Honda net profit for 3 months increased by 36 times

Net profit of Japanese automaker Honda Motor in the I quarter of 2010-2011 fiscal year increased more than 36 times - up to 271.4 billion yen (3.13 billion dollars) against the target of last year, recorded at 7.5 billion yen. This information is contained in published today, a press release.

Sales in the April-June 2010 increased by 28,2% and amounted to 2,890,000,000 yen (33.05 million dollars), whereas the year before the company received 2.25 billion yen.

Operating profit Honda Motor has reached 234.4 billion yen (2.7 billion dollars), more than nine times higher than in the past year, who was at around 25.1 billion yen.

Honda is the second largest car manufacturer after Toyota in Japan and one of the largest Japanese car exporters in the U.S. and other countries.

Honda produce hybrid and electric cars by 2013

Currently, the company Honda has been developing hybrid versions of its cars, which should appear on the market over the next three years.

This is a strategic development plan of the company that wants to be in the electric market segment one of the strongest players. Our specialists seek to achieve fuel economy to 1 liter of fuel at 60 km, which makes hybrid Honda the best in terms of efficiency.

And by 2013, Honda plans to release five hybrid vehicles. This information came after it became known that the Japanese plan to build a new plant, which will focus only on production of hybrids. In addition, Honda has refused to project a "clean diesel" in favor of the hybrid version.

However, no official report has been submitted.

Honda Pegasus Concept by Andrus Ciprian

Romanian designer Andrus Ciprian reasserted itself. After the release of several conceptual projects "not of this world", which includes Hummer HB, Mazda RX-Z and Dacia MC, the designer introduced the concept of sports supercar Honda Pegasus.

It seems that the very design of Honda Pegasus inspired by aircraft and partly resembles the development of the middle of this century, such as the Pontiac Firebird II, with the front and rear wings, and fantastic rear spoiler. So it posted on the concept of Honda Pegasus all these elements have been created to give the project a truly unique aerodynamics.

Also, thanks to its design, almost any modern racing engine will be able to disperse the Honda Pegasus to an unprecedented speed, and the wheels are designed in such a way that the additional flow of cooling air.

Despite the fact that we did not show the internal features of the car, there is no doubt that they will resemble the interior of the spacecraft.

2011 Honda CB750 House Rockers

Japanese tuning company House Rockers creatively handled Motorcycles Honda CB750 - the world's first superbike.

Wiseco piston engine was enlarged, so that the volume of the engine grew to 836ss. The frame was modified in 13 locations, and in addition many details that were originally made of steel, have been replaced with new aluminum or alloy - from tanks for fuel and oil until the battery compartment.
The wheels also have changed - at NSR250 magnesium alloy. Carburetor - Yoshimura, forks - Kayaba, rear suspension - Ohlins.

Upon completion of all works car up for sale. Price - 29 800 euros.

Honda introduced the Fireblade TT Tribute 2010

Japanese Honda Motor, using as the opening of the new dealership brand in Farnheme, presented two motorcycle Fireblade, made in the form of replicas of racing bikes series TT Isle of Man.

These machines are quite officially available for purchase. Motorcycles were manufactured in honor of the two pilots - John McGuinness and Ian Hutchinson (John McGuinness and Ian Hutchinson), the most successful riders in the TT for all time the existence of the race.

By the way, they both arrived at the dealership Farnham Honda in person to present the above is said machines.

Now these bikes represent a formal offer Honda, and they can be purchased through any authorized dealer's brand. So far, though only in the UK. Motorcycles are offered in versions with ABS, and without it, and the cost of these replicas are only 1200 euros more than the basic cost model Fireblade.

Hutchinson set a record in the Isle of Man TT of all time this year when he won five races once a week, and McGuinness has zagashnike much as 15 won races, TT, and in addition he became the first pilot, which at 37.7 miles route could show the average speed of over 130 miles per hour.

2011 Honda VTR B-STYLE new sport bike

New sports bike from Honda company - VTR B-STYLE will go on sale July 16. The new motorcycle is different-colored black pearl fuel tank, front wings and rear part. The wheels are also made in black. At the same time frame of new items colored red, which gives the look of the motorcycle contrast and more sporty.

Last year the company intends to sell 2500 copies motorcycle series VTR. New items will be available for 567,000 yen (including tax).

Some technical characteristics of the motorcycle Honda VTR B-STYLE:
- Dimensions: 2,080 mx 0.725 mx 1.055 m
- Wheel base: 1.405 m
- Ground clearance: 0.155 m
- Seat height: 0.760 m
- Engine: MC15E, liquid-cooled, two-cylinder, chetyrehklapanny, four stroke, DOHC
- Capacity: 249 cm3
- Bore x stroke: 60.0 x 44.1 mm
- Compression: 11.0
- Maximum capacity: 32 kVt/10, 500 rpm. min.
- Maximum torque: 22 Nm / 8,500 on. min.
- Weight: 161 kg
- Fuel tank volume: 12 l
- Fuel consumption: 40.0 km / l
- Minimum turning radius: 2.7 m
- Number of seats: 2

2012 Acura TL - first photos

Spy photographers provided an interesting job, while the version of the Acura TL has gone on sale only in 2009, it seems that the company has prepared an updated version.

The grill «Power Plenum», seen on this prototype may indicate that the body receives minor changes. Given the global trend, we can expect the emergence of a new transmission, instead of a five-speed version of the Acura TL, you may receive six-speed version of the.

Updated: 2010 Acura MDX official presented

Honda is presented in the United States an updated version of Acura MDX SUV. Luxury SUV 2010 model year received a completely new six-speed automatic transmission and an advanced 3.7-liter V6 with reduced fuel consumption and cleaner exhaust. Externally, the car is different from its predecessor more aggressive front end solution with a massive chrome plate over the grille and trapezoidal with additional air intakes, as well as a number of smaller improvements.

For the first time for owners of Acura offers a package of options Advance, which includes adaptive cruise control, the brakes, active suspension and a number of other security tools. Acura Dealers have already started taking orders for the new MDX, but his production will begin soon on the Honda plant in Canada.

Next gen 2011 Honda Ridgeline released

Honda company has released details on the next generation Ridgeline, as previously existed unchanged for five years.

New Honda Ridgeline focused on the most popular features for pickups, which are chosen by the customer "- says the release.

2011 Honda Ridgeline is powered by a 3.5-liter VTEC V-6, coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system, Variable Torque Management (VTM-4).

Another highlight is the updated version of stability control (VSA), ABS with EBD, airbags, active head restraints, a system of monitoring pressure in the tires and LED lighting devices.

The new pickup will be available in three configuration levels - RT, RTS, and top-level RTL. The car is set on wheels, size 17x7.5, clad in all-season tires P245/65 R17. As an option available with 18x7.5 tires P245/60 R18.