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 in racing series [...]
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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 [...]
Honda Invests in Bio-Ethanol Production Technology
Honda is ready to build a new Research & Development facility in Japan for bio-ethanol production technology from non-edible cellulosic material such as the stems and leaves of plants. The construction of the facility within the Kazusa Akademia Park (in Kisarazu, Chiba) will begin in April 2009 and operation will start on November 2009. Read [...]
Honda’s Latest Advanced Safety Vehicles
ITS-Safety 2010 public demonstration (sponsored by the ITS Promotion Council) will be held on February 25 – 28, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Honda announced that it will demonstrate the latest Advanced Safety Vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles and electric carts, which are equipped with the latest active safety driving support features. The design of the Advanced [...]
First Wooden Supercar: The Splinter
Grab some plywood and try to beat this amazing supercar.Actually this beauty is made of a composite timber body, walnut, cherry wood and hickory. This model is a part of a project of the North Carolina State University. The project is an actually research to find new uses for wood-based materials. If they could only [...]
Honda NSX Mugen RR at Tokyo Auto Saloon
Although the NSX successor development was cancelled, Honda still spicing up her NSX existing model and a special concept was presented at the Tokyo show. The concept is the NSX Mugen RR, a pure racing inspired version by Mugen. The NSX Mugen RR is a show car with no engine and drivetrain and was created [...]
Summary of Honda Exhibition at Tokyo Auto Salon 2009
Honda Access Corporation, manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories, announced that it will feature two new concepts vehicles in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009. One of the Modulo concepts is designed and based on the S2000 roadster. Honda Access will also display Life and Crossroad Styling Study Models, a Racing [...]
Single Seater Hawk Product Design
It is still a product design but certainly, we would love to see this on the streets or in our garage and take it for a spin. The beautiful 3-wheel single seater “Hawk” is designed by Alex Hodge from New Zealand and is powered by a Honda RC51 V-twin 999cc engine, with a redline of [...]
The Canadian Zero-Emissions Motorcycle Uno
Is it back from the future or just sits around the corner? Well, actually it stands on a single twin wheel axis and is here already. Canadian 18 year old Ben Gulak invented the UNO, and by the looks and the fact that this is an environmental friendly invention, we won’t be surprised if it [...]
