Honda’s take on the burgeoning compact crossover segment will be fulfilled by the all-new HR-V next year. Slated to land in Australia in February 2015, the HR-V will rival the likes of Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi ASX, Ford Kuga and the upcoming Mazda CX-3. “The all-new HR-V is a very important model,” …
Read More »Honda shows “The Other Side” of the Civic Type R
Honda has launched a new interactive online film, bringing to life the brand’s ‘other side’ ahead of the hotly-anticipated launch of the new Civic Type R in 2015. Honda is renowned for its reputation of engineering excellence, technology and reliability. But it’s the brand’s ‘other side’, born from a racing …
Read More »2015 Honda NSX returns to the Nurburgring for testing [video]
Honda’s much needed brand revival supercar, the new NSX, has risen from the ashes and is back at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany for some track action. This is the first time the NSX has returned to the greenhell since a prototype went up in flames during testing in …
Read More »2014 Honda City VTi Review
We drove the 2014 Honda Jazz recently and liked its comfortable ride and competent handling. Its clever packaging also impressed upon us. Now it’s the Jazz’s booted brother, the City’s, turn to show us if it has what it takes to take on the not only the more trendy hatches, …
Read More »Death sentence for Honda Accord Euro
The aging Honda Accord Euro will be discontinued globally in 2015, with no replacement planned for the once popular model. This was confirmed by Honda Australia Director, Stephen Collins. “February next year will be the final month of production for Australia. The fact is that because the Euro was not …
Read More »First look at Honda’s 2015 F1 engine
Honda has given us a first look of its new engine, or more precisely power unit, currently in development for the 2015 FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship. During the 2014 FIA Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Honda offered a preview of the F1 power unit under development in the …
Read More »5 star ANCAP for Accord, City, X-Trail, 308 and Prius C
ANCAP has today released the test results for five popular models. The Honda Accord, Honda City, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 308 and Toyota Prius C all scored the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. While ANCAP is happy that the popular Nissan X-Trail scored a maximum of 5 star, the victory is bittersweet as the …
Read More »Honda Civic Type R concept premieres in Paris
The highly anticipated all-new Honda Civic Type R took centre stage at Honda’s booth at the Paris Motor Show today. The Civic Type R Concept “Series 2” may wear the concept badge at the show, but the car you see here is pretty much the production version, safe a few details. Set to …
Read More »Honda unveils Civic Type R concept II – packs over 206kW
Honda has taken the wraps off the upcoming and eagerly anticipated Civic Type R Concept “Series 2”, ahead of its official debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. While it may wear the concept badge at the show, the car you see here is pretty much the production version, safe …
Read More »2014 Honda Jazz VTi-L CVT Review
If the Honda Jazz was a person, she would have a degree in economics and a wardrobe full of practical clothing like pull-on ankle jeans that requires no ironing, a sizeable shoulder strap bag with lots of useful compartments, and sensible walking shoes that won’t kill the feet after two …
Read More »Updated 2015 Honda Civic Hatchback unveiled
Honda has unveiled the updated Civic hatchback ahead of its official debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. The 2015 Civic hatchback range receives both exterior and interior enhancements. Both the Civic hatchback and Civic Tourer (overseas market only) benefit from a new front exterior design, featuring new headlamps with …
Read More »Honda CR-Z gets Supercharged with HPD Street Performance
Supercharged performance is now available in the Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid for North America through a new dealer-installed Honda Performance Development (HPD) supercharger kit. Best known as Honda’s North American racing company, HPD developed a full line of street performance accessories for the CR-Z and first revealed them at the …
Read More »2015 Honda NSX prototype burns to the ground
It was only a few days ago we brought you the sight and sound of a 2015 Honda NSX prototype pounding the Nürburgring. Now, it appears that the car has ended up in flames on the track and completely ruined. While the exact cause of the incident is still unknown, …
Read More »2015 Honda NSX spied pounding the Nurburgring [video]
Honda’s much needed brand revival supercar, the new NSX, has been spotted pounding the notorious Nurburgring circuit in Germany, as it gears up for a 2015 global debut. The new Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America) has been in the making for a long time. It was even canned at …
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