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Honda Cars Philippines Overcomes Supplies Problems, Resumes production
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced recently that it has resumed production after it managed to overcome supply disruption caused by the flooding in Thailand.
HCPI said it has resumed operation in “early January” and that it is set for recovery with the roll out of the new Honda City variants.
The company suspended its local production on Nov. 3…
Philippine Auto Sales Decline for First 11 Months of 2011
Total motor vehicle sales in the 11-month period this year declined 1.9 percent to 131,242 units in the same period last year largely pulled down by the significant decline in November sales as the flooding in the Thailand took its toll on the local supply, the…
Floods in Thailand Shut Down Honda Philippines Operations
The flooding in Thailand has forced Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. to temporarily cease operations of some of its units in the region, including Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI).
In a statement issued Thursday, HCPI said it had temporarily suspended production at its Sta. Rosa, Laguna plant “due to limited parts supply caused by the flooding in Thailand.”
“Honda deeply…
Honda Philippines Said Recall of Units 70% Complete
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) yesterday said it covered more than 70 percent of the Honda Fit (Jazz in the Philippines) and City models that were subjected to voluntary safety recall in February.
HCPI said of the total 5,468 units that are subject of the recall, it has replaced lost motion springs and retainers on 3,893 units with countermeasure…
Japanese Auto Manufacturers, Parts Makers Start to Recover
Vehicle and auto parts makers affected by the March 11 earthquake in northern Japan are starting to resume normal operations, with the affected plants now mostly up and running.
According to a report by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Meti), all factories of Honda Motor Co. resumed operations as early as April 11. Those of…
Honda Philippines Launches Accord 2011 Amidst Supply and Sales Problems
Published on 19 May, 2011 at 9:05 in Philippine Auto News | | No Comments
Despite sagging sales and raw material supply problems, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) launched Tuesday night its flagship model – the Honda Accord – in a simple ceremony that was devoid of the pomp and pageantry that characterized product launches of the past.
The 2011 Honda Accord which became available in the local market starting…
Philippine Car Sales Up for First Four Months; Full-Year Targets to be Revised
Published on 10 May, 2011 at 13:28 in Philippine Auto News | | No Comments
Vehicle sales in the first four months rose 4.7 percent to 48,109 units from the previous year’s 45,910 units, but the full-year growth forecast of 4-5 percent will have to be revised due to the Japan crisis.
Documents from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines…
Outputs of Philippine Units of Honda and Toyota Philippines Remain Halved
Published on 5 May, 2011 at 13:17 in Philippine Auto News | | No Comments
Production at the local units of Japanese vehicle manufacturers Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp. will remain at 50 percent up to the end of the month—or even longer—as they try to stretch their existing parts inventories while waiting for supplier operations to normalize.
In a briefing Tuesday, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. president and general manager Tatsuya Natsume said…
Honda Cars Philippines Will Not Raise Prices
Published on 4 May, 2011 at 10:35 in Philippine Auto News | | No Comments
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) announced yesterday will not implement any price increases despite the contraction in the supply of automobiles as a result of the twin disasters in Japan.
In a press conference, newly appointed HCPI president and general manager Katsuya Natsume said that they are not considering any price hikes. However, Natsume said they cannot say until…
Honda Halves Philippine Cars Output after Japan Quake
Japan’s Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday it was cutting April output by half at its Philippine assembly plant due to parts shortages caused by the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
“HCPI (Honda Cars Philippines Inc.) is temporarily reducing 50% of its production volume from April 2011,” the Philippine unit said in a statement that cited reduced supplies of…
