Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (ADR) (HMC)

Most people took the last 2 years off from building houses or buying cars. Are we suddenly going to use fewer of them? Owens Corning (OC) integrates this pent-up building demand with the possibility of increased energy efficiency. This is similar logic to buying Honda (HMC), although TM or F would probably work just as well. The dual reasoning is essential with these green energy plays as it is looking increasing likely that people in general, that is Homo sapiens the species, is not socially designed to think outside the benefit of his family or local tribe. If the total destruction of our civilization and death of 50% of humanity within 50 years were irrefutable, still over 40% of our senate would find a way to deny it if it was inconvenient. Hopefully those of us who are older will at least die well-off before then. This is not meant to be political, just an observation on mass human behavior.

They make great, dependable products and people realize that.

This stock doesn't seem to move much even on big days. The way the dollar has been acting vs. the yen, and the negative reports in the car sector after cash for clunkers, makes me think its going to hang around the 31-32 dollar mark.

Superior.

solid company but will not take off until dusts settle down

a good automarker

Strategically, I like Honda, for 2 reasons:
1) they are (I think) the only company with a natural-gas powered production car
2) they have an operating fleet of hydrogen test cars in the LA basin
Short term is likely to be tough, competing with hyrbids from F and Toyota

Toyota-wanna be, doomed to an existence of mediocrity. Things will only get worse for honda once the convergence of crisis (financial, oil etc) gets really going.

Honda makes motors that run great for a very long time. Selling a superior product ensures success.

Nimble management; engineering prowess; made in USA with many lines; diversified in areas where pent-up demand will break free in 12 months or less.

a good auto company

Honda is Japans No. 2 automaker. They have tons of great cars and tons of buyers,

Fuel efficient cars, great scooter line appealing to an ever expanding customer base who are very fuel conscious, and stylish, reliable motorcycles for the unfoolish.

Honda always tends to do welll

Great cars. They really make great cars. Known for their fuel efficiency. GM is dying. Its not like people are gonna stop buying cars.

The automobile industry is completing its move to Asia, which makes perfect sense as 2nd-tier developing economies tend to excel in manufacturing. US demand for cars will fluctuate, but Asian demand should rise.

Honda isn't quite a Toyota, but between the two, I see them as controlling the auto industry for decades to come.

Should benefit from troubles in US auto industry, and increasing wealth in Asian region. Solid brand & product with strong design vision that I believe will erode into Toyota market share in coming years.

In the 90's the reason North American youths bought a Honda was because of SPOONS,MUGEN, and the import scene(custom scene)
Today the reason North Americans bought a Honda is the balance of performance and fuel mileage from the manufacturer.
As long as fuel prices stay high Honda will benefit!!!