Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Honda Civic five-door continues to shed camo

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Honda Civic five-door hatchback spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

Honda debuted its 2012 Civic at this year's New York Auto Show, bringing the full suite of models to the Big Apple. But what about a five-door hatch? It's not quite ready, and not exactly confirmed for consumption the United States.

This Honda Civic five-door hatchback is wearing a hefty dose of camouflage, but black tape can't hide everything. No word yet on when we can expect the compact cruiser to ditch the camo, but we assume it won't be too far along, considering the rest of the American Civic family is already out in full unmasked force.

Currently, Honda has expressed no plans to bring the five-door hatch to the States. Would you jump at the offering of a Civic hatch here in the U.S.? Let us know in the Comments.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Mugen CR-Z sounds nice as it zooms toward Goodwood

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Mugen Honda CR-Z hits the road - Click above to watch the video after the break

If you belong to the camp that believes there's nothing wrong with the Honda CR-Z hybrid hatch that couldn't be cured with an extra few doses of power, Mugen is cooking up something special that may be just what your tastebuds ordered.

If current speculation holds true, the Mugen-modified CR-Z will put out around 200 horsepower, drop 110 pounds of pudge from its standard curb weight and see improvements made to the base car's brakes, wheels and tires. Sounds tasty, no?

Naturally, there's a body kit bolted in place that includes a new fascia, rocker panels, rear wing and what appears to be a carbon fiber hood. Inside are Recaro seats and plenty of white-faced gauges. Finally, as you'll see - or rather hear - in the video after the break, it also boasts some aural improvements courtesy of what we're guessing are substantial changes to the exhaust system along with the welcome addition of a supercharger.

We'll have to wait until Goodwood before we get all the details sorted out, but in the meantime, go ahead and get a sneak peek in the video after the break.

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Monday, June 6, 2011

"Walk Around" - Full Length Version

Wanna lead the start of an IZOD IndyCar® Race driven by an Indy 500 legend like Mario Andretti? Go to http://ShopHonda.com to enter Honda's Fastest Seat in Sports Sweepstakes for your chance to win this incredible experience! NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. 18 years and older. Ends 8/4/11 at 11:59 p.m. ET. To enter and for Official Rules, including prize descriptions visit http://automobiles.honda.com/shop/IndyCar-sweepstakes.aspx. Void where prohibited.
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The Sounds of Civic - "Sunshine" by Freewill Luminous

Drive away in a brand new Civic, play a live gig on the Civic Tour and get $2,500 in music gear from Sam Ash for creating an original song inspired by the new Civic lineup. California-based artist FreeWill Luminous wrote a little something about sunshine and driving in a Honda Civic. Check out his example for our Sounds of Civic songwriting competition and visit http://www.facebook.com/hondacivic to enter your own submission for a chance to win!
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Honda FCX Clarity at the Torrance Hydrogen Fueling Station

Watch the FCX Clarity refuel at the world's first pipeline-supplied hydrogen station located in Torrance, California. Stephen Ellis from Honda explains why the forecast is good for hydrogen.For more about the hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity, visit http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/
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Honda Associates Join Alabama Tornado Relief Efforts

On April 27, 2001, tornadoes devastated the state of Alabama. In response, the associates of Honda Manufacturing of Alabama organized a number of relief efforts. On May 16, nearly 100 Honda associates visited Concord, a hard-hit area near Birmingham, to help clear debris.
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2012 Honda Civic "To Each their Own" :15

Five very different characters get ready to leave for work in the morning, each in a different Civic model.For more about the 2012 Civic, visit http://civic.honda.comSong: "Introducing" by Snake & Jet's Amazing Bullit Band
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Honda hopes Civic will inspire you to write a song

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Honda is casting the Sounds of Civic social media-based contest as a fun way for you to whip up a little song and possibly win a 2012 Honda Civic of your own. You might accept it at face value, or you may see it as a contrived and cynical attempt at being current and/or relevant. If the ninth-generation Honda Civic excites you into musical rapture, great, submit your song on the Honda Civic Facebook page before June 5th.

Honda has faith in your song-writing abilities. "We know our talented fans will show off their skills and submit some great Civic-inspired tunes," says Steve Center, American Honda Motor Company's Vice President of National marketing Operations.

Once the submission window closes, voting begins and runs through July 17th. Eight finalists will be chosen to receive $2,500 in music gear from Sam Ash music stores. The single finalist that receives the most votes will get the car, which could be a handy way to get to Los Angeles to perform as part of the 2011 Honda Civic Tour.

Honda has solicited songs from several artists already, and you can find them on the Honda Civic Facebook page and the Honda YouTube channel. Pointing Twitter at the #soundsofcivic hashtag can also help keep you updated. Check it out, brush up on your scales and arpeggios and have at it with your own composition. Check out the press release after the jump.

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