Peugeot EX1 Concept EV Breaks It’s Own Records In China

Well, this is my first official post with regards to anything Peugeot....
At the 2010 Paris Motor Show French automaker, Peugeot, revealed it’s EX1 concept car in celebration of it’s 200th anniversary. Now the 250 kilowatt car, powered by two electric motors (one per axle) which produces 340 horsepower is breaking records again. Records already set by the EX1 in France back in September.

Chinese blogger, Han Han, and French explorer, Nicolas Vanier, whom set the initial records, were each behind the wheel at China’s Chengdu military airport in the province of Sichuan. But it was Han Han whom broke the September records with new times of 7.0862 seconds in the eighth-mile sprint and 12.6754 seconds in the quarter-mile run.

The EX1 also established an unofficial time of 3.49 seconds in the sprint from 0-to-100 kilometers per hour (0-62 miles per hour). Both record times set by Han Han have been certified and will be reportedly approved by the Chinese Auto Sports Federation, which assures accuracy of the measurements.

The EX1 has come to be a record setting EV.

Honda Prelude Concept

Nothing official, in fact this could be classed as 'fan art', but does it ever look nice, great job! Anyway, here's to wishful thinking....
Source;
http://stricltyebusinessexpo.com/view.php?video=8f1l0m0Yc1U&feature=youtube_gdata_player&title=Honda+Prelude+Concept+car

Watch the All-New Honda Civic Concept Debut Live from the 2011 North American International Auto Show

Here we go!
01/04/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.

For those who cannot attend the North American International Auto Show in person, Honda will unveil the all-new Civic Concept live via webcast at http://hondanews.com/live/2011naias on January 10th 1:45 PM, EST. The keynote presenter at the press conference will be John Mendel, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., executive vice president.

For additional information on Honda's announcements at the 2011 North American International Auto Show please visit http://hondanews.com/live/2011naias.

Connect with Honda: Honda media newsroom (for journalists): www.hondanews.com

Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers): http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/
Honda on YouTube: www.youtube.com/honda
Honda on Flickr: www.flickr.com/hondanews
Honda on Twitter: www.twitter.com/honda

Source;
http://www.hondanews.com/channels/corporate-headlines/releases/watch-the-all-new-honda-civic-concept-debut-live-from-the-2011-north-american-international-auto-show

2011 North American Auto Show: 2012 Honda Civic Sedan Concept

Very nice, can't wait to see what they're going to do to the interior....

Meanwhile, four-door buyers can expect an exterior design very similar to the 2011 Civic. Though the sedan's front-fascia wears a little bit more menace than the current design, the carried-over grille and headlights are more than a little familiar. Out back, new tail lamps and a re-sculpted trunk deck dominate the view.

Honda says that for the first time, buyers in all 50 states will be able to get their hands on the natural-gas Civic. Previously, the green machine was only available in select markets. Additionally, the Civic Hybrid will now boast lithium-ion batteries as opposed nickel-metal hydride. Hit the jump for the full press release.

Source (w/more pix);

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/10/detroit-2011-honda-civic-coupe-and-sedan-concepts-are-visions-o/

2011 North American Auto Show: 2012 Honda Civic Coupe Si Concept

Honda dusted off concept versions of the ninth generation Civic Coupe and Sedan at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show today, and the automaker says that along with mildly updated exteriors, both vehicles will wear improved interiors compared to the current-generation Civic. Judging from the history of Honda concepts, there's a good chance that the production versions of both the four and two-door Civics will be very similar to the vehicles you see above. That means that the Civic Coupe will wear styling influenced heavily by the current Accord Coupe.

Source;
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/10/detroit-2011-honda-civic-coupe-and-sedan-concepts-are-visions-o/

Straightline Video: 2012 Honda Civic Concept Unveiled

The Original, Hand built, Honda Civic Type R Mugen Concept Finds an Owner

The original Honda Civic Type R Mugen Concept car, a hand-built, dream-about performance creation has now found an owner.

The concept, which was created as a test bed for the 20 units built by Honda’s race engine-tuning partner Mugen was given away as a prize for a British nationwide draw that celebrates the automaker’s presence in the British Touring Car Championship. The vehicle comes with a high-reving 2.0 liter naturally aspirated powerplant that delivers 240 hp and is worth over 60,000 pounds.

The out of this world hot hatch was handed over to the Jim Morgan from Manchester at the Silverstone circuit, where the winner met Honda’s BTCC drivers Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden. Subsequently, Morgan was offered a tour of the Mugen workshops in Northampton, also meeting the team of specialist that brought the compact monster to life.

“I still can’t quite believe I’ve won this unbelievable concept car," said Jim. "To meet Matt and Gordon, rocket around Silverstone in a Type R, and talk to the guys who built my car was incredible! Seeing how this the Type R MUGEN was built really gives you a feel for how special it is: the guys at MUGEN have put everything they’ve got into this car,”

"It really is a great car to drive; perfectly well behaved around town but with a fantastic response to a heavy right foot! I feel extremely lucky," the winner added.

Honda offers a limited edition Civic Type R Mugen finished in Championship White paint, which is based on the concept car that now belongs to Morgan.

Source;
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/honda-civic-type-r-mugen-concept-finds-an-owner-26737.html

Honda Malaysia rolls out Concept M models

PETALING JAYA - Honda Malaysia has launched a series of special edition vehicles collectively known as the Concept M models.

Named after the first letters of Honda's official accessories partners 'M'odulo and 'M'ugen, this special fleet of cars are factory fitted with their respective accessories and are available exclusively in shades of white.

Concept M vehicles feature the Civic 2.0L and Jazz 1.5L with Mugen kits; and the Accord 2.4L with Modulo kit.

The Concept M Civic 2.0L captures the essence of a stylish and sporty sedan with outstanding performance. It is fitted with Mugen front, rear and side spoilers, rear wings and Enkei wheel rims in a special pewter grey colour, to add to its sporty stylishness.

The interior gets enhanced with grey leather stitched seats as well as tinted windows (Ecotint).
This special edition is limited to 210 units nationwide. It retails at RM137,980 (S$57,690).

The limited edition Honda Accord 2.4L features the Modulo front grille, door visor, trunk spoiler and illuminated side steps.

The interior also has grey leather stitched seats and tinted windows (Ecotint). The car is limited to 120 units nationwide, it is priced at RM176, 800. This package is inclusive of a Garmin Nuvi navigation unit.

Both the Concept M Civic 2.0L and the limited edition Accord are available in Tafetta white.

The Jazz 1.5L special edition meanwhile, gets the Mugen treatment coming factory-fitted with Mugen's front aero bumper; side, rear under and wing spoilers; and tinted windows (Ecotint). Limited to only 20 units, the 2nd Generation Jazz comes in Brilliant White Pearl and retails at RM116, 800.

Rohime Shafie, President and Chief Operating Officer of Honda Malaysia, said the Concept M models were created to meet customers' preference and expectations of "new and exciting products."

"Through an internal survey conducted amongst Honda customers, we found a good number of them showed preference for car accessories that add exclusivity and sportiness to their vehicles, especially those manufactured by Mugen and Modulo.

"With this finding, and in view of the increasing trend of preference for white shaded vehicles in Malaysia market, we have created a white-coloured fleet of Concept M special edition models to fulfil customers' demand," he said.

Source;
http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20101125-249206.html