Damien B.

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'Avatar' movie release to showcase Honda engine innovation

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 15, 2009, 8:57 am
Honda UK has snapped up the advertising spot before the premiere of James Cameron’s new movie, ‘Avatar’, to promote its latest work. The new 60-inch film, created by Wieden + Kennedy London, ai...
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Honda Greenlights a 2nd Generation Element

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 15, 2009, 8:29 am
In spite of being functionally outstanding, Honda's odd looking Element crossover has never lived up to sales expectations. The funky box never approached the initial sales target of 75,000 units ...
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Honda's latest is sexy, green and an Internet hit

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 9:54 am
The 2010 Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe is one of the most eagerly anticipated new cars, so much so that a Japanese consumer brochure has been leaked and posted on the Internet, where it's drawn hundreds...
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First-Gen Honda Civic Stalks GM's DC Office, Taunts Staff By Running For 30-Plus Years

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 9:36 am
Quick announcement: Will the owner of the rust-on-white first-gen Honda Civic parked outside GM's Washington DC office please stop stalking the office staff and remove your vehicle from out front....
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Car and Driver Magazine: 2010 Acura ZDX - Short Take Road Test

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 9:25 am
We’re tempted to believe that ZDX stands for “zero demand expected.” The new Acura ZDX is one of those genre-less oddballs that occasionally comes along, like the Subaru Baja and the BMW X6. The...
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Are You Satisfied? What Automakers Retain Their Valued Customers Year After Year?

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 9:16 am
Resale value and vehicle quality have become increasingly important reasons for new-vehicle buyers to remain loyal to an automotive brand, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Customer Rete...
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Breaking News: Next-generation Nissan GT-R will go hybrid

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 9:09 am
According to the latest reports from Japan’s Best Car Magazine, we found out that the next-generation of the Nissan GT-R will go hybrid. That’s right! The next GT-R will come with an electric moto...
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Question and Answer with Honda CEO Takanobu Ito

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 8:56 am
Honda's new CEO Takanobu Ito talks to Autocar about the problems with recycled carbonfibre and why he can't sell fuel cell cars. Do you plan to give us more cars in the future with more platf...
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2011 Honda CR-Z Mugen

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 9:59 pm
Here are some shot's of the Mugen CR-Z. This looks like it's going to be a really nice car. Enjoy!
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Temple of Vtec; Leaked: Official Japanese Brochure for CR-Z!

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 4:42 pm
We just received the following email from one of our followers in Japan. Contained within are a number of photos of the official CR-Z Brochure, which were posted on various Japanese websites. From wh...
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A Look at Japan's 2010 Honda Odyssey

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2009, 8:54 am
It’s been a while I haven’t been so content with Honda to write about it … Even if I had a lot of pleasure in driving Honda’s latest Civic Type R and its Mugen version, Honda’s latest line-u...
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BusinessWeek: The Battle Raging Inside GM

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2009, 8:29 am
Henderson's ouster leaves Whitacre and the board of mostly Detroit outsiders calling the shots. And that's making GM's executives jittery By David Welch The Dec.1 ouster of Frederick A. "...
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Honda on pace to become fourth largest automaker in U.S.

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 9:09 am
12/04/2009, 7:57 PM By Mark Kleis In a rough year for the ailing American automaker, the latest bad news comes in the form of an imminent bump from the fourth position for automotive sales in the US ...
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Autoblog: LA Auto Show 2009, 2010 Dog Friendly Honda Element

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 9:02 am
Honda certainly can't be accused of running a dog and pony show here at the LA Auto Show, because there were no ponies. They did, however, have the adorable Luna and Toby on hand to demonstrate th...
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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger behind the wheel of Vision Concept

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 9:08 am
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gets behind the wheel of BMW’s futuristic hybrid concept car – the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept – during his press conference highlighting green...
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The First Look at the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 8:49 am
More technology, comfort, and economy than ever before Although many automakers have pulled the plug on their minivan programs, Toyota says the market for family haulers is primed for a rebound. To th...
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Honda 'Personal-Neo Urban Transport' Concept Demonstrates Potential for Ultra-compact City-focused Vehicle

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 8:27 am
Small car maximizes style and amenities LOS ANGELES, U.S.A., December 2, 2009 - The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model demonstrates a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact...
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2011 Toyota Sienna Pictures

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 2:06 pm
Well, here are some pic's of the 2011 Toyota Sienna, looks nicer than the existing van. Source; www.burlappcars.com/2009/12/2011-toyota-sienna.html
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ALG: Automotive Depreciation Rankings for 2009 Vehicles

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 8:53 am
Alot of people wonder how brands stack up against eachother with regards to re-sale value. Here is a chart that compares just that, not just comparing brands but also comparing the individual vehicle...
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Huh? JDM Honda Odyssey Tricked Out as a BMW

Damien B. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 8:27 am
Ah yes, the things people do.... Needless to say, this Japanese domestic market Honda Odyssey isn't your typical soccer-mom's minivan. Besides the insane negative camber all around and the fac...
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Eco Cars: Honda Native all-electric concept vehicle can change its color

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 9:52 am
Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept vehicle designed to run on electricity. With the world in need of cars that are smarter, efficient and powered by clean fuels, industrial designers are working hard ...
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Benchmarking Shows Toyota, Honda Follow Different Paths to Hybridization

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 9:38 am
LYON, France –Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. are the global hybrid leaders, together controlling 70% of the market, but a benchmarking teardown of their hybrid-electric vehicles gives a...
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Consumer Reports: Q and A: Why do car batteries die in winter?

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 9:19 am
Q: Why do car batteries go dead in winter? A: Cold weather is often fingered as the culprit when car batteries die, but actually warm temperatures do the most damage to them. High temperatures quicke...
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New Mugen Kit for Honda Fit

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 9:15 am
Mugen propose a 2 new Kit in Japan for the Honda Fit, with a selection of 2 different from spoiler and bumper as well as not less than 5 different set of wheels including 2 16” models and 3 15” on...
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Another proposed Toyota MR2 Hybrid Article

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 8:37 am
Tell us if this sounds familiar: Hybrids will kill the driver-oriented sportscar. It's the line taken by no small share of enthusiasts, and some of them are among us here at Autoblog. But the skep...
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Honda Helpful giving out free gas to SoCal Honda owners

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 8:55 am
Honda pays it forward.... If you live in Southern California, keep your eyes open for a blue tanker truck from now until December 31. SoCal Honda is sending their “Honda Helpful” teams to give out...
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Toyota to Revive MR2 as Hybrid Competitor to Honda CR-Z? Japanese Magazine Believes So

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 8:52 am
Ever since Honda announced the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe, there have been rumors going around about the possibility of a corresponding Toyota model. Just to make it clear, we haven't heard anything...
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Lexus LFA will be available on lease in the US and Canada

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 8:42 am
The 552hp Lexus LFA supercar will be available in North America on a lease basis for at least two years, after which, you can choose to purchase the car. Out of 500 units planned, about 140 are expect...
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Corvette C6.BlackforceOne, by German tuners Loma Performance

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 8:30 am
This is one Bada$$ vette.... Germans from Loma Performance have unveiled a tunned Corvette C6, with a particulary dark look and mean specs. Dubbed the “BlackForceOnce”, this mean machine is one o...
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Two Japanese Carmakers Leads Over All Other Mainstream Brands.Toyota, Honda

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 10:57 am
Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen Take Top Spots in ALG's Fall 2009 Perceived Quality Study Las Vegas (CRWENEWSWIRE) Nov. 23, 2009 Two Japanese carmakers, Toyota and Honda were the top performers among...
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Honda tops 2009 corporate fuel economy charts, Chrysler trails

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 10:51 am
The Environmental Protection Agency is currently in the process of compiling the the fleet average fuel economy numbers for model year 2009, which recently concluded, and it looks like Honda will be o...
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Acura Announces Pricing and On-Sale Information for 2010 ZDX

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 9:54 am
Provocative four-door sports coupe goes on-sale December 15 TORRANCE, Calif. - 11/20/2009 The all-new 2010 ZDX four-door sports coupe is set to go on-sale at Acura dealerships on December 15 with a ma...
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2010 Honda Accord CrossTour Canadian Pricing

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 5:18 pm
Well, here we have it....Official sales date will be Nov 24, 2009, although we are said to recieve our first ones Nov. 20, 2009. 2010 Honda Accord CrossTour EX-L V6 2WD Automatic $34,900 plus freight ...
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Honda arrives fashionably late

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 9:13 am
With the Accord Crosstour, Honda finally has a five-passenger mid-size crossover in this important market segment. The car maker may have taken its time – but it’s got it right Ford has the Edge....
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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 27 winners of 2010 Top Safety Pick award

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 8:46 am
new requirement to win is good rating for protection in rollovers ARLINGTON, VA — Nineteen cars and 8 SUVs earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2010. For ...
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Honda P-NUT Coupe Concept Destined for 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 8:37 am
Crack as many jokes about the name as you want, but the P-NUT -- or Peronsal-Neo Urban Transport -- concept will be another look at an ultra-futuristic Honda coupe. Few details (and no images, the on...
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Honda India: Honda may roll out new Small Car before 2011-12

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 8:54 am
Interesting.... NEW DELHI: Honda Motor’s small car is likely to hit the Indian market earlier than expected. The new car (code named 2CV) being developed especially for India may be launched before ...
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Fuel cell vehicles finish 707-mile demonstration run in Japan

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 8:39 am
Toyota, Nissan and Honda all participated in a fuel cell demonstration run in Japan last week. The three automakers brought their most advanced hydrogen fuel cell vehicles out for the two-day trip fro...
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Special Star Wars Kit for Honda Del Sol (sorry sold out)....

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 2:12 pm
Words cannot describe.... Source; http://thechive.com/2009/03/daily-afternoon-randomness-31909-20-photos-2/kid-bike-back-13/
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7tune; New Super GT Honda Confirmed

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 10:25 am
With the last race of this year’s Super GT already over and done with, fans of Honda have been left wondering what will replace the current NSX GT car for next season. Due to new Super GT regulatio...
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Honda's Rodney Dangerfield of Alt-Fuel Vehicles

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 8:48 am
With all the excitement about electric vehicles these days, the natural gas Honda Civic GX just doesn’t get any respect. Perhaps that’s because it still burns fossil fuel in an internal combustion...
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Honda Civic Type R Euro Tuned by Mugen

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 8:40 am
Sorry folks, only for Japan and Europe.... As you know, the European version of the Civic Type R is now available in Japan, and just a couple of days after its launch in Japan, Mugen decided to provid...
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Dartz drops the idea of whale penis interior

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 8:31 am
File this one under "You've gotta be kidding me...." After a month of protests, PROMBRON has decided to drop its plan to deck the interior upholstery of the Dartz Prombron, an ultra-luxury armored...
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Lest We Forget....

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 8:54 am
To all the men and women that have protected and continue to protect our lands, thank you.
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Honda Tuner; 1994 Honda Del Sol

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 9:17 am
Here's a great article about a Honda Tuner's personal project car.... 1994 Honda Del Sol S - The Beater When Your Daily Looks Better Than Most People's Project Cars, You Know You're Wo...
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2010 Honda Accord CrossTour Review Video

Damien B. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 9:06 am

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