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A Chinese supplier of parts to Honda Motor Co. has taken a tougher line in a labor dispute, saying it will fire some striking workers after bringing in replacements over the weekend. Management of the factory owned by Atsumitec Co. Full story...

Honda said it would launch a plug-in hybrid and a battery electric model in the United States and Japan, and a new small diesel model in Europe as well as revamp its gasoline engine and transmission lineup to improve fuel efficiency of its fleet. Full story...

During his 2010 Mid-Year speech, Honda CEO Takanobu Ito talked about Honda's growth strategy as well as the company's direction for the next 10 years. Their goal is "to provide good products to our customers with speed, affordability and low CO2 emissions". Full story...

Honda Motor Co. is working on a hybrid car that can be recharged at home and an all-electric vehicle, both for release in about three years, the Nikkei business daily reported. Full story...

Customer feedback prompts suspension and trim changes.

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In summing up his presentation introducing Canadian journalists to the Honda CR-Z, Jerry Chenkin, Executive Vice-President of Honda Canada exclaimed: "Honda spirit is back." That spirit is born out of three pillars that underpin all Honda development: Environment, Technology and Motorsport. Full story...

Dani Pedrosa (Honda) dominated the field, winning a two-part race after a red flag interrupted the festivities after nine laps. The really big news is clearly Vale's fighting fourth place, six weeks after a double fracture to the right leg. He narrowly missed the podium, losing third place to Casey Stoner (Ducati) on the last corner of the race. Full story...

The Honda NSX is everything but unremarkable. At ease downtown or on the legendary Nürbürgring track, in Germany, everybody gets its own perception of the car. Full story...

With an emphasis on efficient performance, the all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z introduces a sleek two-passenger coupe design with quick, sporty handling to the gasoline-electric hybrid segment. The exterior's distinctive "one-motion" wedge form originates from its low-slung hood to form a broad forward stance. The interior offers a high-tech appearance and ergonomically intuitive controls. Well equipped, the CR- Z demonstrates Honda's commitment to safety in the design and construction. Full story...

The CSX, as well as the EL that preceded it, has a tough job. It serves as the entry-level model in Acura's Canadian line-up, but it's based on the Honda Civic that costs up to ten grand less. Full story...

Penske Racing's Will Power took had the upper hand late in the race over Briton Justin Wilson to earn his fourth IZOD IndyCar race of the season at the Honda Indy of Toronto. Full story...

Briton Justin Wilson led during most the race but it was Penske Racing's Will Power who took the chequered first at the end of the Honda Indy Toronto. Full story...

In today's News Brake: The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is going fast, Honda may drop the Acura RL, and President Barack Obama checks out the Chevrolet Volt . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

In today's News Brake: The Mustang GT500 is going fast, Honda may drop the Acura RL, and Obama checks out the Volt . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

Honda Motor Co. is preparing to stop selling its Legend sedan in its home market, a Japanese newspaper reported today. The vehicle, rebadged as the Acura RL for the United States, is the Acura brand's flagship sedan despite lackluster sales. Full story...

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: If you want to break out of the Toyota Corolla/Honda Civic rut, may I suggest the Mazda 3? This particular test car is a well-optioned Grand Touring model with the up-level 2. Full story...

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: If you want to break out of the Toyota Corolla/Honda Civic rut, may I suggest the Mazda 3? This particular test car is a well-optioned Grand Touring model with the up-level 2. Full story...

UPDATED -- Is Honda ready to kill off the slow-selling Acura RL sedan? Full story...

Is Honda ready to kill off the slow-selling Acura RL sedan? Full story...

Andretti Autosport driver, American Ryan Hunter-Reay made a last ditch effort at the end of the second practice session to finish the day on top the timesheets leading up to the Honda Indy in Toronto. Full story...