Earlier this month, Honda issues a recall for 2001 models of Civics and Accords for airbag safety. Today, the Japanese car maker is recalling another 440,000 vehicles, this time including 2001 and 2002 Accords, 2001 Civics and some 2002 and 2003 model Acura TL sedans.

Honda Spokesman Sage Marie said that one fatality and a number of injuries have been linked to the defect, so there’s no doubting it’s a serious matter. If you’re not sure whether your vehicle qualifies for the recall, be sure to visit Honda’s website for more information.

via Reuters

Tags: 2001 vehicles, 2002 vehicles, acura tl, honda accord, honda civic

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Sending your kids off to college would normally point towards getting them the right vehicles to drive around campus. But before giving them the car that they want, you can be assured that they will have preferences and a guide to which car they have in mind will surely be something useful.

AutoWeek Magazine enumerates the possible cars for teens heading off to campus. And admittedly, they are cars that will surely give you problems since all of them are dream cars that teens would surely love.

The recommended cars:

• 2009 Hyundai Elantra Sedan
• 2009 Honda Civic
• 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
• 2009 Ford Escape
• 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid
• 2010 Kia Soul
• 2009 Dodge Caliber SE
• 2009 Ford Focus
• 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan

(Source) Press

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As far as their site is concerned, CarMax can confirm the wandering thoughts on which cars are being searched for today. And the two popular cars are the hybrid and diesel vehicles, two cars that cater to cheaper fuel that is easy on the pockets.

This is not entirely surprising considering that this trend has been all over the news and rampant among automotive discussions. People are becoming wiser, turning to these vehicles mainly because fuel is getting costlier by the day. Motorists are shifting towards alternative vehicles but you can be assured that a lot of the famous car brand names still come up.

Popular hybrid vehicles on carmax.com include the Toyota Prius, Lexus RX400h and the Honda Civic hybrid while popular diesel vehicles include the Ford F350, Dodge Ram 3500 and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

As you can see, the big name cars are still there. This stems from the fact that these auto manufacturers were ready since the whole fuel issue hit us. So with this post, you now have a guide for yourself in case you are looking for a reliable car to use.

(Source) Press

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Everyone is of the belief that in order to be fuel efficient you will need to buy a hybrid vehicle in order to save on gas and the environment. There are vehicles that are out there that are not only fuel efficient, but are inexpensive as well.

The list of non-hybrids that are fuel efficient is not very long, but it is not very pricey as shown with the Toyota Yaris. Other examples of vehicles with very good fuel economy but are not hybrids are the Honda Civic as well as the Kia Rio. All average over 30 miles per gallon on the highway and in the mid twentiues in the city.

Tags: honda civic, hybrid, kia rio, toyota yaris

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With carjackers and wiser thieves preying on vehicles today, the need to be safe and secure with various initiatives has become a growing need. However, the problem is that some car owners fail to be well-oriented on the preventive measures for such incidents, something that Lo Jack and the National Insurance Crime Bureau want to enhance with the Third Annual Vehicle Theft Protection Education Initiative.

“In today’s challenging economy, many people are keeping their vehicles longer, which is creating a brisk business for thieves who steal popular cars, trucks, motorcycles and heavy equipment, strip them down and sell off the parts,” said D.J. Thompson, Law Enforcement Director for LoJack and theft prevention expert.

As references to help motorists to become aware of such threats, added resources have been put up by the two groups:

• New Audio Podcast: In LoJack and NICB’s latest educational podcast (http://bit.ly/4raiEx), a victim of vehicle theft details how his 2000 Honda Civic was stolen, taken to Mexico and later recovered.
• New Twitter Page: LoJack and NICB’s Vehicle Theft Protection Twitter page – http://twitter.com/TheftProtection – is designed to help drivers better understand how to protect their cars, trucks and motorcycles from theft.
• Downloadable Booklet: “Get in the Know” – http://bit.ly/kZt94 – is an educational booklet co-produced by LoJack and NICB that details the steps owners can take to protect their vehicles from theft.

(Source) Press

Tags: brisk business, car owners, education initiative, educational booklet, heavy equipment, honda civic, lo jack, lojack, motorists, national insurance crime bureau, nicb, popular cars, preventive measures, theft prevention, thieves, twitter, vehicle theft protection

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If rumors are to be believed there may be a two-seater Honda Civic Type-R hatchback in the works over at Honda’s contracted tuner, Mugen.

According to EVO, speculation says that this new vehicle will be based on the Honda Civic Type R hatchback currently out in Europe but with some very noticeable differences. First of all, the car will have the upgraded suspension, Brembo breaks, and 18-inch alloy wheels found on the above Mugen tuned car but will most likely get rid of the rear seats altogether to make for a lighter car.

There is no telling on when or even if this car will come out but lets hope it does at a price that we can actually afford.

Tags: honda civic, mugen, tuned, type-r, type-rr

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For the motorists looking for a better alternative towards fuel use, PetrolCard has announced the opening of a “Clean N’ Green Fuel” compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in South Seattle, the first public-access CNG facility in the city. For businesses and consumers with CNG-compatible vehicles, the facility offers a readily available, affordable, and environmentally friendly fuel. The station, which is open 24/7 accepts all major credit cards and PetroCard fleet cards, and sells CNG at prices typically one-third below gasoline and diesel.

There are currently more than 120,000 CNG vehicles in the United States and more than 8 million worldwide. In the U.S., a majority of those vehicles are government or business fleets. Locally, several municipalities, airport shuttles and taxis run fleet vehicles on CNG including vehicles from the King County Government fleet and STITA airport taxis. The Honda Civic GX is currently the only consumer CNG vehicle on the American car market, however many standard engines can be converted to use CNG.

CNG is sold in gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs), with each GGE having the same energy content as a gallon of gasoline. Vehicles using CNG typically have similar or better fuel economy ratings than standard gasoline or diesel vehicles, and today CNG is approximately one-third lower in price. The Clean N’ Green Fuel station will sell CNG to business fleets, including Waste Management, as well as individuals with CNG equipped vehicles. Current pricing at the station is in the range of $1.70-$1.80/GGE.

(Source) Press

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During these times, sales people will always throw in a monkey wrench just to close a deal. And the magic word today is Best Value referring to affordability and consumption. While you are bound to get a lot of that along the way, be advised that there is only one that truly fits these needs. And that car is the Honda Civic, branded as the Best Value car by Edmunds.com.

“Anyone truly concerned about their household expenses should ask some questions about any methodology that finds a premium hybrid vehicle to be an excellent value, especially when gas prices are so low,” warns Edmunds.com CEO Jeremy Anwyl. “It makes sense that value is top of mind for many car buyers; for consumers seeking the absolute best new car value, the 2009 Honda Civic is the best choice, not the Prius.”

Edmunds.com, whose extensive data department has been projecting comprehensive five-year vehicle ownership costs since 2002, has determined that the Prius Touring actually ranks 41st in terms of ownership costs. The industry-leading Honda Civic will cost $8,042 less than the Prius over five years of ownership.

(Source) Press

Tags: car value, gas prices, Honda, honda civic, hybrid vehicle, new car, Prius, vehicle ownership

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With all the fuss about going green, here is something that most car owners are bound to notice. Bridgestone, a long time brand in the tire industry, has unveiled a new line of environmentally friendly tires in the Ecopia EP100.

The Ecopia tire line incorporates Bridgestone’s latest and best low rolling resistance technology. Ecopia targets fuel efficient vehicles, including hybrids and electric vehicles, and will be used in original equipment and replacement applications.

The new Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 is the first aftermarket product in the Ecopia tire line for the North American market. The Ecopia EP100 is a summer replacement tire fitment for popular fuel efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles including the Mini Cooper, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Nissan Versa, Toyota Corolla and a selection of other conventional vehicles.

Available in H- and V-speed ratings, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 has a UTQG of 400AB and will be offered in six different sizes ranging from 14-16 inch. The tire will be available in March in the first phase of a two-phase rollout in 2009.

(Source) Press

Tags: bridgestone, conventional vehicles, efficient vehicles, electric vehicles, ep100, honda civic, honda civic hybrid, nissan versa, tire industry, toyota corolla, toyota prius

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The Honda Civic Si is an exciting and yet better deal for your money. Apparently one of the best cars to come out from Honda, high expectations as far as the design and overall performance of this car is expected by many Honda car loyalists.

The Honda Civic Si, one of the best values in performance, gets updated bodywork and some new electronics to keep it competitive for the 2009 model year. None of these changes are drastic. The Civic Si doesn’t need much changed. It gives extraordinary driving pleasure, as it has since the introduction of the 2-liter engine version in 2002.

Price: $24,005

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We all know that to improve the fuel efficiency cars, finding ways to assist in providing power to their drive can help achieve fuel conservation. However while that is a given, sacrifices on some other areas like car design may be needed.

At least that seems to be the case for Mike Turner who transformed his 1992 Honda Civic into an aerodynamic car. The design may not be appealing but at least he now enjoys 95 miles per gallon.

Mike Turner of South Carolina spent $400 to create some pretty hideous aerodynamic mods, which lowered his Civic’s drag coefficient to 1.7. That’s about half of most current new cars, and it enables him to achieve 95 miles per US gallon at a constant 65 miles per hour.

(Source) Treehugger

Tags: 1992 honda civic, aerodynamic car, Honda, honda civic

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