New reports about the rumored “baby” NSX say it could become a hybrid Fans of the Acura NSX sports car, but not its $100,000 plus price tag, received a glimmer of hope earlier this year when John Mendal, American Honda executive vice president, kind of let it slip that Honda was working on a more affordable…
2005 Honda S2000 – Image by RichN Fans of Honda-powered sports cars may remember that a long nine-year wait separated the original Acura NSX and the Honda S2000. Fortunately, the wait won’t be nearly as long this time around. According to Auto Express, the next Honda S2000 will come relatively shortly after the new and upcoming…
Manual cars are quickly becoming a dying breed in the United States, with more than 95% of all new cars sold equipped with an automatic transmission. Honda, however, recognizes the value of driving a manual and is seeking to share its knowledge with the world, perhaps in the hopes that people will buy one of…
Photo: emperornie via CC At the end of last month, Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey announced the 2020 season could be able to start on July 5 with the Austrian Grand Prix. Yesterday, the Austrian health ministry stated F1 would be able to go ahead with two crowd-less races at the Red Bull Ring circuit….
Whether due to low sales or an outdated design, these seven rides are on the “endangered” list. Enjoy these rides while you can before waving them goodbye in 2018. [wptab name=”#7″] Chevrolet SS 7. Chevrolet SS There are a few theories about why the Chevrolet SS (with a name that sounds more like a trim level than a…
The Honda S660 After selling out in Japan just four months after going on sale, the pint-sized Honda S660 mid-engine sports car may be coming to the US market. “We’re looking at it intently for North America,” American Honda executive John Mendel said in a recent interview. “We want some spice in the lineup.” Priced…
As he points out in the most recent installment of Jay Leno’s Garage, comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno already owns a gorgeous vintage Honda S600 roadster, which he featured on his web series last year. So why did Leno decide to focus on another ’64 S600 (and one that looks decidedly worse for wear)…
Perhaps the greatest looming economic crisis is the massive amount of jobs that will soon be lost to automation. In the same way that robotics have made many manufacturing jobs obsolete, autonomous vehicles will soon be putting taxi drivers and truckers out of work. And now, Honda has created a device that threatens to take…
The 2005 Honda S2000 Photo credit: RichN American Honda devotees have been clamoring for a new sports car for quite some time, and it sounds like their prayers might soon be answered. There’s currently a rumor going around that Honda will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2018 with the release of a new S2000 roadster. Now,…
After recently announcing a generous $1 million dollar donation to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Honda said today that it will donate an additional $1 to the hospital for every “Like” or “Share” that social media users give to this new video of young hospital patients interacting with the Japanese automaker’s ASIMO robot….
Skeletor feels sheer exultation inside the Honda CR-V It seems like the Christmas car commercial season keeps coming earlier and earlier each year. The latest batch are arriving in the form of Honda’s new holiday-themed “A Gift to Remember” campaign, which has already launched six new television ads that feature classic toys promoting the brand’s…
Photo: Toyota Europe In early 2019, we heard rumors that Toyota wanted to make a hot hatch variant of the Corolla, the bestselling nameplate in the history of automobiles. Now those rumors have grown into more than just doubtful speculation, and though Toyota has yet to make an official announcement, there’s good reason to believe…
Max Verstappen leads Lewis Hamilton at round 2 of the 2021 Formula 1 season Photo: Honda The Canadian Grand Prix in Montréal has been canceled for the second year running. It is scheduled to return to Formula 1 in 2022 and has signed a two-year contract extension that would ensure its place on the calendar…
Ludacris’ newest “fantasy car,” the 2016 Acura NSX, debuts at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show Hip hop artist, Fast & Furious star, and geography enthusiast Ludacris is a lover of all kinds of cars, but he’s especially fond of Acuras—which explains why he was the subject of that 2015 Acura TLX ad that featured his…
Honda and awards. Name a more iconic duo. Honda vehicles topped five segment categories and earned seven total awards in the annual AutoWeb’s Buyers’ Choice Awards, adding yet more industry bling to the automaker’s impressive trophy room. The awards are based on the vehicle price quote requests of more than 120 million consumers who visited…
Photo: Porsche Well, that didn’t take long. The new Porsche Taycan, which is not yet officially available at dealerships, has already had a go at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and set a new record for four-door, all-electric sports cars. With Lars Kern at the wheel, the pre-series Taycan was able to set a time of seven…
Today Honda R&D Asia Pacific (HRAP) held the opening for its Honda R&D Asia Pacific Prachinburi Proving Ground at Rojana Industrial Park, Prachinburi province. The new Honda R&D Asia Pacific Prachinburi Proving Ground is composed of eight test courses built to simulate various road conditions and terrains, which cumulatively total eight kilometers in length. Honda…
The 2015 Honda CR-V can go anywhere—including the setting of an M.C. Escher drawing. At least, that’s the message that the latest CR-V ad, entitled “Endless Road,” seems to be conveying with its clever and mesmerizing use of the Droste effect (a picture within a picture within a picture). The video above is really just…
The autumn season brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves–as well as frightening ghosts and ghouls! This is the perfect time of year to pop in an old VHS of a classic scary movie and have a scream. Speaking of scary movies, did you know that some of the famous Universal Pictures monsters from the silver…
Photo: Honda After Mercedes dominated the British Grand Prix (we’ll leave out the bit about their tires disintegrating at the end), the expectation was that they would do the same at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, which was held just a week later at the same circuit. Indeed, it was the Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri…
Car seats are vital in keeping your child safe in the car. Over the years, safety has improved greatly, and as a result, the number of car-related deaths for children under the age of 12 decreased by 43% between 2002 and 2011. If you had your children in recent years, you may not realize the…
Car seats are vital in keeping your child safe in the car. Over the years, safety has improved greatly, and as a result, the number of car-related deaths for children under the age of 12 decreased by 43% between 2002 and 2011. If you had your children in recent years, you may not realize the…
The 2020 Honda HR-V began arriving in Honda showrooms around the country on Monday with a starting price of $20,820, excluding a destination and handling charge of $1,095. This represents just a $200 increase over the 2019 model. The new HR-V, one of many subcompact crossovers on the current car market, seats five and is…
2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition Photo: Nissan The old adage of “you get what you pay for” may not apply to the purchase price of the 2020 Nissan 370Z sports coupe. Its $30,090 MSRP is a bargain when you assess the power, performance, features, and tech in the 2020 Nissan 370Z, according to Hot…
After an explosive start to the year, the Honda award train has finally slowed a tad, but still shows no sign of coming to a stop. The latest recognition for the brand comes from Car & Driver magazine, which bestowed eight Honda models with its 2018 “Editors’ Choice” awards. Mid-Size Sedans: 2018 Honda Accord Compact…
Discovering the next generation of a car brand is extremely exciting, particularly if you’re a major car enthusiast. Honda is one of the most popular Japanese car brands to date, known for its reliability and, since the introduction of the Honda Civic, it’s been hugely popular with families too. Here, we’re taking a closer look…
Honda Motor Company reported slightly down yet overall solid July 2017 sales results today. Last month, the automaker sold 150,980 Honda and Acura vehicles, representing a slight decrease of 1.2% versus July of 2016. The Honda Division accounted for 136,803 of those sales, marking a small 1.7% decrease. The brand’s steady sales results were driven…
Honda has just opened Europe’s most advanced public charging station for plug-in vehicles at its R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany. Using state-of-the-art 940V technology, the station enables up to four vehicles to charge simultaneously with different types of connectors. The public charging station receives its power from renewable energy sources, including a photovoltaic carport canopy….
These snazzy Levi’s shoes inspired the high-end interior of the 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat Photo: Ford Inspiration can strike anywhere and anytime — including the moments before digging into some tantalizing takeout. Just ask Rob Brancheau, colors and material designer for the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, who happened upon his muse for the compact truck’s…
In 1963, Chevy released one of the best ads of all time: a delightfully odd spot called ¡Chevrolet Olé!, which features that time’s interpretation of rap.… Buick’s “Mistaken Identity” was the most viewed car commercial of 2019, despite the fact that the automaker spent just over half what competitors did.… In the last 20 years,…
2017 Honda Civic headlights Halogen bulbs are highly popular lighting choices in the automotive sector, and there is a range of these types of bulbs available, including H11 bulbs. The best H11 bulb for car headlights is widely available for a reasonable price. In addition to halogen bulbs, LED bulbs serve as another option for…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the automotive industry and is increasingly committed to significantly decreasing…
2022 Hyundai Veloster N at the track, where is where you should be doing your speeding. Photo: Hyundai Most people have heard that certain car colors, such as red, can raise insurance premiums because they are more eye-catching and associated with speed. But how does the car model you drive affect the likelihood of getting…
With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking… Honda will present a new Augmented Driving Concept at 2020 CES, which… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components…
This is what it would look like if Malibu Barbie came from… While its production version still hasn’t been revealed, another new 2015 Honda… Want to know why the Silverado is such a great truck? Because…
Maybe you prefer to keep your vehicle’s interior super organized. Or perhaps… Every driver has their favorite auto features, whether those features are present… We all have strange childhood memories. As a kid, you learn more… As a teenager, learning to drive is stressful. Actually, learning to drive… Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview,…
Have you ever stopped and looked at the Honda logo? Photo: JD Hancock via CC In the imaginative and diverse world of automotive logos, Honda’s isn’t the most unique. Essentially, it is a big “H”—and it’s not a mystery what the letter stands for. It’s like what Superindendent Chalmers said after realizing the “H” badge…
To imagine the future, Chevy is taking a step back in time… For the past several years, Chevrolet and Carhartt have collaborated on some… It’s not the first time the Jeep Wrangler was singled out as… The SEMA show has been a favorite among car enthusiasts for years.… It looks like the show-stopping Chevrolet Camaro…
The 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan (red) and 5-Door (silver) on display at the New York International Auto Show during their debut Subaru is what many would call a niche brand. You can almost picture its loyalists—trendy families who shop at Whole Foods and do yoga together. It’s also appealing to pet lovers (dog lovers in…
Those who have grown old and grey patiently waiting for an American… At the 87th Geneva Motor Show this morning, Opel revealed its Opel Insignia Grand Sport… Over on the other side of the ocean in Europe, Hyundai’s i30… The Opel Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer made their world debuts… The new Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport and…
Featuring a massive new grille, the Tundra is Toyota’s first hybrid pickup… If you’re in the market for a new, midsize pickup truck specifically to go off road, you’ll probably find what you seek in the new Tacoma.… Even though it just came out, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has… The Tundra’s first media outing…
Please, industry journalists, give it a rest. We get it—Honda makes nice… What’s New for the 2014 Ford Fusion The 2014 Fusion will see… Aren’t we all thinking that buying a new car should be more…
While Honda historically performs well in the awards, its 2024 showing is genuinely remarkable… Whenever the COVID-19 pandemic passes and it’s okay to go out and… Honda kicked off the year with a truly staggering number of awards,… The 2018 Honda Accord and Ridgeline have both been named J.D. Power… What makes a car cool?…
Honda Jazz Honda’s sales in Europe through the first six months of the year were strong enough to earn it the title of the continent’s fastest-growing mainstream car brand. In the first half of 2016, Honda delivered a total of 88,242 vehicles to customers across Europe, reflecting a 33.5% year-over-year increase from sales through June…
Photo: Lexus The stunning Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept recently made its national debut at the Canadian International Auto Show, alongside two other innovative Lexus concept models. Here’s what each vehicle has to offer. Take Style to the Next Level: Drive the 2020 Lexus NX Photo: Lexus This EV takes futuristic styling to the next level….
Cadillac XT4 Photo: Cadillac Cadillac and Buick are both upscale GM brands, but how do their small SUVs compare? Here’s a look at how the Cadillac XT4 and the Buick Encore GX stack up against one another. Upscale and Practical: Get to know the Buick Encore GX Cadillac XT4 Photo: Cadillac The Cadillac XT4 and…
Photo: Chevrolet The family-friendly Chevrolet Equinox offers plenty of customization options. Here’s a look at the packages you can pick to add comfort and convenience to your daily drive. Get More Out of Your Equinox: How to increase the value of your vehicle This package, available on entry-level Equinox models, adds an eight-way power seat…
The internet is a treasure trove of strange, delightful viral videos. I think some of them can be repurposed as car commercials.… As part of the rollout of the 2020 Outback, Subaru recently released a series of three heartfelt ads that highlight the Outback’s best features.… The goal of the campaign is to show the…
I was sitting at my desk finishing up a history page for the Ford Fusion when my boss nonchalantly asked me if I felt like road tripping it to Detroit this week for NAIAS. If it hadn’t been over instant messenger, I might have tackled her with a bear hug. (Did she seriously think “No”…
Photo: Lexus Just in time for the company’s 30th anniversary, Lexus debuted some seriously stunning exhibits at the Montreal International Auto Show. Here, two of the innovative concept cars made their Canadian debut: the LC Convertible Concept and the GX Overland Concept. Unmatched Luxury: The 2020 Lexus RX Photo: Lexus Photo: Lexus Photo: Lexus Photo:…
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