What are Hybrid Cars?

21 August, 2008 (12:37) | Accessories, Body and Chassis, Engines, Information, Tires and Wheels | By: Jeff


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Like much of the car market today, it is the Japanese who have been most productive to develop attractive looking hybrid vehicles, such as the hybrid powered Honda Accord and Toyota Prius. Contrary to what one might believe, these cars have also been a great success on the market.

The idea of saving on gas is obviously appealing to a lot of people.

Hybrid cars mixed an electric engine with a gasoline powered one, which means the use of gasoline isn’t totally out of the picture but it can be greatly lessened. The dual engines also allow for smaller engines to be used, and they take advantage of things like regenerative breaking.

Unsurprisingly these hybrid cars are also extremely lightweight and aerodynamically well designed, all to reduce the energy needed to run them. In slow city traffic the conventional engine is automatically shut of completely, producing no emissions whatsoever. When more speed and power is needed, the conventional engine is allowed to seamlessly kick in partially or fully.

Honda Introduces New Hybrid System for the Civic

1 July, 2008 (04:56) | Information | By: Jeff

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Honda has been one of the leading car manufacturers in the world. Honda has revealed some of the specifications for its new Honda Hybrid System, which will be introduced in the new Civic Hybrid being launched this fall.

The new Honda Civic delivers 20% more power with an estimated 5% better fuel economy than the current Civic Hybrid.

1. Reference and Technical Data for Auto Repair

3 June, 2008 (09:53) | Accessories | By: Jeff

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Did you what is the essential component to your car’s engine? The ignition system, without it you can’t do much at all with a tank of gas. Ignition system is composed of ignition coil, distributor cap, rotor, spark plug wires and spark plugs and, in newer cars, an ECU (computer). So learning about your car’s ignition system helps to know you how things work when you need to troubleshoot them.

Honda for the Sportslover

23 May, 2008 (02:28) | Information | By: editor

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Craving for that adrenaline rush? Consider only the finest of vehicle providers: Honda Powersports. If you’re a sports lover, visit powersports.honda.com. Here you could know about motorcycles, atvs, scooters and watercraft. You could also build your own Honda or reqest a quiote. Make use of the model finder to find the perfect honda model for dirt, street or water. Ready to ride? Visit offroad.honda.com or the racing link. To learn more about Honda sign up for the news or apply for membership at the HRCA clubhouse website to get all the latest insider information. Can’t wait to own a Honda for your sport? Locate a dealer near you by entering your zipcode. Enjoy.

Honda’s UK site

16 May, 2008 (02:14) | Information | By: editor

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Living in the UK? www.honda.co.uk is the right site for you. You could explore the accord saloon or the accord tourer. You could also know more about Honda cars, motorcycles, and other products like marine tools and vehicles, energy, and atv. You could also know more about the merchandise. If you are looking for a job, check out the career link. You could also visit the worldwide site if you want to visit any honda site from anywhere around the world. Not enough? Visit Honda TV. Avail of exciting Honda offers. Also, explore the FCX concept. At the bottom of the site are helpful links to visit: security tips, legal information, contact details, online help and webcam traffic.

Honda Worldwide

12 May, 2008 (02:04) | Information | By: editor

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Honda goes global! Anywhere in the world is a Honda branch that would cater to your specific preferences and needs. Choose your country on the list and you would be directed to the dealer in your country. At those sites, you would know more specific locations of the dealers available in your immediate area. There is also a complete listing of the site where you would learn latest news and updates. You would also be informed on Honda products including cars and other vehicles, appliances, engines and sport equipment. You could also learn facts about Honda: its history, timeline, relations and other more to check out. Visit the global site now.

Honda’s official site

8 May, 2008 (01:55) | Information | By: editor

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If you are a Honda vehicle owner or a would-be owner, visit the official website at www.honda.com. Here you would know more about other exciting quality products like cars, ATVs, engines, HondaJet, home energy, generators, lawnmowers, tillers, trimmers, motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, pumps, scooters and snowblowers. You would also avail of services like financial services, owner link, my Acura, dealer locator, and request quote. To know more about Honda including careers, investor relations and contact details, see the about section. You will also read interesting tidbits like the latest news on topics like racing and the ASIMO robot.

Honda Cars Philippines

3 May, 2008 (01:54) | Information | By: editor

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If you’re living in the Philippines, www.hondaphil.com is the Honda website that fits you. In here, you would know the latest Honda news and events. You would also be updated on promos and know other helpful Honda sites on the internet, including the Word Site for Honda. You would learn useful information on model line-up, press release, technologies, Honda awards, the company, contact info and you could even find jobs at the careers section. There are also tools like dealer locator, price guide and calculator. All these and more make this site a must-visit for Honda lovers in the country.

Do you Really Need a Monster Tachometer?

30 April, 2008 (17:54) | Accessories | By: Brian Yalung

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As far as enhancing your Honda is concerned, you will notice that one of the things that people today install are these oversized tachometers known as the Monster Tach. Now we all know these originated from racing movies but the thing is, do you really need them?

If you can afford them, then fine. But what is the use of putting one if you already have a tachometer on your dashboard? These are costs that some wise and conservative car owners avoid and apparently if you see a Honda with one, chances are they are teenagers who just want to show off.

Leaded over Unleaded Gasoline

28 April, 2008 (17:54) | Engines | By: Brian Yalung

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We all know that leaded gasoline is cheaper to use but we also have to consider its effects on our engines. Honda car owners often find their cars performing below par and while many attribute it to maintenance, the type of fuel we use on our Honda is also a telling factor.

Apparently the composition of leaded gasoline is still better. Unleaded fuel is deemed as helping the environment and saving on cost but if you talk about overall car engine maintenance, a lot has to be done with regards to refining the components of unleaded fuel these days.