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What Would Honda Do?

Toyota May Have Some Explaining To Do

Toyota may have some explaining to do. In an internal document obtained by Congressional investigators, company executives noted they had saved $100 million by persuading U.S. regulators that a sudden acceleration problem with 2007 Camry and Lexus models was caused by floor mats.

Citing it as a "win" for the company, the document said Toyota had been successful in negotiating with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall the floor mats rather than finding a defect in the cars that required a repair.

Toyota ultimately suspended US sales of eight of its models and recalled millions of vehicles to address the sudden acceleration problem.

In September 2007 Toyota announced a recall of 55,000 floor mats which were used in the 2007/2008 Lexus ES 350 as well as the 2007/2008 Camry. At the same time, NHTSA strongly urged owners to "make sure the driver-side, all weather floor mat is properly secured before driving the vehicles."

At the time, NHTSA and Toyota noted that, if unsecured, the mats could slip forward and trap the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. Though the recall was limited to the Camry and Lexus, ConsumerAffairs.com had logged many complaints from Toyota Prius drivers about the sudden acceleration problem. And at the time, not all were buying Toyota and NHTSA's solution.

The Rub

"Here is the rub," one California reader told us in 2007. "If it truly were the mat catching the accelerator, why did turning the car off solve the problem? There is nothing with the power button that would do this. And yet each time when I restarted the Prius it was fine. If the accelerator were caught under the mat once the car was turned off the problem did not persist," she wrote.

Fast-forward two years and Toyota recalls more floor mats to deal with the same problem. In September 2009 Toyota announced a recall of 3.8 million Lexus and Toyota cars, again blaming the sliding floor mats. At the time, owners of the affected models were asked to remove the floor mats until they could be replaced with a safer version.

Then, just over a month later, NHTSA took the unusual step of correcting what it called "misleading" information from Toyota. In an early November 2009 statement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was correcting what it called "inaccurate and misleading" information in a Toyota press release, concerning its recent recall of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus models.

The release in question stated that NHTSA had reached a conclusion "that no defect exists in vehicles in which the driver's floor mat is compatible with the vehicle and properly secured." Not so, the agency said.

Must Address Design Flaw

"NHTSA has told Toyota and consumers that removing the recalled floor mats is the most immediate way to address the safety risk and avoid the possibility of the accelerator becoming stuck. But it is simply an interim measure," NHTSA said in a November 4 statement. "This remedy does not correct the underlying defect in the vehicles involving the potential for entrapment of the accelerator by floor mats, which is related to accelerator and floor pan design."

In other words, NHTSA said Toyota couldn't resolve the problem simply by removing the floor mats. They must address what safety researchers by then saw as a design flaw. Not long afterward, the carmaker capitulated, beginning what has turned into a financial and public relations nightmare.

Congress, meanwhile, wants to know what Toyota knew and when it knew it. The document citing the savings in limiting the 2007 recall to floor mats may take center stage as the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holds hearings on the subject. The Obama Administration is also looking closely.

"Unfortunately, this document is very telling," Olivia Alair, a spokeswoman for the Transportation Department, said. "We're going to hold Toyota's feet to the fire and make sure they do what's necessary
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Honda Windward Wins Again

Honda Windward Wins Again!
President's Award Winner
The Presidents Award is the most prestigious and coveted award bestowed upon a Honda Automobile dealership. It recognizes those dealership teams who have demonstrated professionalism and an unwavering pursuit of excellence in all areas of operation - customer service, sales, training and facility operation.

More than 1,000 Honda automobile dealerships participate in the President's Award program annually. Each year, award objectives are established to inspire dealerships to achieve even higher levels of customer satisfaction. This dealership has achieved these objectives and ranked to merit Honda's highest honor as a 2009 President's Award winner. We are proud to recognize this dealership as one of our Honda elite.

Is it worth driving here from other parts of Oahu? We think this award speaks about how we like to conduct our business all the time. Come and visit with Honda Windward and let us "Make a beleiver out of you"

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Toyoya Halts Sales of Eight Models

BREAKING: Toyota temporarily halts sales of selected models *UPDATE
Toyoya Halts Sales of Eight Models

Toyota has announced that it will halt sales of eight models due to its ongoing problems with unintended acceleration. At issue are accelerator pedal mechanisms that could get stuck in the open position due to wear, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. Earlier this month, Toyota announced a recall of 2.3 million vehicles with the possible defect.

Late last year, the Japanese automaker recalled nearly four million vehicles for floor mats that could trap accelerator pedals, also causing unintended acceleration. The two issues are apparently unrelated, though 1.7 million vehicles are affected by both issues.

The following eight models are included in the sales suspension:
  • 2009-2010 RAV4,
  • 2009-2010 Corolla,
  • 2009-2010 Matrix,
  • 2005-2010 Avalon,
  • Certain 2007-2010 Camry,
  • 2010 Highlander,
  • 2007-2010 Tundra,
  • 2008-2010 Sequoia
No Lexus or Scion sales have been halted, and due to the sales suspension of the above eight models, a number of manufacturing plants will be shut down for at least the week of February 1st. Click past the break for all the details on the recall and the plants being shuttered in North America.

*UPDATE: Toyota has confirmed for us that the Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid are not included in the sales suspension. Toyota has also reiterated that no Lexus or Scion models are included as these cars are built in Japan.

[Source: Toyota]
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Toyota Temporarily Suspends Sales of Selected Vehicles

TORRANCE, Calif., January 26, 2010 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it is instructing Toyota dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models involved in the recall for sticking accelerator pedal, announced on January 21, 2010.

"Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confidence in Toyota are very important to our company," said Group Vice President and Toyota Division General Manager Bob Carter. "This action is necessary until a remedy is finalized. We're making every effort to address this situation for our customers as quickly as possible."

Toyota announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. Toyota has investigated isolated reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms in certain vehicles without the presence of floor mats. There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.

Toyota's accelerator pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles:

2009-2010 RAV4,
2009-2010 Corolla,
2009-2010 Matrix,
2005-2010 Avalon,
Certain 2007-2010 Camry,
2010 Highlander,
2007-2010 Tundra,
2008-2010 Sequoia

No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, which will remain for sale.

Due to the sales suspension, Toyota is expected to stop producing vehicles on the following production lines for the week of February 1 to assess and coordinate activities. The North America vehicle production facilities affected are:

? Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Canada (Corolla, Matrix, and RAV4)
? Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (Sequoia and Highlander)
? Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky - Line 1 (Camry and Avalon)
? Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (Camry)
? Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Tundra)

No other North American Toyota vehicle production facilities are affected by the decision to stop production.

The sticking accelerator pedal recall is separate from the on-going recall of Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats. Approximately 1.7 million Toyota Division vehicles are subject to both separate recall actions.

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Accord Wins Again, Again, and Again!

Accord Wins Again, Again, and Again!

For a record 24th time, the January issue of Car and Driver magazine has named the Honda Accord one of the 10Best Cars. An amazing record but not surprising when you consider the exceptional qualities the Accord has to offer, including an exceptional ride quality. As Car and Driver puts it, "In '08, the redesigned Accord sedan vaulted into the EPA's large-car domain yet retained the taut, square-jawed underpinnings that make it so gratifyingly competent to drive."[1] And when you throw the sporty Accord Coupe V-6 into the mix, the driving enthusiasts at Car and Driver had even more reasons to celebrate, "Row through the velvety manual six-speed-barking the front tires something fierce as you shift into second-and 60 mph manifests in 5.6 seconds."

Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, the trusted automotive information resource, has honored the 2010 Accord with its Best Resale Value Award in the Mid-Size Car category. This prestigious award is given to vehicles that are expected to have the best resale value after five years of ownership.

Over the years, the Accord has won numerous prestigious awards in the automobile industry. But we designed the Accord for everyday people, not industry analysts, so it was especially gratifying to be honored with an Edmunds' Inside Line 2009 Readers' Most WantedSM Vehicle Award[1]. The Accord was singled out as the most wanted vehicle in the "Family Under $30,000"category. Here's what a few readers had to say about it: "Because it's a standard of quality and reliability and that's what a family car should be." "Best family sedan on the planet." Comments like these from people like you make this one of the "Most Wanted" awards that we've ever received.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has rated the 2010 Accord Sedan five stars (its highest rating) for both driver and front passenger in the frontal-crash test[4]. These frontal crash-test ratings are a testament to the advanced safety engineering that comes standard on every Accord.

[4] Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov)


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Go With The Civic

Go With The Civic

2010 Honda Civic® EX vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE
In its ranking of Affordable Small Cars (11/28/2009), the editors of U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) ranked the 2010 Honda Civic #1 and the 2010 Toyota Corolla #12 based on their analysis of published reviews and test drives for each vehicle, and their analysis of reliability and safety data. The Civic rated higher than the Corolla in all rating areas except Reliability in which they were rated the same. (Ratings are on a 1-10 scale where 10 is excellent and 1 is poor.)

U.S. News Scores
Rating Area 2010 Honda Civic 2010 Toyota Corolla
Overall 9.0 7.8
Performance 8.3 7.6
Exterior 8.2 7.1
Interior 8.2 7.6
Safety 9.6 9.3
Reliability 8.0 8.0
"Reviewers agree that the 2010 Honda Civic is a winning combination of substance and style that has deservedly staked its claim as a class leader. It is one of the most reliable, fuel efficient and solid-performing vehicles in the affordable small car class. Although several compacts have more comfort or utility, few cars have captured the media attention for all-around excellence like the 2010 Honda Civic."
-USN&WR Ranking of Affordable Small Cars - 2010 Honda Civic

"The Corolla is still a great option for those who want dependability, comfort, and a great value. But it doesn't have the versatility, style, or power of the top-scoring cars in the class."
-USN&WR Ranking of Affordable Small Cars - 2010 Toyota Corolla


In this article, Frontline provides a detailed comparison of Honda Civic Sedan EX with automatic transmission vs. Toyota Corolla XLE.

This article provides a comparison of select models and trim levels at a point in time. Use the Competitive Comparisons function and Valuable Links on the Honda Sales Portal to obtain updated information and compare other trim levels.

Civic advantages over Corolla fall into several categories.

Performance and Fun-to-Drive Character
  • Civic's greater horsepower provides effortless highway cruising.
  • Civic's 5-speed automatic transmission provides better performance than Corolla XLE's 4-speed automatic and helps Civic achieve better highway fuel economy despite its greater horsepower.
  • Civic's driving dynamics (e.g., handling and braking) are enhanced by front and rear disc brakes and fully independent front and rear suspension arrangements. Corolla XLE comes with less efficient rear drum brakes and a semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension.
  • Civic's longer wheelbase will provide better ride characteristics.
Greater Comfort and Convenience
  • Civic Sedan EX has more front seat legroom and headroom than Corolla XLE when both are equipped with a power moonroof.
  • As the Feature and Specification chart that accompanies this article shows, Civic Sedan EX has a number of standard features that are optional on Corolla XLE.
  • See the Competitive Comparisons function on the Honda Sales Portal or automobiles.honda.com to see detailed interior dimensions and a comparison of standard and optional equipment for Civic Sedan EX and Corolla XLE.
Superior Crash Test Performance and Sophisticated Safety Features
  • In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests, the 2010 Civic earned 5-star New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) frontal crash safety ratings for the driver and front passenger, a 4-star side impact New Car Assessment Program (SINCAP) crash safety rating for the front seating position and 5-star crash safety rating for the rear (passenger) seating position, and a 4-star rollover resistance rating1. The 2010 Corolla scored 4-star NCAP frontal crash safety ratings for the driver and front passenger1. (Please note that while Civic and Corolla both scored 4-star rollover resistance ratings, NHTSA tests demonstrated a reduced risk of rollover with Civic. See Specification and Feature chart.)
  • Only Civic (4-door models with optional electronic stability control, except Si) is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK, having scored "Good" the highest rating possible in all IIHS tests, including the new rollover requirement.
  • Civic's standard Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) deactivates the front passenger seat-mounted side airbag if special height and position sensors in the seat determine that a child or small-statured adult is leaning in the deployment path of the airbag. Corolla lists nothing comparable.
  • Civic's standard Advanced Compatibility Engineering? (ACE?) Body Structure is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE? design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash.
Greater Overall Value
  • Comparably equipped, the 2010 Civic Sedan EX is priced (MSRP) just a little over $800 more than the 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE despite Civic's many advantages.
  • Civic retains much higher resale value. According to Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), the 2010 Civic Sedan EX maintains a 61% residual value at 36 months and 39% at 60 months compared to 55% and 37% respectively for Toyota Corolla XLE.
"As Honda's best-known and best-loved car line, the...Civic Sedan and Coupe continue to set the bar in the compact-car arena. Long considered the standard by which all other compacts are measured, the Civic is able to lure buyers thanks to its impressive fuel economy, unrivaled reliability, and repair history and class-leading resale values."
-"2009 Honda Civic 4-door EX Sedan." KBB.com


Items in bold: Honda has an advantage over the competitor in this area
Features/Specifications 2010 Honda
Civic Sedan EX AT
2010 Toyota
Corolla XLE
Engine Type
Horsepower @ rpm
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm
1.8-L i-VTEC® I4
140 @ 6,300
128 @ 4,300
1.8-L VVT-i I4
132 @ 6,000
128 @ 4,200
Transmission 5-speed Automatic 4-speed Automatic
Brake System Front/Rear Disc/Disc Disc/Drum
Suspension Front/Rear MacPherson Strut/Multi-Link MacPherson Strut/Torsion Beam (semi-independent)
Wheelbase (inches) 106.2 102.4
Alloy Wheels Standard Optional
$410
ACE? Body Structure Standard Nothing Comparable Listed
OPDS
Standard Nothing Comparable Listed
Power Moonroof Standard Optional
Moonroof, Tilt & Slide
$890
Cruise Control Standard Optional
$250
Rear Seat Heater Ducts Standard Optional
All Weather Guard Pkg.
$150
NHTSA Frontal Crash
Safety Rating1
(Driver/Passenger)
5/5 4/4
NHTSA Side Crash
Safety Rating1
(Driver/Passenger)
4/5 5/4
NHTSA Rollover Rating1 4
(10% Chance of Rollover)
4
(12% Chance of Rollover)
2010 IIHS
TOP SAFETY PICK
Yes No
Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined - mpg)2
25/36/29 26/34/29
ALG Residual % (36/60 months) 61%/39% 55%/37%
Base MSRP $20,255 $17,650
Destination Charge $710 $750
Cost Comparably Equipped $20,965 $20,100
Resources: Automobiles.Honda.com, ToyotaUSA.com, Safercar.gov, IIHS.org, USNews.com, KBB.com, New Car Cost Guide (November/December 2009) (Online data from published sources as of 11/28/2009.)
1 Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Models tested with standard side-impact air bags (SABs).

2 Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

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Honda Wins Again

Eight Honda Models Earn Car and Driver 2010 Editors Choice Awards
Ever wonder what automotive journalists would drive if they were shopping for a new car? The editors of Car and Driver have answered that question with their 2010 Editors Choice Awards. Winners are chosen based on three criteria: practicality, value, and driver satisfaction. They highlight Car and Driver editors' favorite vehicles in 20 vehicle categories, ranging from small cars to family sedans to exotic sports cars to SUVs and pickups. Eight Honda models made this exclusive list for 2010:
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Crosstour...Just Right

Honda gets Accord Crosstour just right
By James R. Healey, USA TODAY
You could make a strong case that, with the launch of the Accord Crosstour on Nov. 20, Honda's now gotten the Accord right.
Honda - playing the same future games that everybody in the business does - decided awhile back that a big chunk of buyers would be pining about now for an Accord-size vehicle that was handier than a sedan and sportier than a mainstream crossover-utility vehicle.
Those would be, Honda speculated, folks beginning a family or folks whose kids have flown. Crosstour is intended to be their new best friend.
You're forgiven if you can't quite place the type of vehicle. Is it a coupe-ish, utility-ish, what-ish ... ? No. It's a hatchback. Period.
It sits 2 inches higher off the ground than the Accord sedan on which it's based, for foul-weather and bad-road ground clearance, and it offers very basic all-wheel drive as an option.
It is what in the European market is called a five-door - a four-door sedan with a hatch making the fifth door. You can say the same about the BMW X6 or Honda's Acura ZDX. Remarkable, really, that after years of hatch rejection, the industry's inching back toward what's always been the best, most practical way to configure a sedan.
Besides the obvious - a sharply sloping roofline - Crosstour differs from the Accord sedan several ways: beefier grille, nifty blue instrument pointer lighting, 299 to 487 more pounds than similar Accord sedans, 2 inches wider than the sedan outside (though, strangely, an inch or so less inside). And it's the only Accord to offer AWD, though a more primitive type than, say, the Subaru Legacy provides.
The sloping rear roof makes the 2010 Accord Crosstour distinctive, unlike, say, the flat-roofed Toyota Venza based on the Camry sedan. But the styling is color-dependent. A white test car looked as if it had been eating bonbons on the couch all day. A dark gray tester looked trimmer.
The hatch is handier than a trunk, and space behind Crosstour's back seat is twice that of an Accord sedan trunk.
Honda's brought its best cargo-consciousness to the stowage area. Under-floor bins ape the feature in the Honda Ridgeline pickup. A big removable and washable center bin is flanked by two smaller ones. The covers of all three tubs can be reversed, offering carpet or a durable hard-plastic surface.
But there's no stash site for the covers if you overfill the bins. You have to leave them loose in the car or in your garage.
The all-wheel drive, which Honda calls Real Time, is like that on its Element and CR-V small SUVs. Mainly a front-drive system, it transfers some power to the back wheels when, and only when, the fronts slip, Honda says.
Yes, the Honda setup responds quickly. But AWD almost always provides better stability and security if it anticipates and can power all the wheels a moment before they lose traction, rather than a moment after. The system is lighter and cheaper than smarter AWD setups, so it's easy to see why Honda chose it. And it worked fine in very wet weather. No winter roads were available for severe weather testing.
But how's the darn thing drive? That's the point, isn't it?
Yes, it is. And it drives great. But there's literally a price for the package. Crosstour's a premium model, ranging from about $30,000 to $37,000, which is $2,865 to $3,665 more than similar Accord sedans. And the fuel economy is mediocre.
Still:
?It had one of the best blends of ride comfort and bump-taming found in any test car for years. It was quite at home on a tight S corner that's part of the Test Drive routine, taken as fast as traffic and bravery will allow. That was surprising. Extra weight usually degrades handling.
Crosstour swallowed almost without acknowledgment hefty drainage channels, also taken briskly, that populate other parts of the Test Drive route.
Steering was a commendable combo of straight-ahead finesse and quick-turning response. Brakes felt above average.
?Seats were unusually comfortable for a Honda, allowing good retraction of the lumbar support and, in the testers, providing inviting leather surfaces.
In back, the tape measure says head and legroom are about even with the sedan, but it nevertheless felt tight for a leggy adult back there.
?Optional navigation system was aggravatingly slow to load and signal its readiness, but a peach otherwise. It could be used while underway (always and only by a passenger, you understand, for safety). Spelling the names of streets or points of interest was fast because of how the dial and the alphabet display are set up.
?The 3.5-liter V-6, same as available in the Accord sedan and the only engine offered for the Crosstour, ran like a champ, making nice noises doing so. Crosstour's extra weight dampened the yee-haw index when applying wide-open throttle.
The five-speed automatic shifted briskly and smoothly.
?Details were a mix. Old-school parking brake sat right there against the center tunnel. No monkeying with an electronic faux brake device to save console space. But Crosstour didn't want for cubbies and bins on the console.
Fuel-filler door latch down by the floor is gone. Now you just push the fuel door and it pops open, as on most vehicles. If the car is locked, so's the gas flap, so you're no more vulnerable than before if fuel goes back to $4 a gallon and siphonistas are on the prowl.
No blind-spot warning blinkers in the outside mirrors - and that was good. Kept the driver more attentive to surrounding traffic. Rearview camera provided a crisp image in the navi screen when backing.
By whatever alchemy, Honda's made the Crosstour such a delight that other Accords, and rival sedans, seem pale.
HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR
?What? A high-riding hatchback version of the Accord sedan for those who want a hint of SUV and a bushel of utility in their sedans. Available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

?Where? Made at East Liberty, Ohio.
?Why? Fill a gap that Honda perceived between Accord sedan and Pilot SUV.
?How much? Pricey. EX FWD starts at $30,380 including $710 shipping. EX-L (leather), the lowest-price AWD, is $34,710. Loaded test car, AWD EX-L with navigation, was $36,930.
?How powerful? 3.5-liter V-6 rated 271 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, 254 pounds-feet of torque at 5,000; five-speed automatic transmission.
?How big? Inches its way into full size: 196.8 inches long, 65.7 in. tall (including 4-in. antenna), 74.7 in. wide on a 110.1-in. wheelbase. Weighs 3,857 to 4,070 lbs. Turning circle diameter: 40.2 ft.
Passenger space: 101.4 cubic feet (100.8 cu. ft., AWD). Cargo: 25.7 cu. ft. behind rear seat, 51.3 cu. ft. when seat's folded.
Tows 1,500 lbs.
?How thirsty? Rated 18 mpg in town, 27 mpg on the highway, 21 in combined driving (FWD), 17/25/20 (AWD). Trip computer in AWD tester showed 17.1 mpg (5.75 gallons per 100 miles) in suburban use, FWD tester showed 18.7 mpg (5.35 gal./100) in mostly city use.
Burns regular, holds 18.5 gallons.
?Overall: Feels just right.
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Honda Wins Again!

Eight Honda Models Earn Car and Driver 2010 Editors Choice Awards

Ever wonder what automotive journalists would drive if they were shopping for a new car? The editors of Car and Driver have answered that question with their 2010 Editors Choice Awards. Winners are chosen based on three criteria: practicality, value, and driver satisfaction. They highlight Car and Driver editors' favorite vehicles in 20 vehicle categories, ranging from small cars to family sedans to exotic sports cars to SUVs and pickups. Eight Honda models made this exclusive list for 2010:
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Honda Keeps Its' Value

Honda Holds Its' Value

Fit, Accord, and Odyssey Receive Residual Value Awards
Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) has announced its 2010 Residual Value Awards. These awards recognize vehicles in each segment that are predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a conventional three-year period. Honda Fit (Entry Compact Car), Accord (Midsize Car), and Odyssey (Minivan) all received the awards for their respective segments.

Residual value is a measure used to recognize vehicle quality, reliability, and overall brand strength. ALG determines the award winners after carefully studying the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance, and industry trends. Key factors that affect ALG's residual value forecasts include vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, pricing strategies, and resale performance.
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New Mugen Parts For The Accord

Honda Accord To Get Mugen Accessories

LAS VEGAS - Honda's relatively low-key presence at the 2009 SEMA Auto Show was boosted by word that the automaker will make a complete line of Mugen performance accessories available for the Accord sedan in the U.S. starting on November 11.

The Mugen accessories will include 18-inch alloy wheels, front sports grille, front under-spoiler, side spoiler, rear under-spoiler, sports floor mats, machined aluminum oil filler cap and a "distinctive front emblem," said Honda in a statement. The accessories are pegged to the five most popular Accord sedan colors. They include Polished Metal Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic, White Diamond Pearl and Taffeta White.

"Honda is committed to supporting personalization of our vehicles into the future," said Bruce Smith, vice president of Parts Operations for American Honda, in a statement. Pricing was not announced but please contact our parts department for more details.

Honda's 2009 SEMA Auto Show appearance included a 2010 Honda Fit with Mugen accessories and several historic Honda vehicles, including an N600, the first model that Honda sold in the U.S.

Good news for Honda customizers, but when will the Mugen accessories make it onto the Crosstour

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New Accord Crosstour

The Accord Crosstour Has Just Arrived At Honda Windward And Honda Gets It Right...

You could make a strong case that, with the launch of the Accord Crosstour on Nov. 20, Honda's now gotten the Accord right.

  Honda - playing the same future games that everybody in the business does - decided awhile back that a big chunk of buyers would be pining about now for an Accord-size vehicle that was handier than a sedan and sportier than a mainstream crossover-utility vehicle.

Video on the Crosstour

Those would be, Honda speculated, folks beginning a family or folks whose kids have flown. Crosstour is intended to be their new best friend.

You're forgiven if you can't quite place the type of vehicle. Is it a coupe-ish, utility-ish, what-ish ... ?

No. It's a hatchback. Period.

It sits 2 inches higher off the ground than the Accord sedan on which it's based, for foul-weather and bad-road ground clearance, and it offers very basic all-wheel drive as an option.

It is what in the European market is called a five-door - a four-door sedan with a hatch making the fifth door. Remarkable, really, that after years of hatch rejection, the industry's inching back toward what's always been the best, most practical way to configure a sedan.

Besides the obvious - a sharply sloping roofline - Crosstour differs from the Accord sedan several ways: beefier grille, nifty blue instrument pointer lighting, 299 to 487 more pounds than similar Accord sedans, 2 inches wider than the sedan outside (though, strangely, an inch or so less inside). And it's the only Accord to offer AWD.

The sloping rear roof makes the 2010 Accord Crosstour distinctive.  But the styling is color-dependent. A white test car looked as if it had been eating bonbons on the couch all day. A dark gray tester looked trimmer.

The hatch is handier than a trunk, and space behind Crosstour's back seat is twice that of an Accord sedan trunk.

Honda's brought its best cargo-consciousness to the stowage area. Under-floor bins ape the feature in the Honda Ridgeline pickup. A big removable and washable center bin is flanked by two smaller ones. The covers of all three tubs can be reversed, offering carpet or a durable hard-plastic surface.

The all-wheel drive, which Honda calls Real Time, is like that on its Element and CR-V small SUVs. Mainly a front-drive system, it transfers some power to the back wheels when, and only when, the fronts slip, Honda says.

Yes, the Honda setup responds quickly. But AWD almost always provides better stability and security if it anticipates and can power all the wheels a moment before they lose traction, rather than a moment after. The system is lighter and cheaper than smarter AWD setups, so it's easy to see why Honda chose it. And it worked fine in very wet weather. No winter roads were available for severe weather testing.

But how's the darn thing drive? That's the point, isn't it?

Yes, it is. And it drives great. But there's literally a price for the package. Crosstour's a premium model, ranging from about $30,000 to $37,000, which is $2,865 to $3,665 more than similar Accord sedans. And the fuel economy is mediocre.

Still:

?It had one of the best blends of ride comfort and bump-taming found in any test car for years. It was quite at home on a tight S corner that's part of the Test Drive routine, taken as fast as traffic and bravery will allow. That was surprising. Extra weight usually degrades handling.

Crosstour swallowed almost without acknowledgment hefty drainage channels, also taken briskly, that populate other parts of the Test Drive route.

Steering was a commendable combo of straight-ahead finesse and quick-turning response. Brakes felt above average.

Seats were unusually comfortable for a Honda, allowing good retraction of the lumbar support and, in the testers, providing inviting leather surfaces.

In back, the tape measure says head and legroom are about even with the sedan, but it nevertheless felt tight for a leggy adult back there.

Optional navigation system was aggravatingly slow to load and signal its readiness, but a peach otherwise. It could be used while underway (always and only by a passenger, you understand, for safety). Spelling the names of streets or points of interest was fast because of how the dial and the alphabet display are set up.

The 3.5-liter V-6, same as available in the Accord sedan and the only engine offered for the Crosstour, ran like a champ, making nice noises doing so. Crosstour's extra weight dampened the yee-haw index when applying wide-open throttle.

The five-speed automatic shifted briskly and smoothly.

Details were a mix. Old-school parking brake sat right there against the center tunnel. No monkeying with an electronic faux brake device to save console space. But Crosstour didn't want for cubbies and bins on the console.

Fuel-filler door latch down by the floor is gone. Now you just push the fuel door and it pops open, as on most vehicles. If the car is locked, so's the gas flap, so you're no more vulnerable than before if fuel goes back to $4 a gallon and siphonistas are on the prowl.

No blind-spot warning blinkers in the outside mirrors - and that was good. Kept the driver more attentive to surrounding traffic. Rearview camera provided a crisp image in the navi screen when backing.

By whatever alchemy, Honda's made the Crosstour such a delight that other Accords, and rival sedans, seem pale.

HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR

What? A high-riding hatchback version of the Accord sedan for those who want a hint of SUV and a bushel of utility in their sedans. Available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

Where? Made at East Liberty, Ohio.

?Why? Fill a gap that Honda perceived between Accord sedan and Pilot SUV.

How much? Pricey. EX FWD starts at $30,380 including $710 shipping. EX-L (leather), the lowest-price AWD, is $34,710. Loaded test car, AWD EX-L with navigation, was $36,930.

How powerful? 3.5-liter V-6 rated 271 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, 254 pounds-feet of torque at 5,000; five-speed automatic transmission.

How big? Inches its way into full size: 196.8 inches long, 65.7 in. tall (including 4-in. antenna), 74.7 in. wide on a 110.1-in. wheelbase. Weighs 3,857 to 4,070 lbs. Turning circle diameter: 40.2 ft.

Passenger space: 101.4 cubic feet (100.8 cu. ft., AWD). Cargo: 25.7 cu. ft. behind rear seat, 51.3 cu. ft. when seat's folded.

Tows 1,500 lbs.

How thirsty? Rated 18 mpg in town, 27 mpg on the highway, 21 in combined driving (FWD), 17/25/20 (AWD). Trip computer in AWD tester showed 17.1 mpg (5.75 gallons per 100 miles) in suburban use, FWD tester showed 18.7 mpg (5.35 gal./100) in mostly city use.

Burns regular, holds 18.5 gallons.

Overall: Feels just right.


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Drive The Honda Insight At Honda Windward

Honda Insight...A Great Way To Go Green

The goal of the 2010 Honda Insight is to make the best use of the most cost-effective hybrid technology. That means a 40-mpg+ compact car for less than $20,000-a figure designed to undercut the least expensive Toyota Prius by about $2,000. And the 2010 Honda Insight has already racked up independent real-world highway fuel economy tests above 60 miles to the gallon..

For the new Insight's design, Honda uses a shape that's coming to define hybrid and electric vehicles: a five-door hatchback with a smooth front and a high, abrupt tail. You can add the 2010 Insight to a list of similarly shaped cars that begins with the Toyota Prius and includes the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid as well. In this case, Honda leans heavily on styling cues from its much-publicized FCX Clarity fuel-cell vehicle.

Compare the Insight!

If you're thinking about buying a Honda Insight, you might also consider a Honda Civic Hybrid or Toyota Prius. Compare these vehicles.

The differences between the 2010 Honda Insight and the 2010 Toyota Prius, can be easily summarized: The Insight is thousands of dollars cheaper, gets comparable fuel economy, has a crisper look and provides a more agile and enjoyable ride.

Driver Controls and Feedback, For Max MPG

The electronics in the control system let Honda offer what it calls the Eco Assist system, which tells the driver how economically she's driving by changing the background color of the speedometer. Green means good, blue means you're a lead-foot. There's an ECON mode that enhances fuel economy further by resetting the control logic, so the car accelerates more slowly and backs off the gas engine quicker.

Edward Loh, senior editor at Motor Trend, puts the 2010 Honda Insight through the paces, and discovers that the Insight is fun to drive and can get 65 mpg on the highway.

The dashboard EcoGuide accumulates data on driving patterns, so hypermiling drivers can analyze their history to improve driving strategies. Honda even shows up to five green leaves in the display-similar to graphics in the Ford Fusion Hybrid-to reward drivers who display the most economical behavior over time.

Squeezing more out of less, the Insight's electric motor not only moves the car away from rest after the engine has shut down, it can also power the car by itself "when driving on a flat surface at steady speed in the low 30 mph range," according to Honda.

Honda has worked hard to keep weight down, so the Insight-at 14 feet, 4 inches long-weighs just 2,720 pounds despite the usual complement of airbags, consumer electronics, other "comfort and convenience features"-and that heavy battery pack. Overall, Honda claims the Insight's IMA system is 19 percent smaller and 28 percent lighter than the previous generation used in the current Honda Civic Hybrid.

And minimalism can produce maximal results. The Honda Insight is rated at 40 miles per gallon on the city cycle, and 43 mpgon the highway, for a combined mileage of 41 miles per gallon.

2010 Honda Insight - Key Features

  • The 60/40 split rear fold-down seat back lets you create the right balance of people and cargo.
  • In addition to displaying exterior temperature, average fuel consumption, and current MPG, the Multi-Information Display also provides feedback on your braking and acceleration to help you drive more efficiently.
  • With eight gigabytes of memory and voice recognition, the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition provides directions using a series of 24 global positioning satellites. Bluetooth-enabled cell phones can do hands-free dialing with up to 50 contacts per phone stored within the system.
  • The EX model's USB Audio Interface can read flash drives loaded with MP3 or WMA files. You can also plug in your compatible iPod to this port, which not only charges the device but also allows it to be controlled using the interface dial on the head unit or steering wheel.
  • Standard safety features on all Insights include dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags; front-side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); side curtain airbag system; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution (EBD); driver- and front-passenger active head restraints and a front body designed to mitigate pedestrian injuries.
  • Accessories for the 2010 Insight include: Fog Lights; Body Side Molding; Door Visors; Splash Guards; Front and Rear Underbody Spoiler; Wheel Locks; Auto Day/Night Mirror; Cargo Cover; Cargo Tray; Floor Mats; Leather Steering-Wheel Cover.
  • 2010 Honda Insight - Technology

    Under the Insight's hood is a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine putting out 98 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque-obviously tiny for what Honda claims is a five-passenger subcompact. It's mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which provides infinite ratios to keep the engine operating within its most efficient range. On the upscale EX model, Honda offers paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel that give the driver the experience of a seven-speed gearbox. A CVT doesn't actually have gears, so the system uses electronics to direct the transmission to up- or downshift in specific ways when a driver hits the paddle.

    Insight Engine

    The hybrid heart of the system is the fifth generation of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. The lightweight, ultra-thin electric motor between the engine and transmission puts out 10 kilowatts (13 horsepower). It is powered by a flat nickel metal hydride battery pack that sits under the rear deck, just behind the gas tank under the rear seat. The battery holds 0.58 kilowatt hours of energy-just slightly less than half the 1.3 kilowatt-hours of the current Toyota Prius pack. The Insight battery is recharged with both spare engine power and regenerative braking, and its accelerator connects to an electronic sensor rather than a cable, also known as "drive-by-wire."

    Energy for the motor is stored in the usual nickel metal hydride battery pack. Just as Ford has done with the new Fusion hybrid, Honda has updated the Insight's battery, making it smaller and lighter. It contains 7 modules with a dozen D-size cells each. The power output of the modules is 30 percent greater than the Civic and the pack has a total capacity of 580 Wh. That's somewhat less than the 869 Wh of the Civic but it's in keeping with the cost-reduced nature of the Insight. The power electronics, motor ECU and an air cooling system are all integrated with the battery pack. The entire assembly sits below the cargo floor between the rear wheels.

    Building On the Insight Tradition

    The 2010 Honda Insight is a major improvement from the legacy model. In Sept. 2006, Honda stopped making the old Honda Insight, a teardrop-shaped two-seater that was loved by many happy owners, but also perceived as impractical by mainstream consumers. Despite the old model's real-world fuel economy of nearly 70 miles per gallon, the company sold fewer than 2,000 Insights in 2005, and fewer than 1,000 units through Sept. 2006 before the company pulled the plug.

    The five-door 2010 Insight breathes new life into Honda's hybrid efforts. It's the first of several vehicles that Honda will build on a dedicated hybrid platform-the next will be the sporty two-seater CR-Z. Along with the Civic Hybrid, the new vehicle will be produced at an expanded hybrid vehicle production line at the Suzuka factory in Japan.

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Nuf Said!

Nuf Said About Texting! 


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Don't Text and Drive

Do your teens text while driving? Have them watch this video

Despite the risks, over one-third of all drivers under the age of 24 are texting on the road. Each year, 21% of fatal car crashes involving teenagers were the result of cell phone usage. If your teens text while drive, or you know someone who does, have them watch this video.

Please note The following video is very graphic. 

Text and Drive Result...VERY GRAPHIC
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Immobilizer Keys A Great Anti-Theft Device

In 1997, Ford Motor Co. equipped the Mustang with one of the first RFID ignition immobilizers in the U.S. car industry. Theft levels for the Mustang immediately dropped 70 percent from just two years prior. The results were stunning, and pretty much every other carmaker followed suit.

Today, the RFID (radio frequency identification) industry claims a 90 percent reduction in theft rates for car models equipped with RFID starters, immobilizers and entry systems. Both automakers and insurance companies have full faith in the devices, even going so far as to label them unbeatable. And certainly, the technology is an impressive display of security innovation.

RFID relies on radio-frequency signals to create a system that, for the first several years it was in use, was indeed uncrackable. In the 1990s, many a car thief was thwarted by the rather brilliant addition of RFID immobilizers to regular old physical keys. An RFID immobilizer is a chip embedded in the top part of an ignition key. This chip sends out an encrypted string of radio-frequency signals, basically a particular number of impulses broadcast on various radio frequencies to create a specific code, when the driver inserts it into the ignition-key slot. Without this code, the car either won't start or won't activate the fuel pump. So even if someone hotwires the car or copies an ignition key, the ignition isn't going to work because it hasn't received the proper radio-frequency code.

If you have a car that comes with a special "valet key," the immobilizer probably shuts down the fuel pump if the car is started without the code. This means the car is going to run only on whatever fuel is left in the fuel line, which will only get it a couple of blocks. Thus the valet key -- valet parkers only have to drive a car very short distances. If they try to drive off with your car, they won't get very far. Neither will any other potential car thief.Early RFID systems, both keyless entry (the key fob device with the button you press to unlock the car) and vehicle immobilizers, used 32-bit encryption. That means they sent a code of 32 impulses. With 32 bits in the code, there are billions of possible combinations. In newer schemes, including remote starters that let you start a car with the push of a button, the codes have 40 bits, which increases the possibilities. With so many possible codes, the system seems unbeatable.

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Vehicle Stability Assist--Honda Keeping You Safe


Honda Offers Great Safety Features
The number of new cars considered the safest by the U.S. insurance industry went up in the last year with Honda as one of the top auto makers
Honda Motor Co. had the many of the vehicles on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's annual list of the safest cars for the 2008 model year.

The institute requires new cars and trucks have electronic stability control, or ESC (VSA vehicle stability assist on Honda), to qualify for the award. Many auto companies are putting the anti-rollover technology into their fleets ahead of a U.S. government requirement for the systems by the 2012 model year.

``Vehicles should be designed to provide good occupant protection when crashes occur but now with ESC we have the possibility of preventing many crashes altogether,'' said Adrian Lund, the institute's president.

Lund cited studies that have estimated as many as 10,000 fatal crashes could be avoided annually if all vehicles had the technology.
Honda and its Acura unit had seven vehicles on the list: the Honda Accord, Odyssey, Pilot, CR-V and Element and the Acura MDX and RDX SUVs. Honda has had stability control on all SUVs, pickups and minivans since the 2007 model year and the technology is now standard on the Accord.

Electronic stability control senses when a driver may lose control of the vehicle and automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to help keep it stable and avoid a rollover. The technology helps motorists avoid skidding across icy or slick roads or keep control of their car when swerving to avoid an unexpected object in the road.

The institute said the awards help consumers compare vehicles without having to review results from multiple tests.

Why drive anything else but a Honda from Honda Windward?

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Honda Does it Again!

Honda Does it Again!

Car and Driver Magazine has named the 2010 Honda Accord and the 2010 Honda Fit as two of the winners of its prestigious and highly competitive annual "10Best Cars" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best" status 24 times in the 28 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history. The Honda Fit has been honored with 10Best status in each of the four years that it has been on sale in the United States.

"The Car and Driver '10Best' awards recognize Honda's ongoing emphasis on performance, quality and safety," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Honda is honored to have its vehicles regarded so highly over the years with one of the most coveted awards in the industry."

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Stick With Honda Windward For Your Extended Service Contract

Stick With Honda Windward For Your Extended Service Contract

U.S. Fidelis is facing yet another class action lawsuit, the latest in a long line of allegations of fraud and manipulation by the company.

U.S. Fidelis sells extended warranties to consumers whose factory-provided service protection has expired. Lead plaintiff Benita Bruno's suit, filed in federal court in Michigan, says that U.S. Fidelis uses "high pressure sales tactics combined with fraudulent representations and omissions" to convince consumers to buy such warranties.

According to Bruno, U.S. Fidelis's "ruthless sales techniques" include telling consumers that failing to sign up for a plan right away will cause them to "lose out on any opportunity to receive coverage for their vehicles." Consumers who continue to resist receive additional phone calls, with better "incentives" offered each time.

Bruno also accuses U.S. Fidelis of severely misrepresenting the amount of coverage offered under its policies. According to the complaint, U.S. Fidelis uses heavy-handed techniques to convince consumers that they are buying "full coverage warranties," a far cry from what they end up receiving.

Bruno's story is typical of U.S. Fidelis customers. After seeing an advertisement for "full coverage warranties," she called the company in August 2009 to inquire further. A U.S. Fidelis representative told Bruno that "if she failed to purchase the warranty at that instance it would not be available to [her] at a later date." Bruno ended up sleeping on it and, despite its previous ultimatum, U.S. Fidelis sold her a warranty on September 2, 2009.

Shortly after making her purchase, Bruno discovered that, contrary to U.S. Fidelis's representations, her warranty "did not completely cover [B]runo's vehicle for repairs." Specifically, U.S. Fidelis's "sales representative failed to inform [B]runo of all of the terms of the [warranty], including conditions, exclusions, restrictions, and limits of liability."

Bruno is hardly the first to point out the difference between U.S. Fidelis's rhetoric and its results. The company is infamous for providing policies ridden with so many exceptions and loopholes as to be essentially worthless. Last April, a similar class action was filed against the company in Missouri. That suit also described a pattern of high-pressure sales tactics and bare-bones warranties that left consumers out in the cold when their cars broke down.

In March 2008, a press release by then-Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon alleged that the company sent letters to consumers warning that their factory warranties were about to expire when, in fact, most recipients had plenty of time left on their factory protection plans.

U.S. Fidelis has also cycled through several names in the past few years, never an encouraging sign. The company started as Dealer Services before morphing into National Auto Warranty Services and finally settling on its current name.

The present suit is brought on behalf of all Michigan consumers who purchased an extended warranty from U.S. Fidelis on or after April 1, 2004. Bruno's attorneys estimate that potential class members number in the thousands.

The suit says that U.S. Fidelis has "continuously and systematically established a pattern of racketeering activity through the use of [its] business plan of obtaining funds through mail, wire, radio, and television fraud," thereby violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Bruno also accuses the company of violating several Michigan consumer protection laws.

ConsumerAffairs.com has received many complaints about U.S. Fidelis, and over a half dozen this year alone. William of Chicago offers a representative account:

"Back in July 2009, I saw an advertisement for this company, and at the time, I thought that it would be a good investment to purchase one of the company's extended warranties for my Chevy Impala. Boy! Was I wrong, I put my car in the shop twice only to have most of the repairs for my car not covered for some bull reason. I have since came to the conclusion that I am better off without the US Fidelity warranty and better off buying a warranty from GMAC. I had to incur a 690.00 dollar repair bill, plus I already have paid out a total of 700.00 in payments to US Fidelis, I want all my money back."


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Honda Makes Generous Donation to Haiti

Honda announced a donation to the Red Cross of more than $300,000, as well as portable generators, water pumps, and other Honda products for use during humanitarian relief and recovery efforts in Haiti.

The donation represents the collective contribution of the Honda family of companies in North America, which consists of sales, manufacturing, finance and research and development operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with employment of more than 31,000 associates.

"We want to help address the dire human need that Haiti is experiencing as a result of this disaster," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president & chief executive officer of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and chief operating officer of Honda's North American region. "Honda has a longstanding relationship with the Red Cross, and we will work continuously with them to assist with the effort to provide much-needed relief."

The Red Cross has emphasized that the greatest current need is funding to support on-site emergency response teams. Honda has also been in close communication with the Red Cross regarding its need for material and equipment such as generators and water pumps on site, and Honda will continue to work with the Red Cross to determine its need for such support in Haiti.

The Honda donation consists of more than $300,000 in cash. This pledge will be augmented by a company matching gift available at various Honda companies, with funds designated to the Red Cross.

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