New York 2008: 2009 Honda Fit gets in shape

The 2009 Honda Fit has landed, and done so with everything the previous Honda fit was lacking. Judging by the sales numbers of that previous Fit — over 2,000,000 globally in six years — it wasn’t lacking too much. The car gets Honda’s voice-recognizing satellite-linked navi; 3-mode, single-motion dive-down Magic Seats in back (parents, it’s […]

More Best Car speculation: V8 Acura RL

When we had the current-generation Acura RL in the AutoMobilesNews, we thought that its understated design was attractive enough, but opined that it looked rather anonymous in the face of competitors such as the BMW 5-series, Infiniti M35 and especially the new Cadillac CTS. What may be a bigger problem to consumers is the lack […]

Our friends abroad won’t be getting a Honda Accord Type-R

With the all-new European Honda Accord set to debut next month in Geneva, word is that buyers will be disappointed to hear there are apparently no plans to launch a high-performance Type-R version of the new chassis. Honda does not feel the all-new model fits the Type-R brand, adding that the new European Accord is […]

Honda touts heat-harnessing hybrid technology

Hybrid vehicles have always offered more benefits to the zip-around-town Domino’s pizza delivery boy than the long-distance highway commuter. In fact, without regernative braking at work, a hybrid vehicle at highway speeds exhibits very few efficiency advantages over a frugal MINI Cooper.
Addressing one of the problems, Honda is now touting a “heat-harnessing hybrid”, claiming it […]

Spy Shot: Euro Honda Accord Tourer snapped at pump

In case you didn’t know, the Acura TSX sold in the U.S. is basically the same car as the European version of the Honda Accord. So when we see spy shots of the old country’s new Accord, we’re interested because we’re looking at the next TSX for us. This image was sent into us by […]

Consumer Reports names Nissan Altima top mid-size sedan

The Nissan Altima narrowly beat out the Honda Accord for the coveted Consumer Reports Top-Ranked, Mid-priced Sedan, which is revealed in the February 2008 issue. The V6 Accord lost to the V6-powered Altima by a scant one-point, followed by the Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat.
Consumer Reports tested a number of family sedans for its February […]

Honda to keep Super Aguri up and running for ‘08

It’s no secret around the F1 paddock that Super Aguri is in big financial trouble. The team, founded by former Japanese F1 driver Aguri Suzuki, made its debut at the start of the 2006 season after buying its place on the grid – unlike most new teams that were formed out of previous entries. Aguri […]

Honda recalling 43,000 Acuras for power steering hose

Those of you rolling in a 2005–2008 Acura RL take note: Honda has issued a recall for your power steering hose and being the educated consumer that you are, you won’t have to wait by the mailbox to know about it.
The high temperatures created by the V6 under the RL’s hood are apparently causing some […]

Honda Accord GT 2.2 i-CTDi

It’s aimed at Honda fans who are looking for something a little more sporty than the standard Accord, and is being lined up to tackle the likes of the BMW 3-Series head-on.
It’s a tough challenge, so to lend a hand, engineers have given the family saloon a little late-life nip and tuck. However, with a […]

Mugen Road you the Racing Civic Concept

Recently the Honda showed its New Civic in the Auto Tokyo Salon, and together with the production models, we appreciate this “Road you the Racing Concept”.
The car is good-looking with the Mugen Civic Dominator Concept that was shown in place the same alone that one year before. Exactly style, same color, same mission, etc. That […]