Honda Fit EV Concept 2012

Honda has unveiled the all-new Fit EV Concept electric vehicle at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Alongside the plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Fit EV Concept is integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network as an advanced environmental approach to reducing CO2 emissions.

Powered by a high-density motor derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle, The Fit EV delivers excellent efficiency with a top speed of 90 mph.

The Fit EV will achieve an estimated 100-mile driving range per charge using the US EPA LA4* city cycle (70 miles when applying EPA’s adjustment factor). Driving range can be maximized by use of an innovative 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid.

Battery recharging can be accomplished in less than 12 hours when using a conventional 120-volt outlet, and less than six hours when using a 240-volt outlet. When the Fit EV production model is introduced, it will be powered by a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor.

The Fit EV Concept displayed at the LA Auto Show features an exclusive Deep Clear Blue Pearl exterior color and five-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with blue inserts. Inside, an eco-friendly gray bio-fabric on the seating surfaces is outfitted.

LUXURY hybrid SPORTCAR Honda CR-Z REVIEW

LUXURY hybrid SPORTCAR Honda CR-Z REVIEW

this is supercar that care about the environment, but do not want to abandon the sporting element of a car (sporty car element). Honda presents a compact hybrid sport utility, Honda CR-Z, which cost IDR 635 million On The Road.

Cars Reviews >> 2010 Honda Accord EX V6

Substitute BMW, white and blue roundel on a stylized "H" in the middle of the steering wheel and a few drivers would come out, they were operating in 2010 Honda Accord EX-L (L for leather) V6 sedan and not a BMW. If you could keep the charade going, many would like that better than BMW.

Styling :
First, few can tell the difference between the 271 horsepower produced by the Accord’s 3.5-liter V6 and the 300-plus horses available in some BMW’s. Most drivers will, thankfully, release the gas pedal long before either engine has a chance to show its full potential. The Honda’s five-speed automatic up-shifts with a precision virtually indistinguishable from a BMW, though it lacks the gimmicky computerized double-clutch downshifts found on some.


Next, the Accord EX-L, BMW-driving is taut and its management has the same confidence-inspiring feeling, as well as bids from Munich. Indeed, our rear-expected-and should-appreciated bit less rigid suspension from Honda. (But they were very satisfied with head-and leg room but complained about the noise level. Honda seats, front and rear wheels have the same butt-gripping the support that it has long been found in the BMW.

Car Wallpaper >> 2005 King Motorsports Mugen Honda S2000

2005 King Motorsports Mugen Honda S2000 Side Angel Car Wallpaper

Honda CR-Z 2011 Review

A sporty hybrid? At first glance, the 2011 Honda CR-Z might seem a bit oxymoronic. After all, Americans expect their hybrid cars to be purely about fuel economy, with flowers, rainbows and unicorns coming out of the tailpipe. But Honda is hoping that people are ready for a car that not only gets very good fuel economy but also happens to be fun to drive -- a hybrid without the drive-induced narcolepsy, if you will.

Hard-core enthusiasts will likely be disappointed, but somebody just looking for a sporty two-door with good fuel economy will likely be pleased with the 2011 Honda CR-Z.

Pros, Nimble size and handling, quick steering, good fuel economy, sporty looks. Cons, Poor rearward visibility, most competitors have backseats, missing a few upscale features.

Honda Odyssey 2011 Vehicle Overview

The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey looks poised to pick up from where its class-leading predecessor left off. The Honda Odyssey is completely redesigned for 2011.

The minivan isn't as popular as it once was, but it remains the quintessential form of transportation for families big and small. No other vehicle offers the type of versatility and space for kids and the copious amount of stuff that invariably comes along with them. The 2011 Honda Odyssey is a completely redesigned entry among this dwindling number of minivans, replacing a model that was widely considered to be the best in its class for a decade. In other words, it has some very big shoes to fill.

The 2011 Odyssey is an inch-plus shorter in height than before, but has gained an inch-plus in width, creating a slightly sleeker appearance aided by a wedge-shaped front fascia and unique "lightning-bolt" character line. Aside from being a design flourish, this character line also improves visibility for passengers in the third row of seats, who will also enjoy a greater amount of knee and shoulder room. Honda says three adults can sit back there, but we're thinking the middle spot's fold-down armrest will be utilized more frequently.

Minivans are renowned for setting themselves apart with never-before-seen features. Some, like the Odyssey's flip-and-fold third-row seat became an industry standard, while others, like the last Odyssey's middle-row Lazy Susan storage bin have been quickly forgotten. This time around, the Odyssey introduces a small refrigerated storage compartment beneath the center stack controls, a trash bag holder, second-row seats that shift laterally to make room for child seats and a wide-screen entertainment system with an HDMI input. The new Odyssey also improves upon previously introduced features, like a simplified process for lowering the third-row seat and an enlarged second-row removable middle seat.

Honda has not yet released full details about the 2011 Odyssey's powertrain, but we do know it will continue to only be available with front-wheel drive and a 3.5-liter V6. Honda's cylinder deactivation system is now standard on every Odyssey and fuel economy is estimated to be 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. This is a significant improvement versus the last Odyssey (especially those trims without cylinder deactivation) and better than the new Toyota Sienna's four- and six-cylinder engines.

More details about the 2011 Honda Odyssey will be coming soon, including available trims and equipment, as well as exact dimensions and specifications. Check back for a full review of how this new Odyssey stacks up against its minivan competitors before it hits dealerships in the fall.

Honda Begins Operation of New Solar Hydrogen Station

Honda has launched a new solar-powered hydrogen fueling station capable of refilling fuel cell electric vehicles overnight. The device, under development for ten years, could theoretically be installed in the home garage of any future customer.

The single-unit station produces 0.5 kilograms of hydrogen over an eight-hour period. Sadly, many consumers would likely not find this to be purposeful in many situations. 0.5 kg of hydrogen will only move the Honda FCX Clarity a total of 30 miles.

Honda's new home station is not meant to replace commercial filling stations, which will still be necessary to fully fill a vehicle quickly, often in less than five-minutes. The slow-fill home-based station would be used to reduce costs to the end user.

A full "fast fill" at a commercial location would provide the Honda FCX Clarity with a 285-mile range, according to a press release. However, the FCX Clarity's range is listed at 240 miles on the official website for the vehicle.

Honda claims the fuel is produced more efficiently in the new home station than previous solar units, with enough hydrogen created for a typical urban or suburban commute. This efficiency was increased by 25% thanks to a smaller and lighter "high differential pressure electrolyser," replacing a system made up of an electrolyser and separate compressor.

Because the system is missing a storage unit, the station will only produce hydrogen when a vehicle is connected. Although some would no doubt prefer to refuel quickly by tapping into a storage tank, the tank would likely prevent the system from being installed at many homes due to land-usage and zoning rules.

The system's solar panels hook up to the grid, sending electricity during daylight if a vehicle is not hooked up. Honda says most customers would use off-peak electricity to power the station when recharging overnight.

Honda Freed Styling Study 2010

Honda Access will display highly customized Honda Freed Styling Study in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 with NAPAC, to be held from Friday, January 15, to Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

The Honda Freed Styling Study is a metallic purple MPV with glittery girlish details stuck all over. It features engraved metal touches, purple-tinged wheels, and well-incorporated fog lights. Inside the four-door drivers and passengers will sit comfortably in the white leather interior.

Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD - 2010

Highs and Lows

Highs: Still a sweet-driving Accord, now with nearly twice the cargo space.

Lows: Questionable looks, no four-cylinder option, and why does an Accord wagon have to weigh two tons?

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon

PRICE AS TESTED: $36,930 (base price: $34,730)

ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471cc
Power (SAE net): 271 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.1 in Length: 196.8 in
Width: 74.7 in Height: 65.7 in
Curb weight: 4068 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 18.6 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 30.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.6 sec @ 92 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 121 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.80 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 17/25 mpg
C/D observed: 21 mpg

Honda Insight 2010

Base Price: $20,510 - $23,810

Vehicle Details
$20510 Insight LX
4-Door Front Wheel Drive Car, 98 bhp, 123 lb-ft, CVT Automatic, 40/43 mpg
5 passengers, 2725 lb, 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder engine, hybrid, 27.8 lb/bhp

ENTERTAINMENT
160-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc:(4) speakers, MP3/WMA playback, aux input jack, speed-sensitive volume control, CD text display capability, radio data system
Roof-mounted antenna

Engine
Engine Type Gas/Electric I4
Displacement 1.3L/82
Fuel System MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 98 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 123 @ 1000 - 1500

Transmission
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type CVT
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.51 - 1.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.20
Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-compact

MECHANICAL
1.3L SOHC MPFI 8-valve i-VTEC I4 engine w/permanent-magnet electric motor
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) 101-volt battery
Drive-by-wire throttle
Direct ignition system
Continuously variable automatic transmission
Front wheel drive
MacPherson strut front suspension
Torsion-beam rear suspension
Front & rear stabilizer bars
Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes

2008 Honda S2000 CR - Specs

VEHICLE TYPE:
front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:
$38,000

ENGINE TYPE:
DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 132 cu in, 2157cc
Power (SAE net): 237 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 162 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm

MECHANICAL
2.2L DOHC MPFI 16-valve VTEC I4 engine
Drive-by-wire throttle
Engine start button
6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw direct shift linkage
Torque-sensing limited slip differential
Rear wheel drive
High x-bone monocoque frame
Rear body brace
Independent double wishbone suspension w/coil springs
Front & rear stabilizer bars
Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
Dual outlet exhaust

TRANSMISSION:
6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 94.5 in Length: 162.1 in Width: 68.9 in Height: 50.0 in
Curb weight: 2800-2900 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (MFR'S EST):
EPA city driving: 18 mpg
EPA highway driving: 25 mpg

2008 HONDA ELEMENT Recall

Honda has announced that they will recalling certain models of the 2008 Honda Element. They avowed the, the front bushing rank of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension may have been improperly welded and could detach from the trailing arm. A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to delivery the junior portion of the controls hub, causing a failure of influence and harm to the brake technique which could pilot to a fail. Owners will be contacted by telephone and advised to hinder lashing their vehicle awaiting they have full their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if needed, trade it gratis of price. The withdraw is likely to arise during July 2008.

2007 HONDA VT600C SHADOW VLX Recall

Honda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Honda VT600C Shadow VLX. They avowed that on certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owners manuals delimit imprecise information for the native highway travel security administrations (NHTSA) vehicle wellbeing hot line. The idiom in the owners manuals is not in accordance with the stream mandatory requirements. Honda will hurl a postcard to dealers and owners with the truthful NHTSA vehicle wellbeing hot line information and with instructions to enclosure the license into the “exposure safety defects” divide of the owners manual. Owners may friend Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.