Honda regains 2nd place among Japan's automakers
10-24-2006, 04:51 PM
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Honda regains 2nd place among Japan's automakers
Fueled by strong demand for its small and fuel-efficient cars, Honda Motor Co. has overtaken Nissan Motor Co. to regain second place among Japan's automakers.
Honda built 1.79 million cars and light trucks worldwide in the first half of the Japanese fiscal year, up 6 percent from year-earlier levels, while Nissan's output fell to 1.52 million vehicles between April and September.
Last year, Nissan outsold Honda worldwide by close to 180,000 vehicles. This year, however, a dearth of new models has hurt Nissan's sales in most major markets, including Japan and the United States.
Nissan expects to recover its momentum before the end of the year with the launches of the Sentra and Altima sedans
Honda, meanwhile, is riding on the huge success of its new Civic compact.
"Demand has been very strong for that, and also for the Fit" subcompact, said Honda Motor America spokesman David Iida.
Honda built 1.79 million cars and light trucks worldwide in the first half of the Japanese fiscal year, up 6 percent from year-earlier levels, while Nissan's output fell to 1.52 million vehicles between April and September.
Last year, Nissan outsold Honda worldwide by close to 180,000 vehicles. This year, however, a dearth of new models has hurt Nissan's sales in most major markets, including Japan and the United States.
Nissan expects to recover its momentum before the end of the year with the launches of the Sentra and Altima sedans
Honda, meanwhile, is riding on the huge success of its new Civic compact.
"Demand has been very strong for that, and also for the Fit" subcompact, said Honda Motor America spokesman David Iida.
10-24-2006, 04:55 PM
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Banzai!!
10-24-2006, 08:54 PM
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Time for the Accord sedan to kick some Altima ass in 08. Thats a tall order though with the new Camry looking mighty impressive, and the Altima said to be available in coupe and cab versions, but I'm sure HMC will deliver.
10-24-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger
I actually wasn't aware that we'd lost 2nd place! What the heck were we doing, letting nissan get ahead of us like that!?
10-24-2006, 10:02 PM
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if honda would get serious about addressing the issues with the trans, it would go a long way.......
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10-25-2006, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by YeuEmMaiMai
if honda would get serious about addressing the issues with the trans, it would go a long way.......
10-25-2006, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by YeuEmMaiMai
if honda would get serious about addressing the issues with the trans, it would go a long way.......
10-25-2006, 02:38 AM
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They've been fixed
10-25-2006, 05:28 AM
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Too bad Honda sales revenues < Honda Interest Rate Swap losses. 
More on topic, Nissan is not exactly known for their line of fuel efficient cars.
So in a world in which gas prices are skyrocketing (although currently in a relative free fall stateside), I can see where Honda would have some success here.
More on topic, Nissan is not exactly known for their line of fuel efficient cars.
So in a world in which gas prices are skyrocketing (although currently in a relative free fall stateside), I can see where Honda would have some success here.
10-25-2006, 06:02 AM
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Toyota
I have read that Toyota sells more than Honda & Nissan combined ... @ least in Japan but I suspect worldwide as well. Which makes sense since they have a lot more models & even a 3rd division w/ Scion.
It would be nice if Honda made a few more models: Acura coupe & flagship; Honda true SUV/truck etc etc
It would be nice if Honda made a few more models: Acura coupe & flagship; Honda true SUV/truck etc etc
10-25-2006, 09:34 AM
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At least we own Toyota on the track!
10-25-2006, 03:27 PM
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Honda makes a V8 car, Honda gains market share...
10-25-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger
I actually wasn't aware that we'd lost 2nd place! What the heck were we doing, letting nissan get ahead of us like that!?
@ "we"
10-25-2006, 03:55 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by YeuEmMaiMai
Honda makes a V8 car, Honda gains market share...
It's obvious to everyone except Honda.
10-25-2006, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
A RWD platform wouldn't hurt either. I ain't sold on SH-AWD just yet.
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