Honda Aero Breaks Ground on Expanding Burlington, North Carolina Facility
Honda Aero, Inc. (HAI) announced today that it has broken ground on a new $21 million, 50,000-square foot facility addition to its Burlington, North Carolina plant. Honda says that it expects the expansion to create 20 to 30 new jobs over the next few years. When construction is completed in early 2017, the new facility […]
Honda Aero Burlington Facility Receives FAA Repair Station Certificate
The Honda Aero, Inc. (HAI) HF120 turbofan engine production facility in Burlington, North Carolina, has officially received a PART 145 repair station certificate from the US Federal Aviation Administration. This FAA certification paves the way for HAI to act as the dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operation for the GE Honda Aero Engines HF120 Platform, […]
Dixon: Honda to Benefit from 2018 IndyCar Aerokit
Four-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon says that Honda will benefit from the series’ new universal aero kit, as it will cause Chevrolet to lose the superior manufacturer-produced kit it enjoyed for the last three years. “The spread [of team performance] is smaller than it used to be,” he told Motorsport. “But I think at the […]
HondaJet Certified in Mexico Ahead of 2016 Aero Expo Debut
Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Mexico, the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), has given the HondaJet type certification. The HondaJet is also scheduled to make its debut at the 2016 Aero Expo, Mexico’s premiere aviation trade show, held at the Toluca International Airport from March 16th to 18th. […]
2015 Honda IndyCar Super Speedway Aero Kit Revealed
Today Honda revealed the “Super Speedway” aero kit that its teams will use during this year’s 99th running of the iconic Indianapolis 500. And no, it’s not as awesomely spoiler heavy as this bad boy, but it still looks pretty sharp. Produced by Honda Performance Development, the 2015 Honda IndyCar Super Speedway Aero Kit features […]
2015 Honda IndyCar Aero Kit Goes for Baroque
If the somewhat bland Chevy aero kit was an exercise in minimalism, then this newly revealed 2015 Honda IndyCar aero kit is an over-the-top example of glorious excess. This new road course/short oval package, in all its fine and frilly splendor, remains faithful to the old adage, “If it ain’t baroque, don’t kit it.” Produced […]
Annie Boh, Aerospace Engineer, is Who Makes a Honda Quieter
The latest entry in Honda’s 12-part “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” YouTube series follows Annie Boh, an aerospace engineer who specializes in aero acoustics at Honda R&D Americas in Marysville, Ohio. Her job, quite simply, is to make sure your Honda provides as quiet a ride as it possibly can. “We […]
Honda Rejoins Formula 1 in 2026 with Aston Martin Racing
It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the sport at the end of 2021 after a change in its management, but new 2026 F1 engine regulations focusing on sustainability enticed the automotive giant to come back. “One of […]
Honda Opens First Full-Scale U.S. Wind Tunnel
Whether the company wants to test an IndyCar prototype, Acura NSX hybrid supercar, or CR-V SUV, the new wind tunnel has all the tools to do it
Honda Civic History
The Civic is one of Honda’s longest-running nameplates in the U.S. The sporty compact has been on sale in North America since 1972, when it debuted with a 1.2-liter engine. The Civic led the way for other small (and therefore more efficient) cars when the price of gas in North America was on the rise […]
Red Bull Says High-Altitude Advantage Isn’t Just Down to Honda Power
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner says that the team’s advantage in a straight line at high altitude circuits, which was in evidence at the Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix, is as much down to the car’s downforce levels as it is to the power of the Honda engine. Red Bull performed better than […]
What to Know About the 2019 F1 Aero Changes
For the 2019 season, Formula One is yet again adopting significantly new aerodynamic changes designed to promote overtaking. If you’re interested in the important non-aero regulation changes for 2019, we’ve already got you covered in another article. One of the major flaws of the current F1 car designs is that they are extremely sensitive to […]
Upgraded Honda Engine Returns for 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Toro Rosso will once again use Honda’s upgraded Spec 3 engine at the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, where the high altitude is not as extreme as Mexico and less likely to cause complications. Though Honda’s Spec 3 engine proved very promising during Russian Grand Prix practice sessions and then during the race in […]
2019 Honda Ridgeline Overview
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline offers true versatility and capable performance. Named the “Best Mid-Size Pickup Truck” by Car and Driver Magazine in 2018, the 2019 model continues to live up to that legacy. With its smooth ride and sharp handling, the 2019 Ridgeline is the truck for anyone who values a sophisticated drive over any […]
New Honda Civic Type R Spied Testing With Smaller Rear Wing
The Honda Civic Type R is inarguably one of the hottest hot hatches you can buy today, but even those who love the way it sings and dances don’t always quite like the way it’s dressed. If you’re among the people who feel put off by its extreme boy racer looks, you may like the […]
The Vehicles of “Star Wars” Are Aerodynamic Disasters
While the spacecrafts of "Star Wars" are visually appealing and work just fine in space, once they enter the atmosphere, they should hypothetically encounter some major aerodynamic drawbacks
As far as science fiction series go, the Star Wars franchise has always played pretty fast and loose with its physics. That tends to happen when you have a cast of characters who can move objects and shoot lightning using “the Force.” With that said, it should probably come as no surprise that the designers […]
Honda Returns to Pirelli World Challenge with Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is often lauded as one of the hottest hatches you can buy, and the company is keen to put their performance to the test. This weekend, the Touring Car divisions (TCR) of the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge series will begin at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, and […]
2018 Honda Accord Overview
The 2018 Honda Accord is the midsize sedan that has taken the market by storm over the last few months. It recently added the prestigious 2018 North American Car of the Year award to its impressive list of trophies and shows no signs of slowing down. But what’s got everyone so excited about the Accord? […]