Honda, with its latest hybrid model, the CR-Z, is firmly trying to connect it with a pretty popular model it had in its heyday, the CRX. In order to further get the point across and highlight just what features, in terms of design and philosophy, went into the new CR-Z hybrid coupe, the company released a new video in which some of its executives,... ...read the full post
At the 2010 edition of the Geneva Motor Show, Honda president Takanobu Ito once again emphasized what his company believes will be the future of the carmaking industry: fuel cell vehicles. “We will continue to offer mobility solutions with low associated co2 emissions,” said Ito. “We believe that fuel cell cars are the ultimate solution.... ...read the full post
Good news and bad news for Honda fans: Mugen decided to tackle the Honda CR-Z hybrid, but the company only released a series of accessories which just make the hatchback “look” fast and won’t improve its rather small power rating of just 122 HP. You will get quite a lot of things to add to the upcoming hybrid hatch, including a full... ...read the full post
While many carmakers set to appear at the Geneva Motor Show are exposing new models set to appear this year, or concepts which preview cars from the next few years, Honda will be setting its sights way into the future with a few interesting design projects. First off, is the thing you see above, the Honda 3R-C concept, which has been designed and built... ...read the full post
When Honda announced the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe, I’m sure most of you, including us, were expecting something a bit more aggressive in terms of power than the current setup of a 102 HP 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a 20 HP electric motor. But even though the stock model might not have blown our minds, many hardcore Honda and hybrid... ...read the full post
Airbags save plenty of lives each day, but it seems that some specific ones in Honda models can just as easily take them. Back in 2008, the Japanese company found out about a problem with the airbag inflator device, which can deploy the airbag with such violence that it (the inflator) can rupture, effectively sending its metal pieces like shrapnel... ...read the full post
Honda has just announced that it will be promoting the new CR-Z hybrid sports coupe with a feature-length film created by famous European director Claudio Von Planta. But don’t go thinking that Von Planta will just film the CR-Z inside and out, as the company also started this special website, called Live Every Liter, where participants can register... ...read the full post
It seems that Toyota isn’t the only Japanese carmaker to issue global recalls these days, as Honda has recently announced the recall of 646,000 units of its compact city car, the Fit, or the Jazz, as it is known in other parts of the world. But while Toyota has been plagued with unintended acceleration issues, it seems Honda’s problems... ...read the full post
Honda is pushing hybrid drivetrains with models like the Insight and the recently revealed CR-Z coupe, but up until now has been reluctant to reveal any such options for its luxury division, Acura. Things are about to change though, as the company has revealed through the voice of its CEO, Takanobu Ito, that a hybrid powertrain will soon grace one... ...read the full post
Honda has just published a recent video with one of the chief engineers of its newly revealed CR-Z hybrid sports coupe, Terukazu Torikai. According to his statements, the team spent a great deal of time analyzing the Mini, the Volkswagen Scirocco and even the Lotus Elise, in order to see what made them tick, and create a fun-to-drive model like the... ...read the full post
Honda, after many rumors, speculations and other such things, has finally presented the HSV-010 GT race car, which will run in the Japan’s SuperGT championship. This model, sadly, is the only glimpse we will get of a successor to the supercar legacy that the NSX created back in the 1990s. The race car uses a 3.4-liter V8 engine, which although... ...read the full post
Honda has always made some pretty interesting ads, but this new one from its UK division for the Civic hatchback is looking extremely good. And that’s just on the computer screen, as this particular video was shown before every screening of James Cameron’s Avatar, the latest blockbuster to come from Hollywood. The message is that everything... ...read the full post
I’m a bit of a tuning fan, but even I know some cars are better left unmodified. Honda Access Corporation (Honda’s accessories branch), doesn’t think that way, and has just released the first pieces of information about the Insight Sports Modulo Concept, which will be showcased at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon (think SEMA Japan). As... ...read the full post
After many brochure scans showcasing the inside, the outside and even screenshots of a leaked video with the Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe, the Japanese company has finally revealed the production version of its anti-Prius weapon at the Detroit Auto Show. There’s not much that hasn’t been said before: Honda says that the CR-Z will be the model... ...read the full post
The New Delhi Auto Expo is in full swing these days, and not content with letting other rivals steal the spotlight, Honda has just unveiled its New Small Concept (clever name huh?), which it promises to bring on the market before 2011. The new model is designed as a low cost car, capable of selling many units in developing countries like India, but... ...read the full post
