Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Easy on the Eyes

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The new Accord has elegant analog instrumentation with a sophisticated and technical appearance that might remind you of a high-end chronograph (a fancy wristwatch to you and me). The centrally positioned speedometer is the largest feature in the instrument cluster. A high-contrast Multi-Information Display (MID) is positioned in the center of the speedometer and provides a range of information and trip computer functions that are controlled with switches conveniently placed on the steering wheel. Illuminated Eco Assist™ arcs on each side of the speedometer indicate when the vehicle is being operated efficiently. The speedometer is flanked by an analog tachometer, and coolant temperature and fuel level gauges.

Clean, clear and simple, Accord’s instrumentation gives you just what you need – just where you want it.

Courtesy of 2013HondaAccordLaunch.com

Monday, October 22, 2012

Honda Beat Confirmed for Production

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Honda President Takanobu Ito has confirmed that a new-generation Beat model will be heading to production, bringing back the automaker’s mini-sports car from 20 years ago.

Rumors and speculation of the Honda Beat revival began last year, and when the Japanese automaker displayed its EV-STER Concept, giving us a glimpse into its design. It’s the car that excites Honda President Ito the most and recently mentioned how his interest in the Beat came when development of the new NSX began.

“When the Beat was being built, I was on the development team to work on the NSX sports car and sports cars are something I really love,” Ito said. “I was kind of envious of the little cute sports car.”

Last year Honda confirmed that the EV-STER was heading to production, and now it appears that the production Beat model will be based on the EV-STER. The question is whether or not it’ll be a true sports car to take on the Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ, or if it’ll be an electric vehicle. Or perhaps, given its rumored Fit underpinnings, the new Beat will be available with a choice of electric or gasoline propulsion.

Courtesy of Auto Guide