John Mendel Quotes (8 Quotes)

Judging by the vanity plates in California - 'Saving More,' 'Low Mileage' - hybrid is a badge of honor that people want to wear. Hydrogen is the path to the future. But, on the way to hydrogen, hybrid is an alternative.

I believe it's constantly good to be paranoid. If I'm not worried about Toyota (Motor Corp.) or the Koreans, I'm worried about the Chinese. I think that sets up a pretty good framework for how you need to operate.

I'd rather see GM healthy. I'd rather see Ford healthy. I think it's hard on the industry when you've got competitors that are in crisis. It's not good for our business. It's not good for their business.

It is a car worthy of its legacy.

As the definition of luxury evolved over the last 20 years, so did consumer tastes for luxury vehicles. As a result, from 1986 to 1996, we saw two major shifts. First, the domestic luxury share fell dramatically, and second, Japanese luxury vehicles accounted for nearly one of every four new luxury vehicles sold.

To make it really work, the cost has to be cut in half. The cost of the batteries is very high. We fortunately control the cost of the CPU, the electric motor.

For 2006, the Civic underwent the most radical transformation in its 33-year history. It is a cornerstone of the Honda lineup, and we're delighted that Motor Trend has recognized the new levels of styling, performance, technology, safety and value that characterize the new Civic. Customers have validated our direction too, as evidenced by strong sales of the new model.

Even though you try to take a position of quiet leadership, there are those times when you need to come out and help that along a little bit. So I think we can probably be a little bit more upfront.