Honda to launch entry-level car in U.S. in '06

[ChinchillaX]

Reuters / July 15, 2004

TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. plans to launch an entry-level car cheaper than its Civic sedan in the United States in 2006, joining rival Toyota Motor Corp. in targeting the younger generation.

"Our customers have long been demanding a car in the class below the Civic," said Senior Managing Director Michiyoshi Hagino said in a midyear news conference. "By 2006 we believe demand will be even stronger, and this new car will be a necessity."

Toyota, Japan's top aut maker, has enjoyed surging sales for its Scion brand, which is aimed at young buyers looking for stylish cars priced under $16,000. The brand is available across the United States after being rolled out only in California a year ago.

Honda, which has an 8 percent share of the U.S. market, said it would also continue to launch products in the light-trucks segment, starting with the new Odyssey minivan this autumn and the car-based sport utility truck (SUT) next spring.

Elsewhere, Honda said it would continue to strengthen its minivan line in Japan, adding at least one new model or fully remodeling an existing one every year.

In diesel-thirsty Europe, it will add a diesel-powered version of the CR-V SUV in early 2005, hoping to repeat the success of its Accord diesel sedan.

Honda is also planning a diesel version of the FR-V minivan, called Edix in Japan, and the next-generation Civic.

Honda is aiming to boost global automobile sales by 10 percent this calendar year to around 3.2 million units after a 3 percent rise in 2003.

In the 12 months through March, Honda posted a 17 percent drop in operating profit, hit by dismal domestic sales and a weaker dollar, and was replaced by Nissan Motor Co. as Japan's second-biggest auto maker in terms of global sales.

The Fit/Jazz would be a great car to bring here especially when Toyota is having success with its Scion line.

[larchmont]

The Fit/Jazz would be a great car to bring here especially when Toyota is having success with its Scion line.
Hey, use the search button, n00b!

http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1866

j/k

(Hey, it was even YOUR OWN THREAD!!!!!)

[TSX 'R' US]

It'll help compete with Kia/Hyundai also..

[ChinchillaX]

Hey, use the search button, n00b!

http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1866

j/k

(Hey, it was even YOUR OWN THREAD!!!!!)

lol, something I posted two months ago. The news article was released yesterday, but yet its old news. :rollsmile

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[QUOTE=larchmont]Hey, use the search button, n00b!

http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1866

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Ironically, players who use the term "n00b" disparagingly are often themselves considered to be more of neophytes than those insulted.

Chronic users of this term will oftentimes excuse their usage of it by distinguishing the class of "n00b" into subgroups, such as temp n00b, forever n00b, and similar terms. These terms are, however, nowhere near as common as the original word "n00b", and there is no standard usage; the terms are rarely applied unless the term user is forced to distinguish the "subclasses" of "n00b". As such, primary usage varies from time to time and may be completely different from game to game. Terms may locally be common, but few global variations on "n00b" exist.

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"Only a n00b could take theirself so seriously as to use the title unto others." -"The Unwritten Book of Internetisms", 2002

[larchmont]

[QUOTE=larchmont]Hey, use the search button, n00b!

http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1866

n00b - Derogatory term for a player lacking in skill who is typically a recent addition to the community of the game at which they are being called a n00b. A term which has lesser acceptance today, primarily because of overusage and a lack of validity. Simply put, most players regard insults such as "n00b" as little more than juvenille attempts at offending another player.

Ironically, players who use the term "n00b" disparagingly are often themselves considered to be more of neophytes than those insulted.

Chronic users of this term will oftentimes excuse their usage of it by distinguishing the class of "n00b" into subgroups, such as temp n00b, forever n00b, and similar terms. These terms are, however, nowhere near as common as the original word "n00b", and there is no standard usage; the terms are rarely applied unless the term user is forced to distinguish the "subclasses" of "n00b". As such, primary usage varies from time to time and may be completely different from game to game. Terms may locally be common, but few global variations on "n00b" exist.

USAGE NOTE: A similar term, n00bshop, was originally introduced and defined as any server that contains a lot of "n00bs", as if it is producing them. This term is now used nearly interchangeably with "n00b" in some cases, but some view its usage as either satirical-only or irrelevant, and it is not used universally.

"Only a n00b could take theirself so seriously as to use the title unto others." -"The Unwritten Book of Internetisms", 2002
Oh yeah, Mr. eight hundred and sixty two posts???

You n00b!!!! :D

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So now its quantity over substance...

Gee, I guess you win :russ:

[tony4311]

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