Honda Research Institute Japan Co. Ltd, Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International and Shimadzu Corporation have worked together to develop the World’s first Brain Machine Interface. Using this technology, you can control your robot with the help of your thoughts. It does not even require any physical movements such as pressing buttons. The newly developed measuring device uses EEG and NIRS sensors and it can be transported to and used in various locations. Video after the jump. More
Honda Korea today unveiled its New Legend at BIMOS 2008. The car is powered by 3.7-liter V6 VTEC engine that produces 307 horsepower. The New Legend will be available in Korea market in the end of June. See a picture gallery after the jump. [AVING] More
In this Fifth Gear video, the crew is putting the 2008 Nissan 350Z against the 2008 Honda S2000 to see which drives better. Check out who the winner is after the break. [Techeblog] More
Honda has announced that the 2009 model of the Honda Fit will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show. The new Fit will have a new design; the rear looks slightly curvier, and the whole car seems a bit longer. We don’t know yet whether the US version will have an in-dash navigation system or not. So stay tuned for more updates. [CNetCrave] More
Honda today released a new commercial video to promote its fuel-cell powered FCX Clarity. In case you didn’t know, the Honda FCX Clarity is a fuel-cell vehicle that will be built and sold in 2008. Watch the video after the jump.
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by Johan on October 29, 2007
Honda has rolled out its new new Honda S2000 CR, which is designed for club racing events. The “CR” stands for “Club Racer”. The car offers a tighter suspension, quicker steering, and an aerodynamic body kit with removable aluminum hard top and front under body and rear wing spoilers. The Honda S2000 CR is priced at $36,300. See more pics after the jump.
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by Johan on October 16, 2007
Honda of Japan introduced its robotic leg which is using technologies developed during the design of ASIMO. The device’s purpose is to aid people with walking problems. It can learn how the user walks and assist with its electric motors. This is an interesting idea.
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by Johan on August 22, 2007
Available in coupe or sedan varieties, the 2008 Honda Accord will have the LX, LX Premium (sedan only), LX Sport (coupe only), EX and EX-L, and the EX V6 versions. There are also three basic engines available. One of them will be a 3.5L iVTEC V6 that produces 273 horsepower and 250 ft-lbs. of torque while the other two will be the 2.4L inline-four producing 200 horsepower/170 ft-lbs and another 2.4L producing 180 horsepower/166 ft-lbs. Hit the jump for more pictures.
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by Johan on July 23, 2007
Honda’s new hybrid system, the IMA (Integrated Motor Assist), allows the car to cruise on its electric motor during low-load driving conditions of under 40km/hour. The new Civic Hybrid car is powered by a 3 Stage i-VTEC engine combined with IMA system and offers fuel efficiency of 23.2km/liter. The new hybrid car retails for approx. $37,000 (after conversion). Watch the video after the jump.
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by Johan on July 23, 2007
Honda Korea launched the 2008 Honda CBR125R in Korea market. The bike is actually based on the design of racing motorcycle, the NSR125R. It is powered by liquid-cooled four-cycle SOHC engine. Available in two colors of red and black, the Honda CBR125R retails for around $3,160.
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