Honda Cars : Honda Ends U.S. Motorcycle Production | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Did not see this coming....In a strange juxtapositioning of the auto and motorcycle industries -- and a business decision that marks the end to an era -- Honda Motor Co. Ltd. this week said that after three decades, it ended production of motorcycles made in the U.S.The Honda of America Manufacturing Marysville, Ohio, motorcycle assembly plant was in 1979 the start of the company's manufacturing footprint in the U.S. The HAM site eventually expanded...

Honda Cars : Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CDTi EX - Short Take Road Test | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Ah! Stop the madness! Bring this car to North America!For all you Manual Transmission die-hards, look at the lower middle console....A diesel CR-V proves to be one stingy little trucker.BY JARED GALL July 2009When you’re talking trucks, diesel power trumps all. With their mountainous torque, diesels put up huge numbers for towing, and the engines also deliver (relatively) small fuel-consumption figures and—in a more recent development—low emissions....

Honda Cars : Honda starts building flex-fuel City sedan in Brazil | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

This won't make it's way over here in North America anytime soon....Honda Begins Production and Sales of City in Brazil SÃO PAULO, Brazil, July 24, 2009 - Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. (HAB), Honda's automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, began sales of theCity FFV (Fuel Flexible Vehicle) in Brazil. The production of the model is underway at HAB's plant. The company is planning to begin export of this model to Mexico and other countries...

Honda Cars : Class-Leading MDX Takes Luxury, Style, Performance and Technology to the Next Level for 2010 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

TORRANCE, Calif. – The award-winning Acura MDX luxury SUV sets even higher standards in 2010 for styling, performance, technology and safety. For 2010, the MDX features a fresh new exterior look, revised powertrain that includes a new 6-speed automatic, chassis refinements, more comfort, and improved technology along with the introduction of an all-new Advance Package— making the class leader even better."Already considered by many as the benchmark...

Honda Cars : Honda Canada: 2010 Honda Odyssey Changes Confirmation | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

When Honda engineers set out to update the current generation Honda Odyssey, they faced the challenge of improving on a vehicle that raised the bar not only in the traditional measurements of minivan performance – safety, space, comfort and utility – but went a step beyond to deliver a more personally rewarding experience for the passengers and driver alike; a vehicle that changed the definition of minivan excellence through attention to detail in...

Honda Cars : 1970's Dealers Choice, the board Game! | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I just about fell out of my chair laughing at this one! Oh those crazy 70's.... (I might just have to find a copy of this game, it sounds too funny to pass up!)During my Malaise Era childhood, my sisters and I would often set up the card table for an acrimonious, hatred-filled session of the classic 1971 Parker Brothers used-car-selling board game Dealer's Choice.I hadn't thought about this fine game- a staple in the Martin family during the mid-1970s-...

Honda Cars : Much-Jumped 1987 Hoonda Accord For Sale For $250, Stunts On 13s! | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Just when you think you've seen it all....We've seen a lot of hoons here, but this may be the best classified ad we've ever seen for a hoonmobile. This Utah Hoonda has seen plenty of hang time!Yes, this '87 Accord (go here if the ad disappears) is now for sale, and it's a proven desert jumper! Why would anyone sell such a great car? According to the seller, "Reason for selling: it's too damn ballin for us. We want to tone it down a bit and maybe...

Honda Cars : 2010 Acura RDX Facelift Appears on Official Site: Subtle Cosmetic Changes and new FWD Model | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

A couple of weeks ago we showed you a series of photos that supposedly depicted the redesigned 2010 Acura RDX. While the Japanese automaker has yet to release an official statement, Acura went ahead and posted a full gallery as well as initial details and prices on the 2010MY RDX on its public website. On the outside, the RDX has received Acura's controversial corporate grille along with a new front bumper and new trim for the lower part of the rear...

Honda Cars : The Warranty Direct Top 100 Most Reliable Used Cars Of The Past Decade | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

1 Honda Accord2 Subaru Forester3 Mazda MX-54 Mitsubishi Carisma5 Toyota Yaris6 Honda Civic7 Nissan Almera8 Honda CR-V9 Toyota RAV410 Nissan Micra11 Lexus IS 20012 Mazda 62613 Jaguar X-Type14 Toyota Landcruiser15 Volvo S/V4016 MINI (BMW)17 Suzuki Vitara18 Mazda 32319 Toyota Carina E20 Saab 9-521 Lexus LS40022 Ford Ka23 Rover 4524 Hyundai Lantra25 Mercedes SLK26 Citroen Xsara27 Ford Cougar28 Subaru Impreza29 Skoda Octavia30 Audi A431 Nissan Primera32...

Honda Cars : Britain's Most and Least Reliable Brands | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The growing availability of information afforded by the internet will ultimately make all entities more accountable, whether they're made of flesh and blood, or bricks and mortar and concepts. Corporations will need to change if they are to survive in this coming age of accountability and automotive manufacturers in particular will need to reassess their communication strategies. Despite the financial magnitude of an automobile purchasing decision,...

Honda Cars : Toyota Thinking About Building a Honda CRZ Competitor? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Could this be part of the proposed Subaru-Toyota sports car venture? It could certainly make sense.Rumors of a Prius coupe from Toyota have been floating around for at least a couple of years – to no avail. However, now that new Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has decreed that Toyota needs some excitement in its lineup, and Honda has announced that the production CR-Z coupe will debut this fall, a real Prius coupe may finally gain some momentum. A new rendering...

Honda Cars : New Infiniti M Coming On August 14th- Do They Have To Go For Broke With A RADICAL Design Change? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

They sure are all over that GT-R style....mind you....who could blame them.Infinity just announced they will do something a little different when they debut the next 'M' at Pebble Beach on August 14th.Rather than having the real car on display, they have created a virtual 3/D display of the car (holographic?) that will resemble the real car from afar.Sounds cool and different for a change.This is a pivotal time for Infiniti and our opinion this new...

Honda Cars : 2010 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Toyota Prius | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

With its Prius, Toyota has dominated the hybrid scene for the last five years. The Prius has even been used to transport movie stars to the Oscars. But just in time for its 2010 model update, Honda comes along with a scrappy little competitor. Honda got in on the hybrid game early, too, but hasn't been as successful as Toyota. It's first Insight, a high mileage hybrid two-seater, was discontinued in 2006. For 2010, Honda comes out with a brand-new Insight that looks nothing like its namesake. Instead, it's a four-door hatchback, just like the Prius....

Honda Cars : Honda speeds up Insight update | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda is fast-tracking an upgrade to the Honda Insight to counter the threat posed by the new Toyota Prius.With the Prius now trumping the Insight’s 85mpg with 107mpg in the same Japanese test cycle, sources in the cars’ home market say Honda engineers are being put under pressure to improve the Insight and close the gap.While economy will take priority, it’s believed that Honda will also take another look at the chassis to try to refine the Insight’s...

Honda Cars : Next Gen Acura NSX Rendition | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here's a picture that I don't remember seeing before on the proposed Next Generation Acura/Honda NSX, which is now rumoured to be a V6 Hybrid. So, I thought I'd pass it on....Source;http://www.burlappcars.com/2009/07/nsx-reborn.h...

Honda Cars : Canadian Driver: Modern Classics: Honda Prelude, 1979-2001 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

First Generation Honda Prelude Second Generation Honda PreludeThird Generation Honda PreludeFourth Generation Honda PreludeFifth Generation Honda PreludeThe first Honda cars to reach North American shores in the early 1970s were anything but exciting, but the Civic and Accord would prove to be reliable and fuel-efficient alternatives to what other manufacturers had to offer – notwithstanding their tendency to rust out in Canadian winters.Honda offered...

Honda Cars : Nissan planning to offer wireless charging for its upcoming EVs | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Now, this sounds cool....Not only is Nissan developing a wireless charging bay, it also hopes to one day let electric cars charge as they are driven over a series of plates installed into the surface of designated lanes on the roads and highways, The Guardian reports.The wireless charging system borrows from the concept of inductive charging, similar to the electromagnetic field technology used to charge an electric toothbrush. Nissan’s Zero Emission...

Honda Cars : 7Tune: New Honda NSX To Become “Super Hybrid Sports” | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

After rumors surfaced that the NSX project would be put on hold last December, we’re now told the new Honda flagship’s development is steaming ahead despite some big changes.We’ve been told the new NSX has been steadily progressing since the test car’s appearance at Nürburgring last year where it pulled off some promising lap times. Where things get tricky is that the project now seems to be more like an exercise in parts sharing to create what Honda...

Honda Cars : Inside Line: Comparison Test: 2010 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Honda Accord | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Alot of good things said about both makes;A Product of Their TimesBy Erin Riches, Senior Editor EmailDate posted: 07-20-2009If you understand the limitless desire of Americans for personal space, then you understand the thinking behind the 2010 Ford Taurus Limited and 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 with Navigation. Taurus and Accord may be iconic midsize-sedan nameplates, but now the badges are on large-car rumps.Officially, the 2010 Ford Taurus and 2009...

Honda Cars : 2010 Acura ZDX Interior Picture | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Source;AutoblogHere's the link to my previous post on this with more pic's;http://bestscoops.blogspot.com/2009/07/all-new-acura-zdx-4-door-sports-coupe.h...

Honda Cars : TOV: New Honda president says FR sedans (and V8s) are out | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Who would have figured that July 20th would have held more than a single newsworthy story, but it's not even lunch time on the west coast and we're already up to our third item of the day.On a normal Monday I probably would have come across this sooner but I'm actually hurtling down the freeway somewhere outside of Lexington, KY as I type this.This is apparently all over the blogs already, but in case you missed it, Automotive News ran a story earlier...