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Honda HR-V now available with chic interior colour options

Honda Australia has introduced two new interior trim on upper grades of its HR-V compact SUV. The stylish Crimson and Classic White interior colourways are available as an option on HR-V RS and VTi-LX grades as part of a limited production run, following on from the success of the Sandstone …

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Honda e showcases its full-width digital dashboard

The new Honda e full electric car will boast an intuitive and advanced full-width digital dashboard when it launches in Europe in 2020. Complementing its simple and clean exterior styling, the interior of Honda’s new urban electric vehicle uses subtle, contemporary materials, presenting a “relaxing and modern feeling space” once …

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Honda introduces 298kW Civic Type R and OveRland off-road concepts

The FK8 Honda Civic Type R is one of the most potent hot hatches around today, churning out a hearty 228kW and 400Nm of torque straight out of the box but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. That’s exactly what Honda’s UK arm set out to do, unveiling …

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Honda Civic Type R transforms into life-size Lego model

One of the most iconic cars in the current Honda lineup, the Civic Type R, has been transformed into a life-size Lego model ahead of the upcoming ‘LEGO Masters’ TV show airing from 28th April. As the main sponsor of the TV show, Honda engaged a passionate Lego team led by global expert and …

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Honda Civic Type R joins NSW Police Force

Honda’s fiery Civic Type R high-performance hatch has just earned a new set of stripes after being recruited by the NSW Police Force. As part of a 12-month sponsored partnership between Honda Australia and the NSW Police Force, the Civic Type R has joined the Eyewatch social media initiative, which …

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Honda marks 50 years in Australia with gold NSX and Civic Type R

Honda is marking half a century in Australia since the company was established locally on February 4, 1969. To celebrate, Honda has draped a range of products in gold, among them a NSX supercar and a Civic Type R. The one-off collection also includes a CBR1000RR Fireblade motorcycle, CRF50F Kids Fun …

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2019 Honda CR-V Vi Review – good value or budget offering?

What is it? The Honda CR-V Vi is the new entry-level variant into the CR-V line-up, replacing a spot previously occupied by the CR-V VTi and expanding the range to 5 model grades. It’s priced from $28,290 plus on-road costs, under cutting the popular Mazda CX-5 Maxx and Toyota RAV4 …

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Honda CR-V VTi-E7 joins range as entry-level 7-seat option

With surging demand for a better value 7-seat version Honda’s popular CR-V mid-size SUV, the Japanese car maker has added a new variant to the line-up in the form of the new VTi-E7. Powered by the the same 1.5-litre turbo engine as the rest of the range (bar the entry-level …

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2019 Honda HR-V RS Review – when sportiness meets practicality

We first got acquainted with the 2nd-generation Honda HR-V three years ago and as is customary at this stage of its life, the popular small SUV has been refreshed for 2019. Though as far as a facelift goes, the changes aren’t dramatic. However, look closely and you’ll notice a few …

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University students turn Honda Civic into 448kW Hybrid RallyCross monster

A group of university students from the U.S. have turned the humble Honda Civic into a 448kW Hybrid RallyCross monster. The 19 students from Clemson University in South Carolina started the project two years ago with two main objectives: to build a vehicle offering exceptional performance while also reducing the …

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Honda offers carbon fibre accessories for Civic Type R

The already racy Civic Type R can now be made even more special with a host of genuine carbon fibre components from Honda. The ‘Type R’ ethos has always been about minimising weight and maximising performance potential, and this new Australian-specific accessory range for Civic Type R maintains those defining …

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Honda adds new entry-level CR-V Vi model from $28,290

Honda Australia has added a new budget conscious entry-level model to its CR-V lineup priced from $28,290, under cutting the popular Mazda CX-5 Maxx and Toyota RAV4 GX. The new CR-V Vi is powered by a 113kW/189Nm 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine matched with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard instead …

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Facelifted 2019 Honda Civic revealed in the U.S.

The updated 2019 Honda Civic sedan and coupe has been updated in the U.S. but could this be the 2019 Aussie Civic? Pictured here in the newly added Sport trim, the light makeover brings new piano black front fascia “wing”, a restyled bumper and lower grille, as well as fresh …

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