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Honda CR-V refined for 2010

Honda have revised their ultimate 2007 SUV killer - the CR-V with new look, new diesel engine and an eagerly-awaited automatic gearbox for diesel models. The unique ’car-like’ handling characteristics have blazed a trail into the CR-V’s popularity. The refined 2010 Honda CR-V will feature a distinctive new front bumper and grille, a revised rear bumper, and colour coded bumpers on EX grades. There are newly-designed 17-inch (SE) and 18-inch (ES and EX) alloy wheels and upgraded fabrics

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

The all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is reshaped with sleek and aerodynamic vision Accord sedan, upgraded to Crossover Utility Vehicle. The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will take the top position at the Accord family lineup when it goes on sale in fall 2009. The 2010 Accord Crosstour combines a low-profile contours with aggressive sporty lines which emphasizes the versatile functionality of the new CUV. As we said, the new Crosstour fallows the Accord's familiar character lines and adds a b

2010 2010 Honda Fit - fits everything

2010 Honda Fit, the five door fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive small sporty car. Compact on the outside and yet spacious inside, the Fit really fits anything. With its multifunctional interior and high levels of refinement 2010 Honda Fit offers multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations. The "super-forward aero-form" exterior design supports excellent outward visibility and contributes to the vehicle’s aggressive, sporty stance. The 1.5-liter, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine is tuned to d

2010 Accord with New Features

The 2010 Honda Accord lineup receives new features on certain models with an expanded application of Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® to vehicles equipped with leather seating surfaces (previously exclusive to navigation-equipped models) and new rear seat ventilation ducts on Accord Sedan EX and EX-L models for more-direct rear passenger airflow. Subtle modifications include graphically optimized climate control buttons and the addition of a trunk roof lining on Accord EX models. "The Honda Ac

2010 Honda Ridgeline

The five-passenger Honda Ridgeline pickup holds a unique place in the half-ton truck segment, utilizing a closed-box, unit-body architecture to deliver high levels of capability and comfortable ride performance rare for a pickup truck. The Ridgeline offers a wide range of conventional pickup capabilities with a maximum tow rating of 5,000 pounds and a half-ton payload rating, all while offering unique features like a large In-Bed Trunk™ and an independent front and rear suspension. "The

Honda Civic Type R changes its name to Type R EURO for the Japanese market

The British-built 3-door hot hatch - Honda Civic Type R will be named Type R EURO for the Japanese-market. The car will be exported in limited numbers and it will go on sale from 2010. Japan is the third country outside Europe to import this high-revving hot hatch with the red ‘H' badge, following Australia and South Africa. The demand for the European-produced car in Honda's domestic market is testament to the dedication and skill of Associ

Hi-Tech Engines Slash Commodore Fuel Use

Australia’s favourite car, the Holden Commodore, is set to slash motorists’ fuel use and running costs with two new advanced V6 engines and other technology improvements. The Model Year 10 (MY10) Commodore range will go on sale in September with the most fuel efficient Australian-built six cylinder vehicle in the market. Commodore Omega achieves just 9.3 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres in the official ADR81/02 test – up to 13 per cent better than current models – making it more efficient than some m

2010 Honda Odyssey

The 2010 Honda Odyssey continues to stand apart from the minivan crowd with a reputation built on innovation, quality and engineering excellence. The Odyssey's alignment of features like an engaging-to-drive character, a 3rd-Row Magic Seat®, a premium appearance and efficient engine performance combine to offer a sophisticated transportation environment with room for up to eight people (seven on LX models). The available 244-horsepower V-6 engine achieves an EPA highway fuel-economy rating1 of

The First Honda Factory Chopper Destined for UK

For many years the chopper motorcycle has summed-up a particular breed and passion of two-wheeled cool. Many are home-built machines - some made to quite basic specifications. But with the VT1300CX you can have all the presence and pose of a chopper, but with the reassurance of Honda’s enviable style and build quality. The VT1300CX is a whole new breed of cruiser, showing Honda’s wild side and playing on the popular chopper genre. The machine is powered by a 1312cc 52-degree fuel-injected V-twin found in the

Honda announced near future plans for the CR-Z sporty hybrid

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sporty hybrid model in February 2010 and Fit Hybrid before the end of 2010. By combining these two models with the currently available Insight and Civic Hybrid, Honda will further enhance its lineup of compact hybrid models, which leverage the unique characteristics of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), including compact size, lightweight and high efficiency. In additio

All-new Honda Accord Crosstour to Arrive in Fall 2009

An all-new crossover vehicle based on the award-winning Honda Accord will go on-sale in the fall of 2009 as the "Accord Crosstour," American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. This new addition to the Honda lineup will be sold as a 2010 model. Additional information will be announced later in the year.

honda civic type r mugen prototype

Honda Civic Type R MUGEN prototype

Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan. The car is being developed in Japan by MUGEN EURO – the Northampton-based subsidiary of Honda’s long standing tuning partner MUGEN – and will be brought to the UK for testing later in the year. At this stage, the car is being prepared purely as a prototype