2014 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas get boosted trim and MPG

Honda has outed a pair of alternative fuel Civic models for 2014, tapping hybrid and natural gas power to boost mileage to as much as 47mpg. The 2014 Civic Hybrid … Continue reading

Honda Concept Cars 3D Models: You Would Download a Toy Car

The new PS3 racing game Gran Turismo 6 lets players drive concept cars made expressly by automotive companies and other brands for the game. Honda is one of those companies, but it’s also using a newer form of technology to reach out to its fans. The Japanese automaker recently made 3D models of its concept cars available for download.

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As of this writing the Honda 3D Design Archives features five downloadable 3D models, headlined by the 2013 Acura NSX Concept. You can also download the Fuya-Jo, the FSR Concept, the Kiwami and the toaster-like Puyo from the website. Not familiar with any of those cars? Check out this video:

Man, I need to step my daydream game up. Drive your browser to Honda 3D Design Archives and download the models.

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Honda Looks To Tech To Prevent Speeding Cars From Hitting Pedestrians

honda-ev-chargerHave you played the game Carmageddon before? If you have answered in the affirmative, how did you find that particular title pan out? It was not too tasteful actually in my opinion, and there are far better games out there to play with. Honda, the Japanese automobile manufacturer, has come up with the first automatic braking system in the world which is capable of ensuring that a fast traveling vehicle of up to 60kph will be able to stop so that it will not end up colliding with a pedestrian. I am quite sure that Honda themselves are not the only ones working on implementing such technology, as other badges are doing it, too.

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    Honda Grom: City Commutes Should Always Be This Fun

    Honda Grom: City Commutes Should Always Be This Fun

    Pound for pound, there’s no bit of technology that made me happier last year than the brand new Honda Grom motorcycle. Is it cheating that it’s not strictly a gadget? I don’t care. Even if the Grom still breaks fast on old-fashioned dino juice, its diminutive size paired with 50-state street legality changed the way I think about city transit and my personal motive needs.

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    Honda Solar Power Compatible EV Charger Developed

    Honda Solar Power Compatible EV Charger DevelopedThe world has clearly moved on forward when it comes to lowering the amount of emissions for a greener planet that we can leave for our future generations. Honda too, has its fair share of experience with its hybrid ride, although it is not nearly as famous as that of its bitter rival, the Toyota Prius. Well, this time around, Honda has made its way to the spotlight by working on a normal speed EV charger that is able to garner its energy from the power of the sun, too, which would go some way in promoting the use of electric-powered vehicles.

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    All-new 2015 Honda Fit offers more power and improved fuel efficiency

    Honda has unveiled its all new 2015 Honda Fit compact car in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. The official unveil came after Honda teased the car last … Continue reading

    Google Is Taking Android to the Car With Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai

    Google Is Taking Android to the Car With Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai

    Google has just announced that it’s joining forces with Audi, GM, Honda, Hyundai and Nvidia to create the Open Automotive Alliance. In other words, it’s planning to take Android to the automobile.

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    2015 Honda Fit to debut at Detroit auto show next month

    Honda is teasing one of its important new compact car models. The car is the 2015 Honda Fit and it will debut next month in Detroit. The car will make … Continue reading

    Honda had highest fleet fuel economy for MY2012 reports EPA

    Each year the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA publishes a report that outlines the most and least fuel efficient automotive manufacturers on a fleet wide scale. The latest EPA report … Continue reading

    Honda teases all-new Ridgeline truck

    Honda has been building and selling its interesting Ridgeline truck since the vehicle debuted in the fall of 2005. Honda is now teasing the next generation Ridgeline truck that will debut within the next two years. Honda isn’t offering much in the way of details on the new truck. The only detail that Honda is […]