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Honda Crosstour gains four-cylinder model for 2012

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:53:15 +0000

Honda Crosstour gains four-cylinder model for 2012.

Since the launch of the polarizing Honda Crosstour there is a massive rumor that there is a buzzing with word that Honda might someday add a four-cylinder engine to the lineup. This makes a big sense. The fact that the Accord on which it’s based offers a four-pot, and their key competitor , the Toyota Venza has the more efficient four-cylinder powerhouse.

This new 2012 Crosstour that is no longer called the Accord name it will offer a new 2.4-liter inline-four in its EX and EX-L trims. This engine will produce 192 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. This front-wheel-drive, four-cylinder Crosstour can do 29 miles per gallon on the highway and 21 mpg in the city and is only fitted with the five-speed automatic transmission. One other thing unlike the top-trim EX-L V6 model, none of the Crosstours four-cylinder models will have an all-wheel drive. All the four-cylinder models will be fitted with the 17-inch alloy wheels, whereas six-cylinder Crosstours can be had with 18-inch rollers.

Honda Fit is the first Chinese car imported to North America built by Honda

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:50:40 +0000

Honda Fit is the first Chinese car imported to North America built by Honda.

This is the first and so far the only production car from China that is on sail in North America. And this car is not what you think. This step of the company is the next step to move its production out of Japan. In this fashion they began to manufacture the Fit models in the People’s Republic and ship them in to Canada. We don’t have any indications that this car made in China will be ever sold in the U.S. in the near future. We all know that there are a large amount of automakers that operate plants in China, and only a small part of the production in those plants are made for export. So the last year only a small three percent were sent outside of the country’s borders.

Not just Honda there are other Japanese manufacturers that are now investigating in production facilities outside the U.S. All of this is because the rising Yen. From Honda thy come out with a statement that the company will begin producing Fit models in Mexico for the U.S. market really soon. In the New York Times there was an article that Honda may be reticent to test the American waters with a Chinese-built vehicle because of the fear of risking the company’s reputation for quality and reliability. They have this fear despite that the Chinese-built Fit models are held to the same production quality standards as any Honda vehicle built anywhere in the world.

Honda Reworked Civic coming before end of 2012

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:19:21 +0000

Honda Reworked Civic coming before end of 2012.

We all know that the 2012 Honda Civic it wasn’t what you would expect form this car and it was the target of criticism since its launch earlier this year. There are no secrets that Honda is rushing to redesign the Civic and despite the statement that would be coming sometime in 2013 or 2014, there was a memo saying to the automaker’s dealer network states that they will rework the Civic before the end of 2012.

And of course we use the term “redesign” lightly. It is apparent that Honda wants to improve upon its new Civic and truth is that the updates to the car will almost assuredly be the standard mid-cycle refresh kit. So our best guess is that the interior will benefit from more soft-touch materials and added sound deadening and there could be new paint and wheel design options. And according to The Associated Press, American Honda President Tetsuo Iwamura they started their job and improve the Civic’s drivability putting a slight suspension and driveline tuning could be in store, as well.

Honda Insight with new and more distinctive design

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:54:18 +0000

Honda Insight with new and more distinctive design.

With some new hybrid features and new exterior styling improved interior and all the other small features we give you the new and amazing updated 2012 Honda Insight. The new car comes with an EPA fuel economy-rating improvement of 1 mpg.

The city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy rating of the new Honda Insight is of 41/44/42 mpg for the new generation improved form 40/43/41 on the last model. This means that it will continue to offer the highest EPA fuel economy rating of any new vehicle for the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) that starts under $20,000. This new car is aerodynamically styled and it has place for five passengers with the five-door configuration. The new 2012 Honda Insight is the big change inside and out for 2012 in the hybrid vehicle market.

Honda Fit EV is the next critical step for Honda

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:50:22 +0000

Honda Fit EV is the next critical step for Honda.

At the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show the all-new 2013 Fit EV was unveiled by Honda. This the they announced to begin lasting 123 city-mile per charge that is 76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway and all of this is to be expected to go out on sail for the US costumers in the summer of 2012. This new Honda Fit EV is built on the popular Fit hatchback and is the next step in the company innovative alternative fuel chart after the gasoline-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell-electric and natural gas-powered models.

John Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. said: “The Fit EV is the next critical step in Honda’s portfolio approach to alternative fueled vehicles,” and “There is no other automaker on the planet whose spirit is more deeply invested in the effort to realize a cleaner, more energy-efficient and ultimately more sustainable transportation future than Honda.”

Honda CR-V with reductions to the impact of noise

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:41:36 +0000

Honda CR-V with reductions to the impact of noise.

The all-new 2012 is coming out with its fourth-generation Honda CR-V. The new CR-V it has a sophisticated and bold styling direction, and can offer multiple technologies that increases the fuel economy on all models. From the American Honda Motor Co., Inc., they say that the new vehicle will become the new benchmark vehicle in its class in terms of quality, refinement and popularity.

This new 2012 CR-V is meant to be the car that it is for entry-level SUVs consumer and exceed their expectations. The biggest changes are with in improved car-like interior comfort, the quieter ride and all the new and innovative features.

Honda Ridgeline Sport receives styling upgrades and improved highway fuel economy

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:21:15 +0000

Honda Ridgeline Sport receives styling upgrades and improved highway fuel economy.

The pickup form Honda with four-doors and place for five-passenger will be restyled and it will have a better fuel economy for 2012 model. Also the new Honda Ridgeline Sport will give more high-value features targeted at the entry four-wheel-drive truck segment.

This new pickup form Honda it will be made in four different models, the Ridgeline RT, new Ridgeline Sport, Ridgeline RTS and Ridgeline RTL. The new design it will be made better by the refreshed grille design, aerodynamic improvements. The new engine it will have some better fuel economy and the EPA fuel rating of 15/21/17 city/highway/combined mpg, up 1 mpg in the highway rating.

Honda AC-X Concept is the next-generation plug-in hybrid

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:41:22 +0000

Honda AC-X Concept is the next-generation plug-in hybrid.

At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Honda presented the new AC-X Concept. This new concept should be the next-generation plug-in hybrid car that can offer more comfortable and enjoyable time in the vehicle during all driving situations in bout urban and long-distance driving. It has an “engine drive mode” for more aggressive driving or an “automatic drive mode” for more relaxed driving. All of this it makes and joy to ride.

Honda EV-Ster Concept with its world premiere

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:48:39 +0000

Honda EV-Ster Concept with its world premiere.

At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on the world premiere presented us with the Honda EV-STER. This is the next-generation electric small sports and its sports concept model.
It has a dynamic and innovative styling and design with the excellent environmental performance.

This new Honda EV-STER is an electric rear-wheel-drive two-seater convertible sports car. This is made to enjoy a sports type model while on unique the electromotive mobility. This approach on the carbon materials made it possible to lower the weight and with this make it a vehicle with high driving performance and range of approximately 160km.

How to run your cars for a lot longer

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:13:20 +0000

How to run your cars for a lot longer

If you want to make your car last longer, then buy a Honda.

It’s not difficult is it? Now look after the cars and they’ll run for ages. How do we know?

Simples! It’s because Honda has been rated the UK’s most reliable manufacturer by What Car? and by a Warranty Direct reliability study for an amazing sixth year in a row.

The latest 2011 survey result yet again confirms Honda’s well-deserved reputation for building solid and dependable cars.

Now once you have a nice smart range of Hondas in place, make the cars do their work while you get on with yours and pick the right manager to look after the cars.

Run Your Cars is able to buy products and services for many thousands of vehicles and is thus able to negotiate discounts that aren’t available to others – certainly not to single organisations. It’s all a question of size.

The services the company provides at a heavy discount include RAC Breakdown cover, on-line fleet management systems, savings on tyres and other replacement parts and accident management.

The company can also offer big discounts on servicing at 6,000 garages throughout the UK. The average saving per vehicle per year is a whopping £300, compared to buying these services separately.

So put these two factors together; buy Hondas (according to the latest independent reliability reports) and outsource the servicing and overall fleet vehicle management to a tried and trusted provider that has a proven track record in providing this kind of service for hundreds of other organisations. Then you can concentrate on what you’re good at; running your own business. The Hondas, meanwhile, should keep on buzzing happily for years.