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No Flash For Honda This Year In Detroit!
In year’s past an unveiling of a company’s new model has been nothing short of something right out of Team America. Flashy lights, lasers, busty booth babes, and heavy metal blaring, have all been components of a press extravaganza for a new model. Because of the state of current business conditions, there will be no […]
Read More »L.A. AUTO SHOW: 2010 Mazda 3, Honda Insight, Touareg TDI, Seinfeld at Boxster/Cayman release and Germans love the word "efficient".
Here’s the straight poop on what’s happening at the Los Angeles Auto Show…
Read More »2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Review: Honda's gas sipper goes upscale
Honda Civic Hybriid Consumer Reviews Honda Civic Hybrid Overview Honda Civic Hybrid Photo Gallery Honda Civic Hybrid Specs By Alex Kramer Pros: Impressive gas mileage Capable chassis and suspension Luxurious leather interior Elegant navigation/stereo system Cons: Meager acceleration Mild hybrid = no silent running Squeal-happy tires Lack of rear folding seats Introduction For over 30 […]
Read More »Financial Pearl Harbor Continues: GM Oct. sales down 45%
In what Warren Buffet has dubbed a “Financial Pearl Harbor”, the American economy has suffered yet another devastating blow with the latest October sales reports from automakers. It is now being considered the worst sales performance for automakers in a quarter century. General Motors – Today reported a 45 percent decline in U.S. sales, with light truck sales leading the […]
Read More »Smart ForTwo and VW Diesels Are Among Top-10 Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles
The EPA and Energy Department issued the 2009 fuel economy guide. The overall fuel economy leader is no surprise. It’s the Toyota Prius, rated at 48 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway. The new additions to the top 10 list this year are the Smart ForTwo convertible and coupe and Volkswagen Jetta […]
Read More »2008 Honda Fit Sport Review – Small on the outside but incredibly big on the inside
Review by Twain Mein | Photos by Derek Mau Pros: Good gas mileage Excellent handling Incredible amount of interior space with ingenious packaging Great value for the money Cons: Real-world gas mileage was disappointing Lack of power Noisy engine
Read More »2009 Honda Pilot Review – Honda's 8-passenger SUV
Honda Pilot Consumer Reviews Honda Pilot More Expert Reviews 2009 Honda Pilot Photo Gallery 2009 Honda Pilot Specs By Holly Roberts Pros: LOVE the white dials/background on the instrument panel Really decent acceleration Comfortable front seats and the lumbar support is really NICE XM® Satellite Radio Built-in Bluetooth® Cons: Square shape is great for making […]
Read More »Early Delivery of New 2009 Honda Fit Go On Sale August 26 at Dealerships
Strong demand for fuel-efficient sub-compact cars in North America prompted Honda to speed up production of the redesigned 2009 Fit. The 2009 Fit will arrive in dealerships Tuesday, Aug. 26. Honda’s earlier plans were for the updated Fit to arrive Oct. 1. “We basically increased supply as much as we could to meet demand, and […]
Read More »First Impressions: 2008 Honda Fit (gets 39 mpg)
Initial impressions of the Honda Fit: The car is nimble and fun to drive Can make tight U-turns in a flash 2nd row Magic Seats™ fold flat more ways than a spider has legs creating a versatile cargo area Good low-end torque from 0 – 35 gives the Fit a snappy off-the-line launch 5-speed automatic […]
Read More »2008 Honda Element Review – More Bounce to the Ounce
Honda Element Consumer Reviews Honda Element Overview 2008 Honda Element Photo Gallery 2008 Honda Element Specs By Gary Chan Pros Torquey engine Nimble Rigid structure Cons Hop around rear Gas mileage Notchy shifter
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