Lexus Shows IS250C Convertible at 2008 Paris Motor Show

Tokyo, October 2, 2008 - Lexus announced today that it is exhibiting the new “IS250C” convertible at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, which runs from October 2 to 19.

Virgin Nigeria Gets Best Airline in West Africa Award

Virgin Nigeria Airways Limited over the weekend emerged the “Best Airline in West Africa” at the 2008 Africa Travel Awards organized by the Africa Travel Quarterly.

The awards are a key highlight of the annual Akwaaba Travel Market, instituted to celebrate outstanding contributions of recipients to the development of tourism and the travel industry in West Africa and beyond. Read more

Honda Sets All-Time Record for Worldwide Auto Production for the First Half of a Fiscal Year

TOKYO, Japan - Honda announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of September 2008 and the first half of the current fiscal year (April-September 2008), including all-time records for worldwide auto production and production in regions outside of Japan for the first half of a fiscal
year.

Honda Announces All-New Odyssey

TOKYO, Japan - Honda announced that sales in Japan of the all-new Odyssey will begin October 17, 2008. The fully remodeled Odyssey features a low-floor and low center-of-gravity package that enabled a low profile roofline and performance beyond ordinary minivans, together with a spacious cabin.

Honda Demonstrates Life Saving Motorcycle Technology

Germany - Honda’s leading motorcycle to car communication system is being demonstrated for the first time in Europe at the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium event in Dudenhofen, Germany, from 22-23 October 2008.

Honda Soltec Begins Sales of Thin-Film Solar Cells

Japan - Honda’s wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary Honda Soltec Co., Ltd. will begin sales throughout Japan of thin-film solar cells for public and industrial use on October 24, 2008.

Worldwide Prius Sales Top 1 Million Mark

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius-the world’s first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle-have passed the 1 million mark, with approximately 1,028,000 units sold as of the end of April this year.

Lexus to Open Display Space in Trend-leading Area of Tokyo

TOKYO, September 24, 2008 - Lexus announced today that it will open Lexus International Gallery Aoyama-its fourth directly managed display space in Japan-on October 10 in Tokyo’s trendy Aoyama area, home to numerous luxury-brand stores and showrooms.

Toyota to Launch Ultra-compact ‘iQ’ in Japan

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today it will begin sales of its new “micro-premium” car, the “iQ”, in Japan starting on November 20.

Honda Begins Mass Production of Civic Sedans in Indiana

GREENSBURG, Ind, U.S.A. - Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC began mass production of the fuel- efficient, 4-cylinder Honda Civic sedan at its new facility in Greensburg, Indiana. The 0 million facility will ultimately produce 200,000 vehicles, and employ 2,000 associates at full capacity.

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