2012 Honda Civic concept

The teaser sketch of 2012 Honda Civic concept has been released by American Honda Motor Company. The company plans to showcase the next generation car at the Detroit Motor Show that will be held in January 2011.

The American version of 2012 Honda Civic concept will be slightly different from the global version of the car.

Honda has released today a sketch of the 2012 Honda Civic Concept which will have its world debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in January.

As seen from this image, the 2012 Honda Civic Concept keeps the general hatchback lines of the current hatch version.

Further details of the" 2012 Honda Civic Concept" will be released soon.

Honda Press Release: 2012 Honda Civic Concept to Make World Debut at North American International Auto Show

The styling direction of the next-generation Honda Civic will debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in January, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales, will introduce the concept

The 2012 model of the Honda Civic is one of the most expected cars of 2011. It seems that the Japanese builder will launch a concept version of the car in January, at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. John Mendel, the American Honda vice president of sales said that he will introduce the new car at a press conference which will also be available live at www.hondanews.com/live2011naias.

2011 honda accord , the possibility of oil leakage..

Concerned about possible oil leaks in one of its popular K series engines, Honda is notifying 1,200 owners to visit their local dealer for an inspection. The affected engine is the 2.4-liter four-cylinder found under the hood of the 2011 Honda Accord (non-V6 models) and 2011 Honda CR-V (all models).

According to a service bulletin the automaker sent to its dealers on December 3, an engine part may have been cast improperly, thereby allowing engine oil to leak.

The cry over recall is slowly sneaking into the camps of Honda as its Accord and CR-V, numbering about 9300 units- 5000 Accords and 4300 CR-Vs, are to be recalled for oil leakage complaint. The company admits that there will manufacturing defect causing engine oil leakage.

Honda communicated this problem and the remedy in its December 3 dated bulletin. Honda’s Accord 2011 model came to the market some four months ago this year while CR-V entered into the market some two months ago. Honda’s notice in this regard is applicable to "Honda Accord" with 2 and 4 doors; and 2 and 4 wheel drive of CR-Vs.

Recent Honda Accord and CR-V purchasers beware; Honda Motor Co. will notify approximately 1,200 owners of 2011 Accords and CR-Vs of possible engine oil leaks as a result of a manufacturing issue. Dealers have been notified that 5,000 Honda Accords and CR-Vs on dealer lots also need to be checked for the issue.

Honda Brio launch

Honda Brio is all set for official launch in India priced at Rs5 lakhs. Honda Brio will be dealt with by the dealers handling the company’s two wheelers across the country. Though Honda Brio is targeted for Thailand and Indian markets, the operational features will suit the local demands, said the company’s CEO and President. This facility will be erected to deliver 60000 annual units.

The company is a partner with Hero Motors in Hero Honda having 26% stake

Honda on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of its new small car, the Honda Brio, at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010. The introduction of the car is a significant step for Honda in rapidly growing Asian markets. Honda had showcased a concept version at the Auto Expo in January.

The "Honda Brio" is an attempt by Honda to enter a segment dominated by Maruti Suzuki Swift.

The car will be exported to other countries from India.

Japanese auto major Honda Motor unveiled the prototype of its first small car – Honda Brio at the 27 th Bangkok Motor Show on Tuesday. Honda Brio will compete with other domestic small cars such as Maruti Suzuki Swift, Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra.

“Increased local sourcing of components will be the key for success of Honda Brio in the domestic market,” Takashi Nagai, president and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), which is Honda's subsidiary in India, said. “At present, 10 per cent of total sales of Honda cars come from tier 2 and tier 3 markets. “At present, we were utilising around 65-70 per cent of the capacity and the rest would be utilised for manufacturing "Honda Brio",” Jnaneswar Sen, VP – sales and marketing, HSCI, said. The company at present manufactures models like Honda Jazz, Honda City, Honda Civic and Honda Accord and imports premium SUV Honda CRV from Japan.