Japanese Carmakers Lose More than 500,000 Vehicles to Earthquake, Toyota hit the Worst

It’s been over a month since the first of a series of earthquakes along with a catastrophic tsunami hit Japan’s shores resulting in devastating destruction and flooding, but the country is still feeling the effects in more ways than one.

According to a news report, Japan’s big seven automakers have lost more than half a million units of output since the March 11 quake. To make matters worse, even though many factories opened recently, they have not yet reached their full production capacity due to a lack of parts.

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Toyota May See Production Diminished by 500,000 Cars because of the Earthquake

The shortage of parts and electricity problems in Japan in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake may delay the production of at least 500,000 Toyota vehicles, according to market research company Advanced Research Japan.

The world's largest carmaker may subsequently see its operating profit drop by at least 100 billion yen ($1.2 billion) in the 2010 fiscal year (ending March 31 2011) and up to 200 billion yen in the 2011 fiscal year. Auto analyst Koji Endo says any impact on production destined for export will affect earnings even more. “Hardly any cars will be built in April and a very low level of production will continue from May,” Endo was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.

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Toyota May See Production Diminished by 500,000 Cars because of the Earthquake

The shortage of parts and electricity problems in Japan in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake may delay the production of at least 500,000 Toyota vehicles, according to market research company Advanced Research Japan.

The world's largest carmaker may subsequently see its operating profit drop by at least 100 billion yen ($1.2 billion) in the 2010 fiscal year (ending March 31 2011) and up to 200 billion yen in the 2011 fiscal year. Auto analyst Koji Endo says any impact on production destined for export will affect earnings even more. “Hardly any cars will be built in April and a very low level of production will continue from May,” Endo was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.

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Spyshots: the next Honda Civic 2012 matte black surprise in London

Honda recently introduced the new version of its Civic America, but the European model will be different as is the case for many generations. A future European model which has caught out in central London.

The next Honda Civic then walks the streets of London. Difficult to miss, it really does not pass unnoticed under his huge camouflage layer composed of a sort of black plastic shell. The next Civic obviously retains the same overall proportions that the current model at the very end of their careers, a form midway between conventional compact sedan and hatchback sports car chubby way or Toyota Prius.

This new Civic should be marketed to the very end of the year or early next year. Diesel and gasoline are available, and a hybrid variant.

2011 honda accord crosstour

 Debuting in 2010 was the Honda Crosstour and this vehicle is now a competitor in the growing Crossover Utility Segment. The Honda Crosstour is an Accord based wagon offering targeting empty nesters and retirees that are seeking sport, practicality, utility, and style. Since all the latter is identified in the Honda Accord, by extension, such features are also identified in the Honda Crosstour wagon.The Honda Accord sports a 2.5-inch shorter body than the Honda Crosstour. The Honda Accord has a .3-inch larger ride height and .1-inch larger wheelbase. The Honda Crosstour has .4 ft.³ more passenger room than the Accord as well is far more cargo space than the latter vehicle. Both vehicles have the same V-6 engine and five-speed transmission. The Honda Crosstour is sold with all-wheel drive or front-wheel-drive configurations.Consumers will find the styling of the Crosstour complex and somewhat compromised. The vehicle hosts an invasive strut towers located in the rear that diminishes the cargo capacity. It also has a sweeping roof contour that compromise is headroom. Nevertheless, the Honda Crosstour has light, tight driving dynamics

2011 Honda Odyssey Receives Second Recall in a Month

Less than two weeks after Honda issued a recall on 33,341 Odysseys from the 2011MY over a potential problem with the windshield wiper linkage rods, the Japanese automaker has announced a second recall for its latest generation minivan. This time Honda said it will voluntarily recall approximately 2,800 Odysseys from the 2011MY because of a problem with the side windows.

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2011 Honda Odyssey Receives Second Recall in a Month

Less than two weeks after Honda issued a recall on 33,341 Odysseys from the 2011MY over a potential problem with the windshield wiper linkage rods, the Japanese automaker has announced a second recall for its latest generation minivan. This time Honda said it will voluntarily recall approximately 2,800 Odysseys from the 2011MY because of a problem with the side windows.

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Mazda, Honda Suspend U.S. Orders for Japan-Made Models

Mazda has suspended all US orders for cars built in Japan as the carmaker is preparing to shut down its plants once again after a short reopening period. According to the automaker’s American spokesman Jay Amestoy, the decision will affect shipments of cars that were due to arrive in the U.S. in May. The Mazda official added that it was uncertain when normal activity will resume.

Mazda USA imports almost all its range from the Japan, except the U.S.-built Mazda6 and Tribute. The models produced in Japan are the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5, MX-5 / Miata, RX-8, CX7 and CX9. Mazda halted production at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants from March 14 through March 21, but three days ago, it resumed temporary production using parts it had in its inventory.

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Mazda, Honda Suspend U.S. Orders for Japan-Made Models

Mazda has suspended all US orders for cars built in Japan as the carmaker is preparing to shut down its plants once again after a short reopening period. According to the automaker’s American spokesman Jay Amestoy, the decision will affect shipments of cars that were due to arrive in the U.S. in May. The Mazda official added that it was uncertain when normal activity will resume.

Mazda USA imports almost all its range from the Japan, except the U.S.-built Mazda6 and Tribute. The models produced in Japan are the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5, MX-5 / Miata, RX-8, CX7 and CX9. Mazda halted production at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants from March 14 through March 21, but three days ago, it resumed temporary production using parts it had in its inventory.

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New 2011 Honda Civic Review with cars pictures

2011 Honda Civic Review with cars wallpapers with specification
MSRP $15,605
MSRP: $15,605
Engine: 1.8L I4
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel Type: Gas
Curb Weight: 2,588 lbs.
Review

Debuting now, the 2011 Honda Civic is the eighth generation of the blockbuster best-selling line. Not many changes were expected for 2011, although Honda may offer a special performance edition and a few new exterior colors. Buyers can expect the same powertrain and trim options for 2011. Read on for our auto review of the 2011 Honda Civic.

Pricing
MSRP: Base models start at $16,000; fully equipped Civic Hybrid tops out at $28,000.

Fuel economy
The 2011 Civic with a manual transmission should have city/highway fuel economy car ratings of 26/34 mpg and 25/36 with an automatic transmission

Engine
1.8-liter four cylinder with 140 horsepower; SI Civic has 2.0-liter four cylinder with 197 horsepower

Drivetrain
Five-speed manual or five-speed automatic available on all but the SI; SI comes with six-speed manual

Acceleration
0-60 mph in about 9.6 seconds with automatic transmission; SI 0-60 time is 7.1 seconds

2011 Honda Jazz

2011 Honda Jazz

After seeing the development of 2011 for honda car , Honda car maker company has unveiled new Honda Jazz for 2011, after Over 500,000 customers have felt the benefits of the innovative sector crossing Honda Jazz and the latest changes to the range will only enhance the experience.Honda memiliki Fokus on maintaining the key customer benefits of flexibility, practicality and reliability and enhancing fuel economy, emissions, ride comfort and style.
For the biggest change is the return of the CVT transmission to the 2011 Honda Jazz range with the first European use of a different form of variable transmission. And now the CVT in the Honda Jazz has been enhanced by fitting a torque converter to the gearbox, giving increased efficiency and improved control at low speeds. The CVT-based transmission proved very popular in the previous generation of the Honda Jazz and its return was prompted by requests from loyal customers who enjoyed its smooth shifting characteristics and ease of driving. The use of a slope sensor allows the box to decide when the car should gently creep forward and when it should not, helping the driver retain maximum control.

To compliment the launch of the Jazz Hybrid model, the conventionally powered 2011 Honda Jazz

has also had some small reductions in CO2 values and improved fuel economy. The new CVT gearbox has matched the economy and emissions of the previous i-Shift 1.4-litre model, with a CO2 value below that of the manual model at just 125 g/km. The 1.2-litre engined car, now emits just 123 g/km of CO2 and uses 5.3 l/100km of petrol. The larger 1.4 engine range has emissions starting at 126 g/km with 5.5 l/100km fuel economy on a combined cycle.
For the exterior design , The grille and front lights have also been tweaked to give a fresh face to the 1.2 and 1.4 litre versions of the car. The rear lights have also been changed, incorporating a larger area of red in the lenses and further distinguishing the pure petrol cars from the Honda Jazz Hybrid. Two new colours join the Jazz range for 2011 with a lustrous Deep Sapphire Blue and Ionized Bronze which is a metallic brown colour to compliment the revised lines.
For 2011 Honda Jazz Interior, Inside th? m??t noticeable change ?? th? adoption ?f a darker dashboard material ?n a single colour, wh??h ?? combined w?th a n?w seat fabric t? enhance th? ambience ?f th? cabin. 2011 Honda Jazz Interior – Dash lighting ?? now unified ?n a single orange colour, wh??h provides a strong contrast w?th th? darker dashboard. Chrome rings now define th? air vents, instruments ?nd climate control d???l?? (wh?r? fitted). F?r th? first time ?n th? European Honda Jazz, leather seats ?r? available ?? a factory fitted option. 2011 Honda Jazz Interior.

Mugen Honda CR-Z = Type R - Comes sports version of the CR-Z Type R with dynamics

All expect the new Honda CR-Z to be the next tool for the Japanese adrenaline. The result however was slightly different. The car is very comfortable to drive, fun, but not sports, at least not as much as we want.

Mugen Dorabotchitsite of apparently the same opinion because they already prepare their version of the hybrid Honda CR-Z, as promised dynamics inherent in the Type R versions.

The good news, however, limited to this. E car prototype that will be manufactured in a single number, as for now not predvizhva product version, provides official information.

Chance of production version optimized Mugen Honda CR-Z, however, has. There are, for the simple reason that the Mugen promise more power and lower fuel consumption, in other words - car, better in every respect than its serial version.

Mugen subjected Developing as 1.5-liter gasoline engine and IMA system of Honda. Equip the car with new suspension, new braking system, light elements such as carbon fiber hood and special wheels Mugen, and special aerodynamic components.

From Mugen stress that the car is under development and not yet known the exact figures of maximum power and torque. It is clear that they will be seriously increased, however, as fuel consumption and emissions will be lower.
The vehicle was developed for Honda (UK) and MUGEN Euro. We'll see this year's "Goodwood Festival of Speed", in July.