If you like seven-seat people movers, you're in luck – Honda will debut a updated version of its Odyssey model at the New York Auto Show next week.

At both the press and public days, the 2014 Honda Odyssey will be on display at Honda's booth, along with the 2014 Accord Plug-In and the fully-electric Honda Fit EV.

All Odyssey models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 278 bhp (207 kW) and 252 lb-ft (341 Nm) of torque - possibly with the six-speed automatic spreading to non-Touring trims.

Multi-link rear suspension that serves as the foundation for Honda's fun-to-drive EV with an EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating of 82 miles.

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Honda has revealed a design sketch with a new Civic Wagon Concept at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show.

The Wagon concept is said to “strongly hint at the design direction of the final production version” of a long-awaited Honda Civic estate.

Based on the sub-compact Fit platform, the new Honda Civic Wagon is likely to retain the hidden rear door handle of the hatchback, a sloping roofline with integrated rear spoiler along with a large LED tail-light assembly.

It will feature the hatchback's range of petrol and diesel engines, including the recently launched 1.6-liter i-DTEC diesel. A higher power 2.2-litre diesel, and 1.4 and 1.8-litre petrols will also be offered.

The latest iteration of the Honda NSX concept and the new Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will be available in Europe in fall of 2013.

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A new subcompact Honda crossover due in 2014 will take its cues from the Urban SUV concept, entry-level model about nine inches shorter than the automaker's existing CR-V.

The Honda Urban SUV Concept is built on the Fit platform and it looks like a more rugged version of the Nissan Juke.

However, the new crossover seems to share its design more with Acura than any Honda. Underpinning the 4300mm-long Urban SUV Concept is the next-generation Jazz's platform.

In terms of interior space, we expect the small SUV offer standard Bluetooth and touchscreen interfaces on its current Civic and CR-V compacts hasn't been outlined.

Tight-lipped Honda isn't talking about powertrains right now, but we predict this engine would be a 1.5-liter I4 paired with a continuously variable transmission.

Honda says its new small utility vehicle will go on sale late this year in Japan and US sales joining in next year in an effort to double its sales to 6 million units by 2017.

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About 18 months after debuting as a new-for-2012 model, the 2013 Honda Civic has introduced this morning at the Los Angeles Auto Show has updated styling.

The 2013 Civic gets significant updates inside and out, which the Japanese automaker hopes will stem the tide of criticism levied at the completely redesigned 2012 model.

The 2013 Honda Civic gets a new grille, clear-lens corner lights, compact sporting an updated lower bumper, updated taillights and different wheels, a chrome-trimmed black honeycomb mesh grille plus a deeper front bumper opening.

Changes to the Civic's interior are designed to give it a more premium feel, feature a rearview camera; a dashboard is visually similar to the outgoing model; an outside temperature gauge; USB and iPod connections; a sliding center armrest; a color LCD screen; audio controls on the steering wheel and SMS text and Pandora.

Newly optional safety tech includes retuned the suspension, a forward collision alert system, a lane departure warning system and steering settings to sharpen the Civic's handling.

The price will jump by $160 across the line, the base 2013 Honda Civic LX model starts at $18,165 and a Civic sedan at $18,995, including the $790 shipping charge.

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The 2013 Honda Civic buyers in Europe will benefit from a new efficiency-focused Earth Dreams with 1.6-liter diesel engine - set to debut in the European-market Civic early next year.

Said to be the lightest diesel engine in its class, the new engine will make 118 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque while emitting 94 grams of CO2 per kilometre and using 3.6 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres on the European combined cycle.

“There were no benchmarks for us because those targets would have been too low. We were determined to establish a benchmark of our own that our competitors would have to follow,” Tetsuya Miyake, project leader for the 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine.

Helping to achieve those figures is a fourth-generation Garrett turbocharger and the Bosch fuel system operates at a high 26,000 psi for optimized fuel atomization.

Honda has yet to announce plans to bring the oil-burning mill, but expected the new diesel will debut in early 2013 in the European and World Market Civic.

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The Honda Brio Amaze is the hottest topic in Thailand and India, but today the car has leaked to the web, ahead its global premiere in Thailand on the 23rd of November.

The front has minor changes, including a new chrome grille, new rear doors, new alloy wheel and a far more attractive rear end. With an increased wheelbase, The Honda Brio Amaze is about 60mm longer and 26kg heavier than the Brio hatchback.

The interior will likely carryover from the standard model, include the light-tan coloured interior, a unique rear seat and revised upholstery.

The Brio Amaze will be the first diesel Honda in India, the car will be offered with a 1.5-liter i-DTEC diesel and the 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel engine. While in the Kingdom with a 1.2 litre i-VTEC petrol engine that develops 90 hp (66 kW).



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The 2013 Honda CR-Z hybrid will be going on sale later this week with priced slightly higher at $19,975 for the base model and $21,655 for the CR-Z EX, (*neither price including a $790 destination charge).

Exterior updates to the 2013 Honda CR-Z include a new front fascia; new brighter chrome plating on the headlights tinged with blue clearcoat; two new colors are now available; 16-inch alloy wheels; a new rear diffuser; Passion Berry Pearl and Polished Metal Metallic.

The new Honda CR-Z is powered by the same 1.5L four-cylinder engine mated to Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system's DC brushless electric motor - produce 130 horsepower and 140 lb-ft.

Which is fueled by a new lithium-ion battery pack has a higher 15 kW output, a gain of eight horsepower and 12 lb-ft of torque (4 lb-ft on CVT equipped models).

Overall, the CVT equipped the 2013 Honda CR-Z hybrid is rated at 36 / 39 / 37 mpg (a gain of 1 mpg city), while rating of 31 / 38 / 34 (gain of 1 mpg highway) combined on the 6-speed manual transmission models.

On the inside, the base Honda CR-Z revisions include new metallic trim on the door pulls and latches, LED running lights, automatic climate control, premium audio system, Bluetooth connectivity, rearview camera, leather-wrapped steering wheel and cruise control. Optional features include two-tone seats, a new Plus Sport System, Honda satellite-linked navigation system, the S+ button on the steering wheel, Pandora Interface and SMS text message function.

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The 2013 Honda Crosstour goes on sale November 20, 2012 with a starting price of $27,230 (excluding an $825 destination charge), which is $525 lower than the 2012 model.

Standard exterior features on Honda Crosstour include chrome door handles, prominent front grille, auto-on/off projector-beam headlights, redesigned front, rear privacy glass, 17-inch alloy wheels and P225/65R-17 all-season tires.

Interior revisions include upgraded materials along with a 360-watt AM/FM 6-disc audio system with seven speakers; automatic air conditioning; a USB audio interface; an auto day/night dimming rearview mirror; Bluetooth ™ HandsFreeLink® and steering wheel-mounted cruise.

Safety the 2013 Honda Crosstour facelift safety technology includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®); multiple-threshold front airbags; Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure; nti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist; dual-stage.

The two different four-cylinder Honda Crosstour models rated at 192 horsepower, matched to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy rating1 of 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined.

Honda has equipped the top Crosstour with a re-engineered 3.5-liter V6 delivers 278 hp (207 kW) and 252 lb-ft (341 Nm). The car now achieving an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating 1 of 20/29/23 mpg on Crosstour 2WD models while the AWD version, 18/28/22 mpg respectively.

The 2013 Honda Crosstour is produced 3 at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc., East Liberty Auto Plant in East Liberty, Ohio.

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Honda have confirmed that the next generation Civic Type R will get a 2.0-liter turbo engine with up to 300 hp (224 kW).

The 2013 Honda Civic facelifted has already been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the L.A. Auto Show on this month. While a previous report was indicating that the next-gen Type R will feature a 1.6-litre motorsport engine that produces 250 hp (186 kW).

Rumors are saying that the upcoming Honda Civic Type R will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo with as much as 300 hp (224 kW) could be more powerful than the Renaultsport Megane 265.

Arai said: "We have an idea of the products our rivals are developing and regardless of what anyone else produces, our car will be the fastest front-wheel-drive model around the Nurburgring when it goes on sale. And we will do whatever we need to in order to make that happen."

With a start price at £25,000 and the car will hit the market in 2015.

The Honda Insight combines advanced technology moving its next-generation Insight hybrid down market has leaked with LeftLaneNews spy photographers.

The Honda Insight hybrid is a five-seat hatchback that's intended to beat the Toyota Prius in terms of price and just about every non-hybrid in terms of gas mileage.

The powertrain for the vehicle Honda 's latest 1.5L four-cylinder combined with a new seven-speed gearbox. With a 53 mpg combined rating and up to 59 mpg highway, and combined EPA fuel economy rating of 42 mpg.

The 2013 Honda Insight hybrid adds alloy wheels, gauge cluster, the Fit's center stack, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

Given the Insight's disappointing sales this year, according to Reuters, have topped no more than 4,801, Honda is likely rushing this new model to market in 2014.

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The car's been about 18 months since Honda unveiled Civic at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and now Honda revealed today the first images of the 2013 Honda Civic facelift ahead of its first appearance at L.A.

The front of the 2013 Honda Civic gets a deeper, updated alloy wheels, a black honeycomb mesh grille, a revised hood, a new more sculpted front end fascia. While the rear gets the flowing, the chrome accent up front is mimicked at taillamp level and and fancy taillights.

"Heading into 2013 with styling and content additions, the Civic's fun-to-drive nature and core attributes of safety, spaciousness and fuel efficiency remain intact," said by Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda.

Interior pictures were not released, but Honda says the car also gets enhanced interior design, plus more safety and convenience features.

Honda has always prided itself on delivering best-in-class products, the 2013 Civic facelift will benefit from a number of chassis tweaks and suspension have been revised for better ride comfort.

The 2013 Honda Civic officially going on sale on November 29 after Honda releases details at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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This is the production version of the Honda Micro Commuter, expected will be tested next year in Japan. The car has been developed to be eligible for new micro vehicle categories which are under consideration for licensing by the Japanese government.

The Honda Micro Commuter is indeed a micro car since it is just 2.5m long, 1.25m wide and 1.45m high. The car is designed to accommodate a driver and two small children in the rear along with other body styles of the Micro Commuter are expected to be developed.

The Honda Micro Commuter is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor matched to a 15 kW lithium-ion battery, has an approximate range of 37 miles (59 km/h) and and maximum speed of 50mph (80 km/h).

The car is also possible to charge the car from Honda's existing hybrid production cars and uses a clip-in tablet computer to provide instrumentation and controls.

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Mugen is planning to offer an upgrade for the recently introduced Honda N-One after launches on its local auto market. Already available in Japan, the Honda N-ONE Mugen is priced from $14,371.

According to the company, the Honda N-One will receive one of the two aerodynamic body kits comes with a new rear bumper with twin exhaust tailpipes in the middle, a modified front grille, supplemented by optional LED lights and side sill extensions.

Additional changes to the suspension are also planned and by the choice of three alloy wheel versions. The Honda N-ONE Mugen will also receive colored interior panels, a turbo pressure indicator, red starter button, metal pedals with anti slip finish and various colors for the rugs.

The N-ONE is powered by a small three-cylinder 660cc gasoline engine mated to a CVT transmission to power either the front or all four wheels, depending on the selected version.

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Honda N-ONE was launched on its local auto market and will be sold in dealerships across Japan., the third model of the new N Series mini-vehicle following the N BOX and the N BOX +.

“Key features of the N-ONE include a spacious cabin which comfortably accommodates four adults, and an improved acceleration performance. Further, stable driving performance and excellent quietness even during highway driving were realized through adoption of a lightweight and highly-rigid body and an exclusively-developed suspension”, as the automaker is saying in its official press release.

The N-ONE was developed in the motif of the N360, Honda's first mass-produced minicar introduced to the market in 1967. According to the car manufacturer, the Honda N-ONE is a city car which is coming with total 16 colors or 5 combinations of two-tone color styles for the new Premium trim level.

The Honda N-ONE is powered by a small three-cylinder 660cc gasoline engine with naturally aspirated or turbocharged. The city car will return 27.0 km/liter in Japanese market testing, use a CVT to power either the front or all four wheels.

Safety features include Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), HAS (Hill Start Assist), VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), side curtain airbag or Pedestrian Injury Migration Body.

Price ranges from 1.15 million yen ($14,375) for the base N-One G to 1.707 million yen ($16,997) for the N-One Premium.

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Honda Performance Development (HPD) brings a higher performance version of its CR-Z sport hybrid. Honda states that this concept is only an "exploration" of the performance potential of the CR-Z Supercharged.

Visual changes include a sport exhaust, Honda Genuine Accessory front and rear spoilers, 19-inch HFP wheels, an HPD rear diffuser and HFP badging.

HPD has upgraded the supercharged CR-Z with a sport exhaust, HPD sport dampers, sport-tuned suspension, bigger brakes and high-performance tires.

The Honda Supercharged CR-Z concept makes 185 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque, break the 10-second barrier for the 0-60 mph run. There is little likelihood of Honda actually putting the HPD Supercharged CR-Z Concept into production, but we'd vote that they just break down and build the damn thing.

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Honda has released the first teaser video with the Brio sedan, the Honda Brio will likely be offered in emerging markets such as India, and Thailand.

The Honda Brio sedan is actually based on the hatchback version of the model, Described as the “sedan of your dreams.” The Honda Brio has a generic design with a thick chrome bar in between the two tail lamps, upward sweeping character lines, arge taillights and chrome trim.

Rumor has it that the Honda Brio sedan will get a 1.5 liter four-cylinder diesel engine, probably the same motor as found in the Honda Brio hatchback. There's also word of a 1.2 liter diesel, with its 88 HP and 109 Nm of torque.

The new Honda Fit Twist was developed by local automobile R&D team in Brazil, launched at the 2012 Sao Paulo International Motor Show. Honda's release insists the Fit Twist is a Brazilian-market exclusive with a starting price of $28,600.

“While maintaining the ease of use and driving comfort of the original Fit, the ‘FIT twist’ offers a sportier vehicle image with a bold design realized through adoption of an exclusive front grill and roof rails as well as an exclusive seat surface material,” Honda said in a statement.

Designed exclusively for Brazil, the Honda Fit Twist features a matte aluminum finish, a faux skidplate, bigger 16-inch alloy wheels, ovoid fog lamps with bright surrounds, a revised grille, likely faux air intakes, mirror caps and clear tail lamp fixtures.

Honda hasn't released technical specs on the Fit Twist, so expect choices to include a 1.4-liter or 1.5-liter, 16-valve I-4 that produces 100 hp (75 kW) and a 1.5-liter with 115 hp (86 kW), along with a manual or an automatic transmission driving the front wheels.

A Honda spokesman told autoreviewblog.net: “People here in Brazil like cars that are a bit tougher. We've made it tougher and sportier so it's aimed at younger customers.”

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ which only 300 examples will be built and sold by Mugen exclusively in Japan, and pricing starts at ¥4,494,000 (including a 5% consumption tax).

Power is provided by a supercharged 1.5-liter engine with 156-hp and 136 lb-ft of torque. The 2013 Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ is backed up by an IMA hybrid system that develops provides an extra 20hp (20PS) and 78Nm (58 lb-ft). Though no acceleration figures were released, but can run 0 to 62mph (100km/h) sprint in 6.1 seconds.

Dubbed the 2013 Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ, it is equipped a full body kit that includes a new rear diffuser for the upgraded exhaust, a front spoiler, a 17-inch wheels shod in 205/45 R17 Dunlop Direzza ZII performance tires and a revised grille. Other highlights include a beefed up suspension setup and an adjustable suspension.

After teasing us with a few fleeting images of its updated of the 2013 Honda CR-Z on its website and a rather surprising unveiling at the Indonesian Motor Show. Honda has now released full details after it is being showcased at the 2012 Paris Auto Show this today.

Those include new side mirrors, the 2013 Honda CR-Z hybrid gets a revised grille; 17-inch alloy wheels; a revised front bumper; headlamp have all been revised along and two new exterior colors including Energetic Yellow and Aurora Violet.

The 2013 Honda CR-Z also gets a slight boost in power, the 1.5-liter gasoline engine has received some modifications to the variable valve timing system and the ECU. Moving up 19 hp for a total 134 and the amount of torque for 140 lb-ft while hybird gets a power boost from 14 HP (10 kW) to 20 HP (15 kW). It's can 0 to 62 mph takes 9.0 seconds (from 9.7) with a top speed of 124 mph.

“If the battery is more than 50 per cent charged, the driver can activate this system using the S+ button on the steering wheel,” Honda said in a statement. A manual managed 31/37 mpg in the city and on the highway respectively.

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Today at the Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta , the 2013 Honda CR-Z facelift has quietly launch. The Honda CR-Z hybrid was expected to debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show next week.

Details are limited, but the 2013 Honda CR-Z external changes include a redesigned front grille; reworked fog lamps; 17-inch alloy wheels; HID headlamps with LED daytime running lights and new rear diffuser. The customers have two choices of colors including: Premium Energetic Yellow Pearl and Premium Northern Lights Violet.

Interior changes are limited, include a new two-tone black and red fabric for the seats, a new Plus Sport system and switchable through a S+ button.

Speaking of the powertrain, the 2013 Honda CR-Z features a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine that produce 120 PS with a peak torque 173 Nm (128 lb-ft) at 6,600 rpm for the six-speed manual. Safety kit includes VSA, active headrests, dual front airbags, EBD and brake assist, side airbags with occupant postion detection sensor, ABS and side curtain airbags.

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