and Mustang (in a tie), while Honda earns awards for the Civic and S2000. Oldsmobile models receiving awards are the Bravada and Silhouette. Models by Buick, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Mazda and Scion each rank highest in one segment.
The study also finds that vehicle models with strong dependability may retain up to 15 percent more of their value after three years, which may increase their purchase prices when sold as used vehicles. In particular, vehicle models that demonstrate strong dependability lose their value less rapidly compared with vehicles that are not as dependable. With higher residual value, dependable vehicles may command higher purchase prices on the used-vehicle market. In addition, vehicles with higher retained value can be important assets to automakers and dealerships, which may be able to sell a dependable vehicle two to three times during its life cycle.
The study also finds that approximately 65 percent of vehicle owners experience one or more problems that require components to be replaced. Owners who have problems that require component replacements within the first three years of ownership are considerably less satisfied than owners who don't need to replace components. Satisfaction is decreased further if owners are required to replace a major component, such as a transmission, as well as if minor components, such as brake pads, need to be replaced frequently. Component failure and the accompanying decline in satisfaction can lead to decreased customer loyalty. Owners who experience component failure expect to keep their vehicle approximately one year less than do owners who experience problems but do not need to replace components.
The 2007 Vehicle Dependability Study is based on responses from more than 53,000 original owners of 2004 model-year vehicles. The study was fielded from January through April 2007.
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