Honda to Introduce New Hybrid Variant

Posted on December 19, 2011

There’s plenty of news coming out from the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show and a lot of them concern Honda’s future plans.

Along with the Acura-badged NSX hybrid concept that’s heading to Detroit, we also learned that Honda is preparing a raft of hybrid powertrains for its mainstream models.

Speaking to Bloomberg News, Honda Motor President Takanobu Ito said that the company’s plans include the introduction of a hybrid version of its Accord sedan next year. Ito didn’t elaborate on which markets would get the Accord hybrid nor did he reveal any information on the engine set up.

Aside from Ito’s remarks, the company released initial details on its powertrain plans that include the presentation of a 2.0-liter hybrid powerplant and a brand new two-motor hybrid system. Read more…

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New Generation 2013 Viper at Next Year’s Auto Show

Posted on December 16, 2011

The time for the return of the Dodge Viper after a two-year hiatus is almost up. In fact, we’ll get our first look at the Chrysler Group’s next halo car as early as next April at the 2012 New York International Auto Show.

Chrysler’s SRT Brand President and CEO Ralph Gilles made the revelation in an interview with Viper magazine, while Automobile Magazine says that it has also confirmed the news with its sources at Dodge.

Up until now, Dodge has given out very few details about the new iteration of the Viper saying that it will appeal to “a broader segment of the market” while also remaining attractive to purists.

An improved version of the previous model’s V10 should find its way under the long hood of the next Viper, possibly with an even larger displacement and of course, more power. Read more…

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