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Honda CR-Z could be tuned by Mugen

Mugen doesn’t waste too much time and looks into the future of the new CR-Z, according to Autocar. Hiroki Toyoda, vice president of Mugen Euro said that “the hybrid powertrain would create a new set of tuning opportunities, with the electric motor acting as a kind of turbo at low speeds, to compensate for a [...]

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

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 [...]

Honda Insight gets some tuning

We certainly did not expect to see some tuning on the new Honda Insight hybrid but there is no stopping of doing so. Exclusive Zeus has lowered the car with redesigned exterior and a set of of new shiny wheels. Perhaps we shall see more from other tuners as well. All we can say is [...]

This is for racers pleasure only

Honda Performance Development has implemented an initiative that will include the development of products and services which support competition in the amateur and entry-level professional ranks It will also include integrated marketing activities designed to raise the profile of Honda Racing and HPD.
“For many years, Honda enthusiasts have campaigned our products [...]

NSX successor to go hybrid?

The rumors just keep coming, confusing everyone. This time rumors describe that the NSX successor will go hybrid and will be the competitor of Toyota’s FT-HS hybrid sports car. A hybrid sports car with a 3.5lt V6 engine that gives 450hps will probably be the answer to the long story of the NSX successor. Honda’s [...]

More than 60 cubs turned into art

Its all about art and what an interesting project that is. The Love Cub 50 Project exhibited over 60 Super Cubs turned into works of art. Honda’s famous Super Cub is sold in 160 countries and regions around the world. More than 60 million units have been sold as per April 2008 last figures. The [...]

Mugen Civic Type-R and Mugen Stream MPV first official photos

Mugen gets their hands on the European Civic Type-R and gives its Mugen touch. Also the Stream MPV gets Mugen-ized and the result looks great for both Honda models.
Check for the official photos of the Mugen Type-R here and  Mugen Stream MPV here

Mugen goes RR for Civic Type-R?

There are few rumors that a Mugen Type-R will be developed, following the success of the Mugen RR sedan, according to a UK publication. Civic Type-R sales figures across Europe, represent that this is a model which offers power and spirit in its class. Mugen in the past has produce some really good upgrades and [...]

Honda and Vaillant Develop Energy Saving Cogeneration Systems

An agreement between Honda and German heating and air conditioning company Vaillant took place in Frankfurt. Both companies will develop gas-powered micro cogeneration systems for single family homes in the European market.
Takayuki Arima, President of Honda Motor Europe (North) GmbH in Offenbach said that “The competence of Vaillant in heating and air conditioning systems and [...]