Honda Cars domestic sales up 29% in December

NEW DELHI:
Honda Cars India Ltd posted a 29.49 per cent increase in domestic sales at 5,493 units in
December 2013.
The company had sold 4,242 units in the same month of the previous year, HCIL said today in a
statement.
During December, the company sold 1,026 units of its small car Brio, 4,458 units of its latest
sedan Amaze and nine units of the premium sedan Accord. In addition, the company exported a
total of six units during the month.
In April-December, Honda Cars posted a 66.39 per cent increase in sales with 85,656 units
compared with 51,478 units during the same period of 2012, it said.
"Year 2013 has been very good year for HCIL business as we crossed 1 lakh units domestic sales
for the first time in a calendar year with a total sales volume of 107,661 units," HCIL Senior
Vice President (Marketing and Sales) Jnaneswar Sen said.
The company's all-new Honda City received an overwhelming response after its global preview
in November, he added.
"We are looking forward to the launch of the new City and expect to continue with the growth
momentum in the New Year," Sen said.
Corporate sales
Our corporate sales covers the following areas:
Sales to Corporate Houses -Buying in name of company or in the name of their
individuals (including spouse).
Canteen Stores Department (CSD) for Indian Defence Forces
Government Departments Under Special Government Prices.
Diplomat Sales
Special Excise Duty Exemption Sales
INNOVATION:
Honda has always believed in giving more excitement and more joy. Be it designing high
performance sports cars that are a pleasure to behold and a joy to drive or creating the world's
first humanoid robot to walk on two legs or countless other technologies that astonish and
delight, Honda's spirit of exploration frequently invents the future. Not surprisingly, millions of
people worldwide often respond to Honda's spirit of innovation with a sense of delight and
amazement. Honda's obsession for technology that continuously improves upon the performance
and safety of all Honda vehicles is what sets it apart from other names in the car industry.
ENVIRONMENT:
Honda has established a global environmental slogan as an expression of the companys proactive
commitment to make progress in its environmental efforts on a global basis. With this slogan, Honda
will strive to become the leader in the area of environmental and energy technologies.
The new global environmental slogan and symbol will be used with Hondas internal and external
environmental activities and communications around the world. - "Blue Skies for Our Children."
Honda Environmental Vision:
Realizing the Joy and Freedom of Mobility and a Sustainable Society where People Can
Enjoy Life
Global Environmental Slogan:
Blue Skies for Our Children
Honda engineers who took on the challenge to meet the stringent new emissions standards of the
1970s U.S. Clean Air Act, used the phrase blue skies for our children as a passionate rallying
cry to devote themselves to this effort. Honda wants to pass on the joy and freedom of mobility
to the next generation (for our children), therefore, we want to realize a sustainable society
where people can enjoy life (blue skies). This slogan continues to represent Hondas passion
toward its environmental commitment which has not wavered and will remain resolute in the
future.
Global Environmental Symbol

The circular graphic represents the earth and sun with blue skies (clean air), clean water, and lush
green land expressing the bounty of nature that is necessary for us to realize a sustainable society
where people can enjoy life. The white line through the middle represents a road where freedom
of mobility is realized, while the heart represents Hondas thinking and passion toward our
environmental commitment.
SAFETY:
Realization of safe coexistence of people and mobility
Hondas quest for safety is not limited to the needs of car drivers and motorcycle riders. Hondas
total commitment to Safety for Everyone extends to passengers, pedestrians, occupants of
other vehicles, and everyone on the road. Honda will continue to develop and refine its
innovative technologies to realize a safer society.
Striving to achieve Safety for Everyone
Seeking to manufacture cars that enhance safety, Honda has been working to enhance active
safety and collision safety to help reduce human injuries. In the area of collision safety, in 1998
Honda announced proprietary G-force Control technology (G-CON), which controls impact (G)
forces in collisions to help reduce injuries to people. In 2000, Honda opened the worlds first
indoor omni-directional crash test safety facility. Through testing and analysis of real-world
accident scenarios, Honda invented Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body
technology, providing enhanced G-CON safeguards and improved self-protective capabilities to
better shield occupants of both vehicles in car-to-car collisions. Honda also created technology to
raise the vehicle hood in car-to-pedestrian collisions, helping to lessen the potential for
pedestrian head injuries. In the area of active safety, in 2003 Honda devised the Collision
Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM), which can anticipate and help reduce the likelihood
of a collision with the rear of another vehicle, as well as seatbelt E-pretensioners. In 2004, Honda
developed the worlds first Intelligent Night Vision System, which uses a far-infrared camera to
detect pedestrians on nighttime roads and then alerts the driver. Honda will continue its efforts to
create technology and equipment for both active and collision safety measures, helping to ensure
the wellbeing of all people on roadways.
Worlds first driver-side i-SRS airbag system with continuously staged
inflation
In September 2008, Honda developed the worlds first driver-side i-SRS airbag system with a
continuously-staged inflation function that accommodates a wider range of driver seating
positions and types of collisions.* It features spiral-shaped seams and a gas release control valve
designed for optimal control of an airbags internal pressure to achieve prompt and low-impact
deployment with continuously-staged inflation, making it possible to sustain protection for a
longer period of time.

Conventional airbag system
Driver-side i-SRS airbag system with continuously staged
inflation

Honda hikes car prices by up to Rs 10,000
The prices have been hiked to offset the cost of on board diagnostic compliance changes
(OBDC).
As we stepped into the new financial year yesterday, it was only a matter of time before
automakers started announcing price hikes across its portfolio in the country to exercise the
changes that were made in the recently concluded Union Budget 2013-14. After Hyundai, who
hiked car prices across its entire model range by up to Rs 2,830, it is now the Japanese
automaker, Honda who has announced a price hike of up to Rs 10,000 across its entire portfolio
in India.
The reason for price hike is of course, to offset the cost of on board diagnostic compliance
changes (OBDC). The price hike has been put into effect from 1 April 2013.
Following the revised prices, the Honda Brio has become dearer by Rs 2,000 from the existing
price of Rs 4.10 lakh, while the Automatic variant of the Brio hatchback will now retail for an
additional Rs 10,000 from the current price of Rs 5.74 lakh.
The company's City sedan will cost Rs 3,000 more. It is currently priced at Rs 7.26 lakh.
Similarly, the premium sedan Accord will be dearer by Rs 5,000 from the current price of Rs
20.30 lakh.
The sports utility vehicle CR-V will be costlier by Rs 1,000. CR-V is at present available
between Rs 20.43 lakh and Rs 22.94 lakh. (All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi).
HMIL vice president, sales and marketing, Rakesh Srivastava said, "The price increase was
necessitated due to on board diagnostic compliance changes. We have tried to absorb the
maximum cost to minimise the price increase to cause less inconvenience to our valued
customers.'
Honda Continues To Harness Renewable Energy at its Manufacturing Sites
Around the World
January 21, 2014 - Honda Manufacturing of America Inc., has announced two newly installed
wind turbines at its plant in Russells Point Ohio are now operational.

Honda continues to harness renewable energy at its manufacturing sites around the world
The installation of the turbines, in agreement with a subsidiary of ConEdison Solutions of
Valhalla, NY, means the plant is the first major automotive manufacturing facility in the United
States to obtain a substantial amount of its electricity directly from wind turbines located on its
property.
The turbines will produce 10,000 megawatt hours (MWh) per year which equates to
approximately 10% of the plants overall electricity consumption.
These turbines are a step toward Hondas voluntary goal to reduce the environmental impact of
its products and manufacturing operations around the world, by 2020. The goal includes a 30%
reduction in CO
2
emissions from Honda products, and significant CO
2
reductions from the
companys plants and other operations, compared with 2000 levels.
Another example of Hondas commitment to CO
2
reduction through the investment in wind
power is the construction of a new automobile production plant and wind farm in Brazil, which
is due to become operational in late 2014. The wind farm is expected to generate electricity
equivalent to Hondas current annual electricity consumption for automobile production in Brazil
(approximately 95,000 MWh).
Low Carbon Manufacturing Around the World
Honda strives to introduce low carbon manufacturing solutions across all of its plants, the best
example of this is the sophisticated new automobile production plant in Yorii, Japan. Opened in
July 2013 the plant has established many new technologies enabling the production of
environmentally responsible products and the development of low carbon manufacturing. Yorii
plant features 2.6MW of solar panels which is the most of any automotive factory in Japan and
will reduce CO
2
emissions by approximately 1,200 tonnes per year.
Hondas European manufacturing plants are also working towards reducing CO
2
emissions. Both
Honda of the U.K. Manufacturing (HUM) and Honda Turkiye (HTR) automobile production
plants utilise solar power to this end.
In October 2011, HUM introduced renewable energy from a 5 megawatt peak (MWp) solar-array
consisting of more than 21,000 ground mounted panels covering an area of 32 acres. The
installation generates 4.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable energy, equating to 4.4% of the
sites total electricity requirement for the year. In the first year of operation it delivered
considerable cost savings compared to buying grid supplied energy and reduced CO
2
emissions
by almost 2000 tonnes.
Similarly, HTR has been successfully using solar power in its operations, recently installing solar
panels and invertors on site. To date the site has generated 124,000 kilowatt hours (KWh) per
year of renewable energy, resulting in a CO
2
reduction of 54 tonnes.

Honda Releases 3D Data of its Concept Models
TOKYO, Japan, January 28, 2014 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. released three-dimensional (3D) data
for exterior designs of concept models Honda has introduced in the past. The data is offered
based on version 4.0 of Creative Commons* licenses, a new set of copyright licensing standards
for the Internet age. With the data downloaded from the website "Honda 3D Design Archives,"
Honda's concept models can easily be replicated by a household 3D printer, which is becoming
more popular in recent years. By offering data of its concept models, which embody the spirit of
"Honda Design," Honda offers opportunity to enjoy a simulated experience of Honda's "art of
manufacturing."

Replicating by 3D Printer (image photo)
Honda is currently promoting a new global branding project under which Honda's unique
approaches and thoughts toward the "art of manufacturing" appeal to a wide range of people.
Following the release of a Honda brand commercial film titled "Super ultra daydreams," which
debuted at the start of Honda's press conference at the Tokyo Motor Show last year, the release
of the 3D data through the "Honda 3D Design Archives" will be the second initiative under this
project.
Due to the latest technological innovations and the introduction of affordable household 3D
printers, the "art of manufacturing" in society is experiencing fundamental change. Against the
backdrop of such change, Honda designed this project in an effort to identify new ways of
communication beyond the conventional framework between a manufacturer and its users.
Honda is hoping to see the emergence of outstanding future automobile designers and engineers
from the users who are inspired by this project.
HCIL launches the all-new 4th Generation Honda City in India
New Delhi, India, January 7, 2014 - Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars
in the country, today launched the all-new 4th Generation Honda City for the Indian market. First
introduced in India in January 1998, Honda City has brought joy to over 4.3 lakh customers across the
country and has been the countrys most successful sedan. The all-new City, developed as a global
sedan, embodies the best of Hondas technologies to deliver Advanced Sporty Design, Best Comfort and
Best Fuel Efficiency which exceeds customers expectations and would now be available in both Diesel
and Petrol fuel options.
Speaking on the occasion, Yoshiyuki Matsumoto, Managing Officer, Honda Motor Company
and Representative of Development, Purchasing and Production in Asia & Oceania Region said
City has been a high performing product for Honda with over 2.2 million customers across 55
countries. The 4th Generation Honda City is poised for a great response from Indian customers
amongst which the car enjoys a very high aspirational value.
With the 4th Generation City now available in Diesel in India, Honda Cars is shifting gears to
significantly expand its operating universe in the Indian market. The new launch will be a very
important facet in this process as the car has witnessed an exceptional success ever since it was
launched here, he added
In addition to meaningful technological advancements, the 4th Generation City delivers a new
premium look and feel. The all new City adopts the best of Hondas powertrains to achieve a
perfect balance of performance and fuel economy. The Diesel City is powered by the 1.5L i-
DTEC diesel engine of Earth Dream Technology series and is the most fuel efficient car in the
country with industry best fuel efficiency of 26 km/l. This engine delivers a maximum power of
100ps@3600 rpm and maximum torque of 200 N-m@1750 rpm. It has been mated to a newly
developed 6-speed manual transmission that is light, compact, and attains top class transmission
efficiency with wide range and optimized gear ratios to deliver a pleasant, silent and fun to drive
experience along with an excellent fuel economy.
The Petrol variant of the City is powered with an improved 1.5L i-VTEC engine that delivers a
maximum power of 119 ps@6600 rpm and a torque of 145 N-m@4600 rpm. It has been mated
with Hondas original innovative and advanced CVT that delivers top class fuel efficiency of 18
km/l along with an effortless driving experience and a 5 speed manual transmission that churns
out an impressive fuel efficiency of 17.8 km/l.
Focusing on the role and importance of Honda City for HCILs business, Hironori Kanayama,
President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd said, 2013 witnessed Hondas exceptional growth in
India with our first Diesel offering, Honda Amaze. The success of Honda was possible through
significant reforms in R&D and localization. This has enabled more customers to experience the
joy of owning and driving a Honda car. At Honda, our goal is not just to create great products,
but to offer unparalleled experience to our customers. With the best of both petrol and diesel
technologies available in Honda City, we are very confident about the success of the model
which will significantly contribute to our business growth in India.
The car has received an impressive response on pre-launch bookings which began after its global
unveiling in India in November 2013. HCIL will start deliveries of the Diesel variants of the new
City immediately through companys strong and expanding distribution network of 159 dealers
in 101 cities across the country. The deliveries for the Petrol variants would begin from February
2014.
The new Honda City has been developed at Honda R&D Center located in Tochigi, Japan
following extensive market surveys in India, ASEAN countries and other markets for peoples
driving needs and lifestyles. The development of all-new Honda City adopts Hondas new
global operation reform of concurrent development and implementation of locally optimized
design drawings to realize the best vehicle specifications with speed, affordability and low CO
2

emissions for our customers.
India, being a key strategic market for Honda in the Asia and Oceania region, has been
specifically chosen to lead the global production for the All New Honda City with the 1.5L i-
DTEC diesel engine which is already gaining popularity in the country. This makes India the
first country to manufacture and sell the New City, which will eventually be sold in 60 markets
to help expand Hondas footprint in some of the fastest growing auto markets in the world.
The grand concept for the all-new City is Advanced Cool Stunner. Stunner is at the core of this
concept and reflects sophistication and vigor while in motion and a striking presence when
standing still.
Packaging is the big attractiveness of the new City. The All New City delivers cleverly generated
interior space that exceeds its class by further evolving Hondasman maximum machine
minimum philosophy which aims at maximizing the space available for people and minimizing
the space required for mechanical components. The new City offers One class above Rear
legroom, superior Head Clearance & Knee room inside cabin and offers a class leading boot
space of 510L.
New City uses high tensile steel along with new body structure to achieve a lightweight & high
rigidity sedan body structure to support driving and package. The new City has a completely new
design, high Balance Chassis system which offers comfort with safety. The car has new
geometry MacPherson Strut front suspension and High rigidity H shaped twist beam rear
suspension for operation stability and comfortable ride. City adopts a High rigidity & new
controlled electronic power steering which delivers a high quality steering feel. Considering
Indian usage conditions, the ground contact performance for the New City has been improved by
changing the exhaust layout around the wheelbase centre.
The Citys Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body enhances self-protection
while mitigating damage to other vehicles in the event of a collision. The City features host of
Hondas active and passive safety technologies including Pedestrian injury mitigation technology
, Driver and Front passenger SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) which prevents wheel
locking, Electronic Brake Distribution which reduce the The ABS with EBD is being offered as
standard (EBD) which enhances braking performance and impact mitigating headrests possibility
of neck injury in rear impacts of low speed. across all Diesel and Petrol CVT variants.
New City offers a host of advanced interior equipment like First in segment Auto AC with
Touchscreen button with Honda Smart Key System, steering wheel with buttons for cruise
control, Audio and hands-free control, Rear A/C vents and Rear Parking camera with multiple
views. The CVT model will be equipped with a Paddle Shift option which can be operated in
both D and S mode and driver to enjoy a manual transmission-like driving feel. allows the On the
exterior, with segment first shark fin antenna, sunroof, 15 sporty alloy wheels, stylish fog lamps
and sleek turn indicators on the door mirrors, the New city truly delivers a One Class Above
feeling.
The all-new City is available in 5 grades offered in Petrol and Diesel variants E, S, SV, V and
VX with Manual Transmission. Additionally, the City will be available in CVT in SV & VX
petrol grades.
Honda City will be available in six exciting range of colors Golden Brown Metallic (New and
exclusive), Carnelian Red Pearl, Urban Titanium Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Crystal
Black Pearl and Taffeta White. It comes with a 2 years or 40,000 kms warranty as standard value
for all customers.