CEO Says Honda Not Falling Behind in Technology

Takanobu Ito with Acura NSX concept.

DETROIT – Besides suffering a disastrous year in 2011 where its global output and sales were hammered by natural catastrophes, Honda is facing criticism that it is falling behind in the introduction of new technologies such as gasoline direct injection and 6-, 7- and 8-speed transmissions.

For instance, a direct-injection 4-cyl. engine and 6-speed automatic transmission will be available for ...

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