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June 17, 2021

Honda Canada Foundation and FIRST Robotics Canada Announce Gold National Partnership

Honda Canada Foundation announced a new partnership with FIRST Robotics Canada, to encourage young people to pursue a post-secondary education in engineering and technology and prepare them for a bright future.

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September 08, 2020

Honda Canada Foundation announces partnership with Kids Help Phone to support young people in crisis

Honda Canada Foundation (HCF), Honda’s charitable arm, announced a new partnership with Kids Help Phone today, becoming the National Sponsor of its new Back to School program.

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September 03, 2020

Honda and General Motors Sign MOU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America

General Motors and Honda today announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) following extensive preliminary discussions toward establishing a North American automotive alliance.

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June 22, 2020

Honda, GM Partnership Produces Hand Sanitizer for Use

As part of an industry-wide effort to help alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Honda and General Motors (GM) are producing nearly 12,000 gallons of hand sanitizer through their Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) partnership.

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June 01, 2020

Honda Engineers Use Manufacturing Know-how to Produce 130,000 Face Shields for Frontline Healthcare Workers

As part of its broad-ranging response to help protect frontline healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Honda engineers have developed new methods to use manufacturing equipment to produce critically needed face shields and have donated 70,000 face shields to healthcare workers.

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April 30, 2020

Honda Begins Making Vital Ventilator Parts for Dynaflo to Help COVID-19 Patients

Honda has begun producing and delivering critical components for the production of much-needed ventilators to Dynaflo Inc. of Reading, Penn. Honda teamed up with Dynaflo to increase Dynaflo’s production of diaphragm compressors, a key component of portable ventilators that are used in hospitals and by first responders throughout the country to help those stricken with the COVID-19 virus.

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April 15, 2020

Statement Regarding Production Suspensions and Business Operations in North America

As the unprecedented economic impact of the fast-changing COVID-19 pandemic worsens, Honda continues to evaluate conditions and make temporary adjustments to its production and business operations in North America.

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April 03, 2020

Honda Canada Foundation Donates $500,000 to COVID-19 Response

Honda Canada Foundation (HCF), Honda’s charitable arm in Canada, announced today a $500,000 donation to support essential nutrition and healthcare needs in response to COVID-19.

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April 02, 2020

Statement Regarding Production Suspensions at Honda Plants in the U.S. and Canada

As the market impact of the fast-changing COVID-19 situation evolves, Honda will continue to evaluate conditions and make adjustments to its production operations in North America as necessary.

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March 30, 2020

Our Pledge to Communities and Customers in Response to COVID-19

Honda is initiating a new effort to harness the helpful spirit of community in responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort is led by an initial $1 million pledge to food banks and meal programs across the United States, Canada and Mexico and is intended to provide the most vulnerable with access to food.

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March 26, 2020

Statement by Honda Regarding the Extension of its Production Suspension

Honda today announced that it will extend the production suspension previously announced for all of our automobile, engine and transmission plants in the U.S. and Canada.

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March 18, 2020

Statement by Honda Regarding Production Adjustments to North American Auto Plants

Honda today announced that it would adjust production at all of its automobile production plants in North America, including the U.S., Canada and Mexico, due to an anticipated decline in market demand related to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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March 09, 2020

Honda Veteran Dave Gardner Will Lead Automobile Sales for American Honda

Dave Gardner, currently the President and CEO of Honda Canada, Inc., will join American Honda Motor Co., Inc. as Executive Vice President and Business Unit Head of Automobile Sales.

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February 11, 2020

Honda Canada Foundation Launches New Partnership to Support Canadians with Cancer

Today, the Honda Canada Foundation (HCF) announced a donation of 10 Honda Odyssey minivans that will be used as part of the Canadian Cancer Society Wheels of Hope transportation program.

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February 10, 2020

Refreshed 2020 Honda Civic Type R to Make Its Canadian Debut at 2020 CIAS in Toronto

Fresh from its world debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon last month, the 2020 Honda Civic Type R made its U.S. debut at the Chicago Auto Show, appearing for the first time in public in its new Boost Blue exterior colour scheme.

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February 06, 2020

Honda Reaches Major Sales and Manufacturing Milestones in Canada

Today, Honda Canada Inc. (HCI) celebrates two significant milestones with the production of Honda of Canada Mfg.’s (HCM) nine-millionth vehicle at the company’s manufacturing facility in Ontario and the sale of the company’s five-millionth vehicle across the country.

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January 13, 2020

Honda Canada Reimagines the Auto Show Experience

In a bold, new direction, Honda Canada is redefining the traditional approach to auto shows by creating an immersive and interactive experience that replaces static and conventional vehicle displays with an unforgettable tour of the brand’s core pillars.

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January 07, 2020

Honda Canada Drives CO2 Emissions Reduction with New Awareness Campaign

Today, Honda Canada launched a bold new environmental campaign entitled ‘Driven to Reduce Emissions Since 1948’, designed to help Canadian consumers reduce their personal carbon footprint.

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October 01, 2019

Honda Reports on its Environmental Performance in North America

Honda today released its 2019 North American Environmental Report (NAER) detailing the company’s environmental activities in North America and disclosing the results of its efforts over the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 (FY 2019).

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August 28, 2019

Honda Canada Launches Green Dealer Recognition Program for Honda Dealerships

Today, Honda Canada announced the launch of its new Green Dealer Recognition Program, designed to recognize dealers across the country who are taking a comprehensive approach to implementing environmentally-responsible business operations.

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August 26, 2019

Honda Announces New Passenger Front Airbag Design to Reduce Traffic Injuries and Fatalities in Wider Variety of Frontal Collisions

Honda today announced the development of an innovative new passenger front airbag technology designed to better protect occupants in a wide range of frontal collision scenarios, including angled crashes between vehicles or a vehicle and another object.

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July 15, 2019

The Honda Canada Foundation surpasses fundraising goal, raises more than $120,000 for Make-A-Wish® Canada

Thanks to the incredible generosity of race fans, the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA) and the Honda Canada Foundation (HCF), more than $120,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish® Canada during the Honda Indy Toronto event.

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May 31, 2019

Honda of Canada Mfg. and the Honda Canada Foundation announce $1.8 million, multi-faceted partnership with Georgian College

Today, Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) and the Honda Canada Foundation announced a $1,843,500 donation in cash and in-kind to Georgian College, as part of a multi-faceted partnership benefiting students, faculty and industry.

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March 11, 2019

Honda Proudly Celebrates 50 Years in Canada

Today, Honda Canada associates and special guests, including Toshiaki Mikoshiba, Chairman and CEO of Honda North America, Inc. and Dave Gardner, President and CEO of Honda Canada Inc., celebrated 50 years of growth and success in Canada during a commemorative ceremony at the company’s head office near Toronto.

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October 03, 2018

Honda Joins with Cruise and General Motors to Build New Autonomous Vehicle

Cruise and General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced today that they have joined forces with Honda (TYO: 7267) to pursue the shared goal of transforming mobility through the large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicle technology.

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August 13, 2018

With Refreshed Styling, New Sport Trim and Standard Honda Sensing®, Honda Keeps Its Foot to the Floor by Introducing the 2019 Civic Sedan and Coupe

Building on the highly acclaimed 10th-generation Civic lineup and offering customers more of what they love about the model, the refreshed 2019 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe include updated styling, and a new Sport trim for both body styles.

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July 16, 2018

Honda Indy Toronto raises nearly $90,000 for Make-A-Wish® Canada for second consecutive year

Thanks to the incredible generosity of race fans, the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA) and the Honda Canada Foundation (HCF), nearly $90,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish® Canada during the Honda Indy Toronto race weekend.

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May 25, 2018

Honda injects more sport performance with Civic Si HFP

Honda Canada injects even more sport performance into what’s already the most robust offering of Civics in its history with the Civic SI HFP (Honda Factory Performance. Building on the architecture of the award-winning 10th generation Honda Civic, the Si HFP adds dynamic features such as a sporty suspension with active dampeners that offers comfortable drives for a daily commute, while capable of tracking on the weekends.

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May 09, 2018

Honda Clarity Makes a Home at the Plug ‘N Drive Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre

Today, Honda Canada delivered two 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles to the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre, providing permanent space for interested consumers to experience Honda’s expanding portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles.

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April 27, 2018

Honda helps to power dreams for families seeking safe and affordable homes

As part of its annual North American Supplier Conference, Honda is pleased to continue its tradition of making a charitable contribution to a local organization to recognize its commitment and purpose within the community.

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April 06, 2018

Honda Civic Named as Category Winner for the 2018 Canadian Green Car Award

Today, the 2018 Honda Civic was presented with The Canadian Green Car Award for Best Internal Combustion Engine for the second year in a row.

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March 26, 2018

All-New 2019 Honda Insight Makes Canadian Debut at Vancouver International Auto Show

The all-new, production version of the 2019 Insight will make its Canadian debut on March 28 at the 2018 Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS), providing a first look at the latest entry in Honda’s expanding lineup of electrified vehicles.

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March 19, 2018

All-New 2018 Accord Hybrid to Arrive in Showrooms as the New Benchmark among Intermediate Hybrids

The 2018 Accord Hybrid will begin arriving in dealerships at the end of April as the latest addition to Honda’s growing portfolio of electrified vehicles.

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February 28, 2018

The HondaJet Finishes 2017 as the Most Delivered Jet in its Category

Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the HondaJet was the most delivered jet in its category for 2017, based on numbers provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

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February 15, 2018

Honda Accord Named 2018 Canadian Car of the Year

The all-new 2018 Honda Accord has earned the prestigious Canadian Car of the Year award presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

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January 18, 2018

Honda Accord and Acura MDX voted ‘Best in Class’ by Automobile Journalist Association of Canada

The Honda Accord midsize sedan and Acura MDX luxury SUV were named Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s (AJAC) Best Large Car and Best Large Premium Utility Vehicle, respectively, today at the Montreal International Auto Show.

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January 15, 2018

2018 Honda Accord Named 2018 North American Car of the Year

The all-new 2018 Honda Accord, the 10th generation of America’s most popular car, has earned the prestigious 2018 North American Car of the Year award.

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January 11, 2018

All-New Honda Insight Prototype Expands Honda’s Electrified Vehicle Lineup

The all-new Honda Insight Prototype will make its world debut on Jan. 15 at the North American International Auto Show, giving consumers a first glimpse of the latest model in Honda’s growing lineup of electrified vehicles.

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January 11, 2018

Honda Canada Celebrates 20 Years of Best-Selling Civic with New SE Trim

Honda Canada adds a Special Edition (SE) sedan trim to the already diverse Civic lineup to celebrate the nameplate’s 20 years as best-selling car in Canada, with an MSRP of $22,390.

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December 14, 2017

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Arrives in Canada

The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is a big step forward for the company’s electrified fleet, entering the Canadian market with the best overall combined range and interior volume in its class.

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November 28, 2017

Honda CR-V Honoured as Motor Trend 2018 SUV of the Year

Motor Trend has named the ever-popular Honda CR-V as its 2018 SUV of the Year.

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October 31, 2017

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Returns to Queen’s Park to Promote Hydrogen Technology

Ride-and-drive showcased the role Hydrogen-powered vehicles can play in maintaining healthy air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario

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October 23, 2017

The Honda Canada Foundation Donates $750,000 to Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, Ontario

The Honda Canada Foundation today announced a $750,000 donation in support of the Matthews House capital campaign, as they expand their valuable services to families in South Simcoe.

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October 12, 2017

Honda Engine Production in Ohio Reaches 25 Million Milestone

Associates at the Largest Honda Engine Plant in the World Celebrate Milestone Engine and Continued Investment

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October 06, 2017

Completely Redesigned 2018 Honda Accord to Arrive At Dealerships This Fall

All-new Accord provides a refined and engaging performance, a more spacious and upscale interior, the latest generation of advanced Honda safety, connected-car and driver-assistive technologies

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September 28, 2017

David Foster Foundation partners with the Honda Canada Foundation to drive continued support for families from coast to coast

The Honda Canada Foundation is the newest national partner of the David Foster Foundation, helping to enhance their decades-long support of Canadian families with children undergoing pediatric organ transplants.

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August 30, 2017

Honda Rescues the Rescuers

Sidelined after a devastating incident last summer, the busy GAMRU South Shore Search and Rescue workhorse rescue boat got back on the water this summer thanks to a generous donation of two new Honda outboard engines by the Honda Canada Foundation.

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August 23, 2017

New, Sporty and Feature Rich 2018 Honda Fit Goes on Sale Today

The refresh of the third generation Honda Fit enhances the 5-door subcompact’s already top class combination of passenger space, fuel efficiency, sophistication, practicality and affordability.

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August 09, 2017

Acura Reveals Striking New Design for 2018 Acura RLX; Debut Set for Monterey Automotive Week

Acura today unveiled a redesigned 2018 Acura RLX reflecting the brand’s new Precision Crafted Performance design direction to create a more substantial presence for Acura’s top-of-the-line luxury sports sedan.

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July 31, 2017

Honda Adds Electric Charging Stations to 152 Dealerships Across Canada

Electrification project moves Honda Canada closer to 2030 Global Vision

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July 18, 2017

Honda Canada Extends Sponsorship of Honda Indy Toronto through 2020

Honda Indy Toronto along with its owners and operators, Green Savoree Racing Promotions, is proud to announce the extension of its sponsorship agreement with Honda Canada Inc. for the annual event at Exhibition Place through 2020.

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July 18, 2017

Honda Indy Toronto raises nearly $90,000 for Make-A-Wish® Canada

Thanks to the incredible generosity of race fans, the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA) and the Honda Canada Foundation (HCF), nearly $90,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish® Canada during the Honda Indy Toronto race weekend.

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July 14, 2017

Dramatic Design of Reimagined 2018 Honda Accord Unveiled

Honda today showcased the world debut of a more stylish, sporty and premium 2018 Honda Accord that launches this fall.

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July 11, 2017

In Support of the BC Fires Appeal, the Honda Canada Foundation Donates $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross

The Honda Canada Foundation today made a donation of $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the BC Fires Appeal for use during relief and recovery efforts in British Columbia, which has been affected by recent devastating wildfires.

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June 27, 2017

First-Ever Civic Type R for Canada Goes On Sale July 14, 2017

The all-new 2017 Honda Civic Type R – the ultimate performance variant of Canada’s best-selling car and the first-ever Type R-badged Honda sold in Canada– goes on sale July 14, 2017

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June 19, 2017

World Debut of Dramatically-styled 10th Generation Honda Accord Set for July 14

Honda today released a concept sketch highlighting the aggressive stance and proportion of the all-new 2018 Honda Accord that will make its global debut in Detroit and via YouTube Livestream (honda.us/2018AccordReveal) on July 14, at 11:00 a.m. EDT.

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June 13, 2017

Honda Canada Foundation Donates Four Million Dollars to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation Redevelopment Campaign

The Honda Canada Foundation today announced a significant $4 million charitable donation to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation.

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June 12, 2017

Refreshed 2018 Honda Fit Launches This Summer with More Aggressive Styling, New Sport Trim and Available Honda Sensing®

Honda today revealed the 2018 Fit with fresh new styling, the addition of a Sport trim and the availability of Honda Sensing® on its popular hatchback.

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June 09, 2017

All-New 10th Generation Honda Accord Launching This Year with Advanced New Powertrain Lineup

Honda will launch the most stylish and fun-to-drive Accord ever later this year. The all-new, completely redesigned and reengineered 2018 Honda Accord is the tenth generation of the popular intermediate sedan.

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June 08, 2017

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Makes its Canadian Debut on Parliament Hill

Yesterday, Honda Canada showcased its fuel cell technology at a Ride-N-Drive in Ottawa in collaboration with The Canadian Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Coalition of automakers.

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June 01, 2017

All-New 2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan Arriving At Dealerships June 8 2017

This fifth-generation Odyssey continues its evolution to meet the needs of changing Canadian families, raising the bar for performance, cabin quietness, family-friendly interior space, comfort and connectivity in the minivan segment.

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May 24, 2017

Two-Millionth Honda Civic Sold in Canada

Honda Canada Inc. today announced the retail sale of the two-millionth Honda Civic in Canada since the nameplate’s introduction in 1973.

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May 18, 2017

Stylish, Sporty and Turbocharged 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Sedan On-Sale Tomorrow at Dealerships Across Canada

The all-new 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan will go on sale at Honda dealerships tomorrow

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May 15, 2017

The Honda Canada Foundation Donates $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in Support of the Spring Flood Appeal

The Honda Canada Foundation today made a donation of $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the Spring Flood Appeal for use during relief and recovery efforts in the Province of Quebec, which has been affected by recent devastating floodwaters.

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April 12, 2017

Honda Electrified! Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Clarity Electric Unveiled at 2017 New York International Auto Show

Honda today revealed its all-new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Clarity Electric alongside the U.S. only Clarity Fuel Cell.

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April 06, 2017

Honda Reveals 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan in Dynamic Global Debut Video

• First ever turbocharged Civic Si is most agile, best-handling Si yet • Standard features include Apple Carplay™ and Android Auto™ • Production reveal of Civic Si Coupe and Sedan variants on YouTube

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March 15, 2017

Bourdais Goes Last to First to Win for Honda at St. Petersburg Race Report

Sebastien Bourdais and his Dale Coyne Racing team used a fast Honda and perfect race strategy to come from 21st and last on the starting grid to win Sunday's Verizon IndyCar Series season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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February 13, 2017

The All-New 2018 Honda Odyssey to make its Canadian Debut at the 2017 Canadian International Auto Show

Next-gen Odyssey to feature new powertrains, advanced connectivity, entertainment and safety promising the ultimate in family-friendly versatility and comfort.

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January 09, 2017

All-New 2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan Makes World Debut at 2017 NAIAS

Honda today took the wraps off a sleek, sophisticated and innovative new 2018 Odyssey minivan, launching at dealerships nationwide this spring. The next-generation Odyssey brings a host of new features and technologies for 2018, including a uniquely versatile new Magic Slide™ second-row seat; new CabinWatch and CabinTalk technologies; new Display Audio touchscreen with Honda-developed OS; 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity; new Rear Entertainment System with streaming video; and Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies standard on all trims.

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January 09, 2017

Honda of Canada Mfg. to Invest $492 million in its Ontario Manufacturing Plants

Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM), a division of Honda Canada Inc., announced today that it will invest $492 million over the next three years to allow the company to modernize its Ontario manufacturing facilities and significantly improve its manufacturing carbon footprint, which is part of Honda’s global initiatives.

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