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- Overview of Honda Exhibit at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2013 with NAPAC

December 26, 2012
- Honda announced it will participate in TOKYO AUTO SALON 2013 with NAPAC, which will be held from Friday, January 11 to Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
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- Compact "Urban SUV Concept" to Make World Debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show

December 11, 2012
- An all-new Honda compact "Urban SUV Concept" vehicle will make its world debut in January at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda announced.
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- 2013 Honda Civic Debuts at L.A. Auto Show

November 29, 2012
- The 2013 Honda Civic debuted at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show sporting extensive interior and exterior design upgrades, enhanced dynamics, and a host of new standard features.
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- New N Series Mini-Vehicle Wins Good Design Gold Award 2012

November 26, 2012
- Honda announced that the N BOX and N BOX + have been awarded the Good Design Gold Award, selected from among the winners at the Good Design Award 2012 sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.
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- Honda Unveils New Brio Amaze

November 23, 2012
- Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co. Ltd. announced the official launch of all-new 1.2 liter Brio Amaze eco-car sedan.
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- Overview of Honda Display at the 10th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition

November 22, 2012
- Together with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., Honda is exhibiting at the 10th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition.
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- Overview of Honda Display at the 10th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition

November 22, 2012
- Together with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., Honda is exhibiting at the 10th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition.
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- Honda Unveils Micro-sized Electric Vehicle "Micro Commuter Prototype"

November 13, 2012
- Honda unveiled the Micro Commuter Prototype, a micro-sized short distance EV commuter.
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- Honda Develops "SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive"

November 13, 2012
- Honda developed the SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive system, a lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system optimized for small-sized vehicles.
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- Honda Unveils “FIT twist” Exclusively for Brazil

October 22, 2012
- Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda., the Honda automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, unveiled "FIT twist" at the 27th Sao Paulo International Motor Show 2012.



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- Honda's European President Announces New Additions to Civic Range

September 27, 2012
- Honda's European President, Manabu Nishimae announced the addition of an all-new Civic ‘wagon'-style model to the Honda range and confirmed the introduction of a new Civic Type R, for Europe, in 2015.
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- Honda at The Paris Motor Show

September 27, 2012
- Honda reveals the new European CR-V at the Paris Motor Show 2012 with the announcement that the new CR-V will be offered with Honda’s new 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine.
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- Honda CR-Z and CR-V Take Center Stage at Honda's 2012 Paris Motor Show Display

September 14, 2012
- Honda revealed its 2012 Paris Motor Show line-up including an updated CR-Z and the debut of the all-new 1.6 Diesel engine in the Civic.
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- Concept S Product Film Wins Award in Automotive Brand Contest 2012

September 7, 2012
- Dongfeng Honda announced that its product film featuring the Concept S won an award within the concept car category of the Automotive Brand Contest 2012 organized by the German Design Council.
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- Honda Develops New Technology to Weld Together Steel and Aluminum

September 6, 2012
- Honda announced that it has newly developed a technology for the continuous welding of the dissimilar metals of steel and aluminum and applied it for the first time in the world to the subframe of a mass-production vehicle.
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- Honda Develops New Catalyst to Significantly Reduce Use of Precious Metals

September 6, 2012
- Honda announced the development of a new catalyst which reduces by 50% the use of rhodium, one of the precious metals used in a catalyst.
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- Honda Begins Lease Sales of Fit EV in Japan

August 31, 2012
- Honda began lease sales of the Fit EV to local governments and businesses in Japan.
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- Honda Announces New Jazz Hybrid in Thailand

July 26, 2012
- Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has announced the official launch of the new Jazz Hybrid, Thailand’s first Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid automobile in the sub-compact market segment.
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- Honda Delivers First Fit EV to California Customer

July 20, 2012
- American Honda delivered the first all-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV to a couple in Southern California, the company announced.
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- Honda to Begin Sales of All-new N BOX +

July 5, 2012
- Honda announced it will begin sales of the N BOX + ("N BOX plus"), the second model of the new mini-vehicle N Series, at dealerships across Japan on July 6, 2012.



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- 2013 Honda Fit EV Rated by the EPA at 118 MPGe

June 6, 2012
- The 2013 Honda Fit EV has received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, and an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles.
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- Honda Develops World’s First Technology to Detect Potential Traffic Congestion

April 26, 2012
- Honda announced the successful development of the world’s first technology to detect the potential for traffic congestion and determine whether the driving pattern of the vehicle is likely to create traffic jams.
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- Honda Exhibits World Premiere of Two Honda Brand Concept Models at 2012 Beijing Motor Show

April 23, 2012
- Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. exhibited at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show the world premiere two concept models that show the direction of mass-production models Honda will introduce to the market next year.
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- Dongfeng Honda Introduces Originally Developed New Model CIIMO

April 23, 2012
- Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., an automobile production and sales joint venture of Honda in China, introduced its first originally developed model, "CIIMO."
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- New CVT for Midsize Vehicles to be Featured First on All-New Step WGN and Step WGN Spada

April 5, 2012
- Honda announced the development of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) for midsize vehicles that significantly enhances both driving performance and fuel economy.
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- Acura RLX Concept Makes World Debut in New York

April 4, 2012
- Acura held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show, providing luxury buyers with a first look at the design and engineering direction for its all-new Acura RLX flagship sedan.
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- Honda Unveils 2013 Crosstour Concept at New York Auto Show

April 4, 2012
- Honda unveiled the 2013 Crosstour Concept at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), providing the first official glimpse of a more capable-looking exterior styling direction for the luxurious mid-size CUV.


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- Honda Introduces Solar Hydrogen Station on Saitama Prefectural Office Grounds

March 27, 2012
- Honda unveiled a Solar Hydrogen Station on the grounds of the Saitama Prefectural Office. The initiative is part of the Electric Vehicle Testing Program for Honda’s next-generation personal mobility products.
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- Honda at Geneva Motor Show 2012

March 6, 2012
- Honda announced details of its 2012 Geneva Motor Show line-up, covering its Earth Dreams Technology engine and transmission series, the new Honda NSX Concept, the EV-STER, the European CR-V Prototype, and more.
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- Honda Motor Europe President Delivers Geneva Press Conference Speech

March 6, 2012
- Honda Motor Europe's President, Manabu Nishimae, delivered Honda's Geneva Motor Show press conference speech.
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- Honda announces 95 g/km CO2 emissions for new Civic

March 6, 2012
- Honda Motor Europe’s President, Manabu Nishimae, announced the 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine in the new Civic would deliver CO2 emissions of 95g/km.
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- New Honda Civic 5 Door Receives 5-star Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating

February 22, 2012
- The new Honda Civic 5 door has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.
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- NSX Concept and European CR-V Prototype at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

February 6, 2012
- Honda revealed its 2012 Geneva Motor Show line-up with 2 Sports Car Concepts, a prototype of the European CR-V as well as the debut of the all-new 1.6 Diesel engine all appearing on the Honda stand.
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- Honda Begins Deliveries of 2013 Fit EV

January 20, 2012
- Honda delivered a 2013 Fit EV battery-electric vehicle to the city of Torrance as one of the first major steps in the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program.
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- Overview of Honda Exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

January 11, 2012
- Honda announced it will participate in Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 with NAPAC, which will be held from Friday, January 13, to Sunday, January 15, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
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- Honda Unveils 2013 Accord Coupe Concept

January 10, 2012
- Honda unveiled the Accord Coupe Concept at the North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse of the athletic styling direction, as well as revealing a host of new technologies for the all-new 2013 model.