2010
05.31

 

Honda, one of the leading Automobile companies today, realized the damage we are causing the environment that is why they are now keen in promoting a greener lifestyle through their products that speak for themselves.

When it comes to environmental commitment and leadership, Honda is way ahead of other companies. Honda introduced the ingeniously simple Civic CVCC engine. And according to them, this CVCC engine is world changing for its fuel efficiency and low emissions, the CVCC demonstrated their spirited commitment to environmentally responsible technology. Many other firsts were to follow, such as the first hybrid vehicle sold in North America and the first government-certified fuel-cell car. This legacy of innovation and acting on their beliefs is seen in every Honda product, like the 45-mpg 2008 Civic Hybrid*.

Honda lives to its vision of becoming a company that society wants to exist. Through Honda’s initiative for a cleaner environment, more and more companies and individuals are following their footsteps toward a better eco-friendly lifestyle.

Starting a new lifestyle and getting a new car that is environmentally friendly is not that hard especially if you are living in Australia. All you have to do is go to Macarthur Honda Narellan.

Established in 2003, Macarthur Honda Narellan enjoys serving their local community as well as those beyond the Macarthur District. They have a small but dedicated team that is committed to excellent service focused on their clients.

Whether you will be getting a brand new Honda car or a used Honda car, the excellent staff of Macarthur Honda Narellan will assist you.

Macarthur Honda Narellan is well known for its diverse lineup of quality automobiles, new or used. The quality used Ford cars of Honda Narellan suits those who are economical and want to save a lot. Buying a used Honda car from Honda Narellan is a good decision because not only is Macarthur Honda Narellan known for its outstanding service, but also for its reliability and honesty. Expect that when you buy a used Honda vehicle from their company, they will discuss with you thoroughly the insuring and financing cost of the vehicle you are eyeing to buy, as well as the maintenance record of such vehicle. Discussing these details is important because you do not want to buy a vehicle, marked by a number of defects; its previous owner is just trying to unload right?

Moving on to those people who are privileged to buy a new Honda, Honda Narellan is again the best Dealership for your brand new Honda needs. Honda Narellan can offer you the right Ford car at the right price. All you have to do is pay them a visit in person and experience their dealership’s service and excellent selection of vehicles. They offer their customers a modern dealership with a very comfortable environment and no sales pressure.

Dealing with Honda Narellan is a pleasant experience for me. Not only did Honda Narellan help me choose the best car tailored to my needs, they also taught me some other helpful ways to start anew and start living a green life.

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2010
05.29

Whenever we talk about automobiles or anything related to the automobiles field, we always remember one name ‘HONDA’. Honda is one of the best automobiles manufacturer’s all over the world. It’s currently placed at the 6th position in the field of automobiles and 2nd in the list of Japanese automobiles producers. Honda has its own name and value, as they are producing the best cars which are very famous.

Honda Company was established in 1946. Actually, in October 1946, Honda Company first established their research center. Two years after the establishment of the research centre, Honda Motors Company Ltd. was made operational. After the opening of Honda Motors they started producing great vehicles and made their own name in the world of quality automobiles production. Honda vehicles are considered as the most durable while having a fair price.

Honda Company is famous in producing automobiles; they have also started producing car spare parts, like spoilers, taillights, grilles headlights etc. for their customers. Honda offers a variety of headlights like OEM, Projector, Angel Eye, Halo and JDM. Honda introduced different headlights for its different car models. Honda headlights are very famous among the buyers of Honda as they are fashionable at a very cheap price.

Headlights are important for every car as they allow the driver to safely drive in any conditions. They are also known as the eyes of the car. Without headlights, it is almost impossible to drive the car. By upgrading your car with Honda headlights, you can give a great look to the car. Most of the Honda users use it for greater look and to attract others towards their car.

Honda headlights do not only give a unique look to the car but it also has high illumination, far better than the other headlights. Honda daylight headlights have illumination similar to using the headlights at night time. Honda headlights are mounted at the front side of your car and make your car look different and unique from others. It is easy to drive your car with Honda headlights because of their high illumination.

Honda headlights are available in different sizes, color and shapes. So, it becomes easier to find the right Honda headlights for your car. Honda headlights are also configured with the latest technologies, as it has automatic system which increases or decreases the illumination of headlights. Generally, to replace the electric part of the cars, a professional is needed, but not with the Honda headlights. These headlights are very easy to fix with your car and are also plug and play compatible. You can easily fix these headlights on your own.

The set of the <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.wheelshonda.com/honda-headlights-51/”>Honda Headlights</a> is the best and gives an appealing look to your car. It is necessary to have the matching light covers with different combinations of light to give your car an unparalleled look. Headlights covers are basically composed of plastic, but Honda offers you the headlight covers of Ultra White Xenon. After installing Honda headlights, you can drive your car efficiently and easily at night plus it will also give a newer and fresher look to your car.

Therefore, by only changing the car headlights, one can easily make a car’s look different from others. So, if you are looking for best headlights at good prices, then Honda Company offers headlights at minimal price which will meet your requirements.

 

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2010
05.28

Around two years. That is how long Acura has kept quiet about its vehicle line. There seems to be something up. Sure, they were still producing those vehicles that we constantly have found in the market. Sure, they were still creating those Acura auto parts that we have been purchasing for our vehicles. But there was still something more into that silence from Acura.


What the Acura brand has been keeping up its sleeve is that it would soon be unveiling a new set of products this season of fall. How many? Let us just simply say that three is the magic number. One would be the Acura RDX which the brand has created to be a sport utility vehicle that would be an entry level unit to the sports luxury SUV range. Then there also is the Acura MDX which is currently the top of the line SUV for the brand. The last new vehicle would be the Acura TL-S Type which belongs to the brand’s popular range of sport sedans that have been created to be luxury units.


The Acura brand does say that they have created such a tactic so as to move the brand to an even higher upscale level. And they are not simply bringing one type or make of vehicle but they are moving towards bringing all their vehicle makes and types upscale.


Aimed at urban families, the Acura RDX sport utility vehicle has been created to bring its users adventure. You see, this one has been created with people who live active lifestyles in mind. And this was successfully done with all the equipment, power, and technology that was part of the design. As per power, the Acura RDX has got the very first turbocharged engine with four cylinders straight right out of the brand’s manufacturing plants. This engine can contain 2.3 liters and has also got sixteen values to help out the performance of the vehicle. All in all, the engine can create up to a high of 240 units of horsepower. The vehicle also has got a five speed automatic transmissions system with a sportshift to help out.


How much would you need to have to get the newest Acura RDX? You would have to spend some $32,995 at the very least.


As per the Acura MDX, this one has been considered to be quite a change to the usual Acura style and design. After all, who would have thought that Acura was very much capable of creating a vehicle that boasts of sweeping curves, perfect angles, and that roofline that gives the vehicle a much smaller look. Plus, you also do get six seats so anybody can squeeze in with ease.

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2010
05.27

 

Honda is the world’s largest engine maker, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines every year. Honda’s began building motorbikes but the S500 2-door roadster featuring a 492cc engine saw the company move into car production in an innovative way in the 1960s. 

The highly acclaimed Civic and Accord saw Honda make rapid international progress. Today, the company makes everything from cars and motorbikes, robots, jets and jet engines, to lawn and garden equipment. Honda’s current crop of cars includes the Accord, CR-V, Civic, FR-V, Jazz, Legend and S2000.

 

HONDA HISTORY

In 1948 Honda’s founder, Soichiro Honda, started a new company: Honda Motor Co. They soon came up with the “batabata”, a motorised bicycle named after the sound the engine made which became a huge hit across Japan. Later, Honda’s most popular model, the Dream, could be spotted all over the Japanese islands. 

Honda introduced its first car in 1957, the N360. In 1958, the American Honda Company was created. In 1972 Honda entered the American market with the small fuel efficient Civic – just as the energy crisis was hitting economies. In 1986 Honda introduced a luxury line of cars and in 2007 Honda announced plans to launch low-priced hybrids.

 

HONDA FACTS

 

Type:  Public company

 

Founded:   September 24, 1948

 

Headquarters:   Tokyo, Japan

 

Key People:  Soichiro Honda, Founder. Takeo Fukui, CEO

 

Industry:  Automobile & Truck manufacturer & Motorcycle

 

Products:  cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, electrical generators, robotics, marine equipment, jets and jet engines, and lawn and garden equipment, Acura vehicles.

 

FEATURED MODELS 

HONDA ACCORD - manufactured since 1976, first as a compact hatchback and then evolving into a premium large family estate and saloon car

HONDA CIVIC  - a compact car first manufactured in 1972 and now in its eighth generation. The Civic Type-R is a widely respected hot hatch, while the Civic IMA is a hybrid with an electric motor and petrol engine

HONDA CR-V  - public demand for a sport-utility vehicle from Honda led to the creation of this compact crossover SUV in 1996

HONDA FR-V  - a clever six seat MPV, which features three seats in the front and three in the back

HONDA JAZZ  - a five-door hatchback car first produced in 2001. It rivals the Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris and is known as the Fit in Japan, China, and America

HONDA S2000  - a two-seat roadster created to celebrate Honda’s 50th anniversary and launched in April 1999

HONDA LEGEND  - a large luxury car which is currently in its fourth generation

 

DID YOU KNOW?

The Honda Cub motorcycle is the best-selling vehicle in history, with around 50 million sold worldwide

Soichiro Honda was president of the Honda Motor Company until retiring in 1973. He was labeled “the Japanese Henry Ford” by People magazine in 1980

The first passenger vehicle in the world to have four-wheel steering technology was the Honda Prelude in 1987

In 1964, Honda entered Formula One racing for the first time, recording its first victory the following year. It’s current F1 campaign is headed by British racer, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello from Brazil

In 1991, Honda posted its 10th consecutive win in the Isle of Man TT.

 

 

 

 

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2010
05.25

The founder of Honda Automobiles, Soichiro Honda, was born in 1906. He grew up helping his father repair bicycles in the little town of Komyo. At 16, he headed to Tokyo, 270 kilometers away, to take an apprenticeship at an automobile repair shop. He took up racing and, after a violent crash, he was convinced by his wife to retire from the sport. The repair business alone was not enough to keep him occupied. This restlessness led to his venture into piston ring manufacturing in 1937.

By the early 1950s, Honda had developed into an engine manufacturer. Honda’s inventive spirit led the company to develop class-leading engines for Japan’s motorcycle industry. Honda met Takeo Fujisawa by chance in 1948. The two men shared a desire for long-term investment, a rare trait in post-war Japan. They agreed to work together; Fujisawa invested his money and took on the marketing responsibilities and Honda continued on the technological side of the business. The Honda Motor Company was born in 1948.

Soichiro Honda did much of the market research for his products. This research went as far as traveling to races all over the world and examining the competition’s motorcycles. Once a benchmark was set with a competitive product, Honda would take this information home and strive to top that mark. Honda’s racing successes converted to sales successes. In 1959, Honda had topped the Japanese motorcycle sales chart with 285,000 units. Two years later, Honda was selling at rate of 100,000 units a MONTH!

Honda announced its intention to enter automobile production in the early 1960s and introduced the S360 sports car. When it was decided to begin exporting the Honda products, the United States was chosen as a key target. The first Honda motorcycles were introduced into the United States in 1959. By 1963, Honda was the top-selling brand of motorcycles in the United States. Today, Honda stands as the largest motorcycle manufacturer and the 9th largest automobile manufacturer in the world. With cars like the Civic S Hatchback, Prelude and Civic CRX, Honda became the first car maker to finish first, second and third in the Motor Trend Import Cars of the Year selections!

Here’s a peek at what they have in store for the model year 2007:

2007 Honda Accord

The changes to the seventh-generation Accord will be most noticeable at night, when the multiple LEDs in the taillights and center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL) are readily apparent. The CHMSL has been moved from the rear window to the rear edge of the trunk, where it acts as a small spoiler. The rear fenders are changed slightly from earlier models, as has the grille and front bumper. Improvements to intake and exhaust airflow have enabled Honda to find a few more horsepower in both Accord engines. The silky-smooth 3.0-liter single overhead camshaft, 24-valve V6 is up four horsepower, for 244 at 6250 rpm, with maximum torque 211 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. Honda’s VTEC variable valve lift and timing system ensures optimum performance at all engine speeds, and there is a very healthy midrange surge of torque that is best taken advantage of by the six-speed gearbox.

2007 Honda Element

The 2007 Element is available in two versions, the LX and the EX. Both the Element LX and EX come equipped with the same 166-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and new Drive-by-Wire electronic throttle control system, as well as a handy Maintenance Minder organizer whose name speaks for itself. With this seventh generation version, Honda will deliver a face-lifted SUV that features additional 10 horsepower, new five-speed automatic and a new set of standard safety equipment.

2007 Honda Fit

The 2007 Honda Fit is a triumph of creativity, proof that good ideas don’t have to be expensive. Both trim levels for this front-drive, five-door hatchback (the Fit is offered in base and Sport trim) feature a 1.5-liter, 109-horsepower VTEC four-cylinder engine. Delivering 105 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm, it posted a 9.3 second, 0-60 mph sprint. As if anticipating safety concerns from U.S. buyers, Honda has provided two key features standard on both the base and Sport models. Both trim levels now come with four-wheel antilock brakes and side curtain airbags.

2007 Honda Ridgeline

Honda’s pickup truck is a compact, five-passenger 4-dr crew cab with a 5-ft long cargo bed and standard all-wheel drive. Ridgeline has several design features unusual to pickups, including independent rear suspension and unibody construction. The tailgate drops down or swings out. The sole powertrain is a 255-hp V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. ABS and traction/antiskid control are standard. So are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover both seating rows and include rollover deployment. All models have front bucket seats and a 60/40 split rear bench with cushions that flip up to increase in-cab storage.

Soichiro Honda’s unique leadership has allowed the Honda Motor Company to become a world power in the automotive fields. Mr. Honda’s views went counter to the direction of his own government and yet his company has prospered. With innovation developed by Mr. Honda as a basis, the Honda Motor Company has become a technological force in the motorcycle and automobile industries in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Owen Walcher is a freelance writer, writing car and auto articles such as Honda 2007 Model Reviews. You can find more car and auto review articles here: http://www.autodealersquote.com/

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2010
05.24

Most car companies have their individual lines and divisions that cater to specific group of clients. Ford Motor Company has Lincoln and Aston Martin, General Motors with Cadillac and of course Honda with its ever beauteous and grandeur Acura. This luxury car of Honda started producing cars in 1986 and has already produced millions of vehicles distributed around the world. It is also known in the manufacturing of Honda and Acura parts that are widely sought after as replacement parts. Luckily, Acura was considered as the first to have successfully sold luxury Japanese car.

In the infancy of Acura, only two models were introduced?the Legend and the Integra. The Acura Legend was design similarly with the Honda Accord. With this, utilization of certain auto parts was made possible. Later, as the market grew, Acura started to manufacture parts to accommodate the increasing claims of clients. During the establishment of the Acura and the further development of the division, it managed to compete with the Infiniti of Nissan and Lexus of Toyota.

Acura for this year marketed 5 models, two of which are the successors of the ceased Legend and Integra. The most expensive from among its models is the Acura RL which is priced at $46,500, followed by Acura MDX, TL, RDX and TSX respectively. Acura RL was the direct remake of the Acura Legend. Though it no longer carries the original Acura Legend design, Acura RL still managed to be associated with its predecessor as well as it still has the original Acura parts. Integra’s successors on the other hand were the RSX and the TSX which ceased production in 2006.

By the end of this year, Acura is set to be introduced in Russia. Following this, a company headquarter will be put up on the said country. Acura parts assembly line will also be established to answer the needs of Acura owners. By that time, future vehicles of Acura like the 2009 RL and TSX are as well will be first sold in Russia. Concept cars that were unveiled by Acura this year are still on the process of whether it should be produced or not.

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2010
05.23

If you happen to be in the market for a used Honda, you will be glad to know that Holdcroft Honda is one of the leading used cars in the industry serving Stoke, Manchester, Staffordshire, and surrounding areas.

Find a used Honda that will be perfect for your family will be a breeze as Holdcroft is a well-known Honda dealer in the area that offers a wide selection of Honda’s including the Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Jazz, Honda Legend, and Honda FR-V. Along with all the used Honda’s available, they also have many new Hondas as well.

Instead of searching through the newspaper or visiting every used car dealer in the area, you can now end your search by visiting a car dealer that will help you find the best-used car for your situation.

Used Honda’s are at the top of the list in popularity as they are great on gas mileage while providing a comfortable and dependable ride.

A look at the various Honda’s will give you an idea as to why many people choose a new or used Honda for their dependable transportation needs. The first Honda Civic came off the production line in 1973 and of course the public has seen many generations and changes in the model from compact with disc brakes and vinyl bucket seats that reclined to the more modern 2009 in which the Honda Civic will take on a new look with Bluetooth compatibility.

The first Honda accord was introduced in 1976 and now has been through eight generations. The first Honda accord was a 3-door hatchback with the 4-door sedan debuting in 1979. Today, the new Honda Accord are in saloon and wagon form with 2.0 litre engines available and more.

The Honda Jazz is exclusive home in Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, South East Asia, and Africa and offers customers the unique style of a five-door hatchback, which debuted in June of 2001.

The Honda legend is one of the most luxurious cars in the Honda line. The car debuted in 1985 with a V6 engine offering a driver side airbag, seat belt pre-tensioners, traction control, and anti lock brakes.

This is just a taste of the what a new or used Honda has to offer. The best way to learn which Honda is for you is by visiting a Honda dealer such as Holdcroft Honda. You can find a dealer through Holdcroft such as their Honda dealer in Manchester, their Honda dealer in Stoke, their Honda dealer in Staffordshire.

No matter what year or make of Honda you desire you will able to find a large selection of new and used Hondas to help you make an educated decision of what will fit your lifestyle as well as your budget, just by contacting Holdcroft Honda.

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2010
05.21

Though there may have been a number of Honda dealers in your area, you most probably do not notice them and reckon that they are all the same. Scratch the surface a little and you will be amazed at the vast differences between Honda dealers. The main difference between these dealers being the price and of course the service. So if you are looking for a Honda car or any car for that matter you have to ask yourself these questions.

What can a Honda dealer do for me? What kind of Honda car can I get from a Honda dealer? Why Honda? Where do I find an established Honda dealer? This is important because choosing the right dealer has two important implications, one you can save yourself few thousands of dollars and two, in long term you can get benefits such as maintenance support at affordable prices.

What kind of Honda is right for me?

 Honda prides itself with versatility and offers different kinds of vehicle ranging from trucks to cars. Depending on what you need these vehicles for; you have to choose a vehicle that is very specific to your needs; don’t compromise! The key is knowing what your needs are i.e. what you may want to use the vehicle for, for example If you see yourself towing any kind of trailer, then you may need a truck or probably SUV. But if you are just going to be driving to and from work, then a smaller car will most certainly do. Other factors also come into play such as your budget, those extra features and whether you need them or not.

Why Honda?

 Honda sees the world not as it is, but as it could be. Honda sees things from a global perspective, always striving to create and produce products of the highest quality at a reasonable price for worldwide customer satisfaction. With Honda, you are sure to have a vehicle that will run miles for many years to come. Moreover, Honda models have variety, this I think is important as different people have different needs. For example I am very environmentally conscious and want to do right for the environment; however I am less willing to sacrifice good looks in car to save the environment. Therefore, Honda Civic Hybrid satisfies my requirements.

 How do I find a Honda dealer?

There are several ways for you to find a Honda dealer. First place to look is in your phonebook mainly because most car dealers place their ads in phonebooks or go online and look at yellow pages. Even though it may be attractive to want to mainly consider a dealer in your area, spread out a bit and seek reputation instead of convenience. You can also look for different Honda dealers websites in the internet. Most Honda car dealers have websites which show all kinds of information about their company and what they have to offer. One other thing is to look at the Honda website such as Australian Honda as they tend to be less biased and it is always advisable to compare the prices listed here with those in each respective dealer.

 If you are in Australia, I recommend that you visit the Peter Warren Honda Website for all Honda deals. Peter Warren Honda offers new and used Honda at affordable prices. If it is a new Honda or a used Honda that you want, Peter Warren Honda’s professional team will be ready to assist you with the following motor vehicle needs including sales, finance and insurance, vehicle servicing and spare parts. They are professionals at what they do and their track record is a testimony of this. How do I know? Because I have been their customer for the past fifteen years.

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2010
05.20

Finally the new $15 million Acura Design Studio has officially opened its doors. And according to Acura the producer of top-of-the-line Acura oxygen sensor the new Design Studio will assume an important role in the development of new concepts and designs for future Acura products. The new studio is equipped with the latest design technologies and a work layout that focuses on improving collaboration. This new design studio will also represent the next step in the advancement of the Acura brand.

The studio is design to achieve a high level of energy efficiency and expected to become a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building by the US Green Building Council or USGBC. There were various measures adopted for the design and construction of the studio with the aim of achieving LEED gold certification.

There were already a couple of Acura models which include the Acura MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and Acura TL luxury performance sedan that have been designed, engineered, and developed by the HRA. Transferring Acura design activities into a state-of-the-art independent studio gives it a more defined focus that distinctly characterized the Acura brand.

The key technologies in the Acura Design Studio include a computer generated virtual simulator that allows design stylists to showcase virtual vehicles in a one-to0one ratio. The other features in the facility design includes the parallel arrangement of the interior and the exterior design areas on the styling floor which enable designers to better collaborate with each other in producing a new vehicle.

With the latest expansion of the HRA product design and development capabilities in North America, the Acura Design Studio together with Honda Design Studio in Torrance, California and the Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena, California further broaden the existing HRA’s in Los Angeles Center for research and design.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Acura Design Studio last march 27, 2006. At the same time it marked the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Acura brand. Acura was the first Japanese luxury nameplate and very first Japanese luxury automaker to develop, designs, and manufacture vehicles in North America. Likewise, almost two-thirds of the all Acura vehicles are sold in America are developed, designed, researched, and assembled exclusively in North America.

In an effort to achieve a Gold rating by the USGBC, the Acura Design Studio has included many energy-saving attributes like for example the Energy Star reflective roof to reduce heat gain and lower air conditioning requirements, reclaimed water used for landscaping, and an intelligent lightning system that makes greater use of natural light. Honda has other LEED gold certified facilities found in Gresham, Oregon, and Raymond, Ohio.

The HRA has started its operations in California way back 1976 with local market research activities and from then on has steadily grown its capabilities for over the past 30 years of which include all aspects of new vehicle design and development.

And with the addition of the Acura Design Studio, the company will now operates 13 major R&D facilities in North America with more than 1,200 designers, support personnel, and engineers that are engaged in the development of automobiles, power equipment, and motorcycles products not only for North American market but also for distribution worldwide.

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2010
05.19

In the news: The Honda companies in China namely Guangzhou Honda and Dongfeng Honda, together with Honda Motor Co., Ltd producer of quality Honda muffler has ventured in a joint automobile production and sales undertaking. They have adopted the theme— “Dreams, Technologies, Joys” for the Shanghai Auto Show which has started yesterday, April 20, 2007 through 28. As part of the event there would be a Media day that will be made exclusive for the press on April 20 and April 21.

Honda is pretty much aware of how important it is to address the issues of safety, energy conservation, and the protection of the environment not only in China but also in the rest of world. And because of this, it has turned all its vehicles into eco-friendly mode of transport by equipping them with advanced auto components that suppresses harmful emissions such as their lines of Honda mufflers. Likewise as part of their commitment, the China-based Honda Company, Dongfeng Honda will start its import and sales of Honda Civic Hybrid through its dedicated Dongfeng Honda dealers.

The vehicles to be exhibited by Honda at the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show come from the rich lineup of Honda’s advanced powertrain technologies. This is the automakers way of showing its contribution for the sustainable mobility in the Chinese automobile industry.

Here is the summary of exhibitions of Honda for the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show:

• Honda Civic Hybrid

• Honda FCX Concept, Honda’s new fuel-cell vehicle, and Honda’s experimental Home Energy Station, which would provide hydrogen home refueling.

• Honda Fit FFV, a Flexible Fuel Vehicle that can be operated on either 100% ethanol or a wide range of ethanol-gasoline fuel mixtures, which Honda has been producing and selling in Brazil since the end of 2006.

• Green Boat 2, the winning machine in the first Honda Econopower Race held in China in 2006, developed by a team from Tongji University, which drove 331.623 kilometers on one liter of gasoline. (In the Honda Econopower Race, participating teams compete based on the distance the vehicle can drive with one liter of gasoline. This is a race to challenge the limits of fuel efficiency.)

• Other exhibitions:

- All-new Honda CR-V and other models sold by Dongfeng Honda and Guangzhou Honda

- Honda Accord, City – cut body

- Driving simulator

- F1 machine (2007 livery model)

Also to be shown at the Shanghai Auto Show is the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept which is going to be used as the basis for the next-generation sports car that will succeed the Acura NSX which by the way is also included in the display. Other Acura models included in the display are:

• Acura MDX which went on sale last April 13

• Acura RL and Acura TL

By means of this exhibition, Honda aimed to express its dreams for the future and to showcase the advancement that it has achieved in terms of technologies that will help them in realizing their dream. Honda would also want to share the joy that mobility can bring to people by means of their various vehicles. And as a responsible member of the automobile industry in China, Honda promise to continue to create a harmonious mobility society by helping solve issues relating to safety, environment, and energy conservation.

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2010
05.17

Black Friday is typically one of the busiest days in retail store history. Many people go shopping for clothes, electronics, and toys to find the greatest deals and steals of the year. Now you can find new vehicles on Black Friday for the same amount of added discounts. According to research done by the website Truecar.com, discounts for new vehicles on average are the biggest of the year on the day after Thanksgiving. Analysts looked at the day-by-day car pricing for the last several years, which pointed to Black Friday being the best day to purchase vehicles. “The discounts from dealerships, as well as manufacturers’ incentives, generate the highest discounts of the year on Black Friday,” said Jesse Toprak, an analyst for Truecar.com.

You can kill two birds with one stone when you shop for your next vehicle at Brickell Motors in Miami. For a limited time only they are offering a free 42” plasma TV with every new vehicle purchase. Brickell Motors sells a long line of used and new vehicles ranging from Honda, Buick, Pontiac, and GMC. Other dealerships in the Miami area are also offering great sales and specials this time of year. South Motors and The Collection are just a few of the highly reputable dealerships in town. National and Manufacturer deals will put more cash in your pocket with all the extra incentives and deals you will get from shopping for a new vehicle on Black Friday. Be sure to stop by your local Miami dealership to see what they have to offer you.

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2010
05.16

If you are looking to purchase a car from acura dealership, there are more options today than ever before. For consumers and acura dealerships, this is a win-win situation.Remember, purchasing a used car does not have to be a dreaded experience. It is entirely possible that they will not allow you to trade the car in to any other dealer than Honda/Acura… Take the car to a Acura dealer so they can check the engine code. Find Acura dealers in your area at InternetAutoGuide.com, with full contact information for all new and used Acura car dealerships.

Because of the way Acura dealers are set up, they have a vested interest in getting you to pick a car from their lot. Automotive.com has the largest collection of trusted and certified Acura car dealerships online! Now Acura has concluded that its slow-selling flagship needs help.The division is considering a lower-content version of the car, some dealers say. Get independent dealers to bid via online car auction for the lowest Acura price. Contacting Acura dealer in your area via AutoCastle automobile purchase car auction is easy and free! Putnam acura dealers car price quotes. But because you have your doubts, take the car to another Acura dealer and ask them to have a look.

After each classroom term you will work as a service technician in your sponsoring Acura/Honda dealership. Your learning will alternate between classroom training and hands-on experience in an Acura/Honda dealership. A Google search for acura dealership yields nearly four million sites to choose from. The acura dealership brings in new customers and boosts their reputation. Stay informed in your search for acura dealership and make sure you are comfortable with your decision before you buy.

Please contact your local authorized Acura dealership for further details. If your Acura dealership is not on the above list or you want a link to your current web site please click here. However, if no Acura dealership is available within towing distance, repairs will be made at an Acura-authorized service center. I was told at an Acura dealership that the new MDX will have a V8 and be a complete redesign of the platform.

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2010
05.15

There is no doubt that these two sedans, or shall I say sports cars, are in different playing fields. The new and improved 2011 Ford Mustang is aimed to target fast, young and old drivers alike. The sports car is also geared towards men, not to discriminate against women who enjoy living on the edge as much as their counterpart. The Honda Accord Crosstour on the other hand was designed and targeted towards a much older crowd who enjoys a spacious a comfortable vehicle. After the release of the Crosstour, critics have realized that younger crowds have also become fans of the spacious hatchback.

But what exactly is it that these two vehicles have in common? Can it be their amazing gas mileage? The new 2011 Ford Mustang will reportedly reach 30 mpg on the highway, which is a big improvement from the 2010 model that only gets 20mpg on the highway. The Crosstour, like most Honda’s, was designed particularly for those who are fuel efficient conscious. The EX model of the Crosstour gains 27mpg on the highway, which is pretty good for a 3.5L i-VTEC V6 engine. Although the two vehicles score exceptionally decent on the highway fuel mileage, this isn’t the feature that makes these two vehicles alike. What makes these two vehicles similar is what’s under the hood. The 2011 Ford Mustang comes with a high performance due to its all-powerful 3.7-liter DOHC Ti-VCT V-6 engine that delivers 305 horsepower. Along with its six-speed automatic transmission, the 2011 Ford Mustang is by far one of the fastest vehicles to come into the industry. The Honda Crosstour doesn’t lag to far behind with its 3.5L i-VTEC V6 engine which delivers 271 horsepower. The Crosstours 5-speed automatic transmission along with Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system, allows the engine to run on as few as 3 cylinders to conserve fuel.

There is no doubt these two vehicles are the more powerful and efficient vehicles available (or soon to be available) on the market. Depending on whether you’re a driver that enjoys a sportier vehicle or a driver who looks for comfort and safety in a vehicle, you will know which of the two to choose. Make sure to visit your local Miami Dealership to test drive these powerful vehicles.

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2010
05.13

Honda has recently debut its new “Neo-Urban” vehicle dubbed the Honda P-NUT at the Los Angeles Auto show. This vehicle of the future seats three passengers and features a center-driving configuration. The objective for the design of the vehicle was to explore the new type of small-segment vehicle. The vehicle, which is shaped like a Porsche 911, has a rear engine and rear-wheel drive. As of now the vehicle has no powerterrain but has the potential of becoming a plug-in hybrid or a small gasoline engine car.

The issue of safety still stands with the car. A driver can very easily find themselves with serious injuries if a collision were to occur, due to the solid sheet of glass that makes up both the windshield roofs. The dimensions of the vehicle are also particularly small considering safety standards, coming in at 133 inches long. The Honda P-NUT is a mere project made by the company to show just what cars will begin to look like 20 years from now. Although many would be waiting in line to purchase the Honda inspired “Personal-Neo Urban Transit” vehicle, we doubt this car will be up for sale any time soon. But don’t take our word for it just yet; you could be seeing this vehicle in your Miami neighborhood streets in the near future. Honda has been known for their exceptionally safe and reliable vehicles for a over a decade.

Make sure to stop by your local Miami Honda dealership to check out the newest models: ranging from hybrids to gas electric vehicles.

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2010
05.12

The recent American Le Mans Series (AMLS) qualifying race that took place in Long Beach, California was a success for Acura Motorsports team.

For the first time, Acura earned its pole position during the qualifying race last Friday, thanks to Dario Franchitti who entered the race behind the steering wheel of the No. 26 XM Satellite Radio AGR Acura ARX-01a with Acura exhaust. Franchitti finished his last lap within one 1 minute and 11.838 seconds. Stefan Johansson, member of Highcroft Racing entered the qualifying race in the LP2M class aboard the Acura ARX-01a finished the race with qualifying time of 1:12.844, allowing him to obtain the fourth spot.

Meanwhile, Adrian Fernandez clocked in at 1:13.148, his best qualifying time in Long Beach. The Mexican driver took his No.15 Lowe’s Fernandez Acura Lola in the race.

Here is what the three Acura drivers said after the ALMS Long Beach qualifying race.

Dario Franchitti (No. 26 XM Satellite Radio AGR Acura ARX-01a): “I am getting used to the track with each run. It has been five years since I have run here. Trying to get a lap together is difficult with all of the traffic. But at the end I was able to get a pretty clean lap. Actually, I almost had to stop coming down for the final lap. So I was a little surprised by the time of the lap. But I knew I had a shot at the pole if I got a clear lap. It is very exciting to win Acura’s first pole. Bryan [Herta] has been waiting to come back here. When I jumped in the car this morning, Bryan tapped me on the helmet and said, `Hey, it’s Long Beach. Have fun!’ It is always great to race here. I hope we can put together a solid race and win here. Bryan and I have been trying to win here for many years. It would be a tre- mendous thrill to win at Long Beach. “

Adrian Fernandez (No. 15 Lowe’s Fernandez Acura Lola 06/40) “I hit a slower car that was coming out of the pits. I think it was the Mazda. But that car was going very slow. I clipped it and we had to come in and change the front nose. The new nose was dragging a little too much after we changed to it. I don’t think our car is too far off for the race. Luis [Diaz] and I have raced here previously, so I think we’ll have a competitive car for Saturday. It is great to race the Acura in the company’s backyard here in Southern California. We are very excited to be here.”

Stefan Johansson (No. 9 Highcroft Racing Acura ARX-01a, equipped with Acura exhaust system): “We are getting closer with the new Acura chassis. The engine feels good. I thought we had a chance to run a little quicker but we ran out of time. I really like being back and racing at Long Beach. It has been ten years or so for me. It took a little time to learn the new sections of the track and it is a little different with the ALMS car than the Champ Car. We had a couple of problems in practice this morning and, with the limited time here, that hurt us a bit. But we feel good about the race.”

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