According to John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda, the Honda Element “proved that ultimate functionality can often come from thinking inside the box.” Unfortunately, despite its innovative design, Honda has announced that 2011 will be the final model year of production for the Element. After nine years on the market with more than [...]
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Toyota may have become synonymous with hybrids, thanks to the unwavering popularity of the Prius, but only one automaker can be called the greenest. That title has gone to Honda, for the fifth consecutive time. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, Honda had the lowest average per-mile smog pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, narrowly [...]
The Honda/Acura NSX supercar was produced between 1990 and 2005. Since its demise, Honda enthusiasts have been eager to see a successor make its way into showrooms, but that has yet to happen. In 2007, Honda’s American CEO, Tetsuo Iwamura, said that a new NSX was in development and would feature a V10 engine. Unfortunately, [...]
Honda is known for making similar production cars based on their concept vehicle, such as the new Honda Odyssey Concept which is unlikely to be much different from the new Odyssey minivan when it arrives in showrooms. Unfortunately, we’re not so sure that Honda will ultimately produce a vehicle like the Honda 3R-C Concept, but [...]
The Acura TSX is one of our favorite import sports sedans. Although it lacks the sportiness of the BMW 3 series or the luxury of the Lexus IS, the TSX does offer a balance of performance, technology, and more importantly value. In addition to this unique combination of attractive qualities, the 2010 Acura TSX is [...]
Developing markets are the targets of all automakers due to the burgeoning number of car buyers and due recent economic constraints. Honda’s answer to the needs of drivers in India, Thailand, and other growing auto markets is the New Small Concept. This ultra compact car is a low-cost hatchback that can seat five passengers and [...]
Just about everyone seems to be excited about the Honda CR-Z as it inches closer to showrooms. Promising speed, excellent handling, and efficiency thanks to its hybrid drivetrain, the CR-Z has received plenty of acclaim as it is destined to go on sale in the U.S. as a 2011 model. Luckily for us, production images [...]
Year after year, the Car and Driver 10Best Cars list is used by some to benchmark automotive greatness. While the list does generate a few surprises on occasion, the 10Best Cars list also features segment leaders that regularly hold their place year after year, such as the reliable 2010 Honda Accord and the stellar performing [...]
When talking about the new Acura TL’s styling, it may be a bit polarizing. But the new luxury sedan boasts one reputation that anyone can love: its the most powerful Acura ever built. And if that isn’t enough to get Acura enthusiasts excited, the new manual transmission for 2010 will.
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