TORONTO, Sept. 3 /CNW/ - Honda Canada Inc. reported combined

of 14,817 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, a 19% decrease

August. The Honda Automobile Division reported August sales of
13,516 units,
down 18%. The Acura Division reported August sales of 1,301 units,

from last year.
"Due to the unprecedented demand by Canadians for
fuel-efficient,
high-value cars, our dealers experienced a significant shortage of

Civic and Fit models. In fact, many dealers ran out of the Fit

customers are waiting for the all-new 2009 Fit which goes on sale

month. Compared to last August, which was an all-time record month

Canada... // CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse)

All-new Pilot sales increase 18.6 percent; Civic Sales up by 5.3 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted August total vehicle sales of 146,855, a decline of 7.3 percent compared to record-setting August 2007 results. Year-to-date sales of 1,083,957 represent a 1.2 percent increase on a daily-selling-rate basis* compared to last year. Honda Division posted August sales of 131,766, a decline of 7.1 percent versus August 2007. Honda models showing increased sales included the all-new Pilot, up 18.6 percent to 11,276; Civic, up 5.3 percent to 30,052; the Civic Hybrid, up 47.7 percent to 3,105. "Meeting the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles remains a priority," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "In... // eMediaWorld.com Newswire Press Release Distribution Service

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. couldn’t keep up with record-breaking sales last August, posting a 7 percent decline in vehicles sold during the month.

Torrance, Calif.-based American Honda Motor Co ., the automaker's U.S. sales arm, said it sold 146,855 vehicles last month, down from 158,342 in the same period last year. Sales in August 2007 had been the company’s best month ever.

The decline for the month accounts for a 7 percent drop in the company’s Honda division, sales for which fell to 131,766 vehicles from 141,906 last year, and an 8 percent decline for its luxury Acura... // Dayton Business Journal

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. couldn’t keep up with record-breaking sales last August, posting a 7 percent decline in vehicles sold during the month.

Torrance, Calif.-based American Honda Motor Co ., the automaker's U.S. sales arm, said it sold 146,855 vehicles last month, down from 158,342 in the same period last year. Sales in August 2007 had been the company’s best month ever.

The decline for the month accounts for a 7 percent drop in the company’s Honda division, sales for which fell to 131,766 vehicles from 141,906 last year, and an 8 percent decline for its luxury Acura... // Bizjournals.com

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. couldn’t keep up with record-breaking sales last August, posting a 7 percent decline in vehicles sold during the month.

Torrance, Calif.-based American Honda Motor Co ., the automaker's U.S. sales arm, said it sold 146,855 vehicles last month, down from 158,342 in the same period last year. Sales in August 2007 had been the company’s best month ever.

The decline for the month accounts for a 7 percent drop in the company’s Honda division, sales for which fell to 131,766 vehicles from 141,906 last year, and an 8 percent decline for its luxury Acura... // Columbus Business First

Honda Division posted August sales of 131,766, a decline of 7.1 percent versus August 2007. Honda models showing increased sales included the all-new Pilot, up 18.6 percent to 11,276; Civic, up 5.3 percent to 30,052; the Civic Hybrid, up 47.7 percent to 3,105.

"Meeting the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles remains a priority," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "In addition to the Civic and Civic Hybrid, the sales increase of the all-new Pilot shows that fuel-efficient technologies such as our variable cylinder management system are being well-received in Honda's light truck segment."

Honda total car sales decreased by 4.9 percent to 78,674. Honda light truck sales saw a decrease of 10.3 percent to 53,092.

The Acura Division posted sales of... // PR Newswire

Honda's redesigned Pilot sport utility, built at the Japanese automaker's Alabama factory , posted an 18.6 percent jump in sales last month, bucking the sagging sales trend among mid-size SUVs.  

In its U.S. sales report today, Honda said it sold 11,276 Pilots last month, compared to 9,504 in August 2007. So far this year, Pilot sales still trail 2007 by 17 percent, following months of slow sales.

The numbers represent a dramatic reversal of fortune for the redesigned... // The Birmingham News - al.com

All-new Pilot sales increase 18.6 percent; Civic Sales up by 5.3 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted August total vehicle sales of 146,855, a decline of 7.3 percent compared to record-setting August 2007 results. Year-to-date sales of 1,083,957 represent a 1.2 percent increase on a daily-selling-rate basis* compared to last year. Honda Division posted August sales of 131,766, a decline of 7.1 percent versus August 2007. Honda models showing increased sales included the all-new Pilot, up 18.6 percent to 11,276; Civic, up 5.3 percent to 30,052; the Civic Hybrid, up 47.7 percent to 3,105. "Meeting the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles remains a priority," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "In... // PR Newswire

TORONTO, Sept. 3 /CNW/ - Honda Canada Inc. reported combined

of 14,817 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, a 19% decrease

August. The Honda Automobile Division reported August sales of
13,516 units,
down 18%. The Acura Division reported August sales of 1,301 units,

from last year.
"Due to the unprecedented demand by Canadians for
fuel-efficient,
high-value cars, our dealers experienced a significant shortage of

Civic and Fit models. In fact, many dealers ran out of the Fit

customers are waiting for the all-new 2009 Fit which goes on sale

month. Compared to last August, which was an... // Canada NewsWire

All-new Pilot sales increase 18.6 percent; Civic Sales up by 5.3 percent
American Honda Vehicle Sales For August 2008 Month-to-Date August August DSR** 2008 2007 % Chg. American Honda Total 146,855 158,342 -7.3% Total Car Sales 86,827 91,448 -5.1% Total Truck Sales 60,028 66,894 -10.3% Honda Total Car Sales 78,674 82,688 -4.9% Honda Total Truck Sales 53,092 59,218 -10.3% Acura Total Car Sales 8,153 8,760 -6.9% Acura Total Truck Sales 6,936 7,676 -9.6% Domestic Car Sales * 70,081 78,135 -10.3% Honda Division 65,081 73,143 -11.0% Acura Division 5,000 4,992 0.2% Domestic Truck Sales * 50,234 48,001 4.7% Honda Division 43,298 40,325 7.4% Acura Division 6,936 7,676 -9.6% Import Car Sales 16,746 13,313 25.8% Honda Division 13,593 9,545 42.4% Acura Division 3,153 3,768 -16.3% Import Truck Sales... // MarketWatch

All-new Pilot sales increase 18.6 percent; Civic Sales up by 5.3 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3

TORRANCE, Calif. , Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted August total vehicle sales of 146,855, a decline of 7.3 percent compared to record-setting August 2007 results. Year-to-date sales of 1,083,957 represent a 1.2 percent increase on a daily-selling-rate basis* compared to last year.

Honda Division posted August sales of 131,766, a decline of 7.1 percent versus August 2007 . Honda models showing increased sales included the all-new Pilot, up 18.6 percent to 11,276; Civic, up 5.3 percent to 30,052; the Civic Hybrid, up 47.7 percent to 3,105.

"Meeting the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles remains a priority," said Dick Colliver , executive vice president of... // Earthtimes

Hero Honda Motors has reported a 26.84 per cent surge in its
domestic sales during August'08 at 305,516 units, as compared to
240,875 units in the same month last year. According to the company
statement, the cumulative sales during the April-August-08 went up
by 18.97 per cent at 1481,077 units, as against 1244,919 units in
the corresponding period last year. The world's largest two-wheeler
manufacturer claims to have enhanced its marketshare in the
domestic motorcycle market by over 55 per cent. According to a
senior representative of the HHML,... // Wheels Unplugged - Indis'a Automobile Magazine

Hindu Business Line (Enlarge photo)

New Delhi, Sept. 1 Domestic automobile sales in August showed a mixed trend with Maruti Suzuki, the largest car maker, reporting a first time dip in sales in the current fiscal and the top two-wheeler maker, Hero Honda, posting robust increase in sales .

Industry experts see some fatigue in car sales. The top three two-wheeler manufacturers have reported growth in sales.

Maruti Suzuki, which controls a little more than half of the domestic car market, reported a 10 per cent dip in sales. Apart for the A3 segment, made up models such as the SX4 and the newly launched Swift Dzire, which grew 12.2 per cent the company’s sales plunged by 9.7 per cent in the A2 segment in which it sells Alto, Wagon R, Zen Estilo and Swift.

The sales of the M800 fell 32 per cent this August over the... // Hindu Business Line

NEW DELHI: Country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero Honda today reported a 26.84 per cent jump in its domestic sales in August at 3,05,516 units, against 2,40,875 units in the corresponding month last year.

The cumulative sales for the April-August period this year stood at 14,81,077 units, compared with 12,44,919 units in the corresponding period last year, reflecting a 18.97 per cent growth, the company said in a statement.

The company said it... // Economic Times

Country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero Honda on Monday reported a 26.84 per cent jump in its domestic sales in August at 3,05,516 units, against 2,40,875 units in the corresponding month last year.

The cumulative sales for the April-August period this year stood at 14,81,077 units, compared with 12,44,919 units in the corresponding period last year, reflecting a 18.97 per cent growth, the company said in a statement.

The company said it has... // Financial Express

India Infoline.com (Enlarge photo)

Reports robust sales of 305,516 units during the month. Cumulative sales in April – August ’08 grow by 19%

Hero Honda Motors Limited (HHML), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, further consolidated its leadership in the domestic motorcycle market, with a robust 26.8 per cent growth in sales for the month of August 2008. The company sold 305,516 units of two-wheelers in August 2008, compared to 240,875 units in the corresponding month last year.

With this, Hero Honda’s cumulative sales in this financial year so far (April-August 2008) stands at 14,81,077 units as against 12,44,919 units in the corresponding period last year – reflecting a 19 per cent growth in cumulative sales.

This carries forward the company’s positive growth trajectory since the beginning of... // India Infoline.com