2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

Hot news by Honda, its all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe will hit U.S. showrooms on August 24, 2010, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $19,250 plus a destination and handling charge of $750 for a total of $19,950 or about €16,275.

It is offered exclusively with a mild-hybrid drivetrain comprising of a 102HP 1.5-liter iVTEC 4-cylinder engine and a 20HP electric motor that deliver a combined output of 122HP and 128 lb-ft. of torque at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm with the standard six-speed manual gearbox and 123 lb-ft with the optional CVT that costs $650 and includes steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Interior equipped standard features on the base grade include an AM/FM/CD/USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry and cruise control.

In addition also at the EX grade adds a 360-watt AM/FM/CD high-power audio system with seven speakers including a subwoofer, Bluetooth, leather steering wheel and more. As an $1,800 option, Honda offers a Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition.

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2011 Honda Accord Sedan

The 2011 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe receive significant updates including improved fuel economy, enhanced exterior and interior styling. Accord offers a unique balance of style, performance, efficiency and value specific to each individual model.

The EPA fuel-economy ratings for Honda Accord 4-cylinder sedan models equipped with an automatic transmission improve by 2 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 3 mpg on the highway, for a city/highway rating of 23/34 mpg.

The 2.4-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder engine in the Honda Accord LX, LX-P and SE Sedans produces 177 horsepower. The available 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC® V6 engine produces 271-horsepower and takes advantage of Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology that can deactivate up to half of the cylinders while cruising to improve fuel economy.

The 2011 Honda Accord Sedan’s exterior expresses a more upscale and powerful presence with a new style for the front grille, front bumper and rear deck lid, along with a new wheel design.

Interior styling on Accord Sedan provides attainable luxury with generous standard equipment, world-class ergonomics and intuitive vehicle controls. The front seats are designed to provide generous lateral support and to complement the Honda Accord’s sporty side. The fold-down, rear seatback offers cargo-carrying versatility and also includes a lockable pass-through for long items like snow skis.

It is also equipped the most frequently used climate-control buttons are now positioned on the left side of the control stack, closer to the driver for ease-of-use, and less-frequently used buttons are now positioned on the right side. Vehicle clock adjustment is also made easier by more prominent control lettering.

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2010 Honda Civic Type R in Europe

The news is not good for Europe, due to forthcoming Euro V emissions regulations. Production of the Civic Type R for the European market will cease in October 2010, with sales ending during December.

To axe the Honda Civic Type R across most of Europe has been taken because the car does not currently meet the Euro 5 emission regulations. So, the introduction of Euro 5 means the Type R can only be sold up until the end of 2010 in markets where those rules apply.

As notification for Europe, the Honda Japanese firm is planning to bring together fans of its Type R models at a special event at Silverstone this month (22 August). Also announced lower pricing and better finance deals for the remaining Civic Type R models in the UK with the Type R GT now available at £19,495, which represents a saving of £2,230.

Civic Type R powered by a high-revving 2.0-liter four-cylinder i-VTEC with 201PS that maxes out at 8,000rpm, made its debut in concept form at the Geneva motor show in 2006 and in production guise at the Paris Auto Show the same year. The next generation of the Civic is due to make its debut in 2011, with a Type R model to be in the mix.

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