Honda Siel to export engine parts to JapanSeptember 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Car manufacturer Honda Siel Tuesday said it would export engine components to Japan from October. "This export programme is due to a shortage of Japanese supply, Honda Siel president and chief executive Masahiro Takedagawa told reporters on the sidelines of a conference.
Honda Civic given a faceliftSeptember 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Auto manufacturer Honda Siel Cars Tuesday launched a refurbished Honda Civic sedan with alternations in its design, such as a five-point metallic front grille and a new bumper. The new Civic is available in three variants that will come in two models - Elegance and Inspire.
Honda expands recall of driver's air bag in some vehicles; certain Acura vehicles now includedAugust 2nd, 2009 Honda expands recall of driver's air bagTORRANCE, Calif. — A safety recall of the driver's air bag in certain Honda vehicles is being expanded to include more vehicles.
Honda reports plunging profit, but raises forecast as it holds up better than rivalsJuly 29th, 2009 Honda reports plunging profit but raises forecastTOKYO — Honda reported a 96 percent drop in first quarter profit to 7.5 billion yen ($79.8 million), the automaker's first earnings drop in four years, but raised its full-year forecast. Honda Motor Co.
Honda bringing back overtime at Japan plants to meet recovering demandJuly 17th, 2009 Honda bringing back overtime at Japan plantsTOKYO — Honda is stepping up production and bringing back overtime at its Japanese plants in response to solid demand for its small cars and hybrids, the automaker said Friday. Honda Motor Co.
Verizon Wireless lays off 50 former Alltel workers in Arkansas, part of 80 cut companywideJuly 9th, 2009 Verizon Wireless lays off 50 former Alltel workersLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Verizon Wireless has laid off 50 workers in Arkansas who were part of the former Alltel Corp., which Verizon acquired in January.
Bell Helicopter workers and management to resume negotiations next weekJune 27th, 2009 Bell workers, management to return to tableHURST, Texas — Striking manufacturing workers at Fort Worth-area Bell Helicopter Textron plants and management will return to the bargaining table on July 1. A statement by company officials said Bell accepted a suggestion from a federal mediator for both parties to return to talks.
Honda to set up another engine plant in RajasthanJune 17th, 2009 Kochi (Kerala), June 17 (ANI): Honda Siel Cars India (HSCIL), a subsidiary of Honda Motor, Japan, plans to set up an engine manufacturing and car assembly plant at an investment of around Rs. 1600 crores in Rajasthan.
Cessna Aircraft plans 1,300 more layoffs, longer furloughsJune 12th, 2009 Cessna Aircraft plans 1,300 new layoffsWICHITA, Kan. — Cessna Aircraft Co., the nation's largest builder of corporate jets, has announced an additional 1,300 layoffs.
Honda launches small car Jazz in IndiaJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading car maker Honda Motor Co Wednesday launched its maiden compact car Honda Jazz in the Indian market, priced in the range of Rs.6.98 lakh and Rs.7.33 lakh. The launch of Jazz marks the entry of Honda Siel Cars India, a joint venture between Honda and India's Siel Ltd, into the competitive small car segment, which is dominated by Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor.
Bobcat suspending work for part of June, July at plants in Bismarck and Gwinner, NDJune 4th, 2009 Bobcat limiting work during June, JulyBISMARCK, N.D. — Bobcat Co.
Correction: Layoff insurance storyApril 30th, 2009 Correction: Layoff insurance storyLOS ANGELES — In an April 2 story about job loss protection programs offered to homebuyers, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Keller Williams Realty Inc. is offering such a plan in South Florida.
Honda says 4Q, fiscal year profits plunge, but beats annual targetApril 28th, 2009 Honda 4Q, fiscal year profits plunge, beats targetTOKYO — Honda says profit plunged during its most recent quarter, but its annual result was well above its target. Japan's second-biggest carmaker said Tuesday it had a net loss of 186.16 billion yen ($1.94 billion) in the January-March period, down from a profit of 25.43 billion yen a year earlier.
Hero Honda, TVS Motor and Honda Motorcycle post higher salesApril 1st, 2009 CHENNAI - Even as the Indian two-wheeler industry faces a dip in its sales, companies like Hero Honda, TVS motors and Honda Motorcycles have managed to post growth for the fiscal year 2009 (FY-09). The two-wheeler sales in the FY-09 have dipped by 333,321 units from 7.755 million units in the previous fiscal.
Honda launches 'improved' Activa scooterMarch 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Friday launched a new model of its scooter 'Activa' that boasts of an improved mileage among other features. With an 110-cc engine instead of the earlier 102-cc, the new Honda Activa comes with a 15 percent increased mileage and a technology that enables braking over shorter distances, the company said in a statement.
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