Honda shows the first image of the Shuttle Fit (Jazz Wagon)

Roomier than the Fit (Jazz) normal, but much more cumbersome. That's the idea behind the Shuttle Fit, which will be presented in March, we understand that in the Geneva Motor Show, in versions with gasoline and hybrid engine with IMA system.

The new generation Honda Civic was filmed during the transportation in Japan

Site Noticias Automotivas saw the first pictures of the production version of the sedan Honda Civic.


Modification of images is intended for the U.S. market, where the car will appear in the spring of this year, and its official premiere of the motor show in New York.


Judging by the photos, the design of the Honda Civic is the serial-style concept that we saw last month in Detroit. Similar lights are , rear lights and bumpers. Changed is the radiator grille.


Overall, decreased aggressive radiation, which was typical of the concept, but according to people by the company, it is reserved for "hot" version of Si. According to the site Temple of VTEC, the U.S. new Honda Civic Si sedan will be offered with petrol engines 2.4 liters and 205 hp power It will replace the current two-liter engine with 197 hp

2011 Honda Accord: Facelift in Geneva

At the Geneva Motor Show (3 to 13 March 2011) Honda is unveiling the revised Accord. Both the sedan and the combination will get a facelift. This includes not only visual changes but also better facilities and more fuel-efficient engines.

The lamps at the front and rear were changed by the Japanese. According to the manufacturer redesigned the headlights are more clear for higher equipment are available at the front now and xenon cornering. Also provides a high beam assistant for comfort when Xenon headlights. The cooler and the front bumper have been modified slightly. The lights shine now in bright red, chrome accents to the rear provide a high quality look.

Concept Honda TS-1X will appear in Tokyo Auto Show 2011

Honda is beginning to announce new items, which will be shown at the annual motor show in Tokyo.

One of the flagships of the upcoming event will be a modified version of the CR-Z, which is now available as a concept under the name Honda TS-1X. Details of the project are limited, but the car was a dull shade of black body with an updated front panel, larger wheel arches and massive rear spoiler.

In addition to the concept of TS-1X, Honda will also provide Sports Modulo NSX and HSV-010 GT, which features a 3.4-liter V8, rated at more than 500 hp (373 kW) and 392 Nm of torque.

2012 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe Concept Live Photos - Detroit Auto Show 2011

Civic Coupe and Sedan at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show today, and the automaker says that along with mildly updated exteriors, both vehicles will wear improved interiors compared to the current-generation Civic.

Honda Fit - Jazz Station Wagon - Honda Fit is filtered Shuttle, a van rather personal

A few years ago Honda marketed in some countries a minivan variant built on the Civic platform called Shuttle. Now it seems that rising from the ashes but done on the Fit / Jazz, and as in those originals, aesthetics is not his best weapon.

Fit-fronted, but the rest entirely new family seems a little odd proportions. Will begin marketing in Japan during the month of March and will be available with both 1.3-liter hybrid engine and IMA technology as the most efficient performance based but less 1.5i 16v. As always, the automatic transmission is standard. More details and pictures in a few days.

Special series of Honda CR-Z - Car of the Year Japan 2010 2011

Honda put a special short series the CR-Z on the market in Japan.
The series is in honor of winners of the model Car of the Year 2011 'and the name is understandable CR-Z Memorial Award Edition. The car is painted in sapphire blue and has new wheels measuring 16 inches and five double spokes. It also includes the inscription denoting the Honda special edition. Interior design in gray , which makes the car look pretty cozy. The pedals are aluminum, giving a more sporty interior. Special model CR-Z is a satellite navigation. This model will be only 1000 pieces, all destined for the market in Japan. Honda CR-Z Memorial Award Edition will be available from early next year, will cost 2.8 million yen (about 34,200 dollars).

Honda Pilot 2011: Recall in Canada

About 442 Honda Pilot 2011 will be recalled in order to prevent a potential breach of the front suspension.

A software error in the machinery used to tighten the hub nuts on the front axle and the bolts securing the shock was reported as the source of the recall.

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified and will be asked to go to the dealer for inspection and replacement of parts.

The recall also affects some American cars Agreement, but no Canadian version.

Honda's private jet on approach

Honda Jet

Honda has now successfully completed a flight in the U.S. with the final version of its first jets. This followed more than 500 hours of flight test with a prototype.
The small aircraft can be used as business aircraft and is scheduled for delivery from the third quarter of 2012. The jet is powered by two Honda engines and is over 770 km / h fast.
The so far achieved flight altitudes above 13 kilometers. Construction is the "HondaJet"from the "Honda Aircraft Company" in Greenboro in the State of North Carolina. It will be available in more than 100 orders.

Mugen Civic RR Advance Concept

See what has Mugen did to the FD2 Civic Type-R with the 2008 RR. This year, they will unveiled what would be the most extreme factory tuned Type-R. They we call it the RR Advanced Concept. It’s no longer a Type R. in fact, most removable panels are now carbon fiber. They have also retained the carbon reinforced interior from the Experimental spec RR.

The Mugen will make the RR Advanced Concept more powerfull and can reach up 260bhp, 20bhp more than the 240bhp RR and does 9000rpms.

Here I post some official studio pictures from all round the car. As you can clearly see, almost all exterior panels are replaced by CFRP. Lot’s of details here and there seperating it from the RR.

Mugen Civic RR Advance Concept

See what has Mugen did to the FD2 Civic Type-R with the 2008 RR. This year, they will unveiled what would be the most extreme factory tuned Type-R. They we call it the RR Advanced Concept. It’s no longer a Type R. in fact, most removable panels are now carbon fiber. They have also retained the carbon reinforced interior from the Experimental spec RR.

The Mugen will make the RR Advanced Concept more powerfull and can reach up 260bhp, 20bhp more than the 240bhp RR and does 9000rpms.

Here I post some official studio pictures from all round the car. As you can clearly see, almost all exterior panels are replaced by CFRP. Lot’s of details here and there seperating it from the RR.

2009 Acura TL AWD Get 6-Speed Manual Gearbox

It looks as though Acura’s trying to reach out to those that actually enjoy driving a car. Starting from next fall, the Japanese automaker will offer a new 6-speed manual gearbox on the 2010 TL SH-AWD model. Aside from the fact that it’s the first time that Acura has ever paired its all-wheel-drive system with a stick-shift, the new close-ratio 6-speed manual is approximately 110 lbs lighter than the Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission currently offered in the top-spec TL.

Furthermore, the 2010 TL SH-AWD 6MT models also benefit from suspension upgrades that include special coil spring and shock absorber rates tuned for flatter cornering with reduced pitching motions under acceleration and braking. The manual models also employ firmer engine and transmission bushings along with a sportier tuning for the steering wheel system.

According to Acura, the addition of a manual transmission, an all-new clutch system and suspension changes yield an 88 lb. reduction in overall vehicle weight and at the same time, improves weight distribution by 1-percent compared to the automatic model generating a 58/42 ratio versus the 5AT's 59/41 ratio.

Source: Car Scoop

Honda OSM (Open Study Model)

Honda's low-emission sportscar study model has been revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London.

The lightweight roadster design study is a concept showing Honda's core engineering principals, designing stylish and exciting cars that are also environmentally responsible.

Named the OSM (for Open Study Model), the two-seater joins the confirmed-for-production CR-Z sports hybrid and FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car on the Honda stand at the show.

Read more about it here ---> Tuning News

MUGEN Accessorizes Your All

So you settled for the USDM, factory-built Honda Civic MUGEN Si because: a.) you don't live in Japan and b.) even if you did, you probably wouldn't have gotten your filthy mitts on a limited-edition MUGEN RR anyway. However, if you're still looking to get yourself something related to the RR, you're in luck. MUGEN has found another way to vacuum up fanboy dollars appeal to its enthusiast customers by offering up original artwork. First up in "The Art of MUGEN Power" series is "The Art, MUGEN RR", a 300-piece limited-edition print that shows the car in cutaway form. ¥39,000 ($368) puts one on your wall. Want a numbered plate for the frame? Tack on another ¥2,100 ($19.80). It's art a la carte, courtesy of MUGEN. The company website has all the details (in Japanese, natch -- the English pages are perpetually "under the construction").

New NSX To Beat GT-R

Honda's Ceo is demanding for the new NSX to be stronger and faster than the new Nissan GT-R which has put the Bugatti to shame at Nürburgring. The new NSX is suspected to get a 5.5L V10 producing 550 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque and an all wheel drive system.

By the time the NSX is finished in during the next 2 years. The GT-R will be even more improved. And the killer price will stay the same, unlike the NSX.

Source: Inside Line

How to Buy a Cheap Sports Car

Step 1:Know that chain gas stations supply magazines with local listings of sports cars and most of these car magazines have a $2,999 and Under section where cars like Mazda Miatas and Nissan 240sx and Nissan 300zx can be found.

Step 2:Realize that Auto Trader Website is a haven for someone looking for a cheap sports car, with easy access to local and non-local sports cars through extremely easy search parameters.

Step 3:Look to buy a sports car for under $3000 at junkyards. Many junkyards put together older sport cars and will sometimes sell the refurbished vehicles for next to nothing.

Step 4:Check out Craigslist where it's easy to select cars--set the maximum amount to $3000; then set search parameters for local.

Step 5:Find used sports cars on eBay too, but expect to get outbid by someone like you. However, eBay is well known, and many people selling a car will lean towards eBay because they often get good results once the auctioning begins.

Step 6:Get involved in a car community or club to buy a sports car for under $3000. Start going to car shows and networking with people. Car enthusiasts will have four to five car projects going on, many next to being finished. Some people end up selling of one of their side project cars to pay for parts for a more current project--that's where you jump in to buy a sports car for under $3000. Networking will get you some of the best results.

Step 7:Work on your negotiating skills if you're not able to buy a sports car for under $3000. Keep in mind that the newest year for these used vehicles will be a 1998.

Step 8:Look for cars, such as a 1993 to 1996 Lexus SC300, 1993 to 1994 Lexus SC400, 1990 to 1996 Mazda Miata, 1993 to 1998 Honda Civic Coupe EX, 1991 to 1997 Toyota Celica, 1988 to 1992 Toyota Supra Turbo or 1989 to 1995 Acura Integra. These are just some of the possibilities.