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VIDEO: Autocar wrings out the 237 hp Mugen Civic Type R
What do you get when you remove the seats from a Honda Civic hatchback, tweak the suspension, and push its i-VTEC engine to pump out 237 hp at 8,500 rpm? Well, you get the Honda Civic Type R Mugen.
We brought you pictures of this Mugen rocket back in June, and it seems like the car is still being called a "concept". Considering the Mugen website's English section is still 'under construction', it is highly unlikely that Mugen will ever cross over to our market, making this and other Mugen products exotic, unattainable novelties.
[Source: Autocar]
Honda unveils the CR-Z, world's first hybrid sports car
Well, almost. While it was anticipated that Honda would unveil the full production version of the CR-Z concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, it has instead revealed this 'production concept' that is almost ready to hit the showrooms. For all practical purposes, you can assume you are looking at the final car.
The CR-Z, which can be considered the world's first hybrid sports car, features a 1.5L i-VTEC unit that will likely generate 135 hp when coupled with an electric motor. While the car's performance will only be adequate, meaning 0-60 mph in around nine seconds, its ...
Honda backs hydrogen fuel cells over electric power [w/VIDEO]
As Nissan and GM have a go at each other over whose yet-to-be-sold electric vehicles will be more efficient, Honda is throwing its weight behind Hydrogen fuel cells as the alternative technology of the future.
“Fuel-cell cars will become necessary,” said Takashi Moriya, head of Honda’s group developing the technology. “We’re positioning it as the ultimate zero-emission car.”
Honda, the first company to introduce hybrids to the US market with the original Insight, is also the first company to put fuel cell cars on the market here. 200 Honda Clarity FCX, built at a dedicated plant in Tochigi ...
Honda will build the CR-Z hybrid sports car
Honda Motor Company has announced that it will build a production version of its lightweight, hybrid sports car concept, the CR-Z. The car, of course, takes its inspiration from the CR-X, a fun little car that inspired a fanatic following (one of my friends has two: his original CR-X for every day driving, and the other to keep perfect and NEVER drive in the rain).
The CR-Z will use the same hybrid system currently found in the Civic Hybrid and the Insight. Let us hope that Honda makes good on its promise to make the CR-Z a fun car, something ...
Consumer Reports slams 'disappointing' Honda Insight
I guess this proves that the Japanese don't like good cars: a while ago, we reported that the Honda Insight had briefly become Japan's best-selling car. That very car has now been called 'the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a long time'. Those are the words of one David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports; Auto Test Center. He continued, 'The Insight is a noisy, stiff-riding car with clumsy handling that is nothing like the Fit on which it is based. Also, Electronic Stability Control is only available on the highline EX version.'
It is ...
Mugen introduces new Civic Type R
Japanese tuner Mugen has released pictures of its new, aggressive Honda Civic Type R. As expected, there are aerodynamic changes to the car, including a deeper-set front spoiler that is also wider, a new front grill, plus a vented hood and vents behind the front wheels.
According to reports, the 2.0L VTEC four-cylinder engine produces a staggering 240hp. Mugen has also added new, more powerful brakes in order to slow down this race-spec Honda.
A few lucky drivers in the UK will be able to buy this car, while we just have to be jealous of them.
[Source: Autocar]
Toyota Prius dethrones Honda Insight
Last month, we brought you the news that the new Honda Insight had claimed the title of best-selling car in Japan, the first time ever that such an honor had gone to a hybrid car. We were curious what would happen when Toyota announced its third-gen Prius, which is a bit more efficient and slightly more expensive.
Well, the Prius has knocked the Insight off its perch for the month of May. In fact, the Insight fell to number 3, below Honda's own Fit.
Aahh....the battle of silent, wheezing electric cars...almost as exciting as a Sunday drag ...
Honda takes its revenge on Toyota
Many of you may not know that Honda was in fact the first manufacturer to offer a hybrid vehicle in the United States. However, perhaps suffering from its slightly impractical body style, the first Insight was not a commercial home run, paving the way for the Toyota claiming all the hybrid goodwill.
Honda recently released its completely redesigned Insight, hoping for better luck this time around. Well, at least in its home market of Japan, the Honda Insight is now the best-selling vehicle, having sold 10,841 units this April. No, not the best-selling ‘hybrid’ in Japan, but in what ...
2009 New York International Auto Show Part 2/4
In this segment of our coverage, we briefly talk about the new Honda Insight (sorry, we just could not get too much more excited about it), the new generation of iDrive in the new BMW 7 series (dubbed 'Version 4.0', it will make its way across the entire BMW model lineup), and the remarkable story of the Alfa Romeo BAT 11.
This last story needs some more context. Dr. Gary Kaberle of Traverse City, Michigan owned the rare Alfa Romeo BAT9d for over 30 years before selling it in order to finance his late wife Deb’s breast cancer ...
Honda’s corporate take on failure
The above documentary is part of a series of Honda documentaries by director Derek Cianfrance called Dream the Impossible. Let us make it clear that these are long-form commercials Honda has produced in order to reach consumers, but the message in this particular piece is a good one regardless of context. At rightpedal, we have always thought Honda is an interesting company, so we are fine with showcasing a bit of their corporate communication here.
[Source: M80 Services]
Beautiful short film honoring Honda's founder
Italian director Michele D’Auria has made a beautiful animated short film honoring the founder of Honda, the amazing Soichiro Honda. Go here and click on 'shortfilm' to see the full film.
[Source: Honda Twitter feed]
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