Honda has released the first official images and details of the 2017 Honda Civic Hatch after a series of spy photos. Set to arrive in Australia early in 2017, the all-new Civic Hatch will sport Honda’s direct-injected turbo engine and will also serve as the basis for the radical new …
Read More »Spied: Production Honda Civic Hatch stays true to Concept
The all-new 10th generation Honda Civic Hatch production model is finally rolling out of the factory and on to a vehicle carrier, ready to be shipped to its first public appearance, wherever that may be. And the even better news is the production car looks almost identical to the concept we …
Read More »2017 Honda NSX pricing and specification
Honda Australia has officially announced the pricing and specifications for their born again hybrid supercar, the Honda NSX. As we have reported previously, the Honda NSX will carry a price tag of $420,000 plus on road costs, making it the most expensive Japanese car on sale today. Already establishing itself …
Read More »Honda and SEGA create Sonic-themed Civic
Honda America has collaborated with video game company SEGA to create a one-of-a-kind “Sonic the Hedgehog” Honda Civic, as the beloved game commemorates its 25th year. The custom Sonic Civic, based on a turbocharged 2016 Civic sedan, made its debut during Comic-Con at SEGA’s sold-out Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary …
Read More »Insight: an Interview with Honda NSX boss
At the recent Honda NSX media launch and drive day in Portugal, project leader and chief engineer Ted Klaus gave some insight into the supercar’s genesis, philosophy and what it means for the Honda brand. Here’s the interview. Q: When you began work on this project, what were your first thoughts? …
Read More »Report: Honda planning NSX Roadster, EV and Type R
The Honda NSX hybrid supercar is not just a one-off exercise in performance and technology showcase, as Autocar reports that the company’s new halo car will spawn different variants further down the track. Already in the planning stage, the diversified lineup will see the addition of a roadster, a lightweight …
Read More »First Look: 2017 Honda NSX Review
Introduced in 1990, the original Honda NSX was a groundbreaking supercar. It was the world’s first road car with an all-aluminium monocoque body, its shell was 50 per cent stronger than the Porsche 911 of the time and its 8000 rpm 3.0-litre V6 engine features titanium connecting rods – a …
Read More »All-new Honda NSX rolls into Australian showroom
After almost one and a half decade since the original Honda NSX last went on sale in Australia, an all-new NSX is back in a showroom Down Under. A sleek pre-production second-generation Honda NSX arrived at Melbourne dealership, Yarra Honda, today. It will be showcased around the country at the …
Read More »Jenson Button takes rock star for a blast in new Honda NSX [video]
At the recent 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren Honda Formula One driver Jenson Button took British rock band Kaiser Chiefs’ front man Ricky Wilson for a blast, and some banter, in the all-new Honda NSX. It was the new Honda NSX’s first appearance at Goodwood Festival, an annual hill climb …
Read More »Honda CR-Z axed following poor sales
Honda has announced that the CR-Z hybrid coupe will be discontinued following poor sales. Launch in 2012 as a spiritual successor to the popular Honda CRX, sales of the sporty two-door hybrid CR-Z has not been impressive, despite the car winning numerous awards. The 2016 model year will be the …
Read More »Honda unwraps NSX-based EV Concept for Pikes Peak
Acura, Honda’s North American luxury arm, has taken the wraps off its NSX-inspired EV Concept. The car features a further evolution of the experimental, all-electric, 4-motor Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain that won last year’s Pikes Peak Challenge Exhibition class. It showcases what Honda claims is a world’s first technology …
Read More »Honda introduces feature-added CR-V Limited Edition
Honda is lifting appeal of its mid-size CR-V range in the feature-added 2016 Limited Edition models. Pricing for the new CR-V Limited Edition offers added value for customers. According to Honda, the comprehensively equipped Limited Edition adds $5,500 worth of additional features at a price premium of just $1,700 more …
Read More »2017 Honda NSX attacking Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Honda is fielding two of its new NSX supercars at the 100th Anniversary of the running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 26. The two supercars will compete in the Time Attack 1 and 2 classes and will be piloted by brothers James and Nick Robinson, respectively, …
Read More »Honda Accord facelifted for 2016 – Price and Features
Honda facelifts the Accord line-up for 2016, updating it with new looks and better technology. Visually, the mid-life Accord boasts a more sophisticated front fascia, giving the car a wider, sleeker and bolder appearance. The new look also bridges the visual gap between the Accord and the rest of the Honda family. The …
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