Posts from ‘September, 2009’

Honda EV-N concept with UX-3 storage spot

The new electric vehicle by Honda is ready to welcome everyone to the Tokyo Motor Show next month. The tiny and cute EV-N concept is a battery powered car with some really retro touches on exterior and interior design. You might think that this looks like a small cute puppy and we shall agree with [...]

First Official Photos of the Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sports Coupe

Here are the first official photos of the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe. In fact this is the successor of Honda’s fans favorite CR-X model. The CR-Z concept was presented in 2007 and we are happy that no major differences have been applied to the final production car that will be available in Japan on February [...]

Australian Dr. Ian Frazer to Receive Honda Prize 2009

This is a news release as announced by Honda’s web site. Every year the Honda Foundation is giving the Honda Prize to important persons for their contribution to humanity. The Honda Foundation, co – founded by Soichiro Honda and his younger brother Benjiro Honda, and currently headed by Hiromori Kawashima, is pleased to announce the [...]

Honda’s World’s first Electronically Controlled Combined ABS for super sports bikes

The Electronically Controlled Combined ABS is the world’s first electronically controlled braking system for super sport bikes and guess who did it again. Thats correct, Honda has gone into another level by introducing an new advanced braking performance experience on large motorcycles. No more wheel lock as you press the brakes firmly and strong. Check [...]

DIY Replacing the rear console cover

The trim of the console cover is known to be strong, however if you S2000 is your daily drive or if you have a really sharp elbow, you may damage the rear trim of the console cover. So what do you do next, get a complete console? The answer is no and here is what [...]

Scott Sharp walks away from Acura’s prototype crash during Petit Le Mans practice

This could be listed as one of the worst crash ever recorded. Acura’s prototype was completely destroyed during Petit Le Mans practice and as you can see from the video is a miracle that Scott Sharp walked away.

Honda’s World’s first drive system that enables movement in all directions

Honda has developed an impressive new personal mobility technology and presents an experiment device, the U3-X. Take a view at this very interesting video, and check the links further below to view more details of how it actually works. The technology of U3-X The HOT Drive System (Omni-directional driving wheel system)

New Mugen accessories and new Sporty Modulo outfit for the 2010 Honda CR-V JDM Model

Mugen and Modulo have done it again, and this time with Honda’s 2010 CR-V facelift. Both tuners have many interior and exterior cosmetics accessories that you can chose to customize your own personal flavor to your own CR-V. Accessories such us a full aero kit with new front and rear bumpers, different grille, new side [...]

New six speed manual gearbox for Acura 2010 TL SH-AWD line up

Acura has launched the 2010 TL line up with a new six speed manual gearbox available exclusively on the top range SH-AWD model that sets with Acura’s all-wheel drive system with the 3.7-liter V6 engine producing 305HP and 273 lb-ft of torque. Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales said that “The new manual transmission [...]

Honda receives 2009 Grove Medal for FCX Clarity in Fuel Cell Technology

Honda received the prestigious Grove Medal in recognition of the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at Grove Fuel Cell Symposium. As it is known, the The FCX Clarity is a very practical vehicle car with plenty of room for four people and their luggage. Significantly. What is really different than any other car [...]

Honda Safety Institute Training Center for Bikers

Good news for riders comes from Montesa Honda in Barcelona of Spain by celebrating the opening of Honda’s Safety Institute (HIS). This institute is the first European center exclusively dedicated to training riders. Similar thirty six facilities exist around the world such as in Asia and South America. This facility with almost twenty five square [...]

Automobile manufacturers stick up for electric vehicles with fuel cell

This is a joint release of Daimler, Ford, GM/Opel, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, Renault, Nissan and Toyota as posted on Honda’s site. Letter of Understanding on electric vehicles with fuel cell development and market introduction signed Daimler AG announced that the leading vehicle manufacturers in fuel cell technology – Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation/Opel, [...]

Honda World’s First New Dual Clutch Transmission

Honda announces World’s First New Dual Clutch Transmission for Use in Large-displacement Sport Bikes and also the CV-Matic Transmission for Cub Style Scooters . Check also the links below the video, for additional technical information. Dual Clutch Transmission and CV-Matic Transmission

Asimo appearance on Brad Paisley video

Here is the official video of Welcome To The Future by Brad Paisley. Sings about where we were, where we are and where will be in the future. Asimo makes his appearance as well in this nice video below. Enjoy!