The Japanese want to, but they don't seem to have it set up right now. I know they've made the Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86 happen but otherwise there's not a single remarkable car made over there. Subaru's Impreza seems a little damp these days, the Mistubishi Lancer Evo is currently out of production and though the Lexus LFA is impressive, it's...
Fans of the new Honda CR-Z will probably not like this. The in-house tuner at Mugen just announced a new version of the little hybrid that sings a different tune. It's called the Honda Mugen CR-Z GT and it was not designed to save fuel or to remind us about the CRX hatchback but to race. Hunda Mugen CR-Z Super...
Honda revealed today the Si edition of the current Jazz, a model which is designed for the British market. Under the bonnet of the Japanese model we find a 1.4-liter petrol engine, being announced that the Jazz Si edition is based on the 1.4 ES model. Honda Jazz Si The limited edition sports a revised chassis, new 16-inch alloy wheels,...
When it comes to talking about Honda 90% of automotive connoisseurs will say that it's a great company fallen on hard times which is now struggling for a comeback. There is a substantial amount of truth in that statement and the Honda Civic, one of their bread & butter creations is possibly the best proof of this situation. The 2013...
Honda aren't having the best of times as far as their automotive developments are concerned, but they've just caught a break. It's come from the United States, particularly the legal department. I'm sure Honda would have loved to get a break in terms of market share but they'll have to settle with this settling of an older argument. A while...
Now here's a surprise. Without word or warning, the Japanese at Honda have come to meet the other important Asian people of the automotive industry with a new car. The Honda Concept C is not a real car, but it's here to show us just what one of the future sedans in the company's lineup will look like. It's slated...
Honda is working hard towards making a comeback to a time when they were simply on a roll these days as far as the products are concerned. We're seeing this in Acura, we're seeing it in the future of Honda itself and a lot of marketing on the side. Simply put, the future of Honda is looking very bright. The...
Honda officially announced that they are forced to recall about 1,300 units of the 2006 CR-V crossover. The Japanese car maker says that the driver can lose the control of the car due to a potential problem at the right front lower control arm. The company says that the poor welding may allow the control arm to break which will...
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...
