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Hybrid for the Masses or Just a Step Backwards? - 2009 Honda Insight
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This October Honda released a name for their upcoming global hybrid compact, “The Insight.”
There has been much interest in the new Honda hybrid long before this announcement. Honda dealt with many rumors and confirmed it was a dedicated entry level hybrid. But as Honda began final testing the spy photos popped up online. The immediate reaction from automotive journalists and enthusiasts was the car appeared to be a copy of the Toyota Prius in shape and size. There is no denying the likeness and when pressed Honda claimed this was the pure coincidence of aerodynamic design.
Read more to find out if this hybrid is worthy of the Insight nameplate and what it means for Honda.
Oct 8, 2008, 19:32 - [ Discuss this story ]
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R35 Nissan GT-R meet at Chiat Day after L.A. Auto Show
 The small GT-R owner meet held at Chiat Day offered the GT-R enthusiasts a closer, more private look into the upcoming supercar.
Jan 20, 2008, 18:18 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Orido, Taniguchi, Ueno, Wan, Gittin, Forsberg Drive With the Best Motorcycle Stunt Riders For the First Time Ever!
Nov 15, 2005, 13:59 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Ariel Atom US Engine Options and Pricing
Ariel Atom US released Engine Options with estimated pricing and HP ratings. See the chart for Ariel Atom GM ECOTEC as well as Honda K20 engine options.
Sep 5, 2005, 21:00 - [ Discuss this story ]
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The Ariel Atom Meets the USA
The Ariel Atom is finally coming to the USA. We travel to Brammo Motorsports in Ashland, Oregon to see exactly what we can expect. We test a UK model, drive it on the street and on the track. A feature video and gallery are included in this article. UPDATE Ariel Atom US models start at just $35,000. There are now 5 Engine Choices Including a supercharged Honda K20z3.
Aug 31, 2005, 22:57 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Throwdown: BMW Exec Takes Aim at Lexus
The recent introduction of the new Lexus IS apparently has people at BMW headquarters taking notice. It’s no secret that Toyota is planning a major push of the Lexus brand worldwide, and the new IS will play a huge part in that. So when the company went to Geneva to make the vehicle’s world debut, it appears they’ve achieved exactly what they intended to do: ruffle a few feathers.
Mar 9, 2005, 22:38 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Man Sues Nissan After Running Over Daughter
According to a report from WFAA-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth, a man accidentally ran over his two-and-a-half year old daughter while backing up in his Infiniti SUV. Unfortunately, she did not survive. Now here’s where the story gets interesting. Over a month after the event, the family is now suing Nissan Motor Company – the parent company of Infiniti – because their vehicle was not equipped with Nissan/Infiniti’s optional rearview camera.
Dec 6, 2004, 21:51 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Rising Cost of Healthcare Pressures Automakers
“Nothing is more important to us. Nothing." Those were the words from General Motors chief finance executive John Devine to a packed crowd of auto industry insiders in a forum at Traverse City. The topic of question: healthcare. More to the point, the ever rising costs of healthcare and the possibility of it impeding on domestic carmakers and their ability to compete.
Aug 12, 2004, 00:52 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Autocross - Not the Place to Learn?
These days manufacturers and car clubs advertise the fact that auto-cross is the best way to learn how to drive your high performance machine. But what exactly does that mean? Further reading will raise a few questions.
Jul 22, 2004, 22:04 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Volkswagen: Victim of Trends?
Whatever happened to Volkswagen in America? Talk about your meteoric rise to chic-status followed just as quickly by “deal of the week” incentives. Is VW’s story simply that of misguided management, or is it symptomatic of a new “trend” cycle where every automaker is given just a few months to ride the launch of new vehicles before they are replaced in the consumer's eye by the “next new thing?”
Jul 18, 2004, 20:17 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Zoom-Zoom: Mazda's Product Revival
While Toyota’s continued “juggernaut-status” and Nissan’s stunning turnaround have been grabbing headlines over the past few years, another Japanese automaker has been quietly making major moves of its own. Despite being one of Japan’s smaller car companies, Mazda has been cranking out some of the most desired-by-enthusiasts products as of late.
Jun 3, 2004, 19:41 - [ Discuss this story ]
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Acura Regains Momentum
After a year of being upstaged by Japanese rival Infiniti and it’s hot-selling FM platform models (the G35 sedan & coupe and the uniquely styled FX SUV), not to mention the constant product rollout by Lexus, Honda’s upscale Acura division is getting back into the swing of things.
May 30, 2004, 18:24 - [ Discuss this story ]
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