Honda to launch eco-car in 2011

The subcompact segment of the Thai market will likely be shaken now that Honda has confirmed the launch of its eco-car next year, the Bangkok Post reports. The introduction is expected to threaten other players in the same and similar segments, especially Nissan, which introduced its March eco-car this year. Building on the small-car concept showcased in India in January and in Thailand in March, Honda said the prototype represents “vehicle packaging” that is closer to the mass-production model. Based on this prototype, Honda will introduce two versions built on the same basic design. (November 11, 2010)