Civic Type R Production Version Revealed - Reaching 270km / h!

At first glance the name Honda Civic Type R undoubtedly many who imagine a soulless machine speed! This is the message which tries submitted by producers from Japan, which currently produces the Civic Type R 4th generation and comes with a turbocharged system for the first time.

Civic Type R production version will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015. This time Honda has released some teaser images showing little external and internal appearance of the production version of the car.

The instrument cluster shown above confirms the existence of a button + R which gives the car a pulse of high-powered cars. For the first time the production of Honda Civic Type-R has a red line under 8,000 RPM as it will come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine VTEC.

Still no final word on how the output of the car, but Honda has confirmed this production version will come in between 280hp to 320hp. However, with this teaser image production, Honda has confirmed that this car is capable of reaching speeds of up to 270km / h!

With the increase horsepower in the car, the Civic Type R will come with a more aerodynamic design to provide downward thrust force (downforce) is better for maintaining the car on the road. This is to enhance stability in the car when driving aggressively done by the driver.

The car will come with 4 piston Brembo brake system and using cross-drilled brake discs 350mm to accommodate the amount of power generated by the pulse. It also comes with 19-inch wheels wearing black and red color similar to the concept model.

Champion White color is retained as the iconic color for the Civic Type R is the same as the previous generation 3.

Honda CR-Z halted sales in Australia

Honda has announced that they are no longer taking orders for the model CR-Z in Australia due to slow sales rate in the country.

It is almost a year after the Japanese automotive company decided to no longer sell the model CR-Z and Insight also in continental market, and now turn to Australia anyway. Consequently, the customer is no longer possible to book the hybrid hatchback, but may still be lucky to get the remnants of the existing model.

Still available in our country with a starting price of RM 183,000, Honda CR-Z is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC which cooperate with one electric motor, IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) Hybrid System, and combined with a selection of gear box either a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT.

Make today was again not any news about the second generation CR-Z, the likely size of the S660 will not be there and that will be launched is as an alternative.

Honda refused Takata as a airbag supplier

On January 23, the last one shocking news in the United States where Honda will refuse Takata as a source of air bags for next-generation Accord, and switch to one of the company's competitors were hit by this problem. Both companies have often made headlines since millions of vehicles equipped with air bags Takata recalled recent months, which has an unpleasant tendency to shoot out a sharp piece of glass to consumers.

Measures, as described Reuters, terrible for Takata. Honda is the largest customer of the company, and the Accord represents the most significant product sales, more than a quarter of the company's sales last year. Worse, there are also reports that both the 2016 CR-V and Odyssey will get them out of the air bags Toyoda Gosei and not of Takata again. If true, this means that Takata will lose more than half of Honda cars in the US market.

Honda introduced New concept FCV In 2015 NAIAS Detroit

Honda has introduced the latest concept train FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) at the NAIAS 2015 in Detroit recently. Model concept brought to train exhibition is aimed to introduce the model that will be launched FCV in Japan in the 2016's.

Syarikat-reputable large expenditures in Japan had originally been in FCV technology to achieve the ideals to make a metropolitan city that use alternative energy to preserve the natural surroundings. Honda models FCV development is in line with expenditures Toyota FCV new Mirai launched in 2014 Disember off.

The introduction of FCV models as an alternative to power vehicles has received rave reviews in the users in Japan mainly from the corporate world who are concerned with the issue of ill-health to the people at the ports in japanese.

Honda has yet to disclose the technical specifications of this car, but later learned that the production model will come with a fuel cell 33% smaller than the model of this concept. Currently, the concept FCV model was able to move as far as 482 miles and takes just three minutes to nap again.

Launch into overseas markets including Europe and the United States will be carried out after it was officially launched in Japan later.

2016 Honda HR-V get the best fire fuel economy ratings

Smaller cars typically provide fuel economy better, while not nearly as economical as compared crossover hatchback and sedan small. However, the small crossover from two Henjak has received EPA ratings of all time. The newest member of the group of small fuel-efficient crossover is the 2016 Honda HR-V new.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (US Environmental Protection Agency) has issued an assessment for crossover Honda's smallest, and the figures obtained by simply awesome. In front wheel drive package with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) option, HR-V is providing fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon (11.9 km / l) in the city, 35 (14.86 km / l) on the highway and 31 (13.18 km / l) if combined. These figures make it the most conventionally powered SUV fuel efficient on the market.

Between crossover, FWD HR-V has beat the Nissan Juke, Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, the Buick Encore and more. Only the fire fuel economy of Mazda CX-5 sake only setanding HR-V in the above lebuh highway, which need to be addressed kerana it is much larger vehicles. Together with Fiat 500x will come and Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3 (not yet launched) still rated again (train enthusiasts predict that he was able to defeat HR-V, if Mazda adds better fuel economy ratings fire CX-5) . Of course, there is a hybrid that gets better ratings than the Honda, but comparing hybrid vehicles typically seen with a little unfair.

In short, the numbers will change if we choose HR-V with all-wheel drive system or HR-V six-speed manual. In the specification AWD (only tboleh found with CVT), HR-V gets 27 mpg in the city, 32 on the highway and 29 mpg lebuh combined. In the specification FWD HR-V with a six speed transmission Similarly, HR-V gets a number that is excessive, that is, 25 mpg city, 34 highway in more configurable and only 28 mpg when combined. No matter where a single version, of course, Fit hatchback which is a principle of the HR-V, which is connected to the engine CVT smaller and lighter weight to carry, still providing fire fuel economy better than the HR-V . But in the world of crossover, fire fuel economy HR-V is the best for this period.

You enthusiasts Honda HR-V? Kongsikan your opinion in the comments below.

Source: Autoblog

Honda Intelligent Cruise Control Is Predicting the Future Of Other Drivers

Honda now offers predictive cruise control system on the Honda CR-V Executive Grade in Europe starting this year. With the aim to further develop adaptability cruiser control at present, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control system (i-ACC) can automatically predict and act toward other vehicles cut from the front until 5 seconds before it happened.

A research team has developed the system after studying driving patterns Europeans for several years. i-ACC will track the car around with my camera and radar, "assessing the relationship between several vehicles" and will use the algorithm on the data to predict what will be done by the vehicle.

If it detects another vehicle will go into your path, Honda CR-V will be smooth braking and will show what will happen to the driver on the instrument cluster, the CR-V. Later, it will brake again to provide a safe distance after the car went into the passage.

Honda said the technology works in the United Kingdom and most likely it will work in any corner of the world. But with it, and its development is expected to take longer to be developed so that it is safer and can be used on any road.

Honda NSX Type R in Planning

Honda has just finished developing a production version of the Honda NSX and 2016 model made its appearance at the Detroit Auto Show, but already there is news about the arrival of a more powerful version in the future.

Chief Engineer NSX, Ted Klaus, asked about the prospect of Type R version in the future for NSX model when found at the Detroit Auto Show, said, "I think all car fans definitely want to see the full version of the alleged red. NSX was first released in silver and red moving toward later. Someone asked, 'When will you be satisfied? "Most likely it will not. What you do today, tomorrow can be improved. "

It gives a clear picture of the spirit shown by the team to upgrade again NSX NSX super car to make Japan's more powerful than his opponent which include Ferrari 458 Italy, Audi R8 V10 and Porsche 911 Turbo.

Model NSX-R (only in the Japanese market) previously released two years after the first NSX model released and benefit from weight reduction of 150kg, the suspension system is harder, and stronger output.

Watch the video below which gives some idea of how it is being driven in two different modes and sound combinations SH-AWD system and twin engine turbo used with 9-speed transmission.

 

Honda will introduce VTEC engine Turbo

Located at North American International Auto Show, Honda has announced that it plans to offer a line of models and new engines.

First of all, Honda will introduce a line of Turbo four-cylinder VTEC engine later this year. From what I was told the Honda, the engine is a connection to the Earth Dream engines featured them, and it will offer "a fun driving performance as well as achieving efficiency as high fuel consumption"

Turbo VTEC engine will enter production phase this year and will be built at Honda factory located in Anna, Ohio.

Besides the engine, the Japanese automotive company also will introduce a model EV (Electric Vehicle) and also a new plug-in hybrid model is expected to be released later around 2018. By offering a new model line that use alternative fuels, Honda will be seen competitors great in EV and hybrid vehicle industry.

Source: Honda

Honda HR-V opened for Booked

Although only expected to be launched in February 2015, the latest vehicle from Honda HR-V which can now be booked through 77 dealerships nationwide.

Deemed to be a new generation compact SUV that is more dynamic, Honda HR-V uses 1.8L i-VTEC engine and CVT transmission combined with new technologies developed with Honda Dream Earth.

Of size, HR-V a little small compared to the overall CR-V with a long record of 4,294mm, width 1772mm, height of 1,605mm and 2,610mm wheelbase. Inside, it features five seats and fitted audio system with seven-inch screen.

The security features are also taken important presence braking system ABS, EBD and BA, Vehicle Stability Assistant (VSA), Hill Start Assistant (VSA), Emergency Stop Marker (ESS), a light lunch, ISOFIX and six airbags.

As one of the pre-launch initiatives, Honda is currently on a tour of HR-V in the following places: Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur (January 6 to 11), Sunway Carnival, Pulau Pinang (9-11 January), Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur (12-14 January), Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya (16 to 18 January), KSL Mall, Johor Bahru (January 16 to 18) and the Village Mall, Farmers Sunagi (23-25 January). - BHAuto

Honda generate a new car sled for Santa

Everyone wants the best vehicle, secure and powerful. Including Santa. According to the Honda group video you will see below. Christmas celebrations this, Honda has produced several short videos, which is rather strange, but funny. At least Honda managed to convey his message. No compensation you watch, believe me.

 

Honda Launches N-BOX SLASH in Japan

Honda has launched the latest model trains kei them from the N Series, named N-BOX SLASH recently. This model offers a swath of their shape.

To meet the standards of kei cars in Japan, N-BOX model SLASH This will be generated by the engine capacity of 660cc only. Honda offers a choice of naturally aspirated engines and turbocharged to the model. One shortcoming here is that only a CVT transmission is offered, but buyers are given the option to paddle shifter. N-BOX SLASH model is also offered in two variants 2WD and 4WD.

The most interesting part of its production in Japan, this model was given the option of custom options. Buyers can choose from 28 exterior colors this car. It is separated by a choice of 10 colors and 18 type bi-color options. Buyers are also given the option of 5 different types of interior color.

Although it is only a small car, many safety features that are applied to the model N-BOX SLASH such as Emergency Stop Signal and Vehicle Stability Assist. Hill Start Assist, ABS, EBD and dual front airbags come as standard on all variants.

Model N-BOX SLASH will be sold at the beginning of 1,380,000 yen (RM40,000) for the basic model G.