The largest car market of China loves large, brawny SUV models. Thus, all the car manufacturing majors of the world are eyeing to make profits in the Chinese car market by catering to the high demands of the huge large SUV thirst of the Chinese car buyers. All the Japanese car majors are always most interested in the Chinese market, and it is very apparent that Honda Motor is also very eager to please its Chinese customers.

This time around, Honda Motors is going to add to its lineup a flagship crossover model named as the Honda UR-V. The new UR-V is scheduled to make its debut at the 2016 Beijing motor Show which is going to take place by the end of April. This premium SUV model will be most probably be based on the Concept D that was displayed at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show. This new flagship SUV model is the result of a joint venture of a Chinese partner named Dongfeng and Honda Motor.

Honda Motor has already applied for registering the trademark of the Honda UR-V premium SUV in China. The new Chinese-Japanese Crossover model is most likely to hit the car market of China in the last quarter of this current calendar year of 2016. The new Honda UR-V flagship SUV model will be coming with midsized dimensions and will be a little larger than the existing compact SUV Honda CR-V, but it will not be as flashy and massively aggressive like the Concept D in terms of the design language. The production version of the new upcoming Honda UR-V SUV model will be flaunting a toned down design language which will be more practical as well as good looking.

The new UR-V will be flaunting a contemporary premium styling like most of the premium Honda vehicle models. The crossover/SUV model will be boasting of very aggressive design along with a highly stylized front fascia. The SUV concept comes with a very stylish tapering roofline, mammoth 21 inch stylish alloy wheels, beefy wheel arches and immense skirts. The rear design of the SUV flaunts great styling features including very eye-catching C-shaped LED tail lights and a very boldly styled rear bumper. The vehicle concept also gets a pretty looking spoiler that protrudes out.

According to the latest reports, the new upcoming Honda UR-V will be packing in a 2.4 liter and a 2.0 liter petrol mill under its hood. The engines will be skillfully mated to will a 6 speed automatic transmission gearbox to transfer the generated power to the front wheels of the vehicle. The top of the range model are also expected to come with all wheel drive system. The report has also added by saying that the UR-V will be tagged in the range of 250,000 Yuan to 425,000 Yuan.

Chinese manufacturer, Dongfeng has already launched the Honda CR-V and XR-V in China in collaboration with Honda Motor and the UR-V will be the third model.

Japanese car makers are highly acclaimed for their out of the box thinking and mind boggling innovations. Like the Japanese car mammoth Toyota, Honda too is known for its highly unconventional innovations as well as technological prowess with which the car maker wishes to change the future of mobility system for the better. Hence, Honda Motor has yet again come up with something which will draw the attention and interest of the onlookers.

Honda Motor is going to introduce its new vehicle concept model that is part car and part motorcycle at the soon to be held 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. This new car-bike amalgamation from the house of Honda will debut as a great concept model to draw the attention of the audience at the auto show. This new Honda concept looks similar to a go-kart and also should work in a similar manner. The car-bike amalgamation concept gets equipped with a 999 cc motor which is used in the Honda MotoGP race motorcycle models. This engine is inspired by the Honda RC213V and is mounted centrally on the concept vehicle model. The engine is able to produce a max power output of 215 bhp while also offering a peak torque figure is around 110.4 Nm. These amazing power figures should make the tiny vehicle really powerful and spritely.

This new Honda go-kart like concept model is just about 119 inches in length and has a width of around 71 inches and has a height of 38 inches. The vehicle lacks a dashboard and all such conventional things that are found on a car. It just offers a steering wheel to the driver and gets a glass panel which offers the instruments. The concept is also extremely light weighing just about 900 lbs and should be able to race with the winds. If produced in reality it targets those people who like the ride of a motorcycle along with the maneuverability and handling offered a car. The vehicle’s cockpit is also open so it offers more bike-like free feel.

This new Honda vehicle concept surely looks more like an evolved bike rather than a car. This product design came out from an in-house design competition and was envisaged by the Honda designers in Wako, Japan. The concept draws inspiration from the RA272 Formula One race car which was the first Japanese car to win an F1 race back in the year 1965.

However, this project has very less probabilities of hitting the actual production line, as it offers no driver safety provisions. Nevertheless, this concept showcases the innovative thing and great designing capabilities of the Japanese designers.

The Honda cars are not only highly acclaimed in the global car markets, but in the Indian market as well. The vehicles from this Japanese company are getting more popular with the passage of time in India. Honda Cars India offers great popular cars including the Honda City, Amaze, Brio, Mobilio and the recently launched new generation Jazz.

The famous car producer company from Japan, The Honda is once again in the limelight due to its one more model S660. The company had displayed beautiful images of the model S600 in 2013 Tokyo Auto Show and now it is all set to hit the roads of Japan. Yes, this little three cylinder model which is a successor of Beat will be available in the domestic market in Japan only. As per the available information it is not going to hit markets such as the UK.

Previously the Honda fans had seen this model in images only, but now one can have it in reality but only if one is in Japan. It is known as Honda S660 roadster. The fans of the Honda will definitely be sad as it is not to be launched in the global market. The micro roadster is a known successor of nineties Honda Beat. This model was like a combination of Suzuki Cappuccino and Daihatsu Copen which are famous models in Kei car category.

This model is a famous model before its launching. Hence, a question arises why is it so famous? The answer to this is very much available with the company. But before that, one must understand the factors behind the popularity of the model. The Japan’s Kei- Jidosha has some limit as it cannot be longer than 3.4, and wider than 1.48m. It has 660cc engine. Hence, here one can have two-thirds scale variant of its NSX which is a new model. The cockpit is much focused for the driver and it has three cylinder turbo engine of 660cc which supplies the power to the model. The model has a six-speed manual transmission. One may not require a seven-speed CVT, which is with a floppy – paddle. Or one may also not prefer Caterham 160 which is also of the more or less same size as per the S660 development engineers’ team of the company.

The model S660 is a beautiful model with some lucrative features. It has an engine of 63bhp only and the car is also of only 830kg in weight. The structure of the model is designed with frames of aluminum and steel which makes it stronger than the previous version. It has 45-55 ratio of front and rear which helps to have easy turning. It has also the canvas roof, which can offer a better riding experience. As per the company there will be 800 units produced which will be priced at £11,000 however, yet the production has not gone over 660.

Knowing the features of the model S660 there will be people who like to purchase one of the model, but they will be disappointed as it is not rolled out in other markets except the Japan. Though the company is trying to push the sales in other markets also but there are some features which are not able to pass the regulations of other markets. So till then it will be available in local market only.

There are a number of auto show organized in various parts of the world. One more famous auto show is going to held which is known as Shanghai Motor Show. This auto show will be held in the end of the month of April.

As per the market sources the famous Japanese car manufacturer Honda is awaiting this auto show as it is planning to display one of its new model Crossover concept. Though there is not much information available on this model as the company has disclosed much of the fact, but as it is coming from Honda’s plant market has very good expectations of the model which can come up with many new features. The Honda has a history of providing new features in its various models which are innovated in its research and development wing. According to experts, this model is particularly designed for the Chinese market only.

As per the reliable sources who have claimed that this model has been seen by them the model is a bit improved version of CR-V. It is some more straight with the edges and has a good driver cabin space. It looks like Kia soul, but cannot be said as exactly look alike. Though the experts and competitors also eager to see this model, but much time is not left when this model will be officially displayed by the company. The Honda is going to show all-new concept model at the Auto Show Shanghai 2015.

The Honda will display the model which is produced by Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. The best part is this model is particularly designed keeping in view the Chinese market only. No doubt there will be other models also from the company such as City which has got a complete makeover, New CR-V which is available with marvelous new features and many more.

The Honda is currently in such a phase in the Chinese market that it needs to make a little more effort to have a strong hold on the market and have an edge over the competitors. The Chinese market is also at present struggling a bit so far as auto sector is concerned. Hence, the company also will need to have more and concentrated efforts to roll out the Crossover in a positive sentiment so that the expectations which are associated with the company from the model can be fulfilled at the earliest.

It is only a few days the future of the model will be known to the company as well as the market. However, according to the internal sources of the company, it is much confident in the performance of this model in the Chinese market and support the company to have a better position as well as encourage for the future plans and models to launch in this Asian sub-continent biggest auto market. The company has introduced many new features in the Crossover model that can make its name appropriate.

Car technology has progressed rapidly; companies all over the globe are developing eco-friendly systems. The vision behind the innovation of advanced environmentally friendly cars is to reduce emission and improve efficiency. Honda is among the big players in the eco-friendly car world.

Honda FCV Concept

Green cars may seem to be the biggest advancement, but technology has progressed at a break-through level, and it has resulted in the possibility of a self driven car. Honda along with Toyota and Nissan are the pioneers to emphasize on self-driven car technology. The news was confirmed by local media and officials.

We are living in an era where technology has progressed to unbelievable levels, and also the world is moving at a faster pace than ever before. These factors have resulted in the concept of self-driven car; employees have so many tasks to perform in a day, and would rather enjoy the luxury of riding in a self-driven car to just enjoy few moments of relaxation.

Self-driven cars will change the world, and probably improve longevity; the technology controlled mechanism will leave no room for accidents. Government officials are familiar with the benefits of the technology and aim to launch a ‘Self-navigation business conference’’ and through this officials can discuss efficient measures, as stated by a ministry official of land and transport department.

An esteemed business portal Nikkei business has announced about the extent to which the government is pushing the benefits of self-drive car technology. According to a statement given by Nikkei business daily, the government will invite reputed auto firms such as Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Hitachi and Panasonic, to a meeting to discuss the strategies and resources needed to push self-driven car technology. Prestigious institutions such as Nagoya University and University of Tokyo will also be involved in the role of handling data analysis. Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe will discuss the various theories on the project and also an effectual growth plan strategy and everything will be finalized by June.

It is a huge challenge to build a self-driven car, a totally unexplored area, and it involves a new line of space-age thinking. Honda along with Nissan and Toyota has formatted an initial strategy to develop the technology. The first plan on hand is to standardize software for sensors and self-navigation, and the systems will aid in detecting obstacles while driving, and the economical factor here is reduction in production and development costs.

Companies are constructing novel communication technology links, to protect occupants from the harshness of unwanted accidents. Public enterprises will aid in infrastructure development and the communication system is going to be highly efficient and robust, through which information on accident and traffic is transmitted. Public and private sectors will but down an investment of 10 billion yen which is $84 million.

Honda is among the highly established luxury auto brand to invest in building a self driven car, few years from now, it seems possible for lanes to be packed with self-driven cars, and it will be exciting to sit in one, many of us would wish it would happen faster, but only time will tell.

Honda is an eminent Japanese based firm that has produced class-apart luxury cars, and a luxury sedan that is desirable to the core is Civic. The whole world is awaiting the new model, and a Civic Type R concept car has captured in the final testing stage. Exciting moments await us indeed, if the vehicle is captured at the final testing stages, then a launch is round the corner.

Honda Civic TypeR Concept 280hp

According to the buzz, the upcoming Civic Type R is likely to be displayed at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show scheduled for early March. The car was spotted in an interesting location, close to the Arctic Circle, and the discovered images are it has a differently sculpted rear wing, and radiating tail lights. The other interesting mystery is the installation of third brake light, also seen in Type R Concept II.

The styling of front fascia is minimalistic, and it also does not have LED light strips fitted on air vents. It is surprising to learn that such features are missing, but sources say the final bits will be revealed in the production spec model. Passer by’s gathered a good glimpse of trendy circular fog lights, and there are no ventilations on fenders.

The new Civic Type R will run on a battery load of engine power, and it will move on an efficient 2.0 liter turbocharged gasoline mill that produces over 280hp. The engine also has an adaptive damper system, quad exhaust arrangement and sport-tuned suspension, and there is a R+ button on steering wheel. Analyzing the fact that there is a possibility of Honda introducing the car at Geneva Motor Show, sources say the launch could happen in February 2015.

Details of the Civic Type R Concept sound intriguing, and what is even more fascinating is the location in which the spy car was captured. The final testing stage Civic Type R was spotted close to the Arctic Circle on hard snowy surface. The image displayed on the web looks fascinating. The vehicle is heavily camouflaged, and the trendiness is highlighted by the sparkling glow of the tail lights.

The forthcoming Civic car is a global launch, and it will be interesting to witness many more fascinating developments of the car. Civic has for years been a symbol of luxury, and this time it is surely expected to be a crowd puller. The fact that the Type R Concept model was displayed on rough snowy terrains near the Arctic Circle is a measure of its powerfulness. There is some amazing news for ardent Civic fans in India, Honda is developing a 2015 model for Indian markets, and the exact arrival period is not yet confirmed, it is expected to happen in 2015 or 2016.

Images of the Indian spec 2015 Civic is on the web, and it looks stunning, the changes on the exterior are re-structured slender front bumper, and headlights with integrated LED lights. On the rear is arty revamped side skirts, rear spoiler, rear bumper and LED tail lights.

The Japanese car major Honda has announced about its plans to showcase the highly anticipated Civic Type R and the NSX concepts at the upcoming 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed in United Kingdom. These two highly interesting concept models have already garnered a lot of appreciation and the production versions of both these upcoming Honda vehicles will be launched in the car market of UK next year.

2015 Honda Civic Type-R

The Honda Civic Type R is a highly stylized and boldly designed car and exudes style and speed both in a great looking package. This car has been dubbed by the Honda design team as the ‘racing car for the road’, and is also meant to be a performance oriented car. The Civic Type R is an aggressive looking performance hatchback which shouts about its capabilities, style statement and awesome road presence with its superb bold styling that is patent with the Type R.

On the other hand, the new Honda NSX supercar is another performance oriented stylish car that is powered by a 3-motor Sport Hybrid system along with Super Handling All 4 Wheel Drive system. This car with its advanced technological prowess, strong performance and drool worthy Honda design is also all ser too grab the lime light at the event. This superb sports car is driven by the longitudinal, V6 direct injection motor with twin turbochargers.

Honda has all the intentions to hook on most of the visitors to its own booth at the upcoming auto event and thus, apart from these two superior cars is also going to organize a lot of activities to keep both the car and bike enthusiasts engaged. The Car enthusiasts will get the awesome chance to race these two fabulous upcoming cars at the event’s Honda Stall, which will support a miniature race track to accommodate the two models’ special edition remote control versions. The Japanese car major said that a live leader board as well as race footage will run on a big screen that will be put up on the stand. The conducted races will also be uploaded to YouTube, so that the participants can share their great moments with their friends and family.

For the biking lovers, Honda Motor will also arrange a unique off-road experience. This will involve of the participants grabbing the chance to choose and take from a selection of the company’s new off-road motorcycle range to an off-road venture. Prior to the actual off-road experience, the company will make the riders go through a special course where they will be taught the basics of rough riding in 20 minute sessions by experienced instructors including the 3 time World Motocross Champion, Dave Thorpe and the multiple British Motocross Champion, Stephen Sword. Prior experience or licenses are not required, so anyone can enjoy the thrill of it.

These car and bike activities will be hosted by Honda on all 4 days during the Festival, from 25th to 29th of June.

Japanese auto major Honda has great plans of expansion for forthcoming years in two Asian giants comprising China and Asia. The carmaker like its compatriot Toyota has production units in China and India which are used to service local demand and export order too. After reporting an increase of nearly 83 percent in India’s markets by launch of Honda City and Amaze, Honda has announced launch of new Concept B model at Beijing Auto Show to be held this week. The concept being presented is a five door model with sleek sporty exteriors and attractive steel design on its wheel covers. To expand its base in China, Honda has designed this car exclusively for local markets with a hybrid engine.

Though Honda has not given complete details of its hybrid engine it has stated that first production model of this car will be ready for delivery by 2016. The car will also be introduced as a mass model and will be launched with new models of Vezel and Jazz models in hatchback and sedan categories. Industry experts state that since Honda is an expert in making hybrid cars it can power the Concept B car with an engine similar to compact sports car CR-Z since it is non-polluting and also provides great mileage and power. With growing concern in China for pollution free vehicles Honda like Toyota will be concentrating on producing and selling cars hybrid cars in China.

According to details on Honda’s website this model will be launched with lithium battery powered engine and direct ignition system with immobilizer and DC brushless motor. It will be fitted with latest safety features comprising ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, vehicle stability assist and traction control. Besides these safety mechanisms, Honda will also provide provided passive safety gadgets like multiple airbags, three point tether seat belts and child proof door locks in the rear.

This Intent Concept Sports variant will compete with hybrid models from leaders like Toyota to create a niche in this limited players market. To make it a benchmark model Honda has designed the car’s exteriors with slightly curved rear wheel arches and attractive projector beam halogen headlights cluster which have chrome bezels with blue tint for a bright glow.

This sedan type car has wide air dam and black radiator grille which cut into body colored bumper creating an open mouthed design with edgy LED fog lamps built into neat groves on either side of air dam. The roof bends backward into boot section without support of pillars giving it a curvaceous rear which is made more attractive with unique rear lights design stretching across entire rear section in a wide arc with LED lights in its center on either side of boot. There is also a wing shaped rear spoiler on rear windshield spanning across its entire length on lower section. Interiors of this Intent Concept B Sports Hybrid are likely to be fitted with latest navigational features and climate control features along with leather seats to comfortably seat four adults with sufficient leg-space.

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Honda Motor’s Chinese counterpart has announced on 8^th of April that the car major is planning to unveil two new concept car models accompanied by a new production model for the Honda and Acura car brands at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, also known as the Auto China. This will be the 13^th edition for the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, and Honda is going to showcase its new concept cars by taking the advantage of this international platform. This will be the two new Honda and Acura models’ world premiere.

Out of the two new concept car models of Honda and Acura brand, the one Honda model is going to be a china specific model. The Japanese premium car major, Honda will be jointly working with the Chinese counterparts, namely the Guangqi Honda Automobile Co. and the Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co. in order to present the new Honda concept car exclusively for the Chinese car market.

Apart from the two Honda and Acura concept car models as well as the new production ready model, Honda will also showcase a concept model for the next-gen Spirior, which is a product developed by Dongfeng Honda. The all new Spirior concept will also be a world premiere. Moreover, the Chinese car market will have the first time showcasing of a new Honda mid-class Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) as well as the third-generation model of the Honda Fit hatchback. The all new Honda fit will be sold in china by Guangqi Honda, post its Chinese launch.

The 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition will commence on 20^th of April and will be concluded on the 29^th of this month. The opening day will be reserved exclusively for the press people, following which the international auto show will be thrown open to the public from 21^st to 29^th of April, 2014.

The Japanese car majors are always very eager to please the Chinese car consumers, as the Chinese car market is the world’s largest auto market. After the breach of national relationships between China and Japan due to the dispute over the ownership of some islands, the Chinese car consumers reportedly banned the Japanese car models. As soon as the ban lifted quite some time now, the Japanese auto giants resumed their rivalry among each other in order to please the Chinese audience. As a result, a whole host of china specific models have been immerging recently. All the recently held Chinese auto shows beginning from last year has witnessed two or more china specific cars.

Though the global car models from the house of Honda as well as the other Japanese car giants such as the global leader Toyota, are popular in China, exclusively built China specific cars seem to be more popular in the country. The Chinese car consumers generally have a taste for bigger, luxurious cars, though recently the wave has been shifting towards compact sporty looking cars, and the Japanese car makers are busy making the same.

Honda Motor is all eager to launch high-tech cars in the global market in order to keep to the front in the race of the global car makers. The Japanese luxury car maker is known for its stunning design language, luxurious interiors and great performance. Now, the company is all for great innovative and advanced technology.

Honda Motor’s American subsidiary, has now unveiled the Acura NSX concept car in the nation. This car concept is the preview of the next-gen Acura supercar. The car will come powered by an awesome powertrain which is an amalgamation of a direct-injected as well as dual turbocharged V6 engine along with the Acura Sport Hybrid system. Along with this comes the great performing all 4 wheel drive system.

With the Acura NSX concept car, the Japanese car maker is aiming to combine the super capabilities of the supercar integrated with the advanced environment friendly performance that will offer awesome efficiency as well as performance all in one package.

The Acura NSX concept car also flaunts of the all new SH-AWD system that is a combination of an advanced 3-motor hybrid system, which includes a combination of powerful torque vectoring all 4 wheel drive system along with an advanced hybrid system that churns out greater and efficiency with its usage of 3 electric motors.

The 3 electric motor hybrid system comprises of one motor being integrated to the V6 mill along with its all new DCT (dual clutch transmission) gearbox that powers the rear wheels of the vehicle. On the other hand, the other two highly powerful electric motors churn out power to move the front wheels of the advanced car.

The engineers at the Honda Research & Development centre in America are contemplating to develop the NSX concept for the global car market, in the company’s facilities in Raymond, Ohio.

The next-generation model of the Acura sports car will be hitting its production by the utilization of domestic as well as globally sourced car components at the company’s Performance Manufacturing Center, which is presently being set up in Marysville, Ohio. The all new NSX’s production version in the form of the next-gen Acura super car is expected to hit the market for sale in the year 2015.

While speaking on the development, the senior vice president of car operations at Honda Motor America, Mike Accavitti said that for all the NSX aficionados who are really very excited to get their hands on the all new Acura supercar, the wait is over. He added that the car enthusiast can be well sure about the fact that the actual production version of the all new Acura supercar will be even more astonishing than the concept version featured in a game. Thus, Honda Motor is all prepared to give the car enthusiasts yet another stunning car to die for.

Maeanwhile, Honda is all busy developing its all important Fuel Cell vehicle for the world that is expected to create a mobility revolution.