Back in the early 1990s when the Japanese auto business went sports auto crazy churning out designs like the 3rd generation Mazda RX-7, the Mitsubishi 3000GT, the Nissan 300ZX and Skyline GT-R, and the Toyota Supra, one particular vehicle stood out from the rest and that was the Honda / Acura NSX.

The NSX taught American and European car manufactures a lesson or two on how to develop a high-performance sports auto that not only looked very good but also was dependable and reasonably priced for what it had to provide.

The fact that it remained in production practically unchanged for 15 years from 1990 to 2005 is a testament to the innovation of its unique design.

We do not know if the Japanese carmaker will be in a position to repeat the success with the new NSX that is due in 2015 as an Acura in North America and as a Honda in the rest of the world, but the organization is undertaking its best to generate a connection in between the very first and 2nd generation model.

In the promo video that follows, you will find a lot more than 7 minutes really worth of film from both the authentic NSX and its successor which is previewed by

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The new Earth Dreams one.6-litre diesel engine will debut in the European Honda Civic hatch later this year. It produces 88kW and 300Nm, and promises class-leading fuel financial system.

Honda is however to reveal common consumption figures, but the company says CO2 emissions will be under 100g/km. The one.six-litre unit will also be the lightest diesel engine in its class, according to Honda.

The new engine is set to be the first in a household of new engines that will be released over the following three many years, all promising to offer you optimum fuel efficiency as properly as excellent functionality.

Also set to make its debut at Geneva is the European CR-V Prototype. The styling of the European CR-V – tweaked from the US edition – ought to be much more representative of the compact SUV that goes on sale in Australia later this year.

Limited details have been announced, though Honda says it will feature aggressive new styling, with deeper contours and bumpers that blend SUV abilities with smooth aerodynamic design. The production edition will go on sale in Europe in the course of the third quarter of this 12 months.

As a bonus highlight, Honda will show its edition of the NSX Notion, which was originally revealed as an Acura at last month’s Detroit motor display. It will function the same V6 hybrid engine package and SH-AWD (Super Dealing with All Wheel Drive) drivetrain as the Acura.

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Honda has just announced that in conjunction with Mugen and J.A.S. Motorsport, the brand will be getting into in to the World Touring Car Championship with a customized Civic.

Honda R&ampD will be making a customized motor, produced and maintained by Mugen. Advancement will be handled by J.A.S., and will base the model on the new Civic 5 door.

A direct injection 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine will electrical power the model, displaced at 1.6-liters.

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The automaker is aiming to enter the Championship as quickly as feasible, and is hopeful for this season, with a two auto team to comply with for ever 2013 race.

In addition, the Honda Racing British Touring Vehicle Championship group, a group of three-time champions, will be running a separate operation with the Team Dynamics version of the new Civic. This event is to kick off April 1.

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Honda’s Japanese YouTube channel released a new teaser video for the upcoming NSX supercar, and it is titled “2012 NSX”. So it is most likely only the Acura edition that’s going to take until finally 1025 to arrive, and we might get to see the new Honda NSX on the road a lot sooner than that. Honda took its sweet time creating this car, but it was effectively really worth it, because the new generation NSX is astonishing. You are not able to fault this vehicle, as it seems amazing, goes like stink, and simply because it is a hybrid it’s clean and efficient. If they price tag it like a Honda, then it will be the finest vehicle in the globe!

View the video after the jump. the first 5 minutes is about the outdated NSX and a bit dull, but bear with it.

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Honda Australia Director Mt Stephen Collins mentioned, “The iconic Civic nameplate is an Australian favourite. The ninth-generation Civic has undergone significant engineering development, with increased fuel effectiveness, smoother dealing with, enhanced driving dynamics, a smarter cockpit and Honda’s ECO assist technique.

“We are confident our clients will agree that the Civic is a brilliant package and delivers excellent worth for income. The Civic will be in dealerships in early March.”

The new Civic will be available in three variants – Vti-L, Sport and Hybrid.

The VTi-L will be powered by one.eight-litre i-VTEC engine creating 104kW and 174Nm of torque whilst the Sport gets a 2-litre i-VTEC engine establishing 114kW and 190Nm along with enhanced fuel financial system.

The Civic Hybrid also gets far more energy with a 1.5-liter i-VTEC powerplant mated with Honda’s newest Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), making 82kW and 172Nm. The upgraded IMA unit develops more power below challenging acceleration. One more benefit is that the technique is in a position to recharge the lithium-ion battery making use of the engine as well as regenerative braking technological innovation.

The Civic achieves a 5-star ANCAP safety rating and gets the following generation automobile stability technique (VSA), six airbags, ABS brakes with EBD, Honda’s G-Con technological innovation and Motion Adaptive Power Steering.

The new Civic also advantages from higher use of substantial-tensile steel during the body, which has meant much better ride and dealing with.

Normal Civic attributes across the model assortment include integrated Bluetooth with audio streaming, automated climate handle, cruise manage, intelligent multi-media show and iPod connectivity with steering wheel –mounted controls.

Upgrading to the Civic Sport adds leather seats, electric sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels and automatic windscreen wipers.

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The ninth-generation Honda Civic was rated ‘good’ for pedestrian protection – the highest attainable rating below the new criteria, which has been added to the overall ratings for 2012. It earned a pedestrian protection score of 27.54 points out of 36, and an all round occupant protection score of 34.91 out of 37.

The Hyundai Veloster three-door sports activities coupe attained an ‘acceptable’ rating for pedestrian protection – the second-highest rating – with a score of 17.74 out of 36. The Veloster carried out especially nicely in the occupant protection place, scoring 35.47 out of 37.

Electronic stability control (ESC), six airbags (dual front, side and curtains), ABS, EBD and brake help are common in the two automobiles. The Veloster gets front seatbelt reminders, even though the Civic gets reminders for both front and rear occupants.

ANCAP Chair Lauchlan McIntosh praised Honda on reaching the highest pedestrian protection rating.

“Pedestrian protection is an area that has not been properly addressed amongst the existing fleet so Honda has thrown out a challenge to other car suppliers,” he explained.

The Hyundai Veloster is now on sale in Australia whilst the Honda Civic sedan is due in neighborhood showrooms following month.

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A couple of days ago, we noticed a teaser of a Super Bowl XLVI industrial featuring Matthew Broderick. Honda these days confirmed that the commercial will be promoting the new 2012 Honda CR-V.

“Our main goal is to assistance the launch of the all-new CR-V, a pillar automobile in the Honda lineup, whilst representing the inherent enjoyable and youthfulness of the Honda brand,” said Tom Peyton, Honda brand manager, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Matthew’s Day off is a parody of the popular movie Ferris Bueller’s Day off. Honda says that the campaign is a integrated component of a new campaign that supports launch of the CR-V.

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“The campaign encourages the energetic, hip Gen-Y audience transitioning amongst their carefree twenties and their a lot more focused thirties to conquer their aspirations by finishing their personal ‘Leap Checklist,’” Honda explained in a statement.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Honda CR-V comes from a two.four liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine generating 185-hp with a optimum torque of 163 lb-ft. EPA rated fuel-financial system comes in at  23/31/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) for the 2WD model and  22/30/25 mpg for the AWD model. Costs begin at $ 22,995.

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The Honda group is not playing games with its Super Bowl spots this 12 months, that’s for certain. Right after recruiting Matthew Broderick to reprise his role as Ferris Bueller in the 2012 Honda CR-X ad, the Japanese firm’s premium brand Acura has hired its very own stars for its first ever Super Bowl look.

The new Acura spot for the upcoming NSX features comedian Jerry Seinfeld with Tonight Display host Jay Leno making a particular appearance towards the end of the commercial, the extended model of which you can see correct right after the break.

The ad reveals Jerry Seinfeld going to extremes to be capable to be the first 1 in line to purchase the Acura NSX hybrid sports activities vehicle (witnessed right here in idea guise) that’s scheduled to go on sale in 2015, only to be beaten in the end by Leno.

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So there is an fascinating new teaser out that capabilities Matthew Broderick and some have speculated that it could be for a new sequel to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Nonetheless, according to an exclusive on Jalopnik, the teaser is really for Honda.

Apparently, sources at Honda informed Jalopnik that the teaser is for Honda’s Super Bowl ad spot. And contemplating that the annual contest is just all around the corner with firms like Audi and Lexus out with teasers previously, it can make sense to securely presume that.

Examine out the teaser soon after the jump.

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Supply: Jalopnik

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