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Geneva 2010: Honda 3R-C Concept
One of the coolest things Honda will show at next week’s Geneva Motor Show is a 3R-C concept. This three-wheeled concept envisions a single occupant vehicle for zero emission commuting.
The 3R-C is a battery electric vehicle concept showing what a future minimal urban transport vehicle for one person might look like. The battery electric drivetrain is mounted low in the three wheeled chassis, therefore keeping the centre of gravity low and thus improving stability.
Honda UK announces limited edition Civic Type R Mugen 200
Inspired by MUGEN Euro’s high-performance Type R, the MUGEN 200 is fitted with unique body kit, wheels and badges. 200 in the name suggests both the horsepower and that only 200 of the special Type R models will be made.
Mugen body kits consists of front and rear bumpers with skirts, 19-inch alloy wheels in ‘Lightning’ design, Mugen rear badge, Mugen Limited Edition number plaque.
Video: Honda engineer talks about the CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe
Honda unveiled the CR-Z at the Detroit Auto Show last week. At that time Honda pointed out that the CR-Z will bring back the kind of driving joy that hasn’t been felt since the CRX production ended in 1991.
Its 15-liter four coupled with an electric motor packs 122 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque with a combined fuel consumption of just 37 mpg.
Honda releases specs of the HSV-019 GT for GT500 class
Honda HSV-010 GT is based on the discontinued NSX successor that we showed you already back in 2008. It will compete in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series that starts this May.
Five cars will hit the track in May, with 10 drivers, including Ralph Firman and Yuji Ide.Power comes from a 3.4-liter V8 that produces 496 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque.
2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe unveiled
At the Detroit Auto Show Honda is finally showing their new production hybrid hatchback. According to Honda the CR-Z will bring back the kind of driving joy that hasn’t been felt since the CRX production ended in 1991.
The CR-Z sport hybrid coupe introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, which at the moment is dominated by 4 door sedans.
Honda New Small Concept debuts at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delh
At the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi, Honda unveiled today a concept model for a new small-sized vehicle dubbed Honda New Small Concept.
According to Honda sales in India and Thailand of a new model will start in 2011 based on this concept model.
Video: Honda wins commercial of the decade by Adweek
Adweek has chosen their Commercial of the Decade (not including Super Bowl commercials) and thw winner is Honda with their commercial called “Grrr”.
the ad is created by Wieden + Kennedy, London and has an unlikely mix of cute animals frolicking in a CGI Eden, flying diesel engines and the gravel-on-velvet voice of Garrison Keillor. This ad also won few awards back in 2005, but now it has been voted as the best of the decade. Enjoy it below.
Honda Civic Type-R MUGEN confirmed for Europe, limited to just 20 cars
When Mugen launched the Civic Type RR saloon in Japan, all 300 units sold out in just six minutes. Now Mugen Euro has confirmed a very limited run of the Civic Type R MUGEN for UK and overseas.
Production will be limited to just 20 cars with a cost of £38,599 (about $64,000). All cars will be hand-built in the UK by MUGEN.
Power comes from a modified 2.0-liter VTEC engine that produces now 237 hp, up from 198 in stock condition.
2010 Honda “Dog Friendly” Element goes on sale on November 16th
The Honda Element lineup expands for the 2010 model year with an all-new “Dog Friendly™” pet accommodation system designed to improve safety, comfort and convenience for dogs and their owners alike.
New Element arrives at dealerships by mid-October, the Dog Friendly version will become available on November 16th.
Honda EV-N concept - one cool retro looking electric city car
This years Frankfurt Motor Show had more electric cars than any other motor show before. Looks like next month’s Tokyo Motor Show is no different as more and more news about green vehicles are coming in.
For example Honda will have a display for green cars that it calls HELLO! Zone.
Honda’s new Crosstour on Facebook
While there have been many spy shots and images of Honda’s new offering, the Accord Crosstour have been floating around, Honda has now put out actual images of the car on Facebook on its page.
In the spy shots the front and rear were not clearly visible but in these pictures all is revealed. The front looks a lot like that of the Accord sedan. It has a different trim, and headlights which are similar to the sedan’s fog lamps. The car is going on sale in 2010.
The 2010 Honda CR-V official photos
Honda’s official website has published photos of the new 2010 Honda CR-V with a facelift. The car has undergone minor cosmetic changes like a larger upper grille with less chrome trim, a modified lower grille and a reshaped bumper. The fog lights, too, come in a smaller housing.
Honda’s electric car slated for the US market
Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Company will be launching its battery operated electric car in the US probably by 2015. A prototype of this vehicle will be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October this year.
The mini-car EV will be Honda’s answer to the new environmentally friendly specifications introduced by the US government to curb carbon dioxide emissions by traditional gas guzzlers in the country.
UK will see the new Si version of the Civic
The new Honda Civic in its Si version will soon be available for sale in the UK. This is a new variant of the five-door hatchback and it will have a color-matched body kit, a unique front grille, front fog lights, graphite-colored 17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch on 1.4 models), dark chrome door handles and fuel cap, half leather interior and a USB port. This will cost and extra £850.
Honda to recall 440,000 more cars due to air bag problems
Last year Honda had to recall 2001 Honda Civics and Accords due to over pressurized airbag inflators in the cars. These airbags could have been hazardous as they could be exploded and injured drivers. Now the 2002-2003 Acura TL has to be recalled for the same reason.
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