Honda Civic Hibrid - The Best

It turns out that cars can compete not only on capacity and other dynamic characteristics and, more recently, ecology has become an important vehicle parameter. To date, according to the ratings compiled by the German automobile club VCD, most environmentally friendly car is recognized as Honda Civic Hibrid. Winner of 2005 Toyota Prius this year, only in second place. Civic Hybrid wins the nomination and in the most environmentally friendly compact car. Among the family of machines first place went to Toyota Prius, and the most environmentally-friendly minivan was found Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG, is used as fuel gas. As the evaluation criteria take into account car experts VCD fuel consumption and harmful substances in exhaust gases and noise. The final ranking is: 1 Honda Civic Hybrid Toyota Prius 2 3 Citroen C1 1.0 Advance 4 Peugeot 107 Petit Filou 5 6 Toyota Aygo Daihatsu Cuore 1.0 7 VW Polo Blue-motion Daihatsu Sirion 1.0 8 9 10 Toyota Yaris 1.0 Toyota Yaris 1.3

Honda introduced a new generation model Accord

On Tuesday, the company introduced a new generation of Honda models Accord, which will be produced in a body "coupe" and "Sedan". Cars have become somewhat larger than their predecessors, received a completely new exterior and interior, as well as more powerful engines. The main stylistic elements of the new products have become the new elongated headlamps, grille, which has more angular shape than the previous generation, a new front and rear bumpers. Changed it and design the rear, where there are new tail lamps and a massive trunk lid. Wheelbase sedan and coupe Accord, compared with the previous generation of this model, increased by 6 and 5.8 inches and is 2.79 meters and 2.74 meters respectively. Dimensions machines also grew a few inches. In addition, the cars received a special power structure front of the body ACE Body Structure, already used on the Civic and CR-V. This design helps in case of an accident efficiently distribute crash energy, thus increasing the safety of passengers. In addition to this, the new Accord on the 20 percent increased torsional rigidity. Sedan will be equipped with wide range of petrol engines including a 2.4-liter gasoline engine, which offers two options for power 180 and 200 horsepower. Also the car will receive a 273-strong unit shestitsilidrovy 3.5-liter. Honda Accord in a body "coupe" will be completed with just two petrol engines of 200 and 273 horsepower. Depending on the modification of engines will be aggregated with either five-or six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed "automatic".

Honda introduced the new FR-V

Japanese company Honda introduced a compact version of its restaylingovuyu six-van FR-V, according autoblog.com. The car received minor exterior changes and a new engine. Honda FR-V 2007 model year features new front and rear lights that look through the dark tinted stricter reflecting elements. In addition, the company says that the new headlights have become more efficient. All exterior chrome elements also have a light tint. In the car were new, higher quality finishing materials, and the place of wooden inserts on the instrument panel took materials that mimic the metal and carbon. The new FR-V will be equipped with a 140-horsepower gasoline power plant capacity of 1.8 liters, which is already known on the model Honda Civic. This engine will replace the previous petrol engines of 1.7 and 2.0 liters and power of 125 and 148 horsepower respectively. As an alternative, will now be available only a 2.2-liter diesel engine. The world premiere of the updated FR-V will be held at the Paris Motor Show in late September this year.

Honda officially unveiled the new Civic Type-R

Honda has extended the first official information relating to a new generation of "hot" hatchback Honda Civic Type-R. International debut of new products planned for the Paris Motor Show to be held in autumn 2006, and its sales will start in the first quarter of 2007. The new Type-R is based on the three-door version of the Honda Civic Type-S, but differs from it even more aggressive body design and the presence under the bonnet of a more powerful engine: two-liter "atmosfernika", whose power reaches 201 horsepower at 8,000 rpm . This engine - a modernized version of the already well-known motor from the previous generation Type-R, which according to the engineers, has become even more responsive, and also received a new balancer shaft and is equipped with an electronic throttle actuator. In addition, the new engine is equipped with a modernized system of variable valve timing i-VTEC, which switches within the power mode at lower speeds - from 5200 rpm. The driver of this resembles an indicator, located on the right side of the scale electronic tachometer. As a result, from zero to hundred kilometers per hour Civic Type-R can accelerate in 6.6 seconds and its top speed of 235 kilometers per hour. These figures are almost identical to the characteristics of the previous generation of "hot" hatch, however, according to developers, the new product has a more "human" character and accelerates to maximum speed a little faster. Recall also that the three-door version of the Honda Civic is 20 millimeters wider than a similar five-door versions, and the new Type-R is also 15 mm lower.

Honda Civic Type-R gets diesel engine

Honda is about to launch into series production diesel modification of the "hot" hatchback Civic Type-R. In an interview with British magazine Autocar said one of the engineers of the Japanese brand Kenisi Nagahiro (Kenichi Nagahiro). As expected, Honda Civic Type-R D will receive a 2.2-liter turbodiesel, a well-known brands Accord and Civic, but in the accelerated version. Its capacity will be increased from 140 to 180 horsepower, and torque - up to 430 Nm. Recall that now Civic Type-R comes with a two-liter gasoline engine power of 201 horsepower. From zero to one hundred miles an hour so the car can accelerate in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 235 kilometers per hour.

Toyota lost its first place ranking in the reliability of cars

Toyota brand has lost leadership in the ranking of the most reliable cars, finishing, according to the monthly U.S. magazine Consumer Reports, only the fifth place. Instead, Toyota's leaders came out ranking brand Honda, and its Acura division of the premium was on the second line. Next come the Scion (Toyota-owned budget brand) and Subaru. Rating is based on the feedback of the journal owners, who reported the publication of information about their cars. The magazine has a monthly audience of six million people, of which 1.3 million provide their reports. Based on the data reviewed, Consumer Reports now advises his readers to buy Toyota Camry 2007 model year with a V6 engine and Toyota Tundra pickup with the engine V8. It should be noted that until this report, Consumer Reports has always valued the average reliability Toyota as satisfactory and recommended that consumers buy the products of this Japanese brand, without waiting for the reviews of owners. But now the magazine has changed its position, and is now going to wait until the annual report of the owners before they make recommendations for the brand. Similarly, the publication comes from the other brands of cars. According to Consumer Reports, local manufacturers in the U.S. also improved their reliability, but only the Buick, owned concern General Motors, was able to get into the top ten "most the most."

Honda Accord gets new turbo diesel

Honda is developing a modernized version of its two 138-horsepower 2.2-liter diesel engine. These engines will be equipped with the European modification of the model next-generation Accord, which will premiere in the middle of next year. On it informs edition "What Car?". The first of the advanced motors will be ten percent more powerful than its predecessor and will be aggregated with a manual or automatic transmission. The second version of the turbo will develop in 25-30 percent of capacity more than the current unit and will be paired only with six "mechanics". According to representatives of Japanese corporations, both diesels meet environmental standards "Euro 5", coming into force of the European countries in two years. Publication of "What Car?" suggests that fuel economy and CO2 emissions from the upgraded engines will remain the same as the next generation Accord will overall dimensions slightly larger and slightly heavier. In addition, Honda also is developing another version of the 2.2-liter turbodiesel. This engine will fit into the long-term environmental standards "Euro-6", whose introduction into the action planned for 2014.

Honda introduced the 500-strong Element for drifting

The auto show in Las Vegas, the Japanese company Honda introduced the car Element-D, reports Leftlanenews.com. The machine is designed on the basis of a minivan and Honda Element is designed for competition drifting. Unlike conventional all-wheel drive Honda Element, which is based on the CR-V off-road vehicle and is equipped with four-cylinder, Element-D got a rear wheel drive and V6 engine capacity of 3.2 liters. This engine is equipped with twin-turbo, but its power is 500 horsepower. The American branch of Japanese automaker Honda R & D Americas, Inc. plans to participate in this car racing Drifting U.S. as early as next year.

Honda showed a prototype next-generation Accord

Honda is at an auto show in Detroit presented a conceptual Coupe Honda Accord Coupe Concept, which is, in fact, a prototype of the next generation of the family Accord. As spoken by the Japanese brand, the new sedan Honda Accord, which will appear either late today or early next year will look almost as well. The main stylistic elements of the pilot compartment became elongated headlights, a new, more angular shape of the grille and bumper with air in the center and the major grooves on the sides. In addition, the new Accord will appear massive, well-defined wheel arches and the original decision of the rear lid with a massive trunk. All future versions of the Honda Accord will also receive a special superstructure, the front end ACE Body Structure, which effectively distributes the impact energy in case of emergency. Similar construction now equipped model Honda Civic and CR-V. Exhibition model Accord Coupe Concept has a new version of three-liter engine V6. It is equipped with a new generation of Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), which disables some cylinders when driving at a constant speed and, thus, saves fuel and reduces the amount of harmful substances emitted into the atmosphere. A similar drive then appears on the serial and "chords". Recall also that the Honda Accord is now one of the best selling cars in the U.S. - in 1976 there were sold more than 9.5 million such vehicles.

Were results of crash tests the Honda Civic and Lexus IS

This week published the results of a new series of crash tests conducted by the method of EuroNCAP, which was attended by two Japanese cars - Honda Civic and the latest generation Lexus IS. And if you could get a sedan for passenger safety in case of accident the maximum five stars, the hatchback - just four. According to the official press release EuroNCAP, a few points were removed from the Honda Civic for a failed structure of the front panel, which in case of collision may injure the driver feet, as well as design the brake pedal, which at the time of impact is shifted to the salon for more than 100 millimeters . But for safety in side impact Civic was appreciated. For the safety of the child in the car and a pedestrian car scored four out of five and three out of four stars, respectively, which is one of the best results in the classroom. Lexus IS performed better - for the safety of passengers in the event of an accident sedan received 33 points scored by the maximum five stars. And for safety in side impact IS has received the highest rating. Protection of the child in the car experts EuroNCAP rated at 39 points - four stars out of five, and pedestrian safety in the event of a collision - two stars out of four.

Honda introduced the potential successor model HR-V

Honda is on Wednesday extended the first official photos of the new compact crossover, which was named Honda Crossroad. As expected, this novelty will be on sale in Japan in February 2007, where it will cost 2-2,8 million yen. According to preliminary reports, the car turned compact model Honda CR-V, which is considered by some experts, makes it a potential successor to the popular Russian and European markets model Honda HR-V. It is true as long as the representatives of the Japanese brand declined to comment about the supply of such a model to other countries. We also recall that in the second half of last century under the name Honda Crosser Car navigation Land Rover Discovery, intended for sale exclusively on the Japanese market.

Honda introduced the first production hydrogen car

On Thursday at the Motor Show in Los Angeles, the company unveiled the Honda FCX Clarity - his first production car equipped with a 134-strong plant for fuel cells running on hydrogen. Such a device during a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen generates energy for electric motors, which drive the car. Also worth noting is that the new product is completely "clean" machine, because it is an exhaust ordinary water. Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen can accelerate to 92 miles per hour in ten seconds and a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour. According to the Japanese company, completely filled 171-liter tank of hydrogen would be enough to drive without refueling more than 430 kilometers. Production of FCX will begin as soon as possible, and the first copies of the car will appear in dealer showrooms in the U.S. only in the middle of next year. Initially, however, hydrogen vehicles will not be able to buy a Honda. Novelty will be offered for lease for a term of three years with monthly payments of about $ 600, which include maintenance and insurance.

The Japanese have bought the whole lot of tuning Honda Civic Type-R for ten minutes

In Japan, all of the limited batch of 300 copies of the "charged" sedans Honda Civic Mugen RR, built on the base model Type-R and trained tuning studio Mugen, was sold for ten minutes. According to the publication Carview, accepting orders for this car began on 14 September this year, at nine o'clock in the morning local time, and already by 9:10 all the cars have been booked. First Mugen RR will be delivered to its owners in January 2008. Recall that due to modernization of the engine specialists tuning studio managed to increase the power of the base two-liter gasoline engine with 225 to 240 horsepower. In addition, Civic Mugen RR has an aerodynamic body kit, a new sports suspension, upgraded exhaust system, as well as more effective brakes. The weight of such vehicles has been reduced by almost ten pounds - up to 1239 pounds. The cost of Honda Civic Mugen RR in Japan accounted for more than four million yen (about 39 thousand U.S. dollars).

Honda will sell "hybrids" at a price of "Focus"

Japanese company Honda has promised to create the cheapest car, equipped with a hybrid powertrain. The basis of the new development, which will appear in 2009, will form the design elements of the concept car Small Hybrid Sports, presented in March 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show, the website Autocar. Efforts have allowed Honda engineers to create more affordable technologies for the design of hybrid powertrains. Production car, which borrows some design elements of the concept Small Hybrid Sports, will be available in 2009, and will cost about 14 thousand U.S. dollars. Sources at Honda's say that the new product will look like a family hatchback and, like the Toyota Prius, will become a fully independent model. "Hybrid technology is most suitable for compact city cars" - the president said Honda Europe Shidzhira Tokadzhi (Shigera Tokagi). "Global production of such vehicles equipped with hybrid engines, making them cheaper and more accessible than today's models." The company hopes that the new model will increase the worldwide sales of Honda vehicles with hybrid engines up to 200 thousand units per year. For example, 200 thousand vehicles equipped with hybrid engines, was sold to a Japanese company from 1999 to the present.

Honda Civic Hybrid for recall repairs

Honda has announced a recall of 45 000 335 cars from Honda Civic hybrid. The reason for this service campaign was a defect found in the converter voltage, which can cause a short circuit and completely "immobilize" the car. According to the Japanese company, currently they do not know of any accidents or accidents caused by the malfunction. The elimination of this defect will cost Honda to two million dollars, but according to tradition, the car owners all work will be carried free of charge. Note also that the recall affects all versions of the hybrid Civic, issued in the period from September 2005 to September 2006.

Honda Civic and Honda CR-V - best-selling cars in Europe in 2007

Honda has established an absolute record for the number of cars sold in the European region, which amounted to 398 960 vehicles or 21,5% of world-class sales in 2007. The popularity of Honda Civic, the best-selling model in Europe, was a key factor, which marked the high volume of sales. The number of sold Civic increased 41.7%. In total, it sold 160,062 cars in the Civic for 2007. Crossover Honda CR-V, released on the market in early 2006, showed sales growth of 77.3%, the number of vehicles sold was 90,554 units and reached record levels. Sales of diesel version of the CR-V increased by 72.7%, to date, this best-selling modified Honda CR-V in Europe. European sales of Honda steadily growing, national records have been re-established in 32 out of 37 countries in the region. This trend, along with a significant increase in Western European markets, as well as developing markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Honda sales in Russia, Ukraine and Romania has more than doubled. Russian sales totaled 38,630 vehicles, an increase of 145% increase compared to the previous year. The company's sales in Sweden rose by more than 60% while in Norway, their growth was 55%. In turn, France, Greece and Poland showed an increase of over 30%, the Netherlands, Spain and Denmark - 20%. Shigeru Takagi, president of Honda Motor Europe Ltd, said: We are pleased that so many European customers have chosen Honda cars in 2007. Next year will be for us even more responsible: we plan to launch a new version of the Honda Accord and Honda Jazz.

In New York, Honda will present an extreme version of the model S2000

Honda is present at the upcoming motor show in New York, the extreme version of the model S2000, which will receive the title of an additional index of CR, ie the Club Racer. Technical characteristics of the car were not disclosed. We only know that the car will receive "aggressive tuning": its weight would be reduced significantly, and perhaps set the modified engine. More information will become available April 4 at the press conference by Honda in New York. Car sales will begin in fall 2007.

Honda introduced in Geneva hybrid concept car

At the Geneva Motor Show Honda introduced the company hybrid concept car Small Hybrid Sports Concept. Appearance of the car, designed in a European design center Honda, gives an idea of ??what to look for a future hybrid model of a Japanese company. As said by representatives of Honda, this is a prototype of its kind, the response of Toyota, whose concept car FT-HS was recently presented at an auto show in Detroit. The front-Small Hybrid Sports Concept is built on a compact platform and is driven by a hybrid Honda IMA, which combines four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor and continuously variable transmission. Developers say the concept car that managed to combine environmental friendliness with the dynamics of a hybrid sport compact and handling, proving that you can enjoy an active driving, without doing substantial harm to the environment. The car looks pretty aggressive, and little ground clearance, short overhangs and large 20-inch wheels give the concept of sportiness punishment. Instead of mirrors mounted video camera. The roof of the prototype is made from a single piece of glass, and behind the entire width of the body stretches LED light in the center of which - the glowing neon license plate under the seat.

Honda massively "twist" runs their machines

Honda is in the U.S. will spend 16 million dollars in to offset the cost of six million owners of cars, which overstated the mileage odometers, reports Detroit News. The action affects the owners of cars of Honda and Acura, issued in April 2002 to November 2006. Odometer readings on cars is calculated at 3.75 per cent of miles more than it was in reality. Thus, the warranty on the car expired earlier. In addition, those motorists who have taken on lease vehicles have been forced to pay for the miles that they do not actually passed. In 2004, a resident of Texas found that the way to her grandmother's home on the new Honda Odyssey on the odometer reading was 20 miles longer than its previous car brand Mazda. She went to court to demand compensation from Honda. In the U.S. there is no mandatory laws governing the accuracy of the odometer. Nevertheless, the representatives agreed to settle the problem of Honda pending a decision by the court. Warranty mileage of cars with incorrect odometers had been increased by five percent, and those owners, the warranty period for machines which have already expired, the company promised to reimburse the costs of repairs. In addition, motorists who took the Honda to lease, will be free to travel another five per cent of the paid mileage, and those with the leasing period is over, the company will pay $ 265 each. Representatives of Honda claim that since 2007 all cars of Japanese brands have zero error odometers.

Russians are willing to pay more for the image of BMW, Toyota and Honda

Russian motorists willing to pay for the cars of BMW, Toyota and Honda. This conclusion was research agency BBDO Branding, the newspaper "Vedomosti". It was found that the most desirable for Russian buyers car was BMW - 73 percent of respondents willing to pay for the brand more than for the corresponding competitor. Second place went to the brand Toyota - are ready to pay for her 70 percent. Third place mark of Honda. Of the 20 brands participating in the survey, the lowest marks in Lada and Daewoo. Research agency concluded that in case of the market of comparable quality but less expensive cars, production of "AvtoVAZ" and lose UzDaewoo demand. Preferences in cars also depend on the membership of a particular sex. According to the agency for Russian men is more important than just prestige, and for women a unique brand, but those and others are most concerned about self-expression. In addition, BBDO Branding compared the results of Russian and German studies. In Germany, the choice of vehicle greatly affects its functionality, while in Russia - a pleasure. According to data obtained in our country, half are interested in filling a functional car, and in Germany almost do not pay attention to the emotional side of car.

Honda showed the new Accord

Honda has released the first images and detailed specifications for the eighth generation model Accord. Debut of new items will be held at the Geneva Motor Show March 4, 2008. The photographs Honda Accord has virtually no differences from its American counterpart of the Acura TSX, whose image has been officially published on Monday. Accord station wagon design is based on the prototype shown at Frankfurt in 2007. Compared with the previous generation, the new product has increased in length and width. At Honda Accord debuts and new turbocharged four-cylinder i-DTEC volume of 2.2 liters of a series of "clean diesel". Its capacity will be 148 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 350 Nm is already available from 2000 rpm. Thanks to the neutralization of harmful emissions without the use of urea "clean diesel" will meet the standards "Euro 5". For the Honda Accord will also be available with two petrol engine i-VTEC: 2,0-liter capacity of 154 horsepower and a 2.4-liter capacity 197 hp. All motors will be aggregated 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-step "automatic". Honda Accord Suspension scheme essentially has not changed - it's still double wishbone front and multilink rear. Decreased center of gravity, as well as increased wheelbase car. Salon has changed completely and began to resemble some elements of the Civic and the Legend. In the standard Honda Accord will be equipped with stability control, combined with the active steering system (EPS), which suppresses the oversteer or understeer.

Hydrogen Honda will be on sale in 2008

Honda has announced that production of the new sedan, the engine that will run on hydrogen, will be launched as early as next year. Also in 2008, is scheduled to begin production of the "mass" hybrid value of less than 25 thousand dollars. The hydrogen car will be built on the concept car Honda FCX. Its premiere was held earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. Cruising range at the FCX is 570 kilometers, and its maximum speed - 160 miles per hour. The technology, according to company officials, apparently will be a lot like the prototype. It is assumed that the machine only change the bumpers and interior. This model will sell only in Japan and the USA. In addition, the Japanese company plans to build a pilot plant to produce hydrogen at home. For "domestic" production of this fuel will be used by natural gas.

Japanese Honda Civic Type R is more powerful than the European

On Thursday, representatives from Honda announced the launch of car sales in Japan Civic Type R, which is 24 horsepower stronger than the self-titled hatchback sold in Europe. The front-drive sedan Civic Type R goes on sale March 30. The car is equipped with a two-liter four-cylinder engine producing 225 horsepower, which is paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Maximum torque of 214 Nm is reached at 6,100 rpm. Type R is different from the base sedan enlarged front air intakes, diffusers in the rapids, a spoiler on the trunk lid, as well as any other bonnet and bumpers. The car is equipped with brakes chetyrehporshnemymi Brembo, white 18-inch wheels with tires Bridgestone Potenza 225/40 dimension and will be painted only in three exclusive color. Honda plans to sell 400 cars a month at a price of 2.835 million yen (about 24 thousand dollars).

Honda Element recognized as the best "dog car"

The American Dog Cars website awarded the Honda Element title of "the best car for the dogs in 2007." The advantages of this machine easy to clean the jury noted the floor that is easy to download animal fifth door and windows that do not remain prints canine nose. Optimal space for "other man" is distributed in the Suzuki Forenza. Range Rover received the title of the best luxury SUV for dogs, Volkswagen Touareg and Volvo XC90 took first place in the category of mid-size SUV, and Mitsubishi Outlander was the winner of compact crossovers. The title of "best dog sports car" got Mazdaspeed3 (Mazda3 MPS). The idea of ??the site "Dog Cars" belongs to the veterinarian Marty Becker (Marty Becker) and columnist Gina Spadafora (Gina Spadafori), which undergoes cars for ease of use and comfort for dog owners.

Honda Civic was the most "green" car USA

Car Honda Civic GX with the engine running on natural gas, was considered the most environmentally friendly cars in 2008 in the U.S. version of the American Council on energy-efficient economy (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economys - ACEEE). In the ranking of ACEEE, he was able beat just four hybrid vehicles, including Toyota Prius and its "brother" - Civic Hybrid. The most "green" car ACEEE selects based on the fuel consumption of each of the applicants, as well as the level of harmful emissions into the atmosphere. That is why the Toyota Prius, use less fuel, but uses a traditional gasoline engine, was on the second line rating. But among the "gasoline" car is Prius has become the most environmentally friendly. In addition to the most "green" cars and more ACEE selects the most "dirty" car of the year. This ranking is headed by a diesel VW Touareg, Markets 10-cylinder engine. Next come the Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lamborghini Murcielago, Mercedes ML and the G55 AMG, Hummer H2, GMC Yukon and a pair of Bentley - Azure and Arnage.

Honda begins testing the security of driving on the roads

Honda has announced a test of their driving safety support system (Driving Safety Support System - DSSS) on the roads of Japan, with communication between vehicles and sensors placed on the roads. These tests are part of the project, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Transport of Japan, academia and industry, aimed at assessing the results of the communication between the moving cars and motorcycles and road "stuffing." The data collected will help to prevent some of the frequently occurring accidents, including rear-end collision, the collision when turning from the counter and moving side of the machine. Honda collects data related to communication systems between the moving cars, with the end of 2007

Start selling Accord Mugen in Russia

On March 1, 2008 in the salons of official dealers of Honda appeared limited edition Honda Accord Mugen. For the Russian fans of Honda brand, these words represent the embodiment of love for the sport, the latest racing technology and a memorable driving experience. Business Class sedan with the dynamics of a sports car handling and bought a sports car look through the latest developments of Mugen Motorsports (M-TEC). Aerodynamic spoiler on the trunk lid, a new stylish grille emblem Mugen, skirts front and rear bumpers, a set of plates on the sills of sports and an exclusive body color is all you get in addition to your Honda Accord 2.0 Sport in the configuration or 2.4 Type S. Honda Accord Mugen version is available in a limited edition, which will allow its owner to fully emphasize their individuality. Mugen Motorsports (M-TEC) Japanese company founded in 1973. Mugen word translates from Japanese as without boundaries. In close collaboration with Mugen Honda company is engaged in finalizing the sports cars of Honda and puts them at competitions such as the Japanese championship series Super GT. Mugen also manufactures high-tech components for the production car owners who want to personalize their vehicle design. For fans of sporting spirit Accord, one of their most popular models of Honda, Mugen familiar name. For more than 20 years since the introduction of the model Accord CA (1985-1989), Mugen producing spare parts and accessories for the Accord, as well as other models of Honda.

Honda has updated the sedan Legend

At the Motor Show in South Korea, the company introduced a new Honda sedan Legend, informs network edition Motorauthority.com. Note that the American version of the car, known in the U.S. as Acura RL, was first shown in February at the International Auto Show in Chicago. Based on the submitted photos, the novelty was a slightly modified look, done in the style of the model Accord. The most noticeable changes in the design of the car are different headlights and taillights, as well as other grille and front bumper. Today, the company issued a Honda is not official information on the updated technical stuffing Legend, but on the assumptions of some Western publications, one of the engines, which will be offered for this machine is a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 273 horsepower. Will there be in the range of 3.7-liter engine capacity to be installed in an American version of Legend, is not yet known. It is expected that the new Honda Legend will appear in the European market for sale by the end of this year. The cost of the car at the moment is not reported.

Honda has officially unveiled sporty crossover

Honda has extended the first official photos of new models designed specifically for the North American market - the crossover Honda Accord Crosstour. Novick is based on a family of Accord, but was the original design of the body in the style of "off-road four-door coupe" with a strongly sloping rear pillar and a large fifth door. Technical details about this car yet. According to preliminary information, the new model will be equipped with all-wheel drive SH-AWD (as on the model Honda Legend) and get two petrol engines - of 2.4 and a 3.5-liter capacity of 177 and 271 horsepower respectively. The same engines are installed on the American version of the Honda Accord. As expected, prices for Honda Accord Crosstour will begin from 25 thousand dollars. Will there be new to other world markets such as Russia, which has already sold an American SUV Honda Pilot, is not reported.

Honda announces new prices for Russian Accord

Honda has announced on Tuesday the Russian prices for the eighth generation sedan Accord. In the salons of official dealers base model car worth 811,000 rubles. For the most expensive equipment buyers will pay Executive a million rubles. In Russia, the model is available with two petrol engines: a 2.0 liter capacity of 156 horsepower and a 2.4-liter engine power of 201 horsepower. On the choice of a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed automatic transmission, which can be fitted with any of the engines. Standard equipment includes six airbags, stability control system (VSA), 16-inch alloy wheels, electric windows all doors, side mirrors with electric and heating, indicator selection of the optimal transmission (not available on Sport and Executive), onboard computer, Radio with MP3, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, and halogen headlights. The cost of 811 000 rubles. Depending on the equipment, the Accord can be fitted front and rear parking radar, rain sensor and light leather seats with position memory and servo driver, an audio system with USB-entry and connection for iPod, cruise control and xenon head light . As before, customers can order a Honda Accord at the sports complex Type-S, which differs from other variants of sedan sport suspension, aerodynamic body kit, 18-inch wheels and interior elements, made in sporty style. The cost of the car in this kommlektatsii 940 000 rubles with a manual transmission, 25 thousand more expensive cost option with a 5-band gun.

In the UK, has resumed car production Honda

Plant Honda in the UK resumed its work after a four-month downtime that is associated with low demand for cars. During this time, according to Autocar, 1300 employees voluntarily retired, and the remaining 3400 - were on forced leave. As previously reported, the staff were sent on leave without pay. In order to reduce costs also were reduced wages - the workers at three per cent within 10 months, and Management - by five percent. According to the director for the production of the British division of Dave Hodgetsa Honda, four simple was used to modernize the pipeline and prepare for the start assembling cars Jazz, who have been previously released only in Japan and China. The conveyor is designed to produce 230,000 cars a year, but predicted that this year it will come down with no more than 113 thousand cars. Currently, the factory in Swindon collect hatchbacks and crossovers Honda Civic CR-V.

Honda began selling in Russia vnedorozhik Honda Pilot

Japanese company Honda has announced sales of the midsize SUV in Russia, Honda Pilot c V6 petrol engine of 3.5 liter capacity 253 hp Honda Pilot second generation was introduced in 2007 and will soon be available in Russia. Home sales Honda Pilot second generation a great opportunity for companies to provide competitive Honda model in the segment of mid-size SUV. The first-generation Pilot has established itself as a safe, comfortable and reliable car. Introduced in 2002 Honda Pilot sets new standard in the midsize crossover segment, successfully combines excellent off-road ability and functionality of the SUV, as well as dynamic performance, fuel economy and passenger car comfort. The second-generation Honda Pilot has the looks manly brute, his athletic geometric shapes reflected in the design of the hood, give the car a confident look. The car holds the road superbly in any weather conditions, and all-wheel drive system (Variable Torque Management 4-Wheel Drive) guarantees stability, traction and control of the vehicle. Advantage of the Honda Pilot is its spacious interior and rational dimensions. Inside, Honda Pilot, made from high quality materials which can comfortably accommodate 8 people. The new Pilot is 75 mm longer and 30 mm wider than its predecessor. The car retains the relative compactness in comparison with competitors, and a successful arrangement provides one of the most spacious interiors in the segment, which also helps to increase the wheelbase by 75 mm. In the 3.5-liter V6 rated at 253 hp (186 kW) used the latest version of the control system cylinder Variable Cylinder Management; its ability to deactivate two or three cylinders depending on conditions, plays a key role in ensuring fuel efficiency of fuel consumption in combined cycle of just 12.3 litres/100 km.

Honda begins to reveal the appearance of a new model

Honda has extended the first official teaser photo of the new model, dubbed Crosstour, and reported that the premiere of this car will take place in the United States September 1 this year. This writes the online publication Carscoop. As previously reported, the novelty, which is a midsize crossover will be built on the base model Accord, will receive a brand-wheel drive system and the SH-AWD will be offered with a wide range of engines, including four-and six-cylinder petrol units capacity of 177 and 271 horsepower and a capacity of 2 , 4, and 3.5 liters respectively. The car will receive a body with a sloping roof in the style of car with a body "coupe", and the overall design direction is scheduled to perform in the style of crossover Acura ZDX, presented at the end of July this year. The prototype of this model was shown for the three months before at the automobile show in New York. Honda Accord Crosstour will appear in the American market for sale this fall. Prices for such a machine will begin from 25 thousand dollars.

Americans are tested for safety hybrid Honda Insight and Toyota Prius

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety USA (IIHS) released the results of a series of crash tests of hybrid cars Honda Insight and Toyota Prius, which resulted in machines received the highest grade security - Top Safety Pick. This is stated in a communique issued on Thursday at the organization's website. One of the prerequisites for Top Safety Pick award is the presence in the base vehicle stabilization system. In addition, the machines have to earn maximum points in the frontal, side impact and rear impact. The first of these runs at a speed of 65 kilometers per hour, while the second crash test simulates a collision with a full-size SUV, is carried out at 50 miles per hour. Backstab is held with the car is stationary, in which a special barrier crashes at speeds of 32 kilometers per hour. In all these tests, experts IIHS hybrid Honda Insight and Toyota Prius was set score of "good" - that is the maximum possible four points. In addition, IIHS tests were conducted Crossover Kia Soul, also received the Top Safety Pick award and the highest estimates for all crash tests. Note that the European organization Euro NCAP also tested the safety of the vehicle. The crossover for the protection of passengers received five stars out of five, and also showed good results for the safety of passengers in the neck hit the car behind. Hybrids Honda Insight and Toyota Prius organization Euro NCAP has not ispytvalis. Photo Honda Insight Photos Toyota Prius

Honda has shown sporting a "hybrid"

Honda has extended the first photos of the production version of a sports hatchback with CR-Z hybrid. The official debut of new items will be held at the motor show in Tokyo, which will be held in October and on sale (in Japan), this model will be in February next year. Detailed data on the Honda CR-Z yet: according to the magazine Autocar, the novelty will be built on a shortened platform of "hybrid" Honda Insight and will be smaller than a similar model on the ideology of VW Scirocco. The power plant will consist of a hatchback 1.5-liter gasoline engine with capacity of 110-120 horsepower electric motor. The total capacity of the hybrid setup will be more than 135 horsepower, while the average fuel consumption of new items will not exceed four liters per hundred kilometers. The dynamic characteristics of hybrid hatchback still unknown. It is assumed that from zero to hundred kilometers per hour CR-Z will be dispersed in less than 10 seconds. In Europe, this car will be available closer to the summer of next year. Cost Honda CR-Z is not reported.

European version of Honda CR-Z will present in Geneva

The European version of Honda CR-Z will debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2010. Version for the European market differs Cabin 2 +2 and LED daytime running lights. Honda CR-Z combines the advantages of gasoline-electric hybrid power plant with a manual transmission and a stylish coupe. The combined power of the engine and IMA hybrid system is 124 horsepower, and torque - 174 Nm. IMA electric motor power 14 hp capable of delivering 78 Nm of torque, increases torque at low and medium engine speed range and complements the gasoline engine loves high speeds. This combination achieves CR-Z elasticity, which had previously been characterized only to cars with turbo engines, consuming only 5.0 liters that is 100 km in combined cycle. To provide the widest possible choice of the driver and to facilitate daily use CR-Z is equipped with three-mode system 3-Mode Drive System. This system allows the driver to choose one of three modes of settings that alter the speed of the reaction accelerator, a stop the engine when idling, and the parameters of the system IMA. Through the introduction of this system, Honda CR-Z gives the driver the possibility to choose between maximum driving pleasure and economy. System 3-Mode Drive System comprehensively change the behavior of the hybrid power plant, power steering and speed throttle response. When driving in traffic or in heavy traffic, you can choose economical transport mode ECON, which displays fuel economy to the fore, changing the configuration engine control unit, the response of the gas pedal, air conditioning systems and hybrid systems IMA.

In the U.S., reported double hybrid hatchback Honda CR-Z

Tuesday, January 12 at the Detroit auto show was presented double hybrid hatchback Honda CR-Z. Car is created based on the same concept car, which was first shown at an exhibition in Tokyo in October 2007, and looks almost the same as the prototype. The only exception is the front bumper with air intakes of different shape, less swollen wheel arches and a wider tail lights. As previously reported, the novelty is built on a shortened 115 mm platform, the car is equipped with a Honda Insight and the 122-strong four-cylinder petrol engine volume 1.5 liters, which can work together as a six-speed manual gearbox or CVT with stepless CVT. In addition, the unit of the hybrid power plant includes a 10-kilowatt electric motor and a set of nickel-metal hydride batteries located in the baggage compartment. According to some reports, from zero to hundred kilometers per hour CR-Z is able to be dispersed for 9.7 seconds. The unit has three modes - "Sports", "economy" and "normal", which the driver can select the keys to the left of the dashboard. After activation, each of the modes of the control electronics will change the settings of the steering response to pressing the gas pedal, while the electric motor and air conditioner. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with an automatic stop and start the engine. According to a Japanese company, on the highway average fuel consumption of hybrid CR-Z, equipped with the "mechanics", is about 6,3-7,5 liters per hundred kilometers, in the version with CVT - 6,1-6,5 liters.

Honda will release an environmental friendly supercar

Honda has not given up the idea to market a sports vehicle under its own brand. Moreover, as stated by CEO Takanobu Ito, it will be "environmentally friendly car with excellent dynamic performance." Previously, the company announced the start of work on a supercar that could be the ideological successor to the NSX: it was planned that this model will be a mid-engine V10 in the database. However, because of the crisis further development of the project was frozen. "Of course, there are still people who love engines, able to make" Vroom Vroom, "because of nostalgia. However, the V10 engine era has passed, "- said Ito. What kind of a power plant to receive future supercar Honda is not specified yet." I hope one day we will have free money and the right technology, and we will make the sports car brand Honda, which will symbolize our technological progress, "- noted the director of a Japanese company. It is worth noting that it was Ito in 1990 was the developer of a unique aluminum chassis, Honda NSX, Honda and executive director, he was only in June this year. Meanwhile, rival Honda - the company Toyota - at the motor show in Tokyo presented its own supercar with an engine V10. Lexus LFA has a 560-strong atmospheric engine and can accelerate from zero to hundred kilometers per hour in 3.7 seconds. Toyota is planning to release a total of 500 such machines at a price of 375 thousand dollars.

Hybrid Honda CR-Z was the "Car of the Year" in Japan

Hybrid Honda CR-Z won first place in competition "Car of the Year" in Japan, beating on points Volkswagen Polo and the Suzuki Swift, who took second and third place respectively. Besides these, among the contenders for victory were: Peugeot RCZ, Jaguar XJ, BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mazda Premacy, Toyota Mark X and the new Nissan March (Micra). As they say in a message posted on the website of the contest, to decide the winner of the jury noted the design, "Honda", its fuel economy and good handling. Speaking of "Polo", departed from the CR-Z, just seven points, the experts highlighted the 1.2-liter engine and a stock of free space in the cabin. Note that currently Honda CR-Z is also among the contenders for the title of the European "Car of the Year - 2011". As previously reported, the hybrid Honda CR-Z in Japan, there is a high demand - two weeks since its launch vehicle it has received about seven thousand orders, that is, more than half of the planned annual sales of 12 thousand cars. Prices on CR-Z in the Japanese market starting from 2.27 million yen (about 25 thousand U.S. dollars). Honda CR-Z is equipped with a hybrid power plant with total capacity of 124 horsepower. It includes a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, 14-hp electric motor and lithium-ion batteries that are recharged through a system of energy recovery during braking. From zero to "hundreds" of such a machine is able to accelerate for 10 seconds. In combined cycle vehicle consumes about five gallons of fuel per hundred kilometers.

In the UK, presented the updated hatchback Honda Jazz

Honda has extended the first details and photos of a restyled version of the hatchback Jazz. It is true as long as the car was introduced only in the UK market. Key changes in the exterior of Jazz focus in front of the body. Here, new headlights, hood and other front grille and redesigned front bumper with expressive vyshtampovkami under the fog lights. As a result, the drag coefficient of air flow has decreased from 0.366 to 0.330. Behind a new bumper, and slightly changed lights - in particular, they added a section of the LED brake lights. As technology advances there is little - has been reconfigured stepless variator and the motors are a little more economical and more environmentally friendly: to reduce CO2 emissions. At the same time Honda introduced the "commodity" hybrid version of Honda Jazz, which features the same powerplant as the model of Insight: a 1.3-liter gasoline engine produces 98 horsepower, 13-hp electric motor, variable and battery pack, located under the boot floor. Through this arrangement the developers managed to maintain opportunities transform the passenger compartment and to avoid reducing the "living" space for passengers. According to the "Honda", average fuel consumption of hybrid Fit will be colo 4.4 liters per hundred kilometers (according to the Japanese system of measuring efficiency). In Japan, a hybrid Jazz (in the local market it is sold under the name Fit) went on sale in early October.

Honda Insight hybrid will make more economical

Honda is improve the system of "stop-start" the hybrid Insight, which will reduce fuel consumption, according to Autocar referring to the automaker. Currently, the car system is installed "stop-start", which at high humidity in the street (in the rain or in tropical climates) suppresses the engine for no more than 30 seconds. After this time the motor starts to work again, because without it can not operate air conditioner that is activated automatically when the humidity. Improved technology will increase this time if you need up to 90 seconds. Such a system has been installed on the hybrid version of the model Honda Jazz. Changing the system of "stop-start" is part of the overall usovershentstvovaniya car, which company Honda has decided to hold based on the first reviews of its customers. In particular, within this framework model has been retuned suspension Insight.

The world premiere of Honda BRIO Prototype

At the International Motor Show in Thailand, the world premiere of a prototype compact hatchback Honda BRIO Prototype. Honda BRIO Prototype is based on a concept car New Small Concept, first shown in India in January this year. New specially designed for the Asian market and will go on sale in Thailand and India in 2011. The first will be a market in Thailand - there BRIO will be available in March 2011. By its dimensions Honda BRIO refers to a segment of A and is a step below the hatchback Jazz. Its length is 3610 mm, width 1680 mm and a height of 1475 mm. Fuel Honda BRIO be no more than 5 liters per 100 kilometers. Manufacturing production vehicle based on Honda BRIO Prototype with a high level of localization will be deployed based on the motorcycle factory Honda, who are both in India and in Thailand. Version for each country will be specially adapted to the requirements of the local market.

Next generation Honda Civic will be more unusual

Honda Civic model next generation, whose debut will be a year or two, will get smaller and even more unusual design than the current family. In an interview with Automotive News said the executive director of the Honda Ttsuneo Tan, said Autocar.co.uk. According to him, it was initially planned that the new Civic will be larger and "more" of its predecessor, but after analyzing the forecast prices of petroleum products, metal and other raw materials, the company agreed to modify the project. Now, a new family plan to make more compact, lighter and more economical. In addition, the new platform will initially Honda Civic adapted for the hybrid power plant. Recall that the Civic Platform is widely used by Honda - on the basis of its crossovers were built CR-V and HR-V, Stream minivan and compact monocab and FR-V. The current Civic is available in three types of body styles - sedan and hatchback, presented in Russia, and the coupe, which is only sold in the U.S..

Honda Hatchback spare CR-Z hybrid power plant from

Honda is developing a new modification of the model CR-Z, which will be equipped with only a gasoline engine and the car will help boost sales in key markets. It is reported by Autocar magazine, citing its own sources. The new four-cylinder engine with a proprietary system of variable valve timing i-VTEC is currently preparing a Japanese research and development center, located in Tochigi Prefecture. Its volume will be 1.6 liters. The unit will be available in two versions: the atmospheric power of 160 horsepower and a turbocharged, 200 horsepower developmental. It is not excluded that the most powerful version of the engine will be installed on the "charged" hatchback CR-Z Type-R, which will appear next year. According to some reports, this engine, as a strategy for the wider use of engines of small volume, in the future will be on models of Jazz, Civic and Accord. At present, the model Honda CR-Z is only available with 124-strong hybrid, which combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, electric motor 14 hp and Lithium-ion batteries. From zero to one hundred miles an hour so the car can accelerate for 10 seconds, and its fuel consumption in combined cycle is less than five liters per hundred kilometers. As previously reported, the prices of CR-Z in the Japanese market starting from 2.27 million yen (about 25 thousand U.S. dollars). In Europe the car is worth 21 000 990 euros, while in the U.S. - from 19 thousand 200 dollars.

Honda recalls 378,757 U.S. vehicles because of problems with the airbag

Honda Motor Company has decided to recall 378,757 vehicles produced for the U.S. market, due to possible malfunctions gasifier driver's airbag. According to experts, the company provided information, the defect can lead to the fact that the airbag has been deployed can cause iravmu or inflict bodily harm. Earlier this year, with the Honda car was 12 such incidents, including one death of the driver. Revocation shall be subject to the American version of the model Honda Accord, Civic, Odyssey, CR-V, and the Acura TL, 2001-2002 years of manufacture. Cars produced for markets in Europe and Russia, were equipped with airbags and other types will not be affected by this recall.

Honda Element crossover production collapsed due to low demand

Honda has officially announced its intention to end of this year to cease production of the crossover Element. The reason for this decision in a press release is not indicated, however, by some accounts, rent a car assembly line management of Japanese manufacturer made a low demand. During the eight years since the crossover Honda Element (the car was introduced in December 2002) has sold more than 325,000 such vehicles. In this case the first eleven months of this year, this model has acquired 12 000 960, while the Accord for the same period has sold 279,000 copies. In November, the U.S. has sold 939 "elements" that the 78 machines in less than the same month last year. This model is offered with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine producing 166 horsepower and a five-speed automatic transmission. Crossover has thrown open the door to meet each other, as well as special accessories (including a bowl of water and drain) through which this model has repeatedly called the best "dog car" and the best car for travel.

Honda S2000 roadster complete edition special series

Honda is present at the March Geneva Motor Show in a special modification of the Roadster S2000 - Ultimate Edition - release which is dated to the end of the production of this model. Recall that information about the termination in June 2009 with rear-wheel drive vehicle assembly S2000, are issued in ten years, the Japanese brand has confirmed earlier this week. One of the main features of the special edition Honda S2000 will be a special body color white, which was first used in 1964 for the fireballs Japanese company involved in racing, "Formula 1". Other differences - a label on the front wings on which the model name is written in black letters painted in graphite color wheels, seats with red leather trim, and located in the rapids with a unique number plate of each car. Under the hood of the roadster will be set a 240-strong two-liter engine, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. New product scheduled to be released in limited quantities. In the European market car sales will begin in March this year.

Honda to fire workers and cut 3100 production

The second-largest automaker Honda of Japan has refused to renew the contracts of employment with 3100 temporary workers to be held in April. According to AFP, this decision caused the recession and lower demand. In addition, Honda has reduced the plans for the car for 56 thousand cars per year. With two previously produced similar reductions for the fiscal year ending March 31, the company will issue 1.168 million vehicles instead of 1.31 million, which were planned originally. Recall that in the end of last year, Honda has refused to develop a supercar NSX, the successor to the roadster S2000, the open version of the future coupe CR-Z, a number of rear-wheel drive vehicles and the creation of eight-cylinder engine.

Company Honda would withdraw 1.35 million vehicles worldwide

Honda has announced its intention to withdraw from the world around 1.35 million vehicles Jazz (in the U.S. and Japan is sold under the name Fit) because of faulty wiring in the headlights head light. Informs Reuters referring to the representatives of the Japanese automaker. When it begins service campaign that was not specified. Become subject under review is about 735 thousand cars, produced by Japanese factory from November 2001 to October 2007 and sold on the domestic market. According to preliminary data, the repair of these vehicles, "Honda" will have to spend $ 43 million. In addition, the company withdraws 143 000 "feats" in the U.S. and 385 000 hatchback Jazz in Europe. In what the automaker announced a service campaign to machinery in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Will respond cars in Russia, is not reported. In January 2010, the company also announced a review Honda 646 000 hatchbacks Jazz / Fit and sedans City, built on the basis of "Jazz", around the world. Then the cause of the service campaign was spontaneous combustion cars, which could occur due to faulty windows.

A prototype of a new generation of Honda Civic show in January

At Monday, December 13, Honda issued a teaser image of the conceptual version of the Civic next generation, which gives an idea of ??what direction to develop the design of serial machines. The premiere will be a prototype in January at the Motor Show in Detroit. This is stated in a press release, "Honda". No official details about the new Honda Civic yet. Previously executive director of the Japanese manufacturer Ttsuneo Tan said that the next-generation model will be smaller, lighter and cheaper, but its appearance is more unusual than the current family. According to preliminary information, the future Civic gets a new turbo-diesel unit and two petrol engines, which are not available for this model. It is also possible that the machine will get the version with robotic gearbox with two clutches. Series production of the new Honda Civic will begin in spring 2011.

Honda opened a separate brand in China for low-end models

Honda has introduced the first model under the new "budget" brand Li Nian, created specifically for the Chinese market. This novelty was the coupe S1, worked on the chassis model Honda City the previous generation. The debut took place at the new China International Auto Show, but Honda plans to release it in a joint venture with local company, Guangzhou Automotive Group. Detailed characteristics of the car is not specified - we only know that he will be equipped with 1.3 - and 1.5-liter gasoline engine and manual transmission, "automatic" or CVT. A sale will be in the spring of 2011. In China, Li Nian S1 will compete with products from local companies BYD and Chery. Will such a model in other markets - not yet known. Previously, the company Honda introduced another budget model - city hatchback Brio, designed for Asian markets. Initially, the car will be sold in Thailand. On a motor show in China has presented its budget sedan and the brand Nissan - Sunny its model is built on the chassis of the fourth-generation Nissan Micra, and will be available with 1.5 engine with 100 horsepower.

Honda has officially announced the discontinuation of the model S2000

On Tuesday, the company Honda has officially confirmed the information on their plans to cease production of the Roadster S2000. As stated in the official report, the current model year will be the last car and the creation of a successor is planned. The Japanese brand has not specified the reasons for his decision, but has previously been noted that the closure of the project affected by the financial crisis. Recall that the first roadster Honda S2000, created for the 50th anniversary of the company, was introduced in 1999 and sold in 64 countries. During the entire existence of this model has sold over 110,000 copies of the S2000, with the majority of them - about 65 thousand cars - implemented in the United States. Previously, Honda had already planned to remove the roadster assembly line, but then decided to continue production of the persistent demand. In addition S2000 Japanese company abandoned development of a supercar NSX, new line of rear-wheel drive vehicles, eight-cylinder engine, as well as the release of future versions of the open compartment CR-Z.

Honda will close its plant in the UK for two months

Honda is on Friday announced its intention to completely stop production at its British factory in Swindon for two months. According to Guardian.co.uk, the company will close in February and March 2009, resulting in volume car production fell by 21 thousand cars. During these two months the entire staff of the plant in an amount of 5,000, will go on leave without pay. Recall that at the factory in Swindon collect hatchbacks and crossovers Honda Civic CR-V. However, the decline in production will affect not only the British company. Early next year, Honda plans to reduce production volumes at several Japanese factories - with the result that would not be released approximately 40 thousand cars. Which model will affect the decline - not yet reported. Earlier on future reductions in production, most companies reported having their businesses in Europe - Nissan, Toyota, GM and Ford. Earlier this week, to close the plant in Oxford (assembles Mini) for one month the company said BMW. The reason - to 40-percent drop in sales of the brand in the UK market.

Honda will produce a supercar NSX

Management Team Honda officially announced that the project is to develop a new supercar Honda NSX, whose debut was held in 2009 or 2010, will soon be closed. As the British magazine Autocar, the reason for this decision is the financial crisis. Further development of a sports car with a ten-cylinder engine that could become a rival model Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini, has been discontinued. In addition, the company abandoned plans to withdraw brand Acura to the domestic market in Japan in 2010. The project will also temporarily suspended. It is worth noting that earlier representatives of Honda said that the revival of a supercar NSX - an important part of the image of the brand. In addition, this project was very close to completion - for all of 2008 appeared spy photos of prototypes NSX, passing tests on the racetrack, including the legendary Nurburgring. The first generation Honda NSX supercar were produced for 15 years - until 2005.

Honda introduced the first shot of the cheapest in the world of a serial hybrid

On Wednesday, the company Honda has published the first official image of the production version of the hybrid Insight, which, on a plan the Japanese automaker, has become the cheapest car of its kind in the world. Recall that the prime minister of the conceptual version of the Insight was held in October this year at the Motor Show in Paris. Product car show to the public in January at the Detroit. Five-seater Honda Insight will be powered by a hybrid, combining a 1.4-liter gasoline engine models from Jazz and electric motor that receives power from the battery packs located under the boot floor. According to some foreign media, this vehicle will be offered only one transmission - CVT. Maximum speed when moving exclusively Insight's electric - 50 miles per hour. Official data on the efficiency and environmental performance car is not presented, but according to the magazine Car, CO2 emissions will be equal to 100 grams per kilometer. Honda has plans to begin selling the Insight in the spring of 2009 and produce 200,000 vehicles annually of such. As previously reported, the cost of the hybrid in Japan amount to about two million yen (18,500 U.S. dollars), while Toyota, produces the main competitor of Insight - a hatchback Prius, plans to reduce the price of a new generation of this model (now the car is worth about 22 thousand dollars). Recall that the debut of the new Prius also be held at the Auto Show in Detroit.

Sports version of Honda Accord will get a diesel engine

At the March International Motor Show in Geneva, the company plans to introduce a Honda Accord model in the sports complex Type-S, equipped with a diesel engine. It is reported by the British publication Autocar. The novelty will receive a 2.2-liter diesel engines available for the standard versions Honda Accord, but for the sports version of its power at the expense of installing another intercooler and modernization of the cylinder head will be increased. Return the motor to increase by 29 horsepower - to 179 horsepower and peak torque is now 379 Nm is equal. Honda Accord Type-S with a diesel engine will also receive two new variants of exterior and 18-inch alloy wheels. Recall that in addition to the new version of the "Chord" Honda introduced the company to Geneva, and a special modification of the Roadster S2000, timed to coincide with the completion of production of this model. From the standard car's new exterior will be different and unique interior decoration. It is planned to build 100 units of this roadster.

In April of best selling car in the United States became sedan Honda Accord

Edition KickingTires published a list of ten best selling cars in the U.S. market in April 2009. Judging from the reported data, despite the willingness of automakers to create compact, efficient and hybrid cars, top of the list continues to take more pickup trucks - Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado. First place in sales in the U.S. market took a sedan Honda Accord. These cars were purchased in April 29 000 212 pieces. On the second and third position is pick up Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado, with rates 28 000 26 000 757 and 437 machines respectively. Close the top five of the Honda Civic and Toyota Camry. Full list of the most purchased car is as follows: 1. Honda Accord - sold 29 212 vehicles 2. Ford F-Series - 28 757 3. Chevrolet Silverado - 26 437 4. Honda Civic - 26 252 5. Toyota Camry - 25 324 6. Toyota Corolla - 18 534 7. Ford Fusion - 18 321 8. Dodge Ram - 17 903 9. Chevrolet Impala - 17,532 10. Chevrolet Malibu - 14 665 Note that the total car sales in the U.S. in April declined by 34 percent. At the same time last month was sold the least number of cars than any other in April over the past 30 years. Sales of Chrysler in the U.S. fell by nearly half, while Ford and General Motors - on 32 and 34 percent respectively.

Atelier Mugen improved aerodynamics hybrid Honda Insight

Courtiers tuning shop company Honda - the company Mugen, which deals with modifications only Japanese brand vehicles, has introduced the first collection of sports accessories for the hybrid Insight, whose sales in Japan began on 6 February. As stated on the official website of Mugen, the main element of the sports package - it's an aerodynamic body kit which not only gives the car a more aggressive look, but, according to representatives of the studio, allows you to achieve a "zero lift". The package body kit includes a new front spoiler, a different grille, a "skirt" flaps on doors with vents, a large rear spoiler and a rear spoiler with a diffuser. Also, for a hybrid car offers a wide range of 15-or 16-inch alloy wheels. In addition to a Honda Insight can be ordered underestimated by 20 millimeters suspension, intelligent monitoring of the tire brands in the salon floor mats and aluminum pedals. Note that no modifications to hybrid vehicles was conducted. Under the hood, five-seat Insight will continue to settle the petrol engine of 1.4 liters and output of 98 horsepower and 13-hp electric motor that receives energy from a nickel-metal hydride batteries located under the boot floor.

In Russia will start selling next-generation Honda Jazz

Company "Honda Motor RUS" on the Russian market a new generation of model Honda Jazz. In the salons of official dealers in Russia Honda model will be available May 25, 2009 and will be available in three trim levels: Elegance, Sport and Executive. The new generation Honda Jazz designed to meet the key advantages of its predecessor, which sold about worldwide circulation of more than 2 million copies since its launch in 2001. Jazz 2009 model year is even more spacious interior, better functionality, more powerful and economical engine. The new Jazz occupies a unique niche by combining stylish hatchback in the class and practicality of a compact minivan. The new model retained the concept implicit in the previous generation - the body in the style of "Sab Forward» (displaced forward cabin), centrally located fuel tank and seat «Magic Seats». The new Jazz offers excellent visibility and unmatched flexibility build the cabin. Seats "Magic Seats" are added to the floor with just one movement, salon has 16 variants of transformation, and the amount of luggage worth car class above. Style of the new Honda Jazz is expressed in the swept-body design with smooth lines, departing from front bumper to the rear, which creates a visual effect the integrity of the model. Wide track and longer wheelbase give the Honda Jazz a feeling of solidity, accentuated wheel arches and enhanced by larger wheels. Honda Jazz is equipped with engine iVTEC 1.4 liter 100 hp. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, i-SHIFT, which allows you to change gears manually using paddles blades.

Honda and Nissan will develop cheap carbon

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan plan to develop a new type of carbon fiber. It is expected that such material will cost several times cheaper than carbon fiber used today, which will apply to all cars, not only in expensive sports car and prototype. It is reported by MarketWatch with reference to the Japanese edition of the Nikkei, obtained this information from its own sources. Development of a new type of carbon will be Honda and Nissan together with scientists from the University of Tokyo and the various companies involved in the production of plastics and textiles. The creation of this material, the Japanese government plans to allocate over the next five years, about $ 20 million, with the mass production of the carbon fiber will begin in mid 2010. At the moment carbon costs several times more expensive than steel or aluminum. The prices for a new type of such material is expected to be much lower, which will broadly apply to any vehicle. Because of this it will be possible to reduce the weight of vehicles by about 40 percent, improve fuel economy and lower emissions of CO2.

Honda has developed a new conceptual roadster

At the end of July this year at the International Motor Show in London, the company will demonstrate the new Honda roadster concept, called OSM (Open Study Model) and positioned the brand as "environmentally friendly and economical," sports. Currently, the Honda OSM is known only that the appearance of the concept car was developed by the German design studio brand. Data on the drive, technical stuffing and dynamic characteristics of the car were not disclosed. It clarifies the site of Automotive News referring to the statement made by Honda by Steve Kirk (Steve Kirk), a prototype of OSM - this is a show car, which is not a precursor of a new-generation roadster supercar S2000 or NSX, and start mass production of a similar car is not planned.

Began production of the first hydrogen car Honda

On Monday, the Japanese company's factory Honda began production of the first production hydrogen car brand FCX Clarity. It is reported by the British publication Autocar. Novelty is equipped with hydrogen-powered 134-strong power-plant fuel cell. In the movement, "environmentally friendly" Honda FCX Clarity is electric motors, for which energy is produced during the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Exhaust from a car is ordinary water. According to the Japanese brand, range with full tanks refilled for hydrogen is about 435 kilometers. At the same time in California (USA) and Japan, which initially will be delivered FCX Clarity, for machines of this type there are only three gas stations and 12 respectively. Hydrogen Car Honda FCX Clarity yet no plans to sell. The machine will only give a rent for a period of three years with monthly payments of about $ 600, which already include maintenance and insurance.

In London have shown new harmless roadster Honda

At the International Motor Show in London hosted the world premiere of a new conceptual roadster Honda OSM (Open Study Model). It is reported by the British publication Autocar. New Japanese brand is positioned as "environmentally friendly and economical" sports car, which, according to project manager to create OSM Andreas Sittel (Andreas Sittel), was designed to show that cars with low emissions of CO2 "may look attractive, be athletic and well-controlled ". Machine characteristics and technical information about stuffing a prototype at the moment are not reported. Representatives of Honda said that the OSM concept car is a show-car and mass production of a similar car is not planned. The company only said that in the case of positive public reaction to this car, reviews of visitors will be used to develop the following models of Honda.

Small sedan Honda gets to Europe

Honda has officially announced that the new B-class sedanchik Honda City, built on the base model Jazz, originally designed for Asian countries, will be sold in Europe. As stated in a press release the Japanese brand, the European debut of the car will be held in October at an auto show in Istanbul, and novelty sales start in January 2009. Honda City has a "jazz" is not only a common platform, but also equipped with the same 1.4-liter engine with 100 horsepower. Version sedan with manual transmission will accelerate to sixty miles per hour in 11.8 seconds, and the version with the "automatic" - for 14.7 seconds. Despite the technical identity in the form of City and Jazz there is no common parts - unlike the "licked" hatchback, the new sedan has a fairly aggressive body design with many sharp lines. Outwardly, it looks like the new Accord and the U.S. version of the model Honda Civic. In addition, the sedan very different interiors - with a simple and uncomplicated instruments of the central console. The exact list of European countries, which will begin sales of Honda City, has not yet been announced. Not known yet and the price for this sedanchik - all this information will be announced in late autumn.

Honda has announced prices for Russian SUV new Pilot

Honda has announced prices for Russian new SUV Honda Pilot. Car buyers will be offered in two trim levels: Elegance, which cost no more options will be one million 400 thousand rubles, and Executive - 1,5 million rubles. According to an official press release, the SUV will be available in the salons of official dealers in September 2008. Pilot model depending on the equipment can be equipped with 10 airbags, three-gap with climate control, memory settings for driver and passenger seats, Rear seats, rearview camera and parking assistant and the electric tailgate. Prototype second-generation Honda Pilot was introduced at the North American Auto Show in Detroit in January 2008. Production car equipped with a 3.5-liter V6, a power of 250 horsepower. Motor is equipped with cylinder shutdown system VCM (Variable Cylinder Management), which reduces fuel consumption by automatically turning off and plugging two or three cylinders depending on driving conditions. Specially equipped for the Russian Pilot headlight washers, heated rear seats, as well as reflectors on the rear bumper, which are necessary in accordance with Russian law. Honda Pilot production is carried out in the U.S.. Initially, Russia planned to deliver in 3245 SUVs, by 2011 increase the number of vehicles delivered to 4650 pieces. The first generation model, the issue which was launched in 2003, Russia was not delivered.

Honda recalls to repair more than 269 thousand cars

Honda has announced a recall of 269,400 vehicles worldwide to fix the problem handbrake, reports Bloomberg. Slightly less than half of all vehicles (144,409 shares) falling within the service campaign, the Japanese automaker intends to revoke the local market. The action will affect the car Fit (in Russia, this car is called the Honda Jazz) and Airwave, which were issued during the period from May 2004 to December 2005. It clarifies the Bloomberg referring to the statement of representatives of the Ministry of Transport of Japan, is currently aware of two accidents associated with this malfunction. In other countries will withdraw to remedy the defect handbrake only model Fit. The exact list of markets where it is planned to begin service action is not specified yet, so whether it will affect the cars sold in Russia is not known. Reviewed by Honda will cost about 700 million yen (seven million dollars).

Honda's world premiere at Paris Motor Show

The Honda stand will be presented to the Paris auto show new car models that demonstrate the company's commitment to reducing the environmental impact produced by Honda vehicles. Shown for the first time in the world of Insight concept car is a new stage in implementing the strategy of development of hybrid cars in the price range that is accessible to more consumers. Also at the booth will demonstrate the restyling model Civic Hybrid, which acquired the modified headlamps and taillights, a more aggressive bumper and a new design alloy wheels. Third world debut of Honda's Paris is the new automatic gearbox for diesel i-DTEC. This gearbox has been developed as a result of demand in Europe for an automatic transmission for the diesel engine of 2.2 liters. In addition, Europe will be first presented a new model Jazz, car FCX Clarity, runs on hydrogen fuel cell concept vehicle and a sports CR-Z. The demonstration of these models emphasize the long-term commitment by Honda to the environment.

Honda Civic American version is waiting for restyling

American modification of the model Honda Civic in the near future will bring a light restyling - talking about this photo dealers brochures published by some overseas fan sites of this model. Judging by these pictures, Civic gets a new grille, upgraded headlights and hood, and a more aggressive front bumper with large air intakes. Behind him, over the license plate, in some embodiments, equipment will be chrome strip. As expected, the changes will affect all versions of Honda Civic - sedan (including the hybrid version), "charged" Civic Si, and even the version with a body "coupe". Besides the new looks, new Civic will get new exterior colors and color schemes, interior trim, a new line of wheels and minor changes in the cabin. What exactly - it is not known. It is not clear as to affect a future facelift cars sold in Russia.

The new "hybrid" Honda Insight was the five-door

Presented at the Paris Motor Show prototype hybrid car Honda Insight new generation - it is almost production model, which will be available in Europe, North America and Japan in the first half of 2009. Meanwhile, Honda has produced a "hybrid" of the same name - it was quite a futuristic-looking three-door car with a closed rear arches, which was sold from 2000 to 2006. The car was equipped with a liter gasoline engine with capacity of 70 horsepower electric motor and a small 10 watt. Transmissions he had two: the traditional "mechanics" and CVT. First Insight now seems like a very "advanced" for their time driving. He was able to produce energy during braking, podzaryazhaya battery was equipped with sensor optimized shift and a system of "Stop-Start", which suppresses the engine at stoplights! But despite this, the very popular "hybrid" Honda did not use - for six years, has sold 18,000 vehicles, mainly in North America. In Europe Insight generally met pretty cool - probably because of the not very high cost. After all, if the declared data of this car is consumed slightly more than three liters of fuel per hundred kilometers (and in some cases - less than two), then the results of two years of use in everyday life the average gas mileage in "hybrid" was almost five liters. In Europe, many diesel cars have the same "gusto", but are much cheaper. The new Insight is no longer such. First, it will have a 1.3-liter gasoline engine and electric motor with a more powerful set of advanced batteries.

For two weeks the Japanese have bought up half a year's supply of hybrid Honda CR-Z

Honda has announced that the two weeks since its launch hybrid CR-Z sports coupe in Japan, this car has received about seven thousand orders - that is, more than half of the planned annual sales of 12 thousand cars. Now customers, "Honda" in order to get your car to wait for three months. It is reported by Automotive News. Coupe Honda CR-Z is equipped with a hybrid power plant with total capacity of 124 horsepower, which combines gasoline engine 1.5-liter, 14-horsepower electric motor and lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable through a system of energy recovery during braking. As previously reported, from zero to a hundred miles an hour so the car can accelerate in less than 10 seconds. In combined cycle fuel consumption Honda CR-Z is about five liters per hundred kilometers. In Europe, the CR-Z will appear this summer. The only difference between the European version of this hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. or Japan, will be the section LED daylight lamps. Photos of Honda CR-Z

Honda recalls 410,000 vehicles because of too "soft" brake

Honda has announced a service campaign to recall cars Odyssey and Element, sold in the U.S. because of a defect discovered the brake pedal. As informs AFP, in some situations, the brake pedal on these machines can become too soft and falls under braking is stronger than on the healthy machines. According to experts Honda, the cause may be leak brake system, which leads to the ingress of air into the module, which is responsible for the distribution of braking forces during braking to maintain vehicle stability. In some cases, this problem may eventually progress that will reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. "Not all of the recalled vehicles are subject to this defect, but we will check and fix the problem on all vehicles that fall under a service campaign," - the representatives of the Honda. Earlier - in February - the Japanese automaker recalled more than 437,000 machines worldwide due to airbags, some of which at operation could cause injury to passengers, but early in the year under a service campaign were 646 000 kompaktven Honda Fit / Jazz, which was Failure of the control unit windows.

Honda will complete the production of sedan Civic Type-R in August

Honda has announced its intention in August to complete the production of "charged" Sedan Civic Type-R, which is now produced at a factory in Japan. The official reason for removing the car off the assembly line at this point are not reported. In contrast to the three-door hatchback Honda Civic Type-R, which is equipped with a 201-strong two-liter gasoline engine with the atmospheric system, variable valve timing i-VTEC, Sedan is equipped with 225-strong version of the same unit and six-speed manual transmission. The current generation of "charged" Civic was first presented at the Motor Show in Paris in 2006. Note that the first modification of the Type-R came from the legendary NSX sports car in 1992, then - a model of Integra in 1995 and then at the Civic 13 years ago. The first generation car Civic Type-R offered with a 1.6-liter engine producing 185 horsepower, were produced at the factory of Honda in Japan. Production of the next generation was transferred to the British company in Swindon. The assembly of the current Civic Type-R was re-established in Japan.

The updated Honda CR-V with a 2.4 liter engine

"Honda Motor RUS" reports that since April 20, 2010 in the Russian Federation is now accepting orders for the new Honda CR-V 2010 2.4 liter engine. The car is offered in a single assembly «Executive», suggested retail price of which amounts to 1.398 million rubles. The updated Honda CR-V 2.4, as before, is equipped with a powerful yet economical petrol engine i-VTEC 2.4-liter and comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Its capacity is 166 hp and 220 Nm of torque, which provides a steady acceleration to 100 km / h in 11.3 seconds and achieves a top speed of 190 km / h. While the fuel consumption in combined cycle of just 9.5 liters / 100 km. CR-V is not inferior in handling car. It should be clearly commands the driver easily and naturally to coping with any type of pavement. Spot improvements of some suspension components that are implemented in the updated model, made the car more stable and comfortable, especially on roads with poor surfaces. Thanks to improved noise reduction was possible to reduce noise in the cabin at 5dB. For a complete «Executive» became available the following options: electric sunroof, folding key, line-out AUX, USB port, pressure in the tires, rearview mirror with avtozatemneniem, automatic tilting side mirrors, chrome tailpipes, bumpers in body color and aluminum door sills. And all this in addition to the already impressive list of options, including, for example, leather interior, climate control, xenon, park distance control, alloy wheels 18 "and more.