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Here's a good shot of what the Next Gen Honda Civic's interior will look like....
Monday, January 31, 2011
Honda CBR250R is first entry-level motorcycle with ABS
7:07 AM
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If you’re looking forward to celebrating warmer weather by getting into motorcycle riding, Honda may have the bike for you. The company just introduced a new entry-level sport bike, the CBR250R, to compete with Kawasaki’s popular Ninja 250, which we tested (and liked a lot) in 2008.Previously, Honda’s only entry-level bike this small and affordable was the Rebel 250, a cruiser which we also tested then. All our riders preferred the Ninja for its precise handling; smooth, free-revving engine; and slick-shifting six-speed transmission. Some riders also found the Rebel 250 too small and cramped.Now the CBR250R offers a sport-bike seating position in an affordable, entry-level package starting at $4,500. Better yet for new riders, the CBR250R is...
Canadian Driver: Used Vehicle Review: Honda Civic, 2006-2011
6:58 AM
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By Chris ChaseThe eighth-generation Honda Civic hit the market in 2006, and made a bit of a splash when it did, with its wedgy exterior and modern interior, including a controversial split-level dashboard. Nevertheless, the Civic remained one of the most popular cars on the market and largely retained its reputation for being a dependable form of transportation.If you bought a Civic in 2006, you got a compact sedan or coupe powered by a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine making 140 horsepower in all trims save the Si coupe and Hybrid. The Si got a 2.0-litre, 197-hp motor, while the Hybrid used 1.3-litre engine paired with an electric motor for a net horsepower power rating of 110. Regular-grade Civics came standard with a five-speed manual transmission...
Honda R and D: Mind Contol a Car
6:28 AM
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This is a neat idea, but I think all we'd have to do is take the tech that Honda has developed for ASIMO and incorporate it into a R2 unit like below.... no?Posted on: January 31st, 2011 by Hannah WestfieldEveryone has had a time when they wished things could be achieved through thought alone. As children, many try to move objects and imagine what it would be like to have the power to do things through thought alone.Well, incredibly this idea may not be far away. Honda, the Japanese car manufacturer, has been having talks this weekend with some top fashion designers. The idea is to design and produce a stylish and attractive ‘driving hat’, which should be able to allow the wearer to be able to undertake tasks while driving via just thinking...
Honda launches TV ad to interact with iPhone app
6:22 AM
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Honda is launching what it claims to be the first campaign that allows viewers to use an app to interact with a TV ad in real time.The 'This Unpredictable Life' campaign, for its Jazz model, breaks tomorrow (1 February). It gives the app's users the ability to "catch" animated characters with an iPhone as they appear on screen in Honda's new TV ad.The app, named Honda Jazz – This Unpredictable Life, is free to download.The Pixar-style clip shows a character floating through life, collecting experiences and possessions.Using audio-recognition technology, app users can pull up to seven characters, including Space Monkey, Baby Balloon Head and Playful Puppy, to their app.The campaign showcases the car's ability to "handle all that life has to...
Friday, January 28, 2011
2012 VW Beetle Spied
6:49 AM
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Source w/writeup and more pics;http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/27/spy-shots-2012-volkswagen-new-new-beetle-caught-undisguis...
2011 Honda Odyssey Earns Best-Possible 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in More-Stringent Federal Government Crash Test Safety Rating Program
6:39 AM
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01/27/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) best-possible Overall Vehicle Score1 of five stars and is one of the first two vehicles ever to earn five stars in each seating position for all three crash tests, each crash test category and the overall rating, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The Odyssey joins the 2011 Accord Sedan as one of the few vehicles to date that achieves the federal government's best-possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score and five stars in the combined frontal and side crash safety ratings.The Odyssey achieved its top Overall Vehicle Score with five-star ratings for the frontal crash safety test and both side crash...
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Honda takes $180M quarterly earnings hit due to... fishy seafood dealings?
8:24 AM
rin
Huh, who knew....Honda just slapped itself on the wrist due to some inappropriate activity in a relatively unknown area of its business dealings. The Japanese automaker is involved in the seafood business and, although we're fairly certain it's not working with Matsumura Fishworks, it's active in the shrimp and shellfish trade. The "slap on the wrist" is of the monetary kind, and Honda owes $180 million due to misguided activity.Employees involved in the seafod trading business are tasked with securing wholesale seafood then reselling it to supermarkets, restaurants and other interested parties. However, Honda had been paying well above market price for some of the transactions then failed to find a buyer for the overly-expensive seafood. To...
WoodysCarSite: 2012 Honda Civic First Look
7:44 AM
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Nice looking find....Source;http://www.woodyscarsite.com/2011/01/2011-honda-civic-hybrid-first-look.h...
Toyota FT-86 Teaser for Geneva Auto Show
7:35 AM
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Toyota allows us a glimpse of new FT-86 II - an evolution of its rear-drive coupe conceptToyota is set to unveil a second evolution of the FT-86 rear-drive coupe concept at the Geneva show in March.The FT-86 was first unveiled as a concept back in 2009 and, although rumours last summer suggested that the eagerly anticipated coupe could make production by the end of 2011, the new concept will be the first 'official' step closer to revealing the final design for the new Toyota coupe.Unfortunately we'll all have to wait a bit longer to see properly what the 'FT-86 II' is, as Toyota is following the distinctly irritating fashion of enigmatic teaser photos.So, aside from the frustrating photo, all Toyota will say for now is that the FT-86 II "builds...
VW Toureg Sport Concept
7:27 AM
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This is one awesome concept, I love the roof scoop....Do you enjoy watching the Dakar Rally? If so, then you probably have day dreamed about driving those awesome off-road racers to the mall or to work. Only problem is, while these racers have minor details like the shape of the headlights and names in common with models you’d find in showrooms, technically, they’re completely different.Take the Volkswagen Touareg for example. The one that races in the Dakar Rally has little in common with the one you’ll find in the showrooms. That, however, could change if they decide to put the Race Touareg 3 concept into production.Unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show, this concept marries the madness of the rally machine with some civility from the road going...
The New Honda Accord/Acura TSX Debuts at Geneva
6:43 AM
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The revised Honda Accord sedan and Tourer models will make their debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Both cars receive a host of changes with the styling, emissions, ride and handling all enhanced for 2011.Summary of Changes:• Revised exterior styling• Detail changes to interior finishes• Improvements to emissions and economy on all engines• 138 g/km 2.2 i-DTEC introduced• Ride and handling improvements for all models• Auto High-Beam Support System and Active Cornering Lights debut on Accord• 180 PS Type S model now available across Europe with bespoke interior and exterior stylingExterior DesignBoth the sedan and Tourer have benefitted from small but noticeable changes to the head lights and bumpers to complement the changes under the...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Marutu Suzuki Kizashi launching on 2nd February, 2011, Suzuki Kizashi Photos, Images
3:23 AM
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Maruti-Suzuki India launching its first luxury sedan "Kizashi" in the Indian market on 2nd February, 2011. Suzuki Kizashi will come with CBU and will compete with Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat.Kizashi means 'omen ', 'sign' or 'warning' will be powered by 2.4 liter Petrol engine which gives 185bhp with six-speed manual transmission.Estimated Price of Maruti-Suzuki Kizashi in India:Rs. 18 - 20 LacsMaruti-Suzuki Kizashi Exterior Photos:Maruti-Suzuki Kizashi Interior Phot...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Old Honda Truck Rendering
6:58 AM
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I was submitted this picture of an old rendering of what a Honda Truck could look like, looks like a 3 door style, with a first gen Acura MDX front. Cool find, thanks goes out to Greg Morgan.......
Japanese Stocks Advance, Led by Honda, on Earnings Confidence
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By Anna KitanakaJan. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose for the first time in three days, led by automakers, after Nomura Holdings Inc. raised its rating on Honda Motor Co. to “buy,” and after General Electric Co. of the U.S. beat earnings estimates.Honda climbed 3.8 percent. Elpida Memory Inc., the world’s third-largest maker of computer-memory chips, jumped 5.1 percent after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its investment rating. Yaskawa Electric Corp., a maker of electronic controls, leapt 4.5 percent after the company swung to profit. Tokyo Tomin Bank Ltd., a regional lender based in Japan’s capital, tumbled 6.1 percent, leading a decline by banks.“There are strong expectations that earnings will improve,” said Koichi Kurose, chief...
Newly Refined 2012 Acura TL To Debut At Chicago Auto Show
6:30 AM
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01/24/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.Acura today announced it will debut the newly refined 2012 TL at the Chicago Auto Show. The TL, which recently received the 2011 ALG Residual Value Award for Best Near Luxury Car, further enhances its position in the segment with aggressive, yet refined styling and performance.Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales, will introduce the production vehicle at the press conference, to be held on February 9, 2011 in the Acura booth. The press conference will be webcast live on www.acuranews.com.Source;http://www.hondanews.com/channels/corporate-headlines/releases/newly-refined-2012-acura-tl-to-debut-at-chicago-auto-s...
Monday, January 24, 2011
CHINESE REMAKE THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR CARS ! SHOCKING !
9:08 AM
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BMW V/S BYDEVEN THEIR LOGOS ARE SIMILARHONDA CRV V/S DADI SHUTTLEMATIZ V/S CHERRY QQNEOPLAN STARLINER V/S ZONDA A9NISSAN XTRAIL V/S GREATWALL SLINGSMART V/S CHINESE SMARTGULSAR - COPY OF BAJAJ PULSARROLLS ROYCE REMAKECOPYING THE MERC !!TOYOTA DUPLIC...
Smaller Toyota Rav4 (Rush) coming to North America?
6:46 AM
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Here's a nice find on Woodyscarsite.com, a proposed smaller version of the Rav4 coming to North America? Didn't see this coming, however, with the introductions from Nissan (Cube, Juke) and others coming it does make sense....Source with more info....http://www.woodyscarsite.com/2011/01/new-smaller-rav4-toyota-rush.h...
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
2013 Honda Accord (codename 2GA) rendering and information
11:37 AM
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Back in July Honda President, Takanobu Ito, reveal plans to introduce midsize plug-in hybrid car to United States and Japan in 2012. Accoding to latest report from Japanese Mag-x,the car will be a plug-in hybrid version of next generation Honda Accord (codename 2GA).The same source also reveal that the car is in research and development at Honda R & D center in Japan. The new car will divide to Japanese/European version and U.S./China/Asia version.body size of the new North american’s Accord is about 4895×1845x1470mm.The engine will be the range of inline four cylinder 2.0L, 2.4L and V6. 3.5L.But the most interesting is the debut of Plug in Hybrid-petrol version.In 2010 LA motorshow honda reveal a plug-in hybrid platform which autoten...
Quit smoking and you may get a Honda: Canadian Cancer Society
11:24 AM
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According to a recent survey, 20% people in Ontario use tobacco in the form of cigarettes, cigars. The study has been released by the Cancer Society of Canada at the commencement of its Driven to Quit Campaign.The survey also reveals that 53% of Ontarians would not prefer to date a person who uses tobacco. However, the startling revelation is that around 50% of the smokers have tried to quit but in vain.CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Ontario Division, Martin Kabat, revealed that the campaign has been successful in making 130,000 people quit tobacco since 2006.This year also the Society is making its best possible efforts to make more and more people quit tobacco. This time the stake is even higher as the prizes include a new Honda hybrid...
MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW (MIMS) REVIEW
6:23 AM
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The Mumbai Motor Car Show 2011 had a nicely done dirt track at the entrance itself. The thrilled spectators watched on as the bikers jumped high into the air. The track race was a worthy experience for any biker.There were a considerable number of cars at the show but the expensive and exclusive car's absence was a setback for all the people who visited the show expecting to see the rolls royces and the porches and the harleys! The only cars that were the centre of attraction,apart from the wonderful aprilla of course, were the vintages from the mid 90s.The autocar performance show was thrice the fun compared to the mims. :(Final Verdict : 5...
Friday, January 21, 2011
What will a new battery mean for the Honda Civic Hybrid?
9:27 AM
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No more IMA lights?Despite its more mild hybrid tendencies I’ve mostly been a fan of Honda’s hybrid cars. However, a number of battery-related problems in recent years have made me question Honda’s commitment to hybrids.But, now that lithium will replace the sometimes shoddy NiMH battery packs in the upcoming 2012 Civic hybrid, it might be time to forgive and forget.OK. For those now suffering or having suffered through Honda’s hybrid problems, there might never be forgiveness. Honda’s handling of some of the problems facing early Honda hybrid supporters has been appalling. Period.Thinking forward, however, Honda is an important automaker and their hybrid vehicles have great meaning in the fuel economy debate. Consequently, some 2012 Honda...
Road and Track: 2011 Acura TSX Wagon Review
8:57 AM
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Hatching a plan for sporty, stylish and practical transport.By Douglas KottWhat’s Hot:Tight handlingSwoon-worthy stylingCrossover carrying capacityWhat’s Not:No V-6 offeredNo manual gearbox offeredInline-4 merely adequateSmall, sporty wagons are a little like Elvis or Colin Chapman: By most accounts they’re dead, but occasionally there will be sightings. Truth is, we wonder why there aren’t more of them as they’re likable adversaries to sport utes and crossovers, lacking the tippy “command” seating position and pretense of off-road capability yet endowed with car-like handling and truly useful cargo capacity. Consider that Acura’s latest here has a storage volume aft of the rear seats that’s roughly the same as its RDX crossover, albeit differently...
