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The 2010 Honda NSX through X-ray vision

November 19th 2008 22:32

Rumour has it that the replacement for the Honda NSX won't arrive until sometime in late 2009 or early 2010 but when it does, expect it to come with a stonking F1-inspired 5.5-litre V10 engine developing some 418 kW according to the latest scoop from Auto Express.

The new Honda supercar will go head on against the likes of the Nissan GT-R, high-end Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis etc. in both technological advancement and performance. The hi-tech 5.5-litre V10 mill will be mated to a six-speed semi-auto gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddles for super fast shift times, while all 418 kW will be unleashed on the tarmac via all four wheels courtesy of Honda's Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system.

This is enough to propel the second generation 'NSX' from 0-100km/h in under four seconds and onto a top speed of almost 300 km/h.

[Source: Auto Express]

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Posted By: charles - Category: Japanese cars, Pictures, Honda, Coupes, High Performance cars

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2009 Honda Life

November 6th 2008 21:45

The Honda Life is a K-car available in Japan only and was first introduced onto the market in 1971. Through four generations spanning over 20 years, the Life remains as popular as ever in a country filled with K-cars - a popular choice of vehicle due to its tax and insurance relaxations.

An all-new fifth generation of the Honda Life will officially go on sale in its homeland today (November 7, 2008). According to Honda, the new generation Life will be the first minicar in Japan to include an audio system with a backup camera as standard equipment.

Available in three trim levels, the Life 'G-type', Diva and Pastel are targeted at different demographics ranging from those looking for something simple, modern and practical to perky and sporty to refined, elegant and fashionable.

Two engine selections are available: the light and compact 660 cc inline 3-cylinder i-DSI engine and the i-DSI turbo engine.

The Official Honda Press Release:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that sales in Japan of the all-new Life will begin on November 7, 2008. Continuing a tradition of superior comfort and utility, the new Life offers enhanced drivability and is the first minicar in Japan to include an audio system with a backup camera as standard equipment.[1] In addition, a special mobility-assistive version of Life with lift-up frontpassenger seat will go on sale December 5.

The all-new Life was developed with the concept of "daily smile technology" to achieve a level of drivability and utility customers can enjoy in their everyday lives. Based on this concept, Honda evaluated every aspect of the vehicle from the customer's point of view to develop a minicar that will put a smile on the customer's face every day.

Customers may select from three Life variations to express their individuality and lifestyle: the Life G-type is simple, modern and practical, the Life Diva is perky and sporty, and the Life Pastel* is refined, elegant and fashionable. With an emphasis on advanced safety technologies, the Life is also the world's first automobile equipped with a driver-side i-SRS airbag system with continuously staged inflation, which accommodates a broad range of occupant positions and potential collision situations.

Drivability

- Large windows and slim pillars allow for excellent 360 degree visibility.
- The first minicar in Japan to include an audio system with a backup camera.[1]
Advanced Honda Smart Parking Assist System provides automatic steering assistance for moving forward and backward during parking.[2]

Comfort and utility
- Spacious cabin comfortably accommodates four adults.
- Manual driver's seat height adjuster helps to achieve an ideal driving position, enhancing visibility while making entry and exit easier.

Interior with enhanced functionality and comfort

- Larger, thicker, softer and more comfortable rear seats.
- Storage compartments throughout the vehicle for superior convenience.
- Center pillar grip for easy entry and exit, even for children and seniors.

Since first introduced in 1971, the Life has evolved with the times, always offering exceptional value while focusing on the people and lifestyles of each era. Today, Life is currently being enjoyed by more than 1.5 million customers in Japan, the largest number among Honda automobiles sold in the country.[3]

* "Pastel" was named after the pastels used by artists, the Life Pastel is for drivers looking to express their own colorful, interesting lifestyles.

[1] Not available on Life C-type
[2] Available on Life Pastel
[3] Honda calculations

For full vehicle specifications, please visit Really Long Link

[Source: Honda]

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Honda: POLAR III Revolutionary Pedestrian Dummy

October 27th 2008 05:15

In Australia, one in six people killed in fatal road crashes between 2001 and 2005 was a pedestrian and to this day, an average of 91 pedestrians are killed in road crashes each year. Honda, one of the leaders in automotive safety, became the first manufacturer in the world to develop a pedestrian crash test dummy that reproduced the human body’s kinematics during vehicle-to-pedestrian collisions

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Preview: 2010 Honda Civic hatchback

August 25th 2008 00:45

Ladies and Gentlemen: This is what the all-new UK-built 2010 Honda Civic hatchback is apparently going to look like. According to AutoExpress, these exclusive shots show how the popular hatch will look when the next generation Civic hits showrooms in 2010

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Honda FCX Clarity Hydrogen Car Hits Hollywood

August 22nd 2008 00:15

Jamie Lee Curtis takes delivery of the Honda FCX Clarity

At least 200 customers in the US and Japan have begun leasing the Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen car over the next three years and among the first customers are Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis and her filmmaker husband Christopher Guest who are both advocates of a greener lifestyle

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