Honda to offer hybrid, electric models in China

SHANGHAI - Japan's Honda Motor Co plans to introduce a number of new-energy models in China through its local partners to tap into the growing personal car market.

Takanobu Ito, Honda's president, has said his company will introduce three petrol-electric hybrids to China next year - the Insight, CR-Z and Fit.

The Insight will be marketed through a joint venture with the Dongfeng Motor Corp. The other two will be marketed through another tie-up with the Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd.