British-built new Honda Civic Type R destined for Japan

Honda Motor Company CEO, Takahiro Hachigo announced that the new Civic Type R, built in Britain, will be destined for customers in Japan.

The first units to be shipped from Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) are due to arrive in Japanese showrooms from

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Honda Motor Europe appoints Toshiaki Mikoshiba as President for its European operations

From April 1, 2014, Toshiaki Mikoshiba will become Managing Operating Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., C.O.O. for Regional Operations (Europe Region) and President, Honda Motor Europe Ltd. He replaces Manabu Nishimae, who, following three years in the

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Honda Motor Europe strengthens senior management structure

Honda Motor Europe (HME) has confirmed changes to the senior management of its European business.

From February 1, 2014, Philip Ross is promoted from General Manager, Honda Finance to the role of Senior Vice-President of Honda Motor Europe, with

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Ian Howells is the new Senior Vice-President of Honda Motor Europe

Honda Motor Europe (HME) has announced changes to the senior management of its European business.

Ken Keir, Executive Vice-President, Honda Motor Europe, is to retire at the end of June after 20 years service at Honda, while Ian Howells, formerly

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Honda celebrates 500 new employees starting work as Swindon Plant introduces second shift

There were celebrations at Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd (HUM) in Swindon as they introduced a second shift within their Car Plant 2 facility. As announced in December 2011, 500 new Associates were being recruited, they began their new roles within the Plant. This brings

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