wynode
15-02-2010, 12:53 PM
Got these from Honda Newswire:
Honda have officially announced the release of the 2010 CR-V (http://crv.honda.com.au/). The 2010 CR-V gives you powerful, sedan-like handling, and its impressive list of safety features now includes 6 airbags standard across the range: dual front, dual front side, and full-length curtain. Plus, CR-V's new lower prices across the range means more value for you.
The Jazz has been given a bit of a hype up with the new limited edition Jazz Vibe (http://jazz.honda.com.au/limited-edition.aspx). It has all the great qualities you'll find in a Jazz, as well as an impressive list of extra features like a sportier grille, alloy wheels, fog lights, Bluetooth® phone system and, of course, an exclusive Vibe badge. The GLi Vibe features a zippy 1.3 litre i-VTEC engine, whilst the VTi Vibe has an impressive 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine. Both models are available with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission for great handling and a joyous ride.
On to slightly 'Greener' news and the Insight has been named as a Finalist in the 2010 World Green Car Awards. The second-generation Honda Insight (http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/honda.com.au/home/about+honda/news/honda+insight+named+as+finalist+in+2010+world+gree n+car+awards) has been named one of five finalists for the 2010 World Green Car award, to be announced at the New York International Auto Show on 1 April, 2010.
International News
There are some pictures released of the Euro CR-Z (http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/honda-cr-z/euro-honda-cr-z-for-geneva/247396/pictures/euro-honda-cr-z-for-geneva.aspx) hybrid sports car. Doesn't seem to be any other differences mentioned here (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=247396).
Some pictures also of the all new Civic Type R Mugen (http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/honda-civic/new-honda-civic-type-r-mugen/247509/pictures/new-honda-civic-type-r-mugen.aspx). The new model has been given unique body parts, badging and wheels to differentiate it from the standard Civic Type R. It is powered by the base car’s 198bhp 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine and production will be limited to 200 units. More info here (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=247509).
College Hills Honda have a small (video) guide on upgrading the 8th Generation Accord (http://www.collegehillshonda.com/artman2/publish/Accord_36/Episode_177_-_8th_Gen_Honda_Accord_Engine_Cover_Upgrade.shtml) engine cover.
More coverage on the large Honda recall (http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/02/09/business/AP-AS-Japan-Honda-Recall.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss). I've been checking the Honda Australia site but am yet to see anything mentioned on there regarding the recall. Curiously I had a look at the Australian recalls website and did find an entry in the listing (http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952862/fromItemId/952855) for the Honda faulty airbag inflator module (http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/968136).
Honda have officially announced the release of the 2010 CR-V (http://crv.honda.com.au/). The 2010 CR-V gives you powerful, sedan-like handling, and its impressive list of safety features now includes 6 airbags standard across the range: dual front, dual front side, and full-length curtain. Plus, CR-V's new lower prices across the range means more value for you.
The Jazz has been given a bit of a hype up with the new limited edition Jazz Vibe (http://jazz.honda.com.au/limited-edition.aspx). It has all the great qualities you'll find in a Jazz, as well as an impressive list of extra features like a sportier grille, alloy wheels, fog lights, Bluetooth® phone system and, of course, an exclusive Vibe badge. The GLi Vibe features a zippy 1.3 litre i-VTEC engine, whilst the VTi Vibe has an impressive 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine. Both models are available with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission for great handling and a joyous ride.
On to slightly 'Greener' news and the Insight has been named as a Finalist in the 2010 World Green Car Awards. The second-generation Honda Insight (http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/honda.com.au/home/about+honda/news/honda+insight+named+as+finalist+in+2010+world+gree n+car+awards) has been named one of five finalists for the 2010 World Green Car award, to be announced at the New York International Auto Show on 1 April, 2010.
International News
There are some pictures released of the Euro CR-Z (http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/honda-cr-z/euro-honda-cr-z-for-geneva/247396/pictures/euro-honda-cr-z-for-geneva.aspx) hybrid sports car. Doesn't seem to be any other differences mentioned here (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=247396).
Some pictures also of the all new Civic Type R Mugen (http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/honda-civic/new-honda-civic-type-r-mugen/247509/pictures/new-honda-civic-type-r-mugen.aspx). The new model has been given unique body parts, badging and wheels to differentiate it from the standard Civic Type R. It is powered by the base car’s 198bhp 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine and production will be limited to 200 units. More info here (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=247509).
College Hills Honda have a small (video) guide on upgrading the 8th Generation Accord (http://www.collegehillshonda.com/artman2/publish/Accord_36/Episode_177_-_8th_Gen_Honda_Accord_Engine_Cover_Upgrade.shtml) engine cover.
More coverage on the large Honda recall (http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/02/09/business/AP-AS-Japan-Honda-Recall.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss). I've been checking the Honda Australia site but am yet to see anything mentioned on there regarding the recall. Curiously I had a look at the Australian recalls website and did find an entry in the listing (http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952862/fromItemId/952855) for the Honda faulty airbag inflator module (http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/968136).