Honda Cars : Happy New Year 2009!!!! | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Let's hope that 2009 ends up a better year (economically) than the way 2008 ended up being.See you in 2009!All the very best from The Honda Port...

Honda Cars : Japans New Honda Zest gets Mugen'd | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Didn't take long for the new Zest Spark to get the special Mugen treatment.Source;http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/12/mugen-sports-up-honda-new-zest-minicar.h...

Honda Cars : GM and Ford Trucks Save Mans Life from Hungry Polar Bear | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

One animal I'd stay clear of....These pictures were captured during a deadly game of hide-and-seek between a hungry polar bear and an Alaskan man who stumbled into its path.The bear — the only species known to actively hunt humans — stalked the man as he left his job as a surveyor in Barrow, the northernmost town in Alaska.At first, he tried to hide behind the truck until, sensing his presence, the bear dived across the hood and pursued the man in...

Honda Cars : Scans of Official JDM Honda Insight Leaked | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Some scans have surfaced of Japans Honda Insight (same car we'll be getting here in North America). The production version but the brochure scans give us our first glimpse of the 2009 Insight's more conservatively styled rear-end along with the hybrid's interior which remains for the most part unchanged from the Paris Auto Show."The brochure that was uploaded on the Honda enthusiast site called Temple of Vtec also reveals a picture of the Insight...

Honda Cars : Japan's Honda ZEST gets a Facelift and is called the SPARK | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Looks like Honda Japan has decided to give the Zest a slight make over like they did with the Honda Element and the SC package. I am guessing that this is for the tuner market in Japan. This vehicle is alot smaller than the Element but like the FIT, it has alot of space and is a practical choise for a small car.Source;http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/29/japan-honda-zest-gets-extra-spa...

Honda Cars : National Post; Automotive predictions for 2009 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

David Booth, National Post Published: Saturday, December 27, 2008In an economic climate as topsy-turvy as this, even the bravest Nostradamus wannabes tend to get cautious. No one saw this automotive meltdown coming six months ago and you can bet anyone with even a semi-reliable view into the near-term future would be in high demand in Detroit, Tokyo and Munich.Thus, it is probably more determination (She Who Equivocates still would call it pig-headedness)...

Honda Cars : The hybrid wars heat up | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Found a interesting article on the Hybrid battle between Honda and Toyota.Honda's new hybrid throws down the gauntlet to Toyota JEREMY CATOFrom Friday's Globe and MailE-mail December 26, 2008 at 4:59 PM EST PHOENIX — Oil prices are going up. As I sit here writing about Honda's new hybrid, the 2010 Insight, on the desk next to me is the front page of The New York Times declaring that major oil and gas projects now being delayed are setting the stage...

Honda Cars : 2010 Honda Odyssey Van Pic? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Well, if this is truely a 2010 Honda Odyssey, then it doesn't look like they are changing much, at least from the outward appearance. In fairness, the van is so good right now - what do you do?!?Source;http://www.burlappcars.com/2008/12/2010-honda-odyssey.h...

Honda Cars : Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2008! | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from THE HONDA PORT...

Honda Cars : Funny Car Pic's | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

In light of all the 'doom and gloom' of the auto market, here's something to brighten up the day. Hope you get at least a smile from one of the...

Honda Cars : Ssangyong out of money, $77 million in the Red | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Wow, we are living in some harsh times with the current economic crisis in full swing and it appears that no matter where you are - if you are in the 'car business', you are in the front lines. I hope this becomes a lesson to other companies.Ssangyong Unable to Pay StaffKorea's smallest carmaker Ssangyong Motors on Sunday said it cannot pay December salaries, which were due on Wednesday. Domestic carmakers saw a steep drop in sales in due to the...

Honda Cars : Honda Warning, Fix the Yen or we Leave Japan | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

That's right, current economic times are forcing Honda to talk drastic measures.We're outta here!!!!Corporate posturing or not, Honda's Takeo Fukui made his opinions perfectly clear regarding the Japanese government's recent lack of currency manipulation. Fukui, CEO of Honda Motor Co., suggested that the yen's rise in value relative to the currency in the United States and Europe is causing major damage to the automaker, and he's willing to take...

Honda Cars : Giant Robot Attack!!!! 49ft ASIMO Float | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

If you thought Asimo falling down the stairs (aww, that's just not funny anymore! ;) )was funny, wait until this epic 49-foot-tall version of Honda's robot falls down during the Rose Parade, crushing dozens of bedazzled dancers.Yes, Honda made a nearly 50-foot-tall version of its not-so-nimble robotic friend, and it'll be heading down the Rose Parade route on New Year's Day. Also, it will be wearing a big top hat, which is a nice touch.Source;h...

Honda Cars : Q&A: Honda Lithium Battery, GS Yuasa Form Battery JV | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here's an interesting look at the behind the scenes of Honda....Honda Motor Co Ltd and GS Yuasa Corp reached a basic agreement on the establishment of their joint venture for the Li-ion secondary battery business Dec 17, 2008."We know that, under the current bleak circumstances, the key to survival is to further accelerate the development of advanced environmental technologies and offer them as attractive products to our customers," said Honda President...

Honda Cars : Honda outlines its green car future | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

It’s the time of year when most of us take stock of what’s gone before and evaluate our futures - and Japanese car maker Honda is no exception.Its CEO Takeo Fukui has outlined the steps that Honda is taking in the short-term to tackle the global financial crisis while also addressing the company’s long term green car commitments.According to Fukui, Honda will concentrate its efforts on the development of fuel efficient cars more than ever. He has...

Honda Cars : Chevy Suburban Crushes Honda Accord | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Well, I guess that's one way to do it. It amazes me to see stuff like this happen. Last time I checked, here in North America the only 3 cars not made here IN North America were the S2000, FIT, and the Civic Hybrid. All I can say is wow.Hilo, Hawaii (AP) - A Chevrolet dealer who tried to crush his Asian auto competition found the stunt a little harder to pull off than expected.Island Chevrolet general sales manager James Severtson arranged for...

Honda Cars : 2011 New VW Beetle to be more 'Manly' | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Well, here's my first VW only post! A friend of mine is a BIG VW fan, so this one's for you Griff!There has been a leak in the new details of the next-generation Volkswagen Beetle. Car Magazine is said that the 2011 Vw Beetle was going to be divided into two versions. Presently, however, the German carmaker has chosen on a new route. Initially, there would be a couple of Beetles; a diminutive scarcely large enough for a family, patterned on the...