Honda Cars : 2008 Honda Inspire Modulo Concept pic's | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

http://www.autoblog.com/ has a nice article on the 2008 Honda Inspire Modulo Concept vehicle, here are a few snap shots with a link to more. The Honda Inspire is the North American Honda Accord, just sold in Japan.Here's the link;http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/28/tokyo-auto-salon-08-honda-inspire-modulo-conce...

Honda Cars : Popular Mechanics; The Case for Diesel: Clean, Efficient, Fast Cars (Hybrids Beware!) | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I stumbed across a good article via AutoblogGreen for 12.28.07 about "Hybrids, beware of diesels". I find this interesting since Honda has been really bringing the developement of 'clean diesel' engines to the forefront. Here's a link to a previous post of mine;http://bestscoops.blogspot.com/2007/09/clean-diesel-to-north-america-2010.htmlHere are some highlights of the article;-Most Americans have a bad impression of diesel cars. We think of them...

Honda Cars : 2008 Detroit Auto Show Preview, Toyota's A-BAT Concept Compact Truck | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Well, we're slowly starting to get some sneak peaks at what the Detroit Auto Show is going to showcase, and this one's from Toyota. I've never wondered if you married a Honda Element with a Honda Ridgeline before, but in case you have, I think this would be a pretty close rendition. Jokes aside, it's a pretty cool concept.The uni-body pickup has a four-foot bed that can be extended two feet forward via a fold down mid-gate and another two feet back...

Honda Cars : 2009 Toyota Corolla Reviews Pouring In | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Well, we're starting to get a clear picture of what Toyota is bringing to the table to compete with the Honda Civic, and it looks like it's going to be a nice car. Here is a review of the top of the line 2009 Toyota Corolla Sedan Automatic Transmission. I can't wait for this car to come out, it's just going to heat an already hot market up!What Works: Interior packaging and presentation; satellite navigation; enormous trunk with 60/40 split-fold...

Honda Cars : New Designated Honda Hybrid coming in just above the FIT for Pricing | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Interesting read on www.egmcartech.com today;“The real competition has just begun,” Honda CEO, Takeo Fukui said. “Until now, it has been an image-based competition, not a business-based competition.”Fukui said that Honda will approach the hybrid-war by attacking the pricing. The hybrid-only model that is expected to hit the market in early 2009 where pricing is expected to be below the Honda Civic Hybrid and right above the Honda FIT.Honda hopes...

Honda Cars : Register a Miracle | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I know this is completely unrelated to Honda News, however this is very near and dear to the hearts of everyone I work with. This is just to bring awareness to a challenge one of my co-workers, Cameron Kent and his family are going through at this time of year. It's really something like this that puts life into perspective, and we should all take time to be reflective of what we have. Our prayers go out to the Kent family. Here is the article;REGISTER...

Honda Cars : Mugen Tuning pkg for the Honda Accord/Inspire | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The Honda Inspire is Japan's version of the North American Honda Accord. The famous Honda tuning firm, Mugen, which was formed by the son of Honda Motor Company founder, Soichiro Honda, present their tuning package for the upmarket targeted sedan. Consisting of the usual body kit components, front and rear bumper fascias, side skirts, grille and rear deck spoiler the Mugen Inspire also receives strut assemblies, brake rotors/calipers and stainless...

Honda Cars : Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Honda Portal | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I know I am a little early on this, but I am not sure if I will have time to post this as I will be away on holidays, so, have yourselves a Merry Christmas and Happy Holida...

Honda Cars : Detroit Auto Show 2009 Honda Pilot Update | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Well, I know this isn't saying much, but it's an update in the least;"Of course, the RA isn’t the only hotly awaited debutante at Detroit. Also due is the Pilot small crossover from Honda which will see its next-gen avatar in Detroit. Like the new next generation CR-V launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, the new Pilot too will pack in a lot of design cues. Apart from improved safety, fuel efficiency and a clutch of new convenience features,...

Honda Cars : 57mpg 20 yrs ago from Honda? Who knew.... | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Twenty years ago the car that got the best mileage in the nation was a real techno-wimp compared to what's on the road today. It wasn't even a hybrid. But it got better fuel economy than any car sold now - even the Toyota Prius.Looking back at the 1987 Honda Civic CRX shows us why cars use so much more gas today and about the trade-offs we've had to make.The CRX HF got an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 57 mpg gallon in highway driving....

Honda Cars : New Hybrid Announced for Honda | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda will launch a long-awaited, hybrid-only model in 2009. Honda plans on producing 200,000 of the new hybrids per year from the company's Suzuka plant in western Japan and will sell them initially in North America, Europe and Japan. They'll be equipped with a new lightweight motor which will assist the gasoline engine and be offered at a "more affordable price level" than currently available hybrids such as Honda's own Civic and Toyota's Prius....

Honda Cars : Mobile Magazine gets Confirmation that North America gets a New NSX for 2010 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

While certain Japanese fans are still drooling over the Nissan GT-R, Honda is about to steal some of that supercar thunder back. Honda has just officially confirmed that they are working on a new version of the NSX supercar and it will make its debut sometime in 2010.Here's a link to the full article by Michael Kwanhttp://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/354/C141...

Honda Cars : How the -VTEC with 3-stage Advanced Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) Works | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine available in the Accord Sedan is the largest and most powerful engine ever offered in a Honda passenger car. It builds on technologies that have been developed and refined on previous Honda power-plants. With its 60-degree V-angle, the Accord’s V-6 engine is inherently very smooth and has compact overall dimensions that allow efficient packaging within the vehicle. The V-6 with automatic transmission incorporates...

Honda Cars : 2009 Honda Pilot Rendering 'Panoramic Roof' could be a Reality | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

2009 Honda Pilot Rendering w/panoramic roof. UK Honda CRV w/Panaoramic roof. I stumbed across something that I didn't know in one of the forums at http://www.hondapilot.org/ . The CRV is available in the UK with a panoramic roof. So, this leaves me to believe that this has a shot at being a reality. Although here in North America I can't see it being on the Honda and not the Acura. Again, food for thoug...

Honda Cars : Honda on the Cover of the latest Japanese Magazine X | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Stumbled across this a little while age, didn't think it was too news-worthy, but had a second thought. Now, even though it has a "H" logo on the car, let's not forget that the Acura lineup in Japan is badged under Honda. So, this could be the new RL for all we know. However there has been speculation that this could be the face of the new 2009 Honda Pilot. It does have a front grill of a Honda truck, but then again the new 2008 Honda Accord...

Honda Cars : Honda Cleans up in the U.S. News and World Report 2008 Car and Truck Ratings | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Just click on the car to get the full review.CARSSmall CarsBest Affordable Small Cars#1 2008 Honda Fit#2 2008 Honda Civic#3 2008 Honda Civic HybridSee Full ListBest Upscale Small Cars#1 2008 Volkswagen GTI#2 2008 Audi A3#3 2008 Acura TSXSee Full ListMidsize CarsBest Affordable Midsize Cars#1 2008 Honda Accord#2 2008 Honda Accord Coupe#3 2008 Toyota CamrySee Full ListBest Upscale Midsize Cars#1 2008 BMW 3-Series#2 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe#2 2008 Lexus...

Honda Cars : The New Knight Rider | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here is the official Shelby Knight Rider CarHere's what could of been....I couldn't resist, here is a pic of the new KnightRider. I know this may be old news to some of you, but apparently NBC is moving forward with a new KnightRider TV show. Anyway, I personally think it is sacrilege for this car not to be a TransAM. The Origin...

Honda Cars : How Close will the 2009 Honda Pilot Rendering be to the Production Model? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here is a shot of the rendered MDXHere is a shot of the production MDXAs most of you know already, there has been a 2009 Honda Pilot rendition released that is creating some buzz in the industry. Alot of people are wondering how accurate this rendition will be to the actual production model. One can only guess, however as some of you will remember a similar picture was released from Acura on the highly anticipated MDX redesign, and it was pretty...

Honda Cars : Honda Element WINS First-ever DogCar of the Year Award | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here's one for all you dog lovers out there (me included). A website http://dogcars.com/ has rated the 2007 Honda Element as 'Best Overall' for being pet friendly. Here's what they had to say;Best Overall: 2007 Honda ElementLove or hate the look, no matter: The Element is as good a DogCar as could possibly be imagined. From its versatile interior to its anti-noseprint windows, everything about the Honda Element has dog-lovers howling with happiness....

Honda Cars : 2009 Honda Pilot Rendering and Official Honda Press Release | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Well, we didn't have to wait long for a little more information on the upcoming Honda Pilot. Here is what the official Honda Press release had to say;12/12/2007 - TORRANCE, Calif. -A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot will be unveiled at the January 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.The prototype will convey design features of the more boldly-styled, next-generation...

Honda Cars : 2008 Detroit Auto Show, | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

This is the Cobo Centre where the show is being held.Here's a link to the official site. http://www.naias.com/Default.aspxThe 2008 North American International Auto Show, the Detroit Auto show, is drawing near. This is going to be a big show for Honda, as everyone is expecting to see the 2009 Honda Pilot Concept vehicle. Expect the Honda Pilot Concept vehicle to be a sharp indication of what the new production model will look like.The show runs through...

Honda Cars : Comparison Test: 2007-2008 V6 Family Sedans; 2008 Honda Accord VS 2008 Chevy Malibu VS 2007 Toyota Camry VS 2007 Nissan Altima | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Edmunds Engineering Editor Jason Kavanagh did a nice write up comparing the 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Sedan, 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Sedan, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ V6 Sedan, and the 2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 sedan.Each of the four entrants chosen for their comparison test represents the highest available trim level, and each is also packed with nearly every available option and an overachieving V6 power plant driving the front wheels. Heck, the...

Honda Cars : Introducing NEW 2008 Honda Odyssey DX Trim Level for Canada | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

New for 2008 is a Canada-exclusive Honda Odyssey DX trim that provides minivan buyers with high value, a fuel-efficient V6 engine, and a full complement of safety features. Honda sees some new opportunities to expand the Odyssey sales, here are the recent developments that have Honda excited;-The recent launch of the new Dodge Caravan and like has generated new interest in the minivan catagory.-Ford has discontinued the Freestar minivan for 2007...

Honda Cars : AJAC Announces 2008 Honda Accord as one of the Canadian Cars of the Year 2008 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) is an association of professional journalists, writers and photographers whose focus is the automobile and the automotive industry. The majority of our journalists test-drive, and report on, new vehicles on an on-going basis in various media across the country. The contenders are NEW cars only, so, redesigned or new entries qualify only.2008 Canadian Car of the Year Vehicles in contentionSmall CarsFocus SE Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Saturn Astra - WinnerSubaru Impreza SedanSuzuki SX4 Sedan Family...

Honda Cars : Next Generation Honda / Acura NSX | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here's a sneak peak of what the next generation Acura (Honda pretty much every where else) NSX may look li...

Honda Cars : How the Honda RealTime 4 Wheel Drive Works | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The CRV and the Element both use the RealTime 4WD system, different from the Pilot and the Ridgeline's VTM-4 Lock (which I explained in an earlier article). Here is how it works (technical explanation); The CR-V’s 4-wheel drive system is designed to best match the majority of driving situations that SUV’s realistically encounter. The fully automatic Real Time 4WD system enhances the CR-V’s all-weather and light duty off-road capabilities when driving...

Honda Cars : Some Cool Honda Element Pic's | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Things have been pretty quiet as of late, at least on the Honda news front, so, I put together some cool pic's on the Honda Element. Enjoy.A cool tuner with a logo H25.Ah, a Element Woodie, brings back memories of the old 'Grilwald' Vacation movies.I have a fever and the only cure is more wood paneling!Surprisingly hot.A pop up roof. Cool idea.Some person on ebay had this wheelchair accessable Honda Element.A full Moonroof would be a nice final...

Honda Cars : Honda's Alabama Plant Tour closed until January 01, 2008; Working on the 2009 Honda Pilot? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here's something interesting, the Odyssey / Pilot factory in Alabama is closed for tours due to "special projects". Could this be the heavily guarded 2009 Honda Pilot? If it is, they are either still retooling for full production or have even begun initial production. The secrecy could be due to the redesigned Pilot for the 2009 model year. Factories do close for retooling for new models and this could also be getting the 'concept' ready for the...