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Honda BR-V Prototype Is Coming Our Way!

Honda BR-V Prototype is shown here via official sketches by Honda Prospect Motor. The vehicle will make its debut at the Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show 2015, held in Tangerang, Indonesia, 20-30 August. It sounds like a motorsport heaven. Ten days with the latest releases and innovations in the automobile world. But let’s focus on the Honda BR-V Prototype.

This is a latest generation crossover vehicle, that will serve for many customer needs. Created especially for the Asian market, the BR-V is a product of Honda R&D Asica Pacific Co. Ltd and P.T. Honda R&D Indonesia. And the vehicle (as any other Honda unit) looks good, confident and ready to dominate the road.

The beasty side of Honda BR-V Prototype

What we can see from the sketches, the Honda BR-V Prototype will come with some really aggressive design, both looking confident and defiant. And massive. Really massive. The rear continues this aggressive concept with interesting lines and schemes, while the sides demonstrate these really nice and elegant lines. And the wheel design is the one thing, that completes the overall aggressive, yet stylish affair. Beware, there is a beautiful beast coming our way!

The engine of the BR-V will be a special 1.5-Liter gasoline unit, that will ensure, that the aggressiveness will not only end up with the looks, but will also continue with the performance. Honda team really went for some sporty feel, but at the same time paid some attention to the fuel economy, which in this case is expected to be more than wonderful. But we will see about that. Furthermore, the Honda BR-V Prototype will be available with two transmissions. The only thing, that will stay unchanged is the safety system. Sadly, Honda team decided to gear the BR-V with the standard safety equipment. Yes, the one, that every Honda vehicle gets.

Honda BR-V Prototype

However, the Honda BR-B Prototype will offer some wonderful performance, comes with beautiful looks and with improved fuel efficiency. So, for further information stay with us!

Source: Honda

July 1, 2015

2016 Honda Fit And the Success Story. Will it Continue?

2016 Honda Fit is ready to get on the road stage and continue the affair, that the previous generation started. As you know, the Fit lineup is one of the best, that Honda has ever created. Since the last lineup, there is incredible positive feedback both from customers and critics. Now, more confident than ever, 2016 Honda Fit will meet its owners with the best-in-class cargo space, 41 mpg on the highway. This combined with sporty, but still comfortable dynamics. Brace yourselves! The latest Fit comes in July 1st worldwide!

And now the 2016 Honda Fit offers a 6-speed manual transmission, roofline spoiler, LED taillights, Bluetooth connectivity and rear camera. Goodies, goodies and more goodies. The 2016 Mazda Fit also includes the fresh and responsive direct-injection 1.5-liter i-VTEC powerplant, that produces 130 hp (95 kW) and 114 pound feet of torque.

2016 Honda Fit and its versatility

With its class-leading interior space and the wonderful flexibility the vehicle offers both comfort and reliability. In fact, the 2016 Honda Fit has that wonderful sporty touch, and even more feature. For example, the vehicle offers a really sophisticated ride, thanks to the next-gen Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body design. In this way, the 2016 Honda Fit gets better handling, safety features and some boost, when it comes to fuel economy. In fact, the vehicle went through some serious crash tests and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the highest rating available. This doesn’t mean you have to try out all the safety features with the highest speed available, though!

2016 Honda Fit

Drivetrain system details

The 2016 Honda Fit also features the special Earth Dreams Technology, which is tuned for some improved balance between power, torque and response. This improved powerplant will be matched to two optional transmissions: a slick-shift 6-speed manual and the special CVT with G-Shift Control.

Exterior

2016 Honda Fit comes with fresh and dynamic exterior vision, that includes the well-known Honda confident presence, but with some slight changes. The headlights, along with the redesigned grille really make that front looks more confident and massive, while the side tweaks match the wheel design.

2016 Honda Fit

Interior

The inside of the 2016 Honda Fit is spacious and comfortable . Furthermore, everyone will feel even more comfortable with the soft and nice-to-touch materials. There is also a special Display Audio multimedia touch screen, and additional leather seating for the EX-L models. Furthermore, all the three trims, the LX, EX and EX-L offer high standard levels. They will feature auto on-off headlights, LED brake lights, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and an especially designed central console. Optional upgrades include Smart Entry Push Button Start, one-touch operated moonroof, 7-inch touch screen Display Audio 7 with next-gen HondaLink and heated leather seats.

2016 Honda Fit

But this is not all, so don’t worry about the technology gadgets, fitted into the 2016 Honda Fit. Only some of the standard equipment includes: Vehicle Stability AssistTM, Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Assist, Advanced Compatibiliity Engineering body structure.

It looks like the Honda team really went for that latest addition to the family. 2016 Honda Fit does look promising and we all expect, that it will not only continue the glorious affair of its predecessor, but it will also set higher standards in the motorsport industry. So, stay with us for further information!

2016 Honda Fit

Source: Honda

June 30, 2015

2015 Honda Grace LX with Market Introduction in Japan

2015 Honda Grace LX is the newest addition in Grace’s line-up. The car will be exclusively distributed in Japan only and it is currently on sale across Japanese dealerships. Powered by gasoline, the compact sedan is an example of the perfect combination of a spacious cabin, fantastic exterior styling and improved interior. All of these characteristics are more likely to be found in an upper-middle-class sedan.

Engine

Under the hood of the 2015 Honda Grace LX is operating the 1.5-liter direct injection DOHC i-VTEC engine. It is powerful and at the same time delivers best driving experience. The unit is connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), thus realizing exhilarating driving as well as excellent fuel economy. The latter has been rated at 21.8km/liter.

Precisely, the engine injects fuel directly into the cylinder. This is how it also produces a maximum output of 132 hp (97kW) and achieves excellent fuel efficiency.

Exterior

Next to all of the benefits of the premium exterior, Grace LX now features the option of a new color, “Premium Crystal Red Metallic”. It mixes clear luster with a deep color tone, and will be available to all vehicles in the Grace line-up.

2015 Honda Grace LX is fitted with automatic retractable mirrors. What does automatic here mean? Basically the mirrors automatically retract or protract in conjunction with locking or unlocking of the doors.

Interior

To the goodies usually found in Grace’s lineup, there are also features that further improve occupant’s comfort. For instance, Honda added fully automatic air-conditioning unit with rear air outlets that adopts Plasmacluster technology.

The cabin also benefits from Honda Smart Key System, genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and rotating front passenger seat. An exclusively-designed easy-to-get on/off seat was also adopted.

Source: Honda

June 22, 2015

Honda-Powered HPH ARX Vehicle Will Be Racing at the Pikes Peak Event

Honda and Acura vehicles have participated in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event in recent years with numerous models as the Acura NSX and the Honda Fit and even the furious Honda Odysey, but now Honda Performance Development team has cvreated a special model in order to dominate over the 14,110-foot mountain. But now something special comes our way!

Honda introduces the HPH ARX Coupe

The special Honda-powered HPH ARX-04b LMP2 coupe, that have already proved its capabilities in this year’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, entered in the 2015 Pikes Peak event will be tamed by Verizon IndyCar Series winner and former Formula 1 driver Justin Wilson.

The ARX-04b will be the first full-carbon-fiber vehicle ever sanctioned for PPIHC and will demonstrate what its 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine is capable of. The ARX-04b will be competing in the Unlimited class, which include numerous heavily modified vehicles, that can go through all the 156 turns in the 12.42-mile track in less than 10 minutes.

The ARX-04b, that was crafted through an effort between HPD and With Research comes with an energy-saving technology, low drag and incredible fuel efficiency. And with Wilson behind the wheel we all expect some wonderful results. But as always, only time will show what will happen.

For further information stay with us!

Source: Honda

June 18, 2015

Honda Will Show Numerous Surprises at 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed

2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be a special event for the UK audience. Why? Because they will see the full 2015 Honda lineup. With wonderful and fresh models Honda team is ready to amaze the audience at the show.

Definitely this time on display will be the latest Civic and CR-V models, that arrived in dealership in March. Furthermore, Civic Type R will be available in July, while the Jazz and the latest HR-V will be on sale in August. And Honda’s supercar, the NSX will also be on the show with a promise to arrive in UK at the end of next year.

And as always, the Goodwood festival will offer visitors the chance to get behind the wheel of the latest Civic and CR-V and take a ride up the famous hill.

Furthermore, Honda will be running a competition to get behind the wheel of the long-awaited Civic Type R. The model was recently launched and it offers 300 hp (220 kW) with a front-wheel-drive. So, it will be an interesting year for Honda at Goodwood festival.

As you know, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will run from Thursday 25th June to Sunday 28th of June. So, we will bring you even more news from the show and the attending brands. Stay with us!

Source: Honda

June 16, 2015

Honda Releases Two Videos to Support its Advertising Campaign

Honda, in perfect harmony with the release of the 2016 HR-V Crossover, launches an interesting advertisement campaign, that tells a story about brand’s history of innovation and passion for further improvement.

The campaign itself is made with two TV spots, “Give and Take” and “Great Thinking Inside”.

The first one, the “Give and Take” video shows people, who try to “restyle” their faces with pushes and glances, but with every “improvement” they make, another problem occurs: for example, when a guy tries to make his nose smaller, his ears get bigger. Another man tries to make his chin looks smaller, but when he does it, his forehead gets bigger. The idea is that, there will be always some problems, despite the fact you try to make everything looks perfect. Except the 2016 HR-V Crossover. The video wants to demonstrate, that the car has numerous improvements, without adding problems.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHjo45FJHaY&feature=youtu.be

“Great Thinking Inside”, on the other hand show how one idea leads to another in never-ending process of innovation and passion. The video shows how one vehicle is somehow “consumed” by the next one. Then the process continues, until the 2016 HR-V Crossover appears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c39ARQR0LS4&feature=youtu.be

The campaign itself will incorporate a wide mix of media, along with social media sites and TV channels. And some of the notable digital efforts include sponsoring the brand with the Amazon 3D printing, collaborating with Thrillist on Culinary Road Trip, sponsoring the National Geographic Wanderlust and many, many more.

Source: Honda

June 10, 2015

Honda Team Heads Up for A World Record

Honda is ready to put a world record with its super-efficient 1.6 i-DTEC engine. The test will put the machine on a 8, 5000 mile drive across 24 EU countries with the single purpose to demonstrate the incredible fuel efficiency.

On the 1st of June this year, a team will drive the Honda Civic Tourer and will go for a special journey, starting from Aalst, Belgium. The team will come back 28 days later and will drive exactly 8, 459 miles.

The rules of the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS will make the two drivers Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren sit in the car for about 7.5 kilometers a day in order to drive 370 miles a day. the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title is “Lowest Fuel Consumption – All 24 contiguous EU countries”. Furthermore, the rules require the driving team to enter each of the 24 countries and collect numerous evidences for doing it as fuel logbooks, GPS readings, vide, photos and more. If the tour happens to be a successful one, every model from the Civic Tourer lineup will be counted as successfully passed the test. Even the hybrid and electric models.

And of course, to ensure accurate monitoring on the track, the car will be geared with a special tracking device, that will provide information about the journey in real-time, so everyone, who is interested in the attempt can easily track the vehicle.

Further requirements are, that the vehicle must be with its stock package and without any further upgrades or tweaks, that will give any advantage over any unrevised model. And to evade some “unfairness”, the vehicle will be filled to the max with fuel, every time the team stops to refill.

We wish the team luck and a special occasion for celebration! It will be good for all the Civic drivers out there to know, that they are driving a car, that broke a fuel efficiency record!

Source: Honda

May 28, 2015

2016 Honda Pilot Will Start Mass Production In Alabama

There are more than 1,500 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA), that celebrate the start of production of the latest and refreshed 2016 Honda Pilot, which is scheduled to go on sale next month. The latest model has a lot of features to demonstrate, so let’s check out what it has to offer.

The restyled 2016 Pilot SUV really has a lot to demonstrate: the styling, the redesigned cabin and of course the incredible direct-injection i-VTEC V-6 engine. But maybe the most important feature is the safety system. The vehicle has already achieved highest scores for safety features in its class.

The latest Pilot will join Honda’s light-truck lineup, that already includes the best-selling SUV and 2015 Motor Trend Sport Utility, the 2015 Honda CR-V and the HR-V crossover. The Pilot will be produces alongside the Honda Odyssey, which is the leader in sales of minivans in 2015.

As you know, since its debut in 2003, the Pilot model has ever since advanced and improved and every next generation delivered smoother and more comfortable ride, along with improved drivetrain capabilities. In fact, the Pilot model influenced and transformed the SUV segment with better quality, higher-rated safety system and more space and comfort inside the cabin.

Source: Honda

May 22, 2015

Honda Reveals the Fuel-Efficient Jade RS

Honda is starting with the sales of the new Jade RS on 28th of May. The sad news is that this car will be distributed only in Japan. The car is powered by the new 1.5-liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine and is the newest addition in the Jade lineup. The Jade RS is benefits from the combination of the sedan, minivan and high-quality driving performance.

Honda also said that the new engine’s torque is equivalent to that of a 2.4-liter one. However, the fuel consumption of the VTEC Turbo is better and it is rated at 18 km per liter.

The other advantages of the car include a stylish exterior, three-row seating, Honda’s SENSING driver-assistive system, nimble steering and great chassis and suspension characteristics as well as the adoption of Agile Handling Assist (AHA).

Drivetrain

As mentioned, the Jade RS is powered by a 1.5-liter direct injection VTEC TURBO unit, which features improved turbo effect in the low rpm range. This allows for great torque response as well as smoothness and powerfulness.

In addition to the great fuel efficiency, the air-intake can be precisely controlled. The car also sports better noise insulation and vibration management, which is achieved via various measures like the increased rigidity of bearing caps supporting the crankshaft.

Furthermore, Honda has also developed a new transmission that is perfect for the new engine, because it exploits its full potential. The CVT also contributes for improvements in economy. It also features seven-speed mode paddle shifter for better driving experience.

Exterior

Honda means expressive and emotional design. The same approach is applied here and it is visible through the new front grille with the exclusive mesh-type design, which shows the torque-full driving. At the front grille we also see the “RS” emblem, which can be found on the tailgate as well.

Dark chrome plating has been used for the fog light garnish, outer door handle and tailgate molding. Helping in the noise reduction are also the 17-inch aluminum wheels.

Interior

Two interior trims are available for this car: black and brown. The materials utilized for the seat surface combine fabric and Prime Smooth. The leather wrapped steering wheel is contrasted via red stitching as are the black-color seats. At last, the acceleration pedal and brake pedal have an exclusive design and make this seven-seater sportier.

Chassis

It is important to mention that the rigidity of the front and rear suspensions was improved by 15% and 20%, respectively. The springs and dampers have these exclusive settings which allow for stable driving and a sporty steering feel.

The Agile Handling Assist or the so called AHA electronic control system uses brake vectoring to improve corner traceability. It also ensures a ride with confident handling feel and smaller steering wheel inputs.

At last, the car also got enhanced the rigidity of floor area via a reinforcement to the underfloor with a tunnel brace. This also allows for a movement which reflects more direct and linear steering operation.

Source: Honda

May 21, 2015

Honda Cars will be aided by Aero Kit at Indy 500

So, this is Honda’s Super Speedway aero kit, which will be used at this year’s Indianapolis 500. The event happens in its 99^th running and has just had its first public competition this Sunday. Company’s aero kit features aerodynamic upgrades and components which were added to the chassis of Honda-powered Dallara Indy car.

They will endow the vehicle with superpowers, thus giving it the capability to maximize performance at the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The cars will compete in the Verizon IndyCar Series, powered by the Honda Indy V6 engines.

The aero kit was created with the help of the latest Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology. Then it was proven via Driver-In-Loop (DIL) Simulators. These technologies have helped Honda to minimize the waste at the prototype stage, thus showing the development of the aero components.

In the testing a full-scale wind tunnel was included, through which the actual aerodynamic performance was confirmed. At last, the final tests were conducted on the track before the start of the production of the car in the beginning of the year.

Honda said that the Super Speedway aero kit is now entirely ready to give the drivers the needed configurations that will ensure first places at the Indianapolis. In fact, Honda’s Indy car aero kits made their public on-track premieres during an Open Tests at Indy yesterday.

The official practice for the Indianapolis 500 will start next Monday, while the 99th running of the Indy500 begins on 24^th of May.

Source: Honda

May 4, 2015

Accord Safety Car to Pace Verizon IndyCar Series

Honda Accord is obviously perfect for pacing Indy, since it has been chosen for the safety car of the popular race. It is the first car at the Verizon IndyCar Series, which hasn’t happened for almost ten years. That’s right. The last time Honda utilized the Accord model for an Indy race was in 2006.

Now, the 2015 Honda Accord Safety Car can show what a huge mistake the Japanese company has made. The safety vehicle is based on the production coupe model, but it has a significant difference. It features performance enhancements created by Honda R&D Americas.

Under the hood, the car has the 3.5-liter V6 engine. It has been of course modified and now produces more than 400 horses. This was achieved with the help of high-flow fuel injectors which were mated to a single Borg-Warner turbocharger. Also contributing for the additional horsepower are the hand-crafted intake, intercooler and exhaust system.

In addition to this, the team has also added a crankshaft from the Acura RLX, which was then coupled with HPD competition pistons and connecting rods for maximum reliability of the new engine package. The tuned unit was then mated to a strengthened with high-intensity shot peening six-speed transmission. It also features a limited slip differential.

Chassis modifications feature HPD brake system. It includes competition rotors, racing pads and stainless steel brake lines. For optimum rigidity, the team reinforced and stiffened the other chassis components. Everything is taken onto the road via Firestone high-performance tires coupled with Enkei alloys.

There is also modification done to the interior and body of the safety car. It now includes Sparco seats, four-point racing harnesses and aerodynamic body kit, adding various lip spoilers. At last, the “Power of Dreams” graphics package is what really differentiates the car from its production siblings.

Source: Honda

April 29, 2015

Acura Releases More Technical Details on the Super Cool NSX

Acura just released more details on the NSX and I am super excited about that, because this happens right before the market launch of the car. The reason for the disclosed information were the engineers, who lead the development of NSX and have shared more technical details and design strategies two days ago at the SAE 2015 World Congress and Exhibition. At the base of the working process was the goal to create a “New Sports Experience”, which required a totally new approach in the body construction, engine development and manufacturing technologies.

So, Acura has used for the first time an innovative multi-material space frame design, which you can view in the gallery below. The result is excellent body rigidity mixed with light weight. In the process of achieving this, the engineers have applied for the first time ablation casting technology, which not only ends in a better rigidity, but also promises exceptional handling and control.

Another first use here is the three-dimensional and ultra-high-strength steel A-pillar, which also supports the high level of the rigidity, crash performance and at the same time delivers great outward visibility.

In terms of aerodynamics, the NSX probably scores the best among all. Note that this happens without the utilization of active aerodynamic elements. In support comes also the three-motor Sport Hybrid power unit, which is cooled through 10 heat exchangers, due to the application of a general airflow management strategy. This optimizes the flow of air around and through the beautiful NSX.

As we know already the car is driven by a twin-turbocharged 75-degree DOHC V6 engine mated to nine-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system. The news here is that the twin turbo unit has been confirmed to be 3.5-liters. It will also use racing technology, which will apply both direct and port injection to its design. In addition, the NSX will show one of the highest torque capacities in company’s history, due to the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system.

In fact, Super Handling is the last announced super-cool feature that the car will be equipped with. It will proactively respond to driver inputs. This in turn will allow the vehicle achieve more in the line trace and give a substantial support in the changing driving environments.

Everything sounds very exciting, doesn’t it?