It seems like just yesterday Honda was raving about the Civic Type R’s Nurburgring lap time of 7:50.63, the fastest time ever recorded by a production front-wheel-drive car. Now, the Japanese car maker hits the ‘ring again with a prototype of the next-generation Civic Type R, which is said to be …
Read More »2015 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid Review
Honda has introduced its first hybrid Accord in Australia, featuring the company’s all-new hybrid powertrain from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series, which is set to be rolled out across the majority of the company’s alternative fuel models. Available solely as a highly specified variant, the Accord Sport Hybrid is – …
Read More »Honda Civic Type R not coming to Australian shores
It has been confirmed. The latest Honda Civic Type R will not be available for purchase in Australia. Honda director, Stephan Collins states that the current Civic R would “arrive too late in the model cycle for us … we will have the next generation Civic sedan by the time it …
Read More »Honda confirms NSX power figures ahead of Tokyo appearance
Honda has finally confirmed performance figures of the NSX supercar in the lead up to the Tokyo Motor Show taking place later this week, where the new NSX will take centre stage at Honda’s booth. Charged with reigniting Honda’s sporting image across the globe, the reborn NSX supercar will serve …
Read More »Honda NSX returns to action at the Nurburgring [video]
A near production-ready Honda NSX has been spotted undergoing testing at the Nurburgring circuit. It’s the first time the supercar is seen without camouflage at the test track and the action has been captured on film. Gearing towards an early 2016 launch, the Honda NSX is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-litre …
Read More »2016 Honda Civic Sedan spied with all-new design
A pre-production 2016 Honda Civic Sedan has been caught without a shred of camouflage in Ann Arbor, Michigan. First published by CivicX enthusiasts forum, the 10th generation Civic looks much sleeker than the current model; adopting a fastback, coupe style rear end featuring striking boomerang-shaped taillights that reaches out into …
Read More »Refreshed 2016 Honda CR-Z leaked
Here’s the first glimpse of the revitalised Honda CR-Z, taken from what appeared to be an official brochure. The 2016 Honda CR-Z is expected to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this year. Heavily revised, the sports hybrid vehicle features a redesigned front and rear bumpers, new side skirts, …
Read More »Honda details new NSX features and options
On display at the Quail Motorsports Gathering near Pebble Beach last weekend was a trio of all-new Honda NSX models (Acura NSX in North America), two of which were shown for the first time. Unveiled earlier this year the 2015 Honda NSX packs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre 75 degrees V6 engine …
Read More »‘Baby’ Honda NSX in the works – features 2.0 hybrid and SH-AWD
New details have emerged confirming Honda is indeed working on a new ‘baby’ NSX to sit below the company’s supercar, after a series of leaked patent images. In fact, according to a report by fellow Aussie publication, Motoring, the baby NSX will be built on a platform that is “almost …
Read More »Pre-production Honda NSX duo spotted in the wild
A duo of pre-production Honda NSX prototypes (wearing Acura badge) have been spotted by reddit user, Theodoros9. Sporting the same magnificent red paint job as the show car from the North American International Auto Show where Honda’s premium brand, Acura, unveiled the car in production guise, the 2nd-generation NSX is …
Read More »2015 Honda HR-V Review
With demand for high-riding small crossovers soaring quicker than fuel prices, the Honda HR-V couldn’t have arrived at a better time. The HR-V abbreviation stands for Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle. The first generation HR-V was introduced back in 1998, way before nameplates such as the Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, Subaru XV …
Read More »Honda Accord Hybrid joins range from $58,990
Honda has launched the all-new Accord Sport Hybrid in Australia. The new petrol-electric addition to the Accord range bows in at $58,990 plus on-roads and is the first of a new generation of hybrid powertrains from the brand’s Earth Dreams Technology series. “The Accord Sport Hybrid is the first vehicle …
Read More »Honda shows what is underneath the all-new NSX
The all-new Honda NSX sent waves across the motoring world when it was launched in Detroit earlier this year. Now, Honda has spilled more details of the new NSX’s technicals with the release of new images showing what’s underneath the supercar. Twenty-five years after the debut of the original, much-lauded NSX, …
Read More »Revised 2015 Honda Civic Hatch gets torque vectoring
Honda’s European-built Civic Hatch range has received a number of specification and design upgrades for 2015. “The Civic nameplate has such a long history around the world,” said Honda Australia Director, Stephen Collins. “It has been an Australian favourite for over forty years. This year, it receives enhanced styling and …
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