Though it kind of missed out on the headlines during the actual Geneva Motor Show, the Japanese did release the Honda Jazz Si during the proceedings. This being Honda, the Si level stands for a top of the range offering, something special yet not overwhelmingly complicated. The model was designed specifically with a bit of a sporty feel and the...
A recent study unveiled something very interesting about the cars around us if you're a person that's properly worried about health. The Ecology Center's new report on HealthyStuff.org took a proper look at the toxicity of the interiors of new cars and they've even made a mention of who the winner is. It is the 2012 Honda Civic, a car...
Honda has been getting a bit of heated action in the U.S. lately after a plaintiff won a suit against them in a small-claims court in California. The lawsuit was regarding fuel economy figures. It seems that Heather Peters (plaintiff) felt she was mislead by Honda since her 2006 Civic Hybrid never managed the fuel economy figures that were advertised....
With the latest version of the Civic just hitting the market, Honda have decided to make it a little more attractive to potential buyers. They've decided to do this in the best possible way around, namely racing it round tracks for our entertainment. The new model will take part in the WTCC round up. The World Touring Car Championship 2012...
Though we've been waiting for it for several years, decades in some cases, the new Honda NSX isn't exactly over enthusiastic about its rebirth. So far, we're not getting any of the good stuff like confirmation, specs, release dates and so on but we're now told something close to it. The upcoming Honda NSX supercar will come in two flavors,...
If Crosstour is not a common word for you, then we should tell you that this is the new name for the Honda Accord Crosstour, a model which gains a new four-cylinder engine for the 2012 model year. To be more precise, the new 2.4-liter four-cylinder unit will fit the entry-level model which goes on sale next month in the...
The Japanese people from Honda announced that the new Civic Hatchback designed for the European market entered the assembly line at the Swindon plant in the UK. This means that the company added new jobs at the plant, an important information for the local people. The company also says that they managed to return the plant's production to the normal...
The Japanese people from Honda officially confirmed that the EV-STER concept revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show will be produced in the near future with chances to see the model on the road even starting 2012. Honda also said that the N Concept 4 city car is going to be produced, therefore, this concept is the second prototype to receive...
The 2012 Honda CR-V never really came to us that easily yet the final piece of the jigsaw is now ready for a public unveiling. It is of course, the price you'll have to pay for one of these new Japanese CUVs and there's quite the surprise in store for future customers. The new surprise is actually a good one,...
The Japanese people from Honda officially announced today that the new Acura ILX sedan will be built at the Indiana plant, a facility where models such as the MDX, RDX, ZDX crossover and TL sedan are already on the assembly line. This is the first time when the manufacturer decides to build a model bearing Acura badge in Indiana. According...
Having had a bit of a miss with the American version of the new Honda Civic, the Japanese have learned their lesson and plan to make the European one great. Americans shouldn't worry, their turn will come, but until then, the 2013 euro-Honda Civic promises something intriguing for the Old Continent. It is to be an epic diesel engine. I...
After announcing the Honda NSX, the Japanese have yet another sporty surprise for the enthusiasts. They've just announced the confirmation of a new Civic Type-R. A new Civic Type-R isn't actually that big a surprise, but given how Honda's been dropping the ball a little lately, it wouldn't have been unusual to see them discontinue the hot hatch. Slated to...
The Japanese people from Honda unveiled a new concept model at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. We talk about the N Concept 4 prototype, a vehicle which will enter production somewhere next year. Few years back, Honda also introduced the EV-N study, the N Concept 4 being the next model in the series. Sho Minekawa, CEO at Honda Regional...
Due to appear in 2013, 2014 or having already been released in a different dimension, a new version of the Honda NSX is bound to catch the attention of enthusiasts. There's various reasons for this happening and most of them have a lot to do with how the first generation of the NSX was a great car yet still felt...
As the Tokyo Motor Show opens up its gates, the Japanese have already started showing us what the technologically obsessed folk can do. First up the Honda EV-STER Concept got its first unveiling and it is a stunning EV, one that's very desirable, perhaps more than the Tesla Model S. Unlike the American roadster, the Honda EV-STER is a very...
You might remember the Mugen CR-Z RR Study revealed by the Japanese company at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. If you do, we have to tell you that Honda decided to give the green light to the model renaming it CR-Z iCF. Of course, the concept suffered few modifications but it is still good to see prototypes which...
Not that long after unveiling the regular version of the Honda Fit, the Japanese have come to LA with a special version of the little hatchback. As often the the way nowadays, the special version of the hatchback, is electric and entitled the 2013 Honda fit EV. Adding in the final bonus sees the Los Angeles Motor Show fill is...
Out in the U.S. Honda's Civic didn't receive too much of an update for 2012 and the mild facelift it got didn't bring joy to that many customers or attract any new ones to dealers. The Japanese took notice and promised some swift recovery action as they've pushed forward the new release date of the new facelift or version they...
The Japanese tend to be known as very efficient people and their cars are equally so and reliable as well. The 2012 Honda Civic however has let down the mark a bit. This is because it's going to be delayed for a while, admittedly, due to circumstances beyond Honda's control, the catastrophic floods in Thailand. At this point I should...
Honda decided to reveal the 2012 model year Ridgeline, a pickup truck which receives few minor upgrades for the coming year. From the beginning we have to say that there are no improvements to the engine range as the Japanese model is powered by the same 3.5-liter V6 unit delivering 250 horsepower. According to Honda, thanks to the aerodynamic improvements...
