Honda Insight Hybrid makes EU debut at the Geneva Motor Show

The new Insight, which will makes its European debut at the Show, has been designed to offer a practical five-seat family car at an affordable price with excellent fuel economy and low CO₂ and other emissions.

Honda's latest hybrid vehicle revives the Insight nameplate which was first used in 1999. It also marks a return for Honda to producing hybrids in a dedicated aerodynamic body, designed to optimize the performance of the efficient petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain.

The Insight combines an optimized 1.3 liter i-VTEC engine with a compact thin electric motor. The electric motor acts as a generator during deceleration, recovering energy that is otherwise lost as heat from the brakes. This energy is stored in the batteries and then used to support the combustion engine during acceleration to save fuel and increase efficiency.

The Insight has been designed to give good real world emission and fuel economy figures. Its key element is the Eco Assist system that is fitted as standard. The upper instrument cluster where the speedometer is sited, features a color changing ambient light that illuminates green when driving ecologically, blue/green when the car is being driven acceptably and blue when driving with less regard for economy.

The practical interior is complimented by an attractively styled and aerodynamically profiled body, which helps the Insight to achieve 101 g/km CO₂ emissions and 4.4l/100km fuel consumption under the EU combined test procedures.

The Insight will go on sale in Europe from the end of March 2009 and pricing information is available from each country’s Public Relation representative.

2010 Acura TSX V-6 Debuts at Chicago Auto Show

Chicago, U.S.A., February 11, 2009 - Acura debuted an all-new V-6 model for its TSX sports sedan line-up at the Chicago Auto Show. Scheduled to go on sale this summer, the 2010 TSX V-6 will be equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter engine, exclusive suspension tuning, larger diameter wheels and additional enhancements.

Since its redesign last year, the TSX has shattered sales records to become one of Acura’s best-selling sedans. As the entry point to the Acura brand, the four-cylinder TSX has won over customers with its nimble handling, agile driving feel and balanced performance. The V-6 model adds a new level of power on top of these winning traits for a more sporty and spirited driving experience. The V-6 will surely satisfy driving enthusiast’s appetite for a fun-to-drive, yet refined sports sedan.

2010 Honda Fury at New York International Motorcycle Show

Torrance, CA, U.S.A., January 16, 2009–At the New York International Motorcycle Show, American Honda introduced to the world what many have deemed the most radically styled production Honda ever built: the 2010 Fury. The Fury radiates attitude and delivers a total riding experience approaching the outer limits of motorcycling

The Fury opens the door to the most extreme level of custom looks. But once you're rolling, the Fury experience is all about that special bond between rider and machine: the unmistakable big V-twin pulse, the characteristic Vee engine note and the no-nonsense riding stance bring you back to the core elements of riding.

All-New Honda Wave 110i with PGM-FI

BANGKOK, Thailand, January 10, 2009–Honda has highlighted its two decades of leadership in the Thai motorcycle market by launching the Wave 110i, a family motorcycle that offers the greatest consumer benefits.

The Wave 110i is a trendy new vehicle in the “Modern Cub” style, designed under the “Precious Commuter” concept. It features cutting-edge PGM-FI technology, which creates a new standard for the family category. To connect with its target consumers, Honda has chosen Dan-Worrawech Danuwong, a famous singer-artist, as presenter for the Wave 110i, which comes in three different models and eight different color schemes. It will be sold from 15 January onwards at a starting price of 34,000 baht. Honda is targeting sales of 400,000 units per year for the Wave 110i.

The “Wave 110i” was developed from the “Cub” series that has consistently received a tremendous welcome since its launch 10 years ago. To date, recorded sales of motorcycles in the “Cub” series total 7.4 million units. The latest model focuses on a modern image, engine efficiency and a high-tech fuel injection system that yields greater performance, fuel savings, and cleaner exhaust emissions.

The new Honda Wave 110i is powered by a 4-stroke 110 cc engine with built-in air cooling. The innovative PGM-FI technology gives the new bike 25% higher riding performance and 18% more fuel economy than the Honda Wave 100 (according to tests of ECE40MODE). The new bike is also friendly to the environment as its exhaust meets the tough Emission Standards at level 6 and is able to use gasohol E20.

Modulo Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon 2009

Honda Access Corporation, manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories, announced that it will feature two new Modulo concept vehicles in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009 with NAPAC(Nippon Auto Parts Aftermarket Committee), to be held from Friday, January 9, to Sunday, January 11, 2009, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

S2000 Modulo Concept

Modulo Fit Concept

The two concept models express the new value that Sports Modulo customization has to offer. Their distinctive exterior styling features chiseled lines, while their interior design emphasizes the experience of driving an exceptional automobile.

Honda F1 saved by Mexican Billionaire

Chance that David Richards will save Honda F1 team with his business partners from Kuwait is gone now. But the salvation comes from the second richest man in the world, Carlos Slim from Mexico, reported by Italian newspaper La Stampa.

However, this news is not official but there are two things that make the team still participating in the F1 event in 2009. First, Jenson Button and Bruno Senna are joining for Honda formation

The second, Honda that announced resignation this week is believed to have funds around USD 400 million. La Stampa also write if Senna is sponsored by Embratel, the Slim's company Telmex Group.

Speaking matter of achievement, Honda was not very shining. They only once won the race in 2006 in Hungary by Jenson Button. Meanwhile, Rubens Barrichello balance the achievement finish best third in the Silverstone circuit. For constructor, this year Honda was ranked 9th with 14 numbers.

Honda Indonesia launch Honda BLADE

After three months to remove the delayed products, PT Astra Honda Motor finally issued a Honda Blade 110R on 4 December 2008 ago. Many of the features are inherent in this new one.

Winning the title with Blade, a motorcycle with the expected capacity of 110 cc is acceptable to the public, especially young people.

AHM Honda Blade rate design suitable for a rider like a motorcycle-style sporty yet comfortable in kendara i mobility for day-to-day.

AHM carried the theme for the launch of its motor Winning this time was with Blade. AHM would like to achieve the three factors, namely, Winning Style, Winning Performance, and Winning Personality.

Winning Style, is a mirror of the configuration design of motor body. Winning Performance, apply the latest Honda engine 110 cc, SOCH, 4 is not a stubborn, strong and vigorous. While Winning Personality, is a mirror and feel proud as a happy day-to-day vehicles.

Jakarta Motorcycle Show

The largest exhibition's motorcycle in Indonesia, the Jakarta Motorcycle Show (JMS) started at the Jakarta Convention Center at the December 6th, 2008. This two year even with the theme "Safety, Ride, Ride to privacy".

Honda stands in the exhibition was guarded by Asimo, a humanoid robot, the honda mascot in every even in the world.

In this exhibition, Honda participated with displays 2 motorcycle concept that is Honda EV06 and Honda DN-01.

Honda EV06

This Honda EV06 concept is arguably the most exciting new Honda street bike since the legendary CB750 debuted back in 1969. It's a boxer 6, probably Gold Wing derived, with a set of the sexiest exhaust pipes ever to grace a Honda; it also has a mono-shock rear suspension. If Honda decides to put this "Gold Wingster" into production, it will be a homerun for sure.

Honda DN-01

The DN-01 is one of the more curious 2008 designs offered by Honda at the Milan Show last year, and to be honest, was rather eclipsed by the likes of the Fireblade,
CB1000R and even the Transalp. The strange-looking new machine mixes up elements of scooter and bike design, with a fully-automatic (with manual override) transmission, proper suspension, a low, laid-back riding position and a 680cc V-twin motor. It was first seen in concept bike form at the Tokyo show, and we're kinda surprised to see it enter production in such a similar form to the concept.

Honda's New Brake System - ABS plus CBS

In June 9, 2008, Honda announced new brake system for super sport motorcycles. Combining ABS and CBS systems into one system called "Combined ABS". It applies the advantages of both, addressing the requirement of Super sport motorcycles.
The system combined "brake by wire" system with an innovative stroke simulator. It also operates without interference to sport riding and with an emphasis on maintaining full rider control.

Prototype with New Brake System

Japanese Honda racing team 2008

Thanks to a placement deal with Warner Brothers, looks like the "Mach 5" will be racing an actual racing team from Japan in the up coming Speed Racer movie. The team I am talking about is a very well known Japanese team called "Autobacs Racing Team Aguri" or "ARTA" for short, that participates in the Japanese Super GT series (and might I add is the 2007 team and driver champion in the GT500 class) with their ASL Garaiya machine. You might also already guessed from the name of the team that it is the same Aguri in the F1 "Super Aguri".


The futuristic machine that will be appearing in the movie was unveiled to the Japanese press in the current Tokyo Auto Salon, complete with the actual team number and color scheme of the ARTA's Super GT 300 machine.

CrossOver Motorcycle HONDA

PT Astra Honda Motor will issue the new class motorcycle that was named CrossOver. The concept of this motor was the blend between the sport motorcycle and the cups motorcycle. The front light part resembled Honda CBR light 150 and body behind resembled the cups motorcycle. Used radiator coolant and the vertical engine, like Honda Sonic 125

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Specifications:

* Engine: 4 stroke OHC
* Coolant system: liquid-cooled (radiator)
* Bore x Stroke: 58 x 47.2 mm
* Compression ratio: 11.0: 1
* Transmission: 5 speed
* Suspension: front telescopic and rear monosoc

The circle that was scrutinized for this motorcycle market was the stylish young spirit, trendy and hi tech freak. This motorcycle was born to be used in the city street that was always solid of the vehicle traffic. The motorcycle with the blend between the duck, sport and scutic that is to the chassis, body and handle made x-over this was agile in the street



His plan this motorcycle would in launching by PT Astra Honda Motor in the first week in April 2008. For the advertisement in a manner the silhouette has circulated to the television media. Concerning our price just wait the official news from PT Astra Honda Motor Indonesia in the near future.

Source: Otomotif tabloid edition 46th, 47th, 48th 2008 in March

Honda New Second-Generation Acura 2009 TSX

Designed and engineered to reaffirm its place as a desirable and affordable entry point for entry-premium buyers, the all-new second-generation 2009 TSX is larger, more agile, more performance minded and even "more Acura" than ever before. Carefully crafted to honor the original TSX's vision as a world-class sports sedan, the new TSX has significantly evolved to offer more comfort, convenience, driving performance and safety. It does so with expanded luxury and electronic features, a wider stance for more agile performance, and advanced safety systems.


The 2009 TSX is expected to appeal to current TSX owners, young professionals and other image seekers who will appreciate its innovative styling, technical allure and total performance - while also valuing the outstanding customer treatment that owners have come to enjoy at Acura dealerships. Extremely brand conscious and eclectic in their tastes, buyers will find the TSX as satisfying for driving colleagues to lunch as it is for weekend snowboarding trips or vacation travel.

Powertrain

An all-aluminum DOHC i-VTEC® in-line 4-cylinder engine heralds a pair of firsts for the TSX model, including dual balance shafts and a direct ignition system. Along with improved performance, it is also cleaner as it now meeting the EPA's aggressive Tier 2-Bin 5 and CARB LEV II Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards for the first time in TSX history.

Displacing 2.4-liters and producing 201 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque (with manual transmission), the new in-line 4-cylinder engine produces its useable power across a much wider rpm range, while five percent more torque further strengthens the engine's pulling power at middle rpm levels. This allows the 2009 Acura TSX to be more responsive off the line and out of corners, and stronger in the middle of the rpm range where the engine operates most of the time.

This newfound performance and flexibility is due in part to a higher compression ratio, revised valve timing, and improved intake and exhaust gas flow. Further credit goes to the TSX engine's i-VTEC® "intelligent" valve control system, which provides the power characteristics of a V-6 without sacrificing the light weight or fuel efficiency of an in-line four. Likewise, a new rear-mounted exhaust manifold layout, a close-coupled catalytic converter design, and a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system substantially reduce emissions levels. Estimated fuel mileage is 21/30/24 mpg* (city/highway/combined, 5 AT) and 20/28/23 mpg* (city/highway/combined, 6 MT).

Two transmissions are available, both as standard equipment - a 6-speed close-ratio manual with new performance-oriented ratios for Second through Sixth gears, and a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with a new lock-up torque converter assembly. The manual transmission features a short-throw shifter with a precise, light action that makes it highly rewarding to use, while the Sequential SportShift automatic permits fully automatic operation with intelligent features such as Grade Logic Control and Shift Hold Control, which make driving the TSX on hilly or winding roads more enjoyable. If the driver desires, the automatic transmission can also be operated manually via new steering-wheel mounted F1®-style paddle shifters.

Body and Chassis

The 2009 TSX body structure includes two firsts for the Acura division, including a closed-channel cross-braced roof structure and inside frame rails. Along with a stronger rear bulkhead, the closed-channel cross-braced roof structure yields a more rigid and vibration-resistant structure. The first use of inside frame rails for any Acura model help tailor the aerodynamics underneath the car for improved fuel economy, lower emissions and reduced noise. In addition, new A-, B- and C-pillar separators improve the TSX's quietness over rough roads and at high speed. Slippery aerodynamics also helps fuel economy as well as high-speed stability - all while lowering emissions.

In addition to its 3.0-inch greater width and 2.6-inch wider track, the 2009 TSX has a 1.3-inch longer wheelbase and 2.4 inches more overall length. These dimensions combine to provide greater interior roominess, more agile handling and improved ride quality. Another first for Acura are the TSX's new dual-mode suspension dampers, which provide superior suspension damping characteristics at both lower and higher damper speeds. Using a unique deflector plate stack, the new dampers adjust compression damping characteristics to suit the vehicle speed, cornering forces and road surface.

In creating the second-generation TSX body design, Acura designers sought to retain the crisp, dynamic design of the original and enhance it by widening the body overall and adding more muscular and distinctive cues to create a keen-edged sports sedan. Their key design goal was to create an aerodynamic design that evokes both emotion and tension with a decisively sporty flair.

Outward visibility is improved with a slimmer A-pillar design, while an auto up/down front passenger window adds convenience and a reverse-linked passenger-side door mirror tilts down to help improve safety while parallel parking. The new TSX also has a wider trunk opening and a lower trunk lift-over height for more convenient loading.

Exterior/Interior

Functionality and refinement converge with luxury and style in the interior of the 2009 Acura TSX. Featuring a blend of sweeping, contemporary shapes, a high level of standard comfort and convenience features, widespread use of premium materials and an available Technology Package, this 5-passenger sports sedan offers the upscale modern interior that customers have come to expect from Acura.

From the precision-crafted metal door sills to the satin-metal finish accents, from new leather-covered seats to the steering-wheel mounted controls, and from the premium 7-speaker sound system to the dual-zone automatic climate control, the TSX represents a merge of intelligent design and innovation. For example, Bluetooth® connectivity is standard and includes a HandsFreeLink® cellular telephone interface that makes communications easier and safer while en route.

Typical of Acura, the TSX offers an exceptional level of standard equipment. Included are a standard power passenger seat, a new folding key with remote entry, new automatic headlight activation, a premium 7-speaker sound system with CD, AM/FM/XM®, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® , and USB port music interface. A HomeLink® remote control system is also standard.

Adding to the already impressive list of TSX standard equipment is the available Technology Package, which bristles with leading-edge electronics that make driving much more efficient and enjoyable. These include an Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink® Real-time traffic, AcuraLink® weather, and the highly useful AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System. The navigation system also features Real-time traffic™ covering 76 major metropolitan markets, and offers Traffic Rerouting with dynamic route guidance to help navigate around slow-downs. For 2009, the TSX receives a dash-mounted electronic compass for added directional information while driving.

Included in the Technology Package is a premium sound system tuned by legendary sound engineer Elliot Scheiner. This 10-speaker Acura/ELS™ Premium Surround Sound System with DVD-Audio includes a new Note function for XM® Radio that makes it easy to identify songs to recall at a later date. With push of a button, the Note function can capture 10 seconds of up to 30 songs, along with noting text indicating song title, artist name, and XM® channel.

Safety

The 2009 Acura TSX leads the way in safety with its new Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. Engineered into the TSX model for the first time, ACE™ improves the dispersal of frontal crash energy through the use of load-bearing frame structures that better match the TSX with other vehicles of different sizes and with different bumper heights. Simply put, ACE™ helps maximize the effectiveness of the TSX's front crumple zones, better dispersing crash forces before they reach the passenger compartment.

A broad range of passive safety features likewise contributes to occupant safety, including six airbags (dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, new dual-chamber front seat side airbags, and side curtain airbags for outboard seating positions). Three-point seatbelts and head restraints are provided in all seating positions, and front seatbelt load limiters with an integrated automatic tensioning system further protect the TSX driver and front passenger. A new Active Headrest Restrain System is used for the first time on the TSX, while the rear seat features a Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system that allows for the easy and secure affixing of up to two child seats.

Exterior features designed to further improve safety include daytime running lights (DRL), pedestrian-injury mitigation features such as a deformable hood, hood hinges and windshield-wiper pivots, and a 5-mph front bumper and 2.5-mph rear bumper. The 2009 Acura TSX is expected to achieve the highest ratings in both government (NHTSA)** and independent (IIHS) crash testing - including garnering IIHS's TOP SAFETY PICK.

Finally, the 2009 Acura TSX is covered by a comprehensive 4-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/70,000 mile powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership include Acura Total Luxury Care® (TLC®) that provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service and trip routing.

Acura

Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 268 dealers within the United States. The 2008 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.

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