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Next gen 2012 Honda Civic spied as 5-door version for first time

Spies on the streets of Offenbach, Germany, caught pictures of the ninth generation 2012 Honda Civic during testing.  The five-door prototype shows that the Civic could wind up with a smaller body and wheelbase than the current model. Seen near Honda’s research and development facility in Offenbach, the Civic looks to maintain its short hood, [...]

Honda preparing EV and plug-in hybrid models

Honda’s President, Takanobu Ito, has revealed new details about upcoming products during his 2010 mid-year speech. Stating “consumer preference has quickly shifted toward smaller sized vehicles in every automobile market around the world due to increasing environmental awareness,” Ito has laid out a plan to produce several new models with “speed, affordability and low CO2 [...]

2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite minivan revealed

Honda has pulled the wraps off the redesigned 2011 Odyssey minivan. Looking virtually identical to the Odyssey concept, which was unveiled at 2010 Chicago Auto Show, the van features a bold grille (similar to the one used on the Accord Crosstour), a distinctive “lightning-bolt” beltline, which increases third row visibility, and a roof-mounted spoiler. The [...]

No plans for Honda CR-Z Si or electric vehicle – U.S. launch in August

In an effort to make the CR-Z even less exciting, Honda has announced their will be no Si or EV variants. Speaking with InsideLine, Honda’s U.S. executive vice president of sales, John Mendel, confirmed a CR-Z Si would not be launched this summer and is not currently planned for production. When asked about the possibility [...]

Honda S2000 successor to be a mid-engine hybrid

Patent filings in Japan by Honda suggest that the automaker is working on a new roadster to take over where the Honda S2000 left off, according to Autocar.  The application says the car will use “an engine being fitted to a centre frame,” suggesting that the rear-wheel drive car will be mid-engined. The magazine believes [...]

Honda CR-Z U.S. pricing starts at $19,200

Honda has announced U.S. pricing information for the 2011 CR-Z. On sale August 24th, the hybrid coupe will be priced from $19,200 (not including a destination and handling charge of $750). The base model comes nicely equipped with an AM/FM/CD/USB audio system, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, keyless entry and cruise control. [...]

2011 Honda Accord facelift coupe and sedan announced in U.S.

Honda will be sending a facelifted version of the high-volume Honda Accord to the U.S. for the 2011 model year.  The revisions will be seen on both the coupe and sedan. Engine choices are relatively unchanged, though engineers with the Japanese automaker worked to reduce friction in engine parts.  Along with revisions to both the [...]