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Most Honda, Acura models to get higher sticker prices
Most Honda, Acura models to get higher sticker prices - - DALE JEWETT | Automotive News - - Source: Autoweek
Blaming higher costs for raw materials and the effects of currency exchange rates, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is tacking $100 to $200 on to the sticker prices of most of the vehicles in the Honda and Acura lineups.
Honda says the hikes will raise vehicle prices an average of $150, or 0.58 percent, on a sales weighted basis.
The increase applies to vehicles assigned for dealer delivery after Feb. 13.
At Honda, prices of Civics were raised $100, except for the Civic LX SE, which remains unchanged.
Accords with four-cylinder engines had $100 added to the sticker. Accords with V-6 engines now cost $150 more.
Prices increased $200 of the Pilot and CR-V sport-utilities and Odyssey minivans. Honda did not raise prices on the Element SUV or Insight hybrid vehicle.
Acura increased the price of the RSX by $100, and boosted stickers on the TL, TSX and RL cars and MDX sport-utility by $200. The price of the NS-X sports car did not change.
Honda says the hikes will raise vehicle prices an average of $150, or 0.58 percent, on a sales weighted basis.
The increase applies to vehicles assigned for dealer delivery after Feb. 13.
At Honda, prices of Civics were raised $100, except for the Civic LX SE, which remains unchanged.
Accords with four-cylinder engines had $100 added to the sticker. Accords with V-6 engines now cost $150 more.
Prices increased $200 of the Pilot and CR-V sport-utilities and Odyssey minivans. Honda did not raise prices on the Element SUV or Insight hybrid vehicle.
Acura increased the price of the RSX by $100, and boosted stickers on the TL, TSX and RL cars and MDX sport-utility by $200. The price of the NS-X sports car did not change.
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Originally Posted by Junkster
great thread resurrection.
Junkster, who thinks things look bright for Acura... for now
Junkster, who thinks things look bright for Acura... for now
I hope the best for Acura. I think Toyota Motor Co. is just as focused on Lexus as Toyota. Where as Acura gets put on the back burner for Honda. If the focused on Acura were equal to Honda, then I think Acura would be more of a threat in the luxury brand industry. Just my
this if I could.
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Honda/Acura vehicles will carry crash test ratings going forward
Honda volunteers stars on its cars - - By Harry Stoffer - - Source: Automotive News
WASHINGTON -- Beginning this year, each new Honda and Acura vehicle will have a window sticker that shows how it performed in government crash tests, American Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday.
The company is volunteering to post the safety ratings along with required price and fuel economy information. Honda calls the move a safety benefit for consumers. Vehicles get one to five stars for how well they protect crash dummies in front and side impacts and for how well they resist rolling over.
The announcement was made Tuesday morning on Capitol Hill by John Mendel, Honda's senior vice president for automobile operations. He was joined by Sen. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, sponsor of legislation that requires the posting of the safety ratings on vehicle windows.
The provision, known as Stars on Cars, is part of the Senate-passed version of a major, multiyear highway bill.
House and Senate negotiators are working on resolving differences between versions of the legislation so that a final bill can be sent to the White House, possibly this week.
A knowledgeable Honda official said the voluntary program will start with all 2006 cars and trucks and some of the last 2005 vehicles that are assembled.
The company is volunteering to post the safety ratings along with required price and fuel economy information. Honda calls the move a safety benefit for consumers. Vehicles get one to five stars for how well they protect crash dummies in front and side impacts and for how well they resist rolling over.
The announcement was made Tuesday morning on Capitol Hill by John Mendel, Honda's senior vice president for automobile operations. He was joined by Sen. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, sponsor of legislation that requires the posting of the safety ratings on vehicle windows.
The provision, known as Stars on Cars, is part of the Senate-passed version of a major, multiyear highway bill.
House and Senate negotiators are working on resolving differences between versions of the legislation so that a final bill can be sent to the White House, possibly this week.
A knowledgeable Honda official said the voluntary program will start with all 2006 cars and trucks and some of the last 2005 vehicles that are assembled.
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I think it's a good idea...
it's a good way to show off one of their good qualities.
maybe it will get some ppl thinking about the other deathtraps flying around the road and realize that safety is important.
It's a good idea IMO and if every manufacturer did it, and people actually understood what everything means, then I think some people would think twice before shelling out some cash on a piece of crap. Of course if that was the case, you'd have some salesman trying to sell a colbalt telling the customer that the safety rating is like golf--you wan;t a lower score/number of stars
but good move Honda (again)
it's a good way to show off one of their good qualities.
maybe it will get some ppl thinking about the other deathtraps flying around the road and realize that safety is important.
It's a good idea IMO and if every manufacturer did it, and people actually understood what everything means, then I think some people would think twice before shelling out some cash on a piece of crap. Of course if that was the case, you'd have some salesman trying to sell a colbalt telling the customer that the safety rating is like golf--you wan;t a lower score/number of stars
but good move Honda (again)
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I think Honda is very competitive with Volvo when it comes to safety, but Volvo holds the better perception. I think most people still falsely perceive Volvo and other Euro brands as being safer than any Japanese brand.
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http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content...at=3&id=344476
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 13:00 JST
TOKYO — Honda Motor Co said Monday it will introduce the Acura luxury sedan in China in the spring of 2006 in view of rapid growth of the Chinese vehicle market and diversified customer needs.
Honda Motor (China) Investment Co, a wholly owned Honda subsidiary, will import Acura products and market them through an Acura dealer network that HMCI will establish, Honda said. (Kyodo News)
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 13:00 JST
TOKYO — Honda Motor Co said Monday it will introduce the Acura luxury sedan in China in the spring of 2006 in view of rapid growth of the Chinese vehicle market and diversified customer needs.
Honda Motor (China) Investment Co, a wholly owned Honda subsidiary, will import Acura products and market them through an Acura dealer network that HMCI will establish, Honda said. (Kyodo News)
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Originally Posted by 03TL-S
Thats surprising that acura is going to sell cars in china. I didnt think honda was planning to introduce the acura line outside of the US and canada.
Its already in Hong Kong. http://www.acura.com.hk/
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Originally Posted by jwong77
Its already in Hong Kong. http://www.acura.com.hk/
But right now RSX is the only Acura model remaining in HK. There is no RL or Legend available in the HK market unless you import it from Japan, let alone the North American models like EL and TL.
If they are going to launch in China they may bring back some of the models back to HK.
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Acura to issue 6/70 powertrain warranty on 2006 models
Interesting little bit that popped up a couple days ago. I figured that some may be interested. Don't ask where this stuff comes from.
ID: BIN30063
July 25, 2005
Re: Acura Introduces Powertrain Warranty for 2006 Model-Year Vehicles
Dear Acura Dealer Principal, Parts Manager, and Service Manager,
We at American Honda remain confident in our ability to consistently deliver high-quality, reliable vehicles to our clients in a competitive market.
To demonstrate this confidence, American Honda is adding a six-year or 70,000-mile powertrain limited warranty to all 2006 model-year Acura vehicles. This warranty is in addition to our standard four-year or 50,000-mile limited warranty.
This powertrain limited warranty is unprecedented for American Honda, demonstrating our commitment to your clients and our willingness to stand behind our vehicles. This warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship on powertrain components, including the engine, transmission, and front- and rear-wheel-drive systems, under normal use. The powertrain limited warranty information has been added to the 2006 Acura warranties booklets for all models.
Click here to view the new powertrain limited warranty page added to the booklets.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Parts and Service Operations
John G. Petas
Senior Vice President
July 25, 2005
Re: Acura Introduces Powertrain Warranty for 2006 Model-Year Vehicles
Dear Acura Dealer Principal, Parts Manager, and Service Manager,
We at American Honda remain confident in our ability to consistently deliver high-quality, reliable vehicles to our clients in a competitive market.
To demonstrate this confidence, American Honda is adding a six-year or 70,000-mile powertrain limited warranty to all 2006 model-year Acura vehicles. This warranty is in addition to our standard four-year or 50,000-mile limited warranty.
This powertrain limited warranty is unprecedented for American Honda, demonstrating our commitment to your clients and our willingness to stand behind our vehicles. This warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship on powertrain components, including the engine, transmission, and front- and rear-wheel-drive systems, under normal use. The powertrain limited warranty information has been added to the 2006 Acura warranties booklets for all models.
Click here to view the new powertrain limited warranty page added to the booklets.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Parts and Service Operations
John G. Petas
Senior Vice President
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Acura sales for July
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Acura Division Total 19,909 17,057 21.2% 124,854 113,795 11.0%
RSX 2,104 2,168 0.8% 13,037 13,659 -3.5%
CL * 0 7 1 275 -99.6%
TL * 6,888 6,282 13.9% 45,276 45,183 1.3%
TSX 3,659 3,514 8.1% 21,431 18,266 18.6%
RL 1,741 310 483.2% 10,173 3,149 226.7%
NSX 18 9 107.7% 139 134 4.9%
MDX * 5,499 4,767 19.8% 34,797 33,129 6.2%
Shouldn't this be in Acura news & press?