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Finalists for 2013 Green Car Technology Awards Announced

January 8, 2013 6:27 PM0 comments
Finalists for 2013 Green Car Technology Awards Announced

Ten cars have been nominated for the inaugural Green Car Technology Award™ for Green Car Journal—an award that honors fuel efficient vehicles. The winners will be announced at the 2013 Washington Auto Show on January 31st. The auto show will also feature clean fuel efficient vehicles and advanced technologies. “The Washington Auto Show® [...]

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New Acura NSX Supercar Will Feature Cutting-Edge Performance Hybrid Technology

December 28, 2012 1:42 PM0 comments
The Acura NSX... a hyrbrid?!

More than two decades ago, the Acura NSX took the auto industry by storm. With an all-aluminum chassis, forged aluminum suspension and wheels, a high-revving V6 mounted amidships, and a perfectly tuned suspension, the NSX was cutting edge technology when it debuted. Unfortunately, Honda didn’t do enough to update the [...]

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New Honda NSX Eco Concept on the Cards for Production in 2013

December 4, 2012 7:52 PM0 comments
New Honda NSX Eco Concept on the Cards for Production in 2013

After years of delays, concepts and U-turns, Honda is adamant it really is replacing the original NSX – the chief executive even confirmed it would be launched within three years. The new NSX has a big name to live up to – during the 80s, the original had an enormous impact [...]

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See How 2013 EVs and Hybrids Fared in KBB’s Resale Value Awards

November 29, 2012 8:03 AM0 comments
See How 2013 EVs and Hybrids Fared in KBB’s Resale Value Awards

Every year, the automotive industry’s most respected car value resource—Kelley Blue Book or KBB for short—announces the winners of their Resale Value Awards. The Resale Value Awards project which vehicles from the upcoming model year will retain the most of their value five years down the road. Winners across a [...]

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Honda, BMW Deploying Unmanned Concepts at Los Angeles Design Challenge

November 21, 2012 6:00 PM0 comments
Honda, BMW Deploying Unmanned Concepts at Los Angeles Design Challenge

Mercedes-Benz has received coverage aplenty for the Ener-G-Force SUV previewed ahead of the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. This vehicle might anticipate the future of body design but relies on the steady hand of a highway patrol officer. The Los Angeles Design Challenge slated for November 28th is not entirely [...]

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Green Cars to Look Out for at the Los Angeles International Auto Show

November 19, 2012 8:07 PM0 comments
Green Cars to Look Out for at the Los Angeles International Auto Show

The Los Angeles International Auto Show is all set to take place this year between November 30th and December 9th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  As usual, there will be a number of highly anticipated vehicle debuts during the event.  This year’s show is expected to be dominated both [...]

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Honda Micro Commuter Prototype EV Hitting Japanese Streets for Demonstrations

November 13, 2012 10:00 AM0 comments
Honda Micro Commuter Prototype EV Hitting Japanese Streets for Demonstrations

Honda envisioned the future of city cars with the Micro Commuter Prototype EV presented at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. This platform not only used all-electric power but could be adapted to a variety of models outside of the city vehicle niche. The Micro Commuter Prototype is closer to hitting [...]

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Honda gives natural gas Civic drivers $3,000 worth of fuel

October 10, 2012 7:34 PM0 comments
Honda gives natural gas Civic drivers $3,000 worth of fuel

Here’s an incentive you don’t see very often… American Honda and Clean Energy Fuels Corp are offering $3,000 in fillups to customers buying a 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas car. The Japanese automaker says buyers of the new compact Civic will get debit cards that can be used at any [...]

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What’s the most affordable hybrid? Honda says it’s their new 2013 Insight Hybrid

September 18, 2012 8:02 AM0 comments
What’s the most affordable hybrid? Honda says it’s their new 2013 Insight Hybrid

If you were looking to buy a hybrid in the near future, or are just plain curious as to what’s out there, the market is slowly offering more options as hybrid technologies advance. The latest offering comes from Honda. According to the automaker, the 2013 Honda Insight provides a roomy [...]

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Honda announces its first plug-in hybrid, the 2014 Accord

September 5, 2012 9:55 PM0 comments
Honda announces its first plug-in hybrid, the 2014 Accord

Honda is jumping into the race for hybrid supremacy with the announcement of its brand new 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid. The automaker says the Sedan will provide the Athleticism and craftsmanship of the all-new Accord platform. The vehicle is set to go on sale in early 2013. And one [...]

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