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New Honda Odyssey previewed by Honda Concept S

The Honda Concept S unveiled at today's Beijing motor show previews the design of the next-generation Honda Odyssey. Honda describes the Concept S as a "global concept model of a new-value passenger mover". Developed primarily for the boomi

Honda begins recycling rare earth metals

Honda will begin a mass recycling process to extract rare earth metals from a number of its used parts and products this month. Honda has teamed up with the Japan Metals and Chemicals Company for the recycling project that will see rare earth

Honda to unveil coupe, people mover concepts at Beijing

Honda is preparing to unveil two brand-new concepts at this month’s Beijing auto show as it seeks to grow its brand in the world’s largest car market. The Japan-based manufacturer is looking to emerge from a horror 2011 in which it was hur

Honda resumes vehicle production in Thailand after floods

Honda has resumed production at its vehicle assembly plant in Thailand almost six months after the country’s worst floods in 50 years put the factory under water. While many manufacturers were hurt by restricted supply from flooded parts mak

Honda Civic: Sedan and Hybrid Review

The Honda Civic is one of the best-selling vehicles in history. More than 20 million have been sold around the world in 40 years of production, with more than 200,000 of those in Australia. The outgoing eighth-generation model has been the mos

Honda CR-V European prototype previews new SUV

The Honda CR-V European prototype has been revealed ahead of next week’s Geneva motor show. The near-production-ready concept is a marginally softened and more refined take on the US-spec CR-V that was unveiled at last November’s Los Angel

2012 Honda Civic pricing and specifications

Honda Australia has announced pricing and specifications of the all-new Honda Civic, which is said to feature advanced technology, improved handling and value for money. Honda Australia Director Mt Stephen Collins said, "The iconic Civic nameplate

Honda’s Thailand plant could cost $630M to repair

Honda could be forced to spend more than $630 million to repair its flood-damaged vehicle production factory in Thailand. Honda’s Ayutthaya plant in central Thailand was submerged by floodwaters last October in what was the Southeast Asian c

2012 Honda Jazz Vibe re-tunes city car range

Honda will introduce the Japanese-built Honda Jazz Vibe to Australia in February as it aims to counter limited availability of its city car caused by last year’s Thailand floods. Honda Australia usually sources its Jazz vehicles from the Ayu