2011 Honda CR-V

Honda’s most sought after vehicles especially for those families who are looking for the most practical and economical vehicle that they can use. The CR-V may not be that physically attractive inside and out since it is a little bulgy in appearance and looks more like a mini-SUV, but this vehicle is definitely ideal for those customers who are looking for a more versatile and spacious vehicle for their family. No wonder Honda came out with the 2011 Honda CR-V and as a result, this car model has made it into the top 10 best selling Japanese cars in December, 2010.
Achieving such status just proved that the 2011 Honda CR-V is a very popular one. Well, one of the main reasons for such achievement is believed to be attributable to its price, which is around $ 21,695 only. The car may not be as exciting as the other vehicles in the market, but this will be an excellent choice for families who need a perfect car for their needs.


As mentioned, the CR-V used to look like a mini-SUV. However, its last redesigned has changed it a little bit and made it into a more compact replacement to minivans that comes with the hinged doors and a slightly more rounded roofline as well. The 2011 Honda CR-V does not really vary that much as compared with the 2010 model.
To give you an idea of what the 2011 Honda CR-V promises, here are some of its specs:

    * comes with a 2.4-liter I-4 with 180 horsepower engine
    * available in a five-speed automatic transmission
    * comes with safety car features such as anti-lock disc brakes, an antiskid system, side curtain airbags along with side airbags, stability control and an available back-up camera as well
    * fuel economy remains at 21 mpg on the city and 28 mpg on the highway

In addition to this, the 2011 Honda CR-V also comes with a clean design and pretty good material quality. And best thing about this vehicle is that it has ample space and cargo capacity making it very ideal for those families who love to travel and who are always on- the- go.



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2011 Honda CR-Z Mugen Hybrid

Honda has officially revealed the 2011 Honda CR-Z at the Detroit Auto Show. As anticipated, the CR-Z finally brings some excitement to the uninspired hybrid segment. Honda says it will bring back the kind of driving joy that hasn’t been felt since the CRX.


The CR-Z isn’t pretty and looks to have combined the styling language of both the CRX and the first-generation Insight hybrid. The futuristic interior styling found in the current Honda Insight and Civic also finds its way into the CR-Z.


The Honda CR-Z will launch with a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor. Together, both engines produce only 122 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. Two transmission are available — a standard six-speed manual and a CVT. The manual gets 21 mpg city and 37 mpg highway, whereas the CVT CR-Z gets 36 mpg city and 38 mpg highway.


The CR-Z won’t be winning us any drag races anytime soon. On paper, it doesn’t sound sporty, but hopefully the manual-equipped model is good around the track. Honda’s “sports” hybrid will be available this summer.

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IndyCar notes from the back of a hotel Napkin

Vacation is a wonderful thing. If you ever have an opportunity to visit Coronado, California, then I strongly suggest that you do it. What a great place!

Scribbles

I am pleased to let you know that the Mario Andretti Honda commercial ran on the local ABC affiliate in San Diego immediately following the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 7 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.

Pressdog reports that attendance at Iowa fell this year. Losing 5,000 paying customers is never good news, but is particularly troubling when that amount is equal to more than a 14% year-over-year decrease. The erosion of IndyCar's oval fan base continues unabated, it seems. IndyCar can't blame ISC and its unbundled NASCAR Cup tickets for this one.

That said, a crowd of 35,000 - that's 105,000 in 3-day attendance parlance - at Toronto would likely be hailed as a huge success.

Cranking the Mill

From the rumor mill, I am hearing that Randy Bernard is now consistently turning to Robin Miller for advice. If this is true, then I think it is a troubling turn of events. Bernard is supposed to be a marketing genius, after all.


Full Disclosure - I like Robin Miller very much. He is candid, smart and very entertaining. He has always treated me well personally. Nevertheless, I have vehemently disagreed with Robin regarding certain subjects at various points in time. Regardless, I have never doubted that he genuinely believes in everything that he writes. He also happens to care about the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar racing more than many of the sport's participants.

That said, Robin is representative of no one but himself. He is not a marketer. He is a nostalgic fan and quasi-insider who, like many of us, yearns for the good old days. The problem is that those who long for a return to glory tend to disagree about the causes and effects of the growth and the subsequent decline of IndyCar racing. Therefore, Robin is no more an authority than any other fan.

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IndyCar Engines on Second Thought

Comments from some of you have led me to rethink my initial position on the IndyCar engine spec announcement for 2012.

I confess that I know very little about the technology that makes Indy cars go. Frankly, technology for its own sake does not interest me. What does interest me - and what I believe is far more important than the spec itself - is technology's impact on three crucial marketing questions.

1. Does it enhance on-track competition?
2. Will it significantly reduce the cost of entry to correspond with the product's market value?
3. Does it increase the probability of adding American drivers who might be more easily sold to U.S. motorsports consumers?
Speedgeek addressed the first point quite persuasively, in my opinion.

Personally, I could see IndyCar allowing 4-cylinder engines and/or engines that come in under 2.4 liters extra boost pressure, a larger air restrictor or extra fuel flow. They kind of left that door open in the announcement... To my mind, this relatively open spec for small displacement turbo engines has been the way to go all along for the 2012 car, and to me it sounds like they're picking the route that will spark the most interest from manufacturers and fans alike.

Citizen John addressed my second and third questions. As usual, he brought relevant facts to the discussion.

Provided they are interested in participating, Mazda is one of few marques who could answer the call for 2012 with an existing product. Their 2.0L MZR-R sports car engine, now in its fourth year of service, already uses alternative fuels... without the restrictor, reaching the stated ceiling of 700 hp would not be an issue.

And my favorite part.

While the 2010 version of an MZR-R lease agreement is still being debated, it could be similar to what MAZDASPEED offered in 2008 and 2009: a three-year lease for one engine, including all electronics and ancillaries, for $60,000 the first year, $50,000 the second and $40,000 the third. With two or three engine rebuilds added in the $35K apiece range, you still walk out the door around the $150K range each year.

The prospect warms my heart.

Therefore, I shall reserve judgment as the circumstances evolve. If Speedgeek and Citizen John are correct, then it could well be that IndyCar is effectively utilizing the 2012 spec to address its ample marketing challenges.

We can hope.

Roggespierre

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Honda wins IndyCar Engine Sweepstakes

Wow, that ICONIC committee sure did make quick work of determining the new engine formula for the IndyCar Series.

Make no mistake, today's announcement is a big nod in Honda's direction.

Honda was the only manufacturer that preferred a 6-cylinder motor for the new 2012 spec.

The stipulation that other manufacturers are allowed to compete with smaller engines is meaningless. Honda's monopoly is secure for the foreseeable future.

That Mr. Honda himself, Gentleman Gil de Ferran, was selected to speak for ICONIC only enhances the impression that the fix was in.

This does not bode well for Delta Wing, the only chassis proposal that did not assume that the engine choice would be the Honda V6.

So, when do we get the Dallara announcement?

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