Passion for Honda

Honda had to recall 80,000 Honda Civics because of a flaw in the handbrakes. Just last March 01, 2008 Honda recalled Acura TLs because of faults in the power steering hoses. This time they’re recalling more cars because of a more serious fault.

Here’s an excerpt from the online news that I’ve read: Honda spokesman said: “As a responsible manufacturer we felt it was important for us to inform our customers as soon as possible. We are asking customers to visit their local Honda dealer and have a new handbrake fitted free of charge. We appreciate that this is an inconvenience for customers.”
-Times online

It turns out a lot of Honda Civic owners experienced their auto rolling away from where they are parked…even when the handbrakes are applied.

Honda has already sent letters to Civic owners, advising them to have their Honda Civic checked and be cautious in applying the handbrakes. The problem with the handbrakes is only applicable to Honda Civics manufactured in 2006 and 2007. Honda Motors is currently improving the design for the handbrake to prevent more recalls and other casualties.

sources: Times online

“In the design of the new Legend, we took all the traditional Honda brand characteristics of style, innovation and value and extended our focus to achieve an exhilarating driving performance and superior maneuverability reminiscent of a luxury sports car.” Words from the General Manager, Trading enterprises-Honda, Guy Edmunds at the VIP launch.

The Legend that was launched early this month, is the fourth generation in the Honda Legend family. It offers new and more comfortable features – both interior and exterior. It is the result of combining all the good features of other Honda models into one vehicle. Now, ain’t that stylishly good? Very innovative!
It is the first car equipped with a Super Handling All-Wheel Drivesystem –sweet ride indeed. The SH AWD gives the Legend the capability of providing a powerful cornering, yet maintaining a comfy ride for all it’s passengers.
Here are some of the features the new Honda Legend:

• Super
  
  Handling All-Wheel Drive

  System (SH AWD)
  

• 3.5 liter SOHC VTEC engine that creates a 217 kW power
  
• Active Noise Control Cancellation Technology (ANC)
  
• Adjustable steering wheel
  
• Climate control system
  
• BOSE® speakers for a premium sound system
  
• CD, DVD, mp3 player
  
• Interface Dial – that can be set to read all selections using voice command
  
• 8-way power driver seat
  
• Satellite Navigation
  
• High-intensity headlights (HID)
  
• Adaptive Front lighting system
  
• Rear-mounted video cam and in-dash monitor
  
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) and G-Force Control technology (GCON)
  
• SRS Front airbags, two side airbags for the driver and front passenger, and curtain airbags for both front and rear passengers
  

—lots of features…whew! This one’s got so much of the good stuff from all of the other Honda models.

sources: Honda, Honda Legend,

The sales for Honda Accord Coupe continuous to grow. It has already surpassed the expected sales by Honda, itself. It continuously invades the market. It is also believed that this baby will continue to invade even the UAE.

Guy Edmunds, General Manager, Trading Enterprises - Honda, commented: ‘I know that we will be requesting additional production from Honda to meet the strong customer demand we are experiencing. The Coupe segment is definitely expanding in the UAE and together with the existing reputation Accord enjoys in the market, this model is an extremely popular choice for motorists looking for innovation, reliability and affordability in a Coupe’.

Sales for the Honda Accord Coupe continue to rise. People love the aggressive stylings of the vehicle. It Accord coupe maybe the largest in the family of coupes, but it is definitely one great auto – performance and aesthetic wise.

Source: online news,