Honda’s all important model, the Honda Civic, has received a number of significant upgrades for 2014, including a revised variant line-up, new styling, more standard features and a sharp new list price of just $18,490 for the entry-level Vi model. “The Civic is one of Honda’s most successful global nameplates …
Read More »SUV showdown: Honda CR-V vs Mitsubishi Outlander
The Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Outlander are two of the most popular models in the increasingly competitive SUV segment. For 2014, they have both been revised for their mid-life update. The CR-V range now gains a 4WD only diesel model and the Outlander receives subtle exterior update, extra features and …
Read More »2014 Honda Odyssey Review
The previous generation Honda Odyssey was one of the coolest people movers around. It’s low, stationwagon-like styling was unlike any other frumpy people movers around. The rear doors opened just like those on a conventional car rather than slid across. For it’s fifth-generation however, things have changed, dramatically. The new Odyssey has …
Read More »All-new Honda Jazz launched from $14,990
Honda’s all-new Jazz city car will arrive in Australia in July, with a sharp pricing that starts from $14,990 excluding on-roads. “The Jazz is one of Honda’s most important and successful models, not only in Australia but around the world,” said Honda Australia Director, Mr. Stephen Collins. “In Australia, the …
Read More »Near-production 2015 Honda Civic Type R prototype spied
Our spy photographers have caught what seems to be a near-production model of the upcoming 2015 Honda Civic Type R undergoing road test on the German B-roads. Totally undisguised, the highly anticipated model has been spotted with a matte black paint job, Brembo brakes and quad exhaust tips. As expected with …
Read More »Next-gen Honda S2000 could be mid-engine hybrid coupé
Honda is reportedly working on an S2000 successor. With its main rival, Toyota and Nissan both either already having a sports car, or in the midst of developing one for their respective lineup, Honda is now playing catch up. While the next-generation NSX supercar is a due in showroom sometime …
Read More »President Obama meets Honda’s humanoid robot ASIMO
Honda’s humanoid robot ASIMO has for the first time, met with U.S. President Barack Obama at the National Museum of Emergency Science and Innovation (known as “Miraikan”) in Tokyo, Japan. ASIMO greeted President Obama in English, saying; “Mr. President, I am ASIMO, a humanoid robot. It is a pleasure to …
Read More »Honda HR-V compact SUV confirmed for Australia – arrives 2015
Honda Australia has announced the name of the small SUV bound for our shores in early 2015; the all-new HR-V. “The launch of the HR-V will boost the range of vehicles Honda offers in Australia and attract buyers in the small SUV market to the Honda brand,” said Honda Australia …
Read More »Honda’s newest City runabout launched from $15,990
Honda’s Jazz-based urban runabout, the Honda City, has been introduced with a sharp starting price of $15,990 excluding on-roads for the City VTi with manual transmission. The new city car, one of the most spacious in its class, is powered by a 1.5 litre SOHC i-VTEC engine with Honda’s environmentally conscious …
Read More »Honda Civic Type R concept packs over 208kW
This is the car Honda fans across the world have been waiting for – the Honda Civic Type R packing over 208kW from a force-fed 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine, and it can’t get to showrooms quick enough. With the brand’s current drab offering, the Type R will inject much needed …
Read More »2015 Honda Civic Type-R heading to Geneva
Honda has today released a sketch of the upcoming 2015 Civic Type-R ahead of its scheduled debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The UK-built Civic Type-R will be powered by Honda’s all new 2.0-litre four-cylinder VTEC turbocharged engine producing at least 206 kW but the company is targeting …
Read More »Honda 8th-generation Odyssey on sale now from $38,990
Honda has introduced its fifth-generation Odyssey to the Australian market with promises of new features, improved fuel-efficienc, more technology and a price increase of at least $3,890. Priced from $38,990, the eight-seater Odyssey is available in two variants – Vti and VTi-L – both featuring a 2.4-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine …
Read More »4WD only Honda CR-V Diesel launched from $38,290
The Honda CR-V Diesel has landed in Australia, featuring a 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine delivering 110kW of power @ 4000rpm and 350 Nm of torque @ 2000-2750 rpm. The range now extends to two new diesel variants – DTi-S and DTi-L. “The arrival of this new diesel engine to our …
Read More »Acura TLX concept previews next-generation Honda Accord Euro
This Acura TLX concept is a preview of the successor to Honda’s ageing Accord Euro in Australia (Acura is Honda’s premium brand in North America). It bowed in at the Detroit Auto Show and will hit showrooms either late this year or early 2015. If Acura’s history of show cars …
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