Thursday, September 24, 2009

[Honda Update : September 24, 2009] Honda Develops New Personal Mobility Device

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1) Honda Develops New Personal Mobility Device

TOKYO, Japan, September 24, 2009 - Pursuing the concept of "harmony
with people," Honda has developed a new personal mobility technology
and unveiled U3-X, a compact experimental device that fits comfortably
between the rider's legs, to provide free movement in all directions.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090924New-Personal-Mobility-Device/?r=m

U3-X Demonstration Video (00:45):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090924New-Personal-Mobility-Device/video01/?r=m

HOT Drive System Video (00:30):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090924New-Personal-Mobility-Device/video02/?r=m

Photo Index (19 photos):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090924New-Personal-Mobility-Device/photo/?r=m


2) Honda Wins 2009 Grove Medal for FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Technology

September 22, 2009 - At Grove Fuel Cell Symposium, Honda received the
prestigious Grove Medal in recognition of the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel
cell electric vehicle.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090922FCX-Clarity/?r=m

Photo Index (4 photos):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090922FCX-Clarity/photo/?r=m


3) Honda Safety Institute Opens its Doors

September 17, 2009 - Montesa Honda celebrated the opening of Honda's
Safety Institute, a center dedicated to the training of motorcycle
riders.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090917Safety-Institute/?r=m

Photo Index (3 photos):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090917Safety-Institute/photo/?r=m

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1) MotoGP: Behind the Scenes Site Updated

September 24, 2009 - The "MotoGP: Behind the Scenes" Site, aiming to
provide an insight into MotoGP rules, and to introduce recent topics in
the exciting two-wheel motor sport, has been updated, taking a look at
what happens during Race Week.

This site will be updated frequently, so stay tuned.

Volume 2: Race Week:
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/BehindTheScenes/02/?r=m

MotoGP: Behind the Scenes Site:
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/BehindTheScenes/?r=m

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1) Dixon Victory at Motegi Sets Up Championship Shootout
IRL IndyCar Series Round 16: Twin Ring MOTEGI

MOTEGI, Japan, September 19, 2009 - A 1-2 finish for Target Chip
Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti at Twin Ring Motegi,
combined with a disastrous incident exiting the pit lane for Team
Penske's Ryan Briscoe, set up a championship-deciding season finale for
the 2009 IndyCar Series next month at Homestead-Miami Speedway in
Florida.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/INDY/2009/16motegi/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/INDY/2009/16motegi/race/01.html?r=m


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Monday, September 14, 2009

[Honda Update : September 14, 2009] Honda Begins Production and Sales of All-new Scooter PCX in Thailand

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1) Honda Begins Production and Sales of All-new Scooter PCX in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand, September 14, 2009 - Honda will begin sales of a new
scooter model, PCX, in Thailand in November of this year through A. P.
Honda Co., Ltd., a Honda affiliate responsible for distributing Honda
motorcycle products in Thailand.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090914Scooter-PCX-Thailand/?r=m

Photo Index (1 photo):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090914Scooter-PCX-Thailand/photo/?r=m

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1) World Championship Racing History Questionnaire

September 14, 2009 - Honda is conducting a questionnaire at the 50
Years of World Championship Racing site, ending September 18, 2009 at
15:00 JST.

Your opinion matters, so please join to help us improve the
Honda Worldwide site.

Questionnaire:
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/history/questionnaire/?r=m

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1) Bou Clinches Title in Difficult Conditions
FIM World Trial Championship Series 2009 Round 08: Isola 2000

ISOLA 2000, France, September 13, 2009 - Toni Bou on board his factory
Cota 4RT secured his third successive SPEA FIM Trial World
Championship, with a hard fought fourth place at the final round of the
series.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/WCT/2009/08france/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/WCT/2009/08france/race/01.html?r=m


2) Desalle Wins Honda GP Brazil
2009 FIM MX1/MX2 World Motocross Championship Round 15: Grand Prix of
Brazil

CANELINHA, Brazil, September 13, 2009 - The 2009 FIM Motocross World
Championship came to an end at the new Canelinha circuit for the Honda
GP Brazil and the fifteenth and final round of the series.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/WMX/2009/15brazil/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/WMX/2009/15brazil/race/01.html?r=m


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Monday, September 7, 2009

[Honda Update : September 08, 2009] Honda Announces New Dual Clutch Transmission for Large Sport Bikes

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1) Honda Announces New Dual Clutch Transmission for Large Sport Bikes

TOKYO, Japan, September 8, 2009 - Honda announced that it has developed
the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), the world's first fully automatic
motorcycle dual clutch transmission for large-displacement sport bikes.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/2090908Dual-Clutch-Transmission/?r=m

Photo Index (12 photos):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/2090908Dual-Clutch-Transmission/photo/?r=m


2) Honda Announces the CV-Matic

TOKYO, Japan, September 8, 2009 - Honda announced that it has developed
a new automatic transmission, the CV-Matic, which can be used in
combination with Cub-style engines.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/2090908CV-Matic/?r=m

Photo Index (18 photos):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/2090908CV-Matic/photo/?r=m

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1) World Championship Racing History Questionnaire

September 8, 2009 - Honda is conducting a questionnaire at the 50 Years
of World Championship Racing site, ending September 18, 2009 at 15:00
JST.

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Honda Worldwide site.

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1) Pedrosa and Dovizioso Third and Fourth at Misano
MotoGP World Championship Grand Prix Round 13: San Marino Grand Prix

MISANO ADRIATICO, San Marino, September 6, 2009 - Dani Pedrosa and
Andrea Dovizioso marked their announcement that they will continue with
the team next season with solid third and fourth-place results in the
San Marino Grand Prix held at Misano Adriatico, Italy.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/2009/13sanmarino/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/2009/13sanmarino/race/01.html?r=m


2) Rea Scoops a Win and Checa Two Podiums
World Superbike and World Supersport 2009: Round 11 Nurburgring

NURBURGRING, Germany, September 6, 2009 - Jonathan Rea took his second
win of the season after holding off new championship leader Ben Spies
in the second race of the day at the Nurburgring.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/SBK/2009/11germany/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/SBK/2009/11germany/race/01.html?r=m


3) Bou and Fujinami Dominate in Spain
FIM World Trial Championship Series 2009: Round 07 TONA

TONA, Spain, September 6, 2009 - Toni Bou took another important step
towards securing his third successive SPEA FIM Trial World Championship
when he took the win at his home Grand Prix ahead of team mate Takahisa
Fujinami.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/WCT/2009/07spain/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/WCT/2009/07spain/race/01.html?r=m


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