The Grayline » Honda http://the-grayline.com The fine line of automotive news and opinion. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:30:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en Cutting Cost of Hybrid Technology http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/28/cutting-cost-of-hybrid-technology/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/28/cutting-cost-of-hybrid-technology/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:35:45 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=325 ShareThis

]]> Honda has made a very bold statement and/or goal for their 2009 model Hybrid cars, stating that they plan to cut the technology in half.  This huge cost cut is directly related to what they think will be 50% of what is currently used on their Civic.

Tech-On reports on how Kondo create a much less expensive hybrid alternative using already adopted technology.

"The system's cost itself, excluding the (subsidiary) effects of standardizing components, for example, differs (from the cost of other systems seen in the Civic Hybrid, etc)," Kondo said.

]]> http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/28/cutting-cost-of-hybrid-technology/feed/ 2008 Honda CRV EX-L http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/21/2008-honda-crv-ex-l/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/21/2008-honda-crv-ex-l/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:10:27 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=278 ShareThis

]]> The all new Honda CRV EX-L has finally made it onto the market and reviews are starting to come in.  It looks like as a whole Honda is doing something right and most can understand why their sales are still doing good.  For some professional reviewers 'lust' seems to be the only way to descrive the new CRV.

One has to be careful when describing the Honda CR-V. Words like style, good looks, and quality are fine for almost any old car, but with Honda, only such expressions as sculpting, sultry shape, aerodynamics, meticulous attention, and captivating detail can do any kind of job describing an absolutely stunning vehicle.

I've ridden in a few CRV's, granted not a 08 CRV EX-L, but enough to realize the price tag does not match what you get.  Tiny underpowered SUV's make me feel like I have one foot in the grave and if I'm gonna go this small I might as well purchase a nice mid-size car.  But, for what it's worth, it looks like Honda is starting to add a little head room and expanding on the idea that an SUV is meant for hauling, not just to look cute.

]]> http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/21/2008-honda-crv-ex-l/feed/ Hydrogen Powered Honda FCX Clarity http://the-grayline.com/2008/06/22/hydrogen-powered-honda-fcx-clarity/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/06/22/hydrogen-powered-honda-fcx-clarity/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:58:42 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=194 ShareThis

]]> The Honda FCX Clarity is starting to get some bad publicity, considering it's not as green as it seems.  According to industry analysts the Honda Hydrogen-Powered small size car is not the answer to our fuel problems and may be more disaster than relief.  First thing that comes to my mind is the famous fire ball known as The Hindenburg.

Furthermore it appears that Honda may be producing the FCX Clarity as nothing more than a publicity stunt.  Honda is planning to produce a very limited number of the Clarity, meaning 200, all pre-sold to actors and other big wigs.  Smells like they are looking cook up some advertising, but actually solve our addiction to gasoline...no.

After some closer inspection of the technologically advanced hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity, you realize your not really saving fossil fuels.  Electricity is still required to produce hydrogen and as we all know the majority of our electricity is still coming from burning fossil fuels.  Industry experts call this a displacement of pollution, not actually making it green at all.

Obviously none of this sounds nearly as good as just saying that the Honda FCX Clarity emits water from it's tail pipe instead of carbon dioxide.  Like most minorities, the cuter ones always get the most attention.

Honda FCX Clarity

]]> http://the-grayline.com/2008/06/22/hydrogen-powered-honda-fcx-clarity/feed/ Small Car Sales Up http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/06/small-car-sales-up/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/06/small-car-sales-up/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 14:30:05 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/06/small-car-sales-up/ ShareThis

]]> Honda LogoHonda has announced that they are enjoying the increase in small car sales and the demand forced Honda over 135,000 vehicle sales in April. That's a whopping 6.9% increase from the same time last year and in a time when other manufacturers are struggling with the economy.

Sales of the Honda Accord were up 19.7% and the little Civic up 17.2%. The increase almost blanketed the different vehicles offered by Honda, including their small pick up trucks. However, sales with their SUV lineup has suffered slightly, with the Honda Element and Honda Pilot. I'm sure they are hoping that their 2009 Honda Pilot will help turn those sales figures around.

]]> http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/06/small-car-sales-up/feed/ 2009 Honda Pilot http://the-grayline.com/2008/04/17/2009-honda-pilot/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/04/17/2009-honda-pilot/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:47:20 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=111 ShareThis

]]> Is it too late in the game to call these 2009 Honda Spy Photos? I mean, it's a few weeks earlier than what Honda had initially planned as an unveiling, but the world will be introduced sooner than later when it comes to this new Honda SUV. Actually, as of this posting the full details of the tiny Honda Pilot should be available at your local dealer.

Oh well, here are the shots of some 2009 Honda Pilots being unloaded off of the truck in the Detroit area, thanks to the Edmunds team of spy shooters.

2009 Honda PilotSilver 2009 Honda Pilot

Blue 2009 Honda Pilot

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