Honda Cars : Honda and the Future of the Automobile | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

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Honda Cars : CarScoop: 2012 Toyota Prius Alpha Hybrid Minivan Scooped? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Hmmm, interesting....Carscoop reader Nick K. had an opportunity to snag what may very well be the first spy photos of the long-anticipated minivan version of the Prius, rumored to be called the Prius Alpha.Spotted out in California following a new Lexus CT200h with its logos covered, the camouflaged minivan seen here - said by Nick to be "about the size of a Mazda 5" - appears to be wearing a Prius-esque front fascia and doesn't look to fit anywhere...

Honda Cars : Is the US ready to accept diesel? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

By: Glenn Brooks, Monday, September 27, 2010, AutomotiveWorld.com "Hybrids are costly and although sales are strong in the US and Japan, globally they are not so successful. Of the 60 million vehicles built a year, just 1% are hybrids."So said Mazda president and CEO Takashi Yamanouchi at the New York auto show earlier this year. With its sole hybrid model, the Tribute HEV, having recently been withdrawn from the US market due to disappointing sales,...

Honda Cars : General Motors to Sell a Diesel Powered Car in North America | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I hope that if this car actually comes about that it is a success, then maybe companies like Honda can bring their diesel products over here to North America....General Motors has confirmed that it will sell a diesel-powered car on U.S. soil in the future. According to Ward’s Auto, the source of the news is none-other than GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens. The use of a diesel would mark the first time in almost three decades that a diesel car was sold...

Honda Cars : Next-Gen Acura Legend (RL) a Go | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

There were reports that development of the next-generation Acura RL was postponed, but Honda president Takanobu Ito has confirmed that it’s all go for Acura’s next full-size luxury car. Many have pointed to the current RL’s V-6 engine as the weak point in the car’s equipment lineup, saying V-8-power and smoothness are necessary to compete in this segment. Therefore, the next RL will feature Honda’s large displacement hybrid powerplant under its hood....

Honda Cars : Freak Segway accident kills company owner | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

LONDON - The British millionaire businessman who owns the firm Segway has been found dead at the bottom of a cliff with one of the two-wheeled electric scooters near his body, police said on Monday.Jimi Heselden, 62, who bought the U.S.-based firm, and who was also chairman of Hesco Bastion, was discovered in a river near Leeds, northern England, on Sunday.The incident, described as a freak accident in the media, was not being treated as suspicious....

Honda Cars : Euro Honda: Honda Jazz Hybrid, Fully Flexible | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The world debut of the Jazz Hybrid at the Paris motor show will offer the first opportunity to see that Honda has added IMA hybrid technology to the innovative hatchback while still retaining the flexibility of its unique folding Magic Seats.Importantly in the Jazz Hybrid the integration of the hybrid system into the car has not diminished the interior space, with the boot floor remaining at the same level as the current 1.2 and 1.4 Jazz models....

Honda Cars : Road & Track: Honda Contemplates a CR-Z Convertible | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

September 24, 2010 by Sam MitaniWe have reported about the possibility of an S2000 successor for many months, and now we’re hearing reports that it may indeed happen, but not in the way we previously imagined. Our sources in Tokyo have told us that Honda is putting a priority on adding a sports car in its lineup; the execs feel that a sports car is a necessity to uphold its brand image. While there have been many debates and arguments within the...

Honda Cars : 2012 Honda Civic Interior Inspired by Honda's Open Concept | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Just an observation really, the top photo is of the "Open Concept" in 2008 and the bottom one is of the spyshot from www.vtec.net with Brenda Priddy....Spyshot Source;http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=924...

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

Minivan on display this weekend at Georgian College Auto ShowBARRIE - The 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan will be making its Canadian debut this Friday (Sept. 24) at the 25th annual Georgian College Auto Show in Barrie.The Odyssey, which is set to go on sale Oct. 22, will be on display at the Honda exhibit Friday from noon until 6 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 25 and 26) it will be on display from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Georgian College’s Barrie campus...

Honda Cars : Honda Takes Over Times Square for First-Ever 3-D Launch of All- New 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

09/23/2010 - NEW YORKHonda held the first-ever takeover of Times Square in 3-D technology today to support the launch of the all-new CR-Z sport hybrid coupe. Spanning five blocks of Times Square, the event marked the first time 3-D footage was broadcast to the public space. As a part of the takeover, Honda ran 3-D CR-Z commercial footage on the Times Square HD Spectacolor screen (located on Broadway between 46th and 47th Street), displayed several...

Honda Cars : Honda working to address environmental challenges | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

By Masahiro Takedagawa, For The Calgary HeraldBased on our commitment to innovation and original technology creation, Honda is working to help address the world's environmental challenges, such as global climate change, emissions reduction and energy sustainability. Honda is taking a comprehensive portfolio approach that involves advanced powertrain and energy technologies for the near and longer terms. Honda's unique strategy also includes further...

Honda Cars : Honda Commercial 2010, Impossible Dream 2 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

This is one of Honda's best commercials....

Honda Cars : Consumer Reports: Why you should buy a 2010 Honda Odyssey now! | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

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Honda Cars : Opel Meriva Concept | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I understand that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but whoa, this is officially the ugliest prototype i've ever seen.... Source;http://visions-autos.sport24.com/596288/Design-retour-de-la-Porte-Suicide-et-de-la-porte-Coulissan...

Honda Cars : AMS Terra Brings the Space Invader Theme to Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Coupe | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

This is AMS's take on the new Honda CR-Z hybrid sports coupe/hatch, and it's called the Terra. The CR-Z, which already looks nice as a cute little sporty hybrid, has been dropped on 19-inch RAYS Versus Torismo Rechente one-off rollers that have been finished in piano black and pearl white.The front of the car gets a new front bumper - with or without a license plate holder- and some "eyeline garnish", while both front and rear fenders have been widened...

Honda Cars : Honda to overhaul sourcing method for emerging markets push | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

(Reuters) - Honda Motor Co will overhaul its sourcing strategy by ditching its one-spec-fits-all method on global car models to better compete with Hyundai Motor and others in emerging markets, an executive said on Tuesday.Honda, Japan's No.2 automaker, has until now used a common blueprint for components on cars built and sold globally for efficiency's sake, and to offer consumers around the world the same specifications for those models.But Masaya...

Honda Cars : Car and Driver: 2011 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Honda Fit, 2011 Mazda 2 - Comparison Tests | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Most drivers in Europe motor around in small, efficient hatchbacks without feeling like failures. But here, in America—the hell with the gas bill—size still matters. On the Continent, the social stigma that’s attached to driving a very small car isn’t as virulent and deprecating as it continues to be for many drivers in the U.S.So Ford is trying, once again, to take the edge off that particular shame with its latest Fiesta—a snazzy-looking, Euro-transplant...

Honda Cars : TOV & Priddy: 2012 Civic Sedan Interior Spied! | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here is a link to 2X spyshots of the next gen Honda Civic's interior....http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=924038Here's what Brenda Priddy's team has to say accompanying the spyshots....SPIED INSIDE & OUT:'12 Honda Civic!! Honda engineers had been trying very hard to hide the interior of the 2012 Civic from us, but today we got lucky and can REVEAL the next-gen interior!Our photos show that the center stack now appears more oriented towards the driver. We can also see the dual-pod setup on the dash has undergone a redesign. Almost...

Honda Cars : 2012 Honda Civic to be unveiled in Detroit | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda Canada invited some auto writers to a media roundtable the other night, looking for feedback on what the consumer is thinking.While we emphasized the demand for technology that works as simply as the iPhone and iPad (and connects to them too) as well as more clean diesel engines, the more interesting news of the night was the confirmation the 2012 Honda Civic will be unveiled this fall at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.Calling...

Honda Cars : Jason Priestley stars in Car show for HBO | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Okay, those of you that have been following my blog, know that I don't post questionable content, however, I have to make this one exception, there is a new show coming out starring (Canadian) Jason Priestley (yeah, yeah, of the original and much better 90210 fame) playing a sleazy/likeable used car guy and by the trailer it looks like it should be darkly funny (trust me, being in the car biz for the last 8yrs - you'll see a book outta me some day). I am all about supporting 'home-grown' talent and I really hope that Priestley's new show works....

Honda Cars : 10Best Surprise: The Honda Accord May be an Oldie, But It’s Still a Goodie | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

We’re spending the week driving 60-plus new cars in order to decide our 2011 10Best list. When that many cars are gathered in one place, many of which we haven’t driven before, there are bound to be some unexpected discoveries. Be sure to check back throughout the week for more 10Best surprises, and look for our annual 10Best issue to hit newsstands on December 7.I’d love to tell you that the shockers at 10Best are the cars I’d most like to write...

Honda Cars : Honda Confirms Next-Gen Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicle | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

by Brian MoodyIn Translogic episode 6.2 we took a look at one of the cleanest yet most obscure green cars sold in the U.S., the 2011 Honda Civic GX. The GX is just like every other Civic, except that its engine burns compressed natural gas (CNG) rather than gasoline.Honda confirmed to Translogic that when the company redesigns the Civic for its ninth generation, there will be a Honda Civic GX. Since the GX sells in such small numbers, there was speculation...

Honda Cars : More 2011 Honda Odyssey Information for Canada | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Trim LevelsLX The LX trim replaces the entry-level DX trim - adding more content at a lower price point;Standard Features (All Trims):-Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)-9-way Power Driver Seat-Privacy Tinted Glass-Battery Management System-One Mortion 60/40 Split 3rd Row Magic Seat-VSA-Traction Control w/Brake Assist, ABS, EBD, and 6 Airbags-Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOther LX Features:-229-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Audio System with 5 Speakers-17"...

Honda Cars : Hydrogen Honda arrives in the UK | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

With all this talk of the Electric Vehicles, it's nice to take a look at what Honda is pursuing....Richard Scott takes a look at the Honda ClarityA fuel cell car claimed to be the world's first to come off a production line has come to the UK.The Honda FCX Clarity uses hydrogen to generate electricity, which then powers the car.The carmaker sees it as the future of motoring, insisting hydrogen is better than batteries that need to be very heavy to...

Honda Cars : How Fast Can You Really Charge Your Plug-in Car? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here's a pretty interesting read and puts a little more perspective on why Honda hasn't aggressively pursued this avenue....By Nick ChambersTue Aug 31, 2010 12:28am EDTWe are quickly approaching the launch dates of the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt-the first two globally-distributed and mass-market plug-in cars the world has ever seen. Beyond those two groundbreaking vehicles, every major automaker has now committed to delivering some sort of plug-in...

Honda Cars : We’ll See the New Toyota RAV4 EV Soon | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Interesting....I think by borrowing tech from Tesla will help them pass GM's Volt in the race for a viable EV....By Chuck SquatrigliaThey are keeping very, very busy at Toyota, where engineers are frantically developing the RAV4 EV and the brass promise to deliver the plug-in Prius and a slew of new hybrids within two years.The most tantalizing tidbit was a tweet saying the new RAV4 EV makes its worldwide debut at the Los Angeles auto show in November....

Honda Cars : Next Gen Honda S2000/S3000 Rendering | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Not sure what to think about a Honda logo on the front of a 'Mazda Smile'.... not the prettiest front end renderings that I've seen but the rest of the car looks hot.... Source;http://www.woodyscarsite.com/2010/09/20-honda-s2000.h...

Honda Cars : Credit Rating Initiation: Honda Motor Company | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Morningstar is initiating credit coverage of Honda HMC with an issuer rating of A+. Our credit rating focuses on the industrial operations but also considers the relative health of the firm's finance subsidiary. Honda's ratings benefit from its strong liquidity and somewhat more diversified product portfolio relative to some of its peers. The firm's good Business Risk score also encompasses Honda's impressive size and focus on producing vehicles...

Honda Cars : 2012 Honda Civic Coupe for US market spied | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The Return of Sporty StylingBy Michael GauthierOur spies have managed to catch several new images of the US-spec 2012 Honda Civic Coupe.Undergoing hot weather testing in the American southwest, the coupe features a dramatic roofline (strikingly similar to the Chevrolet Cobalt coupe) and longer rear windows which may have a BMW-like Hofmeister kink. The front end is heavily camouflaged, but it seems to be an evolution of the angular design theme...