Honda targets 3 pct rise in U.S. sales in 2007

DETROIT, Jan 7 (Reuters) Honda Motor Co Ltd is targeting U.S. sales increase of 3 percent in 2007, President and Chief Executive Takeo Fukui said on Sunday.

The sales increase will be driven by higher demand for its Civic mid-size sedan, Fit compact car and CR-V sports utility vehicle, Fukui told reporters on the sidelines of the North American International Auto Show.

Honda expects overall auto industry sales to be flat in 2007 compared to the previous year, he added.

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