It looks like, the previous report on the 2010 Honda CR-V, was actually spot on. According to latest Honda news feed, the new face lifted CR-V, will be revealed on September 17, 2009. Front grille and fog lights have been changed slightly giving more aggressive look. However, nothing is known yet of any mechanical changes [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2009’
Honda and Fila produce new racing shoes
FILA has release five new shoes which are inspired by “Honda Racing’s commitment to fulfill every car enthusiast’s racing dreams”. A bit ironic, considering that Honda has put off every racing commitment this year with its withdrawal from F1 Racing and not only. However, those FILA- Honda’s shoes are great looking and why not get [...]
Honda China: An increase in annual production
Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. sales results, have been increased with sales reaching 109,000 units for January to July 2009. That is an increase of 10.5% compared to the same period a year ago. The auto-plant located at Wuhan, Hubei Province, held a ceremony to celebrate the production of the new Spirior, a model that [...]
Vote for the best japanese car ever made
Here is your chance to vote for your favorite Japanese sport car ever made. Car magazine is running a Japanese special on their site and you are more than welcome to place your vote. Guess what we would suggest. Thats right, the Honda S2000. Honda’s selection of cars includes the S2000, NSX, Integra Type-R and [...]
S2000 listed among ten best used cars under $19,999
Edmunds has listed the Honda S2000 within the ten best used cars under $19,999. We are certainly not surprised at all with the results. The S2000, as we know its reliable, fast and an enjoyable roadster that wakes up the senses every time you enter into the vtec world!
Honda’s new SSD Navigation is here
Honda Access Europe (HACE) has announced the addition of its Solid State Drive (SSD) Navigation System to the existing Audio & Electronics range of accessories. This unit offers optimal coverage, rapid route calculation and superb audio connectivity as it takes advantage of the SSD technology that we know. Since this option is a premium satellite [...]
Honda Insight earns IIHS Top Safety Pick award
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave Honda Insight the Top Safety Pick Award which means that the Insight achieved the highest rating of good in front, side, and rear impact tests. Together with the Honda Insight, Toyota Prius and Kia Soul also earned the same award. This is good news for all potential buyers [...]
NSX successor shall be downgraded
A sad day, that was, when the NSX successor project was canceled by Honda. It was back in February when Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co said that the NSX successor was mostly completed, but no “go” was given to bring it on production. However, John Watts, Acura’s senior manager has [...]
The first 5-Stroke engine on production?
We are certain that most of us are aware of the two most common kind of internal combustion engines. We have the two-stroke engine and also the four-stroke engine. Well its not quite like that, since Ilmor Engineering has designed the first five-stroke engine which promises to deliver such a fuel economy as an existing [...]
Acura TSX station wagon to get a green light?
With the continuous sales of station wagons from many car manufacturers in the US, it is really no big surprise that Acura has plans for a possible TSX wagon to be produced and go for sale. However, its still early to find out if a green go light shall be given, but we won’t be [...]
Tsukuba circuit clone found in Ohio?
It is not exactly a clone, but it looks like Honda test facility in Ohio has duplicate certain parts of Tsukuba Circuit. Its not identical since you can see the test skid area which requires some alteration to fit in within the Tsukuba Circuit clone. Looks so nice from top, doesn’t it?
Ten years of the Honda S2000 production and a farewell to the last S2000 produced
After ten years of production, the Honda S2000 will no longer be produced. On August 7th, 2009 the last S2000 was produced and the production line was shut down. An emotional day, many of the S2KI community might say. We don’t have an official number yet of how many S2000 in total were produced all [...]
S2K Challenge Series: 8th Race at the Buttonwillow
Article by Edward Lee (600rr_rocket) The 8th S2K Challenge event was held on August 2, 2009 at Buttonwillow Raceway (#13CW). 28 S2000 drivers participated in the event, the best turnout yet for the 2009 S2K Challenge Series, and we are very pleased by the excitement the Series has generated among S2000 owners in SoCal. The [...]
European Civic Type-R gets the green light to be sold in Japan
Japanese Honda lovers will be very excited with this one. The European Civic Type-R hatchback will finally be sold also in Japan, which happens to be the third country following Australia and South Africa that will receive that particular model. The three door Civic Type-R is built in United Kingdom and is equipped with a [...]
Honda Accord Type-S gets a petrol engine option
Honda will add a petrol engine option to the European Accord Type-S lineup. In particular a 2.4 liter petrol engine with a 201 horsepower will be an additional option, apart of the 2.2 liter turbo diesel engine that gives 180 horsepower. Further changes include an exterior re-design together with a new style 18 inch alloy [...]
