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Small car maximizes style and amenities LOS ANGELES - Dec 02 — The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model demonstrates a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. Conceived around a small "footprint" for maximum convenience in tight urban settings, the packaging concept integrates a center driving position configuration and a rear powertrain layout. The exterior styling leverages crisp angles with dynamic flowing lines that originate from the front of the vehicle and span outward toward the rear. The end result is a sleek and aggressive exterior that also allows for a spacious and open interior with excellent visibility. "A new generation is discovering the benefits of living in urban centers that provide convenient access to business, entertainment and social opportunities," said Dave Marek, director of advanced design for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. "The... - Alicia_at_Honda

Accord, Fit and Odyssey receive ALG's 2010 Residual Value Awards TORRANCE, Calif. - Dec 02 — American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that it has received three Residual Value Awards from ALG. ALG's 11th annual Residual Value Awards, for the 2010 model year, honored the vehicles in each industry segment that ALG predicts will retain the highest percentage of their original price after a three-year period. The Accord won the award in the Best Midsize Car category, the Fit was the winner in the Best Compact Car category and the Odyssey prevailed in the Best Minivan category. Since 2001, the Honda brand has earned 20 model awards and six overall brand awards from ALG. "In a challenging economy, residual value moves up on the list of buyer considerations," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These ALG awards once again recognize Honda's commitment to offer high-quality products with long-term value." ALG determines the award winners after... - Alicia_at_Honda

Acura Wins ALG's 2010 Residual Value Award for Best Luxury Brand TORRANCE, Calif. - Dec 02 — Acura announced today that for the second consecutive year it received the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) 2010 Residual Value Award for Best Luxury Brand. According to ALG, Acura's line of luxury performance vehicles is expected to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a three-year period. Acura beat out other luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz for the highly coveted award. "It is an honor to win the award for Best Luxury Brand a second year in a row," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "It sends a clear message to our customers that Acura vehicles represent a smart choice in today's luxury market". 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... - Alicia_at_Honda

Honda Accord, CR-V and Pilot post gains; Acura Division up 20.8 percent TORRANCE, Calif. - Dec 01 — American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 74,003, an increase of 5.5 percent based on the daily selling rate* when compared to November 2008 results of 76,233, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,043,641 represent a decrease of 21.7 percent based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted November sales of 65,234, an increase of 3.7 percent versus November 2008. The Accord registered the most sales of any Honda model for the month with 17,239, an increase of 7.5 percent. Additional models with year-over-year sales increases included the CR-V, up 24.8 percent to 13,955; and the Pilot, up 26.2 percent to 6,502. "We're finding opportunities for growth in multiple areas of the market," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Consumer interest is returning in several segments, including light trucks."... - Alicia_at_Honda

Acura MDX Posts an Impressive 79.3 Percent Increase in Monthly Sales TORRANCE, Calif. - Dec 01 — Strong sales of light trucks and the TSX sports sedan helped Acura achieve November sales of 8,769 units, an increase of 20.8 percent based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date sales** reached 95,148, down 28.4 percent compared to 2008. Acura light trucks posted an impressive 72.2 percent gain for the month. The MDX luxury SUV sold 3,465 units, up 79.3 percent, and was the best selling Acura in November. The RDX posted strong sales of 943 units, up 50.5 percent versus November 2008. "We kicked off our very successful ‘Acura Drive Safely for the Holidays' event this month and we are already experiencing excellent results," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "Acura's reputation for safety, technology and performance is winning over customers this holiday season." The TSX was Acura's best selling sedan, with November sales of 2,126 units, up 35.0 percent. The TL performance... - Alicia_at_Honda

Accord wins for 24th time in 28 years; Fit wins for the fourth straight time TORRANCE, Calif. - Dec 01 — 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." Honda Model 10Best Award Model Year Accord 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006,... - Alicia_at_Honda

Recognizing Excellence in Marketing and Communication Creative Achievement Alpharetta, Ga. - Nov 30 — Honda's Power Equipment Division has received a MarCom Platinum Award for its computer-based dealer service training programs. Specifically, Honda Power Equipment and Honda Marine, both business units of Honda's Power Equipment Division, were recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals for their technical training in the areas of service management, carburetors and technical updates. Honda produced its unique online sales and service training solution in conjunction with Irvine, California-based Pacific Technology Solutions (PTS). The training is used in Honda Power Equipment and Honda Marine dealership facilities nationwide. Honda Marine also received an honorable mention award for its online dealership sales training program, designed to allow dealer sales personnel to complete their product feature/benefit training in remote locations and at any time.... - Alicia_at_Honda