Honda Civic - The Car That Made Swindon Proud Again : New civic FD MC 2009

Honda Civic - The Car That Made Swindon Proud Again
by Jon Barlow
I'm from Bristol a city with a proud heritage albeit with the notable exception of the slave trade. One of the things we Bristolians do possess is a bit of a mischievous sense of humour which often involves taking the mickey out of surrounding towns. Unfortunately Swindon has long been the recipient of a lot of remarks although in fairness they have often been made by people who are actually from the town, most notably Mark Lamarr. I guess its a bit like when you are running down a member of your family and if your partner joins in you rush to the family member's defence arguing that its ok for you to criticise them but no-one else. Having said that I have been to Swindon on a number of occasions and I have to agree with the sentiments expressed by Andy Partridge the former lead singer of Swindon band XTC. You'll have to look these up for yourself. Despite the amount of criticism Swindon has received, a fair amount of celebrities and stars including the late actress Diana Dors were born there. Who can forget the likes of Melinda Messenger who proved she had hidden talents whilst working at a local Direct Mail company before going on to more dubious fame. Swindon has a strong railway tradition and was chosen by Isambard Brunel as the location for his Great Western Railway (GWR) works. Part of the site still remains and is the home of the steam railway museum. Since the demise of the railways and the overall decline in British manufacturing industry Swindon became a centre of commerce with a lot of financial companies relocating from London to provincial towns and cities in order to reduce costs. As a result Swindon became a boom town in the eighties and nineties and even attempted to boost its importance by applying for City status. Unfortunately this proved to be unsuccessful but Swindon did succeed in drawing manufacturing back in the form of Honda. This was a real coup for the area and for Britain as a whole which didn't have the best reputation when it came to car manufacturing. We seem to be able to build some of the best cars in the world when it comes to hand crafting luxury or sports models for the rich and famous. When it comes to knocking out utilitarian vehicles for the masses you could guarantee production would last for about half an hour before some kind of industrial dispute would develop. Honda took a big risk then and entrusted the manufacture of its successful Civic model which had been selling well since 1973 believe it or not. Honda had a brief encounter with Triumph who were part of British Leyland and some pretty ropey cars briefly appeared badged as Triumph and then Rover. Since then two million cars have rolled off the production line at Swindon including about a million Civics. I must admit that personally I wasn't a big fan of the Civic especially since the time I arrived back to a car park to find a collection of intellectually challenged young men attempting to remove the spoiler from the roof of my Mitsubishi Colt. They were then proposing to attach it somehow to their Honda Civic although as the spoiler was bolted to the roof they just succeeded in causing about £500 worth of damage to my car. I have since recovered from this and must say that the latest version of the Civic and come to think of it the one before are very stylish cars. I do still find it intriguing that the appeal of the Civic seems to be divided between those in their twenties and people above retirement age. Honda is no doubt aware of this but even the retro triangular designs of the latest Civic seem to work for young and old. The Civic shows no sign of losing its appeal though and long may it continue. There is no doubt that the Honda plant in Swindon has contributed significantly to the prosperity of the town.

Hybrid Cars Come In Several Types : New Honda civic hybrid cars 2009

Hybrid Cars Come In Several Types
by Wendy Gorman
Are you sold on the idea of buying a hybrid car? If so, what type are you going for? the phrase 'hybrid car' covers several different versions of the 'hybrid' process model. People already have a number of variables in mind as they make their way to the dealer, make, model, style, color etc., and now they have to also consider what they exactly want from their hybrid car. The affect of yet more choice on customers may go either way. Often purchasers are already blown away with the range of colors and accessories offered to them. Now, they face this fact: They have to choose between several different types of hybrid cars. Of course a person is expected to choose the hybrid car that most meets his requirements. We therefore need to review the different types of hybrid cars available. First type: The full hybrid Theoretically this is the best of the bunch of hybrid types. This type of hybrid car can provide motive power to drive the car forward once the wheels have started turning. A full hybrid provides this power output without using any gasoline assisted power whatsoever through this phase. Thus the conventional gasoline driven part of the unit is used merely to get movement underway. Second type: The parallel hybrid car The parallel hybrid is fitted with both a conventional gasoline engine and an electric motor. A gasoline tank supplies the conventional engine and rechargeable batteries supply the electric motor. Both motors provide motive force to drive the vehicle forward. Third type: The series hybrid car The series hybrid has a gasoline driven engine that in turn drives a generator. The output from the generator is used in one of two ways. It either provides a power supply directly to the motor or as a charging facility for the batteries. These batteries then provide power to the electric motor that propels the transmission. Thus in the series hybrid car, the gasoline fuelled conventional engine is never directly used to provide motive power to propel the vehicle forward. The current marketplace for hybrid cars only offers parallel hybrid models. Some current concept cars should fall into the series hybrid category, but for some reason auto manufacturers appear reluctant to acknowledge the fact. It would take a braver person than me to claim Oil Company influence here, so I will not go there. Suffice to say, the public is left to guess the exact types of hybrid car being offered in the future. Yet another type?: The plug-in hybrid car Now here's a thing. Just as the average automotive consumer was understanding the difference between the electric car that you plugged in and the hybrid car that you did not, along comes the plug-in hybrid car! Your guess is as good as mine as to whether this is a serious development or just a throw away line by some smart marketing executive. In looking at the ranges currently available and what manufacturers are involved with which type of hybrid car, When thinking about what manufacturers make each type of hybrid car, fuelled hybrids would be represented by the Lexus, Toyota and Ford. Whilst Honda and Saturn hybrid cars however cannot be called full hybrids despite the advertising claims that you may come across. As always, auto manufacturers have provided these different types of hybrid cars to give people more options and more ideas. Within these variations should be something to satisfy everyone that is interested in driving a hybrid car. Everyone should of course choose their target purchase of a hybrid car to align with their personal taste, budget and driving needs. Clearly, some of the hybrid car models are more costly than others. Some people want all the latest accessories, others are happy to go with basic models. It is nice to have the choice though isn't it? Over the years, the industry has shown that people often change their view on what they want from a car. The introduction of the hybrid car has not changed that fact. Clearly then, as people do change their view on hybrid cars, the automotive industry has demonstrated its readiness to respond.

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HONDA CIVIC HYBRID CAR: New Honda civic hybrid cars 2008

HONDA CIVIC HYBRID CAR
by krish1_infotech

HONDA CIVIC HYBRID CAR
If you are planning for a new car, then think of the new Honda Civic Hybrid. It is the most affordable car and very user friendly. Hybrid is well know for its anti-status symbol and for its good milleage.Its noteworthy technologies make it exceptionally eco-friendly and also makes the Digital Drive winner for best affordable car.
The 20-hp electric booster motor is a power booster, the electic motor in Honda's Integrated Motor Assist(IMA) systems is to provide oomph under acceleration. Honda civic Hybrid does not have the ability to crawl away from a stop and around town solely under electric propulsion as its shuts the gasoline engine down at stoplights. To achieve the best fuel economy it is required to learn how the uncluttered gauges in the Honda Civic Hybrid makes the learning curve short.
Honda Civic Hybrid has a great design with lots of comfort. There is a touch of whimsy in the fabrics for the cockpit. You can also add the excellent Alpine navigation system, the audio system plays Mp3 and WMA and has a line-in jack and a PC card socket for your music. The dashboard display is wrapped around the driver using a two level scheme that curves the gauges around the steering wheel. The digital system is also a excellent system which describles you how much electricity you are sending to the battery and how much you are using. Fuel is also saved in the car when the gas engine shuts off when you come to a full stop. The latest car has also solved the airconditon problem solved by adding an electric-motor driven portion to the A/C compressor.
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID SPECIFICATIONS IN BRIEF:-
NAME - CIVIC
MODEL - HYBRID
TOP SPEED - 165
FUEL CONSUMPTION(HIGHWAY) - 18
FUEL CONSUMPTION(CITY) - 14
AT-PZEV CARB Emissions Rating
IDLE-STOP FEATURE
SEATING CAPACITY - 5
TYRE SIZE AND SUSPENSION - 195/65 R 15. McPHERSON COIL SPRING,DOUBLE WISHBONE.
STEERING - POWER
BRAKES - FRONT VENTILATED, REAR DISK.
GEARS - AUTOMATIC 5
160- WATTAM/FM/CD AUDIO SYSTEM WITH 6 SPEAKERS.
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION INDICATOR
110-hp, 8-Valve, SOHC, i-VTEC 4-Cylinder Engine CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)

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2008 Honda Civic
by Fei Lim
Coming in with some newer models is the 2008 Honda Civic. Body styles are the usual 2 door coupe and 4 door sedans. Being included in the sedan line is a gas/electric Hybrid model. In both sedans and coupes are the DX, LX, and EX models. New models in 2008 is the EX-L, Si trim and the Civic MUGEN Si sedan. Available only to New York and California markets is the Civic GX. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration front crash test rating gave five stars to both driver and passenger fronts. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave 4 star ratings (4 star being the highest) across the board in all areas it judges minus a 3 star for driver torso. The MUGEN Si has Twin-Ring Motegi track- tuned suspension with stiffer springs and firmer dampers. BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW High grip tires (215/40R18) surround the forged aluminum rims (18 x 7.5 inches). It comes with is a "Cat-Back" sport exhaust system. With the added aero-package you get front spoiler and sports grill, side spoilers, rear diffuser, and adjustable rear wing. Under the hood you'll find the 122 cubic inch, 197 hp, 2.0 liter, 16 valve inline 4 engine. It has an aluminum block and head with port fuel injection. Torque is 139 pounds per foot at 6200 rpm, maxing out at 8000. It'll go 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. Transmission is a 6 speed manual. Wheelbase is 106.3 inches. Brakes are ABS and vented disc/disc on the front wheel drive. There is only planned for a release of only 1,000 per year with a MSRP for this model of Civic starting in at $30,000
Standard features on the 4 door sedan or the 2 door coupe EX-L model include Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) with airbag cutoff sensor for the passenger controlled by weight in the seat, electronic brake force distribution and in-glass radio antenna. EX-L models come with heated front seats and leather upholstery. Seats 5 passengers and is available in 12 trims.
Engine specs come in at 110 cubic inch, 140 hp, 1.8 liter, 16 valve inline 4 cylinder. Torque comes in at 128 pounds per feet at 4,000 rpm. Only a 5 speed transmission here that's manual or automatic front wheel drive with navigation system and standard overdrive. Wheelbase for the EX-L is 106.3 inches. Also coming standard is the ABS. MSRP for this model $19,910.
The 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid is loaded with standard features including but not limited to XM satellite radio, OPDS, and tire pressure monitor just to name a few.
This gas/electric hybrid is at 110 hp combining both gas and electric requiring no plug-in charging. When you need a boost to your acceleration the electric motor will kick in automatically. It's got a 110 hp, 1.3liter, 8 valve inline 4 cylinder with a VAR speed automatic transmission. Torque for this model is only 123 pounds per foot at 2500 rpm when running on gas or electric. The 15 inch tires on the Hybrid are stopped by disc brakes in the front and drum in the rear. Comes with independent suspension all around on this front wheel drive. MSRP for this model starts in at $22,600.
With the last of the newer models is the GX. The 2007 model was named greenest car of the year. This car runs on compressed natural gas.
This models standard engine specs are 1.8 liter, 113 hp inline 4 cylinder with multi port fuel injection. It is accompanied with a 5 speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Torque comes in at 109 pounds per foot at 4300 rpm.
This front wheel drive has disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear. 15 inch wheels are all around the car with a wheel base of 106.3 MSRP starts off at $24,590. Hondas Civic DX is the basic version. This 16 valve, 1.8 liter, 4 cylinder engine has a multi port fuel injection system pushing torque to 128 pounds per foot at 4,300 rpms. You can get the 5 speed transmission in either 5 speed automatic or manual.
The DX is riding on 15 inch all season wheels with and independent suspension containing front struts and a rear double wishbone. For stopping the ABS brakes have electric brakeforce distribution among the two disk brakes that are ventilated and drum in the rear. This car is available in both coupe and sedan with a starting MSRP at $15,010.
The first upgrade to the DX is the LX. It upgrades feature including cruise control, air conditioning, and a more powerful audio system as well as other features not seen on the compact class.
The Lx caries the same engine as the DX. The ABS brakes are the same as well. MSRP start is at $16,960.
The EX goes above and beyond in with the features over that of either the DX or Lx. Some of these features are alloy wheels, moonroof, 60/40 split fold down rear seat. You can also get an available navigation system.
Once again like the LX the EX caries the same engine and brakes as the DX. MSRP starts off at $18, 710.

Your Honda Dealer Won't Give You an NSX, But a Civic Type R Will do Nicely : New honda civic hybrid 2009 review

Your Honda Dealer Won't Give You an NSX, But a Civic Type R Will do Nicely : New honda hybrid 2009
by Tony Hilton
It's funny what you remember about your childhood. Ask me what I had for my eighth birthday or where I went on holiday when I was eleven and I honestly cannot remember. Despite forgetting the large, important milestones in my life however, I can still remember the night I closed my eyes and thought I'd opened them two seconds later only to have slept for ten hours, or when I scored a dipping volley off the crossbar playing football up the park. Another useless memory is accompanying my dad around every conceivable car showroom on his quest to find the latest family car. I remember getting very excited about a Volvo with pop up headlights, a Chrysler Neon because it accelerated far quicker than it had any right to and a Honda NSX which the dealer informed me I could have if I worked hard at school. Well Mr Honda dealer I did and it appears you've forgotten my NSX because my driveway is looking sparse. The Honda dealer must've impressed my dad though, because once we'd clambered out of the NSX my dad bought the next best thing to a Ferrari rivalling super car - a Honda Civic. I must admit that despite this drastic step down the car ladder I was over the moon. The Civic in question had leather seats, electric everything, alloy wheels, air conditioning, CD player and Pearle sent paint that glowed green, purple, blue and everything in-between. As we left the Honda dealer I'm sure you can picture the scene, my dad sitting tall and proud behind the wheel with me looking up at the great man, swinging my legs as I teetered on the edge of the leather upholstery, straining to peer over the dashboard. And then it happened. The drive to see my grandparents yielded approximately fifteen Hondas, mostly Civics, that were all driven by post retirement folk. "Dad, why is everyone in a Honda grey?" came my cry to which my dad could only twiddle some electric buttons to cheer me up but it was too late. Honda was soiled, Honda was un cool and Honda was not a boyhood dream anymore. It takes a lot to win back my faith and trust but a few years ago I was watching television and saw every single part that makes up a Honda Accord clunk and clatter into one another in a domino/crazy inventor's laboratory way and was blown away. Another advert had a diesel engine being smashed to smithereens by cartoon rabbits and then there was Jacques Villeneuve, my favourite formula one driver. His car was a Honda and he was really cool, the adverts were cool and at the age of eighteen my love of the Honda brand was restored. The power of the brand is one thing, having the cars to match is quite another. Happily your local Honda dealer can oblige with the simply stunning Honda Civic Type R. Originally a Japanese edition, the Civic Type R (that'll be Type Racing) finally made it to our shores in 2001 and became one of the biggest selling and best performance hatchbacks not only in the noughties, but in the history of motoring. A bold statement yes, but a truthful one. A 2.0 litre VTEC engine gave 197bhp and 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, all for £16,000 and things have just gone space age with the latest offering. The only criticism with the older model was that if you looked past the 17 inch alloy wheels it essentially looked like the standard car. The new Civic Type R however cannot be missed. It's still all triangles like the base model, but features deep front and rear bumpers, huge 18 inch alloys, and a growling bonnet bulge. Racing seats hold you in place and there's plenty of 'Type R' badges dotted around in case you forget you're in a special car. A high roof spoiler does just that to your rear view but looks fantastic and the car also features twin triangular exhaust that gracefully emerge from the rear bumper. My favourite feature has to be the speedometer which changes colour the higher the revs go, and boy does it rev, all the way onto 8,000rpm. The exceptional VTEC engine remains the same 197bhp as before, which means that the only grey haired people you'll see driving one were turned that colour with the whiplash inducing acceleration.

Hybrid Cars Reduce Noise Pollution? : New Honda new hybrid cars 2008

Hybrid Cars Reduce Noise Pollution? : New Honda new hybrid cars 2008
by Steve Longoria
Hybrid cars are becoming quite popular in recent times mainly due to the savings that they bring in fuel costs and also the fact that hybrid cars reduce emit less pollution and are therefore are better for the environment than cars that run on petroleum based fuel. One other reason that hybrid cars are becoming popular is that they also reduce noise pollution.Have you ever gone on a trip to the country and listened to the birds chirping and water trickling down a creek close by? If you have then you have probably also sat there enjoying the sounds of nature and thinking how nice it would be if it were always that peaceful. Unfortunately these days the world is so busy and so noisy and so stressful. If you live in a city or suburbs you will hear constant traffic noises and the peaceful sounds of nature are usually nowhere to be found. Along with the financial benefits and the benefits to air pollution, the hybrid car also brings with it the benefit of reducing noise pollution. The hybrid car that runs on an electric motor, winds its way through traffic creating hardly any noise. How good would it be if all cars were that quiet and the busy hustle and bustle sounds of traffic became a thing of the past?The one concern with the hybrid car and its reduced noise is that it is so quiet that you can hardly hear it coming. This has become a concern for some people and in particular a concern for blind people who rely on noise to hear a car coming.With cars that are so quiet, blind people need to be even more cautious when crossing roads. Most traffic lights do have beeping equipment for the blind and many blind people do have guide dogs with them and if they do take that extra caution when crossing roads they should be fine.The question has been asked though, for safety reasons should the hybrid car perhaps have a sound of its own so that a blind person can distinguish the sound of the car coming? Should hybrid cars have a minimum noise standard that they should meet?The noise doesn’t have to be loud but just something distinctive enough to make them safer for pedestrians would be good.The quietness of the hybrid is very welcomed by many people however as the new peaceful sound of the motor world. So if you hate traffic noise perhaps you should look into a hybrid car and help reduce noise pollution.
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Honda Civic Forums and Honda Forums Offer Great Information : New Honda civic 2009 review

Honda Civic Forums and Honda Forums Offer Great Information
by Kathryn
Honda Civic is a small car that offers big space. A quick look around the internet will show you that there are thousands of people talking about the big "little car" on Honda forums, Honda Civic forums and other chat rooms at all hours of the day.The Honda Civic has always been an economically savvy vehicle. When it first came on the market with the slogan "it will get you where you are going" the low price and well-rounded construction of the Civic made it a winner. Many of the Honda forums or the Honda Civic forums have owners from the first introductions up to the latest models. It seems that when people get into a Honda Civic they just don't want to ever get out.Today the Honda Civic continues to be innovative and economically conscious and their timing couldn't be any better - as many of the comments on Honda Civic forums and other automotive sites will attest to this fact.As the consumers on the Honda forums and Honda Civic forums have become more aware of the ecology and as conservation is becoming more of a mainstream attitude, Honda Civic provides an answer to many of the rising needs. In recent years, the Honda Civic has raised the bar for going green with the Hybrid and the GX NGV.The Honda Civic Hybrid combines traditional automobile technology with electric technology to get an estimated 45 mpg. It also offers a lower emissions rating than most vehicles on the road today. Many of the Honda Civic forums have owners that boast of the Hybrid's performance and its comfort.The Honda Civic GX NGV takes green to the next level. It runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and offers nearly zero emissions. About the only complaint that I stumbled across on the Honda forums or the Honda Civic forums are that the gas tank capacity is too small.America has shown a continued love for the Honda Civic, in turn it has consistently been one of the top compact cars in the country. It is a top choice for buyers looking for the best new model and is praised on the many Honda forums and Honda Civic forums for its surprising comfort and power. With its high level of reliability it is also a great choice for used buyers as well.The Honda Civic will likely continue to help lead the industry with innovations. As it continues to reach for the highest standards, the Honda Civic will also keep its lead in the hearts of its loyal fans.

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