Dick Colliver Civic Quotations

Despite fierce competition in a declining segment, sales of the all-new Civic continue to post gains. In addition, with best-ever monthly sales of more than 6,500 units, Ridgeline posted sales gains in 10 of the last 11 months to finish the year on target.

The American consumer is rediscovering cars and the timing for the all-new 2006 Civic couldn't be better.

As the Civic has moved gradually up-market, it has left room for a new entry level model (for Honda).

As the Civic has gradually moved up-market, it has left room in our lineup for a new entry-level model. With the introduction of Fit in April and all-new CR-V this fall, along with continued momentum from the new Civic and other key models, we're projecting Honda Brand sales of around 1.3 million in 2006, which would make it our 11th consecutive record year.

The Civic hybrid is no problem and selling very well, but we're going to re-evaluate our posture on the Accord hybrid.