Posts Tagged ‘honda’
Spy Shot: Honda CR-Z testing in China
Published on January 20, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Spy shots from the Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe testing in China. The CR-Z ain’t on the Chinese car market yet but Honda seems to have some plans. Big question for now is: will it be imported or locally made?
Spy Shots: facelift for the Honda Odyssey in China
Published on January 19, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The Chinese Honda Odyssey will get a facelift. The Odyssey is one of the most poplar MPV’s on the Chinese car market and is always in fierce competition with the Buick GL8. The facelifted car will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April.
2013 Acura RDX testing in China
Published on January 2, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
These are the very first spy shots of the all-new 2013 Acura RDX testing in China. The new RDX will replace the current car that has been on the market since 2007. Debut is expected at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show. The fact however that the RDX shows up in China at this stage is intriguing…
China Honda ventures recall 255,766 cars
Published on September 6, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co and Guangqi Honda Automobile Co will recall 255,766 vehicles to repair problems with power window switches, the country’s quality watchdog said Sept 5.
Honda cuts 2011 China car sales target by 13%
Published on July 21, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Honda Motor Co said on Wednesday it was cutting its 2011 car sales target for China by 13 percent as Japan’s earthquake and tsunami in March disrupted its supply chain and forced production cutbacks, Reuters reported.
Honda lowered its sales target for China to 638,000 cars, down from its initial target of 731,500, and 2 percent lower than its 2010 sales, the report said.
Spy Shot: Honda CR-Z seen testing in China
Published on January 13, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Honda CR-Z has not been received very well around the world. Nobody in China buys hybrids, because they are too expensive. The Chinese market for small sportscars is basically non-existent. Still, Honda brings the CR-Z hybrid sportything to China, as an import. It will be listed in the first half of this 2011. Price yet unknown. Good luck Honda…
Acura MDX arrives in China
Published on January 5, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Honda brings the Acura MDX to China. It is imported and comes with a huge price: from 900.000 to 940.000 yuan. Ouch!, for a Honda. The MDX will compete with the Benz M, BMW X5/X6, Audi Q7 and the Range Rovers. One engine: 3.7 V6 with 309hp and 370nm.
The expensive-suv segment is still booming in China so Honda might sell some. But all the competition has V8′s on offer and rich Chinese customers all like the biggest engine they can get. Honda, for some unknown reasons, simply refuses to make a V8. No doubt they can do it, they just don’t want. That might be fine for the US today but it ain’t for China.
Honda to make CR-Z and Insight Hybrids in China
Published on August 12, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
Honda has decided to make to CR-Z and Insight hybrids in China, likely with joint venture partner Guangzhou Auto. To keep costs low Honda wants to source the expensive batteries locally instead of importing them from Japan. Honda is currently looking for a Chinese battery-supplier. Guess they thought about BYD… It is so not exactly sure when production will start, but Honda thinks 2012 must be possible.
