VIDEO: I think I’m turning Japanese
Monday, December 14th, 2009 Posted in Audi, Honda, MINI, Mazda, Random videos, Renault | 3 Comments »If you're not familiar with the work of Japanese magazine crew Best Motoring you're about to see the hi jinx they get up to. They set to the track with a hero of hot hatches for a three lap shootout. ...
VIDEO: Wagon Attack II
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Posted in Honda, Random videos | 2 Comments »More amateur YouTubery here. This time, though, the quality levels have been cranked up. Way past 11. The feature car is a 1989 Honda Civic Wagon with Real Time 4WD. But never mind that, just enjoy the clip. It's truly ...
Selling ice to the Eskimos
Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Honda | No Comments »Selling ice to the Eskimos has always been acknowledged as a tough gig, but I wonder, is it as tough selling Civic Type Rs to the Japanese? Whatever the answer may be, we can say the latter is possible as ...
Honda Civic Type R MUGEN announced for UK
Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in Honda | 5 Comments »Customers in the UK are set to get their hands on one of the most exclusive Honda Civics ever made. MUGEN Euro have finalised development of the Civic Type R MUGEN and will be producing a limited run of up ...
Honda FCX Clarity - World Green Car of the Year 2009
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 Posted in Green Machines, Honda | 3 Comments »Jamie Lee Curits is doing her bit to end the reign of the Toyota Prius as the darling of Hollywood celebs. Her cause was given a huge boost after the Honda FCX Clarity was named the World Green Car of ...
DR TV - Hot hatch test
Thursday, March 19th, 2009 Posted in Ford, Holden, Honda, MINI, Random videos, Renault, Subaru | 1 Comment »Six of the best hot hatches. An empty aerodrome all to yourself. How could you say no? Chris Harris from Drivers Republic certainly couldn't, and he took the opportunity to see what's what in the world of hot hatchery. The ...
Ross Brawn buys Honda Racing F1 Team
Friday, March 6th, 2009 Posted in Formula 1, Honda | 4 Comments »The newest team in Formula One will be called Brawn GP. As expected, Ross Brawn has taken over the Honda Racing F1 Team, which announced its withdrawal from Formula One last December. Official statements from both Honda and Brawn ...
MIMS 2009 - Best of the rest
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 Posted in Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lotus, Motor Shows, Suzuki, Toyota | No Comments »Here is one last wrap up of images from the media day at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. There's pics from Honda (Insight, Civic Type R), Hyundai (i10 Blue, i30 Blue, Genesis Coupé), Kia (Soul), Lotus (Europa SE), Suzuki (Alto), ...
Barichello gets ready for 2009 F1 season
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 Posted in Formula 1, Honda, News | 1 Comment »In surprising news, Rubens Barichello is set to keep his seat with the team-formerly-known-as-Honda and is planning to line up on the grid for the 2009 Formula One season. Bruno Senna, nephew of triple world champ Ayrton, was tipped to ...
Nissan 370Z versus rivals at Tsukuba Circuit
Monday, February 23rd, 2009 Posted in BMW, Honda, Nissan, Porsche, Random videos | 1 Comment »The Nissan 370Z has the pedigree and the statistics to give its German and Japanese rivals some serious wasabi heat. But that’s all theory, how will the 370Z really stack up in practice? Well, luckily for us the Japanese crew from ...
Will Honda be saved by F1 virgin?
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 Posted in Formula 1, Honda, News | 1 Comment »With just six weeks to go until the 2009 F1 season begins in Melbourne time is fast running out for the former Honda Racing team to find a buyer. The BBC reports that there is hope with several buyers sniffing ...
Automotive industry supports Bushfire Appeal
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 Posted in Audi, BMW, Ford, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, News, Nissan, Toyota | 1 Comment »Following the lead of Mercedes-Benz, two more manufacturers have donated cash towards the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Honda Australia, through its Honda Foundation, has pledged $200,000 to the cause. Joining Honda in today’s announcement is Nissan Australia and Nissan Motor Co. in ...
I got children at home waiting for their mummy
Sunday, February 1st, 2009 Posted in Honda, Motorsports | No Comments »You might remember the clip of Ricardo Patrese driving his wife around the Jerez racetrack from last September. Well, I might be a bit slow on the uptake, but here is a subtitled version for your viewing pleasure. Note: Language warning ...
Honda Accord Euro wins Wheels COTY
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 Posted in Honda, News | 3 Comments »I know the Aussie car mags cop a lot of flak out there in readerland, but for mine, they do a better than half reasonable job of catering to what may be considered our narrow local market, while still giving ...
Honda Racing F1 Team still for sale
Sunday, January 4th, 2009 Posted in Carmageddon, Formula 1, Honda | No Comments »Despite earlier reports that Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helú had saved Honda's Formula One outfit, the British based team is still looking for a buyer. Speaking to the Telegraph in the UK, Team Principal Ross Brawn said "We would love it ...
