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Type R Diesel?
Posted on October 31, 2007, by Darren, under Cars, Honda, Technology.
Looks like the Honda Civic Type R could be in line for the Japanese manufacturers’ 2.2-liter diesel engine within the next few years, according to Autocar.
With the oil burner churning out 320 lb/ft of torque in comparison to 142 in the current 2.0-liter petrol spec car, the diesel could (read: should) be significantly faster both top-end and through the power bands.
Powerful, stupidly fast and economical?
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New HR-V?
Posted on January 5, 2007, by Darren, under Cars, Technology.
Spy pics are currently doing the rounds on a possible new Honda HR-V replacement for 2008-2009 (click image to enlarge).
There is a lot of spin around the vehicle at the moment, mainly on whether it is in fact a JDM at all (lots of poorly informed people are touting it as a Ford due to ‘it being parked next to a Land Rover Discovery 3!) – but there are many indicators to say that is could be the new replacement for the HR-V.
It’s said to be longer than the original HR-V (490mm longer), but smaller than the recently updated CR-V. A 7-seat configuration is also being touted – which would be a huge improvement on the poor 4-seat layout on the old model.
Styling cues on the car also point to Honda, take for example the front grill – this configuration has recently been seen on the Stepvan Concept and Mobilio Spike concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Other cues include the front window/B-Pillar being very simiar to the Element (sources say that the Element is not yet ready for a major redesign so this rules that model out).
Whatever comes of it – I doubt it would be called the HR-V anyway.
Update: TheHollywoodExtra is saying the car IS a Honda and that it WON’T be called HR-V, but rather the Honda Crossover. This could mean that the second image above is a concept for the new Stream model.
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Honda Civic Type R
Posted on September 14, 2006, by Darren, under Cars, Technology.
It has finally arrived!
Honda today announced their long awaited 3-door Civic Type R. Click the thumbnail for a full-sized image.
Expect to get your hands on one early 2007. Now, where is my cheque book? 
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VW 20-story Car Tower
Posted on May 12, 2006, by Darren, under Cars, Technology.
Volkswagen have an amazing car storage centre in Wolfsburg, Germany (click thumbnail to englare).
I’m sure I’ve heard of these kind of things before somewhere else on the net, manufacturers in Japan I think.
From the main site blurb :
“In a fully automated procedure, your new car is brought down to you from one of the 20-story Car Towers. Large signboards in the Customer Center show you when your turn has come. Then, you’re handed the keys, your picture is taken, the glass doors open and your brand-new car appears. You’re all set to go.”
I bet when it goes wrong though… it GOES WRONG!
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Oh no!
Posted on April 26, 2006, by Darren, under Personal, Technology.
Just when I thought I’d start getting some work done, and I go and buy this new toy (click to enlarge pic).
The good thing is it’s a v1.5 – Homebrew here I come!
