Honda Cars Opens 26th Dealership in Nueva Ecija

The province of Nueva Ecija plays host to Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s 26th full-service dealership in the country, Honda Cars Nueva Ecija (HCNE).

This is in line with Honda’s commitment and dedication in bringing in bringing world-class products and services closer to its customers for ultimate customer satisfaction. Already the third dealership in the region, the opening of HCNE strengthens Honda’s presence in Central Luzon.

As in any Honda dealership, HCNE houses state-of-the-art facilities and prides itself with competent service technicians, well-trained sales associates and accommodating customer relations officers. HCNE is now ready to sell the latest vehicle models, parts and accessories, and to provide general repairs, preventive maintenance and body and paint services. Read more

Honda Civic Reigns Supreme

The 70’s was a great decade for all things supreme. The 8 track, the bellbottoms, Pong, Rock ‘em sock ‘em robots, Farah Fawcett’s feathered hair, and the one thing that didn’t get left in the 70’s: the Honda Civic.

Supreme in Sales
Since it was first introduced in the 70’s the Honda Civic has been the most popular compact sedan. Currently sitting at the top of the fiercely competitive compact class, the Civic has a long running reputation for reliability, low maintenance costs, and fuel efficiency that keep it at the top of the list. It is the number one selling compact sedan since the introduction of the 8th generation model in 2006. In fact, from 2006 up to the present day, the Civic’s closest competition trails at about two-thirds of the Civic’s total sales. Read more

Honda Cars Opens Its Doors in Batangas City; Inaugurates Service Center in Quezon City

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently celebrated the opening of its 25th dealership in the country, Honda Cars Batangas (HCBT). Dedicated in providing only the best customer service, Honda is in continuous quest to bring its world-class products and services closer to its customers.

As a standard in any Honda dealership, Honda Cars Batangas houses state-of-the-art facilities and prides itself with competent service technicians, well-trained sales associates and accommodating customer relations officers. HCBT offers sale of the latest vehicle models, parts, accessories and provides general repairs, preventive maintenance and body and paint repairs. Read more

Honda Philippines Dominates Passenger Car Segment in February 2009

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continued to dominate the passenger car (PC) segment in February with 39% market share.  Report released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) showed that Honda generated 1,242 unit sales out of the total PC unit sales of 3,162.  Essential in sealing its leadership in the segment was its locally manufactured All New City, comprising 60% of Honda’s PC sales.

Entering the local scene last January 2009, the 3rd generation City reinforced Honda’s claim in the PC segment with 744 unit sales in February.  The introduction of the new City’s cutting-edge design and class-leading features that were once reserved for luxury vehicles simply changed the rules on how subcompacts should be like.  Read more

Honda Philippines Jumpstarts 2009 with Passenger Car Dominance

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) started the year with passenger car (PC) leadership as the most-awaited 3rd generation Honda City entered the local market last January.  Data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) showed that Honda posted 1,278 unit sales and captured 38% of the entire PC market.    Notwithstanding the impact of global economic turmoil, HCPI proved its resilience as it managed to register 22% growth in car sales.

Essential in attaining PC dominance is the City – Honda’s latest product offering.  With cutting-edge styling and technologies that are geared towards creating new industry standards, the City got the nods of the local market with 719 unit sales.  Such sales feat was in fact 63% higher as compared to the same period of last year.  Out of the 1,278 sedans Honda sold in January, 62% are City models. Read more

All New City Changes the Rules in Style and Performance

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. eagerly opens year 2009 and the rest of the automotive industry with the arrival of its highly anticipated model, the All-New Honda City. Following the recent success of the new Jazz, the introduction of the 3rd generation City reinforces its claim in the passenger car segment.

The new City presents cutting-edge design and technologies that shall set new standards in it class. Bearing refined and class-leading features that are once reserved for luxury vehicles, the City neatly merges modernism with practicality for an ultimate driving pleasure. It simply changes the rules on how subcompacts should be like.

Taking inspiration from an arrowshot form design concept, the All-New City ascertains sleek and powerful stance from any angle. It features streamlined grille, harmonized with sharp headlights, smoother contours with rooflines that finish off to a higher rear deck and a 15” tire size to enhance its over-all sporty design. Read more

Honda Cars Phils Reports Biggest Sales Drop

The Philippine unit of Japan’s Honda Motor Co. Ltd. incurred the biggest sales drop last year among domestic carmakers, an industry report said.

Sales of Honda Cars Philippines Inc. plummeted by 17.4 percent to 14,298 last year from 17,320 in 2007, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi) and Truck Manufacturers Association said in a joint report.

As a result, Honda, which used to be the Philippines’ second-largest carmaker, shed its market share to 12 percent from 15.

Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Philippines Inc. (TMPI), the country’s biggest car company, maintained its market lead, posting overall sales to 45,915 units from 45,091 units in 2007. Read more

Honda Projects 10% Sales Growth with Launch of All-New City Models

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. forecasts over 10 percent increase in sales this year from a negative 17 percent growth last year as it invests P140 million for the local assembly of its all-new City models, which are expected to drive the company back to a growth path despite the turmoil in the global auto market.

HCPI president Hiroshi Shimizu told reporters at yesterday’s launch of the locally assembled City 2009 the global crisis that is harshly affecting the auto market abroad is not seriously affecting Philippine auto operations.

“There is no big impact in the Philippines compared with other countries,” Shimizu said. Read more

2009 Honda City Rolls Off Production in RP

The much-anticipated 2009 Honda City recently rolled off the assembly line at the manufacturing plant of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

The third-generation Honda City will be sold in the local market starting on the first quarter of 2009.

“Proud to be Philippine-made, the production of City is a testament to Honda’s long-term confidence in local manufacturing operations,” said HCPI President and General Manager Hiroshi Shimizu during the roll-off ceremony in December 2008. Read more

Honda Brings Holiday Cheers with Exclusive Year-End Promo

Owning a Honda is now easier.  As Christmas draws near, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) gives the chance to reward yourself with your dream Honda through its year-end exclusive offer.

Available until December 31, 2008, the year-end exclusive promo allows buyers to drive home any Honda City, Civic, Accord and CR-V through flexible financing schemes, discounts or accessories package. Read more

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