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And the Most-Frequently Stolen Car in the US is…

Honda may now be caught in war of words with Consumer Reports over the results of its test drive of the 2012 Civic sedan, but the Japanese firm's models continue to be preferred by a…certain type of drivers.

According to the latest findings of The National Insurance Crime Bureau [NCIB], the 1994 MY Accord was the most frequently stolen car in the US in 2010 for the third year in a row. The not-for-profit organization stated that the reasons can be found in the car’s weak security systems and the demand for used parts.

New 2012 Civic Hits Rock Bottom in Consumer Reports Test, Honda Says it Disagrees

Usually new or redesigned models fare better in car reviews than their predecessors. Technology moves on during the lifespan of a model, automakers learn from their mistakes and improve their production methods, while the competition gets better forcing everyone else to improve etc.

However, that’s not the case with the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic LX, or at least that's what Consumer Reports states in its latest test of the Japanese model.

According to Consumer Reports (CR), the highest ranking small sedan for many years and a Top Pick in five of the last 10 years has in its latest iteration dropped too low to even earn a “Recommended” tag!

Honda Mugen CR-Z RR Study: New Photos

Here's a new set of photos of the Honda CR-Z Mugen RR competition study that made its debut alongside the more production ready CR-Z Mugen Concept at the beginning of July in the Moving Motor Show area at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

While the CR-Z Mugen was designed and built by "MUGEN EURO" based in the UK, the more hardcore RR model is the work of the firm's Japanese division.

Scoopsters Film 2012 Honda CR-V Prototype on the Road

Last time we wrote about the 2012 Honda CR-V, it concerned a prototype, a blogger and four-vehicle accident – not the best of news for the Japanese company. Now, thanks to the Honda-loving crew over at Temple of Vtec and scoopster Brenda Priddy, we have video footage of the next-generation CR-V crossover testing on the road.

The spied 2012 CR-Vs are wearing less camouflage than usual with only the front and parts of the rear end wrapped up in black plastic.

New JDM Honda CR-Z "α Black Label" with Limited Edition…Yellow Hue

For some automakers such as Porsche and BMW, a black edition version of one of their cars means everything is finished in black, for others including Mazda and Holden, it's more like a secondary trim color.

Honda's CR-Z "α Black Label" ("Alpha Black Label") can be classed in the second category as the Japanese market only edition of the hybrid sports coupe justifies its name only through the color choices inside and to a lesser extent, the darker shade of the alloy wheels.

European Market 2012 Civic and CR-V to be built at Honda’s UK Plant

Honda announced today that it will manufacture the new Civic hatchback and the next generation of the CR-V SUV at its Swindon plant in the UK

The five-door hatchback version of the new Honda Civic, which we previewed earlier today (see here), is designed exclusively for Europe and will only be built in Swindon. The Civic was first introduced in 1972, and is now in its ninth generation. It will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Honda Teases European 2012 Civic Hatchback with Photos and Video

The ninth generation Civic hatchback for the European market will soon make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September but Honda has provided us with a sneak peak of the five-door model with photos of a camouflaged prototype and a video explaining the changes under the body.

The Civic hatchback has been designed exclusively for Europe and will continue to be a separate model from the North American four-door sedan and two-door coupe variants with which it shares the same name.

Blogger Crashes into 2012 Honda CR-V

Car accidents, be they fender benders or more serious crashes can happen to anyone and anywhere, but what's special about this incident is that it involves a prototype of the upcoming 2012 Honda CR-V, which was recently previewed with a thinly disguised concept study.

We're not quite sure how it happened, but the collision that took place in California involved four vehicles amongst which the 2012 CR-V test mule, a Lexus RX and a Toyota Highlander.

U.S. Administration Reduces 2025 CAFE Target to 54.5MPG, Gains Support from 5 Automakers

The Obama administration has, according to White House sources who wish to remain anonymous, the support of no less than five big automakers in its bid to reduce Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and CO2 emissions in the US until 2025.

The five major manufactures that will support the new CAFE target are, according to the aforementioned sources, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Honda and Hyundai.

2012 Honda Ridgeline gains New Sport Trim

As you probably expected after the introduction of the 2012 Pilot, Honda also announced the first details on its updated for the new model year Ridgeline pickup truck.

The big news is the addition of a new member to the Ridgeline family called Sport that supposedly targets customers looking for more personalized and slightly sinister looks.

Official: Honda Announces 2012 CR-V Concept, on Sale in America by the End of 2011, and in Europe in Fall 2012

An online leak resulted to a photo of Honda's 2012 CR-V Concept appearing on the internet earlier today, but now the Japanese carmaker has given in and released a high-resolution image as well as initial information on the crossover model.

Honda said that the concept will make its first public outing at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California, in September 2011, and go on sale in North America by the end of the year, and in Europe in Autumn 2012. This means we will probably see the final production model at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

2012 Honda Pilot Goes Under the Knife, gets a New Face

Tis' the season for changes at Honda. After the news on the 2012 CR-V Concept that previews the soon-to-be-launched production model, yet another official photograph of a new Honda model is making the internet rounds. This time it is the redesigned 2012 Pilot SUV.

The facelift comes three years after the introduction of the second generation Pilot in 2008. The most noticeable change is the brand-new and simpler looking three-slate front grille that replaces the oddly styled fascia of the outgoing model.

2012 Honda CR-V Concept: First Official Photo Leaked Onto the Web

Circulating around the internet today is an official photograph of the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept that previews the production model that is scheduled to follow by the end of the year.

In June, Honda had announced that it would present a new generation of its popular compact crossover model; however, the Japanese company had not disclosed any specific details on the vehicle other than it would sport a "new design inside and out, new features and new possibilities".

Honda Odyssey Wears its Carlashes to the Beach

Truth to be said, the third generation of the Honda Odyssey is about as exciting to look at as a bowl of cheerios. And no, adding carlashes will definitely not change our view on the Japanese minivan’s styling or rather, the lack of it. Read more »

Video: Honda’s CR-Z Mugen Special Driven by Fifth Gear

A few weeks ago at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Honda unveiled a concept study of the hybrid CR-Z prepared by Mugen’s European division.

The fettled CR-Z retained the regular model’s mechanical hardware including the IMA electric motor and the 1.5-liter gasoline engine, but the upgraded internals and the addition of a supercharger increased its performance by more than 50% over the normal model, to 200+ horsepower and 215 Nm (158.6 lb/ft).

Rising Yen won’t Hurt Nissan’s Sales, says Ghosn

Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, has predicted that Japan’s second biggest carmaker will achieve its sales targets, despite the yen’s 9.6% climb over the US dollar in the past year. However Ghosn admitted that the strength of the Yen may cause problems: “The high yen is definitely a headwind. What I worry about is not just Nissan, but Japanese manufacturers losing their motivation to maintain production in Japan”. Read more »

Toyota and Honda want to Win Back Sales Share from Hyundai Sonata with New Models

Not too long ago, if someone told you that a South Korean model would challenge America’s best selling sedan, the Toyota Camry, you would have probably laughed in his or her face.

Needless to say, a lot has changed over the past few years with Hyundai and in particular its latest Sonata sedan, not only challenging, but this past May even surpassing the Camry in U.S. sales for the first time in history.

Of course, the fact that Toyota’s production capabilities were seriously affected by the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan, played a significant role in Hyundai’s accomplishment.

Race-Prepped Honda Mugen CR-Z RR Concept Ready for Track Action

The almost production ready Honda Mugen CR-Z Concept wasn’t the only product from the Japanese automaker’s in-house tuning company to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Along with the street-legal CR-Z Concept Mugen also brought along a competition version bearing the ‘RR’ moniker. The conceptual Mugen CR-Z RR sports a more dynamic aero package comprising of bespoke parts such as the wider front and rear bumpers with air-vents, side skirts, a rear diffuser and larger rear wing.

2011 Honda CR-Z High Technology Performance

The 2011 Honda CR-Z Is Body compact and simple Honda Integrated Motor Assist IMA system adds power and efficiency with an electric motor. The CR-Z’s 1.5-liter, 16-valve i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine combines with an electric motor to provide 122 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque6 (123 lb-ft CVT). Perfect for driving in the city, the IMA’s instantaneous torque at low rpm means quick off-the-line acceleration. The 2011 Honda CR-Z is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports coupe, available in 6 trims, ranging from the Base 6M to the... read more EX CVT w/ Navigation. The Base 6M is equipped with a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 122-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 31-mpg in the city and 37-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The EX CVT w/ Navigation is equipped with a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 122-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 35-mpg in the city and 39-mpg on the highway.

2011 Honda CR-Z

The world’s first 6-speed production hybrid, CR-Z’s sporting credentials include a 6-speed manual transmission a claim true of very few sport coupes, much less hybrids. at 37 combined mpg (35 city/39 highway), the CVT-equipped CR-Z is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road today. Not far behind is the manual- transmission model, which gets an EPA-rated 31 city/37 highway/34 combined mpg. Equally impressive is the AT-PZEV emissions rating in states that adhere to California Air Resource Board (CARB) Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations.

The 2011 Honda CR-Z isn’t just a means to get from point A to point B. This is a car designed to create an emotional bond with its driver. And its interior is a place you’ll want to return to over and over again. The thick, leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel (EX) adds to the performance attitude of the interior. The combination of the tilt and telescopic steering column with the seat-height adjustment means you will undoubtedly find the perfect driving position.

2011 Honda CR-Z

The interior design draws inspiration from numerous sources. The instrument panel and gauges borrow cues from fighter jets and touch-screen mobile devices. There’s even a dash of 3-D. The result is simultaneously cutting-edge yet classically simple.The new 2011 Honda CR-Z technology designed to enhance the driving experience. The controls and gauges allow you to keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the next apex. The USB Audio Interface can read flash drives loaded with MP3 or Windows Media (WMA) music files. Plug in your compatible MP3 player to listen to your music and keep the device fully charged. The USB Audio Interface can read flash drives loaded with MP3 or Windows Media (WMA) music files. Plug in your compatible MP3 player to listen to your music and keep the device fully charged.

Stylish, lightweight and durable, the textured-aluminum pedals found on EX models are optimally positioned for heel/toe downshifting. How many hybrids can say that? Bluetooth Hands Free Link on EX models keeps you connected to those who matter most. Aanswer cell- phone calls without taking your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. The CR-Z includes a 160-watt audio system with 6 speakers, while EX models kick it up to a whopping 360 watts with 7 speakers, including an 8" subwoofer. The available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System (EX) is renowned for being fast and intuitive. And something you’ll find you just can’t live without. The voice-recognition feature recognizes numbers, street names and cities, in addition to more than 600 voice commands.

2011 Honda CR-Z

What mode are you in? Ssometimes you don’t know until you get behind the wheel. That’s why the CR-Z gives you the choice. Efficient driving may not come naturally, especially if you’re driving a car that likes to zip around corners as easily as the CR-Z. Eco Aassist provides real-time feedback so drivers can adapt their habits to consume less fuel and take advantage of regenerative braking. The available Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) allows you to drive the CR-Z more like a conventional automatic but also offers another pulse-quickening way to change gears. Using the paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel, the driver can shift through seven simulated gear ratios at will.

The New 2011 Honda CR-Z is committed to providing safety for everyone – that means crash protection not only for our own drivers and passengers, but also for the occupants of other vehicles, and injury mitigation for pedestrians. We are dedicated to identifying and implementing advanced designs and features that help enhance the safety of vehicles on the road. The side curtain airbag module is positioned along the side of the headliner.In the event of a sufficient side impact, this system will activate to help provide protection for all occupants.

2011 Honda CR-Z Interior

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) helps sense oversteer or understeer in an emergency situation, and then adjusts brake pressure at each wheel and/or reduces engine power to help restore driver control.
advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions by utilizing a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger are protected by advanced front airbags that incorporate dual-stage, multiple-threshold technology. If deployed, these airbags are capable of being inflated at different rates, depending on crash severity, seat-belt usage and/or other factors. Iin

The Brake Aassist feature helps apply full braking in some emergency situations, and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) can distribute brake force among the four wheels based on how much load each wheel is bearing.

The expandable cargo area has up to 25.1 cubic feet of stowage. The rear cargo console behind the front seats provides a quick place to store things like a computer case. Folding the console hides these items while also creating a flat floor for transporting larger objects. a low center of gravity, wide tread and a compact overall height contribute to the 2011 CR-Z’s excellent handling. These virtues, together with specially tuned independent front and torsion-beam rear suspension, combine for an invigorating blend of agility, stability and ride quality.

Vehicle information is displayed within the Multi-Iinformation Display (MID) and can be toggled through by pressing the button on the steering wheel or on the instrument panel. The data includes:
• IMA system power flow indicator • Eco Guide and Eco Sscoring • Digital fuel-mileage indicators • A average fuel economy, average speed and elapsed time indicators • Miles-to-empty indicator • Exterior temperature indicator. The All Models New 2011 Honda CR-Z Prices MSRP $19,345 - $23,355.

2011 Honda Odyssey Best Concept and Performance 2012

The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights – a first for any Odyssey. They cast a longer, brighter beam to help light up the night when you’re traveling on dark roads (Touring Elite). Other vehicles will have a harder time sneaking up, since the Odyssey features a blind-spot information system (BSI) that notifies the driver of any vehicle detected in its blind-spot area. It’s the first-ever offering of a blind-spot system on any Honda.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L and above models feature a rear camera with guidelines. It not only helps you see what’s behind you, but also helps when backing into tight spaces. On navigation-equipped models, a multi-view rear camera offers three views: normal, wide and straight down.

Every Odyssey is equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) for brisk acceleration as well as maximized mpg. Combine that with a new 6-speed automatic transmission, and Odyssey Touring models achieve up to 28 highway mpg. It’s the kind of efficiency most vans only dream of. The 2011 Honda Odyssey LX is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 248-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The Touring Elite is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 248-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey Safety Standard front, front side and side curtain airbags can help reduce the likelihood of injuries in a collision. The side curtain airbags have a sensor that can detect a rollover, and then deploy the airbags. And the front passenger’s side airbag comes equipped with the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) to help prevent airbag deployment if a small-statured passenger is out of position and in the airbag’s path of deployment.

The Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure is a Honda-exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection as well as crash compatibility in frontal collisions. By dispersing crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle, less force is transmitted to the passenger compartment.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system helps sense oversteer or understeer and brakes individual wheels and/or reduces engine power to help keep you on your intended course. VSAa is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.

Brake Assist, a component of the anti-lock braking system (ABS), helps apply full braking force in some emergency situations. Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) helps balance braking forces depending upon dynamic loading.

The third row has room for three adult passengers and three beverage holders. A fold-down center armrest makes it cozier for two (Touring models). On vans equipped with a rear entertainment system, there’s a 115-volt power outlet and A/V inputs. In this van, taking the back seat is a pleasure. The second row features a center seat that can accomplish a multitude of tasks. It’s now wide enough for a child seat, and can slide forward, putting the child seat within easy reach of a front passenger. Fold down the seatback, and it becomes a food or beverage tray. And the two second-row outboard seats can slide left or right. The resulting “wide mode” creates either more comfort for passengers, or more room for two additional child seats in the second row.

The Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System1 features a 9-inch LCD screen, and is standard on Touring models and available on EX-L models. All entertainment systems can be controlled by
a remote that stores securely overhead. Rear passengers will also find dedicated storage areas
for their handheld games and other electronics.

The Honda DVD Ultrawide Rear Entertainment System2 just might be as good as your own home theater. Play a DVD, plug in a camera or do both at the same time. And a true 5.1 surround sound system completes the mobile movie-theater experience (Touring Elite).

Rear passengers don’t ask for much. Just make them super comfortable, and give them an easy way in and out. To that end, we located the power sliding door switch right where a second-row sitter would expect to find it. The position of the second-row walk-in levers makes getting to the third row simple, while recline levers offer a quick way to ease back. And there’s one more convenience: a trash-bag ring, sized to use shopping bags.

The driver and front passenger get the royal treatment, too. The all-new Odyssey features more soft-touch surfaces for a more sophisticated feel. The driver settles into a seat with 10-way power adjustment, including power lumbar support (EX and above), while the passenger enjoys 4-way power adjustment and the heated seats get up to a comfortable temperature quickly (EX-L and above).

The third generation Japanese built Odyssey was the first full redesign of the Odyssey since its introduction in 1995. Going on sale in Japan in late 2003, and in Australia and many other countries in 2004, it continued with a 5-door body style, with a much sleeker, lower, and more car-like appearance. For the first time cruise-control appeared on the JDM Odyssey. The 4WD version has received the new DPS system. The seat folding mechanism was changed again. The height of the new Odyssey was lower than ever designed with multi-level parking in mind, particularly for Japan. The new Odyssey came with the Honda K24A i-VTEC engine, a 2.4 L unit producing 160 hp (119 kW); this was the same engine used in the CR-V and Accord. A 4WD version (RB2) came only with an automatic transmission, while the 2WD version came only with a continuously variable transmission, except Absolute.

The V6 engine was dropped completely. Instead, a 200 hp (149 kW) forced variant of the K24A engine was adopted for the sporty Absolute version (190 hp (142 kW) with 4WD), which was only equipped with an automatic transmission both the 2WD & 4WD variants. The sales for the fourth generation of the Odyssey in the JDM market started October 17, 2008. Honda will create the 2009 and 2010 JDM Odyssey on the same platform as the 2008, keeping many of the 5 door body style and a four cylinder engine.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey Price MSRP: $27,800 - $43,250

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