PGM - FI, Green Energy Saving Technology

Honda introduced 2 new motorcycle models equipped with the PGM-FI system; Honda CZ-i 110 and Honda Click-i. Under the concept of “The New Advanced Basic Commuter for the Next Generation”, Honda CZ-i 110 is the best designed vehicle for urban lifestyles that serves target consumers as a ‘New Buddy for the City Life’. CZ-i is outstanding with its cool sporty look and design on the super sport model of “Compressed Triangle” concept. It also includes a Single Head Light, a multi-reflector light that is built into the front body frame, a compact fin-shaped Front Cowling that reduces drag, a compact meter design with complete instrumentation, a sport engine cover and U-Box, a multi-purpose storage box under the seat.

With the PGM-FI system, the new Honda motorcycles will have the following attributes; improved fuel economy by 18% (ECE 40 MODE) and ability to use E20 fuel, reduced emissions meeting the Emission Standards at level 6 prior to its official announcement. The emission rate is only 1/5 of the Standards at level 5 and 1/2 at level 6.

PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) is Honda’s patented technology and now in its 3rd generation in the Thai motorcycle market with the first 2 generations of PGM-FI technology applied in the Wave 125i during 2003 and 2005.

In the 3rd generation, PGM-FI is controlled by an electronic control unit called ‘the Engine Control Unit’ (ECU) that works together with other advanced engine technologies such as fuel injection, fuel pump, throttle body featuring Idle Air Control Valve (I.A.C.V.), Offset, Heaterless Oxygen Sensor and honeycomb shaped Catalyzer with over 300 cells.

All New 2009 Acura TL - Completely Redesigned

July 11, 2008–Here it comes the all new 2009 Acura TL. It Employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) on TL. Available in the fall of 2008, the new TL will deliver a driving experience that achieves new highs within the performance luxury sedan category.

Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV and the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.

Goodwood Festival of Speed

June 25, 2008– Honda will be displayed again at this year’s Festival of Speed, with performances from two and four wheeled legends spanning five decades, and a host of Honda’s most famous racing champions.

Blasting up the Goodwood Hill for Honda will be:

Cars
Alex Wurz and Jenson Button :
Honda RA107 – Powered by a 2.4 liter V8 engine, the Honda Racing F1 team’s 2007 challenger can reach maximum speeds of 211mph.

Tom Chilton, Stephen Worthy, Journalist and Vicki Butler Henderson:
2008 Civic Type R BTCC – One of Britain’s most iconic hot hatches, Honda's 2-liter Civic Type R has been a power to reckon with, spearheading the Team Halfords attack in the most challenging and demanding of series outside of F1.

Andrew Frankel, national freelance journalist:
Tarquini’s Accord Super Touring BTCC 2000 – For more than a decade Honda has been at the forefront of Britain's Touring Car Series. This outstanding Accord was driven in the British Touring Car Series in 1994 by Italian Gabrielli Tarquini and partnered by Britain's James Thompson.

Motorcycles
Tommy Robb:
RC 163 – Winner of all nine races in the 250cc class in the 1962 World Championship, the RC 163 took the Manufacturer's and Rider's Championships, contributing to Honda's continuous streak of title wins with Jim Redman.

Stuart Graham:
RC 174 – Winner of seven out of eight races in the 1967 World Championship, the RC 174, equipped with a DOHC 6-cylinder engine took the Manufacturer's and Rider's Championships in the 350cc class. It was also an IOM TT winner with Mike Hailwood.

Luigi Taveri:
RC 163 – This machine's victory in the 250cc class at the 1961 West German Grand Prix was the first GP win for a Japanese rider. The machine dominated the class, winning all 10 events it entered.

Bob Heath:
RC 173 – One of the rarest motorcycles at the Festival, valued at more than £400,000 this is one of only two RC 173s built for Mike "the bike" Hailwood by Honda in 1965. This 4-cylinder, 350cc machine took Hailwood to victory in every Grand Prix he entered that year. The machine was re-built by Bob Heath with the help of Honda in Japan.

Jim Redman:
Honda Superstock CBR1000RR 2008 – Honda's lastest Fireblade capable of reaching 100mph in first gear! It's currently leading the 2008 Superstock Championship in the hands of Steve Brogan.

Ralph Bryans:
Honda RC 171 – This machine contested the 1962 Grand Prix Championship in the 350cc class. A successor of the RC 170, it debuted at the Ulster GP (Round 7) and contributed to Honda's first 3-class sweep.

John McGuinness:
2007 TT winning Fireblade – Honda’s Fireblade power also features in the hands of the Isle of Man TT’s lap record holder at 130mph. John's mastery of road circuits has made him one of the world legends of the sport. At Goodwood he's riding the actual bike that broke the TT record and won four TT races.

Cal Crutchlow and Leon Haslam :
HM Plant Superstock Fireblade – This 200-plus horsepower rocket races in this year's hotly contested British Superbike Series. With a top speed of nearly 200mph, this is one of the fastest, best engineered racing bikes in the world today.

Mick Doohan:
HM Plant Superbike Fireblade – Mick will ride Leon Haslam's official 2008 Honda Fireblade Superbike machine which produces over 200bhp in the 2008 British Superbike Championship.