Reports have surfaced that Honda and General Motors have agreed to work together to develop new battery technologies for future hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The companies have been in partnership since July 2013 to build parts for fuel-cell-only vehicles, but that relationship is expected to encompass complete battery-powered technologies with the […]
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Mugen Honda Vezel on the way
Honda is planning to introduce a new small SUV next year called the Honda Vezel, based on the Jazz. It looks like there are plans for a sporty Mugen version to hit the scene at some stage too. A brochure scan has hit the web showcasing a rather angry-looking Mugen […]
For Sale: Ayrton Senna’s personal Honda NSX
When it comes to cars owned by special people, they don’t come much more prestigious than a 1991 Honda NSX that was personally owned by arguably the world’s most loved racing driver and two-time Formula One world champion, Ayrton Senna. This model is said to be the car Ayrton Senna […]
2013 Honda Accord V6L review (video)
You’d probably yawn if you saw one of these drive past, if you even noticed it. In terms of styling, the 2013 Honda Accord V6L is probably the most generic-looking car out there. However, it is the company’s flagship model, and, since the departure of the Opel Astra OPC earlier […]
New Honda NSX to feature twin-turbo V6 hybrid
Honda has revealed a new prototype twin-turbo hybrid version of its next-gen NSX supercar at a media event in Japan, highlighting the company’s commitment to smaller, turbocharged engines. The re-designed, all-wheel drive NSX prototype features a twin-turbo V6 powertrain Honda calls a Sport Hybrid-All Wheel Drive system. The setup involves […]
Honda ‘VTEC TURBO’ engine philosophy announced
Honda is changing its long-lived naturally aspirated philosophy and will soon introduce a string of small capacity turbocharged VTEC engines. The shift to forced induction will commence with 1.0-, 1.5-, and 2.0-litre VTEC TURBO units. Kicking off with an entry-level 1.0-litre three-cylinder, Honda will apply ‘VTEC TURBO’ technology in an […]
2015 Honda Civic Type R prototype reveals aggressive styling
Honda has revealed more of the hugely anticipated 2015 Honda Civic Type R. The car is still in prototype form, but we get a glimpse of more of the exterior than ever before. Unlike the previous Civic Type R, the new model looks like it will feature a much more […]
2014 Honda Civic hatch ‘Euro spec’ revealed
The facelifted and refreshed 2014 Honda Civic hatch has been revealed for the European market. It comes with updated technology, some mechanical tweaks and a spruced up interior. Although this is the European specification Civic, Australia is likely to receive similar updates in the near future. The new model comes […]