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Honda Reveals Plans on New Hybrids: CR-Z, Jazz –Fit, Civic & Standalone Model
Honda made it official that it will launch four new hybrid models into a market that has been dominated for years now by Toyota. The announcement was made in a speech by Mr Fukui, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co. in Tokyo today (May 21). The Japanese carmaker’s plans include the introduction of a sporty hybrid based on the CR-Z Concept (pictured above), hybrid versions of the Civic and Fit / Jazz along with an all new standalone model. According to Mr Fukui, Honda’s dedicated hybrid will be a convenient and compact 5-door/5-passenger size with an exterior design that employs the concept of the FCX Clarity. Honda expects to sell approximately 200,000 units globally of the new car annually, while combined sales of all four hybrids are estimated to reach 500,000 units.
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Toyota And Lexus To Debut Six New Hybrids And Ev By 2012
With the recent unveiling of a production-ready Fit / Jazz hybrid by Honda, fellow Japanese automaker Toyota is readying for a big hybrid fight. Undaunted by the recent drop in hybrid sales, Toyota plans to launch six new hybrid models by end of 2012,...
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Honda Cr-z Hybrid Coupe Sales To Start In Japan In February 2010, Jazz - Fit Hybrid At The End Of 2010
For some twisted reason, Honda likes to remind us every once in a while that the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe and the hybrid version of the Jazz - Fit will enter production. But to completely fair, at least this time the Japanese automaker released some new...
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New Toyota Prius Hybrid Tops May Sales In Japan
Toyota's latest generation Prius hybrid made it to the No. 1 spot in the Japanese sales chart in May with 10,915 units registered. According to data released by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, the Prius hybrid's 2009 May sales increased...
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Honda Officially Cancels Development Of V10-powered Nsx Successor
To the bitter disappointment of sports car fans, the latest victim of the global economic recession is the next-generation Honda / Acura NSX supercar which has been canned. The announcement was made today by Honda CEO Takeo Fukui at his end-of-year speech....
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2009 Honda Civic Sedan And Hybrid Facelift Released In Japan
Following in suit with the updated North American version, Honda revealed today the Japanese market Civic Sedan and Hybrid facelift models that have received minor styling tweaks and equipment upgrades. According to Honda’s press release, exterior...
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