Honda CEO Ito takes responsibility for Civic's U.S. troubles

Honda CEO Takanobu Ito: "The ultimate responsibility rests with me."

By:

Mark Rechtin

November 30, 2011 05:00 AM

TOKYO -– Honda Motor CEO Takanobu Ito today took personal responsibility for the redesigned Civic's poor reception and sales performance in the U.S. market since its April launch.

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