A fully electric version of China’s Honda HR-V, the XR-V, has been spotted in its home country undergoing testing ahead an expected launch later this year. The camouflaged test vehicle was reported by Chinese website auto.163.com. This means Honda is looking at growing on an increasing number of automakers looking […]
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Honda NSX vs Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 Turbo: mega race (video)
Three of the most modern sports cars, two by mainstream Japanese companies, are pitted against one another in a race to 150mph (241km/h) in this video by Drivetribe. The Honda NSX is one of the latest supercars, heavy with hybrid technology, combining electric motors and a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 for […]
2018 Honda Civic Type R sets Nurburgring lap record (video)
It’s done it. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R has run the ultimate gauntlet in the performance car world, setting a new lap record at the Nurburgring. The production version stopped the clock in a blistering time of 7:43.80, cementing in a new lap record for a production front-wheel drive […]
For Sale: Strangely appealing original 1982 Honda Accord
Finding a showroom-fresh classic car has become an arduous and expensive affair, with the most desirable and well-kept examples asking ridiculous six-figure prices and requiring a hermetically-sealed enclosure and an angry security guard keeping watch 24/7. Luckily, there are some surprisingly cheap examples, if you are prepared to compromise on […]
Honda debuts Clarity PHEV & EV variants at NY show
Honda is taking the unusual step of expanding its hydrogen fuel-cell powered Clarity sedan to include electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, which debuted at the New York auto show. The existing Clarity Fuel Cell is available in California, with up to 589km range. The PHEV variant combines a […]
Top 10 best performance cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Performance car enthusiasts are at something of a crossroads. Due to emissions regulations and shifting consumer preference, the best sports cars are ditching the manual gearbox and are disappearing before our eyes. With the end of the Aussie performance car, the XR6 Turbo and SS Commodore will no longer be […]
2018 Honda Civic Si announced, gets 150kW tune 1.5T
The 2017 Honda Civic Si has been revealed in the US, ahead of its New York auto show debut, with a more powerful engine than what is currently available in Australia. Traditionally, the USDM Honda Civic Si (available in sedan and coupe) is available with a higher-displacement engine for more […]
2017 Honda Civic on sale in Australia from $22,390
Honda’s all-new 2017 Civic hatch lobs here in May, with pricing very close to the sedan version that went on sale last year. Now that the two cars have been aligned stylistically, the Civic hatch is able to be manufactured in Thailand, unlike the UK-only sourced predecessor. Like the sedan, […]