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Honda CR-V limited edition released
4th December, 2015
Based on the AWD VTi and only $1,700 more, this Limited Edition is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, side steps, front and rear parking sensors, dusk-sensing automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers ..... more

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Honda Odyssey

2nd November, 2015

Honda NSX: details revealed
1st November, 2015
Mid-mounted Sport Hybrid Power Unit; Twin-turbocharged V6 engine; Zero delay performance; 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT); Super-Handling All-Wheel drive; Made in USA; Due in Australia mid-2016 ..... more

Honda CR-V Series II DTi-L Limited Edition
16th September, 2015
The four-wheel drive CR-V Series II DTi-L Limited Edition receives Honda’s new nine-speed automatic transmission. Coupled with the more powerful 1.6 litre DOHC i-DTEC diesel engine with turbo charger and intercooler, it delivers outstanding performance and low CO2 emissions ..... more

Honda Civic Type R production commences
6th July, 2015
Last week hundreds of production staff and management from Honda’s European car manufacturing facility in Swindon, UK, joined invited guests to celebrate the first production models of the highly-anticipated Civic Type R rolling off the line ..... more

Honda Accord Sport Hybrid released
28th June, 2015
Accord Sport Hybrid’s design offers the roomy interior of a premium sedan while helping the advanced hybrid system achieve superior driving dynamics without compromising on fuel efficiency ..... more

Honda Civic hatch updated
3rd May, 2015
The European-bred Civic Hatch has received a number of specification and design upgrades; A notable addition to the Civic Hatch is new safety technology called Agile Handling Assist System (AHAS) - this system works with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and can help support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering by lightly applying the brakes during cornering ..... more

Honda HR-V released
12th February, 2015
HR-V has edgy and dynamic styling with sharp lines and a wide stance. It has a sophisticated, spacious and sleek interior with luxurious appointments. It has sedan-like steering for easy manoeuvrability, spirited dynamic performance and a low centre of gravity for superior road holding ..... more

Honda HR-V prices announced
14th January, 2015
The front-wheel drive HR-V is powered by a 1.8 litre i-VTEC engine coupled with Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology CVT, delivering exceptional driving performance and improved fuel economy. Its low centre of gravity and sedan-like steering feel make it the perfect companion in bumper-to-bumper city traffic or the open road ..... more


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Honda NSX set for January debut
21st December, 2014
The model will reflect the production design and specifications of the mid-engine Honda super car that is slated to launch as an Acura in 2015 in USA. The car features a three-motor, twin-turbocharged Sport Hybrid power unit ..... more

Honda CR-V updated
3rd December, 2014
Two-wheel drive range now available in three variants: VTi, VTi-S and VTi-L. Both the two and four-wheel drive VTi receive Honda’s Display Audio system with Bluetooth connectivity and audio streaming along with one HDMI and two USB ports. The reversing camera has also been upgraded to feature three modes ..... more

Honda HR-V confirmed for February release
3rd November, 2014
“The all-new HR-V is a very important model,” said Honda Australia Director Stephen Collins. “The HR-V will be positioned below the CR-V and complement our SUV line-up by offering versatility and practicality along with new safety technology, loads of features and of course a sporty, dynamic drive” ..... more

Honda Accord gains 5 star ANCAP rating
15th October, 2014
Previously rated at 4-stars for crash worthiness, the Honda Accord - a favourite with the Next Car team - has now been upgraded to a maximum 5-star rating by the ANCAP organisation ..... more

Honda Jazz: new generation released
21st September, 2014
Honda’s all-new five-door hatch is outstanding value, with an extensive list of standard features including the three mode rear view camera, colour touch-screen Display Audio system, unparalleled storage capacity and a host of safety features ..... more

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Honda Accord VTi-L

4th September, 2014

Honda Civic sedan updated
16th July, 2014
One of Australia’s favourite small sedans – the Honda Civic – has received a number of significant upgrades including a revised variant line-up, new styling, more standard features and a new price from just $18,490* ..... more

Limited edition Honda CR-V
8th July, 2014
Based on the existing VTi in both two- and four-wheel drive, the CR-V ‘Plus+’ receives: 18-inch alloy wheels, Fog lights, Front and rear parking sensors, Automatic headlights, Rain-sensing wipers, Metallic paint ..... more

Honda Jazz: new model here next month
12th June, 2014
All-new Jazz will be available in three variants, all powered by a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine delivering 88 kW of power and 145 Nm of torque. It features a new CVT from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series for enviable fuel economy of 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres ..... more

Honda Odyssey earns Five Stars with ANCAP
10th June, 2014
"The Odyssey’s safety credentials are impeccable," said Honda boss Stephen Collins. "It features ... a multi-view rear camera, Hill Start Assist, Daytime Running Lights, VSA, six airbags including full length curtain for the third row, Tyre Deflation Warning System and Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure" ..... more

Honda's new City released
31st May, 2014
“The new Honda City is without doubt the most feature-packed light sedan in the market today,” claims Honda boss Stephen Collins ..... more

Honda HR-V: a new small SUV
23rd April, 2014
“The launch of the HR-V will boost the range of vehicles Honda offers in Australia and attract buyers in the small SUV market to the Honda brand,” said Honda boss Stephen Collins ..... more

Honda announces prices for new City
13th April, 2014
“At $15,990* for the VTi manual, the new Honda City represents outstanding value for money with so many more features and advanced technology,” said Honda Australia boss Stephen Collins ..... more

Honda Civic hatchback updated
8th April, 2014
The European-styled hatch has maintained a strong presence in the small segment, with over 14,000 units finding homes since the new model was launched in 2012 ..... more

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Honda Jazz Hybrid

25th March, 2014

Honda's new City due soon
24th March, 2014
Available in two variants, the Honda City features a new Earth Dreams Technology CVT, which is matched to an improved 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine that delivers 88kW of power. Fuel economy is excellent, with the Honda City rated at just 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres ..... more

Honda's new Odyssey released
26th February, 2014
Dynamic driving and excellent fuel efficiency; newly-developed 2.4 litre engine; new generation is bigger on the inside and outside ..... more

Honda Odyssey prices announced
4th February, 2014
The all-new Honda Odyssey will feature a 2.4 litre engine and CVT from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series that have both been completely redesigned and reengineered. Fuel economy has been vastly improved ..... more

Honda CR-V diesel arrives
20th January, 2014
The high-anticipated Honda CR-V Diesel has landed in Australia, offering the best of the admired CR-V’s packaging combined with outstanding fuel efficiency; Priced from $38,290* ..... more


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Honda Civic sedan update
29th November, 2013
A new black cloth trim, halogen daytime running lights and an illuminated vanity mirror are now standard across the range ..... more

All-new Honda Odyssey arrives Feb 2014
19th November, 2013
On the outside, the new Odyssey is bigger than its predecessor and its exterior styling is all-new design. It features one-touch power sliding doors (on selected models only) ..... more

Tent for Honda CR-V
15th November, 2013
The tent is suitable for all outdoor activities, with two doors and an access point to the CR-V, extending usable space into the vehicle. Featuring three mesh windows and an extendable rain fly ..... more

Honda CR-V diesel coming soon
1st November, 2013
The new variant – in four-wheel drive only – features a 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine delivering 110 kW of power and an impressive 350 Nm of torque ..... more

Honda introduces "Capped Price Servicing"
2nd October, 2013
Honda Australia’s new Capped Price with Adaptive servicing programme is now in effect nationally at all Honda dealerships, having commenced 1st October 2013 ..... more

Honda confirms the new NSX for Australia
23rd September, 2013
A powerful next-generation VTEC V6 engine with direct-injection works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built-in electric motor to provide super car acceleration ..... more

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Honda CR-V VTi-L

27th August, 2013

Honda's racing machine, the NSX CONCEPT-GT
23rd August, 2013
NSX CONCEPT-GT is a dedicated racing vehicle based on the NSX Concept, the next-generation super sports model that made its debut in January 2012 ..... more

Better value for Honda Insight & Civic Hybrid
30th July, 2013
The Insight hybrid hatch is now priced from $29,990* and the updated Civic Hybrid sedan is now priced from $33,990* ..... more

Honda NSX to be made in USA
16th May, 2013
Honda has announced that the all-new NSX super car will be made at a new Performance Manufacturing Centre in Ohio, USA, commencing 2015 ..... more

Honda CR-V at #1
13th May, 2013
The CR-V, launched in late 2012, has sold 4,737 units for the first four months of 2013 and has proved to be a popular choice for buyers in this growing segment ..... more

Honda's new Accord release imminent
7th May, 2013
“This ninth-generation Accord is more luxurious and sophisticated and performs better than any of its predecessors throughout its 37-year history.” said Honda boss Stephen Collins ..... more

Honda Jazz Hybrid released
2nd May, 2013
The recently released Honda Jazz Hybrid is Australia’s most affordable hybrid at just $22,990* ..... more

Honda CR-Z updated
3rd April, 2013
The revised-look Honda CR-Z is now available in one variant, with a choice of CVT or six-speed manual transmission with a price* starting from $38,490* ..... more

Honda Civic wagon concept
17th March, 2013
The production version of the Civic Tourer will be in UK dealerships in early 2014 and will be built alongside the hatchback model in Honda’s production facility in Swindon ..... more

Honda Jazz Vibe returns
18th February, 2013
Honda Australia's Stephen Collins said the Japan-sourced models have more specification and will further cement the Honda Jazz as one of Australia’s favourite small cars ..... more

Honda's first local Civic diesel
12th February, 2013
The 1.6-litre i-DTEC turbo diesel engine is the first diesel in Honda Australia’s range, launching in April this year ..... more

Honda Civic hatch updated for MY13
3rd February, 2013
“We’ve added some important new features and a new variant, making the Civic Hatch one of the best small hatches on the road. Its European heritage, sporty styling and sharp pricing means you must get into a Honda dealership today and test drive it for yourself,” Mr. Collins said ..... more

Fourth-gen Honda CR-V released
13th January, 2013
Like many of its competitors, the all-new CR-V is now available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configuration. Prices* begin at $27,490* for the 2WD manual and $32,790* for the 4WD auto ..... more


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Honda Civic VTi-L hatch

9th December, 2012

Out the door: One million hybrid Hondas
1st November, 2012
Honda has sold more than one million hybrid vehicles across the globe since 1999 ..... more

Honda CR-V prices announced
21st October, 2012
The model that defined the compact-SUV segment has been comprehensively redesigned and will be on-sale in Australia in mid-November. The new Honda CR-V will be priced from $27,490* for the 2WD manual VTi, whilst the 4WD versions begin from $32,790* for the 4WD automatic VTi ..... more

Honda CR-V here in November
7th October, 2012
For the first time in Australia, the CR-V will be available with a choice of both two and four-wheel drive. The two-wheel drive will be available in two variants and the four-wheel drive will be available in three variants ..... more

Honda's new Civic hatch arrives
28th June, 2012
The all-new, UK manufactured, Honda Civic Hatch is now on sale. Priced from just $22,650* it is offering exceptional value for money..... more

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Honda CR-Z

11th June, 2012

Honda Insight updated
7th June, 2012
Improvements to the engine and transmission, greater aerodynamics, a power-saving electric fuel pump and the low-rolling resistance tyres all contribute to Insight’s improved fuel consumption ..... more

Honda Civic Hatch prices announced
25th May, 2012
The new Civic Hatch is sure to surprise and delight. It is a stylish and practical offering in the small car segment and embodies style as well as substance ..... more

Honda’s all-new Civic Hatch arrives mid-June
10th May, 2012
The Civic Hatch will be available in two variants – the VTi and VTi-L. Both variants receive an improved 1.8 litre four-cylinder i-VTEC engine delivering maximum power of 104 kW at 6,500 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm .... more




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Honda City for 2012
2nd May, 2012
The 2012 Honda City has a new look, new features and a sharp price from $19,990 drive-away for the VTi manual version with flat paint ..... more

Honda Civic 9th Gen released
1st March, 2012
The all-new Honda Civic has been refined. It features enhancements to performance, ride and interior packaging along with increased fuel economy and the addition of interactive technologies ..... more

Honda Civic sedan prices announced
6th February, 2012
This ninth-generation Civic has undergone significant engineering development, with increased fuel efficiency, smoother handling, improved driving dynamics, a smarter cockpit and Honda’s ECO assist system ..... more

Honda presents Acura NSX Concept
12th January, 2012
Badged as an Acura in the US, the new NSX, which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio but is developed for true sports driving enthusiasts throughout the world ..... more


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Honda Odyssey updated
12th December, 2011
The stylish Honda Odyssey now receives as standard, multifunction touch-screen satellite navigation with reversing camera for driver convenience, Honda’s unique Ecological Drive Assist Programme for improved fuel economy and ..... more

Honda CR-Z released
28th November, 2011
The revolutionary CR-Z is in a class of its own. According to Honda, it will ignite your senses and change your perception of hybrids ..... more

Honda Civic Type R recall
27th November, 2011
Apparently, the wire harness was not routed in the correct location and, as such, the wire harness sheath may be damaged and in the worst case scenario cause a short circuit ..... more

Honda Accord updated
30th September, 2011
The Accord range offers buyers a choice of engines; a powerful 202 kW V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) that allows the engine to operate on either six, four or three cylinders for maximum fuel and emission efficiency; and a 133 kW 2.4 litre four-cylinder engine that sips 8.7 litres/100 kms (combined) ..... more

Honda Civic hatch for 2012
13th September, 2011
The designers of the new Civic wanted to keep the sporty and advanced elements of the car’s 'character' but tailor them to express the new model’s more dynamic feel ..... more

America's new Honda CR-V
26th July, 2011
The 2012 Honda CR-V Concept provides the first official glimpse of the styling direction for the all-new, fourth-generation CR-V set to go on sale in the United States by the end of the year ..... more

Honda Accord Euro adds more value
19th July, 2011
The Accord Euro has been one of Honda Australia’s best sellers since 2003 with over 45,600 first-generation and more than 16,300 second-generation units sold ..... more

Honda Odyssey updated
17th April, 2011
Although not nearly as popular as the Kia Carnival/Grand Carnival, the Odyssey has sold 15,648 units since its debut in the Australian market in late 1994 ..... more

Honda Jazz updated
1st April, 2011
The new and improved 2011 Jazz receives exterior enhancements across all models including LED tail lights and a sporty, mesh-style grille, resembling a happy face ..... more

Honda Civic Si hatch revised
4th March, 2011
On the outside, the stylish Honda Civic Si hatchback has been given a sportier look, with a Civic Type R inspired mesh grille replacing the clear plastic grille from the previous model ..... more

Honda Civic Concepts
11th January, 2011
The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan are making world debuts at America's Detroit Motor Show, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale mid-year, American Honda announced ..... more


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Honda's new Civic
17th December, 2010
The styling direction of the next-generation Honda Civic will debut at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show in January ..... more

Honda Insight released
25th November, 2010
A 1.3-litre 4-cylinder i-VTEC petrol-electric engine, producing 72 kilowatts, forms the foundation of the IMA hybrid system. The electric motor, positioned between the engine and the continuously variable transmission, adds power during acceleration and in certain cruising situations as well as re-capturing energy from the vehicle’s forward momentum during braking ..... more

Honda at SEMA
4th November, 2010
Twelve modified 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupes are featured at the Honda 'booth' at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, USA. As the first sport hybrid, the CR-Z demonstrates new opportunities for vehicle personalisation among the American 'import' tuner community ..... more

Honda Insight due December
17th October, 2010
The Insight is powered by a 1.3 litre i-VTEC engine and Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA system), coupled to a CVT gearbox. This five-door hatch sips 4.6 litres/100 kms (combined) with ultra-low emissions of just 109 grammes/kilometre ..... more

Honda CR-Z coming in 2011
15th October, 2010
The Honda CR-Z is unique. Combining the typical features of a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain with a 6-speed manual transmission, this coupe may change the perception of hybrids ..... more

Honda Jazz Hybrid
5th October, 2010
The launch of the latest addition to the Jazz line-up marks the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been available to European B-segment consumers ..... more

Honda Civic Type R staying 'down under'
12th August, 2010
Honda’s hot hatch, the Civic Type R, will continue in Australia despite the announcement by Honda that the Type R will be dropped in some areas of Europe at the end of 2010 ..... more

Honda at Goodwood's Festival of Speed
21st June, 2010
Honda is taking part in the first ever Moving Motor Show at Goodwood, which gives a limited number of car enthusiasts the chance to test drive two of its most exciting cars around a 3.5 mile test track ..... more

Honda CR-Z proving popular
26th March, 2010
This new model has already achieved orders of 10,000 vehicles in its first month of sales ..... more

Honda's American Odyssey Concept
23rd February, 2010
The Honda Odyssey Concept, on display at the Chicago Motor Show, introduces a distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation of Honda's people mover, set to debut late this year ..... more

Honda updates the CR-V
22nd February, 2010
Heading the list of new features is the addition of curtain airbags on the entry model; now every CR-V in the range has dual front, side and full-length curtain airbags as standard ..... more

Honda Has a New Vibe
18th February, 2010
The Vibe adds to the features and styling of the Honda Jazz – it receives a sports grille, alloy wheels (including spare), fog lights, Bluetooth system and exclusive Vibe badging ..... more


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Honda expands dealer network in China
15th November, 2009
Honda will open 100 new dealerships in the next 5 years to meet the overwhelming demand in the world's most populated country ..... more

Honda Insight Achieves Top Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating
1st September, 2009
The new Honda Insight has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, setting the benchmark for hybrid vehicles, according to the new independent crash testing results from EuroNCAP ..... more

Honda UK to export Civic Type R to Japan
9th August, 2009
The model will be called the Type R EURO, to distinguish it from the Japanese-spec 4-door Civic Type R saloon, and will be sold in limited numbers ..... more

Two new hybrids for Honda in 2010
13th July, 2009
Honda has today announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sporty hybrid model in February 2010 and Fit (Jazz) Hybrid before the end of 2010 ..... more

Mugen To Build Honda Civic Type R Prototype
5th July, 2009
The car is being developed in Japan by MUGEN EURO – England's Northampton-based subsidiary of Honda’s long standing tuning partner MUGEN ..... more

Honda Jazz ANCAP Result
15th June, 2009
ANCAP recently undertook testing of the entry model Honda Jazz GLi which recorded a 4-star safety rating ..... more

Honda Commemorates 50 years of Innovation in America
14th June, 2009
Honda has marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co ..... more

Honda Civic Si Released
21st April, 2009
At a time when some cars are growing increasingly similar, this model has introduced a new approach to the small car ..... more

Acura ZDX Debuts at New York Motor Show
19th April, 2009
The production version of the dramatically styled prototype goes on-sale across USA in Q3 2009 ..... more

New Honda Odyssey Released
3rd April, 2009
Honda has improved its Odyssey, revealing a more stylish, spacious and powerful fourth generation model of its people mover ..... more

Enhanced Performance for Honda Civic Type R
17th March, 2009
The Honda Civic Type R has received mechanical enhancements and one new colour for its 2009 update ..... more

New Honda Odyssey Close To Release
4th March, 2009
It will feature more power, more space, more safety and more driver-focus ..... more

Honda to Introduce Civic 5-Door to Australia
1st March, 2009
At first glance the Civic Si has the appearance of a three door hatch thanks to the placement of its rear door handles in the C-pillar, giving it a sporty appearance ..... more

Honda Reaches 300,000 Hybrid Vehicles Sales
19th February, 2009
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. yesterday announced that global sales of Honda hybrid vehicles passed the 300,000 unit mark on a cumulative basis at the end of January 2009 ..... more

Honda City Released Locally
8th February, 2009
Honda is introducing the Thai-built City to Australia to compete in the light car class ..... more

Honda's 40 Years In Australia
5th February, 2009
Models names, over the the years, for the Honda brand in Australia included: N360, Z360, Scamp, City, Jazz, Civic, Insight, Accord, Accord Euro, Prelude, Legend, Odyssey, HR-V, CR-V, MDT, S600, CRX, 1300, S2000, NSX and T500 ..... more

End Of The Road For Honda S2000
1st February, 2009
The S2000 made its debut in 1999, as an open FR sports car with what was at the time the world's top level, high performance 4-cylinder normally aspirated engine and an ideal 50:50 front/rear body weight distribution that provided a "fun to drive" spirit and the "joy of driving" ..... more

Honda Celebrates 40 Years in Australia
27th January, 2009
The limited edition Honda Accord is packed with extra features including fog lights, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth, floor mats, illuminated door sill garnishes and 40th Anniversary badging ..... more

Honda Insight Hybrid Debuts In Detroit
19th January, 2009
"At Honda, we look forward to introducing Australia to the new Insight within the next twelve months" ..... more


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Honda Insight Hybrid to Make World Debut at Detroit Motor Show
5th December, 2008
Honda Australia’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Yasuhide Mizuno, is looking forward to the Insight arriving in Australia ..... more



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Honda's Hydrogen Powered Sports Concept
30th November, 2008
Honda revealed the FC Sport design study model, a hydrogen powered three-seat sports car concept at the 2008 Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

Honda's New Dummy
16th October, 2008
Honda has revealed plans to enhance safety testing procedures, announcing that it will begin using its new third generation pedestrian dummy, POLAR III, in vehicle-to-pedestrian crash tests ..... more

New Honda City For Local Release
13th October, 2008
In reviving the City nameplate, it must be noted that the new car bears no resemblance to the Honda City of old ..... more

New Honda City For India
30th September, 2008
Honda Siel Cars India launched its all new third generation Honda City with a completely new design, new engine, spacious cabin and equipped with various active and passive safety features ..... more

Honda At The Paris Motor Show
11th September, 2008
The two major debuts will be for the long awaited Insight Concept, which demonstrates the direction of Honda's latest addition to its petrol electric hybrid line-up, and a restyled Civic Hybrid ..... more

New Honda Jazz Arrives
8th September, 2008
Three variants are offered – a 1.3-litre Jazz GLi and two 1.5-litre i-VTEC models, Jazz VTi and VTi-S ..... more

Honda Legend Revised For 2009
19th August, 2008
Honda’s slow-selling flagship Legend sedan delivers more power to luxury car buyers with the introduction of the new 2009 year model ..... more

Low Emission Honda Sports Car Study To Be Unveiled
11th July, 2008
The striking two-seat roadster aims to couple sleek looks with exciting driving dynamics and more efficient engine technology, to give lower exhaust emissions ..... more

2008 Honda Accord Released
9th March, 2008
More power, more spacious and more technology herald the arrival of the eighth-generation Honda Accord and indicate that Honda remains a tryer in the Australian large car segment ..... more

New Honda Accord To Make Its Australian Debut In Melbourne
24th January, 2008
The 8th generation Honda Accord range will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne Motor Show this year ..... more


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Honda Reveals New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car
16th November, 2007
Honda has unveiled the all-new FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles Motor Show, announcing plans to begin limited retail marketing, in USA, of the hydrogen-powered car in mid-2008 more

Honda’s UK Plant Reaches Million Milestone
12th November, 2007
Honda U.K.’s Swindon plant has made its one-millionth Civic, a red Type R destined for the British market ..... more

Two New Honda Concepts Unveiled At Tokyo Motor Show
6th November, 2007
The Honda CR-Z is a light-weight, two-seater sports car equipped with Honda’s petrol-electric hybrid IMA powertrain. Honda are retaining the petrol-electric, even though many see this technology as a wasted opportunity ..... more

Honda To Release New Jazz In Japan
19th October, 2007
Honda will release the Honda Fit (known as Jazz in Australia) in Japan on next Friday, 26th October, 2007 ..... more

Honda Begins Construction Of New Factory
25th September, 2007
Honda Motor Co last week began construction of a new motor vehicle factory with a groundbreaking ceremony at Yorii, Japan ..... more

Honda Shows Accord Tourer Concept At Frankfurt
19th September, 2007
Honda's President and CEO, Mr Takeo Fukui, has unveiled the Accord Tourer concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, giving potential styling clues of the next generation Accord Euro range ..... more

Honda Australia 2006/07 Financial Results
7th August, 2007
Honda Australia Pty Ltd has recorded a consolidated profit of $80 million after related income tax expense on revenue of $1.9 billion for the financial year ended 31st March, 2007 ..... more

Honda Announces Global Expansion
20th July, 2007
Honda Motor Co's President and CEO, Takeo Fukui, has announced plans for new factories and a boost in production to meet Honda's global demand ..... more

Honda Tries The Sporty Approach For Civic
9th July, 2007
Honda expects to sell 100 Civic Type Rs per month at a recommended retail price beginning at $39,990. At this price, the Next Car team sees the class leading Volkswagen Golf GTI as a far more attractive proposition ..... more

Honda Civic Type R Arrives For July Release
10th June, 2007
The first shipment of the British-built Honda Civic Type Rs arrived last week from Southampton, en route to Honda showrooms for the official on-sale date next month ..... more

Honda NSX Gathering In UK
30th May, 2007
Europe’s largest ever gathering of Honda NSX sports cars took place at last weekend’s JapFest at Castle Combe in England ..... more

Honda S2000 CR Prototype
9th April, 2007
The club racer inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR Prototype making its world debut at the New York Motor Show introduces a higher level of track worthy performance and style to the S2000 roadster ..... more

Honda Updates Civic
1st April, 2007
The Thai-sourced Civic sedan range gains a fully lined boot and an auxiliary audio input jack for playing personal MP3 players through the car’s audio system ..... more

Honda at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
4th March, 2007
Honda Australia's stand at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show features a new small 3-door hatch from the UK, a limited edition Accord Euro and a concept car from last year, the FCX ..... more

Honda Hydrogen Power For Melbourne
21st February, 2007
The future of motoring will be on display at the Melbourne Motor Show in the form of a new Honda that consumes only hydrogen and emits only water vapour ..... more

Honda Hybrid Concept for Geneva
7th February, 2007
The current Honda Civic Hybrid uses petrol as its primary fuel source. Our Editor has his fingers crossed that Honda will switch to diesel as the primary fuel source, thus avoiding a wasted opportunity ..... more

Honda Launches New Third-Generation CR-V
31st January, 2007
The new CR-V range is available in three variants. All three variants feature a 2.4-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine with 125 kW of power (up 7 kW over the previous car) and a Real-Time 4WD system ..... more

Honda Previews Future NSX Design Direction
12th January, 2007
The Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept has made its world debut at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show, providing a preview of the design direction for the successor to the Honda NSX ..... < href="http://www.nextcar.com.au/n.acura.concept.2007.advanced.sports.car.naias.07jan.html">more

Honda Reveals Styling Clues for Next-Generation Accord
11th January, 2007
American Honda has revealed the styling clues for the next generation Accord with the unveiling of an Accord Coupe Concept at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show ..... more


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Acura ‘Advanced Sports Car Concept’
19th December, 2006
The concept provides a glimpse at the next generation Acura sports car, a successor to the Honda (Acura) NSX ..... more

Honda Accord Coupe Concept For Detroit
7th December, 2006
A new look for the next generation Honda Accord Coupe will be unveiled at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), in January ..... more

Honda Remix Concept in LA
4th December, 2006
The Honda Remix small sport concept vehicle made its world debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show last week. The Remix explores the shape and design of a two-seat sports car ..... more

Honda Shows Off Hydrogen-Powered FCX Concept
21st November, 2006
American Honda has shown off its next-generation hydrogen-powered FCX concept car with a demonstration drive at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California ..... more

Soichiro Honda - Centenary of Birth
17th November, 2006
Born on 17th November, 1906, the son of a blacksmith and a weaver, Soichiro Honda was fascinated by machines and how they worked ..... more

Honda’s Sports 4 Concept For Sydney
19th October, 2006
Honda will unveil its next-generation sports sedan concept car, the Honda Sports 4, at Sydney’s Australian International Motor Show next week ..... more

Honda Sets Yet Another Sales Record
6th October, 2006
Honda Australia has smashed yet another sales record with the company posting its best ever September result ..... more

British Car Industry Accelerates
1st October, 2006
Three good news stories show it's not all doom and gloom in British manufacturing. Nissan, Mini and Honda announced investment in the UK, bringing an additional 2,000 jobs in car making ..... more

Honda Announces New Limited-Edition Accord
1st October, 2006
Honda is offering even better value on its four-cylinder Accord VTi with a new limited-edition variant ..... more

Honda Unveils New Technologies
26th September, 2006
Honda Motor Co has unveiled a range of next generation engine technologies as part of its global initiative to reduce CO2 emissions ..... more

Honda's All-New CR-V For 2007
1st September, 2006
An entirely-new CR-V is just around the corner (so to speak). It promises improved equipment levels and Honda’s safety technology ..... more

Honda Begins Vehicle Operations in Vietnam
27th August, 2006
Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd. (HVN), Honda’s Vietnamese subsidiary, has opened a new motor vehicle plant in the suburbs of Hanoi ..... more

Honda and London Police in Hybrid Deal
21st August, 2006
Honda has teamed up with London’s Police in the country’s biggest ever hybrid car fleet deal ..... more

Honda Australia 2005/06 Financial Results
16th August, 2006
Honda Australia has recorded a consolidated profit of $81 million after tax on revenue of $1.6 billion for the financial year ended 31st March, 2006 ..... more

Honda Launches All-New Legend
14th August, 2006
Honda Australia has launched the new, fourth-generation, Legend sedan with the most powerful road-going Honda engine ever ..... more

Honda Posts New Record
7th August, 2006
The record result sees Honda’s monthly market share climb to 7.2 per cent and year-to-date market share rise to 5.7 per cent ..... more

Honda Sets All-Time Record
10th July, 2006
Honda smashed sales records in June, powering past 5,000 units for the first time to finish with an all-time record of 5,762 sales ..... more

New Look for Honda Odyssey
3rd July, 2006
Honda’s Odyssey family wagon receives a new look thanks to a mid-life facelift ..... more

Honda Announces Civic Type S For Europe
29th June, 2006
Honda Motor Europe has announced the new Civic Type S, a 3-door hatchback which is the latest model in the transformation of Honda’s C-segment brand into an individual, sporty range ..... more

Survey Finds Civic Hybrid Cheapest to Run
26th June, 2006
The RACV’s 2006 Vehicle Operating Costs survey shows the cost of running a Honda Civic Hybrid is $169.34 a week, $24.57 less than the Toyota Prius ..... more

Honda Recalls Odyssey
20th June, 2006
Honda Motor Co has issued a safety recall for Odyssey, CR-V and Step Wagon models manufactured between October 1994 and May 1997 ..... more

Revisions for Honda Accord
11th June, 2006
The Honda Accord has received some styling changes and equipment upgrades ..... more

Summary of Honda's CEO Mid-Year Speech
17th May, 2006
Honda announced specific plans and initiatives which will enable Honda to accelerate its efforts to strengthen the core characteristics that make Honda unique ..... more

Honda’s Natural Gas Civic For New York
28th April, 2006
American Honda has announced that it will begin retailing its all-new compressed natural gas (CNG) powered Civic to New York state customers ..... more

Honda’s New Jazz
12th April, 2006
In one of the strangest moves by a marketing department I have ever seen, Honda has 'aired' a television commercial featuring an animated Honda Jazz ..... more

Civic Paves Way for Honda’s March Result
6th April, 2006
Honda Australia has set a new March sales record of 4,611 units, up 543 over March 2005 ..... more

Honda MDX Concept At New York Motor Show
30th March, 2006
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Honda's Acura brand has announced plans to debut a concept version of the all-new MDX luxury sport-utility vehicle ..... more

Honda Civic Type R Concept
21st March, 2006
At this year's Geneva Motor Show Honda displayed the Civic Type R Concept with its promise of fun and exhilarating performance ..... more

Murray Walker Makes F1 Comeback with Honda
8th March, 2006
He's back! After a four year absence from the Formula One Paddock, Murray Walker is making a comeback with the Honda Racing F1 Team ..... more

All-New Civic Boosts Honda Sales
6th March, 2006
Honda Australia has posted another strong sales month, selling 3,484 units ..... more

Honda Updates Sports Models
15th February, 2006
Honda Australia has unveiled a sports variant of its Accord Euro sedan and a facelifted S2000 at the Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

America's Honda Civic Si Sedan Concept
14th February, 2006
The Civic Si Sedan Concept provides strong hints of the styling and performance for a production Civic Si Sedan scheduled to go on sale across America later this year ..... more

All Time Record Sales for Honda
7th February, 2006
After recording its third year of record sales of 28% in 2005, Honda has started 2006 recording its highest ever monthly sales of 4,751 units ..... more

Honda Launches All-New Civic Range
5th February, 2006
Honda Australia has launched the eighth-generation Civic with new levels of power, fuel economy, refinement and comfort ..... more

Honda Achieves Record European Sales
23rd January, 2006
Honda achieved record automobile sales in Europe, reaching a high of 285,924** units during 2005 against a downturn of 0.7%* ..... more

Third Straight Record Year For Honda
6th January, 2006
Honda Australia is rewriting its record book for a third time in three years thanks to another all-time sales record ..... more

Honda Takes 'Detroit News' Awards
1st January, 2006
The U.S. newspaper 'Detroit News' has named the new Honda Civic sedan as its 2006 Car of the Year and the Honda Ridgeline as its 2006 Truck of the Year ..... more


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Honda Wins Two Awards In USA
18th December, 2005
Car and Driver Magazine has named the 2006 Honda Accord as the "Best Family Sedan," and the Acura TSX (Accord Euro) as the “Best Sports Sedan” in its annual "10 Best Cars" award ..... more

New Look for Honda Accord Euro
28th November, 2005
Honda’s Accord Euro range receives a facelift for 2006 with a series of subtle improvements ..... more

Honda Stars In Australia's Best Cars Awards
23rd November, 2005
Honda has been named twice in the 'Australia’s Best Cars' awards, with the Accord Euro winning the Best Mid-Size car over $28,000 segment and the Odyssey Luxury taking the Best People Mover ..... more

Honda Achieves a Sales Milestone
16th November, 2005
After record sales in 2003 and 2004 Honda Australia announced yesterday it has achieved another milestone, selling its 40,000th vehicle in one year for the first time ..... more

Honda Passion Shines Through
8th November, 2005
After months of searching and assessing candidates Honda has found the most passionate Honda motor vehicle owner in Australia ..... more

Honda at SEMA 2005
8th November, 2005
Honda showed more than 50 vehicles at this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas, including nineteen 2006 Civic Si coupes ..... more

Honda Sports 4 Concept Car
24th October, 2005
The Sports 4 Concept is Honda's vision of a sports car of the future, a vehicle that allows anyone, not just expert drivers, to experience a high-performance automobile ..... more

Honda's Diversity on Show in Sydney
17th October, 2005
Attractions on Honda's stand at Sydney's Motor Show include the 30th Anniversary Accord and CR-V Special Edition, the all-new Legend ..... more

Honda To Double Production In Pakistan
7th September, 2005
Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd. (HACPL), Honda’s car production and sales joint venture in Pakistan, held a Manufacturing Capacity Expansion ceremony of its production plant on Monday ..... more

Honda Continues Sales Success
6th September, 2005
Honda Australia’s record-breaking run in 2005 continues with the company setting its best-ever August sales result of 4,006 units ..... more

Honda Announces All New 2006 Civic for the US
5th September, 2005
Honda has announced four completely-redesigned Civic models including the Civic Si Coupe, Civic Hybrid sedan, Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe, for the US market ..... more

Price Changes to Honda CR-V Range
1st September, 2005
Honda Australia has announced price changes to its CR-V range ..... more

Honda Announces All New Civic for Europe
2nd August, 2005
Honda Motor Europe Ltd. yesterday announced the all-new, eighth generation Civic for the European market. Wider and lower than the out-going model ..... more

Honda Announces Fuel-Efficiency Targets
21st July, 2005
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has released an overview of its next-generation power train technology and fuel economy targets for cars due to be introduced in coming years. Also, see Honda President's Mid-Year Global Speech ..... more

Honda To Discontinue The NSX
13th July, 2005
Honda has announced that it will discontinue production of the NSX, a vehicle that has enjoyed considerable popularity as pure sports car and won many fans worldwide ..... more

Honda’s Record Year Continues
3rd July, 2005
Honda Australia celebrated its most successful six months ever and set another all time record in June with 4,746 sales ..... more

Get Me To The Church On Time!
2nd June, 2005
You can enjoy various exciting and fun experiences at Honda’s Twin-Ring Motegi race track – including getting married ..... more

Honda Sets Yet Another Sales Record
1st June, 2005
Honda Australia has overturned yet another sales record with the company’s best ever May result ..... more

Honda Reaches 100,000 Hybrid Sales
25th May, 2005
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. yesterday announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles reached 100,000 units in April 2005 ..... more

Kannan Claims Indy 500 Pole for Honda
16th May, 2005
Led by Andretti Green Racing's Tony Kanaan, Honda drivers once again prevailed in Pole Day qualifying for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500, with the defending Indy Car Series champion claiming his first '500' pole in his fourth attempt ..... more

Honda's Record April
2nd May, 2005
Honda Australia enjoyed its best ever April result with total sales of 3,677 units ..... more

Honda Introduces All-new Airwave In Japan
8th April, 2005
Honda yesterday announced the debut of the Airwave, in Japan, an all-new 1.5-litre compact wagon that boasts an extra-large glass Sky Roof ..... more

Honda’s Record Year Marches On
4th April, 2005
Three months into 2005 and Honda has set another new sales record for the third successive month ..... more


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