Head of U.S. Honda to leave air bags behind, turn to gin and vodka
(LA Times Books)

The U.S. head of Honda is retiring to make gin and vodka with his sons. John Mendel, 62, executive vice president for the Japanese carmaker at American Honda Motor Co. in Torrance, told a group of dealers Monday night that he´s retiring. He goes out on a high note: Honda sales in the U.S. last...