SPECIAL : HONDA MALAYSIA ANNOUNCES PRECAUTIONARY UPDATE FOR 87,182 UNITS OF HONDA VEHICLES

Petaling Jaya, 21 May 2015 - Honda Malaysia today has undertaken the initiative to commence a precautionary update for 87,182 units of Honda vehicles that comprise a range of models as follows:

• City      (2003 - 2008 model - i.e. manufactured - year)
• Civic     (2003 - 2008 model year)
• CR-V     (2002 - 2007 model year)
• Jazz      (2004 - 2006 model year)
• Stream  (2004 - 2005 model year)

This precautionary exercise is necessary to replace the driver and passenger airbag inflators with newly produced inflators for all affected models. Honda Malaysia deeply regrets the inconvenience caused to all affected customers.

The precautionary efforts do not affect Honda's current selling models.

As of today, there were no crashes or injuries related to this issue reported in Malaysia.

Honda Malaysia will be informing all customers involved via notification letters which will include details of the product update. Customers who receive these letters are advised to send their vehicles to the nearest authorized Honda dealer for inspection.

The replacement works will be carried out once the parts are ready and the costs of parts and labour will be borne by Honda Malaysia. Vehicle owners can also check their vehicle's product update status by calling Honda's Toll Free number 1-800-88-2020 or visit any authorized Honda dealer.

Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. continues to urge owners of Honda vehicles affected for the product updates to get their vehicles checked and parts replaced at any authorized Honda dealers as soon as possible.

Special note by TOVA : This is related to the recent Takata airbag issue so we advise all TOVA readers who owns a Honda in the affected year of manufacture as identified above to have their update done asap.

Honda Begins Sales of All-new Gasoline-powered "JADE RS", New Addition to the JADE Lineup

TOKYO, Japan, May 21, 2015 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it would begin sales of the all-new JADE RS equipped with a newly-developed 1.5-liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine, at dealerships across Japan on May 28, 2015. The all-new JADE RS is a new addition to the all-new JADE lineup which has been well-received for its stylish form with the total vehicle height of a sedan, minivan-class occupant comfort and utility and high-quality driving performance.

10G Honda Civic Concept !

Honda Debuts Sportiest Civic Design in Brand History with 10th-Generation Civic Concept at New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, April 1, 2015 – Today Honda unveiled its ultra-sporty Civic Concept at the New York International Auto Show as the brand prepares to launch its completely reimagined 10th-Generation Civic models beginning this fall. With a sharper focus on spirited performance and class-leading versatility, the new Civic lineup will include Civic Sedan, Coupe and Si models along with the return of the Civic hatchback, followed by the launch of a new Civic Type-R as the performance flagship of Civic lineup. The new Civic also will be the first U.S. model to apply new VTEC^® Turbo engines from the company’s Earth Dreams Technology™ powertrain series. 

ALL-NEW HR-V BOOKINGS SET NEW BENCHMARK IN SUV SEGMENT

ALL-NEW HR-V BOOKINGS SET NEW BENCHMARK IN SUV SEGMENT

- The All-New HR-V records more than 7,000 bookings within one month
- Honda Malaysia remains as No.1 in the Non-National Passenger Vehicle Segment

Following is the official Honda press release for the introduction of the new 9G Civic Type-R in case you have not read it yet.

A HOT-HATCH ICON REBORN: ALL-NEW HONDA CIVIC TYPE R ENGINEERED TO BE A ‘RACE CAR FOR THE ROAD’

	・	Production version of Civic Type R revealed at 2015 Geneva Motor Show
	・	Characterful, high-revving all-new 2.0 litre VTEC TURBO engine offers greater power, torque and response than any previous Honda production car engine
	・	Function dictates form – eye-catching styling enhancements optimise airflow to aid performance and stability
	・	Advanced new suspension systems, unique to the Type R, ensure rewarding handling characteristics and maximise power transfer
	・	New +R mode increases the response of chassis and engine for enhanced driving thrills
	・	Under development the Civic Type R has achieved a top speed of 270 km/h

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President & CEO

Tokyo, February 23, 2015 --- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda Motor”) today announced that Takahiro Hachigo, currently the company’s Managing Officer, will become Senior Managing Officer effective in April 2015, and will become President, Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director in late June 2015. Takanobu Ito, the current President, Chief Operating Officer and Representative Director, will remain on the board and assume the post of Director and Advisor to Honda Motor. This management succession will occur following the final decision of the Honda Motor Board of Directors after the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting, scheduled for late June 2015.

New Honda 6-seater minivan- Honda Jade

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it would begin sales of the all-new JADE at dealerships across Japan on February 13, 2015. The all-new JADE is a 6-seat passenger vehicle that features powerful and high-quality driving performance, while realizing minivan-class occupant comfort and utility inside its beautifully formed body with a total vehicle height as low as a sedan.