Honda has accepted the wraps off its freshly CR-Z Concept at the forty-first Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese automaker confirmed that the 2011 Honda CR-Z will be presented to the North... Read more »

Honda has accepted the wraps off its freshly CR-Z Concept at the forty-first Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese automaker confirmed that the 2011 Honda CR-Z will be presented to the North American market in the 2nd half of 2010 as a sporty, 2-seat hybrid model.

“The Honda CR-Z will expand our lineup of hybrid vehicles and reinforce the fun-to-drive values associated with the Honda brand,” said Erik Berkman, vice president of Automobile Corporate Planning and Logistics for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Beyond great styling and features, CR-Z will bring new levels of engagement and fun to customers interested a small car or a hybrid vehicle.”

Power will follow from a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine mated to Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist hybrid technology. Honda confirmed that the production version of the 2011 Honda CR-Z will make its world debut at the January 2010 Detroit Auto Show.

As the hybrid war between Honda and Toyota commences, Honda has accepted it up a notch by offering a sporty hybrid concept, the 2011 Honda CRZ. Based on current CRZ design, the new 2011 version will have better body styling for minimizing drag likewise as a higher-horsepower engine than the Insight.

The CRZ design was first unveiled as a concept model in 2007, based on the popular (but discontinued) CRX 2-door coupe. Originally, the CRZ was to be a gasoline-powered car, but Honda has since dropped that in favor of hybrid power.

The body design is distinctly wedge-shaped, sort of the modern equivalent of the popular 1980s high-end sports cars.

Over the years, the Toyota Camry has secured itself a place in the niche segment of premium cars in the Indian market. It has always been an exclusive statement of style, luxury and performance for Toyota in India. However, the car did not see any upgrades since the launch of its latest generation version. In a continuously changing market, it is quite necessary to introduce the latest features and cosmetic changes to keep attracting the customers. Toyota did just the right thing by introducing the facelifted version of the Camry last month. The car features some new cosmetic bits here and there along with a few highly useful features in the cabin.

Looking at the Cayman S as a facelift, there are small bits on the exterior front that distinguish the car from its predecessor. The first things you will notice are the revised headlights and a new set of LED day time running lights placed in the faintly redesigned front bumper. At the rear, you come across the aggressive new LED tail lamps and a refreshed rear bumper. Apart from these bits, like a typical Porsche, the Cayman S retains its basic form and gives more importance to better engineering going into the car – something that definitely matters more to the enthusiast than anything else. Get inside the new Cayman S and everything is almost the same unless you opt for the new multimedia touch console and the sports package which includes the chronograph.

The Range Rover Sports looks quintessential Land Rover. Yes, it does carry over the big, square and buffed design angles with flabby sides. But it also comes with an imposing feel that will have traffic getting out of its way and people stopping dead in their paths. In short, it looks very English! The SUV also gets neat touches that take it beyond the simply squarish look. For instance, the three classy horizontal drilled grilles or the side vents and race derived Brembo brake callipers visible clearly behind those elegant 20-inch alloy wheels. The Sport tag distinguishes itself from the regular Range Rover model with the use of snazzier design elements. In fact, it is based on the Discover 3 platform with 14cm chopped off the wheelbase. It also sits lower and this adds a sporty touch giving it a dynamic appeal even at standstill.