Honda Insight

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Honda Australia has recalled an additional 202,089 vehicles as part of an ongoing global recall for dozens of car makers affected by the Takata airbag scandal that first broke in 2013. For Honda, this latest recall follows notices issued in February this year and in July last year, while earlier recall notices went out in 2014 and 2013 both. This week's announcement takes Honda's local Takata recall beyond 600,000 vehicles.

Honda has reached a significant milestone, selling more than one million hybrid vehicles around the world since 1999. Honda Australia director Stephen Collins confirmed the Japanese manufacturer achieved the million hybrid vehicle mark late last month. “Honda is a global leader in the development of hybrid technology, having introduced hybrid motoring to the world and later to Australia with the launch of the first-generation Insight in 2001.”

Honda has announced added value for the 2012 Honda Accord Euro, Honda Odyssey and Honda Insight as part of the Honda Annual Clearance which is now underway. The models come with $500 worth of accessories and Honda Warranty Plus. All purchases of the 2012 Honda Accord Euro, Honda Odyssey and Honda Insight come with 140,000km/five-year warranty, as well as five years of premium roadside assistance, and, for added value, $500 worth of genuine Honda accessories of the customer's choice.