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In a male-dominated market, the cute new Honda Fit She's was created for women

Around the world, building and designing cars remains a male-dominated business, and many companies live by an old axiom that women will buy a man's car but men won't buy a woman's car. While a few companies have attempted to bend that rule, only Honda has chosen to embrace it with the Honda Fit She's -- the only model built by an automaker today aimed exclusively at women. Hope you like pink, ladies.

There's a long and embarrassing history of automakers attempting to lure women with ladies-only models. At the turn of the 20th century, electric cars were marketed to wives with the pitch that their lack of hand-crank starting would avoid broken shoulders and/or death. In 1955, Chrysler made a bid for feminine attention with the Dodge LaFemme -- which came in a two-tone pink-and-white paint scheme, along with a storage place for the matching purse and rain hat. Lest you think modern executives learned from errors of the past, in 2000 Ford showed off a concept Windstar minivan developed with Maytag featuring a compact washer/dryer, microwave and vacuum in the rear hatch, because why would a soccer mom ever want to be parted from her appliances?

As women have grown to buy more cars in recent decades -- accounting for about one-third of car shoppers in the United States -- such attempts have given way to more savvy marketing. But in Japan, the gender divide remains more stark; half of all working-age women stay out of the workforce due to more stringent societal pressure to choose homemaking over careers, a major reason Japan's economy has been stuck in a rut for decades. But there's a cohort of younger Japanese women putting work first, and in a weak market Honda sees an opening.

Launched this summer, the Honda Fit She's designers say they wanted to take a regular Fit subcompact and make it in their words "adult cute." That means lots of pink: Pink stitching in the seats and steering wheel and floor mats, matched by pink metallic bezels around the shifter and displays. There's also a few extra shades of pink in the special She's badge, spelled with a heart for an apostrophe. If pink isn't a customer's style, Japanese buyers can also select a Fit She's in shades of brown and white that a Honda executive told the Yomuri Shinbun newspaper match the color of eyeshadow.

To Honda's credit, the Fit She's beauty treatment isn't just skin deep. It also comes with special windshield glass that cuts 99 percent of ultraviolet rays and a "Plasmacluster" air conditioning system that Honda claims can improve a driver's skin quality, all aimed at stopping those wrinkles that turn adult cute into just adult. With a starting price of $17,500, the Fit She's got an attractive price for a home-market Japanese car.

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Honda moves towards a larger selection of hybrid vehicles

Honda announced a milestone achievement this week. After 12 years and 11 months of global sales, the Japanese automaker sold its one-millionth hybrid.

 
 Honda’s hybrids have come a long way since the original Insight first went on sale in Japan in 1999. In the U.S., Honda introduced the Civic Hybrid, original six-cylinder Accord Hybrid, CR-Z, and the Acura ILX Hybrid, which has the distinction of being the one millionth Honda Hybrid ever sold.

While the original Honda Insight arrived less than a year after the first-generation Toyota Prius in Japan, it actually beat the Prius to the market here in the hybrid-loving United States. Despite that advantage, Toyota has long surpassed the million mark for its hybrid vehicles. In fact, as of May of this year, Toyota has sold four million hybrids globally. Its popular Prius lineup alone has trumped Honda’s hybrid sales; Toyota reached the million marker in U.S. Prius sales back in April, and has sold over two million of the gas sipper globally as of October 2010.

Honda isn’t taking rival Toyota’s hybrid sales lead sitting down. Within the next couple years Honda will be introducing a new generation of hybrids it hopes will slow Toyota’s lead. The new Accord will be getting a plug-in hybrid variant next year and a traditional hybrid after that. In the coming years, Acura may get three new all-wheel-drive hybrids: the four-door RLX hybrid sedan, the reborn Acura NSX, and possibly even an MDX hybrid crossover.

So why have Toyota hybrids thoroughly outsold Honda hybrids? Some say it might have to do with the technology while others might point to the original Prius’ more traditional four-door sedan body style.. Either way, we want to know what you think Honda needs to change in order to attempt to catch Toyota’s hybrid sales. Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.


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Check out the all new 2013 Honda Accord Touring Edition

 

This week, we're behind Honda's all-new generation 2013 Accord, delivered in Touring Edition dress which happens to be the most expensive Accord available.

 
Accord enthusiasts, who have waited eagerly for the all-new new model, have been rewarded for their patience. Explicitly, the new Accord is perhaps one of the best cars Honda has ever built, featuring a sleek new design that is sporty yet classical and re-defines the amount of luxury a car builder can put into a vehicle that starts at just $21,680.

Arriving on our shores in 1976 as a 2-door 68-horsepower 2,000 lb. compact, Accord quickly became a Honda best seller in the compact and mid-size class. Today's Accord, which is built in Marysville, Ohio, and was the very first foreign car built in America, has grown in dimensions (3,500 lbs.) and horsepower (278), along with a bevy of standard features many higher priced luxury cars charge extra for. 

Competing in the popular mid-size Camry, Taurus, Malibu, Sonata, Avenger and Altima class ... which just happens to be the most sought after "best selling" category in automobile manufacturing ... Accord is a staunch opponent and ready to knock Camry off its list as the number one seller.

Our Accord Touring tester features no options whatsoever, as the top line model comes fully loaded. It features a unique high-tech Honda "Lane Watch," which activates a camera on the passenger side that allows the driver to see what is going on from front to rear on the passenger side. "Lane Watch" helps when re-entering the right lane after passing and also assists in parallel parking. When stopped for a red-light, the system sees small children or dogs and a host of other happenings. Your Honda dealer will gladly explain both standard and optional high tech features, which are many.

At this point, everyone's perhaps thinking that the aforementioned base LX Accord doesn't feature much at just $21,680.

Think again, sans the "Lane Watch" which is available on the EX series ($24,605) or higher.

For $21,680 Accord LX comes standard with a 185-hp 2.4-Liter four-cylinder, vehicle stability assist, 4-wheel disc ABS, traction control, 6-speed manual transmission (automatic CVT transmission is $800 more), Eco assist system, hill start assist, 16-inch alloy wheels, security system with remote entry, chrome door handles, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, SMS Text Message, steering wheel-mounted cruise, audio, phone and i-MID Controls, Pandora internet radio, all the airbags, USB audio interface, MP3, eight-inch 480x320 resolution display screen with rearview safety camera and chrome exhaust tips. Fuel mileage is 27 city and 36 highway with the CVT transmission, which I recommend over the 6-speed manual, which delivers 24 and 34 MPG, respectively.

Consumers can then move up the Accord ladder to Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L V6 and top line Touring V6, the latter loaded with numerous luxury amenities and a powerful V-6 under the hood. There is also a two-door coupe for the younger set, which is equally impressive. 

Speaking of the V6, get ready for some real Honda horsepower and good fuel mileage, too. The 278 horsepower feels more like 350 for whatever reason, and the non-CVT six-speed automatic is properly geared for both performance and economy. 

On the highway, Accord Touring is poised and ready for any merge or curve you throw at it thanks to a front strut and rear multi-link independent suspension. You'll enjoy secure handling and a ride that is quiet and refined with room for five adults.

Important numbers include a wheelbase of 109.3 inches, 3,559 lb. curb weight, 15.8 cu. ft. of cargo space and a 17.2 gallon fuel tank.

There's little not like about Honda's all new Accord, and you owe it to yourself to see and drive on if you are shopping this market. You won't be disappointed.

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Advancing the standard—the 2013 Honda Accord Sedan LX

This 2011 Honda Accord LX-P is still like new!

This gas efficient, barely used 2011 Honda Accord LX-P is as still as shiny as the day it left the lot! It features a rear window defroster, remote keyless entry, a security system, and speed-sensitive wiper blades. This gas efficient ride is fit for any weather or climate! Click here to read more.

2013 Honda CR-Z debuts in Paris with more power than ever

The 2013 Honda CR-Z is powered by the same 1.5L 4-cylinder engine as the models currently in US showrooms but thanks to a new camshaft, a retuned variable valve timing system and a new engine control unit tune, the 2013 CR-Z gasoline engine offers 120 horsepower – up from the 112 offered for the 2012 model year. Next, the electric assist portion of the CR-Z’s hybrid drivetrain has received a new lithium ion battery that produces 20 horsepower compared to the outgoing Nickel Metal Hybrid (Ni-MH) battery setup that offered just 14 horsepower. The 2013 CR-Z also features a new Plus Sport boost system that offers increased acceleration power when the battery is at least 50% charger. The system is activated by the S+ button on the steering wheel (shown above on the right) and when the driver hits the gas – the electric boost system engages and provides more power to the wheels for up to 10 seconds. The S+ system works in ECON, Normal and Sport modes with a gauge on the dash to let the driver know when the system is active and available.

When the revamped gasoline engine and the new battery system work together, the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system of the 2013 Honda CR-Z offers a total figure of 135 horsepower (+13hp) and 140lb-ft of torque (+12lb-ft). This increase in power for the 2013 model combined with the Plus Sport mode equates to a 0-62 time that is 7 tenths of a second quicker than the outgoing model (now 9 seconds flat) and a top speed of 124 miles per hour.

 

Finally, the 2013 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid offers impressive figures of 47.1 miles per gallon around town, 64.2mpg on the highway and a combined figure of 56.5mpg. Unfortunately, those are based on the European test cycle so we can expect the official EPA numbers to be significantly lower when the tuned up 2013 CR-Z arrives in the US.

In addition to the improved engine output, the 2013 Honda CR-Z receives an exterior refresh that also puts a bit more emphasis on the sporty nature of this hybrid hatchback. Across the front end is a new front fascia that houses a revised grille treatment while the back end wears a new lower portion with an aerodynamic splitter design. The 2013 CR-Z GT model gets a new set of 17” alloy wheels while all new CR-Z models will now be available in two hard-to-miss new hues - Energetic Yellow and Aurora Violet (shown in the gallery on the right). Inside, the CR-Z receives a new color scheme along with new door linings that improve the amount of interior storage space.

Truth be told, the modest increases made to the drivetrain of the 2013 Honda CR-Z aren’t going to rocket this sporty little hybrid to the top of the motorsports world but the improvements made to every aspect of the Integrated Motor Assist system should help to make the CR-Z more engaging to drive. The improvement in the 0-62 time of 7 tenths of a second is substantial enough for this car to satisfy those were felt that the original CR-Z hybrid needed a little more juice.

 

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Honda unveils the all-new 2013 CR - V at the Paris International Motor Show 2012

The all new Honda CR – V is here to rule the streets. The fourth generation CR – V was recently unveiled by Honda at the Paris International Motor Show 2012 and this mid-sized off road beast will go up on sale in the United Kingdom this October.

The redesigned CR – V is a front wheel drive vehicle sporting a 1.6 liter turbo charged engine with a CO2 emission rate of just 99 g/km. The CR – V is here to make a statement and the vehicle is more advanced in terms of performance and technology as compared to its predeceasing model.

The new redesigned CR – V is what Honda calls the perfect balance between an SUV and a car and the vehicle basically features the same wheelbase and dynamics of the current model. However, the exterior designing is stiffer and more composed and hence the vehicle looks better than its predecessor.

The headlamps are wrapped over the front grille and the side panels are sharper and the Volvo like tail lamps wraps the rear end of the vehicle. The styling is more contemporary and the vehicle gets an overall complete look.
The interior styling has however been modified and the vehicle feels more spacious and airy from the inside. On folding the rear seats, this space is increased further and the roomy feelings kicks in just as you enter the vehicle.

The CR –V is powered by the very familiar 2.2 liter I DTEC super charged diesel engine and the SUV produces 148 BHP and 258 ft lb of torque. Co2 emission is limited to 149 g/km and the engine is mated to a six speed manual transmission and an automatic stop / start system which help the vehicle increase fuel efficiency.

Apart from the 2.2 liter I DTEC, the CR – V also has a much refined 2.0 liter super charged I VTEC petrol engine which produces 148 BHP and 142 ft lb of torque. Co2 emission is as low as 168 g/km and this is comparatively frugal considering an SUV. Honda plans to launch a remodeled CR – V with a 1.6 liter engine and this model will be announced next year.

The CR – V is a four wheel drive monster when at rest and switches to front wheel drive when the vehicle is in motion. The roof line has been dropped by 30 mm and the seat base has been dropped down by another 38 mm. Hence, the ride height has been lowered but the head space has seen an increase.

The CR – V is more car like than most SUVs as its ride height is just 10 mm more than a normal sedan. The rear cabin space is increased by the exclusion of the centre tunnel which is present in most front wheel drive vehicles.

The CR – V features a boot space of 559 liter which can be increased to 1669 liters with the removal of the rear seat. The seats are folded automatically and the boot floor loading area is 30 mm closer to the ground than the present model.

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