‘Honda’ Archives
Quick Take: 2011 Honda CR-Z
As you may have heard, Honda has shown us the production version of its highly anticipated CR-Z hybrid. Dubbed a "Sport Hybrid Coupe" by Honda, many people were hoping for a worthy successor to the iconic CRX. There's been a lot of buzz, so here are my two cents. THE CRX ... The CRX was always light weight, maneuverable, frugal, and fairly [...]
Rank: Top 10 Tuner Cars Under $7,500
Recently we showcased a list of well loved and used cars you can have fun with for $2,500, all while keeping some hard earned money in the bank. This time around, here is a list of appropriate track rats, autocross carvers, and grudge night contenders that will still have life in them, and shiny paint on the hood. Any of these can be used as a [...]
Electric Vehicle or Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles?
Despite hybrid vehicles being the standard of green vehicles today, the debate rages on. The big debate in the future of automobiles comes down to these two major technologies - electric batteries or hydrogen fuel cells. Let's get this straight, they are both electric vehicles. But the differences are how the electricity is generated and [...]
Rank: Top 10 Cars That Never Officially Made It To the US
The US has always been an interesting market for auto makers to tackle. Many of them would create seeming hit models only to fall flat in the end. Take for example the mid 90's BMW 3 Series. The car was a success both in Europe and the US, so naturally BMW decided to add the hatch back version to the US line-up thinking that it would share the [...]
Rank: Top 10 Tuner Cars Under $2,500
Here are the parameters - under $2,500, under 25 years old, and tuner friendly. These cars can be picked up easily, and provide the owner with a unique and fun driving experience. If you are looking for a cheap way to get into racing, a mountain rat, or a commuter, any of these will put a smile on your face. Here are our top cars, listed in [...]
Is Acura a Luxury Brand?
When the Honda executives decided to market its flagship vehicle in the U.S., they made a wise decision to create a new brand. Back in 1986, there was no way that the public would pay more than $20,000 for a Honda. Honda and other Japanese imports still had a stigma of being cheap, reliable cars. Nothing about them said anything luxury. Just think [...]
Commuter Champions of 2009
Most of us outside of NYC, Boston, and Washington D.C. have to drive to our work and home. The daily grind that we call 'commuting' can be a chore or a joy depending on the automobile that we pilot. For some, the commuter might be a BMW 3-series or a Chevrolet Tahoe, but when someone says 'commuter' it is hard for anyone to think of those examples [...]
