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Police in China Caught Driving Mercedes-Benz ML350 with Honda CR-V Badge

Do you able to differentiate a Mercedes-Benz ML350 and a Honda CR-V?   The cops in China thought that they probably able to fool the taxpayers by re-badged their Mercedes-Benz ML350 into  Honda CR-V. An ML350 reportedly costs around 900,000 yuan while the Honda CR-V costs around 200,000 yuan in China.   The arrangement went wrong and citizens of Fengchenggang ...

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2011 Melbourne Motor Show Concept Cars Summary

At the 2011 Melbourne Motor Show, many exhibitors have exhibited their future products and concept cars. In total, there are no less than 14 concept cars. Thank you, John (our mate) from Down Under for passing some photos taken at the Motor Show to us.    Toyota Motor Corp., Japan’s biggest automaker had showcased its FT-86 II and Prius C ...

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2012 Mugen Honda Fit Shuttle

Recently, we heard many opinions on the appearance and styling of the new JDM Honda Fit Shuttle. In order to make the Fit Shuttle looks better, Mugen introduced a series of styling and performance parts for this line-up.       The Mugen Fit Shuttle styling set includes a front bumper with optional LED fog lights, a front sports grille with an ...

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2012 Honda Fit Shuttle for Japanese Domestic Market Launched

    If you have been following us, probably you knew that the launch of the all-new Honda Fit Shuttle was postponed due to a variety of problems that arose from the March 11 massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.     The good news, Honda had officially launched the all-new Honda Fit Shuttle on last Thursday in Japan. This ...

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Honda Production Workers Taking 14 Additional Days Off in Q3

The March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan leaving manufacturers like Honda unable to return to normal levels of production until late this year. Well, good luck for the Honda folks.   Honda workers are taking 14 additional days off during June through August because of manufacturing disruptions caused by parts shortages, but will make up for the car ...

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Honda CR-Z Mugen Supercharged Photo Released

Honda and Mugen has released some initial photo of the Honda CR-Z Mugen Edition. The engine will be a 1.5 Liter with electric motor assist like the one found in a standard Honda CR-Z model, but equipped with a supercharger. The result is 197hp and 181 of torque. There’s weight reduction of 50kg from the chasis itself. According to press ...

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Honda CR-Z Mugen one-off prototype for Goodwood Festival of Speed

The concept car of the Honda CR-Z Mugen will be revealed in July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This car is tuned by the Europe’s Mugen Division. It will be using a supercharger to deliver over 50% more power and torque from the Honda’s IMA drivetrain. Unfortunately, this CR-Z MUGEN is being developed purely as a one-off prototype, with ...

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Honda Motor Co. Quarterly Profit Dropped 38%

A couple of days ago, Honda Motor Co. announced its quarterly profit dropped 38% due to a fall in car production following last month’s earthquake and withheld earnings projections amid a chronic shortage of auto parts.     Honda said it would cut all 600 contract workers at its plant in Saitama, north of Tokyo, by not renewing their three-month ...

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