Trim Levels and Colour Codes/Names for 2010 Honda's

Here are all the Trim Levels and the available Colour Codes for each;2010 Honda FIT DX/DX-AStorm Silver Metallic NH-642MCrystal Black Pearl NH-731PBlue Sensation Pearl B-548PMilano Red R-812010 Honda FIT LX (all of the above plus....)Taffeta White NH-578Tidewater Blue Metallic B-549M2010 Honda FIT Sport (all of the above plus....)Orange Revolution Metallic YR-579M2010 Honda Civic Coupe DX/DX-A (2dr)Taffeta White NH-578Alabaster Silver Metallic NH-700MCrystal Black Pearl NH731PPollished Metal Metallic NH-737MDyno Blue Pearl B-561P2010 Honda Civic Coupe DX-G/LX/EX-L (2dr) (all of the above plus....)Rallye Red R-5132010 Honda Civic Coupe Si (2dr)Taffeta White NH-578Alabaster Silver Meallic NH-700MCrystal Black Pearl NH731PDyno Blue Pearl B-561PRedline Orange Pearl YR-577P2010 Honda Civic DX/DX-A...

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2010 Honda Product Launch for Canada

Okay, so here we have the release dates for when the 2010 Honda's go on sale;2010 Honda FIT - December 20, 2009 (expect zero changes)2010 Honda Civic 2+4 Door - September 15, 20092010 Honda Civic Hybid - February 15, 20102010 Honda Insight - Already available2010 Honda Accord 2+4 Door - September 15, 2009 (same car, minor changes)2010 Honda CRV - September 21, 2009 (same car, really minor changes)2010 Honda Element - October 15, 2009 (same SUV, add of Pet Friendly model?)2010 Honda Odyssey - September 15, 2009 (same van, add of special edition cloth model)2010 Honda Pilot - Already available2010 Honda Ridgeline - August 31, 20102010 Accord Crosstour - Fall 2009 (expect this sometime in Sept.)Source;Honda Can...

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BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept

All I can say is....wow.• High-performance concept study with BMW ActiveHybrid technologyvisualising the dynamic performance typical of a BMW against the backdrop of future demands in sustained mobility. BMW Vision EfficientDynamics as a symbol for the future of Sheer Driving Pleasure in harmony with trendsetting efficiency.• Development aim: The performance of a BMW M Car and a highly emotional character combined with the fuel economy and emission management of a modern small car in the premium class. As a result, this unique sports car offers the most consistent rendition of the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy.• Innovative approach in the context of BMW EfficientDynamics: The exceedingly good balance of CO2 emission management...

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REPORT: Penske to close all Canadian Saturn dealers

Well, now we know, Saturn is truly R.I.P. here in Canada.Roger Penske's purchase of the Saturn nameplate and sales organization from General Motors is intended to make money, and the business case for keeping Canadian dealers is apparently poor. Half of Saturn Canada's 60 dealers had already decided to give up, while the remaining 30 stores were willing to try and keep going. Penske's decision to discontinue sales of the brand in Canada altogether will directly impact 2,000 people."Saturn has a passionate customer base and outstanding dealer network," Penske said upon the announcement of his purchase in June. "We want to build onto those strengths," he continued, and the Canadian operation must be more albatross than mint in the scheme of things....

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TOV: 2010 CR-V Owner's Manual Reveals Secrets Honda PR Won't Tell

The top pic is of the 2009 Honda CRV, the one below that is the 2010.The CR-V is receiving its MMC (mid-cycle model change) this fall, but Honda has been holding off on releasing any details until around September 10th. That's okay, because TOV member and supersleuth "Gary757" came across a pdf copy of the 2010 CR-V owner's manual recently and took the time to make some comparisons to the 2009 model. The manual contains several line drawings of the vehicle which reveal the changes to the front and rear of the vehicle. Check out this link for pic's of the rear;http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=850...

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Another Official Honda CrossTour Teaser

Above is the latest, below are the two previous. Source;Ho...

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Car and Driver spots the Next Gen Toyota 4Runner

2010 Toyota 4Runner Spotted Undisguised - Car NewsAmong cattle, myriad fried-food concoctions (including fried Coke), and plenty of truck-driving Texans at this year’s Texas State Fair will be the latest Toyota 4Runner. The Japanese automaker says the 2010 model will be introduced there on September 24, the day before the gates open to the public, and has released a teaser photo showing the new rig crawling on one very inclined rock. We can do one better: a crafty reader snapped these 4Runners with a cell-phone camera, giving us a sneak peek.The saying goes that everything’s bigger in Texas, and Toyota tells us the new 4Runner will indeed be roomier inside. This is likely thanks to new squared-off, slab-sided, blunt-nose looks. As seen in...

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Next-generation Mazda Tribute will be based on Ford Kuga

Mazda is preparing for the market to rebound by lining up several new vehicles with fuel-economic gasoline engines. Within two to three years, expect Mazda to launch an all-new Tribute based on the Ford Kuga crossover and a Mazda5 minivan with styling cues from the Nagare concept. Jointly developed by the two automakers, the current model Mazda Tribute is a twin of the Ford Escape. Both models were released simultaneously and reportedly, the future models of both vehicles will again be identical. However, Ford’s C1 platform, which was developed by engineers from Ford, Mazda, and Volvo, will be used. C1 currently underpins the stylish Kuga compact crossover sold in overseas, in addition to the Mazda3 and the European Focus. Expect the next-gen...

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2010 Honda Fit makes its debut

Here's another article on the 2010 Honda FIT, mostly for the US models, as far as I know, we're not slated to get the Navi in Canada.This is the 2010 Honda Fit, the five-door fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive small sporty car, which truly takes after its name and could “fit anything.” It’s interesting how it’s compact on the outside and yet, it’s incredibly spacious inside.Using multifunctional interior and high levels of refinement, the car offers multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations. For excellent outward visibility, the exterior design has a “super-forward aero-form” that contributes to its aggressive, sporty stance. The 1.5-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine produces 117 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 106 lb-ft. of torque at 4,800...

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2010 Honda Fit Performs with Style and Substance

Well, I don't expect any changes from 2009, but if I could be so bold as to offer 2X 'upgrades', Manual Height adjustment for the driver's seat and available Moonroof for the Sport!08/25/2009 - TORRANCE, Calif. -The 2010 Honda Fit, a perennial favorite of the automotive press and customers alike, offers value and versatility in a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient five-door package.Compact on the outside yet spacious inside, the Fit stands apart from other entry-level vehicles with its multifunctional interior and high levels of refinement. The exclusive 60/40 split rear Magic Seat® offers multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations - tall object mode, long object mode and utility mode - in addition to the standard five-passenger mode.The...

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Maruti-Suzuki New Zen Estilo Pictures | All New Estilo Photos | Latest Maruti Zen Estilo Pics, Iamages, Price

Maruti-Suzuki New Zen Estilo Pictures | All New Estilo Photos | Latest Maruti Zen Estilo Pics, Iamages, PriceMaruti-Suzuki India has launched facelifted model of Zen Estilo on Tuesday, 25th August, 2009. All new Estilo comes with new KB10 series engine which also serves in A-Star with BS-IV norms.The main advantage of new Estilo is it's milage of 18.2 kilometers to the litre. Maruti-Suzuki offers new Estilo with an introductory price of Rs 3.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).Maruti-Suzuki All New Zen Estilo Exteriors:Maruti-Suzuki All New Zen Estilo Interio...

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James Bond's New Submarine: The Acura NSX

Any cinephile petrolhead worth his salt will tell you underwater motoring requires the possession of a Lotus Esprit. But in the real world? As you see above, and in the epic video below, choose the Acura NSX.The Esprit’s status in underwater history was cemented in the wonderful chase scene from The Spy Who Loved Me, where Roger Moore drives his Lotus into the water where it promptly turns into a submarine:Here's the link to the video;http://jalopnik.com/5344319/james-bonds-new-submarine-the-acura-...

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New Teaser Released For 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

Its been official since early July that the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will arrive in showrooms this fall. But now Honda is running a teaser and countdown on its Future Cars site for the upcoming crossover/tourer previewing a September 1 'sneak preview' date, and it has also released a second teaser - a close crop of the headlight - via its Facebook page. The previous teaser showed part of the grille.In July's brief press release, Honda said the new vehicle will go on sale later this year. No other details were released, but spy shots show the new crossover has much in common with that other Japanese sedan-wagon combo, the 2009 Toyota Venza.The most likely powertrain options will be the current 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V-6 engines...

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2010 Honda CR-V Facelift: First Official Photos, Unveiling on Sep. 17

Above is Japans version of the CRV, below is a 2010 (left) and a 2009 (right) side by side.Turns out that the scoop photo of the refreshed 2010 Honda CR-V that we showed you back in May was the real-deal as this official shot of the facelift model that was published on Honda's Japanese website confirms. According to Honda, the updated CR-V will be revealed on September 17, which also happens to be the first day of the Frankfurt Motor Show - though, we don't know if Honda will actually unveil the SUV in Germany.It will take a trained eye to notice the extremely subtle cosmetic changes on the 2010 CR-V - at least in what concerns the front end as we don't have any other photos of the model. These include the larger upper grille that now features...

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Autospies Photographer catches Acura ZDX in the 'Wild'

We showed you the first real shots in the world of the Acura ZDX, now Ace spy photographer Fred Khaz caught a working prototype of the upcoming BMW X6 wannabe in Irvine today, at the cars and coffee show.Now that you've see it off the auto show turntable, has your opinion changed on this Acura in any way (Good OR BAD)?Source;http://www.autospies.com/news/SPY-SHOTS-Acura-Prances-Out-Working-ZDX-Today-In-SoCal-Has-Your-Opinion-Changed-472...

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Upcoming Toyota Prius Coupe to wear Italian design

Ah yes, just what the market's been clamouring for....It is a big step for the Japanese manufacturer, and according to Toyota president, Mr. Akio Toyoda, it will me an amazing result. The latest reports from Japan’s Best Car Magazine, revealed the fact the Prius Coupe will be designed by an Italian coachbuilder, possibly Pininfarina or Italdesign Giugiaro and the final product will be very close to the current Toyota Prius.For those who don’t know, the Prius Coupe is the response to the new Honda CR-Z which will be unveiled at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, and will go on sale in February 2010. A release date for the new Prius Coupe was not revealed but rumors show that 2010 will be the year when this new car will be unveiled!Source;http://...

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Honda to unveil electric car in US by 2015-Nikkei

Hmmm....Never say never.TOKYO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) plans to develop an electric car to debut in the U.S. market by around 2015 as tighter environmental regulations push demand for zero-emission vehicles, the Nikkei newspaper said on Saturday.A spokesperson for the company, Japan's No. 2 automaker, said it was developing an electric car but had not decided when to launch it.The company could also not comment on the Nikkei business daily's report, without sources, that a prototype of the car would be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October.The vehicle is expected to be around the size of a minicar, the Nikkei said.Other automakers such as Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE) have also announced...

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Road and Track's Gone but not Forgotten for 2010

Here's a nice article on some of the cars that will be 'retired' for 2010.2010 Automotive Hot List: Gone But Not ForgottenThe automotive world will be a poorer place for 2010 without these five cars.If you're up on your Honda S2000 knowledge, then you probably know two things: The first is that this high-revving roadster, first sold in late 1999 for the 2000 model year, was originally envisioned as a limited-edition model to commemorate Honda's 50th anniversary. The second is that after a 10-year model run (which, by the way, far exceeded the company's expectations — over 12,000 were sold worldwide in calendar year 1999, with 110,673 sold worldwide through 2008), the S2000 will cease production this year, the final car scheduled to roll off...

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Honda Drops Accord Crosstour Teaser Shot, Begins Countdown

Having already confirmed the name of its new Accord-based crossover, Honda is now starting the promotional campaign for the Crosstour with the release of the first teaser shot. It will be followed by more cryptic photographs over the next 11 days as the Japanese automaker wants to build some hype around the crossover prior to the vehicle's official unveiling on September 1st. The first image shows the Crosstour's front grille which is different than the one found on the Accord Coupe and Sedan models - if you just whispered 'big deal' no worries, we agree with you 100 per cent...Previous spy shots suggest that the Accord Crosstour looks like something that we'd feel comfortable describing as a "poor man's" BMW 5-Series GT featuring an elongated...

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