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 Honda HSV-010 GT Race Car Officially Announced for Super GT Series |
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Jan 18, 2010 - 11:23 AM - by Administrator
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Honda Racing has officially announced the HSV-010 GT will join Japan's Super GT racing series this year, releasing a huge selection of photos for those who just can't get enough of the car. Based on the discontinued NSX replacement (yup, we're still crying about it too), the HSV-010 is powered by a 3.4-liter V8 that makes 500-ish horsepower and 289 ft-lbs of torque. While the road car was expected to be powered by a V10 and get AWD, this race car is RWD and the V8 engine is thought to be a version of the V8 found in the Acura ARX ALMS cars.
Thanks to a stripped-down interior and bountiful use of carbon fiber, the HSV-010 weighs just 2,424 lbs.
The car will debut on May 20-21st during the season opener, with four cars expected to compete.
We'll keep our fingers crossed that a successful racing season might make Honda reconsider a road version of the car. Then again, the HSV-010 will be up against some very steep competition in the Super GT series, including several race-prepped Nissan GT-Rs.
More: Honda HSV-010 GT Race Car Officially Announced for Super GT Series on AutoGuide.com
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2010 Tokyo Auto Salon Coverage |
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Jan 15, 2010 - 10:55 AM - by Administrator
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Japan's equivalent to the SEMA Show, each year aftermarket companies show off their latest performance and tuning products at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
From the street to the track, companies like Blitz, HKS, JUN, 5Zigen, Volk and Veilside show off their latest products on some of the most wildly modified cars ever made.
And let's not forget the manufacturers. Most major OEMs set up shop at the Tokyo Auto Salon and display new models, concepts and race cars – including some very impressive Super GT cars. Many manufacturers will also use TAS to show off their latest in-house performance goodies, from brands like TRD, Mugen, NISMO and Ralliart.
More: 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon Coverage on AutoGuide.com
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Site Downtime Today!! 01/14/2010 |
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Jan 14, 2010 - 7:57 AM - by Administrator
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Hey D-Series Heads!
As a part of our ongoing improvements to the site, we will be moving the site to a newer, faster server today! During this time, the site will be down for approximately 2 hours. The downtime will happen sometime between 11am EST and 5pm EST. The site will be inaccessible during this time but a maintenance page will be up with any updates/delays. Thanks for your patience during the downtime and enjoy the site once it is back up on it's new server! Cheers!
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2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage |
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Jan 08, 2010 - 11:10 AM - by Administrator
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Subdued in 2009, America's most important auto show is back on track at the start of a new and more optimistic year. General Motors and Ford will take center stage with a long list of new and important products including the 2011 Ford Focus, 2011 Ford Mustang GT, Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, Buick Regal GS, GMC Granite Concept, Cadillac XTS Concept and Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. As for Chrysler, it doesn't have any press conference scheduled, but it will display a rebadged five-door hatchback from Fiat's Lancia brand, as well as a lineup of Fiat 500 models, including a convertible, electric version and a sporty Abarth model. Now under Fiat's wing, the Chrysler booth with also display amazing machines from both Ferrari and Maserati.
Other important vehicles debuting at the show include the Honda CR-Z Hybrid, a dedicated hybrid concept from Toyota, the 2011 BMW 3 Series, BMW Z4 sDrive35is, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, MINI Beachcomber Concept and the Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet.
There's sure to be plenty more as well, so check back often as we update this page with the latest breaking news from the Detroit Auto Show starting January 11th.
Plus: Don't forget to sign on to get email updates from AutoGuide.com's live coverage of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
More: 2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage on AutoGuide.com
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Honda New Small Concept Targets Emerging Markets, Headed to Production in 2011 |
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Jan 05, 2010 - 8:35 AM - by Administrator
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If there's one lesson the global economic crisis taught automakers, its that the need to diversify their products and not focus too much on the high return-on-investment established markets. Now there's plenty of talk about building low-cost cars for places like China, India and Brazil.
In a bid to grow with these emerging auto markets, Honda has just introduced the Honda New Small Concept at the Auto Expo show in New Delhi, India. With seating for five an a futuristic design, a production version of the concept is already on the way and will hit the market in 2011.
Honda says the new small-car will be, "beyond the expectations of customers in rapidly growing markets and offer it at an affordable price."
It is set to go on sale in India and Thailand, with sales likely expanding to other emerging markets after that.
More: Honda New Small Concept Targets Emerging Markets, Headed to Production in 2011 on AutoGuide.com
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2010 Detroit Auto Show Preview |
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Jan 04, 2010 - 1:50 PM - by Administrator
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The North American International Auto Show, hosted each year in Detroit, appears set to return to its former glory for 2010. Many of the automakers absent from last year will be displaying and introducing models, while fears of bankruptcy for the U.S. manufacturers have been realized and have now subsided thanks to generous government aid and the help of foreign partners, the cooperation of the unions and a lot of tough decisions.
Important debuts for the first auto show of 2010 include the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car, a Dedicated Hybrid Concept from Toyota, the BMW Z4 sDrive35i, the MINI Moke Concept and the 2011 Ford Mustang GT.
Read preview articles about the 2010 Detroit Auto Show on AutoGuide.com
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Leaked: Honda CR-Z Video Stills Slip Out |
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Jan 04, 2010 - 8:40 AM - by Administrator
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We've already seen several images of Honda's upcoming CR-Z thanks to a leaked company brochure and now we have more images of the hybrid "sports car" thanks to some leaked video stills. There's not a lot new here, but we do get to see several new angles. And while the photos are low quality, we can get a better idea of the futuristic (and busy) dash.
Powering the CR-Z is a more powerful version of Honda's IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) powerplant, which consists of a 112-hp and 107 ft-lbs of torque 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which is mated to an electric motor, producing an additional 14-hp and 57 ft-lbs of torque. Honda claims a 0-62 mph time of 9.7 seconds.
As for fuel-economy, the CR-Z is rated at 52/59 mpg (City/Highway) in the Japanese test cycle. Those numbers aren't expected to be nearly so high in North America once the EPA gets a hold of the CR-Z.
There's no official word, but Honda may debut the production version CR-Z at the Detroit Auto Show on January 11th.
More: Leaked: Honda CR-Z Video Stills Slip Out on AutoGuide.com
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Leaked: More Honda CR-Z Hybrid Photos Give Detailed Look at Interior, Engine |
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Dec 22, 2009 - 11:16 AM - by Administrator
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New photos of the Honda CR-Z have surfaced online, this time showing the new hybrid sports car's interior and engine. Inside the cabin looks quite premium and has a typically Honda design. The seats look extremely well bolstered, although head room doesn't exactly look plentiful. There are photos showing both the manual and automatic (likely CVT) shifters, as well as a LCD display screen and several images showing the speedometer and how it changes color to reflect the driving efficiency.
There's also a shot of the IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) powerplant, which consists of a 112-hp and 107 ft-lbs of torque 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which is mated to an electric motor, producing an additional 14-hp and 57 ft-lbs of torque. Honda claims a 0-62 mph time of 9.7 seconds.
As for fuel-economy, the CR-Z is rated at 52/59 mpg (City/Highway) in the Japanese test cycle. Those numbers aren't expected to be nearly so high in North America once the EPA gets a hold of the CR-Z.
There's no official word, but Honda may debut the production version CR-Z at the Detroit Auto Show on January 11th.
More: Leaked: More Honda CR-Z Hybrid Photos Give Detailed Look at Interior, Engine on AutoGuide.com
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Report: First Photos of Mugen-Tuned Honda CR-Z Leaked |
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Dec 10, 2009 - 8:44 AM - by Administrator
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Hot on the heels of a leaked brochure outlining the many details of Honda's upcoming CR-Z hybrid sports car, a similar brochure showing a modification package by famed Honda-tuner Mugen has appeared online.
No details on the kit have been confirmed but judging from the photo we're looking at a new aero package including front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a roof-mounted spoiler that really gives the CR-Z an aggressive look. A larger set of light-weight wheels is also a part of the package and we expect a few added goodies to also be included.
As for the CR-Z itself, we have learned that it will be powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) gasoline/electric setup with a 1.5-liter engine and electric motor. Engine power is 112-hp and 107 ft-lbs, while the electric motor kicks in 14-hp and 57 ft-lbs. With either a six-speed manual or CVT gearbox, the CR-Z can hit 62 mph in an unimpressive 9.7 seconds – just a tenth faster than the Prius.
Different driving modes will be available, including Eco, Normal and Sport. And while the CR-Z doesn't get sports car performance, it certainly does seem to get hybrid fuel economy. In the Japanese test cycle the car is rated at 52/59 mpg. At first this seems to put it way ahead of the Insight which is rated at 40/43 mpg in the U.S., but in Japan the Insight rates at between 61 and 70 mpg on the Japanese test cycle, meaning that the CR-Z is likely to come in below the Insight in terms of fuel economy.
We'll have to wait for the car's North American debut to get the official numbers.
More: Report: First Photos of Mugen-Tuned Honda CR-Z Leaked on AutoGuide.com
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Leaked: Honda CR-Z Revealed as Official Brochure Sneaks Out |
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Dec 08, 2009 - 3:41 PM - by Administrator
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Thanks to an official brochure that has slipped out, we now have our first glimpse at what the production version of Honda's upcoming CR-Z hybrid sports car looks like. We also have the specs.
As expected, little has changed from the concept version with the CR-Z taking design cues from the Insight, Civic Type-R hatchback and retaining the chopped-off rear made famous by the CRX.
Under the hood Honda will use its Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) gasoline/electric setup with a 1.5-liter engine and electric motor. Engine power is 112-hp and 107 ft-lbs, while the electric motor kicks in 14-hp and 57 ft-lbs. With either a six-speed manual or CVT gearbox, the CR-Z can hit 62 mph in an unimpressive 9.7 seconds – just a tenth faster than the Prius.
Different driving modes will be available, including Eco, Normal and Sport. There is still no word on what fuel economy numbers will be and it's not guaranteed that these specifications will carry over exactly to the North American spec model.
More: Leaked: Honda CR-Z Revealed as Official Brochure Sneaks Out on AutoGuide.com
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