US: Honda axes the Element

Honda’s US section has killed off a boxy Element observant 2011 will be a final indication year. First introduced in judgment form as a Model X during a 2001 Detroit show, a Element was launched in 2002 as a 2003 indication as well as became a prime of tiny businesses, outside enthusiasts as well as house pet owners. It never utterly strike a mark with childish surfers, as Honda has intended, as well as was some-more expected to be seen in a hands of a 40- or 50-something streamer home from a large box store.

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Press Release

2011 Will Be Final Model Year of Production for Honda Element

The 2011 Honda Element will be the final model year of production of the innovative and functional crossover utility vehicle, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. First introduced in concept form as the Honda Model X at the 2001 North American International Auto Show, the Element virtually created its own functional class and became an immediate favorite for small businesses, outdoor enthusiasts and pet owners. After a long life cycle, utility-seeking customers have more recently embraced other vehicles in the Honda lineup like the versatile and comfortable CR-V.

"The Element proved that ultimate functionality can often come from thinking inside the box," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "It made boxy vehicle designs cool, and Element owners continue to enjoy its unique styling and unmatched versatility."

Developed from the inside-out, the Honda Element entered new territory when it debuted during the 2003 model year by providing a multi-functional cargo area, innovative and versatile seating, a durable and dirt-friendly interior, energetic performance and outstanding value. Major upgrades were made through the years including more power and safety features in the 2007 model year. More recently, the Element embraced its long-held position as a pet-friendly vehicle by introducing the Dog Friendly Element accessory package in 2009.

More than 325,000 Elements have been sold in the United States since its introduction in December 2002.

2011 New Honda CBR250R in India - Features, Reviews and Prices

2011 New Honda CBR250R in India - Stills, Photos, Pictures and Wallpapers


Honda is all set to launch it's much hyped sports bike for the Indian automobile field by April 2011. This new Honda sports bike, named as Honda CBR250R will be first bike in 250cc segment to features combined anti-lock braking system which prevents wheel lock during sudden braking or under unfavorable conditions.

This new Honda CBR250R features a dimension of 2035*720*1125 as the Lengh*Width*Height respectively. it weighs about 161kg and Ground Clearance as well as Wheelbase are about 145mm and 1370mm respectively. This new Honda sports bike will be available in India with a 249cc Four-stroke, Single Cylinder Petrol Engine and it will give a Maximum Power of 26 Bhp @ 8500 rpm and a Maximum Torque of 23 Nm @ 7000 rpm.

This new Honda CBR250R features a Telescopic Suspension at the front and a Swing Arm Suspension at the rear. It also provides a somewhat desccent mileage of about 25kmpl on the cities and about 35kmpl on the highways. The total capacity of the fuel tank is about 13 ltrs. New Honda CBR250R will be available in three shades - Red, Black and Grey.

Variants of 2011 New Honda CBR250R

• Honda CBR250R
• Honda CBR250R ABS

Expected Price of 2011 New Honda CBR250R

• Honda CBR250R - Rs. 1,50,000
• Honda CBR250R ABS - Rs. 1,75,000

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Honda shows BRIO city car prototype

Honda Exhibits World Premiere of Honda BRIO Prototype, Honda’s New Small Vehicle Developed for Asian Markets at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010

Honda Brio Prototype is being developed as a commuter vehicle which is easy to use even in urban areas, the Honda Brio has a length of 3,610mm, width of 1,680mm and height of 1,475 mm, while ensuring enough cabin space achieved by highly efficient packaging.

Likewise, the Indian market Brio will come with a bigger focus on driving performance to suit customer demands. As of right now, there's no indication as to what engine powers the Brio, but early reports lean heavily toward the company's 1.2-liter four-cylinder mill.

Inside, the no-frills cabin is pretty straightforward but that's to be expected as the car was developed for emerging markets such as India and Thailand. Despite this, the BRIO will apparently offer air conditioning which is a nice option for hot and muggy climates in southeast Asia.

Honda cars from a long time has been known for its advanced features other than the fuel economy, reliability and durability. Honda Motors follows the ISO 9001 standards which measures quality management and ISO 14001 for the environment management.

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Press Release

Honda Exhibits World Premiere of Honda BRIO Prototype, Honda's New Small Vehicle Developed for Asian Markets at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010

Bangkok, Thailand, November 30, 2010 - Honda today debuted the world premiere of a prototype of Honda BRIO, the new small-sized vehicle developed for Asian markets and scheduled to be introduced in Thailand and India in 2011, at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo starting November 30, 2010 (press day: November 30, public days: December 1-12.)

Honda BRIO Prototype is being developed with Honda's advanced technologies, while further advancing Honda's "man maximum, machine minimum" concept*1. Being developed as a commuter which is easy-to-use even in urban areas, the Honda BRIO prototype adopts an easy-to-handle compact body (length 3,610mm x width 1,680mm x height 1,475 mm) while ensuring enough cabin space achieved by highly efficient packaging. With this vehicle, Honda thoroughly pursued the creation of an advanced exterior form, which is compact while asserting a strong presence.

For the mass-production model, which will be an entry-level car, for which demand is increasing in newly emerging nations, Honda will develop unique versions for Thailand and India to reflect different customer needs in those markets. Moreover, with this vehicle, Honda will leverage the resources Honda has cultivated through its motorcycle business and utilize local sourcing of parts and materials such as sheet steel.

For the Thai model that is scheduled to be introduced in March 2011, the fuel economy of more than 5liters/100km*2 will be targeted so that the vehicle will qualify as an eco-car by the Thai government, and a starting price of approximately 400,000 baht will be targeted as well. For the Indian model that is scheduled to be introduced within 2011, local customer needs for a small car will be reflected and local content will be increased to create a model that achieves a good balance between vehicle performance and price.

"Honda would like to expand the joy of mobility to more customers in Thailand, India and other Asian countries through the introduction of a new small vehicle with compact and highly efficient packaging by utilizing our own experiences cultivated by motorcycle business here in Asia," said Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor.

• 1 Honda's "man maximum, machine minimum" concept is a basic approach to Honda car design calling for maximizing the space available for people and minimizing the space required for mechanical components.
• 2 Measures with ECE R101 mode

Honda Brio in India - Prices, Review and Specifications

Honda motors unveils its latest B+ segment middle class vehicle named Honda Brio. This all new Honda Brio has been showcased at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010. Honda designed ths new Brio with its latest advance technologies and 'Man Maximum, machine minimum cocept' policy. Honda Brio will hit the indian roads bu 2011 january of February and the expeced price of Honda Brio is around Rs. 4.5-6 lakhs.

The all new Honda Brio will be available in four variants - Brio E, Brio S, Brio V and Brio AT. The new Honda Brio car comes powered by a 1198cc SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 89 Bhp @ 6200 and a peak torque of 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm. Coming to the engine, 1198cc SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine is the same one that powers Honda Jazz. Honda planning to take on other car in its segment like Swift, i20, polo etc with this all new 2011 Honda Brio.

As per the performance review of Honda Brio, the new Honda vehicle will offer a Fuel mileage of 20.00 kmpl in Highways and 14.00 kmpl in City. Other features of the new Honda Brio includes Remote Central Locking, Remote Fuel Filler, Rear Wiper, Remote Boot, AC without Climate control, Power Windows, Rear Defogger, Dash Integrated MP3 Player Music System, EBD, ABS, Fog Lamp, Body Color Bumpers and  Tachometer

Honda Brio will comes available in  7 colors which includes - White, Black, Green, Red, Blue, Grey and Silver.

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