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  • Custom Honda Civic Si Coupe Revealed In Chicago

    Honda-Civic-Si-THUMBForza Motorsport is probably the best racing game franchise. It has teamed up with Honda to reveal the winning entry of the Forza Motorsport Civic Si Design Contest at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The model was chosen from nearly 170 entries, and it is designed by Forza gamer Tiffany Labedz.

    More importantly, this Civic is unique and is among the first vehicles from the Forza Motorsport community to be brought from the virtual world to the real one. It is no secret that Honda loves to meet its customers where their passion lies. Bringing it to life this virtual model at the Chicago Auto Show is an example of how cars and gaming are increasingly intertwined.

    Next to the custom Civic coupe, the visitors of the show will have the opportunity to play the new Honda Legends Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 on Xbox One, which includes the here-shown redesigned 2014 Civic Si Coupe, the 1984 Mugen CRX and the 1994 Prelude.

    Honda also stated that it looks forward to more projects like this, because it finds inspiration in the passion and creativity of Forza Motorsport fans.

    Source: Honda

  • Honda Unveils Vision XS-1 Concept [VIDEO]

    Honda-Vision-XS-1-Concept-THUMB.An exciting new concept vehicle was presented by the Japanese brand Honda at the 12th Auto Expo 2014 held at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. The vehicle is named Vision XS-1 and is a creative study model that exudes company’s vision for the future.

    In fact, this Honda is based on two original ideas we have seen in the past. The first one is the M/M concept. The initials stand for man maximum and machine minimum. This basically means that the Vision XS-1 includes two different values – sporty appearance and great spaciousness in the compact body.

    The second idea embodied in this vehicle is the “Exciting H Design”, which is Honda’s human-centered design concept. Some of the key features included in this concept model are the three rows of seats for a maximum of seven occupants, the combination of sportiness and versatile space and the sliding doors with large openings.

    Unfortunately, Honda does not plan a mass-production for Honda Vision XS-1.

    httpv://youtu.be/1MVohnXN8Eo

    Honda Vision XS-1 Concept
    Honda Vision XS-1 Concept
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    Honda Vision XS-1 Concept
    Honda Vision XS-1 Concept

    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Honda

  • Honda Launches Two New Fuel Efficient Civic Models

    2014-Honda-Civic-Hybrid-THUMBHonda is launching two new fuel efficient Civic models: 2014 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas. The cars have been enhanced with a wide range of new standard and optional features for the new model year.

    Precisely, as a standard these vehicles add new Display Audio with 7-inch touchscreen that give access to audio, phonebook, media, vehicle information and navigation features. Through the touchscreen the driver can also use the HondaLink application that will allow them access to online and cloud-based content and information both inside and outside the car.

    Furthermore, standard on both models is the Expanded View Driver’s Mirror. When this feature is combined with the optional LaneWatch display, it enhances driver’s surrounding view. Added convenience delivers the standard Smart Entry with Push Button Start found only on the Civic Hybrid that allows easy entry and keyless engine starting.

    Next, the Civic Natural Gas Leather Navi model gains leather seats, heated front seats, heated side mirrors and a six-speaker audio system. This trim level comes as a standard and is equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission.

    On the other hand, for the Civic Hybrid is also offered in three interior variants: Navi, Leather, and Leather Navi. All of them are equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT).

    2014 Honda Civic Hybrid will goes on sale today with a starting price of $24,635 USD, while the 2014 Civic Natural Gas will be available at Honda dealerships from 15th of February with a base price of $26,640 USD.

    TRIM MSRP EPA Fuel Economy Ratings1
    (city/highway/combined)
    Civic Hybrid Sedan CVT $24,635 44/47/45
    Civic Hybrid Sedan Navi CVT $26,135 44/47/45
    Civic Hybrid Sedan w/ Leather CVT $25,835 44/47/45
    Civic Hybrid Sedan w/ Leather Navi CVT $27,335 44/47/45
    Civic Natural Gas Sedan 5AT $26,640 27/38/31‡
    Civic Natural Gas Sedan Navi 5AT $29,290 27/38/31‡
    2014 Honda Civic Hybrid
    2014 Honda Civic Hybrid
    2014 Honda Civic Hybrid
    2014 Honda Civic Hybrid
    2014 Honda Civic Hybrid
    2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas
    2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas

    Source: Honda

  • Aryton Senna’s Supercar For Sale

    92-Honda-NSX-Senna-shadow92-Honda-NSX-Senna-mediumThe original Honda NSX cars are already rare and valuable on their own. But the one that’s going to go under the hammer at the Silverstone Auctions’ Race Retro & Classic Car Sale next month blows all other deals out of the water.

    Let’s start from the top though. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the death of racing icon Aryton Senna. The tragic accident that happened at the Imola track in 1994 sent shockwaves through the motoring world. A man of exceptional qualities, both domestic and professional, he has been deeply missed ever since. A three-time world F1 champion, he was also deeply involved in the racing industry.

    This is where the Honda NSX comes into play. Did you know that the McLaren F1 Team used Honda-sourced engines back then. 2015 will see that relationship rekindled again. On his part, Senna, helped the development of the NSX model.

    So what about the NSX that will go on sale at the Silverstone Auctions? Well, it belonged to Senna: a 92′ Honda NSX with a black leather interior and a black paint job. The car was previously owned by Senna’s close friend, Antonio Carlos de Almeida Braga. He kept it in a garage in Portugal for two years (nobody was allowed to drive it). It was then sold to a buyer who kept it for a very short while before being passed on to the next buyer: a man who held on to it for 17 years. Regardless, the car has done only 31,800 miles. It has a manual gearbox, a 3.0-liter engine with six cylinders and its value has been estimated at $132,696 (give or take).

    One thing’s for sure then. This tiny piece of history won’t end up in our hands.

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    Source: Silverstone Auctions

  • 2015 Acura TLX Prototype And TLX GT Race Car Debut At NAIAS

    2015-Acura-TLX-GT-Race-Car-THUMB2015 Acura TLX Prototype along with TLX GT Race Car was exclusively introduced at the North American International Auto Show. The prototype was developed around the theme “Red Carpet Athlete” and it actually shows how a car can deliver a blend of luxury refinement and sports-sedan athleticism, with exhilarating performance. In fact, TLX joins the ILX and RLX as the third vehicle in brand’s sedan lineup.

    The exterior of the TLX Prototype was decided in Acura‘s Athletic Red Pearl paint. It expresses the sporting character of the car, which is additionally emphasized through its low and wide stance, shortened front and rear overhangs, dynamically sculpted fender arches, and purposeful character lines.

    The vehicle also sports Acura’s signature Jewel Eye LED headlights which add advanced and bright-eyed appearance while producing superior down-the-road illumination. In addition, the car runs on custom-made five-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels fitted 265/35ZR20 low-profile tires. On the other hand, the sculpted hood with its sharply creased bilateral ridgelines hints at the performance capabilities of new Acura powertrain.

    Another exclusive feature is the tailor-made side mirrors, which have a row of LED lights fused into their base. In terms of dimension, the TLX Prototype is 3.8 inches than the current TL, but still has the same 109.3 inch wheelbase. Despite the more compact exterior, TLX has spacious interior with an open and airy greenhouse, commanding sight lines, ample cargo capacity and seating for five persons.

    TLX will be offered as a two-wheel or an all-wheel drive variant; with two high-performance, highly fuel-efficient new engines; two new advanced transmissions; and the next generation Acura Super-Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) and Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) dynamic performance and handling technologies.

    In details, the powertrains are the new 2.4-liter 16-valve inline 4-cylinder with direct-injection and Acura’s i-VTEC® valvetrain. The first unit is coupled with new 8-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) with torque converter.

    For even greater power and performance, there is available the 3.5-liter SOHC V-6 that also employs direct injection and VTEC variable valve control and cam timing along with fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology. The unit is matched with a new 9-speed automatic transmission with closely spaced gear ratios and a wide overall ratio range. Both powertrains utilize Acura Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) technology with independent left and right rear wheel toe control.

    Furthermore, the TLX will include an Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) to allow for further personalization and a sportier driving experience. The system features four driving modes – ECON (Economy), Normal, Sport, and a new Sport+. Depending on the mode, it adjusts the Electric Power Steering (EPS), throttle response, SH-AWD and P-AWS control logic, transmission shift mapping, Active Noise Control settings and HVAC control in accordance with the preferences of the driver.

    The prototype also uses the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure and will be available with Acura’s most advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies like Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow and Blind Spot Indicator (BSI).

    2015 Acura TLX Prototype
    2015 Acura TLX Prototype
    2015 Acura TLX Prototype
    2015 Acura TLX Prototype
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    2015 Acura TLX Prototype
    2015 Acura TLX Prototype
    2015 Acura TLX Prototype
    2015 Acura TLX Prototype
    2015 Acura TLX Prototype

    Under the lights of the Show in Detroit also was the entirely new 2015 Acura TLX GT Race Car. With its reveal Acura Motorsport announced its plans to move up to the GT category of the growing and highly competitive Pirelli World Challenge Championship.

    There it will compete next to the Audi R8 LMS, Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes SLS, Nissan GTR, Porsche 911 and Ferrari 458. The racer was developed from the production Acura TLX by HPD.

    To be more precise, the TLX GT Race Car will include HPD chassis and aerodynamic performance parts approved for Pirelli World Challenge competition, and will be powered by a direct-injected twin-turbocharged V6 engine. In addition, it was announced that the vehicle will use brand’s Super-Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

    2015 Acura TLX GT Race Car
    2015 Acura TLX GT Race Car

    Source: Acura

  • TEASER: 2015 Honda Fit To Debut at NAIAS

    2015_Fit_Teaser_Image-THUMBThe brand new 2015 Honda Fit will make its first official appearance at next year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The exact date of the reveal was also announced ad it will be on 13th of January.

    At the show the brand will showcase significant advancements in terms of model’s design and technologies included. 2015 Fit will be based on the current vehicle but will offer more spacious and refined interior, increased cargo capacity and leading-edge connected car technologies.

    Furthermore, the third generation Fit will also deliver improved fuel efficiency due to its new platform and Earth Dreams Technology powertrain. It is equipped with the Honda-exclusive next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, which in turn will contribute towards good safety ratings.

    All in all, the 2015 Fit will obviously get a major upgrade from the ground up. We are impatiently expecting to see some new and aggressive design and styling as well as improved fun-to-drive spirit. Stay tuned for more details before the general public!

    Source: Honda

  • Mugen Trim Prepared For Honda Vezel

    Hinda-vezel-mugen-THUMBThe Mugen trim for Honda Vezel has been revealed via a brochure scan. Honda Vezel was recently introduced and in fact it is a production version of the Urban SUV concept that debuted at the Detroit Auto Show. The production vehicle will be available in dealerships just few days ahead of Christmas – 20th December, while it’s Mugen enhanced version will be introduced shortly after that.

    Mugen’s package appears to add to the Vezel a custom aero kit, which comprises of chin spoiler, front radiator slat, roof spoiler, alloys, rear apron, exhaust pipes and side skirts. The model which was introduced in the brochure features a 4WD and is driven by a direct-injection 1.5-liter gasoline engine.

    By far, there is a three-month waiting list for the Vezel. The exterior of the Vezel brings together the SUV spaciousness and the coupe styling. Its exterior has sharp character lines, while its interior makes full use of the space and brings about high-quality experience for both driver and passengers.

    Source: worldcarfams.com via autoblog.com

  • Honda Release A Sketchy Teaser For The Brand-new Ridgeline

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    In mid 2014, the production of the exclusively made in Lincoln, Alabama Honda Ridgeline will be coming to an end. In “less then two years”, however, there’s going to be a successor and today we get to have a glimpse at its styling direction. Despite being a Honda, the Ridgeline has always been thoroughly American. The new one is the brainchild of the company’s Los Angeles and Ohio R&D centres. Looking at the “sketch” provided, we can safely conclude: it’s a pickup truck, no surprises then.

    To be fair, the current one, with its flaring C-pillars, tries too hard to differentiate itself from the mainstream. That might have something to do with the Ridgeline’s unique closed-box unibody platform. Our guess is that they are going to stick to that structure, but at least the new one seems to have a nice vertical cut where the cabin ends and the bed begins. In fact, if nobody told had us that this silhouette belonged to a Honda, we might have dismissed it for an F-150.

    Honda might have been encouraged to update the model due to the success of the current one. There has been a 29 percent increase in sales for the first eleven months of this year.

    Source: Honda

  • 2014 Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC – 3.6l / 100km

    2014 Honda CR-V has achieved a sensation fuel consumption of just 3.6 liters per 100 km (77.86 mpg UK), which is almost a quarter more than its official quoted figure of 62.8 mpg UK. The compact crossover managed to cover 800 km/h (500 miles) with less than 30 liters of diesel.

    The engine below the front hood is the well-known 1.6 liter i-DTEC 120HP (88 kW) at 4,000RPM and 300Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque at just 2,000RPM.

    The CR-V was tested by the team behind the recent ‘MPG Marathon’ under the same rules and conditions as that event.

    As in the MPG Marathon the car was driven by two independent drivers, John Kerswill and Ian McKean. Carried out over two days, the test covered 509.5 miles on a variety of roads and conditions and at speeds which represent real-world driving.

    Honda’s 1.6 diesel engine is the first to be launched in Europe under its flagship Earth Dreams Technology environmental programme; offering customers an outstanding balance of high fuel economy, low emissions and dynamic performance.

    2014 Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC
    2014 Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC

    Source: Honda

  • 2014 Honda Civic – US Price $18,190

    Honda has announced the 2014 Civic and 2014 Civic Coupe.The manufacturer’s suggested retail price start from $18,190 and $18,390, respectively.

    Extensive fresh and dynamic exterior styling updates on the Civic Coupe and premium interior refinements to all models further enhance the Civic aesthetic appeal. New available features on the 2014 Civic include the 7” capacitive touch-screen Display Audio, LaneWatch blind spot monitor and Smart Entry with Push Button start.

    The 2014 Civic also marks the introduction of the HondaLink Next Generation connected-car technology. HondaLink is an application-based platform that allows a seamless integration between a user’s smartphone and the car, providing access to online and cloud-based content and information.

    The Civic Coupe is available in LX and EX trims with a 5-speed manual transmission or the new CVT and EX-L and EX-L Navi versions with CVT.

    The Civic Sedan comes in LX 5-speed manual or CVT and EX, EX-L and EX-L Navi with CVT. A Civic Sedan HF with CVT is also available.

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    TRIM MSRP1 EPA Fuel Economy Ratings2
    (city/highway/combined)
    Civic Coupe LX 5MT

    $18,190

    28/36/31
    Civic Coupe LX CVT

    $18,990

    30/39/33
    Civic Coupe EX 5MT

    $20,290

    28/36/31
    Civic Coupe EX CVT

    $21,090

    29/38/33
    Civic Coupe EX-L CVT

    $22,540

    29/38/33
    Civic Coupe EX-L Navi CVT

    $24,040

    29/38/33
    Civic Sedan LX 5MT

    $18,390

    28/36/31
    Civic Sedan LX CVT

    $19,190

    30/39/33
    Civic Sedan EX CVT

    $21,090

    30/39/33
    Civic Sedan EX-L CVT

    $22,740

    30/39/33
    Civic Sedan EX-L Navi CVT

    $24,240

    30/39/33
    Civic Sedan HF CVT

    $19,940

    31/41/35

    Source: Honda

  • Honda Shows The First Render Of 2014 WTCC Civic Challenger

    2014-Honda-WTCC-Civic-THUMBThe first ever image of the 2014 World Touring Car Championship Civic has been released. The WTCC Challenger is built according to all new technical regulations for the FIA WTCC which will come into force for 2014.

    The render shows the exclusive visual credentials of this Honda vehicle. It features wheel arch extensions, larger diameter wheels, sleeker aero package and extended rear spoiler. Of course, the engine has been also modified and now delivers more power. This will enable the drivers to compete courageously for the World Champion title.

    In the competition, the brand will enter two works cars which will be driven by JAS Motorsport for Gabriele Tarquini and Tiago Monteiro, and in addition there will be other Civics to be entered by private outfits Zengo Motorsport and Proteam Racing for Norbert Michelisz and Mehdi Bennani.

    This announcement follows hot on the heels of the recent reveal of the new 2014 BTCC Honda Civic Tourer racer which will debut in March at next year’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Matt Neal and Gordon ‘Flash’ Shedden were confirmed as the Honda Yuasa Racing drivers for another season.

    Source: Honda

  • 2014 BTCC Honda Civic Tourer Debuts In March

    2014-BTCC-Honda-Civic-Tourer-THUMB2014 BTCC Honda Civic Tourer will participate in the 2014 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) with the same championship-winning team and driver line-up of Honda Yuasa Racing. The all new Civic Tourer race car will make its track debut in March and will be driven by Matt Neal and Gordon ‘Flash’ Shedden.

    The Tourer will undoubtedly deliver uncompromised racing because it includes the weight, wheelbase, layout and suspension of Honda’s hatchback, but at the same time length of the car is extended due to the larger tailgate.

    The engineers have worked hard over the past few months to develop the 2014 BTCC Civic Tourer. The versatility and practicality of the Tourer is complemented by its dynamic performance.

    The testing of the 2014 BTCC Honda Civic Tourer will begin in January. Then the sportscar will make its race debut at Brands Hatch for the first round of the 2014 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on 29th and 30th of March.

    Source: Honda