http://hondanews.com en-US dev@wieck.com (Wieck Media) Copyright 2012 40 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:21:53 -0800 John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda discusses the 2013 Accord Coupe Concept's debut at the North American International Auto Show. Accord Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:31:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/videos/368b5075-ba0f-4cce-858f-99c9a16438d4 http://hondanews.com/videos/368b5075-ba0f-4cce-858f-99c9a16438d4 2012 NAIAS Wrap Up video John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda discusses the 2013 Accord Coupe Concept's debut at the North American International Auto Show. 2012 NAIAS Honda Press Conference. Accord Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:55:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/videos/b2fdc1a3-49aa-4228-81aa-93d9a4ffe682 http://hondanews.com/videos/b2fdc1a3-49aa-4228-81aa-93d9a4ffe682 2012 NAIAS Honda Press Conference 2012 NAIAS Honda Press Conference. 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http://hondanews.com/photos/2013-honda-accord-coupe-concept-7 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept <img src="http://cdn.hondanews.com/photos/5181/6534/51816534-136b-42e0-9543-b036b1655164-100x100-thumb.jpg" /> <br/> 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept <div id="video-player" class="video-player"><img src="http://cdn.hondanews.com/media_storage/new/flash/release/wiecknews/accord/Accord_Concept_logo.jpg" alt="Honda" /></div> <p> </p> <p>Honda unveiled the dynamic Accord Coupe Concept today at the North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse of the athletic styling direction, as well as revealing a host of new technologies for the all-new, ninth-generation 2013 model, set to go on-sale this fall. </p> <p> The 2013 Accord will feature three all-new powertrains, including the first U.S. application of both a 2.4-liter direct-injected engine and two-motor plug-in hybrid system from Honda's suite of next-generation Earth Dreams™ powertrain technologies. In addition, the V-6 Accord will be the first Honda sedan to feature a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Both the Accord Sedan and the Accord Coupe models are expected to achieve class-leading fuel economy ratings and will be available with a number of innovative new safety and technological features. </p> <p>"Marking the 30th anniversary of U.S. production, this new ninth-generation Accord will raise the bar again through a tour de force of new Honda powertrain and safety technologies, geared to ensure that Honda and the Accord continue to lead in fuel economy, safety and fun-to-drive performance," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.<br /> <br /> <strong>Design and Packaging</strong></p> <p>The Accord Coupe Concept features an athletic styling direction for Honda's best-selling model. The front bumper's dynamic lines are highlighted by a revised four-sided honeycomb grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. Lower fog-light spoilers are accented by crystallized chrome inlays. </p> <p>The Accord Coupe Concept's 20-inch, machine-finished, 5-spoke wheels contribute to its solid stance. The rear taillights aggressively sweep into the body, while a trunk -lid spoiler and large exhaust finishers integrated into the bumper underscore the Accord Coupe Concept's muscular exterior.</p> <p>While the Accord Coupe will remain similarly sized, the Accord Sedan will feature a more compact exterior footprint, adding to its sportier appearance. A shortened length and reduced weight will also give the 2013 Accord Sedan more responsive handling and improved driving dynamics. Both the 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will retain the current model's generous cabin space.<br /> <strong><br /> Advanced and Efficient Powertrains</strong></p> <p>The Accord will offer three all-new powertrains for the 2013 model year. The Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will be the first models in the U.S. to receive the new Earth Dreams 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® four-cylinder engine featuring direct- injection (DI). The engine will be paired to a 6-speed manual transmission or a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which utilizes an innovative cooperative control system for excellent acceleration and responsive shifting. The all-new 2.4-liter DI engine generates significant performance improvements compared to the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine it replaces, producing more than 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. In addition to an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the 2012 model, the new four-cylinder-equipped 2013 Accord models are targeted to deliver class-leading fuel economy1.</p> <p>The 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will also be offered with a re-engineered 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, paired to a new 6-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual transmission. The new V-6 engine generates an increase in horsepower and torque over the current model. The 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe models equipped with the 6-speed automatic transmission will utilize Honda Variable Cylinder Management ™ (VCM™) technology and are targeted to achieve class-leading fuel economy¹ along with an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the outgoing model.</p> <p>The 2013 Accord lineup will also feature the first application of a new two-motor plug-in hybrid system to the Accord Sedan. The Honda two-motor hybrid system moves continuously through three modes - all-electric, gasoline-electric and direct-drive - to maximize driving efficiency and fuel economy.</p> <p>In all-electric mode, the 2013 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will use a 6 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery and a powerful 120 kW electric motor to achieve an all-electric range of approximately 10-15 miles in city driving scenarios and a top speed of 62 mph. Fully recharging the battery will take less than four hours using a 120-volt, outlet and less than 1.5 hours using a 240-volt charger.</p> <p>In the gasoline-electric hybrid mode, the Accord is powered by its fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, i-VTEC inline four-cylinder, Atkinson cycle engine, paired with an electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT). For more efficient high-speed cruising, the Accord Plug-In Hybrid can engage in a direct-drive mode, in which only the engine drives the front wheels. The Accord Plug-In Hybrid launch next winter.</p> <p>All 2013 Accord models will incorporate the Honda ECO Assist™ system, an innovative technology that can enhance efficient vehicle operation at the touch of a button, while also providing visual feedback to the driver to promote and confirm a more efficient driving style.<br /> <br /> <strong>Safety and Technological Innovations</strong><br /> <br /> The 2013 Accord will introduce numerous new features for enhanced driver safety, visibility and security. The new Accord will be available with Honda's first application of Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) technology. Both systems use a camera mounted behind the windshield to alert drivers if the car is moving out of its lane or to warn drivers of a potential collision in front of them.</p> <p>The 2013 Accord is targeted to earn top scores in both the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety² (IIHS) vehicle evaluations.</p> <p>Additionally, the Accord will be equipped with several new technologies to help improve the driver's visibility around the vehicle. The Accord will be the first model to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. The Accord will also receive a rearview back-up camera and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror as standard equipment. </p> <p>The Accord has always been an exceptional value and the 2013 model will offer more standard equipment compared to the current model, including new advanced technology features. High-tech features that will be found on all 2013 Accord models include <em>Bluetooth</em>®³ HandsFreeLink® phone interface, a full-color intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) and an SMS text messaging function, which can read received texts from compatible cell phones aloud over the audio system. Another standard feature and first for the Accord is the introduction of a Pandora® Internet Radio interface⁴, compatible with the Apple® iPhone®, which works with the vehicle's audio controls and i-MID.<br /> <br /> <strong>Sales, Accolades and Manufacturing History</strong></p> <p>The Honda Accord, currently in its eighth generation, is one of Honda's best-selling vehicles worldwide and remains one of the top-selling automobiles in the U.S. The Accord was launched in 1976 with subsequent major re-designs in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2003 and 2008. More than 11 million Accords have been sold in the U.S. since 1976.</p> <p>Since its introduction nearly 36 years ago, the Accord has been honored for its quality, reliability and superior drivability. <em>Car and Driver</em> magazine has awarded the Honda Accord its prestigious and highly competitive annual '10Best Cars' award a record 26 times. No other vehicle in the award's history has been honored as frequently as the Accord. The Accord was also recognized for the highest initial quality in the mid-size sedan segment in the 2011 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey.</p> <p>In 2012, Honda will celebrate 30 years of Accord production in the U.S. The first Accord Sedan rolled off the Marysville, Ohio assembly line on November 1, 1982 and was the first Japanese-nameplate car assembled in the U.S. Since then, more than eight million Accords have been produced5 at Honda's first U.S. auto plant in Marysville, Ohio. More about Honda in America is available at <a href="http://www.hondainamerica.com">http://www.hondainamerica.com</a>.</p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br /> Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">www.hondanews.com</a><br /> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers): <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars">automobiles.honda.com/future-cars</a> <br /> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda">www.youtube.com/honda</a> <br /> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews">www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br /> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">www.twitter.com/honda</a></p> <p>¹Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing. <br /> ² The 2012 Honda Accord was named a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the IIHS, the award "recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rear, and now for 2010 rollover crashes".<br /> ³ The <em>Bluetooth</em>® word mark and logos are owned by the <em>Bluetooth</em> SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.<br /> ⁴Compatible with select Apple® iPhone® devices only. 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In addition, the V-6 Accord will be the first Honda sedan to feature a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Both the Accord Sedan and the Accord Coupe models are expected to achieve class-leading fuel economy ratings and will be available with a number of innovative new safety and technological features. </p> <p>"Marking the 30th anniversary of U.S. production, this new ninth-generation Accord will raise the bar again through a tour de force of new Honda powertrain and safety technologies, geared to ensure that Honda and the Accord continue to lead in fuel economy, safety and fun-to-drive performance," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.<br /> <br /> <strong>Design and Packaging</strong></p> <p>The Accord Coupe Concept features an athletic styling direction for Honda's best-selling model. The front bumper's dynamic lines are highlighted by a revised four-sided honeycomb grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. Lower fog-light spoilers are accented by crystallized chrome inlays. </p> <p>The Accord Coupe Concept's 20-inch, machine-finished, 5-spoke wheels contribute to its solid stance. The rear taillights aggressively sweep into the body, while a trunk -lid spoiler and large exhaust finishers integrated into the bumper underscore the Accord Coupe Concept's muscular exterior.</p> <p>While the Accord Coupe will remain similarly sized, the Accord Sedan will feature a more compact exterior footprint, adding to its sportier appearance. A shortened length and reduced weight will also give the 2013 Accord Sedan more responsive handling and improved driving dynamics. Both the 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will retain the current model's generous cabin space.<br /> <strong><br /> Advanced and Efficient Powertrains</strong></p> <p>The Accord will offer three all-new powertrains for the 2013 model year. The Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will be the first models in the U.S. to receive the new Earth Dreams 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® four-cylinder engine featuring direct- injection (DI). The engine will be paired to a 6-speed manual transmission or a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which utilizes an innovative cooperative control system for excellent acceleration and responsive shifting. The all-new 2.4-liter DI engine generates significant performance improvements compared to the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine it replaces, producing more than 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. In addition to an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the 2012 model, the new four-cylinder-equipped 2013 Accord models are targeted to deliver class-leading fuel economy1.</p> <p>The 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will also be offered with a re-engineered 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, paired to a new 6-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual transmission. The new V-6 engine generates an increase in horsepower and torque over the current model. The 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe models equipped with the 6-speed automatic transmission will utilize Honda Variable Cylinder Management ™ (VCM™) technology and are targeted to achieve class-leading fuel economy¹ along with an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the outgoing model.</p> <p>The 2013 Accord lineup will also feature the first application of a new two-motor plug-in hybrid system to the Accord Sedan. The Honda two-motor hybrid system moves continuously through three modes - all-electric, gasoline-electric and direct-drive - to maximize driving efficiency and fuel economy.</p> <p>In all-electric mode, the 2013 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will use a 6 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery and a powerful 120 kW electric motor to achieve an all-electric range of approximately 10-15 miles in city driving scenarios and a top speed of 62 mph. Fully recharging the battery will take less than four hours using a 120-volt, outlet and less than 1.5 hours using a 240-volt charger.</p> <p>In the gasoline-electric hybrid mode, the Accord is powered by its fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, i-VTEC inline four-cylinder, Atkinson cycle engine, paired with an electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT). For more efficient high-speed cruising, the Accord Plug-In Hybrid can engage in a direct-drive mode, in which only the engine drives the front wheels. The Accord Plug-In Hybrid launch next winter.</p> <p>All 2013 Accord models will incorporate the Honda ECO Assist™ system, an innovative technology that can enhance efficient vehicle operation at the touch of a button, while also providing visual feedback to the driver to promote and confirm a more efficient driving style.<br /> <br /> <strong>Safety and Technological Innovations</strong><br /> <br /> The 2013 Accord will introduce numerous new features for enhanced driver safety, visibility and security. The new Accord will be available with Honda's first application of Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) technology. Both systems use a camera mounted behind the windshield to alert drivers if the car is moving out of its lane or to warn drivers of a potential collision in front of them.</p> <p>The 2013 Accord is targeted to earn top scores in both the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety² (IIHS) vehicle evaluations.</p> <p>Additionally, the Accord will be equipped with several new technologies to help improve the driver's visibility around the vehicle. The Accord will be the first model to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. The Accord will also receive a rearview back-up camera and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror as standard equipment. </p> <p>The Accord has always been an exceptional value and the 2013 model will offer more standard equipment compared to the current model, including new advanced technology features. High-tech features that will be found on all 2013 Accord models include <em>Bluetooth</em>®³ HandsFreeLink® phone interface, a full-color intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) and an SMS text messaging function, which can read received texts from compatible cell phones aloud over the audio system. Another standard feature and first for the Accord is the introduction of a Pandora® Internet Radio interface⁴, compatible with the Apple® iPhone®, which works with the vehicle's audio controls and i-MID.<br /> <br /> <strong>Sales, Accolades and Manufacturing History</strong></p> <p>The Honda Accord, currently in its eighth generation, is one of Honda's best-selling vehicles worldwide and remains one of the top-selling automobiles in the U.S. The Accord was launched in 1976 with subsequent major re-designs in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2003 and 2008. More than 11 million Accords have been sold in the U.S. since 1976.</p> <p>Since its introduction nearly 36 years ago, the Accord has been honored for its quality, reliability and superior drivability. <em>Car and Driver</em> magazine has awarded the Honda Accord its prestigious and highly competitive annual '10Best Cars' award a record 26 times. No other vehicle in the award's history has been honored as frequently as the Accord. The Accord was also recognized for the highest initial quality in the mid-size sedan segment in the 2011 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey.</p> <p>In 2012, Honda will celebrate 30 years of Accord production in the U.S. The first Accord Sedan rolled off the Marysville, Ohio assembly line on November 1, 1982 and was the first Japanese-nameplate car assembled in the U.S. Since then, more than eight million Accords have been produced5 at Honda's first U.S. auto plant in Marysville, Ohio. More about Honda in America is available at <a href="http://www.hondainamerica.com">http://www.hondainamerica.com</a>.</p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br /> Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">www.hondanews.com</a><br /> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers): <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars">automobiles.honda.com/future-cars</a> <br /> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda">www.youtube.com/honda</a> <br /> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews">www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br /> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">www.twitter.com/honda</a></p> <p>¹Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing. <br /> ² The 2012 Honda Accord was named a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 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} else { swfobject.embedSWF("http://cdn.hondanews.com/media_storage/new/flash/release/wiecknews/accord/video_player.swf", "video-player", "600", "348", "6.40", "http://cdn.hondanews.com/media_storage/new/flash/release/wiecknews/accord/expressInstall.swf", flashvars, params, attributes); } </script> <p><strong>Honda Accord Coupe Concept<br /> <br /> </strong>Honda unveiled the dynamic Accord Coupe Concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction, as well as a host of new technologies for the all-new, ninth-generation 2013 model Accord set to go on-sale this fall.<br /> <br /> <strong>2013 Accord Highlights include:<br /> <br /> </strong>Styling and packaging:</p> <ul> <li>New athletic styling for the Coupe and Sedan.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>More efficient packaging - Accord Sedan retains its spacious interior with more compact exterior dimensions.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Shortened length and significant weight reduction for improved driving dynamics.<br /> </li> </ul> <p>Advanced and Efficient Powertrains:</p> <ul> <li>First U.S. application of Earth Dreams™ 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® four-cylinder direct-injected (DI) engine, paired with a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). <br /> <br /> </li> <ul> <li>New engine produces more than 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque (current Accord LX four-cylinder engine produces 177 horsepower and 161 lb-ft of torque).<br /> <br /> </li> <li>CVT with new cooperative control system for excellent acceleration and responsive shifting.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Targeted top-in-class combined fuel economy¹ for a midsize four-cylinder sedan. <br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <li>New 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, paired with 6-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual transmission. <br /> <br /> </li> <ul> <li>Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) applied to models with automatic transmission.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Increased horsepower and torque compared to current model.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Targeted top-in-class highway fuel economy¹ for a midsize V-6 sedan. <br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <li>First U.S. application of Honda plug-in hybrid system. <br /> <br /> </li> <ul> <li>Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan launching next Winter.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Three different driving modes: all-electric, hybrid and direct-drive engine.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>All-electric driving range of approximately 10-15 miles in city driving scenarios with a top speed of 62 mph. <br /> <br /> </li> <li>Recharging lithium-ion battery takes less than 1.5 hours using 240-volt charger.<br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <li>Application of Honda ECO Assist™ system to all Accord models.</li> </ul> <p>Safety and Technological Innovations:</p> <ul> <li>Targeted to earn top scores in New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety² (IIHS) vehicle evaluations.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>First Honda application of Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW).<br /> <br /> </li> <li>First Honda application of exclusive blind-spot display called LaneWatch™, which enhances visibility of the passenger-side roadway.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Standard rearview back-up camera and Expanded View Driver's Mirror.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>New technologies standard on all Accord models: <em>Bluetooth</em>®³ HandsFreeLink® phone interface, Multi-Information Display (i-MID), SMS text messaging function and Pandora® Internet Radio interface⁴.</li> </ul> <p>For more information, photos and video, please visit <a href="http://www.hondanews.com">www.hondanews.com</a>.</p> <p>¹Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.<br /> <br /> ² The 2012 Honda Accord was named a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the IIHS, the award "recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rear, and now for 2010 rollover crashes." <br /> <br /> 4 The <em>Bluetooth</em>® word mark and logos are owned by the <em>Bluetooth</em> SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.<br /> <br /> 5 Compatible with select Apple® iPhone® devices only. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply.</p> Accord Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:40:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/releases/2423dab7-3046-4f45-9c59-af49a0636a60 http://hondanews.com/releases/2423dab7-3046-4f45-9c59-af49a0636a60 Honda at the 2012 North American International Auto Show: Fact Sheet <p><strong>Honda Accord Coupe Concept<br /> <br /> </strong>Honda unveiled the dynamic Accord Coupe Concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction, as well as a host of new technologies for the all-new, ninth-generation 2013 model Accord set to go on-sale this fall.<br /> <br /> <strong>2013 Accord Highlights include:<br /> <br /> </strong>Styling and packaging:</p> <ul> <li>New athletic styling for the Coupe and Sedan.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>More efficient packaging - Accord Sedan retains its spacious interior with more compact exterior dimensions.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Shortened length and significant weight reduction for improved driving dynamics.<br /> </li> </ul> <p>Advanced and Efficient Powertrains:</p> <ul> <li>First U.S. application of Earth Dreams™ 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® four-cylinder direct-injected (DI) engine, paired with a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). <br /> <br /> </li> <ul> <li>New engine produces more than 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque (current Accord LX four-cylinder engine produces 177 horsepower and 161 lb-ft of torque).<br /> <br /> </li> <li>CVT with new cooperative control system for excellent acceleration and responsive shifting.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Targeted top-in-class combined fuel economy¹ for a midsize four-cylinder sedan. <br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <li>New 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, paired with 6-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual transmission. <br /> <br /> </li> <ul> <li>Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) applied to models with automatic transmission.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Increased horsepower and torque compared to current model.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Targeted top-in-class highway fuel economy¹ for a midsize V-6 sedan. <br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <li>First U.S. application of Honda plug-in hybrid system. <br /> <br /> </li> <ul> <li>Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan launching next Winter.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Three different driving modes: all-electric, hybrid and direct-drive engine.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>All-electric driving range of approximately 10-15 miles in city driving scenarios with a top speed of 62 mph. <br /> <br /> </li> <li>Recharging lithium-ion battery takes less than 1.5 hours using 240-volt charger.<br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <li>Application of Honda ECO Assist™ system to all Accord models.</li> </ul> <p>Safety and Technological Innovations:</p> <ul> <li>Targeted to earn top scores in New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety² (IIHS) vehicle evaluations.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>First Honda application of Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW).<br /> <br /> </li> <li>First Honda application of exclusive blind-spot display called LaneWatch™, which enhances visibility of the passenger-side roadway.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>Standard rearview back-up camera and Expanded View Driver's Mirror.<br /> <br /> </li> <li>New technologies standard on all Accord models: <em>Bluetooth</em>®³ HandsFreeLink® phone interface, Multi-Information Display (i-MID), SMS text messaging function and Pandora® Internet Radio interface⁴.</li> </ul> <p>For more information, photos and video, please visit <a href="http://www.hondanews.com">www.hondanews.com</a>.</p> <p>¹Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.<br /> <br /> ² The 2012 Honda Accord was named a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the IIHS, the award "recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rear, and now for 2010 rollover crashes." <br /> <br /> 4 The <em>Bluetooth</em>® word mark and logos are owned by the <em>Bluetooth</em> SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.<br /> <br /> 5 Compatible with select Apple® iPhone® devices only. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply.</p> <p>Good morning and thank you all for joining us here today.   It's been an exciting Show already,  and we hope to add to that this morning.</p> <p>special way to the reason we're  here today which is the coming launch of an all-new, 9th-generation Honda Accord.   The production version of the all-new 2013 Accordwill be hitting  the market around the same time as  we celebrate an important milestone  in the history of Honda and the Accord    the 30th anniversary of the start of  automobile production in the U.S.  </p> <p>Think about this number since it was introduced in 1976, we have sold more than 11 million  Accords in America </p> <p>and more than 8 million of them  have been built in America as well.</p> <p>As you might have noticed, we've got the very first of the species U.S.-made Accord VIN number 001 on display here today.  </p> <p>And I want to say thank you to the folks from  The Henry Ford in Dearborn. </p> <p>It's on permanent loan there so we thank them for letting us  borrow it back for a few days.</p> <p>The star of our show today is an Accord concept model but before we get to that, let me speak to the positive momentum leading to the launch of this new model. </p> <p>To say that the past year has been  one of incredible challenge is a gross understatement.  </p> <p>2011 was a year that saw our company weather two  devastating natural disasters that severely disrupted our global supply chain.</p> <p>Some automakers have pointed to our reduced sales last year  ...including lower Accord sales... as if it were some kind of sales trend...</p> <p>...When the reality is... we had to cut more than 200-thousand units from our production schedule.   And we still topped one million  units in sales for the year.  </p> <p>Many of our competitors were enjoying a race with Honda  running at half-throttle and they temporarily picked up a lap or two in the process...  ...while we were in the pits.</p> <p>But we have returned to full production with a  strengthening product lineup  including.... • the all-new CR-V and Civic, • a freshened and more fuel-efficient Pilot, </p> <p>• a benchmark Odyssey minivan, • a new 4-cylinder version of  Crosstour that debuts this month  and later this year... • an all-new Accord.  </p> <p>And with all of this backed up by the industry's best quality ratings we're here to serve notice to the competition that Honda is firing on all cylinders again.  </p> <p>We're back to full power and we're again racing with a vengeance.</p> <p>Of course, being the first U.S.-made car from a Japanese automaker is nowhere near Accord's only claim to fame. </p> <p>For 30 years and through eight generations, Accord has consistently set the  benchmark for... • fuel-efficiency, • low emissions, • safety ...and... • the best overall balance of comfort, features, packaging and fun-to-drive performance in the mid-size segment.  </p> <p>It's the reason why despite year after year of  competitors taking aim Accordhas earned an  unprecedented 26 Car and Driver ten-best awards.   That's a crazy good record no other brand can claim.</p> <p>This new 9th generation Accord  will raise the bar again in part through a tour de force of new Honda powertrain and safety technologies        </p> <p>... all geared to ensure that Honda and Accord continue to be leaders in fuel economy, safety and fun-to-drive performance.</p> <p>Arriving this fall, Accordwill be the first U.S. vehicle to apply our new Earth Dreams powertrain technology. </p> <p>This is the series of new engines  and transmissions we debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show late last year that will ultimately replace every  powertrain in our lineup.</p> <p>These new engines completely re-envision the structure of Honda'slegendary VTEC technology for more  efficient combustion and reduced friction.  </p> <p>The bottom line is engines that  achieve both outstanding fuel  efficiency and high output for clean  and fun driving performance.</p> <p>... Fuel economy, up performance, up Fun, up.</p> <p>And with this new Earth Dreams technology, we're aiming to achieve best-in-class fuel economy in every segment in which we compete within the next three years starting with Accord.</p> <p>The all-new Accord will boast    three new powertrains including the first application in the U.S. of our new 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with direct injection that you see to my right  ... delivering a significant boost in performance including additional    horsepower and an increase in midrange torque.  </p> <p>And the 4-cylinder Accord will also get a 6 speed manual  and an all-new continuously variable transmission CVT that will be the best system  in the marketplace in terms of efficiency, performance and sporty driving feel.   None of the "rubber band" feeling  most CVTs are known for and coupled with the new engine it will help achieve class leading fuel economy.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the V6 Accord Sedan  and Coupe will increase  horsepower and torque while being paired with a new 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual version.  </p> <p>And with the 6-speed automatic, both the sedan and coupe models  are estimated to achieve class leading fuel economy.</p> <p>Further, Accord will become the 5th Honda model with the Eco-Assist function and ECO button to help our customers with a practical approach to improve their own fuel efficient  driving habits.  </p> <p>But that's not the end of the  powertrain technology story.  </p> <p>The 2013 Accord lineup will see  the introduction of Honda's first Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle utilizing our all-new two-motor hybrid system which continuously moves  through three different modes to maximize driving efficiency... • all-electric, • gasoline-electric ...and ... • a direct-drive mode.  </p> <p>The Plug-In Hybrid Accord will travel up to 15 miles on electric  power alone, with the driver able to control when  the vehicle operates in all-electric mode.  </p> <p>If your commute starts on the highway, for example, the driver can decide not to switch  to all-electric power until entering city traffic, where the technology has the  greatest benefit to fuel economy.  </p> <p>And fully recharging the battery will  take less than one and a half hours  using a 240-volt charger. </p> <p>With the Accord Plug-In we will  continue to grow our diverse lineup  of advanced alternative-fuel  vehicles, which includes: • the Civic Natural Gas • the CR-Z, • Insight and Civic hybrids, • the Plug-in Hybrid Accord, • the Fit EV and... •  the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric car.</p> <p>There's so much more we have to  tell you about this new Accord,  which heralds our strategy for further advancing the Clean, Safe and Fun values of Honda.  </p> <p>But maybe it's time we showed you  what we're talking about.</p> <p>So here it is the cleaner, safer and unquestionably more fun     2013 Accord Coupe Concept.</p> <p>With its athletic styling including... • the 4-sided honeycomb grille,  • rear taillights that sweep  a ggressively into the body .. and... • large exhaust finishers integrated  into the bumper the 2013 Accord Coupe  Concept gives you a strong glimpse  of the direction for the all-new Accord lineup  coming this fall.</p> <p>The Accord has been consistently rated as the most fun-to-drive mid-size car and this all-new model will take that bar and raise it higher.  </p> <p>New packaging that delivers on the  Man Maximum, Machine Minimum  philosophy of Honda design will give the 2013 Accord Sedan • a shortened overall length...  • a significant reduction in weight ...and ... • lower vehicle height to achieve a new level of efficiency,  more nimble handling and improved  driving dynamics. </p> <p>Believe me; the new Accord will live up to our mission to deliver new products that are  unquestionably fun-to-own and fun-to-drive.  </p> <p>And even with the more compact  exterior design and lower roofline Accord will boast the same  sizable interior space as the current Accord.</p> <p>Of course, the new Accord is built  upon the foundation of the best  quality reputation in the industry.  </p> <p>In 2011, Honda posted  the most dominant performance in the history of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study </p> <p> with Honda finishing as the top mainstream brand in the industry supported by seven of 11 segment-leading products, including Accord.   According to the same study, four of the top five assembly lines in  the Americas were at Honda plants  including both lines at the  Marysville, Ohio plant that builds Accord.</p> <p>But the advanced technology  coming to the all-new Accord line is not limited to powertrain.  </p> <p>With the new Accord, we will introduce a wave of new  technologies aimed at enhancing  driver visibility and industry-leading safety of Honda vehicles.  </p> <p>Our approach to styling Accord  has always included a focus on  substantial Greenhouse visibilty, something customers have  continuously told us they love about  Accord's styling.</p> <p>In spite of the bold and aggressive styling, we haven't compromised on this principle.</p> <p>In fact, we are expanding it.</p> <p>For instance, we'll be making the expanded-view  driver's mirror that we debuted on  our new CR-V last month...  ....as standard equipment on every  new model in our lineup in the coming years. </p> <p>Also, you'll see the application of  rear view back-up cameras which are already standard  on our trucks... expanded to all of our products in  the future starting with the new Accord.  </p> <p>And all NAVI-equipped models will be getting the multi-angle back  up camera that we debuted on the new CR-V. </p> <p>In addition, the 2013 Accord will get a new, Honda-exclusive blind spot display  we will call "Honda Lane Watch."  </p> <p>With a camera mounted in the  passenger side-view mirror, ... the driver can use the display to identify vehicles in their blind  spot through real-time video without the risk of false warnings  found in some other systems. </p> <p>And Accord will be the only  vehicle in its class to make this  feature available.  </p> <p>And, finally, let's talk about safety.  </p> <p>Last month, the IIHS gave a 'Top Safety Pick'  rating to ten additional models from  American Honda, giving us a total of 12 with top-class IIHS safety ratings.  </p> <p>Of course, the current Accord is on the list   as one of the first vehicles in the  industry to earn this distinction.  </p> <p>But we aren't stopping there.</p> <p>In the area of collision avoidance, we will be deploying two additional  ew technologies • forward collision warning ...and... • lane departure warning that will be applied across every model in our lineup in the years to come ...starting as an available  technology on the new Accord.  </p> <p>Both systems use a digital camera  mounted behind the windshield to  monitor the roadway in front of the driver ... ....and warnthe driver of changing  traffic conditions in front of them or to alert the driver if the car is moving out of its intended lane.</p> <p> And again starting this fall with  the new Accord we'll begin applying new  ejection mitigation airbag  technology with a wider  deployment profile of the side  curtain airbag.   </p> <p>We are doing this a full two years in  advance of new safety regulations  going into effect in 2015.</p> <p>So we're serious about our  commitment to continue to deliver  products that are cleaner, safer ....and even more fun than ever before.  </p> <p>And we're doing it with leading-edge technologies applied  broadly to our product lineup.</p> <p>As you can see along with a compelling safety, fuel economy, and value story </p> <p>Honda's fundamental commitment  to performance is alive and well. </p> <p>And our number one priority going  forward is to make products that  our customers want to drive products that measure up to the  very high standards and  expectations that they have for Honda.</p> <p>It's going to be an exciting year  and a very competitive race.  </p> <p>And we're happy to be re-joining  that race at full strength.  </p> <p>So stay tuned.  </p> <p>Thanks for your time and attention  this morning.  </p> <p>And now I invite you to join me on  stage for a closer look at the all-new 2013 Accord Coupe Concept.</p> <p>Have a great final day at the show!</p> Accord Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:40:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/releases/7629954f-28da-4af8-baee-e66338fcbd9d http://hondanews.com/releases/7629954f-28da-4af8-baee-e66338fcbd9d 2013 Accord Concept Introduction Press Conference Remarks by John Mendel, Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. <p>Good morning and thank you all for joining us here today.   It's been an exciting Show already,  and we hope to add to that this morning.</p> <p>special way to the reason we're  here today which is the coming launch of an all-new, 9th-generation Honda Accord.   The production version of the all-new 2013 Accordwill be hitting  the market around the same time as  we celebrate an important milestone  in the history of Honda and the Accord    the 30th anniversary of the start of  automobile production in the U.S.  </p> <p>Think about this number since it was introduced in 1976, we have sold more than 11 million  Accords in America </p> <p>and more than 8 million of them  have been built in America as well.</p> <p>As you might have noticed, we've got the very first of the species U.S.-made Accord VIN number 001 on display here today.  </p> <p>And I want to say thank you to the folks from  The Henry Ford in Dearborn. </p> <p>It's on permanent loan there so we thank them for letting us  borrow it back for a few days.</p> <p>The star of our show today is an Accord concept model but before we get to that, let me speak to the positive momentum leading to the launch of this new model. </p> <p>To say that the past year has been  one of incredible challenge is a gross understatement.  </p> <p>2011 was a year that saw our company weather two  devastating natural disasters that severely disrupted our global supply chain.</p> <p>Some automakers have pointed to our reduced sales last year  ...including lower Accord sales... as if it were some kind of sales trend...</p> <p>...When the reality is... we had to cut more than 200-thousand units from our production schedule.   And we still topped one million  units in sales for the year.  </p> <p>Many of our competitors were enjoying a race with Honda  running at half-throttle and they temporarily picked up a lap or two in the process...  ...while we were in the pits.</p> <p>But we have returned to full production with a  strengthening product lineup  including.... • the all-new CR-V and Civic, • a freshened and more fuel-efficient Pilot, </p> <p>• a benchmark Odyssey minivan, • a new 4-cylinder version of  Crosstour that debuts this month  and later this year... • an all-new Accord.  </p> <p>And with all of this backed up by the industry's best quality ratings we're here to serve notice to the competition that Honda is firing on all cylinders again.  </p> <p>We're back to full power and we're again racing with a vengeance.</p> <p>Of course, being the first U.S.-made car from a Japanese automaker is nowhere near Accord's only claim to fame. </p> <p>For 30 years and through eight generations, Accord has consistently set the  benchmark for... • fuel-efficiency, • low emissions, • safety ...and... • the best overall balance of comfort, features, packaging and fun-to-drive performance in the mid-size segment.  </p> <p>It's the reason why despite year after year of  competitors taking aim Accordhas earned an  unprecedented 26 Car and Driver ten-best awards.   That's a crazy good record no other brand can claim.</p> <p>This new 9th generation Accord  will raise the bar again in part through a tour de force of new Honda powertrain and safety technologies        </p> <p>... all geared to ensure that Honda and Accord continue to be leaders in fuel economy, safety and fun-to-drive performance.</p> <p>Arriving this fall, Accordwill be the first U.S. vehicle to apply our new Earth Dreams powertrain technology. </p> <p>This is the series of new engines  and transmissions we debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show late last year that will ultimately replace every  powertrain in our lineup.</p> <p>These new engines completely re-envision the structure of Honda'slegendary VTEC technology for more  efficient combustion and reduced friction.  </p> <p>The bottom line is engines that  achieve both outstanding fuel  efficiency and high output for clean  and fun driving performance.</p> <p>... Fuel economy, up performance, up Fun, up.</p> <p>And with this new Earth Dreams technology, we're aiming to achieve best-in-class fuel economy in every segment in which we compete within the next three years starting with Accord.</p> <p>The all-new Accord will boast    three new powertrains including the first application in the U.S. of our new 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with direct injection that you see to my right  ... delivering a significant boost in performance including additional    horsepower and an increase in midrange torque.  </p> <p>And the 4-cylinder Accord will also get a 6 speed manual  and an all-new continuously variable transmission CVT that will be the best system  in the marketplace in terms of efficiency, performance and sporty driving feel.   None of the "rubber band" feeling  most CVTs are known for and coupled with the new engine it will help achieve class leading fuel economy.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the V6 Accord Sedan  and Coupe will increase  horsepower and torque while being paired with a new 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual version.  </p> <p>And with the 6-speed automatic, both the sedan and coupe models  are estimated to achieve class leading fuel economy.</p> <p>Further, Accord will become the 5th Honda model with the Eco-Assist function and ECO button to help our customers with a practical approach to improve their own fuel efficient  driving habits.  </p> <p>But that's not the end of the  powertrain technology story.  </p> <p>The 2013 Accord lineup will see  the introduction of Honda's first Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle utilizing our all-new two-motor hybrid system which continuously moves  through three different modes to maximize driving efficiency... • all-electric, • gasoline-electric ...and ... • a direct-drive mode.  </p> <p>The Plug-In Hybrid Accord will travel up to 15 miles on electric  power alone, with the driver able to control when  the vehicle operates in all-electric mode.  </p> <p>If your commute starts on the highway, for example, the driver can decide not to switch  to all-electric power until entering city traffic, where the technology has the  greatest benefit to fuel economy.  </p> <p>And fully recharging the battery will  take less than one and a half hours  using a 240-volt charger. </p> <p>With the Accord Plug-In we will  continue to grow our diverse lineup  of advanced alternative-fuel  vehicles, which includes: • the Civic Natural Gas • the CR-Z, • Insight and Civic hybrids, • the Plug-in Hybrid Accord, • the Fit EV and... •  the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric car.</p> <p>There's so much more we have to  tell you about this new Accord,  which heralds our strategy for further advancing the Clean, Safe and Fun values of Honda.  </p> <p>But maybe it's time we showed you  what we're talking about.</p> <p>So here it is the cleaner, safer and unquestionably more fun     2013 Accord Coupe Concept.</p> <p>With its athletic styling including... • the 4-sided honeycomb grille,  • rear taillights that sweep  a ggressively into the body .. and... • large exhaust finishers integrated  into the bumper the 2013 Accord Coupe  Concept gives you a strong glimpse  of the direction for the all-new Accord lineup  coming this fall.</p> <p>The Accord has been consistently rated as the most fun-to-drive mid-size car and this all-new model will take that bar and raise it higher.  </p> <p>New packaging that delivers on the  Man Maximum, Machine Minimum  philosophy of Honda design will give the 2013 Accord Sedan • a shortened overall length...  • a significant reduction in weight ...and ... • lower vehicle height to achieve a new level of efficiency,  more nimble handling and improved  driving dynamics. </p> <p>Believe me; the new Accord will live up to our mission to deliver new products that are  unquestionably fun-to-own and fun-to-drive.  </p> <p>And even with the more compact  exterior design and lower roofline Accord will boast the same  sizable interior space as the current Accord.</p> <p>Of course, the new Accord is built  upon the foundation of the best  quality reputation in the industry.  </p> <p>In 2011, Honda posted  the most dominant performance in the history of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study </p> <p> with Honda finishing as the top mainstream brand in the industry supported by seven of 11 segment-leading products, including Accord.   According to the same study, four of the top five assembly lines in  the Americas were at Honda plants  including both lines at the  Marysville, Ohio plant that builds Accord.</p> <p>But the advanced technology  coming to the all-new Accord line is not limited to powertrain.  </p> <p>With the new Accord, we will introduce a wave of new  technologies aimed at enhancing  driver visibility and industry-leading safety of Honda vehicles.  </p> <p>Our approach to styling Accord  has always included a focus on  substantial Greenhouse visibilty, something customers have  continuously told us they love about  Accord's styling.</p> <p>In spite of the bold and aggressive styling, we haven't compromised on this principle.</p> <p>In fact, we are expanding it.</p> <p>For instance, we'll be making the expanded-view  driver's mirror that we debuted on  our new CR-V last month...  ....as standard equipment on every  new model in our lineup in the coming years. </p> <p>Also, you'll see the application of  rear view back-up cameras which are already standard  on our trucks... expanded to all of our products in  the future starting with the new Accord.  </p> <p>And all NAVI-equipped models will be getting the multi-angle back  up camera that we debuted on the new CR-V. </p> <p>In addition, the 2013 Accord will get a new, Honda-exclusive blind spot display  we will call "Honda Lane Watch."  </p> <p>With a camera mounted in the  passenger side-view mirror, ... the driver can use the display to identify vehicles in their blind  spot through real-time video without the risk of false warnings  found in some other systems. </p> <p>And Accord will be the only  vehicle in its class to make this  feature available.  </p> <p>And, finally, let's talk about safety.  </p> <p>Last month, the IIHS gave a 'Top Safety Pick'  rating to ten additional models from  American Honda, giving us a total of 12 with top-class IIHS safety ratings.  </p> <p>Of course, the current Accord is on the list   as one of the first vehicles in the  industry to earn this distinction.  </p> <p>But we aren't stopping there.</p> <p>In the area of collision avoidance, we will be deploying two additional  ew technologies • forward collision warning ...and... • lane departure warning that will be applied across every model in our lineup in the years to come ...starting as an available  technology on the new Accord.  </p> <p>Both systems use a digital camera  mounted behind the windshield to  monitor the roadway in front of the driver ... ....and warnthe driver of changing  traffic conditions in front of them or to alert the driver if the car is moving out of its intended lane.</p> <p> And again starting this fall with  the new Accord we'll begin applying new  ejection mitigation airbag  technology with a wider  deployment profile of the side  curtain airbag.   </p> <p>We are doing this a full two years in  advance of new safety regulations  going into effect in 2015.</p> <p>So we're serious about our  commitment to continue to deliver  products that are cleaner, safer ....and even more fun than ever before.  </p> <p>And we're doing it with leading-edge technologies applied  broadly to our product lineup.</p> <p>As you can see along with a compelling safety, fuel economy, and value story </p> <p>Honda's fundamental commitment  to performance is alive and well. </p> <p>And our number one priority going  forward is to make products that  our customers want to drive products that measure up to the  very high standards and  expectations that they have for Honda.</p> <p>It's going to be an exciting year  and a very competitive race.  </p> <p>And we're happy to be re-joining  that race at full strength.  </p> <p>So stay tuned.  </p> <p>Thanks for your time and attention  this morning.  </p> <p>And now I invite you to join me on  stage for a closer look at the all-new 2013 Accord Coupe Concept.</p> <p>Have a great final day at the show!</p> <p>For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept today at 9:20 a.m., EST live via webcast. Media may view the webcast at <a href="http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda">http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda</a> and consumers may view it at <a href="http://hondawebcast.com">http://hondawebcast.com</a>.</p> <p>Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for replay from these sites as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. </p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda media newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">http://www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers): <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/">http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/</a><br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda">http://www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews">http://www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">@honda</a></p> Accord Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/releases/17d136e6-39a2-4274-a6bf-523a42c717de http://hondanews.com/releases/17d136e6-39a2-4274-a6bf-523a42c717de Watch the All-New Honda Accord Coupe Concept Debut Live Today at 9:20 a.m., EST from the 2012 North American International Auto Show <p>For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept today at 9:20 a.m., EST live via webcast. Media may view the webcast at <a href="http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda">http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda</a> and consumers may view it at <a href="http://hondawebcast.com">http://hondawebcast.com</a>.</p> <p>Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for replay from these sites as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. </p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda media newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">http://www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers): <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/">http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/</a><br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda">http://www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews">http://www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">@honda</a></p> <p>For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept live via webcast on January 10 at 9:20 a.m., EST. Media may view the webcast at <a href="http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda">http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda</a> and consumers may view it at <a href="http://hondawebcast.com">http://hondawebcast.com</a>.</p> <p>Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for replay from these sites as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. </p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda media newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">http://www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers):<u> <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/">http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/</a></u> <br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda">http://www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews">http://www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">@honda</a></p> Accord Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/releases/060f4e9b-c646-4144-890c-d926ad345c55 http://hondanews.com/releases/060f4e9b-c646-4144-890c-d926ad345c55 Watch the All-New Honda Accord Coupe Concept Debut Live from the 2012 North American International Auto Show <p>For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept live via webcast on January 10 at 9:20 a.m., EST. Media may view the webcast at <a href="http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda">http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda</a> and consumers may view it at <a href="http://hondawebcast.com">http://hondawebcast.com</a>.</p> <p>Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for replay from these sites as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. </p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda media newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">http://www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers):<u> <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/">http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/</a></u> <br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda">http://www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews">http://www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">@honda</a></p> <p>For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept live via webcast on January 10 at 9:20 a.m., EST. Media may view the webcast at <u><a href="http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda">http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda</a></u> and consumers may view it at <a href="http://hondawebcast.com">http://hondawebcast.com</a>.</p> <p>Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for download from this site as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. </p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda media newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">http://www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers):<u> <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/">http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/</a></u> <br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda">http://www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews">http://www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">@honda</a></p> Accord Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:20:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/releases/713b9f09-a33d-4a50-85f5-32f7d8894186 http://hondanews.com/releases/713b9f09-a33d-4a50-85f5-32f7d8894186 Watch the All-New Honda Accord Coupe Concept Debut Live from the 2012 North American International Auto Show <p>For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept live via webcast on January 10 at 9:20 a.m., EST. Media may view the webcast at <u><a href="http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda">http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda</a></u> and consumers may view it at <a href="http://hondawebcast.com">http://hondawebcast.com</a>.</p> <p>Soon after completion of the press conference the video will be available for download from this site as well. The keynote presenter will be John Mendel, executive vice president of auto sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. </p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda media newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">http://www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers):<u> <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/">http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/</a></u> <br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda">http://www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews">http://www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">@honda</a></p> <p>Twelve American Honda models, including the <a href="http://www.crv.honda.com" target="_blank">all-new 2012 CR-V</a> that goes on-sale today, received the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) under its more-stringent testing guidelines implemented last year.</p> <p>The IIHS award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side and rear crashes, plus rollover performance based on ratings in the Institute's tests.</p> <p>Announced by IIHS today, the Honda <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/">Fit,</a> <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/crz">CR-Z</a>, <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/insight">Insight</a>, <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/accord">Accord</a>, <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/crv">CR-V</a>, <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/pilot">Pilot</a> and <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline">Ridgeline</a> along with the Acura <a href="http://www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=TL">TL</a>, <a href="http://www.acura.com/TSXLanding.aspx">TSX</a> and <a href="http://www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=MDX">MDX</a> all earned the highest-possible score of <em>GOOD</em> in all four ratings, including the more rigorous roof-strength test. Earlier this year the all-new <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/civic">Civic</a> and redesigned <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey">Odyssey</a> earned the TOP SAFETY PICK, giving American Honda twelve 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK winners.</p> <p>"We're proud to have achieved IIHS TOP SAFETY TOP rating for nine new 2012 Honda models and three 2012 Acura models, making American Honda among the best in the industry with twelve vehicles with top-class IIHS safety ratings under their new, more stringent ratings protocols," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "In fact, 91% of American Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. are TOP SAFETY PICKS. This accomplishment is part of a concerted effort we have made to reassert the Honda brand as a clear leader in this area."</p> <p>Standard safety equipment on all Honda and Acura models include Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); side curtain airbags (some vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor as well); dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; a driver's front side airbag; and a front passenger's side airbag with an occupant position detection system. All 2012 Honda and Acura models recognized by the IIHS, with the exception of the Ridgeline, utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment.</p> <p><strong>2012 American Honda TOP SAFETY PICKS</strong>:</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="239" valign="top"><p><strong>Honda</strong><br> Fit<br> Insight<br> CR-Z<br> Civic<br> Accord<br> CR-V<br> Pilot<br> Odyssey<br> Ridgeline</p></td> <td width="239" valign="top"><p><strong>Acura</strong><br> Acura TSX<br> Acura TL<br> Acura MDX</p></td> </tr> </table> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda for consumers: <a href="http://www.automobiles.honda.com/" target="_blank">www.automobiles.honda.com</a><br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews" target="_blank">www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/honda" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/honda</a></p> <p><u>Connect with Acura</u>:<br> Acura (for consumers): <a href="../www.acura.com" target="_blank">www.acura.com</a><br> Facebook: <a href="www.facebook.com:Acura" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/Acura</a><br> Twitter: <a href="www.twitter.com:Acura_Insider" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/Acura_Insider</a><br> YouTube: <a href="www.youtube.com:acura" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/acura</a></p> Accord Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/releases/59492831-0d8e-44dc-b0f5-1c90d20862ad http://hondanews.com/releases/59492831-0d8e-44dc-b0f5-1c90d20862ad Twelve American Honda Models Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK <p>Twelve American Honda models, including the <a href="http://www.crv.honda.com" target="_blank">all-new 2012 CR-V</a> that goes on-sale today, received the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) under its more-stringent testing guidelines implemented last year.</p> <p>The IIHS award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side and rear crashes, plus rollover performance based on ratings in the Institute's tests.</p> <p>Announced by IIHS today, the Honda <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/">Fit,</a> <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/crz">CR-Z</a>, <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/insight">Insight</a>, <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/accord">Accord</a>, <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/crv">CR-V</a>, <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/pilot">Pilot</a> and <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline">Ridgeline</a> along with the Acura <a href="http://www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=TL">TL</a>, <a href="http://www.acura.com/TSXLanding.aspx">TSX</a> and <a href="http://www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=MDX">MDX</a> all earned the highest-possible score of <em>GOOD</em> in all four ratings, including the more rigorous roof-strength test. Earlier this year the all-new <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/civic">Civic</a> and redesigned <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey">Odyssey</a> earned the TOP SAFETY PICK, giving American Honda twelve 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK winners.</p> <p>"We're proud to have achieved IIHS TOP SAFETY TOP rating for nine new 2012 Honda models and three 2012 Acura models, making American Honda among the best in the industry with twelve vehicles with top-class IIHS safety ratings under their new, more stringent ratings protocols," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "In fact, 91% of American Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. are TOP SAFETY PICKS. This accomplishment is part of a concerted effort we have made to reassert the Honda brand as a clear leader in this area."</p> <p>Standard safety equipment on all Honda and Acura models include Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); side curtain airbags (some vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor as well); dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; a driver's front side airbag; and a front passenger's side airbag with an occupant position detection system. All 2012 Honda and Acura models recognized by the IIHS, with the exception of the Ridgeline, utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment.</p> <p><strong>2012 American Honda TOP SAFETY PICKS</strong>:</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="239" valign="top"><p><strong>Honda</strong><br> Fit<br> Insight<br> CR-Z<br> Civic<br> Accord<br> CR-V<br> Pilot<br> Odyssey<br> Ridgeline</p></td> <td width="239" valign="top"><p><strong>Acura</strong><br> Acura TSX<br> Acura TL<br> Acura MDX</p></td> </tr> </table> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda for consumers: <a href="http://www.automobiles.honda.com/" target="_blank">www.automobiles.honda.com</a><br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews" target="_blank">www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/honda" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/honda</a></p> <p><u>Connect with Acura</u>:<br> Acura (for consumers): <a href="../www.acura.com" target="_blank">www.acura.com</a><br> Facebook: <a href="www.facebook.com:Acura" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/Acura</a><br> Twitter: <a href="www.twitter.com:Acura_Insider" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/Acura_Insider</a><br> YouTube: <a href="www.youtube.com:acura" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/acura</a></p> <p>A concept vehicle revealing the styling direction of the next-generation Honda Accord Coupe will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 10, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.</p> <p>The Accord Coupe Concept will convey the dynamic and aggressive profile of the ninth-generation 2013 Honda <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/accord/">Accord</a> set to go on sale in the fall of 2012. John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales, will introduce the concept vehicle at a press conference, which will also be broadcast live via webcast at http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda (link will be live Jan. 10).</p> <p>A leader in style, performance, safety, efficiency and value since the introduction of the first generation model in 1976, the Accord remains one of the best-selling cars in America. The 2012 Accord was recently named to <em>Car and Driver </em>Magazine's <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2012-10best-cars-feature-2012-honda-accord-page-7">'10Best'</a> list for a record 26th time and was ranked as having the highest initial quality in its segment in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality Study (IQS). The introduction of the ninth-generation Accord marks 30 years of U.S. production of the model at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, the first Japanese car assembly plant in the U.S.</p> <p>For high-resolution photos and media information on the current Honda lineup, please visit <a href="http://www.hondanews.com">www.hondanews.com</a>. After the press conference, images and video of the Accord Coupe Concept will also be available for download on the site.</p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers): <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars" target="_blank">automobiles.honda.com/future-cars</a> <br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews" target="_blank">www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/honda</a></p> Accord Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:02:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/releases/ede0eb4a-440e-4f08-959e-4660bd28aafc http://hondanews.com/releases/ede0eb4a-440e-4f08-959e-4660bd28aafc 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept to Make World Debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show <p>A concept vehicle revealing the styling direction of the next-generation Honda Accord Coupe will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 10, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.</p> <p>The Accord Coupe Concept will convey the dynamic and aggressive profile of the ninth-generation 2013 Honda <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/accord/">Accord</a> set to go on sale in the fall of 2012. John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales, will introduce the concept vehicle at a press conference, which will also be broadcast live via webcast at http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda (link will be live Jan. 10).</p> <p>A leader in style, performance, safety, efficiency and value since the introduction of the first generation model in 1976, the Accord remains one of the best-selling cars in America. The 2012 Accord was recently named to <em>Car and Driver </em>Magazine's <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2012-10best-cars-feature-2012-honda-accord-page-7">'10Best'</a> list for a record 26th time and was ranked as having the highest initial quality in its segment in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality Study (IQS). The introduction of the ninth-generation Accord marks 30 years of U.S. production of the model at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, the first Japanese car assembly plant in the U.S.</p> <p>For high-resolution photos and media information on the current Honda lineup, please visit <a href="http://www.hondanews.com">www.hondanews.com</a>. After the press conference, images and video of the Accord Coupe Concept will also be available for download on the site.</p> <p><u>Connect with Honda: </u><br> Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers): <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars" target="_blank">automobiles.honda.com/future-cars</a> <br> Honda on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/honda" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/hondanews" target="_blank">www.flickr.com/hondanews</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/honda</a></p> <img src="http://cdn.hondanews.com/photos/904e/0e42/904e0e42-61b7-447e-8e85-cee88bfa48eb-100x100-thumb.jpg" /> <br/> 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept Badging Accord Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:00:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/photos/accord-concept-logo http://hondanews.com/photos/accord-concept-logo 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept Badging <img src="http://cdn.hondanews.com/photos/904e/0e42/904e0e42-61b7-447e-8e85-cee88bfa48eb-100x100-thumb.jpg" /> <br/> 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept Badging <p><em>Car and Driver</em> magazine has named the 2012 Honda <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/accord/">Accord</a> 4-cylinder and the 2012 Honda <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/">Fit</a> as two winners of its prestigious and highly competitive, annual "<a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/list-features-10best-cars">10Best Cars</a>" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best Cars" status 26 times in the 30 years that <em>Car and Driver</em> editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history. The Honda Fit has been honored with "10Best Cars" status in each of the six years that it has been on sale in the United States.</p> <p>"The <em>Car and Driver '</em>10Best Cars' awards document a proud history of great cars in America over the last 30 years," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Honda is honored to again have two of our vehicles included among the best of the best."</p> <p>The Fit has been sold in the U.S. since the 2007 model year and is manufactured in Sayama, Japan. The Accord has been sold in the U.S. since the 1976 model year and has been manufactured in Marysville, Ohio since 1982.</p> <p><strong>Honda <em>Car and Driver</em></strong><strong> "10Best Cars" Award History</strong></p> <table border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><strong>Honda Model</strong></td> <td><strong>"10Best Cars" Award Model Year</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Accord</td> <td>2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, <br> 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, <br> 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994,1991, 1990, <br> 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Civic</td> <td>1996, 1991,1990, 1989, 1988</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">CRX</td> <td>1988, 1985</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Fit</td> <td>2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Prelude</td> <td>1998, 1997, 1996, 1995,1994,1993, 1992, <br> 1986, 1985, 1984</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">S2000</td> <td>2004, 2002, 2001, 2000</td> </tr> </table> <p><em>For more information and downloadable high-resolution images of Honda vehicles, please visit <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">www.hondanews.com</a>. Consumer information is available at <a href="http://www.automobiles.honda.com">www.automobiles.honda.com</a>.</em> </p> <p><strong>Connect to Honda:</strong><br> Honda News & Views: <a href="http://www.honda.com/news">http://www.honda.com/news</a><br> Honda Multimedia Newsroom (for media only): <a href="http://www.hondanews.com">http://www.hondanews.com</a><br> Honda on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/honda">http://www.twitter.com/honda</a><br> Honda on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Honda">http://www.facebook.com/Honda</a><br> Honda on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/honda<br> Honda on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/hondanews<br> Honda Web Site: <a href="http://www.honda.com">http://www.honda.com</a></p> Accord Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:25:00 -0800 http://hondanews.com/releases/0498ef1e-dd7d-4809-a3a4-f7d035a0ff04 http://hondanews.com/releases/0498ef1e-dd7d-4809-a3a4-f7d035a0ff04 Honda Accord and Fit Receive Car and Driver Magazine's "10Best Cars" Awards <p><em>Car and Driver</em> magazine has named the 2012 Honda <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/accord/">Accord</a> 4-cylinder and the 2012 Honda <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/">Fit</a> as two winners of its prestigious and highly competitive, annual "<a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/list-features-10best-cars">10Best Cars</a>" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best Cars" status 26 times in the 30 years that <em>Car and Driver</em> editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history. The Honda Fit has been honored with "10Best Cars" status in each of the six years that it has been on sale in the United States.</p> <p>"The <em>Car and Driver '</em>10Best Cars' awards document a proud history of great cars in America over the last 30 years," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Honda is honored to again have two of our vehicles included among the best of the best."</p> <p>The Fit has been sold in the U.S. since the 2007 model year and is manufactured in Sayama, Japan. The Accord has been sold in the U.S. since the 1976 model year and has been manufactured in Marysville, Ohio since 1982.</p> <p><strong>Honda <em>Car and Driver</em></strong><strong> "10Best Cars" Award History</strong></p> <table border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><strong>Honda Model</strong></td> <td><strong>"10Best Cars" Award Model Year</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Accord</td> <td>2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, <br> 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, <br> 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994,1991, 1990, <br> 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Civic</td> <td>1996, 1991,1990, 1989, 1988</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">CRX</td> <td>1988, 1985</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Fit</td> <td>2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Prelude</td> <td>1998, 1997, 1996, 1995,1994,1993, 1992, <br> 1986, 1985, 1984</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">S2000</td> <td>2004, 2002, 2001, 2000</td> </tr> </table> <p><em>For more information and downloadable high-resolution images of Honda vehicles, please visit <a href="http://www.hondanews.com/">www.hondanews.com</a>. 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