New Generation of Civic

Honda company presented a new Honda Civic Type R (sedan and coupes) of following generation intended for the US car market. The cars executed in stylistics of the concept cars with the same brand name, shown in the middle of January on a Motor Show in Detroit, will be offered in several versions: usual gasoline engines, supereconomic «HF version», hybrid power motor, the gas motor and charged «Si variant».

New Honda Civic for the US Car Market

Standard coupes and sedans Civic, also as well as HF version, will be equipped with the former 1,8-litre four-cylinder motor (140HP), working together with a five-step automatic transmission. Difference of HF only available special additional aerodynamic elements and system «Eco Assist» which was offered before only for hybrids: Honda CR-Z and Honda Skydeck.

According to representatives of the Japanese company, standard version of Civic with such power-plant became more economic and in a city cycle now consume about 6 litres of fuel.

Honda Civic Hybrid of following generation is equipped with a 110-strong power-plant combining the 1,5-litre gasoline engine, the electromotor, a variator and the complete set of lithium-ionic accumulators. According to the manufacturer, the average expense of such car makes 5,2 litres on 100 km of run. It approximately on 0,5 is less, than at the previous hybrid models by Honda Civic.

Charged version Si received the 2,4-litre motor capacity (200HP). The engine works together with a six-step mechanical gear box. Dynamic characteristics of such car are not specified yet.

Lexus LS460 Sport by Platinum Motorsport

Lexus LS was a brand leader, but now the car should search for new lines to strengthen sensation of style and to impress buyers. The US Platinum Motorsport tuners is shown a new kit-packages to make indelible impression from 2011 Lexus LS460.

Lexus LS460 Sport

Platinum Motorsport offers a new front bumper with low landing, a radiator enclosure and lateral skirts. The rear bumper is left without changes. Wheel disks — Agetro W150 (22-inch) have been added for impressing of sports style from Lexus LS460 Sport. The car has been offered in nacreous blue that gives more aerodynamical shape to LS460 Sport.

As well as in the majority of the tuning projects, Platinum Motorsport left the engine for Lexus LS untouched, fairly considering that standard V8 engine (380HP/367Nm) will be enough for city racers.

Honda showed to Detroit a new Civic concepts

Honda Motor showed on the Detroit Motor Show conceptual version of a sedan and coupe 2012 Honda Civic.

2012 Honda Civic

The 9th generation of one of the most popular compact cars in the world became less and easier the predecessor and received expressive, aggressive design with a sports bias. Technical details of a new Civic are not disclosed yet, they become known more close to the beginning of sales in the USA, planned in this year.

In the USA, updated version of Hyundai Elantra becomes the basic competitor to Honda Civic. The most popular car in the country remains a Honda Accord: 346,000 cars sold in 2010.

Honda Motor lays off Legend and Elysion

Honda Motor prepares changes in a ruler of the cars to give more attention to release of harmless and accessible at the price of cars, newspaper Nikkei informs.

Legend & Elysion must have a hybrids!

Two expensive cars — Honda Legend sedan and Honda Elysion minivan — will be stoped. In the Japanese car market, since 2011 sales of the classical version of Honda Civic will be stopped, on sale there will be only a hybrid version.

Honda Legend remains on sale only in the US car market under Acura RL brand name.

New US Acura Sedan

Acura Co. presented in the USA the updated version of sedan RL which in the European car market is on sale as Honda Legend.

2011 Acura RL aka Honda Legend

One of the basic technical innovations restyling sedan Acura RL is an occurrence of the acoustic resonator — Gelmgoltsa. According to representatives of the company, this device in the world is applied for the first time on passenger cars and helps to reduce noise in interior from road.

One more change in car parts is the modernised 6-step automatic transmission which, according to representatives of Acura, allows to improve both car dynamic characteristics, and fuel efficiency. This transmission is aggregated with the former 3,7-litre gasoline engine with 300HP. Outwardly the car changed slightly: new radiator enclosure and new 18-inch aluminium all-weather wheels from Michelin.

The prices for updated sedan Acura RL are not declared yet. Cost of the base version of the car in the USA — $46,830.

Two Light Versions of Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru Motor presented two special versions of Impreza WRX STI — Spec C and tS. The 1st of them differs from base cars in the lowered weight, and also the modernised engine and the chassis. Other version received a carbon roof and the recustomized suspender. Both cars will be exhausted by the limited series: the carbon sedan gets to 400 buyers, and 900 persons can buy the facilitated hatchback.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI: Spec C & tS

The 2-litre engine of the Japanese version of Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C received the modernised turbocharger (with new bearings), the reprogrammed control package and more productive fuel pump. Capacity of the unit remained former — 308HP, however the maximum twisting moment increased with 422 to 430Nm.

The weight of Spec C is lowered at the expense of installation of an aluminium cowl, easier accumulator and more thin lobbies and rear screens, and also 18-inch light-alloy wheel. Besides, at a novelty brake a caliper will be coloured in golden colour.

Version of Subaru Impreza WRX STI tS, besides carbon roof, also receives the modernised suspender with new front and strong absorbers, an extension of windscreen pillars, other antiroll bars and 18-inch wheel disks. Such car will be offered only with 2,5-litre turbo-engine (300HP/350Nm).

In Japan the prices for Subaru Impreza WRX STI tS will begin from 4 million 20 thousand yens (about 36,500 euro), and on Spec C — from 3 million 643 thousand 500 yens. I notice that usual WRX STI costs on 42,1 thousand yens more cheaply.

Updated Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is presented

The sports sedan of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution which have appeared in the car market not so long ago, by next year will be already updated. The model will be updated not only outwardly, but also technically: exhaust system Evolution receives even more loud sounding.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

In the message for Mitsubishi press it's said that a new Lancer Evolution will be accessible in two complete sets — GSR and MR, but with some pleasant additions. New system FUSE receives voice-activated control by electronics and allows to connect to audiosystem through wireless Bluetooth module. The car navigator begins to be equipped with a 40Gb hard disk memory.

TV Ad — New Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Modernised Acura TSX V6 sedan

On a motor show to Chicago the US compartment of autoconcern of Honda, — Acura company presents a new TSX sedan.

New Acura sedan

The modernised car equip with 3,5-litre engine of V6 with capacity of 280HP. Possibly, it will be the same engine unit, as on Honda Accord. But the Acura company did not confirm this information.

Design engineers improve a running gear of a new Acura TSX. As an additional option to buyers offer 18-inch wheel disks. This model of sedan stays in the car market not for long: the new generation of TSX appears in 2011.

2011 Acura TSX

Nissan showed sedan Versa of a new generation

Nissan company officially presented drawing of sedan Versa of following generation (in other car markets the car is known under name Tiida) which enters in the near future the car market of the North America.

2011 Nissan Versa

It's not excluded that the world premiere of this car, also as well as a new cabriolet on the basis of crossover JUKE, will takes place in November of current year on autoshow in Los Angeles.

Nissan Versa of following generation will be constructed on a platform of Renault Megane and will be to be equipped with turbo-engines. Now this model is offered in the USA with two motors in volume of 1,6 litres and 1,8 litres, developing 107 and 122HP accordingly.

Versa and Versa will present in Los Angeles

It's expected that in Europe the novelty keeps name Tiida and appears on sale in 2011. As it was informed earlier, on motor show in Los Angeles Nissan company also shows a conceptual crossover under name JUKE.

Paparazzi photographed a new Civic sedan without a camouflage

It seems that updated version of a family Honda Civic sedan reached that stage after which the premiere of a novelty can take place literally in any day. Anyway, the photos which have been finished in Near-Eastern desert by journalists Car Middle East testify to about it.

Honda Civic 2011

Judging by the presented photo, the design of the new Civic does not differ from old version. More likely, this car concerns a category cardinally modernised, than made anew. The freshest elements are tail lights, however the general silhouette of a car remained invariable.

As to a passenger compartment the interior also has been moderately renewed. For example, designers changed the form of a car wheel and changed some lateral panels, leaving the central extension housing without visible intervention by Honda Civic tuning.

In the relation of assortment of power units and prospective sales date information is absent.

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Honda has declassified a new Accord

In the USA debuts the updated version of one of the most popular cars in the country — Honda Accord (sedan and coupe).

Honda Accord for the US citizens

The North American version of the car has received "sharper" style of an ex-terrier and improved aerodynamics, that in a combination to completions of the motor and transmission has led to increase of profitability of the four-cylinder petrol motor to 10,2 l/100 km.

Outwardly, new Accord now views more solidly at the expense of new style of a bumper, headlights and a radiator lattice. Inhabitants of the USA also had a possibility to order new Honda Accord with leather salon and additional options. More detailed information on the prices and characteristics for Honda Accord 2011 will appear in the middle of August to novelty sales start in the North America.

New Honda Accord 2011

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Last Sedan of Civic Type R

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Declares intention to stop manufacture of model Civic Type R with a 4-door body. Henceforth, in the series of Type R for Civic, will remain only the hatchback. Last sedan will be collected in Japan in August. However, the version made in the Great Britain with a 3-door body of other design — will receive updating.

Civic History

For the 1st time Civic Type R has appeared in 1997, during this period, manufacture of cars was based on car factory Sudzuki in Japan.
Following manufacture of model has been moved to the Great Britain on car factory in the city of Swindon (county Wiltshire).
Assemblage of 3rd generation of Civic Type R has again returned in Japan, and in the Great Britain have adjusted release of the version with the European design of a body. Now, after the assemblage termination in Japan, in manufacture will remain only the hatchback.

Simultaneously with the message about phase-out of 4-door Civic Type R Honda Motor has informs the info on preparation of special series Civic Type R Euro especially for Japan. Ex-terior design updating, and also interior completion becomes the main change.

The sales start date of updated Civic Type R Euro will be declared later.

Honda Civic Type R Euro

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Nissan will alter sedan Infiniti M

Company Nissan makes the decision concerning expansion of automobile brand Infiniti at the expense of two new updatings of Infiniti M: coupe and cabriolet.

Cabriolet & coupe by Infiniti

At present this car is offered only with a body "sedan", and occurrence of new versions will allow to strengthen a competition to corresponding models Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Nevertheless, the definitive decision on a conclusion to the car market of such novelties is not accepted yet.

Under the preliminary information, appearance of a coupe and cabriolet by Infiniti is planned to execute in style of concept car Essence presented on a last year's motor show in Geneva. Such cars will be offered with two petrol engines: 3,7-l motor V6 and 5,6-litres, developing 330 and 420HP accordingly.

New Sedan Infiniti M 2011

Sedan Infiniti M of new generation has been officially presented at festival Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August of last year. Also especially for the European car market has been added the 3-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine. World sales of a sedan new Infiniti M will start since 2011. Date of a prospective debut of a coupe and a cabriolet yet is not called.

New Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition

Admirers of Honda trade mark have been revolted by recent news that the motor-car manufacturer stops release of sedan Civic Type R in August of this year.

Non-standard sedan

In this connection Honda plans start of limited release of Civic Type R till autumn of 2010. Nevertheless, admirers of this model should be warned that Civic Type R Limited Edition will not coincide with original standards.

Strongest of Civic versions

Honda assumes to update external design, besides, already precisely it's known, — the model will be equipped by more powerful engine. Sedan Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition will receive additional 24HP.

Manufacture of the new car will begin at factory Honda in Swindon (Great Britain). Factory Suzuka in Japan collects a sedan of current generation.

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Suzuki represents the sports version of sedan Kizashi

In New York debuted the new version of sedan Suzuki Kizashi under name Sport.

Visual differences

Under the statement of vice-president American Suzuki Motor Corp., the company has made the decision about release of a new sedan in connection with successful sales Kizashi 2010 in complete sets GTS and SLS. Version Sport will not differ from the others technically, but outwardly updated sedan cannot be mixed with standard cars.

Aerodynamic bumper with the chromeplated details, the road clearance lowered on 10 mm, 18-inch wheel disks and a back spoiler give to shape of the updated sedan — real sport style; in the same style also the car interior is viewed. Sales of Suzuki Kizashi Sport 2011 in the USA start in August, 2010.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport

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Subaru has shown in New York the new STI

On a motor show in New York has taken place the world premiere of a sedan and hatchback Subaru Impreza WRX 2011.

Aggressive updating

The experts inform, new generation sport car erases distinctions between updatings WRX and STI: from last version is inherited wider body with a broad gauge in front and behind, 17-inch disks and tyres dimension 235/45R17. As a result updated Impreza WRX looks essentially more aggressively than predecessor.

Promo video: Subaru Impreza WRX

Both the sedan, and a hatchback are equipped with the identical engine — a 2,5-l turbo-engine 265HP power and 5-step mechanical transmission. The beginning of sales Subaru Impreza WRX 2011 in the USA is planned for summer of 2010.

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Infiniti and Nissan have developed a special series G37

Company Infiniti, luxury division Nissan, on the occasion of the 20-year-old anniversary, has developed a special series of model G37 under the name "G Anniversary Edition".

«G Anniversary Edition» by Infiniti

The cars intended only for sale in the market of the USA, will make in the limited circulation: will collect 350 copies of a sedan and on 200 pieces of 2-door models G37. Cars begin to be completed only with 3,7-l petrol engine V6 and a 7-step automatic transmission.

New interior for Infiniti G37

Special versions will differ from standard versions grey colour of the body, new wheel disks, black lattices of the radiator, slightly modernised forward part, sports overlays (for a coupe and a cabriolet), an aerodynamical spoiler.

Cost of sedan Infiniti G37 Anniversary Edition in the USA will make $43,350, coupe — $50,550, and a cabriolet — $54,900. Cars will arrive in salons of official dealers in the middle of next month.

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New Nissan Micra

Nissan has pleased admirers of a brand with news that Nissan Micra will be presented 2011 modelling years on the Geneva motor show in March of this year. According to all available information, the model will have two more updatings.

Sedan Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra in a body a sedan it will be started in a year. Besides, mini-MpV which has numerous similarities with Micra and it is constructed on a new universal V-platform, will appear in 2012.

There is an opinion, that following generation Renault Clio also will have a V-platform and to gather in India. This step was regarded as treachery of the French patriots.

Pink Nissan Micra

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Honda Accord: especially for a Taxi

European division Honda Motor begins sales of the special version Accord intended for work in a taxi service. The new version is offered with bodies a sedan and a universal (Tourer Elegance) and differs rather the reasonable price against competitors.

Unique ivory

Colour of a body "ivory" becomes main distinctive line Accord for a taxi, appreciable at first sight, traditional for a taxi in Germany. Besides it the car is equipped by all necessary to facilitate work of the taxi driver and to cut down expenses on operation. The taximetre, the wireless interface of a mobile communication enters into obligatory equipment. In versions with a body universal the electric drive of a door of a luggage compartment is provided.

All Accord for a taxi are equipped with the economic 2,2-l diesel engine. Power of the engine makes 150HP, and twisting moment — 350Nm. As base mechanical transmission is offered. According to data of the manufacturer, the fuel expense in the mixed European cycle makes of 6,6 l/100 in the given configuration of km.

New Honda Accord Taxi

It is necessary to notice, that the overwhelming part of park of cars of a taxi in Germany is made by cars Mercedes Benz, however Honda counts on a certain share of the market thanks to the car reasonable price, and also low expenses on operation. So cost Accord for a taxi makes from 20,690 euros ($29,800US). It is possible to add, that it not the first similar experience for Honda in Europe. Also in Germany the company offers the special versions of crossover CR-V prepared for work in a taxi.

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