Honda Cars : The Honda Portals Updated look | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Thanks for your patience while I updated the layout of The Honda Portal. I thought it was time for something new. What do you think?(sure have come a long way from where I start...

Honda Cars : Honda FIT Hybrid: Honda new hybrid to be cheapest one in Japan | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

* Hybrid cars becoming low-margin game for car makers-analystTOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co 's (7267.T) new hybrid car will cost one fifth less than the cheapest hybrid on the Japanese market, according to a newspaper report -- a move that may make hybrids low profit margin models for automakers.The new car will cost around 1.5 million yen ($16,570), making it the cheapest hybrid in Japan when it goes on sale this autumn, the Nikkei business...

Honda Cars : Honda S2000 successor to be a mid-engine hybrid | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Patent filings in Japan by Honda suggest that the automaker is working on a new roadster to take over where the Honda S2000 left off, according to Autocar. The application says the car will use "an engine being fitted to a centre frame," suggesting that the rear-wheel drive car will be mid-engined.The magazine believes this model will be a hybrid, though that is speculation based on Honda's ever-changing corporate strategy. As S2000 sales dwindled...

Honda Cars : Retro Take for 2012 New VW Beetle Design Study | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Hmmph....I like it....There's a lot of speculation going around about whether or not Volkswagen will introduce a second generation of the New Beetle. Either way, independent designers from all four-corners of the world are continuing to offer their take on how a 2012 New Beetle should look like.This here design study for a New Beetle MkII was penned by our Brazilian friend Eduardo Oliveira, who you may remember from previous concepts like the 2012...

Honda Cars : Toyota to launch two new hybrid sports cars: MR2 and Supra | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

According to the latest reports it appears that Toyota is ready to built two hybrid sports cars: a successor to the MR2 and a reborn Supra.First of all, we have the MR2 which is set to receive a hybrid powertrain based on a 1.5-liter petrol engine, just like the Honda CR-Z, which uses a 1.5-liter engine capable to deliver 102 hp but also an electric motor which develops an extra 20 hp. Apparently, the MR2, which will make its debut in 2013, was set...

Honda Cars : Rendered Speculation: Reader-penned Acura TL Sportwagon | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

With the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon now on sale and the Acura TSX wagon coming this fall, Autoblog reader Andrew decided to try his hand at producing a five-door version of the larger TL sedan.By merging the roofline of the seven-seat MDX crossover with the body of the midsize sedan, Andrew has created what to our eyes is a fairly handsome sedan... well, at least those of us in the minority that actually like the look of the standard TL. The D-pillar...

Honda Cars : Honda Accord Receives New Styling and Increased Fuel Economy for 2011 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

EPA fuel economy goes up to 23/34 city/highway mpg (+2/+3) on some models; more features and a new Accord SE Sedan model to debut06/24/2010 - TORRANCE, Calif. -Set to go on sale in mid-August, the 2011 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe receive significant updates including improved fuel economy, enhanced exterior and interior styling and the addition of a new leather-equipped Special Edition (SE) trim level. Available as either a sedan or a coupe in 4-cylinder...

Honda Cars : Honda’s Ito Defends Efficiency Lead as Hyundai Gains | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

By Makiko Kitamura and Alan OhnsmanJune 23 (Bloomberg) -- Takanobu Ito became a star at Honda Motor Co. with his work on the NSX sports car, the company’s most powerful model. Now, as chief executive officer, he’s focusing on fuel efficiency as Ford Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor Co. threaten Honda’s leading position in North America.While Honda’s fleet is rated the most fuel-efficient in the U.S., Ford’s Fiesta subcompact gets up to 33 miles per gallon...

Honda Cars : Consumer Reports: Point/counterpoint: Fresh air in new sunroof trends | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Interesting take on things....Point: More and more automakers are installing large glass roof panels that can’t be opened. If I have a big sunroof letting light in, it makes me want fresh air, too. I’m a big moonroof fan, and initially liked the idea of these larger open roofs.But after living with several, I’ve found they’re usually too noisy to open on the highway and only really useful on back roads. Plus, if you don’t use the sunshade, they add...

Honda Cars : The Cars.com Top 10 American-Made Cars | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Cars.com's American-Made Index rates vehicles built and bought in the U.S. Factors include sales, where the car's parts come from and whether the car is assembled in the U.S. We disqualify models with a domestic parts content rating below 75 percent, models built exclusively outside the U.S. or models soon to be discontinued without a U.S.-built successor.In today's global economy, there's no easy way to determine just how American a car is. Many...

Honda Cars : Toyota’s Top Test Driver Naruse Killed in Car Crash in Germany | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

June 24 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp.’s chief test driver, Hiromu Naruse, was killed in a car accident yesterday in Germany, the world’s largest automaker said.Naruse, 67, died following the accident near a test track, the New York Times reported yesterday, citing the German newspaper Rhein-Zeitung. A Bayerische Motoren Werke AG vehicle driven by another test driver was involved in the accident, the cause of which is still unclear, according...

Honda Cars : Me too!: 2012 Hyundai Veloster expected to breach the 40 mpg barrier | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I can't help but think that what Honda and Toyota took 50 years to achieve, Hyundai is trying to accomplish in a short amount of time, alot of this seems rushed, only time will tell. Their cars are sure looking nicer, I'll give them that, and only time will really tell if they are on the right track. Competition's healthy though.Hyundai’s upcoming small sports coupe will pierce the 40 miles-per-gallon barrier, according to Hyundai Motor America president...

Honda Cars : 2011 CR-Z SI or electric versions not in Honda’s plans | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda’s 2011 CR-Z model will start selling on August 24 in the US. Honda revealed that pricing is estimated to range from under $20,000. (US)Honda also said that it isn’t planning to produce an Si variant or an electric version of the CR-Z and that a federal tax credit will not be offered with the sporty hybrid coupe. In response to an e-mail query, Honda spokesman Chuck Schifsky said that the CR-Z will not qualify for an alt-fuel federal tax credit...

Honda Cars : Globe and Mail: 2010 Honda Accord: Accord a choice selection | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Choosing a family sedan is a daunting task.There are way too many choices, including the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata and the Volkswagen Jetta – to name just a few. So when it comes to narrowing down your choice, a good option is to turn to the best-sellers like the Honda Accord to find out what all the fuss is about.The 2010 Honda Accord sedan comes in a number of trims. The base LX model...

Honda Cars : Honda Reveals New 2011 Odyssey | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda revealed its fourth-generation Odyssey minivan Thursday in an online news conference from its research and development center in Ohio.The location for the conference was important because the new 2011 Odyssey, which will be released in the fall, is the first Honda van developed by a team of engineers in the United States. It will be built at the same plant in Alabama where the current Odyssey is assembled.The new minivan looks sleeker. It has...

Honda Cars : First Look: Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Is a Blast to Drive. No Really | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Hybrids are many things. Efficient, yes. Practical? Sure. Attractive? Hmm, well, maybe. Sporty? You're kidding, right? No one in their right mind would call hybrids sporty.Until now.Honda delivers much-needed excitement to eco-friendly driving with the CR-Z, an attractive, affordable hybrid that's a genuine hoot to drive. It isn't, contrary to the buzz, the second coming of the venerable CRX and you aren't going to see it tearing up any tracks, but...

Honda Cars : 2011 Honda Ridgeline Changes for Canada | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be the same as the 2010 with the exception of colour changes, no word on those yet, stay tuned....*UPDATE* Here they are.... From Concept to RidgelineHonda's approach to building a truck was to start with a clean slate and create a unique and integrated overall package with distinct advantages that make it a comfortable people hauler, a confident cargo transporter and a practical everyday driver. Traditional truck buyers...

Honda Cars : Report: There will be no 2011 Honda CR-Z Si or electric-version | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

During a press conference held earlier this month for the 2011 Honda CR-Z, the Japanese automaker confirmed that there will be no Si version or an electric-version of the company’s new sporty hybrid hatch.When asked whether Honda would be interested in doing a high-performance version of the CR-Z with an Si badge on it, Honda’s U.S. executive vice president of sales, John Mendel, said that there is “nothing official.” As for as an electric-version...

Honda Cars : Honda to Fuse S2000 and Beat Into One | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Small, Rear-Drive, Mid-Engine Roadster on the Drawing Board The Honda S2000 was recently killed and the Honda Beat 660cc minicar of 1991 all but forgotten, but in a strange comeback story, they both may live again -- fused into the one car. We have just caught word from a source close to Honda that the company is busy at work 'molding' the two together in a radical new project that is taking shape inside the halls of Tochigi's R&D Centre just...

Honda Cars : 2011 Honda Odyssey Video Press Conference Remarks by Art St. Cyr, Chief Engineer and Steven Frey, Principal Engineer Honda R&D Americas, Inc. | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

06/17/2010 -Art St. CyrHi, I'm Art St. Cyr, Chief Engineer of the 2011 Honda Odyssey.I'm here with a member of my development team at Honda's R&D Center in Ohio to tell you about the all-new Odyssey coming to Honda showrooms this Fall.This fourth generation Odyssey is the first one developed by a team of Honda engineers in the U.S. and it will be built exclusively at a Honda plant in Alabama.But that's only one reason we call this vehicle an...

Honda Cars : 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Fact Sheet and Pics | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Wow, finally!06/17/2010 - DENVER -The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey seeks to redefine the concept of the minivan with its aggressive stance and sporty "lightning-bolt" beltline. The lightning bolt not only provides an exclusive appearance, but also adds increased visibility for third-row passengers. New interior features add more convenience for families, while available entertainment technology introduces high-definition connectivity and split-screen...