Honda CR-V: Live Photos from the LA Show

About four months after Honda confirmed that an all-new 2012 CR-V would go on sale in America this December, the next generation of the popular crossover model finally made its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday. More than an evolution of the outgoing model than a revolution of the crossover theme, the new CR-V has been softly redesigned inside and out while it also sports a slightly more powerful and frugal version of Honda's 2.4-liter i-VTEC that produces 185-ponies and returns up to 31mpg (highway, FWD).
In this post, we bring you a new batch of photos from the L.A. Auto Show floors as well as three new official videos including the first driving footage and on a much less interesting note, a clip that shows several "Mommy Bloggers" and one "Daddy Blogger" talking about their experience driving Honda's new SUV – we know; you can't hide your excitement…

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Spesification Honda Freed

lthough relatively new age, which was launched in June 2009, Honda did not seem satisfied with the initial display its flagship compact MPV, Freed. Honda Freed is now looking even more refreshing.

Improvements made by PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) was intended to make this car more up to date, comfortable and safety.

"With these improvements, Freed became more stylish and comfortable," said Director of Marketing and Sales PT Honda Prospect Motor Jonfis Fandy in a press conference in Djakarta Theater Building, Jalan MH Thamrin, Jakarta, Thursday (04/15/2010).

Honda Freed on the latest happening there is a change in the form of a power retractable door mirrors with side signal and given additional tailgate spoiler, which in addition to reinforce the sporty impression on the Freed also improve aerodynamics.

While for the cabin New Honda Freed is now also equipped with automatic AC control knob that was given a new touch.

Similarly with the second row bench newfangled king and queen seat and more comfortable thanks to a third application grab rails, sunvisor with vanity mirrors, seatback pockets and convenient hooks.

But for the affairs of the kitchen runway, Honda seems to still believe with i-VTEC engine capable 1.5-liter generates 118 ps 146 Nm of torque automatic transmission, 5 assisted acceleration.

For the price tag of Honda Freed with the type of power sliding door (PSD) USD $ 258.5 million and non-PSD Freed type disposed at a price of Rp 238 million.

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Honda Civic Hatchback Priced from £16,495 in the UK

Honda has released UK pricing and equipment levels for the new Civic, which made its world premiere at the 64th International Auto Show in Frankfurt earlier this month. Buyers can order their car now with first deliveries set to take place in January. In Britain, the ninth-generation Civic will be available with three engines and a choice of four trim levels. Prices for the five-door hatchback start at £16,495 for the entry-level 1.4-liter petrol model and top out at £26,595 for a fully equipped 2.2-liter diesel.
All versions of the 2012 Civic are fitted with an ECON driving mode, which is similar to the one seen on the Jazz and Insight hybrids managing engine settings in order to improve fuel consumption, It also includes an “Idle Stop” auto stop/start system on manual-gearbox equipped models.
The entry-level SE trim level includes 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic air-conditioning and USB connectivity for MP3 players and costs £16,495 with the 100HP 1.4-liter petrol engine, £17,995 with the 140HP 1.8-liter unit and £20,095 with the 150HP 2.2-liter i-DTEC diesel.
Next up is the ES trim which costs £18,995 with the 1.8-liter petrol and £21,095 with the 2.2 diesel. On top of the SE specs, it includes a leather steering wheel, dual-zone air-conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control with speed limiter, automatic headlights and wipers, a rear view parking camera, key fob-operated windows and folding mirrors, and a 6-speaker audio system.
The third trim available in the UK is the EX, which adds leather upholstery, heated front seats and an HDD audio and navigation system. It is priced at £21,745 with the 1.8-liter petrol and £23,845 with the 2.2-liter diesel.
The top of the range model is the EX GT. It adds keyless entry and ignition, front and rear parking sensors, bi-xenon headlights, a panoramic glass roof, privacy glass, auto-dimming rear view mirror and 17-inch alloy wheels. It is priced at £24,495 and £26,595 with the 1.8-liter petrol and 2.2-liter diesel engines respectively.
From March 2012, UK Civic buyers of the SE and ES trim levels will have the option of adding a T-Grade package, which, for an extra £995, adds a touch screen satellite navigation system, to the standard specification.

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Toyota Warns Suppliers to Lower their Prices

Saturday, October 08, 2011 |

The strong yen is harming the profitability of Japanese carmakers. After Honda, which plans to halve its domestic production over the next decade, Toyota, Japan’s number one automaker, told its parts suppliers to severely reduce their prices or risk being replaced by overseas manufacturers. According to a report from Bloomberg, Toyota loses $443 million USD for every yen appreciation against the dollar and has been hit hard by the 2009-2010 recalls and the March earthquake. As a result, at the end of August it warned the “Keiretsu”, a group of its 219 largest local suppliers, to cut their prices and match their overseas competitors, or it may be forced to prefer the latter.
While Toyota spokesman Amiko Tomita declined to comment on the issue, the Japanese carmaker may be forced to disband the decades-old “Keiretsu”, which translates as “a group that cooperates with Toyota” and was formed in December 1943.
Analysts like Hiroshi Ataku at IHS Automotive say that the strong yen will most likely make Toyota follow the example of rival Nissan. When Carlos Ghosn became its CEO in 2000, he made reducing costs and returning the company to profitability his number one priority– and he succeeded.
“Toyota must be feeling the pressure of the strong yen the hardest”, says Ataku. “It may have to do what Ghosn did with Nissan’s part supply chain 10 years ago, and search for the cheapest possible options.”
The strong yen hit Toyota the hardest since it continues to manufacture almost half of its cars at its local factories (nearly 3 million units out of a 7.3 million total in fiscal year 2011). In comparison, Nissan builds just 25% of its cars at home and Honda 26%.

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Honda OSM latest Car Styling, Sporty and More Environmentally Friendly

Honda OSM latest Car Styling, Sporty and More Environmentally Friendly

Honda OSM latest Car Styling, Sporty and More Environmentally Friendly

Honda has unveiled a new roadster concept at the British International Motor Show. called OSM (Open Study Model), was to share space and Honda FCX Clarity CR-Z sports hybrid on the Honda stand. Honda's concept is to design a car where style meets green agreement. "We're trying to show that low emission cars can look attractive," said Andreas Sittel, Project Leader for OSM. "There is no reason why a car is more environmentally friendly can not look attractive and charming, style, and sports to drive."

Ferrari's Newest Car Monsa Sophisticated, Unique, and Energy-efficient Future

Ferrari's Newest Car Monsa Sophisticated, Unique, and Energy-efficient Future

Ferrari's Newest Car Monsa Sophisticated, Unique, and Energy-efficient Future

Ferrari's Newest Car Monsa Sophisticated, Unique, and Energy-efficient Future

Ferrari Monsa if designers created maghsoudi faith that might be the beginning of the most sophisticated flying car. The style and aerodynamic model has more speed than 200km/jam.

With the latest cars and Sporty Styling Package Novitec Rosso Ferrari California.

With the latest cars and Sporty Styling Package Novitec Rosso Ferrari California.

Novitec Rosso Ferrari California comes with a combination of wheels 21 and 22 inches in diameter, suspense modification, and more exclusive interior options. In collaboration with Pirelli as the supply of high-performance tires play a major role in the appearance of being fabulous. Combination 9jx21 size front wheel and 11.5 jx22 on the rear axle, front axle features size 255/30 ZR 21 tires, size 315/25 ZR 22 rear tires. Novitec Rosso Ferrari Rosso novitec California also includes stainless steel exhaust with metal catalysts and closing actuator manettino high performance system, operated from buttons on the steering wheel tuning package.

Newest Cadillac Sedan Cars Sheen XTS Platinum 2012

Newest Cadillac Sedan Cars Sheen XTS Platinum 2012

Newest Cadillac Sedan Cars Sheen XTS Platinum 2012

Newest Cadillac Sedan Cars Sheen XTS Platinum 2012

Newest Cadillac Sedan Cars Sheen XTS Platinum 2012

Cadillac sedan XTS one platinum 2012 concept car that combines luxury and the latest connectivity technology with modern style and elegance. Cadillac XTS 2012 platinum is a luxury limousine between 5 and 7 series BMW. With a display of luxury and comfort with high-tech interior, equipped with leather and wood and the overall design of displays OLED technology (Organic Light-emitting diode). Cadillac XTS 2012 platinum has suspense MRC (Magnetic Ride Control), borrowed from the Corvette, use technology is controlled magneto-rheological dampers that rapidly respond to driving conditions.

Latest Formula 1 Car BMW Sauber C29 Output Hinwil Team

Latest Formula 1 Car BMW Sauber C29 Output Hinwil Team

Latest Formula 1 Car BMW Sauber C29 Output Hinwil Team

Latest Formula 1 Car BMW Sauber C29 Output Hinwil Team

BMW Sauber C29 was the first F1 car was built in Hinwil team without support BMW cars. This car was released around the end of January 2010 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo Valencia. The main feature of the BMW Sauber F1 car in 2010 C29 is a very high nose of the car and the old engine casing. Size or dimensions of this car: length 4.940 mm, width 1.800 mm and 1.000 mm tall, weighs 620kg. BMW Sauber F1 car while technically C29 is as follows:Chassis: Constructed of carbon fiberSuspension: Sachs Race EngineeringBrakes: Brembo disc brakes and carbon byTransmission: Ferrari on a seven-speed gearbox with quick shift optionSteering wheel: BMW Sauber F1 TeamTires: Bridgestone Potenza

3R-C Honda New Cars Future Options

3R-C Honda New Cars Future Options

Honda 3R-C concept is a concept car of the future. Concept cars with electric vehicles that allow future lithium ion battery use, 3R-C Honda one urban public transport is for one person. This vehicle was created by Milan's Honda Studio that will be presented at the Geneva International Motor. Electricity obtained from three-wheel chassis that replaces the low, to keep the center of gravity low and to increase stability. Honda 3R-C has a canopy that covered the driver's seat if not used. Canopy for "wind shield" that covers the pilot who was sitting low in the vehicle, with a significant protection of the bodywork and doors.

Latest Car Design from RS 2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Latest Car Design from RS 2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Latest Car Design from RS 2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Latest Car Design from RS 2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Latest Car Design from RS 2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Destroid auto show auto show, the leading European car company Chevrolet will feature the latest cars with the concept of RS 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, a new concept of the next generation of the Aveo subcompact, which is expected to get a reaction from the audience positis, until ready to hit the market next year 2011 cars. By adopting the concept of sporty accessories for the full-attention-seeking among young Europeans. Designed with a number of trends like oversized double grill and more robust optical blocksblok door handles and hiding behind the pillar C.

Aveo is an individual trunk mounted spoiler, chrome exhaust pipe at the center, rear lights with a fashionable colored aluminum casing. Le piece de la package 19-inch aluminum wheel sets, with five fingers covering the brake calipers painted blue. Interior adopts the concept of the skin with stitches, a leading light in front of a blue screen insert instruments. While concepts are installed under the hood erotec 1.4 liter engine with a power of 138 horsepower combined with a six-speed manual gearbox

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