The Honda CR-Z, a sporting hybrid that is neither fast nor very fuel efficient, is just being released in Japan. When any new car gets released, parts and tuning companies like Spoon Sports and Noblesse are quick to snatch up the car and develop parts for them. Spoon is going to have their work cut...
For the longest time hybrid automobiles have brought to mind one image in people’s minds—the Toyota Prius. This is mainly because Toyota and the Prius model have been the... February 28, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew
Not so long ago the idea of a hybrid powertrain in a sports car was anathema to enthusiasts. But after last year's Formula 1 season, the debut of cars like the Tesla Roadster... February 25, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 3
We know that Honda’s performance arm Mugen is working on several performance modifications for the new 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car but it appears that a more... February 19, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
With the 2011 CR-Z, Honda is aiming to inject some real handling and sportiness into the hybrid marketplace--an element it's definitely lacking. In this video the CR-Z's... January 19, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 2
Green racing leagues are nothing new--we've covered some of the stranger ones off and on since 2008. The Indy Racing League has been all-ethanol for several seasons. Audi's... January 14, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 2
With internals borrowed largely from the Honda Insight, the 2011 Honda CR-Z is one of the first takes on a sporty hybrid, and one Honda hopes will bring an element of fun and... January 11, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 3
Come next year, Honda will finally have a new sports car in its portfolio and in a sign of the times it will be both compact and a hybrid. The car is the 2011 Honda CR-Z... January 2, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 17
As the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show approaches, the first trickle of concept cars and show highlights are starting to be revealed, the latest being from Honda. Today, the automaker... October 20, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 9