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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Honda's Next Sportscar?
6:48 AM
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Stumbled across this in a recent S2000 fan site forum, interesting, they say that they found it in Road & Track; "According to R&T, this will be a 3.5 liter V6 based on the JDM Accord. The speculation is that the car will have 200 - 250 bhp and will sell in the $25,000 to $30,000 range. They say the car will hit dealers next year!" hmmm, wouldn't be too excited about seeing this car next year.... Source; http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/850960-s2000-replaceme...
VW, Honda and Hyundai could enter F1 in 2013
6:34 AM
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Jean-Francois Caubet, CEO of Renault Sport F1, says more manufacturers could appear when turbo engines are reintroduced Chief Executive Officer of Renault Sport F1 has revealed that a further three car manufacturers could enter Formula One in 2013 when engine rules changes come into effect. Jean-Francois Caubet revealed that Volkswagen, Honda and Hyndai could start competing for motorsport’s biggest prize in the not so distant future. F1 ENGINES Caubet revealed that "Volkswagen, Honda, and Hyundai" would be interested in joining the sport once 1.6 litre 4 cylinder turbocharged engines replace the current 2.4 litre V8s. The move, initiated by President and CEO of Formula One Management and Formula One Administration Bernie Ecclestone, is aimed...
HondaJet Flies at 489 MPH
6:26 AM
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It's been not such a long while since Japanese manufacturer Honda presented its newest attempt the take over the corporate skies above, and the Japanese announced today that they have already completed the speed tests of Honda's newest creation. After being cleared for flight for the first time by the FAA last December, the model was put through all its paces this week, the most important of which being the speed. According to the data supplied by Honda, the jet managed to top at a speed of 489 mph, with the number being achieved at 30,000 ft above sea level. "We are extremely pleased with the strong performance of the FAA-conforming HondaJet early in the flight test program," said Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aircraft CEO. "Our flight tests indicate...
Honda to cut output at U.S., Canadian auto plants
6:22 AM
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DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co (7267.T: Quote) will cut production at its U.S. and Canadian automotive plants starting Wednesday due to disruptions in the supply of auto parts after the Japanese earthquake more than two weeks ago. The temporary changes to the production schedule will vary plant by plant based on the availability of certain parts, Honda spokesman Jeffrey Smith said. He declined to detail the changes in production at individual plants. The automaker operates plants in Canada and three states in the United States. Honda relies on North American suppliers for more than 80 percent of the parts it uses to build vehicles in North America. Honda has suspended production at its two plants in Japan until at least April 3. Smith said...
Monday, March 28, 2011
Honda S2000 'pimped' by Active Design
7:54 AM
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What a killer rendition.... Source; http://active-design.deviantart.com/art/Honda-S2000-94050...
Remembering the curio classics: the 1989 Honda NSX
6:44 AM
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What a car.... By Ben Whitworth 28 March 2011 12:15 I spotted the NSX heading London-bound up the A3 early on Saturday morning, on the way to attend my best mate’s stag do. It was pristine, its cherry red paintwork and unscarred five-spoke silver alloys glinting in the sunlight. Low, sleek and barrelling along at a very decent pace, it looked utterly gorgeous. I was instantly struck at just how fresh and modern it looked. For a car launched in 1989, the Honda NSX is still contemporary, clean and head-turningly handsome, pop-up headlamps and all. Honda NSX: still contemporary today Even today, the elements to the car’s development sound fantastic. The perfect distillation of its engineering prowess, it was developed as Honda basked in F1 success....
Honda UK: Honda Planning Small Diesel Car
6:37 AM
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More diesel news, but not for us in North America.... Eco-conscious Car Finance buyers will no doubt by happy to hear that HONDA has confirmed the company's plans to launch a car with a smaller diesel engine to place it in a better position to compete with European car manufacturers. David Hodgetts, Managing Director of Honda UK, told Fleet News in an interview that the company plans to introduce the new engine about a year after the launch of the next-generation Civic model. The possibility also exists that it will be available in some Honda Jazz and Honda Accord models. Honda initially started offering cars with diesel engines in 2004 when they launched an Accord powered by a diesel engine. Subsequently, they also introduced a diesel-powered...
Honda Suspends Dealer Orders on Japan-Built Cars
6:29 AM
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After Mazda announced last week that it would halt orders on U.S. deliveries of all Japan-made cars, Honda has now decided to follow a similar action. Informing dealers that they can no longer order Japan-build cars, retailers will be forced to move only what is on their lot until the Japanese supply chain can be mended. Vehicles affected by the order include hybrid models like the CR-Z, Insight and Civic Hybrid, as well as some CR-V models (many of which are also build in North America). The Acura luxury division has also been affected, with the TSX and RL also made in Japan. With current dealer inventories, this shouldn’t pose a product shortage unless the delay is lengthy. Other Japanese automakers, including Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota,...
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Ford VS Nissan Commercial
7:48 AM
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So, here's the commercial that Ford has become so offended over, lighten up....The geniuses at Nissan Brazil's ad department dreamed up this ad for the Tiida (aka Versa) showing Ford engineers rapping with bikini-clad models about how much cheddar they make off the overpriced Focus. Ford's response? A lawsuit.Nevermind that this may be the most eye-catching ad for the Focus ever; it's the rump-shaking rap lyrics that has Ford execs spitting out their caipirinhas, according to Reuters: "All the luxury that I got, I got it with your money," the rappers boast, showing off their gold rings and chains. "Don't weep because you're paying extra money — your money was well spent, look what I do with it."When the ad first appeared in February, Ford got a court order to take it off the air. It's now...
Comparing Gallon to Gallon: An Attempt to put Gas Prices into Perspective
7:14 AM
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Sure, no one likes to pay four dollars a gallon at the pump, especially when there’s a thirty-plus-mile commute to look forward to everyday, but as Mom always said, it could be a lot worse; just think of how much trouble we’d be in if we had to fill the tank with Starbucks’ lattes or (gasp) nail polish. Source;http://holykaw.alltop.com/gallon-to-gallon-gas-prices-dont-look-so-...
Thursday, March 24, 2011
2012 Honda Civic update: Bits N' Pieces
6:54 AM
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-All models will have Bluetooth except the base DX.-New feature; Motion Adaptive Steering: It’s a new driving stability technology which initiates steering inputs that prompt the driver to steer in the correct direction during cornering and in slippery road conditions.-New Smart Audio Interface; sorry, I'll have to see the car to know what this does.-High Tensile Steel is up to 55% now, from 45% in the 2011, this means the car should be even safer.-The 2dr will be shorter than the 4dr.-Improved aerodynamics for noise reduction.-Auto headlights will be on certain trims.-More plates on the under carriage of the vehicle cutting the coefficient drag down to .315 from .318.-2dr side mirrors fold now.-The 2.4L Si engine will have a 198hp rating and...
2011 Honda Odyssey Achieves Historic Safety Milestone
6:37 AM
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Odyssey becomes the only minivan to earn top U.S. safety ratings from both IIHS and NHTSA under more-stringent testing guidelinesMARKHAM, ON, March 22 /CNW/ - The 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan achieved a historic safety milestone, becoming the first and only minivan to earn the highest possible U.S. safety ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under their respective more-stringent testing guidelines. No other minivan this year has received both a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK award from IIHS and an "Overall Vehicle Score1" of five stars from NHTSA.The Odyssey was recently named a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK from IIHS, the U.S.-based institute's highest honour. The award...
Japan's version of the 2012 Honda Civic sedan
6:33 AM
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Very slight difference between the North American version and the Japanese version....Source;http://jp-cardesigncorner.blogspot.com/2011/03/photos-of-new-jdm-honda-civic.h...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
MotorTrend: First Look: Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
7:05 AM
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Nice looking concept, wonder if this is going to have anything really new (in bed trunk or something like), Chevy is sure committed to that Malibu front end....Ahead of its public debut at the Bangkok Auto Show, General Motors has taken the wraps off of the preview version of its next-generation midsize pickup, which has been (not so) imaginatively dubbed the Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck.Why Thailand? As it so happens, the southeast Asian country is the number one market for midsize trucks in the world and about 43% of the new cars sold there are trucks.Technical details on the Show Truck are few. GM has said that under the hood is a 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine and that it's equipped with all-wheel drive, which helps to lend it a taller stance....
Honda puts Honda FIT Shuttle intro on hold
6:57 AM
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Not for the North American market....The devastating earthquake and its aftermath in Japan have forced Honda to postpone the market launch of its new Fit Shuttle. The introduction of the car in Japan was scheduled to take place this month. Honda said it has not yet decided on a new release date and that the company will follow up with an announcement with more details soon.The new Fit Shuttle is approximately 510mm longer than the hatchback, which is also known as the Jazz in Europe and other international markets. In Japan, it will be offered with a similar engine lineup to the hatchback model including a conventional 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a hybrid variant featuring a 1.3-liter gasoline unit and a 10 KW electric motor.Suggested...
Honda Odyssey, Safest Minivan for 2011
6:51 AM
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As a testimony to the way in which Honda's new Odyssey minivan has been designed, two of America's most renowned safety organizations, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have both given the model their highest scores in the crash test conducted this year. The achievement, in the case of other models not surprising, comes to establish the Odyssey as the first and single minivan to have achieved top scores from both organizations this year.Both of the organizations crash tested the Odyssey in the beginning of the year, but only now the Japanese car maker can safely say that their vehicle is the best in its class as far as the safety of the occupants go. The new Odyssey,...
Report: Japan will affect all automakers
6:38 AM
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Alisa Priddle / The Detroit NewsEvery major automaker will be affected by the disaster in Japan by mid-to-late April, according to a report released today by automotive forecasters IHS Global Insight of Northville."It is not a matter of if, but when," said Michael Robinet, director of Automotive Forecast, in an analysis of the impact on the auto industry of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in northern Japan. The damage halted domestic vehicle production and affected the supply chain, which is causing disruptions at plants around the world that rely on Japanese-sourced parts.The IHS analysis concluded that light vehicle output in Japan is expected to be impacted by about 335,000 vehicles by Friday and that figure could be in the 450,000...
maserati coming to india
4:00 AM
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After sister company Ferrari has come to India ... its time for Maserati to come to our country now .....the same company (Mumbai based Shreyans Motors) are bringing the Maserati to out country.Great news to all the motor fans in india :) :) ... it will launch the Gran Turismo Coupe,4door Quatraporte and the GranCabrio convertible in india :)Cost :-Maserati GranCabrio Convertible = Rs. 1,50,00,000 .Maserati Quadraporte = Rs 1,25,00,000.Maserati GranTurismo = Rs. 1,30,00,000. Maserati GrandTurismo Coupe India 2011Maserati Quatraporte India 2011 ...
Monday, March 21, 2011
Honda CRV Hotwheels style
9:25 AM
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I've seen a lot of body kits on Civic's, Fit's, Accords, Preludes, even Ridgelines, this is my first really pimped out body kit for a CRV that I've seen.... Source;http://www.blazingtype-r.com/2009/02/custom-bodykit-for-crv-2007.h...
Consumer Reports: Mythbuster: Can cars imported from Japan be radioactive?
9:13 AM
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As Japan struggles to emerge from the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and faces further potential disaster from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex, the auto industry is wrestling with how to cope with the enormous logistic challenges these tragedies have created. Japanese automakers and their suppliers have suspended production, and it may be months before things are fully back up to speed. As the world waits to see what happens next, from when rebuilding the ravaged nation can begin to how its recovery could impact markets, some consumers have pondered, are there risks from cars imported from Japan being radioactive? In a word, no. The vast majority of factories are located well outside the evacuation range surrounding...
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 vs 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia in a $400,000 ¼ Mile Race Bet; Can You Guess Who Wins?
6:35 AM
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A no-nonsense, classic American muscle car from the 1960s going head to head with a high-tech, thoroughbred Italian supercar in the ultimate quarter mile race. What more could you ask to make this battle more interesting? Well, how about a $400,000 wager? Hype....Results....Source;http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/03/1965-shelby-cobra-427-vs-ferrari-458.h...
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Autocar.UK: Hot CR-Z will be a hybrid
6:19 AM
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Honda R&D chief Tomohiko Kawanabe has confirmed that the firm is working on a high-performance CR-Z hybrid.In an exclusive interview with Autocar, Kawanabe admitted that development work on the more powerful two-door has started, and that — contrary to earlier reports — it will keep its IMA hybrid system.“It’s true: we are working on a more powerful CR-Z,” he said. “Our problem with the car as it stands is that it looks very good, but it doesn’t have the performance some customers expect.”Autocar’s sources suggest that Honda might turn to a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine for the new CR-Z, but Kawanabe refused to confirm this."The decision on the engine hasn’t been made,” he said. “Turbocharging is an option, but a high-compression petrol...
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Rendered Speculation: 2013 BMW 3-Series
6:48 AM
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Nice rendering, very natural progression of the car....Source;http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496...
Man Smashes Lamborghini Supercar
6:38 AM
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Ah, to have that kind of money....Chinese Man Smashes Lamborghini with Sledgehammer: MyFoxDETROIT.com(WJBK) - In China, a man fed up with a Lamborghini Gallardo he bought second-hand smashed it to smithereens with a sledgehammer, The Daily Mail reports.The man reportedly bought that ride in February. After several arguments with the auto company about engine problems and maintenance issues, he smashed the nearly half-million dollar super car in protest outside his construction materials business.Huge crowds gathered around and took pictures and videos as the man's employees decided to jump in and smash as well.Source;http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/international/chinese-man-smashes-lamborghini-with-sledgehammer-20110317...
Carscoop: Euro Mugen building custom High Performance CR-Z Hybrid
6:36 AM
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One of the biggest problems most see with Honda’s CR-Z hybrid sport hatch is the lack of a performance version. That may change soon enough as Mugen’s European division is readying a “highly-tuned” version of the CR-Z that it claims will deliver “Type R-like” performance. The faster and more powerful CR-Z Mugen prototype is being developed as a joint project between Honda UK and Mugen Euro, and it will make its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this July.“This will be one quick hybrid,” said Martin Moll, Head of Marketing for Honda UK. “With more torque, more power and MUGEN’s experience of working with Honda cars, we’re expecting great things. It promises to show how hybrid cars can be even more exciting to drive.”Honda said that...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Honda Brio Photos, Honda New Small Car Brio Pictures, Honda Brio Price, Images
4:35 AM
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After the not successful runs of Honda's first small car "Jazz" in India, mainly due to high price tag, Honda is gearing up another car in the most competitive and successful segment, hatchback with all new and specially designed for Asian market "Brio".Honda Brio will launch in the first quarter of 2011 with 1.2 liter petrol engine and compete the, Ford Figo, Maruti-Suzuki Ritz, Nissan Micra, Fiat Grande Punto, Chevrolet Beat, Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai i20.Honda Brio's Estimated Price in India:Rs 4-5.5 LacsHonda Brio Exterior Photos:Honda Brio Interior Phot...
Monday, March 14, 2011
Spy Shots: 2011 Honda Brio
7:00 AM
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Not for us here is North America....Built with a 1.2L, 3-cylinder 900cc engine, Honda Brio looks a lot like Maruti Suzuki Alto, and Chevrolet's Beat. Honda was caught testing the stability of Brio in Thailand earlier this week. Honda test drivers were driving the car at high speeds of 120 kmph in order to check stability.Honda Brio measures 3.6 m in length, 1.68 m in width and 1.475 m in height. It has a slightly elevated rear window line, but is void of VTEC - Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Control technology. Honda plans to launch Brio equipped with VTEC feature in 2012. Reports also suggest Honda would launch a sedan variant of Brio later.Honda is expected to give Indians a sneak peak into Brio on 17th March, but Indian buyers will...
Honda reveals earthquake aid plans
6:52 AM
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Honda's relief efforts to deal with the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami disaster announcedAfter suffering damage to some factories including a collapsed wall at its R&D facility in Tochigi where one employee was killed Honda has revealed that many of its plants in Japan will remain closed all this week.As well as leading to the death of a 43 year old male employee, the damage at Tochigi is reported to have caused injuries to 30 other Honda workers. Now Honda has revealed its plans to cope with the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.The firm's full release is below:TOKYO, Japan, March 14, 2011 - Honda would like to express its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of The 2011 Off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake...
Japan’s carmakers halt domestic operations
6:45 AM
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By John Reed, Motor Industry CorrespondentPublished: March 14 2011 13:00 Last updated: March 14 2011 13:00Japan’s four biggest carmakers have said they are suspending production at their domestic plants through to at least Wednesday to cope with the after-effects of Friday’s earthquake and tsunami.Honda, Japan’s second-largest carmaker, said on Monday that it was halting domestic production for a week and that damage to its suppliers’ plants might disrupt its UK production.The announcement was an early sign of the disaster’s potential knock-on effect on the global supply chain in one of the world’s largest industries. Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors also extended shutdowns of their plants in order to assess and deal with damage from...
IIHS awards Top Safety Pick to 2011 Honda Odyssey, GM Lambda CUVs
6:33 AM
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Honda minivan and 3 large GM SUV models earn 2011 Top Safety Pick awardAfter earning the top rating of good for roof strength, the Honda Odyssey minivan, and 3 large GM SUVs (GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Enclave) become the latest 2011 Top Safety Pick winners. The Odyssey is the second minivan to earn Top Safety Pick since the Institute tightened the criteria to include good performance for roof strength in rollover crashes (the other is the Toyota Sienna). These vehicles earlier earned good ratings for front, side, and rear crash protection.In the latest tests, the roof of the Odyssey withstood a force more than 5 times the minivan's weight. The Acadia's roof withstood a force equal to 4 times weight. By comparison, the current...
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Canada to lose out on short-term trade while Japan recovers
9:21 AM
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TORONTO - Canada will feel the economic impact of the powerful earthquake and huge tsunami that swept away everything in its destructive path in Japan, but the effects should be short lived, experts say.They suggest Canada stands to lose out on short-term trade as Japan focuses on recovering from the 8.9-magnitude tremor Friday — the most powerful earthquake in the area in nearly 1,200 years.Japan imported about $9.2 billion of Canadian goods last year, including wheat, lumber, coal and minerals used in manufacturing.But with several Japanese factories shut down following the disaster, including those of automakers Toyota and Honda, the focus will be on recovery rather than producing cars or other goods like electronics, predicts Tim Richardson.Richardson,...
2012 Honda Civic Updated Information
9:15 AM
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Honda makes a more civil CivicIt shouldn’t come as a surprise that Honda decided to remake the Civic with further environmental awareness – not because of the current social climate but because that’s what Civic has stood for since its introduction in 1972.Honda is promising the all-new 2012 Civic will better address the diverse needs of the compact car buyer when it launches in spring 2011, including a renewed commitment to fuel economy.A component of that is aerodynamics, with the new Civic sedan’s snout bearing more than a passing resemblance to both the Insight five-door hatchback Insight hybrid and the FCX Clarity fuel-cell sedan. The coupe’s nose is pointier, with a smaller grille.It will again be available in coupe and sedan bodystyles,...
Honda Accord HFP Coupe "Limited Edition" Black only coming to Canada
8:58 AM
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I'm a little slow on this news, but it's good news none the less, 200 to be produced only in Canada!MARKHAM, ON (February 17, 2011) – Honda Canada revealed the first member of its newHonda Factory Performance (HFP) line-up at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show inToronto. The Canadian-exclusive, “Limited-Series Black” 2011 Honda Accord HFP Coupe is an aggressive expression of Honda’s commitment to developing new levels of styling and performance potential of its vehicles.“The new Accord HFP Coupe is designed for the Accord buyer who wants an even sportier look and an enhanced driving experience in addition to the quality and reliability Honda has always delivered,” said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. “We...
