• REPORT: Toyota woes spell trouble for Fuji Speedway -

    Filed under: Motorsports, Japan, Honda, Toyota, Earnings/Financials

    Toyota's Timo Glock at the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix at the Fuji Speedway

    In any game of chicken, it's all about who flinches first. Ever since its first running in 1963, the Japanese Grand Prix has bounced between Fuji Speedway and Suzuka Circuit, the former dominating in the '60s and '70s before the latter got the exclusive in the late-'80s through 2006, at which point Fuji took over again. The rivalry is about more than just the tracks, though: With Toyota owning Fuji and arch-rival Honda owning Suzuka, the back-and-forth has become something of a turf war between the country's automotive powerhouses.

    Two years ago, the two tracks worked out a deal that would have the race alternating year to year, sort of like Germany's arrangement between Hockenheim and the Nürburgring. However, emerging reports suggest that tightening belts at Toyota could spell trouble for Fuji Speedway. The costs of hosting a Formula 1 grand prix event continue to escalate, and those costs may be harder to justify for the cash-strapped auto giant - especially if ticket sales don't cover the budget. Honda is likely in no better a financial situation, as evidenced by their unfortunate withdrawal from the sport. But if Toyota flinches first, Honda might win the race... in one sense or another.

    [Source: F1-Live | Image: Mark Thompson/Getty]

    REPORT: Toyota woes spell trouble for Fuji Speedway originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Review: 2010 Honda Insight EX, familiarity breeds discontent -

    Filed under: In the Autoblog Garage, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hatchbacks, Honda


    2010 Honda Insight EX - Click above for high-res image gallery

    First impressions can be problematic, even more so when reviewing a vehicle. When the media gets its first shot at a new offering, the automaker typically invites journalists to a location of its choosing to drive under conditions that show the car in its best light. Such was the case with the 2010 Honda Insight. After our First Drive, we came away with the impression that Honda's hot new hybrid was an engaging alternative to the Toyota Prius, but we quickly came to realize the Insight's limitations and flaws after a week behind the wheel on our home turf.

    Get our real-world impressions after the jump.


    Gallery: Review: 2010 Honda Insight EX


    Photos Copyright (C)2009 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc.

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    Review: 2010 Honda Insight EX, familiarity breeds discontent originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Dead Diesels: Six automakers reportedly kill plans for oil burners -

    Filed under: Tech, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Toyota



    Diesel's near-term prospects in America took a huge hit with the revelation that nine diesel-powered 2010 models are on hold. Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have put the kibosh on rolling out more oil burners due to cost and perception issues.

    Toyota's obviously on a hybrid run and doesn't want to expel the effort or expense of investing in diesel for the American market -- and having to overcome America's dirty diesel perceptions. The others, as mass market manufacturers, simply need more justification for the cost and complexity of oilburners in order to make the case for consumers to spend more.

    Additionally, diesel's benefits are weighted differently according to EPA or CAFE standards. The EPA mileage numbers present diesels well, but CAFE's differing fuel mileage equation makes gas-hybrids look better than diesels, and CAFE is something all automakers are looking at. However, you'll notice that German brands aren't mentioned -- their price premium and European diesel volumes make a worthwhile case for diesels, so those diesel Jetta Sportwagons won't be going away any time soon.

    [Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]

    Dead Diesels: Six automakers reportedly kill plans for oil burners originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Michelin, Honda settle lawsuit over costly Odyssey runflats -

    Filed under: Government/Legal, Honda



    The long-fought battle surrounding Michelin PAX runflat tires on certain 2005-2007 Honda Odyssey and 2006-2007 Acura RL models has finally come to a close. A Maryland judge has awarded $83,000 to those taking part in the class-action lawsuit, netting each plaintiff $5,000, $2,500, or $2,000 for tire replacements.

    The suit claimed Honda and Michelin weren't upfront about the cost or durability of the tires, and that they last half as long as standard radials. As part of the settlement, Michelin is offering a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty on the tires to the 94,000 owners of the affected models. Also offered is a $300 rebate on a new Odyssey or Acura RL, or $110 for the purchase of a Honda-approved PAX spare tire kits. Hat tip to FaLex.

    [Source: Greenville Online]

    Michelin, Honda settle lawsuit over costly Odyssey runflats originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Consumer Reports lambasts Honda Insight, ranks it 21 out of 22 vehicles tested -

    Filed under: Economy, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hatchbacks, Honda, Carsumer Advocacy


    2009 Honda Insight - Click above for high-res image gallery

    var _savages_Honda_Insight_ranks_it_21_of_22'; Calling it "the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a long time," America's most influential product testing magazine has given extremely poor marks to the Japanese automaker's new Insight hybrid.

    In a verdict that reminds us of a certain Jeremy Clarkson review (albeit more kindly worded), Consumer Reports blasted the gas-electric hatchback for its "ride quality, handling, interior noise, acceleration, rear-seat, access, and visibility," consigning the hapless Honda to a 21 out of 22 ranking among other small hatchbacks and wagons. Tallying a road test score of 54 points, it was trailed only by the widely panned Dodge Caliber, which managed just 49 points.

    Despite the fact that it won't receive a much-coveted CR "Recommended" nod, the Insight still managed to post a "Good" overall road test score (largely on the strength of its 38 miles-per-gallon as-tested fuel economy). Regardless, it was comprehensively beaten by both the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon and the Hyundai Elantra Touring, which scored 80 and 79 points, respectively.

    The Insight was the only vehicle in CR's test group to not to be Recommended, save Kia's Soul, which was excluded because the organization hasn't compiled any reliability data on the vehicle yet. Check out the press release after the jump and our new review of the car by clicking here.


    Gallery: 2010 Honda Insight


    [Source: Consumer Reports]

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  • Unlikely State Of Tune: Mugen takes on the Honda Stream -

    Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Minivans/MPVs, Honda



    You wanted something sporty, but due to additions to the family, a minivan is as athletic as its going to get. But if that minivan is the 2010 Honda Stream, you can still satisfy your sporty urges thanks to Mugen. The practically in-house tuner has developed a full line of interior, exterior, aero, performance, handling and cosmetic parts for the people mover -- from typical Mugen mods like spoilers and wheels to a performance air filter and TypeT touring brake pads. If you add the sport suspension to your minivan, well, maybe you really do need to get a different car.


    Gallery: 2010 Mugen Honda Stream


    [Source: Mugen]

    Unlikely State Of Tune: Mugen takes on the Honda Stream originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Spy Shots: New Honda V4 motorcycle caught testing -

    Filed under: Spy Photos, Honda, Motorcycles


    2010 Honda VFR1200 leaked photos - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Late last year at the Intermot show in Germany, Honda pulled the covers off a radical concept motorcycle it promised would soon enter production powered by a powerful new V4 engine. The new bike's introduction is obviously close at hand as a new series of spy photos clearly shows the bike testing on the street.

    Shortly before the bike was spied out and about in the real world, Motorcycle News in the U.K. managed to acquire a series of leaked images of the new bike in what appears to be production-ready form. From these shots, we can tell that the new Honda will feature relaxed sportbike geometry with an upright seating position, a single-sided shaft-drive swingarm and a Cylon-like single front headlamp flanked by twin ram air ducts.

    Current speculation is that this new bike will be known as the VFR1200 and be equipped a new V4 engine that will put out close to 200 horsepower. That powerplant will supposedly feature Variable Cylinder Management, which will be capable of running on two of the four cylinders in order to save fuel when maximum power isn't necessary. It seems likely that Honda will officially debut the bike later this year with sales planned for early 2010.


    Gallery: Honda VFR1200 leaked images


    [Source: Motorcycle News via Hell For Leather]

    Spy Shots: New Honda V4 motorcycle caught testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Lexus leads, Hyundai improves, while Infiniti drops in J.D. Power 2009 Initial Quality Study -

    Filed under: Trends, Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, Cadillac, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Porsche, Suzuki


    Click above for a gallery of the graphtastic images from J.D. Power and Associates

    J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2009 Initial Quality Study (IQS) and Lexus has taken the top spot away from Porsche, the initial quality leader for the past three years. The annual J.D. Power study measures IQS based on problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100) -- a lower score means a lower rate of problem incidences and higher quality.

    This year, the industry average is 108 PP100, demonstrating a steady improvement from 118 PP100 in 2008, and 125 PP100 in 2007. In addition to the marked improvement by the industry overall, many brands continued to perform well in 2009. Following Lexus and Porsche is Cadillac (which moves from 10th rank position in 2008 to third in 2009), Hyundai (jumping from 13th rank position in 2008 to 4th in 2009) and Honda (up from 7th in 2008 to 5th in 2009). Infiniti, second in last year's study, drops to 11th overall, while Suzuki posts the largest improvement in ranking, moving from 32nd place in 2008 to 9th in 2009. The complete J.D. Power press release and charts can be found after the jump and in the gallery below.


    Gallery: 2009 J.D. Power IQS Results



    [Source: J.D. Power and Associates]

    Continue reading Lexus leads, Hyundai improves, while Infiniti drops in J.D. Power 2009 Initial Quality Study

    Lexus leads, Hyundai improves, while Infiniti drops in J.D. Power 2009 Initial Quality Study originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Mugen Civic Type R hatchback restores former glory [w/VIDEO] -

    Filed under: Tuners, Videos, Hatchbacks, Honda


    Mugen Honda Civic Type-R hatch - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Honda's Euro-market Civic Type R hatchback has been called out for being a successor that hasn't exactly succeeded. Seems a bit of the thrill is gone from the new car compared to the old one. Enter tuning firm Mugen, whose modifications to the Type R hatch should make it even better than it once was.

    Not much is known about the changes in store. However, based on changes made for Mugen's Japan-spec Civic Type RR 4-door sedan, these pictures, and the fact that this car might take on the Renault R26.R, you can expect much: upgraded suspension and 18-inch wheels, giant front splitter and rear wing, huge exhaust, and a powerplant putting out 237 bhp and 160 lb-ft.

    If the pictures don't lie, however, it looks like the bigger Brembo brakes might not appear, and the back seats will remain in place. You can check out the details for yourself in the high-res gallery below. Thanks to Ryan for the video


    Gallery: Mugen Civic Type R Hatch


    [Source: 4 Wheels News]

    Continue reading Mugen Civic Type R hatchback restores former glory [w/VIDEO]

    Mugen Civic Type R hatchback restores former glory [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Honda likely to miss U.S. sales targets for Insight? -

    Filed under: Car Buying, Economy, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hatchbacks, Honda


    2010 Honda Insight - Click above for high-res image gallery

    We had to wait years for someone to give us a hybrid-only alternative to the Toyota Prius, and Honda finally gave us some choice with born-again Honda Insight. Initial interest in the under $20,000 40+ mpg vehicle has been high, but it's not necessarily translating into as many sales as the automaker would like. Honda was initially hoping for 90,000 sales in North America in its first year, but it looks like the Japanese automaker may not hit its sales goal. American Honda Vice President John Mendel has reportedly told Bloomberg that the Insight isn't going to hit 90,000 units, but that the company "will be just fine" with 50,000 to 60,000 sales. Honda expects global sales of the Insight to hit 200,000 units, and it was hoping for about half of that volume to come from North America.

    The revised sales forecast comes as Honda is keeping more Insight units in Japan due to brisk demand and unfavorable exchange rates in the States. Lower gas prices are also likely to be hurting sales of Honda's new hybrid, though the price of petrol has been steadily heading north over the past few weeks. The economic recession is also likely hurting Insight sales, as U.S. sales for almost everything with four wheels has been very poor so far in 2009.


    Gallery: 2010 Honda Insight


    [Source: Reuters]

    Honda likely to miss U.S. sales targets for Insight? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Honda celebrates 50 years in the U.S. [w/VIDEO] -

    Filed under: Time Warp, Etc., Videos, Honda


    Click above to watch video after the jump

    It's official: Honda America is 50 years old. The company actually began its golden jubilee celebration earlier this year with a special float in the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. That was followed by a little ceremony at the company's headquarters in Torrance, California this month - almost a painfully modest way to commemorate going from nothing to market heavyweight in at least five different areas (cars, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, power equipment, and racing). And all of it was done on the back of a 50 cc step-through motorcycle. Perhaps Honda wants its milestones to sing their own tunes, so you can check them out in the gallery of high-res photos below, or read about them and check out a video that spans the ages after the jump.


    Gallery: Honda Celebrates 50 Years in America


    [Source: Honda]

    Continue reading Honda celebrates 50 years in the U.S. [w/VIDEO]

    Honda celebrates 50 years in the U.S. [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • IIHS: Small car bumpers cost big bucks to repair -

    Filed under: Economy, Government/Legal, Safety, Hatchbacks, Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, MINI, Toyota, Carsumer Advocacy



    Driving a small car in the urban environs they're so well suited for can add up in big repair bills, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Low speed incidents in parking lots and on tight city streets are everyday occurrences that seemingly shouldn't cost a lot to set right, but they apparently wind up costing consumers many thousands of dollars each year. The smallest cars on the market also have tiny price tags, making the price of repairs a much larger percentage of what the vehicle cost in the first place. The IIHS recently evaluated the bumpers of some of the tiniest vehicles on the market in low-speed incidents, and the results dovetail with the agency's equally low impressions of vehicle-to-vehicle impact performance of small-segment vehicles. A new damage assessment criteria was used to more closely mirror reality, and the cars underwent four tests: two corner impacts and two full width impacts on the bumpers.

    Of the seven cars tested, only the Smart ForTwo earned an "acceptable" rating, with most of the pack scoring "poor." Worst was the Kia Rio's startling $9,380 total damage tally, by far the most expensive showing in the test. The Honda Fit and Mini Cooper may be more highly regarded in the small car segment, but both of those models also score poorly.

    In diametric opposition to what anyone might actually enjoy driving, the Smart ForTwo and the Chevrolet Aveo came out best in terms of repair costs, bashing their way to $3,281 and $4,490 in total damage, respectively. It's clear from the IIHS' testing where bumpers often failed to engage or slid under the test barrier, that the way improve on the tests is to pay closer attention to bumper position in all circumstances when designing a car. If the bumper doesn't match up properly, bodywork ends up bearing the brunt of the impact, making even low-speed collisions expensive propositions. Hit the jump to see a video and a chart of the results along with the full release.

    [Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]

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    IIHS: Small car bumpers cost big bucks to repair originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Honda celebrates 50 years in America with car and bike show -

    Filed under: Etc., Honda, Event Alert


    Honda North America 50th Birthday car show - Click above for full gallery

    It's hard to believe, but it's been 50 years since Americans first saw a Honda on these shores. Way back in 1959, Honda opened its first storefront office in Los Angeles with just six employees, and started selling the Honda 50 motorbike. Skip forward to 2009 and American Honda now employs more than 25,000 workers directly, and some 100,000 indirectly at authorized Honda automobile, motorcycle and power-equipment dealerships throughout the United States. That doesn't even take into account the tens of thousands employed by nearly 600 U.S. Honda parts suppliers.

    To help celebrate their golden anniversary stateside, the company had a small car and bike show at their U.S. HQ in Torrance, California. We dropped in for a bit and took a bunch of photos. Although there were far more bikes than cars, it was a still a fun outing. On the car side there were a smattering of S2000s, a couple of first-gen Insights, an NSX, a couple of early CRXes, a bunch of Civics, and even a few show cars. Our favorites had to be the Side-by-Side formula car and the 600 coupe right next to it.

    On the bike side there was everything from a Trail 70 to the 2004 NAS concept. The little ZB50 even displayed a speeding ticket showing it clocked at 60 mph! Our favorites were the turbocharged CBR1000XX Blackbird and the 1970 Daytona-winning CR750. We've amassed a huge gallery and pasted in the press release after the jump. Click away and enjoy 50 years of American Honda.


    Gallery: Honda America 50th birthday show



    Photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio / Weblogs, Inc.

    Continue reading Honda celebrates 50 years in America with car and bike show

    Honda celebrates 50 years in America with car and bike show originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Rumormill: Mugen planning two-seat RR-based Civic Type-R hatchback? -

    Filed under: Aftermarket, Sports/GTs, Hatchbacks, Honda, UK, Rumormill, Special/Limited Editions


    Mugen Honda Civic Type-RR (JDM) - Click above for image gallery

    Honda's space-egg Civic Type-R hasn't exactly managed to build the same sort of enthusiast following as its predecessor, but that hasn't stopped U.S. motorheads from fawning over its edgy three-door shape, or from carping about how we don't get one in the States. While that isn't set to change, there may soon be a new model that's really worth crying over, as EVO is reporting that renowned tuner Mugen is fixing to build an even hotter Type-R variant.

    According to the UK publication, the Mugen-spec Type-R will build on the success of the Mugen RR sedan (shown), taking some of its key bits (upgraded suspension, perhaps the bigger Brembo brakes, 18-inch wheels). It will likely also inherit that car's lightweight Recaro buckets and ditch the rear seats altogether for weight savings.

    EVO notes that the current Mugen RR sedan's 2.0-liter engine makes 237 bhp (versus 198 bhp from the factory), with 160 pound-feet of torque ¬- a 10% increase over a stock Type-R. The mooted three-door liftback would likely receive similar power.

    In the UK's typically price-inflated market, EVO reckons the Mugen CTR will probably cost more than £35,000 - a gobsmacking $58,000.


    Gallery: Honda Civic Mugen RR (JDM)


    Gallery: Honda Civic Type R hatchback (EU)


    [Source: EVO]


    Rumormill: Mugen planning two-seat RR-based Civic Type-R hatchback? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Spy Shots: 2010 Honda CR-V spotted? -

    Filed under: Spy Photos, Crossovers/CUVs, Honda



    A forum user named "Puttz" at the Temple of VTEC took a picture of a manufacturer-plated CR-V in Dublin, Ohio near Honda's Marysville plant. In addition to a set of wheels that Puttz said were reminiscent of those on an RDX sketch, the grille is bigger and wearing a lot more chrome work. On the left is the spy shot, on the right is the 2009 CR-V. As another forum user noted, the 2-piece center section is somewhat of a return to the previous generation CR-V.

    Beyond that, the bumper gets reshaped with a different profile leading into the lower front fascia, and the fog light housings look to be more integrated. If this is the 2010 CR-V, it appears Honda is only making minor changes to its popular cute-ute. Hat tip to Edison

    [Source: Temple of VTEC]

    Spy Shots: 2010 Honda CR-V spotted? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 30 May 2009 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Honda S2000 Type-S headed to Japan

    Saturday, September 15th, 2007

    Filed under: Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Japan, Honda

    Honda S2000 Type-S headed to Japan

    The hardcore, track-ready Honda S2000 Club Racer unveiled back in April at the New York Auto turned quite a few heads, and it looks like many of its visual cues are headed to Japan in the form of the JDM S2000 Type-S. A teaser for the S2000 Type-S is now up on the automaker’s Japanese website showing the JDM car wearing the same wheels, bodywork, and rear wing as the USDM Club Racer. In contrast to the CR, however, the Type-S appears to have retained its folding soft top. The Club Racer has had that hardware removed for weight reasons and wears a cover with integrated fairings (or a removable aluminum hardtop) instead. You can compare the two cars by looking at the galleries below. The Honda Japan website doesn’t give any specific Type-S details at the moment, but we grabbed screenshots of the images made available so far. Expect to see the S2000 Type-S revealed for all next month at the Tokyo Motor Show.

    [Source: Honda]

    Gallery: Honda S2000 Type-S (JDM)

    Honda S2000 CR Prototype

    Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

     Honda S2000 CR Prototype

    The club racer-inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR Prototype making its world debut at the New York International Auto Show introduces a higher level of track-worthy performance and style to the S2000 roadster, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

    Honda S2000 CR Prototype

    The S2000 CR will be available as an entirely new S2000 trim level when it goes on sale in the fall of 2007. The lighter, stiffer and more aggressive overall design is engineered to maximize the S2000’s potential on a racetrack with the goal of substantially-improving track times, chassis balance and feel. The factory-tuned roadster provides highly-aggressive suspension settings, increased body and chassis rigidity, overall weight reduction and an aerodynamic body kit dialed-in for reduced lift. An aluminum hardtop replaces the convertible soft top as standard equipment.

    Interiour - Honda S2000 CR Prototype

    “The S2000 CR is the closest thing you can get to a Honda-built racecar with license plate holders and a horn,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Its features and equipment are designed to appeal to weekend club racing enthusiasts.”

    The full-body aerodynamic package reduces lift through large and highly-tuned front and rear spoilers. Exclusive chassis features include a quicker steering ratio, Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires, a wider rear tire size, firmer springs and dampers, larger stabilizer bars and a new wheel design in a dark gray color.

    Substantial structural bracing has been added to the storage area previously occupied by the soft top, resulting in additional rigidity. The aluminum hard top replaces the soft top of the conventional S2000, resulting in an overall weight savings of approximately 90 pounds when removed (relative to the current S2000).

    The exclusive interior is highlighted by unique cloth seating surfaces with yellow stitching, a unique spherical aluminum shifter and carbon fiber-style trim panels. Air conditioning and an AM/FM Stereo with CD player are optional equipment. Standard features for the S2000 include 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, ABS and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). While VSA serves to effectively enhance driver control during acceleration, braking, and cornering, the system can be disabled with the touch of a button when conditions warrant it.

    Widely considered the quintessential roadster-style sports car, the S2000 is the performance icon for the Honda brand and combines uncompromising racetrack-ready performance with everyday usability. The S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts with a potent 2.2-liter, 16-valve DOHC VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and a precise, short throw 6-speed manual transmission, along with tenacious handling and a perfect 50/50 weight balance.

    The renowned high-revving engine delivers 237 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 6,800 rpm. Perfectly complimenting the engine’s output characteristics is a compact, longitudinally-mounted, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission that features a direct linkage for precise shifting and quick throws. Combined with a front and rear double wishbone suspension, precise electric power steering, and a torque-sensing limited slip differential, the end result is a complete, no compromise, performance package for the enthusiast driver.

    2007/Honda Accord Coupe Concept

    Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

    The 2007 Honda Accord Coupe Concept was unveiled Monday at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Detroit news

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    Honda Edix

    Sunday, February 20th, 2005

    Honda Edix
    Details info: Alternative names:

    FR-V (2004-) (Honda Europe - Belgium)

    Honda Edix MPV



    Sales Company:

    Honda Europe (Belgium)





    Available version:

    1.7 16v aut.

    1.7 16v

    1.7 16v 4WD aut.

    2.0 16v aut.

    2.0 16v

    2.0 16v 4WD aut.

    2.2 CDTi





    Previous version:



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    Info:

    New 6-seater MPV built on CR-V platform. Edix comes from edit + six, referring to the reconfigurable interior. The car will be called FR-V (Flexible Recreational Vehicle) in Europe.



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    Honda Acty (Mk.III.) - Vamos (Mk.II.)

    Sunday, February 20th, 2005

    Honda Acty (Mk.III.) - Vamos (Mk.II.)
    Details info: Alternative names:

    Honda Acty (Mk.III.) - Vamos (Mk.II.) Vamos Hobio



    Sales Company:





    Available version:

    0.7 12v 3AT

    0.7 12v 4wd 4AT

    0.7 12v 4wd 5MT

    0.7 12v 5MT

    0.7 12v Turbo 4AT

    0.7 12v Turbo 4wd 4AT





    Previous version:



    Variation:

    (Acty)

    MicroVan Estate

    (Vamos Hobio)

    (2003 - )

    MicroVan Estate

    (Vamos (Mk.II.))

    (1999 - )



    MicroVan Pick-Up

    (Acty Truck)

    (1999 - )



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