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Honda to Begin Sales of All-new “N BOX +” Mini-vehicle – DOHC Turbo!

TOKYO, Japan, July 5, 2012 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin sales of the N BOX + (“N BOX plus”), the second model of the new mini-vehicle N Series, at dealerships across Japan on July 6, 2012. Following the introduction of the N BOX, which realized one of the largest^*1 interior spaces among all mini-vehicles in the market through adoption of newly-designed platform and powerplant, Honda is now introducing the N BOX + which was developed under the concept of “adding (“plus”) new possibilities.”

Two innovative ideas were added to the large cargo area made possible by the combination of Honda’s innovative packaging technology, the center-tank layout, and the newly-developed powerplant. The “Universal Bridge^*2” combines a sloped floor and an attachable aluminum slope^*3, which makes the loading and unloading of luggage and other items easier. The “Multi-space System^*2” realizes versatile space arrangements with three different sized boards.

The addition of these innovative ideas enables the N BOX + to accommodate diverse customer needs in a wide range of vehicle uses including daily routines, recreational activities and special needs care-giving. (more…)

Honda Announces Support to the Racing Activities of Team Mugen in the GT300 Class of SUPER GT Series Start of test runs for the MUGEN CR-Z GT equipped with Honda racing hybrid system

TOKYO, Japan, July 4, 2012 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its intent to provide technical support to Team Mugen, operated by M-TEC Co., Ltd., for its competition with the MUGEN CR-Z GT in the GT300 class of SUPER GT Series. Honda will supply a 2.8-liter V6 twin-turbo engine and the racing hybrid system developed exclusively for this Team Mugen racing machine and will start actual test runs. Team Mugen’s first race with the MUGEN CR-Z GT featuring the Honda racing hybrid system will be the 2012 SUPER GT Series Round 4 SUGO GT 300km Race held on July 28-29, 2012.

All new Honda Civic is coming to Malaysia on 11th July 2012

Honda Malaysia has setup a website to promote their all new 2012 Honda Civic at www.allnewcivic.com.my. On the website, it is stated that they are 12 days to go before the launching of this new Civic. Based on my calculation that means it is 11th July 2012. Get your current car or bike ready for trade-in to buy this new Civic.

Modified Honda CR-Z Trio on July 2012 Honda Tuning Magazine

I just love Honda CR-Z and can’t help myself to share with you this Honda Tuning magazine cover for July 2012 edition which features 3 modified Honda CR-Z. The one that I really like is the one in the colour white with matching white wheel. Makes you want to get one in your garage don’t you? (more…)

DKW 1000ccm 2-stroke Car Racing – This is Eargasm!

Long time ago, there is the existence of few cars with 2-stroke engine. As we all know, the benefit of using of the 2-stroke engine is in the lightweight construction and higher output about 40% more powerful than equivalent 4-stroke engine. For example, motocross racing in USA has replaced 250cc 2-stroke bike with equivalently powerful 450cc 4-stroke bike. Engines with 2-stroke system are much easier to maintain as they are fewer parts to look out for, whereby 4-stroke engine need more love and care.

This DKW 2-stroke car is an amazing machine to be heard. It sounds very much like the high RPM racing engine car like the Audi R8 race car. You need to view the video to hear the engine in action. Check it out after the jump (more…)

HKS Toyota 86 [Video]

Great job by HKS! Check out the video embed after the jump (more…)

Ken Gushi Scion FR-S Formula Drift – 600hp

Here it is, the most awaited car in the world for so long and now it comes with drift modified setup for the 2012 Formula Drift series. Ken Gushi will be driving this car with mods provided by Greddy turborcharger along with parts from Cosworth, KW Suspension, Sparco and RAYS. (more…)

Drift Mountain – Bring Your AE86 Here

Where is this actually? There’s a car there on the 6th turn.

Stiff Ring – Redefines Chassis Stability

Stiff Ring is a washer like ring that is being used to correct the position of the actual washer when it is attached to subframe.

Check out the official release from Stiff Ring team:

Stiff Ring made of special formula aluminium which used in aircraft frame building. It used to correct the car body basic geometry by filling the gap between the sub frame bolts, sub frame and the car body bolt hole. Car engine, transmission, suspension and the body shelf are mounted on the sub frame. Thus, correcting the geometry setup with Stiff Ring, the car handling will be improved significantly. (more…)