Honda to Build More CR-Vs in the U.S., Plans to Increase the use of Parts from Low-Cost Countries

The strong yen is affecting all Japanese automakers that are exporting their locally produced cars to America. Honda is one of them, as of the 72,000 CR-Vs built last year in Japan, 35,000 made their way to North America. Japan’s third largest automaker wants to invest in its North American plants to increase the number of CR-V it builds here and reduce exports from Japan, thus minimizing losses due to exchange rates.

“Our profit structure has improved mainly thanks to robust overseas operations, and the toughest area remains exports from Japan”, Chief Financial Officer Yoichi Hojo told reporters at Honda's headquarters on Wednesday. “With a little investment, we would be able to increase production of the CR-V in the United States, so that's the most probable course of action (to reduce yen exposure)”, he said.

The company official said that Honda is currently examining various options to increase the crossover’s production. One of the factories that builds the CR-V, the East Liberty plant, in Ohio, is already operating at full capacity, but the neighboring Marysville plant is at 80%, while a factory in Indiana is working at half of its total capacity.

Should the need arise, Honda could also increase the output of its Mexican and Canadian plants.

In the future, the automaker also plans to use more components sourced from low-cost countries, such as China and India.

According to Yoichi Hojo, low-cost components will account for at least 10% of the upcoming 2012 Civic, a major improvement considering that the current generation uses very few if any low cost parts. The same ratio is at 17% in the case of the Fit subcompact, but Honda is aiming for about 30%.

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2012 Honda CR-V: New Rumors and Rendering Surface from Japan

While here in the States we're still trying to find out whether or not Honda will reveal a mildly refreshed CR-V in 2010, in Japan Mag-X has already started speculating on the next-generation model. In the July issue of the magazine, there's a detailed report accompanied by an artist's impression of the 2012 Honda CR-V that is said to be introduced for the first time in October 2011 at the Tokyo Motor Show, with worldwide sales expected to begin shortly after.

According to a translation of the article provided by TOV member 'Dan', the report claims that Honda will have finalized the exterior design of the new CR-V by the end of the year. It is also stated that the 2012 CR-V will be built upon the current model's platform featuring modest increases in length, width and height (4,535mm x 1,820mm x 1,685mm respectively).

As for the powertrain options, the Japanese magazine states that the initial engine range will be carried over from today's model and include, depending on the market, 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline units as well as a 2.2-liter turbo diesel that is already on offer in Europe.

Mag-X also mentions that while Honda does not plan to introduce a V6 option to the range, the Japanese automaker will present an 'advanced engine' at a later stage but the report does not provide any further details on the matter.

And for those wondering about the credibility of the article, well, only time can tell if Max-X's report is based on pure speculation or on specific information provided by inside sources.

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Honda Recalling 2010MY Accord and CR-V Models in the States for Engine Stalling Problems

Honda has issued a new recall for certain 4-cylinder Accords and CR-Vs from the 2010 model year to check a potential failure with the engine wiring harness connector, as it may cause intermittent spark firing or the engine to stall.

"The wire harness coupler could have been damaged during vehicle assembly, which can lead to engine stalling over time," the Japanese automaker said in a statement, adding that it identified this problem through warranty repairs, and that no related accidents or injuries have been reported to date.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects 2,277 vehicles in the States.

Under the recall, the firm's dealers will inspect and replace the ignition wiring harness connector free of charge. Notification to customers is expected to begin in early February, 2011.

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Honda Dealer Memo Says 4-Cylinder CrossTour and 2012 CR-V on their Way Along with New Civic

The Honda fan-boys over at the Temple of VTEC claim to have intercepted an internal memo with details on the firm's upcoming models, which was sent out today to dealers. The email reportedly states that Honda will be releasing a lower-priced based version of the Accord CrossTour equipped with a 4-cylinder engine, with sales to start in "mid-summer". We'll remind you that that CrossTour is currently offered exclusively with a 275HP 3.5-liter V6 and available four-wheel drive.

The website notes the memo also mentions the 2012 Civic, which will arrive in "late April" (this has already been officially confirmed by Honda that will show a pre-production study at the Detroit Show next week), as well as the 2012 CR-V and the Pilot SUV, without, however, getting into any more details.

Source: Temple of VTEC

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Honda Germany Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Special Edition Models

Honda has launched a new series of special edition models in Germany to celebrated the company's 50th anniversary in Europe. The first Honda store in Germany opened in 1961 in the city of Hamburg. The lineup of special edition models includes the CR-Z hybrid sport hatch, the Civic, the CR-V, the Accord and the Jazz, all of which feature additional standard equipment such as larger alloy wheels and upgraded audio systems (depending on the model) without a price increase. More details on the 50th Anniversary specials can be found on Honda's German website.

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Honda Dealer Memo Says 4-Cylinder CrossTour and 2012 CR-V on their Way Along with New Civic

The Honda fan-boys over at the Temple of VTEC claim to have intercepted an internal memo with details on the firm's upcoming models, which was sent out today to dealers. The email reportedly states that Honda will be releasing a lower-priced based version of the Accord CrossTour equipped with a 4-cylinder engine, with sales to start in "mid-summer". We'll remind you that that CrossTour is currently offered exclusively with a 275HP 3.5-liter V6 and available four-wheel drive.

The website notes the memo also mentions the 2012 Civic, which will arrive in "late April" (this has already been officially confirmed by Honda that will show a pre-production study at the Detroit Show next week), as well as the 2012 CR-V and the Pilot SUV, without, however, getting into any more details.

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2010 Honda CR-V with new Fascia Scooped?

An alert member of the Honda-loving VTEC forums that goes by the pseudonym 'Puttz' captured this CR-V model parked outside a restaurant in Dublin, Ohio, some 20 minutes away from Honda's Marysville plant. The cell phone picture isn't of the best quality and looks blurry in parts, but there's no doubt that there's something subtly different about this CR-V's fascia. And by different we mean the enlarged upper chrome grille that takes up the entire width between the headlights, the modified lower grille and the restyled bumper. According to Puttz, the vehicle also featured a different set of alloy wheels.

Could it be a lightly facelifted version of the current Honda CR-V? Well, fact is that one can never be 100 percent certain with these kind of stories/photos, so unless we hear or see something more substantial we better leave it at that.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

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Honda announces the arrival of the 2010 Honda CR-V

2010 Honda CR-V Black Design Front Side

Honda Cars Philippines announced a new line up their SUV, the CR-V 2010. We want to give this new car to spin and if Honda's possible, we will give you a review soon. Official press release after the jump.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) formally announced the arrival of the CR-V 2010. Radiation decent styling, bold attitude and world-class performance, the new CR-V enables you to cross over into life, Äôs a different adventure. This is the ability to run well with a variety of lifestyles and remain with the demands of modern life. The 2010 CR-V is a manifestation of the good things life has to offer.

When the arrival of the new CR-V was first announced last December, a total of 200 customers have placed orders will only refer to the photographs being released and even without seeing the actual unit yet.

Heed the call for sustainable progress in the fast-paced era, the new CR-V allows you to move to urban areas with sophisticated new two-step front grille with a honeycomb design, fresh bumper and alloy wheel designs. new styling blend perfectly with the CR-V, Äôs a clear line and more-all premiums for the more refined finish and look more closely.

interior also presents an elegant atmosphere adds to the dual-tone black and silver color scheme, design of new cloth seats for the 2.0-liter variant and stylish black leather seats with gray accents-stitch for 2.4-liter model.

Experiencing a sedan-like comfort and performance improvements, security features and excellent fuel efficiency benefits of the CR-V 2010.

Committed to bringing new value in our products and services, adjusted for Honda CR-V, Äôs suspension system for better handling and comfort. Quieter drive can also be expected with additional seals and insulators applied to improve NVH (Noise, vibration and hardness) levels. These improvements make the CR-V is only your experience safer, more comfortable and enjoyable.

Having the safety of passengers as a priority, the CR-V still equipped with dual SRS airbags and side, with OPDS (Tenant Position Detection System), which intelligently detects weight, height, and position of the front passenger to identify whether to deploy airbags or no. Meanwhile, the body is designed with the G-CON technology that provides a unique impact-absorbing structures to reduce injury to the driver, passengers and even pedestrians. G-CON technology has been tried in the Honda, Äôs real world to test cars that facility will occur in the world, Äôs first indoor crash test facility omni-directional safety.

Every Honda has advanced technology that provides the spirit of driving with reduced environmental impact. The 2010 CR-V continues to generate 170 ps at 5800 rpm and maximum power of 2.4 p for the variant and 150 ps at 6200 rpm for 2.0 li variant with i-VTEC engine technology. With the advanced engine technology, the CR-V made a promising fuel economy and clean emissions that meet Euro 4 levels. Tracking easy one, Äôs fuel consumption is also possible with fuel economy and various indicators that are available on the instrument panel liquid crystal display.

Back in 2007 when third-generation CR-V came in, it was successfully introduced the concept of a crossover in the local market. The third generation CR-V quickly capture the market and generate a sense of discriminatory cumulative sales of nearly 9000 units, so that the first compact SUV in the local world.

Sold in 160 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and China, the CR-V has successfully created a name with such comfort and performance sedans, SUVs and space enough stylish design. From 2007-2009, third generation CR-V is a consistent best-selling SUV in North America, also placing it among the top 10 best selling vehicles in the period.

The 2010 CR-V comes in three variants with introductory prices:

2.0 V Php 1.275 million MT 2WD

V 2.0 2WD AT Php 1.325 million

4WD S 2.4 AT-X Php 1.525 million

2.4 SX 4WD AT (Brilliant White Pearl) Php 1.545 million

New CR-V also comes in luxurious colors to match your modern lifestyle:

Urban Titanium

Crystal Black

Taffeta White (2.0 li variant only)

Sparkle Gray (2.0 li variant only)

Polished Metal (li 2.4 variant only)

Brilliant White Pearl (2.4 li variant only)

Cross to the new Honda CR-V. We have set up open houses and other interesting activities for you to know more about the CR-V, Äôs sophisticated styling and no nonsense performance.

2010 Honda CR-V Titanium Silver Design

2010 Honda CR-V Titanium Silver Design Side

2010 Honda CR-V Interior

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