Honda chief eyes more exports from U.S.

Business Nov. 28, 2012 - 06:55AM JST ( 9 )

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jeff198527Nov. 28, 2012 - 07:16AM JST

What's so "unnatural" about Japan sticking with what works?
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Saulo AkazawaNov. 28, 2012 - 08:43AM JST

It is the new norm! This trend is happening for quite some time, a lot of manufacturing work if been done overseas to keep Japanese companies afloat. Hopefuly the yen will receade some more and we get to keep the production lines that have not left yet. Daydreaming again, I know!!!
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edbardoeNov. 28, 2012 - 10:38AM JST

Bought a new Honda Fit this summer. They make lots of Hondas here in Ohio, but my Fit was made in Japan, Dealerships have rows and rows of US made Hondas, but usually only one Fit or not even one in stock, They had to transfer mine in from another dealer.
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PsyopsNov. 28, 2012 - 10:45AM JST

@ jeff198527 - cuz its doesnt work anymore so no need to stick to it
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DogNov. 28, 2012 - 11:45AM JST

jeff198527Nov. 28, 2012 - 07:16AM JST

What's so "unnatural" about Japan sticking with what works?

It doesn't and hasn't since the prime ministership of Hosegawa. The only reason that it didn't show up earlier was because the government threw public money at the problem.
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laguy19Nov. 28, 2012 - 03:32PM JST

@ edbardoe In a couple of years, the Honda fit will be manufactured in North America, probably Mexico. So look to see more Fits in the future.
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Green PandaNov. 28, 2012 - 05:35PM JST

I think imports from the US are a good stop gap to increase profitability that the yen has eroded. Eventually Honda will seek to increase profitability even more and Mexico will benefit the most from this, although Thailand will also pick up some of their import business.
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globalwatcherNov. 29, 2012 - 02:57AM JST

This will be a new norm of Japan Inc regardless..
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René LeinfelderJan. 02, 2013 - 02:21AM JST

I want Honda Made in Japan not Made in USA!!!

Best wishes from Germany

rene