The Auto Industry Is Cruising on Slow but Steady Demand

Vehicle sales have been less than stellar in recent months, disappointing some analysts. But the industry is gradually improving in a broad trend that is benefiting nearly all automakers — including the Big Three, which have r…

Honda Fit Hybrid Battles Toyota Prius in Japan

Honda unveiled its new hybrid Fit subcompact in Tokyo Friday. At a starting price of around $19,160, it is cheaper than any other hybrid vehicle in Japan — including Toyota’s popular Prius.
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Honda, Isuzu Recall SUVs for Suspension Problems

Honda Motor (HMC) and Isuzu Motors are recalling several small sports-utility vehicles from the 1998 to 2002 model years to fix suspension problems caused by road deicing products. Models involved include 1998 through 2002 Honda Passports, 1998 through…

September Auto Sales: Don’t Expect Much Sizzle

Demand for new cars and trucks should be better than it was a year ago. But expectations now are for lower sales than in August, itself unimpressive. That would leave autos stuck in a four-month-long rut.
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Failing Headlights on Honda Fits Prompt Federal Probe

U.S. officials have begun an investigation into 133,000 Honda Fit models in response to consumer complaints about headlights that stopped working. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s preliminary investigation i…