Honda Cars : Happy Halloween from the Honda Portal | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

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Honda Cars : SEMA: HPP Comes up with its own Trans-Am Camaro kit | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Nice!The last time we heard from Heide Performance Products (HPP), the Michigan-based tuner showcased a Daytona conversion for Dodge's Challenger. Keeping with the vintage theme, HPP is now ready to show its next pony car conversion - a Camaro-based Trans-Am kit - at this year's SEMA show in Vegas.As with all the other Firebird body kits out there (Lingenfelter's, ASC's, etc), HPP's version does its best to bring back the good-ol' days of the screaming...

Honda Cars : Honda, Hyundai issue anti-used-parts memos, junkyards object | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) issued a formal complaint letter with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against two car manufacturers, Hyundai Motor America and American Honda. Both companies released statements that warn against the use of recycled auto parts, and indicate that their use will void vehicle warranties issued by the companies. ARA said those statements and their threatened warranty refusals could be violations of the Magnuson-Moss...

Honda Cars : Honda Insight Gets Tweaked Stop-Start System, Revised MPG Numbers | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

All this is confirmed for the UK markets, not sure why it wouldn't come here in North America....Honda has made some improvements to the stop-start system on their Insight hybrid car, allowing drivers to keep the engine off for up to 3 times as long as previous years.Insights before 2011 could keep the engine stopped for up to 30 seconds, but new improvements for this coming model year allow for the engine to be stopped for as long as 90 seconds....

Honda Cars : CarScoop: Sneak Preview: Fortune Motorsports' SEMA-Bound Honda CR-Z | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

It's time for the tuning aficionados over at Fortune Motorsports to give us our first look at their customized Honda CR-Z that will be officially revealed at next week's SEMA Show. Even though this here picture is a computer generated rendering, the tuner claims its "almost 100% accurate" to what we'll see displayed on the floors of the Las Vegas Convention Center.The build incorporates a bodykit with front and rear spoilers, side skirts and race-like...

Honda Cars : L.A. auto show: Honda to reveal electric concept | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda will unveil an electric-vehicle concept on Nov. 17 at the Los Angeles auto show. It will be accompanied by a new platform that shows off Honda's latest plug-in developments.Honda Motor Co. Ltd. president and CEO Takanobu Ito will be at the press conference, marking the first time the company's global CEO has made a product reveal in Los Angeles.The show is expected to feature about 20 global reveals, organizers said on Wednesday.Source;htt...

Honda Cars : Consumer Reports: Honda, Toyota vehicles most trouble-free | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Sorry about the small pic, it's as big as I could find....DETROIT — The most problem-free cars and trucks are made by Honda and Toyota, but U.S. automakers Ford and General Motors are closing the gap in quality, according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports magazine.Ford and GM continue to narrow the disparity that once separated Asia-based automakers from their Detroit rivals. Large overhauls of American car companies in the last few years have...

Honda Cars : Honda Short Film on Sunday Nov 07, 2010 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As part of the "DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE" Documentary Series, Honda will debut its seventh short-film documentary, "Into the Unknown," at http://dreams.honda.com on Sunday, Nov. 7. That evening, a 90-second trailer for the new short-film documentary will air during the premiere of National Geographic Channel's "Great Migrations," an epic miniseries event that takes viewers around the world on the arduous...

Honda Cars : Inside Line: 2012 Honda Fit Hybrid First Drive | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

No immediate plans for this coming to North America....The Honda Hybrid We've Been Waiting forBy Peter Nunn, ContributorThere's little doubt that Honda has a mixed record with hybrids. The original Civic Hybrid was well received, but its successor never achieved Prius-like mpg, while more recent entries like the Insight and CR-Z have garnered complaints for their dynamics and styling alike. However, with the launch of the new 2012 Honda Fit Hybrid...

Honda Cars : Japanese car maker steps up efforts to reduce carbon footprint | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

There are more ways than just making enviro cars to be environmentally friendly....By Abigail L. HoPhilippine Daily InquirerMANILA, Philippines—Recognizing that vehicles are big contributors to pollution, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. is stepping up efforts to reduce its own carbon footprint by implementing various environment-saving measures in its Sta. Rosa, Laguna manufacturing facility.In a speech during the celebration of the company's 20th anniversary,...

Honda Cars : Honda’s Asimo Celebrates 10th Bipedal Anniversary | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

It’ll be ten years on the 31st of October since the day Honda Motor Company’s bipedal Asimo first successfully walked on his own two legs, and Honda plans to celebrate that special day with several events: Honda are creating a large collage and are soliciting submissions of photographs of people with Asimo or other Honda products, or drawings of Asimo; the Honda Welcome Plaza in Aoyama, Tokyo will have a five-day “Asimo Special Week” with demonstrations,...

Honda Cars : Cult Motorsport's Custom Challenger SRT8 Looks Evil | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Wow.... just when I thought the Challenger couldn't get any better looking....This Dodge Challenger built for Cult Energy drinks is set to debut in November at SEMA. Built with a one-off, hand-fabricated widebody kit, some Mopar forum fan-boys claim power output's in the 1000 horsepower range.Source;http://jalopnik.com/5671734/cult-motorsports-custom-challenger-srt8-looks-evilSource for pic's, check it out, way more photo's; [Not Bland Photogra...

Honda Cars : Honda India: 2011 Honda Brio City Car on Track | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Japanese automaker Honda is rumored to plan the launch of a new entry-level hatchback in India next year. This follows the release of a concept car codenamed CV2 that appeared at the New Delhi Auto Show in early 2010.The new small car that is set to conquer the Indian market is Brio, which means “funny small car.” This vehicle is likely to enter production next year for the Chinese, Indian, and Thailand markets.Honda Brio will reportedly be smaller...

Honda Cars : Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding Brake Master Cylinder Seal Recall: Selected 2005 to 2007 Acura RL and 2005 to early 2007 Honda | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

From what I understand, Honda used the same supplier as Toyota on this latest round of recalls....American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced a voluntary safety recall of 471,820 model year 2005 to 2007 Acura RL and model year 2005 to early 2007 Honda Odyssey vehicles to replace a seal in the brake master cylinder.Honda made this decision to prevent the unlikely failure of a seal in the brake master cylinder. It is possible for the seal to fail...

Honda Cars : 2011 Honda Element Provides Rugged Versatility Inside and Out | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I've heard from a pretty reliable source that Honda is seriously considering taking the Element off the market, which would mean no redesign....The 2011 Honda Element SUV stands ready for adventure with its wide-opening side cargo doors, a wipe-down utility floor and a multitude of seating configurations that range from lounge mode to maximum cargo mode.The purposeful interior offers a low load-in floor with flat surfaces along with a tall interior...

Honda Cars : JDM Acura RL Receiving 6A and New Tire Noise Silencer Technology | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The Acura RL is undergoing a mid-model refresh in Japan, where it is known as the Honda Legend.As far as we can tell from Honda's Japanese release (thanks, Google Translate), the Legend will soon be getting a six-speed automatic transmission. That transmission will pair to the 3.7-liter V-6 producing 300 horsepower in the U.S. version, with SH-AWD.The 2010 RL is rated 16/22 mpg city/highway. When the MDX -- with the same engine -- received the six-speed...

Honda Cars : Honda Design Concept: The Honda AIR | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda AirThe Honda Air concept is a vision of the future of lightweight and alternative fuel performance vehicles; a coastal cruiser for the aggressive lifestyle. Inspired by the modern roller coaster as well as skydiving wing-suits, the Air is powered by a compressed air and pneumatic regulator system. It utilizes turbo vacuums and external air-flow to regenerate tank pressure for extended range and increased boost for an estimated 100 miles. The...

Honda Cars : The Auto Channel: 2011 Honda Odyssey Review | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Honda Odyssey for 2011By Thom CannellSenior EditorDetroit Bureau The Auto ChannelWhy does Honda have the guts to develop an all-new minivan when GM and Ford have abandoned the market? Though sales have dropped, annual sales of half a million per year makes the minivan market larger than many and, one supposes, profitable. And why does Honda think it can outsmart perennial leader Chrysler? That is the story.Today’s minivan intenders and prospectors...

Honda Cars : RBM Camaro to muscle into SEMA 2010 | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

I think I just drooled all over my keyboard.... this looks so hot....Graphic artist Jon Sibal designed this Camaro for RBM - one of 5 of his designs which will make it to the SEMA 2010Thanks to graphic artist Jon Sibal for his BMW M3 DTM rendering yesterday which gave us an idea of what BMW's return to that racing series may look like.Now, this 2010 Chevy Camaro for Raging Bull Marketing is a model that Sibal has designed himself. It is one of 5...

Honda Cars : Burlapp Find: 2012 Honda FIT Extended?!? | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Huh?!? Not sure if this makes sense but here it is anywayz.... Source;http://www.burlappcars.com/2010/10/2012-honda-fit-extended.h...

Honda Cars : Euro 2012 Honda Civic Drawing | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Nice find from Burlap....Source;http://www.burlappcars.com/2010/10/2012-euro-civic.h...

Honda Cars : 2012 Toyota Yaris pics leaked | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Looks like a big improvement over the current Yaris, hope they do something to that dash as well....Toyota is getting ready to present a new generation of its Japanese domestic market Vitz supermini, which we will come to know (with a few changes here and there) as the 2012 Yaris.For this reason, Toyota launched a mini site teasing the new car through some cropped images and text, which unfortunately, is in Japanese - any help with the translation...

Honda Cars : Honda Odyssey Commercial: The Van Beckons | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

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Honda Cars : HondaJet Program Update Released at 2010 NBAA | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

- Ground function testing underway on first conforming flight test aircraft- Static stress testing in progress on second conforming aircraft- Third conforming flight test aircraft in production- Production cockpit and cabin releasedHonda Aircraft Company, Inc., today released at the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention an update to its HondaJet advanced light jet program, including the announcement of ground testing underway...

Honda Cars : 2011 Honda Odyssey: Up Close and Personal | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Wow, I got to say, Honda has really out done themselves with this one. I would hate to compete against this van. I am really impressed.Here are some short form notes that I came away with;-the 3rd row seats are even easier than the outgoing model with only one step needed to fold the seats into the floor.-the 2nd row seats not only slide forward and back, but also side to side 'wide mode' (approx 2 inches), so when you have the plus one seat in...

Honda Cars : Sony's Gran Turismo 5 Delayed.... Again | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

PlayStation 3 racing mega-series creator explains why the most anticipated racing game in history won't be out on Nov. 2If you didn't know better, you'd think it was April 1st: Gran Turismo 5 delayed indefinitely, will be out sometime "this holiday season," but more than that, Sony can't say. That's the nightmare scenario fans who've already waited years faced yesterday when Sony's Taku Imaski confirmed the suspension from the game's original already...

Honda Cars : Det News: Groundbreaking Chevy Volt is buzzworthy | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Here's a really good article on the Chevy Volt....By Scott BurgessNo one can screw up a good thing like General Motors Co., the U.S. carmaker with the innate ability to magically unravel silk purses into a sow's ear faster than a website can post an outlandish headline.Sadly, as editors and reporters around the world attempt to understand planetary gear sets (hint, the sun gear is in the middle), half shafts and high-speed generator motors, the 2011...

Honda Cars : Road & Track: Next Gen VW Beetle Spied! | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Hmmm, not sure what to think of the 'normal' windshield rake....Spy photographers have captured images of the next generation New Beetle coupe undergoing road testing in Germany. A lower roofline and re-profiled tail offer hints that Volkswagen is planning to boost the retro appeal of the next Beetle, while also providing a welcome increase in usability and rear passenger comfort.The New Beetle has always been about nostalgia. Unfortunately, our...