2008 Honda Pilot Adds New Packaging, Trim
2007-09-06 11:25:00
The all-new Pilot
Value Package and Special Edition trims debut, building on accomplished trims with popular feature content. As with previous Honda
Value Package and Special Edition trim levels, these added features represent a significant value without a significant price increase. The Value Package and Special Edition start at $27,595 and $31,595, respectively. Destination and handling charges for all 2008 Honda models are $595."The Pilot was a conceptual pioneer within its segment when it was introduced," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor *** Inc. "And it continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of customers."For the first time in its six years on the market, the Pilot is available in two new trim levels, the Value Package and the Special Edition. The Value Package builds on and replaces 2007's value-leading LX trim, adding rear privacy glass, machined alloy wheels, XM? Satellite Radio, upgraded audio to include a 6-disc CD change
Read more: Packaging
Honda Accord Hybrid to be dropped, report says
2007-09-06 11:22:00
The rest of Honda
's hybrid product plan remains unchanged। The company will continue to sell hybrid versions of the Civic and also intends to release a new hybrid subcompact we presume will effectively act as the replacement for the diminutive Insight in 2009.
Read more: Hybrid
, report
, Honda Accord
Next Generation Honda FCX Concept Debuts In Europe
2007-09-06 11:20:00
Though the FCX has been around awhile, the latest version has a few interesting modifications. First, the new FCX features fuel cells are laid in a new configuration which allows gravity to drain the water produced by the fuel cell. This helps achieve a higher output.As a result, the new fuel cell is 20 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than the current version. The power output, however, is 14kW greater. Overall the powerplant is about 180kg lighter and has a volume that is 40 percent smaller than prior models.Another improvement is a better low temperature start-up. The FCX can start at temperatures 10 degrees C lower than the current model -- as low as minus 30 degrees C. This new feature is definitely going to be put to the test in Sweden! Overall, while the new FCX energy efficiency is only about 10 percent better than the current model, it is about three times better than a gasoline engine vehicle and two times better than a hybrid vehicle. Take that, Prius!Ho
Read more: Europe
, Honda
, Generation
, Concept
Honda FCX Gets The (Tax) Breaks From IRS
2007-09-06 11:11:00
rid 08/08/2007 - TORRANCE, Calif. - The IRS announced in July that the The credit is part of the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, which seeks to promote affordable, dependable and environmentally-sound production and distribution of energy for America's future.Propelled by electricity that is generated by a hydrogen fuel cell in conjunction with an advanced Honda
-designed ultracapacitor, the FCX fuel cell vehicle's only emission is water vapor."This tax credit helps offset the higher costs associated with the early development of advanced technology vehicles that reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil. It is a further validation that the FCX is a real vehicle and another step towards market viability" said Stephen Ellis, Fuel Cell Vehicle Marketing Manager at American Honda Motor *** Inc.In public use since 2002, the FCX is part of a long line of Honda vehicles developed to reduce the impact of transportation on the environment. The FCX is powered by
2008 Honda Accord: All-New With More Space, Safety, Power
2007-09-06 11:01:00
Completely redesigned for 2008 with increased dimensions for a more spacious interior, the sedan styling theme expresses a powerful presence with sharp and strong character lines. The coupe is further individualized with an aggressive stance and unique proportions that create a muscular, sporty demeanor."The all-new Honda
Accord has become more advanced and refined with a new level of engineering sophistication," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor *** Inc. "As the Honda brand's flagship automobile, the Accord is designed to exceed expectations with premium technology, a more spacious interior and increased power, while retaining the fun-to-drive character and innovative feel that has always distinguished the Accord."An available 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine produces 268-horsepower - the most ever for any Accord - while introducing a new generation of fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology and achieving a Parti
Read more: Space
, Honda Accord
, Safety
Honda president confirms new Fit, clean diesels in 2009
2007-09-06 10:56:00
Honda
CEO Takeo Fukui said today that Honda will introduce a redesigned version of the Fit this fall, according to a Detroit News report. The new Fit will launch first in Japan, with U.S. sales likely to start soon after. No details were given regarding changes for the model, but even now, Honda dealerships are having a hard time keeping the popular subcompact stocked on lots। Honda has sold 36,556 Fits in the U.S. since the car made its debut stateside in 2006 with over 2 million units sold since the Japanese launch in 2002.Fukui also confirmed that Honda will be bringing a clean diesel engine to the U.S. and Japan markets in 2009, which will be 50-state emissions compliant. As we previously reported, it's likely the first diesel engines will be 2.0-liter four-cylinder versions to serve duty in the Accord sedan and CR-V small crossover. Other interesting tidbits from Fukui include confirmation of th
Mugen-ized Honda Civic Type R coming to Japanese market
2007-09-06 10:53:00
Turns out rumors can be true, after all. Japanese
Honda
tuning giant Mugen
will be releasing its version of the Honda Civic
Type R to its home market in a limited-production run of just 300 cars. Dubbed the Honda Civic Mugen RR, this front-engine, front-drive sedan will gain 15 more horses over the standard Type R for a total of 240 and will lose 22 pounds, bringing its weight down to 2733 pounds, according to Mugen. The power gains stem from a freer-flowing dual-exhaust setup, a ram-air intake system, and a revised camshaft profile. Mugen also has retuned the suspension; the brakes have been upgraded with a firmer hydraulic line, sport pads, and slotted rotors; and new wheels have been fitted with super-sticky Bridgestone Potenza RE070 RR tires. • Get a Free Quote • Find a Local Dealer On the aesthetics front, a fairly subtle body kit has been fitted along with two Mugen-branded Recaro sport seats that ar
Honda Fit: Fully Loaded in a Small
2007-09-06 08:57:00
Small is big," said Dick Colliver, senior vice president of American Honda
Motor *** Inc. "The Honda Fit has proven that small cars can have big popularity, a big interior and a big fun factor without the traditional small car compromises."The Fit offers 90.1 cubic feet of interior volume with multiple seating and cargo configurations. The powertrain consists of a 109 horsepower, 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder VTEC? engine and a 5-speed manual transmission or an available 5-speed automatic transmission. The Fit Sport adds plus-size alloy wheels; a 200-Watt, six-speaker audio system; wheel-mounted paddle shifters (when equipped with the available automatic transmission) and a full body aero kit complete with a rear roofline spoiler.The Fit has earned a top five-star crash safety rating1 for frontal crash performance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For 2008, the Fit has a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). This system adds to the Fit's
Read more: Small
, Loaded
, Fully Loaded
Isuzu Motors: A Loving Tirade
2007-09-17 11:22:00
Isuzu Motors
: A Loving
Tirade
He points out that the Isuzu Ascender (pictured) is the same thing as a Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Isuzu i-Series pickup trucks are Chevy Colorados. "All Isuzu does is take vehicles from GM and slap a couple of funky badges on them and that's pathetic," he wrote. He lamented that it would not be so bad started its vehicles with a basic GM design and then customize it to be a true Isuzu. He points out that what GM does with Saab and Ford does with Volvo. Isuzu Motors: A Loving Tirade Derek Price of the Greenville Herald Banner in Greenville, Texas is mad. And he is taking out his wrath on Isuzu. He says that Isuzus today are better than they've ever been, but the Isuzu vehicles are not built by Isuzu. He is upset that Isuzu sells General Motors vehicles with "goofy names."
2008 Honda Pilot Adds New Packaging,
2007-09-17 11:19:00
2008 Honda
Pilot
Adds New Packaging
, Trim The all-new Pilot Value Package and Special Edition trims debut, building on accomplished trims with popular feature content. As with previous Honda Value Package and Special Edition trim levels, these added features represent a significant value without a significant price increase. The Value Package and Special Edition start at $27,595 and $31,595, respectively. Destination and handling charges for all 2008 Honda models are $595."The Pilot was a conceptual pioneer within its segment when it was introduced," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor *** Inc. "And it continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of customers."For the first time in its six years on the market, the Pilot is available in two new trim levels, the Value Package and the Special Edition. The Value Package builds on and replaces 2007's value-leading LX trim, adding rear pr
r 1998, Nissan Elgrand V, 3300cc petrol, 4 doors/8 seaters luxury 4WD
2007-09-17 11:13:00
r 1998, Nissan
Elgrand V, 3300cc petrol, 4 doors/8 seaters luxury 4WD
2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart - Short Take Road Tests
2007-09-08 11:47:00
2007 Mitsubishi
Galant Ralliart - Short
Take Road Tests September 8, 2007 BY DAVE VANDERWERP A surprisingly athletic mid-size sedan from an unexpected source. First, a confession: As we wandered toward the new-for-2007 Galant Ralliart, which Mitsubishi proudly calls a “sports sedan,” we were prepared to be underwhelmed. Come on, how sporty can a front-wheel-drive, mid-size sedan be? We figured we’d brave the inevitable torque steer and likely never think about the Galant again. Remarkably Good Imagine our surprise then, when we first toed into the Ralliart’s throttle and it responded right now! In fact, the reaction is almost too quick—the average Camry driver would likely provoke the Gallant into a full-blown tire-spinning, traction-control-inducing launch—but once you respect the throttle, it’s a good thing. Keep Reading »
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT - Long Term Road Tests
2007-09-08 11:46:00
2006 Mitsubishi
Eclipse GT - Long Term
Road Tests September 8, 2007 BY TONY SWAN, PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN SEGAL If not love, at least respect. Performance, value and outstanding service record outweighs the negatives. We all base our new-vehicle purchase decisions on a dizzying range of personal priorities, but over the long haul, the trait that endears a ride to any owner is its reliability. That’s the secret ingredient in cars like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Like Tonto, the Masked Man’s faithful Native American companion, they’re always there, always ready, and they never complain. And they never become sources of irritation by requiring service outside of the regular factory-prescribed intervals. Although the latest Mitsubishi Eclipse is based on Galant sedan foundations, it obviously won’t be confused with an Accord or Camry. Its practicality index is lower, its visibility index is higher, and during its 18-month, 40,000-mile tenure in the C/D long-term tes
6 of the 10 hottest cars are from Toyota
2007-09-07 07:20:00
6 of the 10 hottest cars are from Toyota
News from NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) In a list of the 10 hottest cars now on the market, six of the 10 are products of the Toyota Motor Co. The Toyota Prius tops the list and all three of Toyota’s low-priced Scion models are on the list, as well. Three of the cars, the Toyota Prius, Lexus RX400h and Ford Escape Hybrid, are gas-electric hybrid cars. To find the 10 hottest cars in America for CNNMoney.com, Edmunds.com, a partner providing data and content for CNN Web sites, looked for three things: Actual selling prices closest to the vehicle’s full sticker price; lowest amounts in rebates or other sales incentives; shortest times spent on dealer lots before being snapped up by buyers. The Prius scores big in all those areas. While all other cars on the list sell for at least some small amount under their actual sticker price, once incentives are factored in, the Prius still sells for 10 percent
Mini car boom in Japan
2007-09-07 07:18:00
Mini car boom in Japan
Over the last few years mini cars are increasingly becoming popular in Japan.Mini cars or Kei cars are small sized cars with engine upto 650 cc.Popular mini car makers in Japan are Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Subaru.In year 2006, mini cars comprised of about 36% of the total cars manufactured in Japan. So, why Japanese people are going for mini-cars?There are many reasons. Japanese people mostly use cars for city drive.As Japanese families are small, a small car suits the purpose best.Mini cars are also easy to maneuver in the narrow roads common in most Japanese cities. Japanese people prefer traveling by high speed bullet trains than driving in a car for going to distant places, to save time and money.People who enjoy long drives can rent bigger cars easily anywhere in Japan. Overall cost of maintenance is another reason to go for a mini car.Mini cars are considerably cheaper than bigger passenger cars,so the initial investment i
Nissan introduces new Skyline in Japan
2007-09-07 07:14:00
Nissan
introduces new Skyline
in Japan
Nissan introduced the new 12th generation Skyline yesterday in Japan. In Japan, the name Skyline has a history which dates all the way back to 1957, when the first Nissan Prince Skyline was introduced. Since then, Nissan has introduced steady parade of Skyline models through the decades. Skyline is more than just those sports models. The name has graced family sedans, coupes, wagons, and hatchbacks as well as said power-mad GTs, giving it a prominent spot in Japan’s automobile industry. Skyline models have been sold in the US since 2003 by the name Infinity. The 12th generation Skyline features all-new exterior and interior designs, the next generation FR-L platform and newly developed VQ35HR V6 engine. The concept ”attraction, sophistication and high-performance driving” was behind the development of the new skyline model. Retail price of the new Skyline will be from 2,793,000 yen to 3,801,000 yen nationwide. N
Honda Acura - the most valuable used car
2007-09-07 07:13:00
Honda
Acura
- the most valuable used car Kelley Blue Book Co. - a US company providing information on new and used cars has picked the Honda Acura passenger car 2007 model as the potentially most valuable used car five years ahead in the US auto market. Used car prices quoted by Kelley Blue Book serve as key benchmarks in the US market for secondhand vehicles. Honda Acura is a dream car for drivers looking for comfort, driving performance and quality fuel economy. It is the first time a Japanese car has made the top of Kelley Blue Book Co’s list on the value of used passenger vehicles five years from now since the company began compiling the list for 2005 vehicles. Japanese car models, including the Toyota Prius hybrid sedan, filled five slots of the top 10 list, whereas only one US brand made its way onto the list. German automaker BMW topped the lists of 2005 and 2006 models.
2008 Honda CR-V adds Luxury Features as Standard
2007-09-06 12:55:00
Engineered to be a safety leader, the CR-V achieves the highest five-star crash safety rating by the federal government for both frontal and side impacts and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates the CR-V as a "Top Safety Pick - 2007." The CR-V is one of only two small SUVs to achieve both the highest federal crash safety rating for frontal and side impacts and the top IIHS safety rating. For 2008, the CR-V builds on its premium style and refinement by further enhancing the CR-V EX-L with upgraded and additional features. A new dual-zone automatic climate control system and a driver's seat with eight-way power adjustment and power lumbar support have been added to the CR-V EX-L, replacing the manual controls. Additionally, all CR-V EX-L models are equipped with the premium audio system that was previously exclusive to models equipped with the Honda
Satellite-Linked Navigation System."The Honda CR-V brings together the best features of an SUV with the r
Read more: Luxury
, Standard
2005 Honda Odyssey , new 2005 honda odyssey changes, Future Car from Honda
2007-09-06 12:49:00
2005 Honda Odyssey , new 2005 honda odyssey changes
, Future
Car from Honda Latest Update:It is now official that from september 22 2005 honda odyssey Minivan will be foe sale. The new honda would be produced in Honda plant in Albama which would be making somewhere around 1,60,000 car a year. Some of the announced features for 2005 odyssey are:-$ Seating capacity for eight passengers and a spacious interior and it is more spacious then its previous model.$ Enhanced safety features like anti lock brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags for 3 rows with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) & rollover sensors.$ Cool features like 360 watt audio system, climate control(auto), tailgate(power), power adjustable pedals.$ A 3.5-liter V-6 engine which runs on 6 cylinders when accelerating and 3 cylinders when running. Cylinder deactivation would save fuel. (20 city and 28 highway mileage)$ Cool Michelin PAX System run-flat tire technology is used with tires which would make car to
|
Recommend Site To A Friend
