08-05-2023, 07:29 PM
From Gon in 6's post..
He went on to say that they accepted that U.S. sales would probably be fairly low but expected European sales to be stronger. But they knew that its lifespan would be limited, as Euro emissions would be tightening and an air-cooled inline four would not be able to meet future standards.
I wonder is that a statement is with the benefit of hindsight? I can't see that as being a great strategy from a highly succesful company like Honda. If the shareholders got wind of that at the time the board could be opened up to all sorts of scrutiny.
He went on to say that they accepted that U.S. sales would probably be fairly low but expected European sales to be stronger. But they knew that its lifespan would be limited, as Euro emissions would be tightening and an air-cooled inline four would not be able to meet future standards.
I wonder is that a statement is with the benefit of hindsight? I can't see that as being a great strategy from a highly succesful company like Honda. If the shareholders got wind of that at the time the board could be opened up to all sorts of scrutiny.