Honda has introduced a new twist to its Civic Type R lineup with the launch of the “Racing Black Package,” unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025. The update sees the vehicle’s iconic red seats swapped out for a set of sleek black ones dressed in Lux/ultra suede. The Civic Type R has been synonymous […]
Tag: Honda
Car
Jan 8, 2025
Honda Debuts “0 Saloon” and “0 SUV” Prototypes
Honda has unveiled two of its latest prototype vehicles at this year’s CES, namely the “0 Saloon” and “0 SUV” — part of its upcoming 0 Series EV lineup, set for production in 2026. The Honda 0 Saloon, the flagship model, features bold wedge-shaped styling and a spacious cabin despite its low profile. Meanwhile, the […]
Car
Jan 6, 2025
Sony and Honda’s ‘AFEELA 1’ Debut Electric Car Is Finally Available to Pre-Order
Sony and Honda‘s eagerly anticipated AFEELA 1 electric vehicle is available to pre-order now, the brands announced jointly today at CES 2025 in Las Vegas – the same city and show where they first unveiled their joint project in 2023. Two versions of the AFEELA 1 have been made available to pre-order: the base “Origin” […]
Car
Dec 18, 2024
Honda Brings Back the Iconic Prelude as a Hybrid-Electric Sports Coupe
Honda has announced the revival of the legendary Prelude with a sixth-generation vehicle that marks a significant milestone in its electrification strategy, blending the brand’s sporty heritage with modern tech. First teased as a concept at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Prelude will feature Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain and debut the innovative S+ […]
Moto
Sep 26, 2024
The Honda Dax 125 Makes Its Way to the U.S.
Honda has announced that the iconic Honda Dax 125 will be available to U.S. customers starting in October, paying tribute to the beloved 1969 Trail 70. The miniMOTO model, which was first introduced in Europe for the 2023 model year, is now set to make its way Stateside. The Dax 125 joins Honda’s popular miniMOTO […]
Car
Aug 5, 2024
New Manual Transmission Honda Civic RS Surfaces in Japan
Honda has launched the facelifted Civic lineup in Japan, including the new sporty RS trim that is exclusively available with a six-speed manual transmission and rev-matching system. While the automaker hasn’t shared very many details at the time of writing, it did highlight a few key updates, which include sport-tuned suspension, RS-specific badging, 18-inch Berlina […]
Car
Aug 1, 2024
NSX Predecessor: The Honda HP-X to Make U.S. Debut at Pebble Beach
Honda‘s eye-catching HP-X Concept car will make its North American debut at the fast-approaching 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Initially revealed at the 1984 Turin Auto Show, the HP-X signaled Honda’s ambition to create a mid-engine supercar, a dream later realized through the NSX. The Honda HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) Concept, a product of legendary […]
Car
Jan 10, 2024
Sony and Honda’s AFEELA Project Is Driven With a DualSense Controller
During Sony‘s recent CES 2024 press conference, the Japanese tech company unveiled its long-awaited AFEELA project in partnership with Honda. Spectacularly hitting the stage, the concept car was surprisingly controlled with a Sony PlayStation 5 controller. According to Sony and Honda, “AFEELA powers unparalleled intelligence, remembering, communicating, protecting, and inspiring people. The AV electric vehicle […]
Car
Dec 13, 2023
RJ de Vera Wants the Very Best for Enthusiasts and the Car Community
It’s not every day we get a true car industry leader for our ongoing DRIVERS series, but when we do, we love learning about their career and how they got there. It’s a dream come true for a lot, so the knowledge and advice they pass down is truly inspiring. And RJ de Vera is […]
Car
Nov 4, 2023
These Are Some of the Best Cars We Saw at SEMA 2023
SEMA has stood as one of the most important shows and conventions for automotive enthusiasts, because of the education, announcements and unveilings the car brands and manufacturers bring out each year. For 2023, the spectacle and presentation was as strong as ever, and it showed heavily with the cars and builds we saw. While there’s […]
Car
Oct 26, 2023
Honda Unveils a Revival of its 90s Era Prelude
At this year’s Japan Mobility Show, Honda Motor Co., Ltd’s Director and President, Toshihiro Mibe, unveiled a variety of new concepts, including a revival of the 90s era Prelude. He shared the “Prelude Concept will take the ‘joy of driving’ into the full-fledged electrified future. I have introduced some of the mobility products that embody […]
Bike
Sep 14, 2023
Honda Revives the ’80s Motocompo Mini-Scooter as an All-Electric Model
In 1981,Hondarolled out the Motocompo, a miniature, foldablescooterdesigned to fit in subcompact cars. The scooter was ultimately discontinued just two years after its debut, though Honda has revisited the concept over the decades to influence some of its other projects. The automaker’s latest design doesn’t merely take inspiration from the Motocompo but is a direct […]
Car
Jul 13, 2023
These Honda Wedding Rings Are for Real Car Couples
For true car couples that happen to also love JDM, more specifically offerings fromHonda, U-Treasure has now released Honda Wedding Rings. Constructed of platinum, the silver-tone wedding bands are marked with various logos associated with the Japanese automotive manufacturer. The 12 logos available are officially licensed by Honda and range from the classic “H” to […]
Car
Apr 24, 2023
Evasive Motorsports Has Built the Dream Honda S2000 R
“There’s one model that was never released as a Type R; the S2000. Until now.” Those are the words of Evasive Motorsports, a California-based modification unit that has a penchant for tuning your favorite JDM cars, such as the Honda S2000. Now, it reveals a car of many a petrolhead’s dreams: the Honda S2000 R. […]
Car
Jan 25, 2023
Honda Japan Suspends All New Orders for the Civic Type R
Honda’s Type R-badged Civic is finding great success in its domestic market as it has just been announced that Honda has stopped taking orders. The FL5 Civic Type R was released back in July in Japan where it was met with a surprising amount of pre-orders. Coupled with long-term supply chain shortages, Honda indicated that […]
Car
Jan 23, 2023
The New Honda Civic Type R Is Two Steps Back, Three Steps Forward
The Type R badge has always been the hot ticket item from Honda, ever since its introduction in 1992 with the flagship Honda NSX. The US didn’t see its first Type R model until 1998, bestowed upon the Integra coupe under the luxury subsidiary, Acura. It wasn’t until almost 20 years later did the US […]
Car
Jan 6, 2023
Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Its Afeela Prototype EV
With their first EV set for pre-order in 2023, Sony and Honda shared the concept for their first model at CES 2023. The electronics and automobile union of Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) unveiled the Afeela prototype EV, revealing a minimalist sedan-like design in a futuristic gray paint. Maintaining an aerodynamic shape, the vehicle expresses a […]
Car
Nov 21, 2022
Watch How the 2023 Honda Civic Type R Is Made
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is almost here, and to keep up the suspense and momentum the Japanese marque has revealed how it makes its formidable hot sedan. So far, we know that the 2023 Type R comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that’s good for 315 HP, 310 pound-feet of torque, and […]