Premier Launched New SUV Rio | Priced at Rs. 5.25 to 6 Lakhs | Premier Rio Photos, Picture, Images

Premier Aut Limited (PAL) re-enterd the market with the launch of compact SUV "Rio" in India on 28th October, 2009. Premier Rio launched wit a very attractive price of Rs. 5.35 lakhs for entry model and Rs. 5.95 lakhs for top end model and compete with Maruti Gypsy and Mahindra Scorpio.The Rio is powered by a 1489cc turbodiesel engine by Puegeot’s TUD5 technology producing a maximum power of 64bhp@4000rpm and 152Nm@2250-3000rpm with Bharat Stage III norms and milaege of 16 KPL. The colour variants will be red, white, silver, black and blue.Premier Rio Price:Rs 5.25 lakh for the base version without air-conditioning and power steering.Rs 5.50 lakh for the mid-version with A/C and power steering.Rs 5.95 lakh for the top of the line model with...

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Insight Hybrid Vehicle Wins Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car of the Year 2009-2010

TOKYO, Japan, October 29, 2009 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the Committee of Japan Automotive Hall of Fame had awarded its Car of the Year 2009-2010 to the Insight hybrid vehicle. The NonProfit Organization cited the following three factors in conferring the award on the Insight:1. The strategy of affordable pricing Honda used in marketing the hybrid Insight2. The Insight's balance of driving performance and environmental performance3. The balance of performance and fuel economy at cruising and higher speeds offered by Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), Honda's original hybrid systemDesigned to set the standard of compact cars for a new era, the Insight combines outstanding environmental performance based on Honda's original hybrid...

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All-New TSX Sport Wagon to Arrive in Fall of 2010

Well done Honda, now if this could have only had the 'H' on it....TORRANCE, Calif. - 10/28/2009Acura announced today the addition of a TSX sport wagon to its 2011 vehicle lineup. Arriving at Acura dealerships in the Fall of 2010, the TSX sport wagon will be based on the popular TSX sports sedan, which features balanced performance, advanced technology and bold styling.Additional information on the 2011 TSX sport wagon will be announced at a later date.For media information and high-resolution photos of all Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.Source;http://www.hondanews.com/categories/793/releases/5...

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Honda and Toyota Top Reliability Survey, but Ford Closes Gap

Consumer Reports has released results from its annual car reliability survey, which will be published in the December issue of the magazine.According to the survey, Honda and Toyota continue to have the most reliable vehicles, but Ford is very close behind. The magazine said Ford’s performance in the survey “dispels the notion that only Japanese manufacturers make reliable cars.”Leading the way for Ford were the 4-cylinder versions of the Fusion and its sibling, the Mercury Milan, which were judged to be more reliable than two old standbys, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The Lincoln MKZ, a luxury version of the Fusion, also bests the Lexus ES and the Acura TL.In fact, 90 percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles in the survey were found...

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Honda Rises After Almost Tripling Profit Forecast

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co., Japan’s second- biggest carmaker, rose the most in three months in Tokyo trading after almost tripling its full-year profit forecast on increasing sales in China and Japan.Honda gained as much as 4.9 percent to 2,985 yen and traded at 2,965 yen as of 9:39 a.m. in Tokyo. Japan’s Topix index fell 0.1 percent. Honda expects net income of 155 billion yen ($1.7 billion) in the year ending March 31, compared with an earlier forecast of 55 billion yen, it said in a statement yesterday.The carmaker raised its full-year forecast for global vehicle sales 3.2 percent to 3.4 million after governments spurred demand by offering car buyers rebates and tax cuts. Honda increased second-quarter sales in China and Japan,...

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2011 Subaru Coupe: Speculative Renderings and Rumors for AWD and Turbocharged Engines

The Toyota FT-86 coupe concept was only just introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show last week, but the internet-grapevine is already abuzz with speculation and chatter on its Subaru twin. These new speculative renderings of the Subaru-badged coupe that are based on Toyota'sFT-86 concept model were published in the latest issue of Japan's 'Best Car' magazine. The CGI's are accompanied by rumors of all-wheel drive and a turbocharged boxer engine for the Subie.However, let us remind you that when Toyota and Subaru first announced that they jumped into bed together to give birth to an affordable pair of compact sports cars, the two Japanese automakers were pretty clear about both models featuring a rear-wheel drive setup.Here's what the two companies...

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2011-2012 (beyond?!?) Next Generation Honda Civic; What do you want to see?

The buzz is starting to get louder as information starts to see the light of day on North America's Honda Civic redesign. The latest news is "....Tanai ordered his engineers and designers to scrap their plans and redesign the next-gen Civic to be smaller, cheaper, lighter and more fuel efficient." Hmm. Smaller. How much smaller do they mean? I think it's the right size already, but, what do I know.Here's a chance for you to speak your mind by adding a comment towards what you think the Civic should change and add. The comments can be any information that you've heard to just dream ideas. Besides, who knows, maybe Honda's listening.I'll Start Off;-Bluetooth available in non-navi models (even if you have to add it as a installed accessory).-XM...

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Honda Goes back to the Drawing Board for a smaller, lighter next-gen Civic

If you introduced an '80s-era Honda Civic to its modern counterpart, it couldn't recognize what it's become. But after decades of growing dimensions, Honda's going back to the drawing board for the next-gen Civic.The change in direction was reportedly ordered last year before the global economy took a nose-dive by product chief Tsuneo Tanai who observed a rise in oil and raw metal prices. Once the financial sector hit rock bottom, the Civic emerged as a strong player, out-selling the Ford F-Series pickup as the number one vehicle in the United States in May 2008. Not satisfied with sitting back and seeing how things shape up, though, Tanai ordered his engineers and designers to scrap their plans and redesign the next-gen Civic to be smaller,...

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To put it mildly, sales of the Honda Accord Hybrid never quite set the world on fire. Regardless, Japan's second largest automaker is reportedly hard at work developing its proprietary Integrated Motor Assist hybrid platform so that it can once again be used to power larger vehicles like the Accord.To make it all work out, Honda is adding an extra electric motor to the mix for a total of two, both of which will be more powerful than the single pancake motor used in the current Insight and Civic Hybrid. Also on the menu is a lithium ion battery pack to replace the current nickel metal hydride unit, with added capacity to allow for electric-only operation.Word on the street (or at least the Nikkei daily newspaper in Japan) is that Honda might...

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Honda CEO says the decision to quit Formula 1 was absolutely necessary

Honda CEO Takanobu Ito says he has no regrets withdrawing from Formula One racing last year, saying that it was necessary for the company’s survival. Honda’s former team, now named Brawn GP, had won both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships this season.When asked by reporters whether he had misgivings for pulling out of the sport, he said that after its withdrawal, it saw its team doing “extremely well” because of the efforts it put into the team. Ito took over Honda in June from his predecessor, Takeo Fakui, who had made the decision to quit F1. Ito said that he believes it was the correct decision. Ito explained that the company’s love for F1 racing had never waned but that its first priority was the company in light of the global...

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Honda Civic Type R MUGEN Confirmed for UK at £38,599 OTR

British tuners Mugen Euro will build up to 20 units of Honda Civic Type R Mugen, a "road-legal super hatch." The car will receive 240PS from the 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine, a 20% gain over the untuned version."Each Type R MUGEN will be an exclusive, hand-built race car for the road," said Mugen Euro VP Hiroki Toyoda. "When we launched the Civic Type RR saloon in Japan, we sold out of all 300 units in just six minutes. Given the interest we have already had from car enthusiasts in the UK and abroad, we hope to repeat that achievement."The car will be hand-built in the U.K., with engineers installing new camshafts, pistons, intake, and exhaust. The car has a limited slip differential, a nice feature for some of Great Britain's windier roads....

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Jalopnik: The All-Acrylic Lexus LFA Looks Cold As Ice

So cool that it needs no explanation....This transparent sculpture, by Japanese architect Scu Fujimoto, displayed at Milan Design Week earlier this year, of the new $375,000 Lexus LFA super car just revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show is stunning. Old, yes, but still stunning.What's most impressive about the piece is details like the seats, instrument panel, engine and the suspension can all be seen. According to Lexus, the sculpture is constructed from transparent acrylic boards that have been sanded and polished. All we know is it's simply epic. Source;http://jalopnik.com/5389872/the-all+acrylic-lexus-lfa-looks-cold-as-...

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Edmunds: Tire Test: All-Season vs. Snow vs. Summer

I often get people asking me what the difference between Winter Tires and All-Seasons, here's a great article explaining how things work, pros, and cons.Will It Grip or Will It Slip?It's a chilly February morning in northern Minnesota, and a broad expanse of groomed snow stretches before our thermally booted feet. We're standing on the 54-acre snow VDA (Vehicle Dynamics Area) at Automotive Enviro Testing (AET), a company that builds and maintains a sprawling, snowy proving ground in Baudette, Minnesota, each winter for those bent on testing the performance of cars and tires in winter conditions.And testing tires on snow is precisely why we're here. It's Step One of our quest to quantify the differences among three types of tires (summer, all-season...

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Honda Aircraft Company Announces Major Milestones for Its HondaJet

Does it come in Red?....-Major structural assemblies for first conforming aircraft completed-Production avionics suite debuts-First flight of Advanced Systems Integration Test Facility accomplished-In-flight Entertainment System availability confirmed-Flight ReadyTM Maintenance Service Program announced-Construction of HondaJet production facility has commenced-FedEx® logistics partnership formalisedOctober 21, 2009 - Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., announced at the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention significant milestone achievements for its HondaJet advanced light jet program, including the completion of major structural assemblies for the first conforming aircraft. Also announced were the selection of a significantly...

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Canadian Driver: Honda Civic – 36 years in Canada

Alliston, Ontario, Honda PlantBy Paul WilliamsPhoto Gallery:Honda, Alliston, OntarioWhile many vehicle models (and some manufacturers) come and go, the Honda Civic celebrates its 36th anniversary in Canada in 2009, where it has been an unequivocal success story.The first year for Civic in Canada was 1973, with the company selling 747 1973 models here. Annual sales in Canada have risen to 72,463 Civics in 2008, at which time it was the best selling vehicle (cars or trucks) in the country. It was also the top-selling passenger car in Canada for the 11th consecutive year.Another milestone, the five-millionth vehicle rolled off the assembly line at Honda Canada’s Alliston, Ontario manufacturing plant in April, 2009. Fittingly, it was a Honda Civic....

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Honda Design Explain Changes to Production CRZ

For the first time in its history, Honda invited a select group of North American media to pay a visit to its design studio this week following the Tokyo Motor Show. While we didn't see any secret new cars today, we did sit down for a chat with Nobuki Ebisawa, general manager of global design for Honda. Among other things we discussed the design of the new CR-Z hybrid sport coupe.Honda unveiled an updated concept version of the CR-Z at the show that is actually a very thinly veiled version of the production model that will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. The new concept remained on the show floor while the original 2007 concept was on display in the studio along with two quarter scale clay models. One model was of the original proposal...

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Tokyo 2009: Honda SkyDeck, the future of the Odyssey?

Unlike the CR-Z which is nothing more than a thinly veiled preview of an upcoming production model, the Honda Skydeck remains a pure design study at this point. While most automakers would provide a full list of specifications for a concept that is nothing more than a fiberglass buck, Honda isn't bothering with even that. The only thing the automaker says about this Tokyo Motor Show star is that it's a theoretical hybrid.The SkyDeck is a six-seat MPV with some oddball portals and interesting interior fitments. The front doors swing up Lambo style, while the rear sliders actually pop out like normal doors and drop down as they slide back, ideal for jamming against the curb.Once inside, the first two rows of seats are cantilever mounted off of...

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