Deadly Takata airbag recall nears 1.2 million in Australia

Deadly Takata airbag recall nears 1.2 million in Australia

17 May 2016 by Joshua Dowling

Only a fraction of the 1.2 million cars on Australia roads with airbags that can spray shrapnel have been fixed, new figures show. Read more
Honda recalls more deadly Takata airbags

Honda recalls more deadly Takata airbags

25 Feb 2016 by Joshua Dowling

It’s the biggest recall in Honda Australia history and the consequences of not getting the airbags replaced can be deadly.The number of Honda cars recalled in Australia to replace potentially deadly ...Read more
Honda Civic Type R due in 2017

Honda Civic Type R due in 2017

10 Feb 2015 by Joshua Dowling

Honda hot hatch fans could be left waiting two years for the new Civic Type R.Fans of the Honda Civic Type R hot hatch will be left waiting up to two years for the return of their favourite pocket ...Read more
Honda Civic sedan | new car sales price

Honda Civic sedan | new car sales price

14 Oct 2013 by Karla Pincott

Honda has sharpened the appeal of the Civic sedan by cutting prices across all variants and loading on more standard features.The entry-level civic VTi drops by $1000 for a starting price of $19,490 ...Read more
Honda Civic Type R details trickle out | video

Honda Civic Type R details trickle out | video

12 Sep 2013 by Karla Pincott

We loved the Honda Civic Type-R, one of the best hot hatches we've seen in Australia. Sadly, it exited here a couple of years ago. Happily, there's a new one on the horizon. Frustratingly, it hasn' ...Read more
Honda Civic Type R | spy shots

Honda Civic Type R | spy shots

19 Aug 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Spy photographers over in Europe have captured the upcoming Civic Type R, a high-revving hot hatch with race-inspired looks, taut suspension and impeccable handling. With the release of a brand ...Read more
Honda Civic spy shots

Honda Civic spy shots

12 May 2011 by Paul Gover

The next Civic went public at the New York show, but those are the American cars and Europe development is still focussing on the five- door hatch that will be the top seller. It has a funkier look ...Read more
Honda Civic set for model boom

Honda Civic set for model boom

21 Apr 2011 by Paul Gover

Honda's American newcomers are the Civic sedan being previewed at the show and the production version of the Civic coupe seen at the Detroit Motor Show in January, but eco-friendly engine choices ...Read more
Green cars should be duty-free

Green cars should be duty-free

5 Jun 2009 by Neil McDonald

"That would be a great first step," according to Honda Australia senior director, Lindsay Smalley."In some states, like the ACT, they also have favourable tax rates on things like stamp duty."Smalley ...Read more
Toxic batteries hinder electric cars

Toxic batteries hinder electric cars

13 May 2009 by Neil McDonald

The cost of ownership of new-generation alternative fuel cars has also been highlighted at a high-level meeting last week between 10 carmakers and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.The ...Read more
Hybrids get priority parking

Hybrids get priority parking

7 May 2009 by Karla Pincott

The Japanese carmaker – which offers a hybrid in its Civic line-up, soon to be followed here by the return of the hybrid Insight — will over the next few months introduce Hybrid Priority Parking ...Read more
Honda Insight delayed for here

Honda Insight delayed for here

1 May 2009 by Neil Dowling

Honda has pumped up the Insight as an affordable and frugal family car — and it looks like the major markets agree.It hasn't yet been on sale for a month in the UK and it has already outsold the ...Read more
First look Honda Civic Si hatch

First look Honda Civic Si hatch

3 Apr 2009 by Neil McDonald

The hatch been on sale in the UK since 1996 but until now exchange rates have prevented the stylish front-driver from lining up in local Honda showrooms.To be called the Si hatch, the five-door ...Read more
Track Marks

Track Marks

18 Mar 2009 by Bryce Levido

Venues like Amaroo Park and -- soon -- Oran Park are becoming distant fond memories in drivers minds.  So the launch of the Marulan Driver Training Centre (MDTC) is timely.Based 20 minutes from ...Read more
Hybrid price war fizzles

Hybrid price war fizzles

18 Mar 2009 by Paul Gover

Honda and Toyota had been set for a petrol-electric punch-up in the second half of the year but runaway prices and Japanese demand has meant a delay on the dream match-up in Australia.Toyota will ...Read more
Honda?s Civic pride

Honda?s Civic pride

29 Aug 2008 by Neil McDonald

In a time of seismic change in the car industry, Honda has decided its refreshed Civic will soldier on with a light makeover. But Honda Australia is keen to push the refreshed Civic's hybrid ...Read more
Honda hatching new hybrid

Honda hatching new hybrid

22 May 2008 by Paul Gover

Honda is working on an affordable city runabout to undercut the benchmark Toyota Prius on size and price, aiming to have it on the road by early next year.It is already set for sales in Japan, the ...Read more
Honda plans to hatch a Civic

Honda plans to hatch a Civic

12 May 2008 by Kevin Hepworth

In the strongest indication yet that the missing link in the Civic garage will be redressed, Honda Australia senior director Lindsay Smalley conceded during a visit to the company's Swindon ...Read more
Civic Type R lands in June

Civic Type R lands in June

6 Mar 2007 by Gavin McGrath

The explosive Civic Type R, which is a hit in Europe and has a completely different look to the familiar Civic sedan, will land here in about June. But that does not mean the rest of the Civic hatch ...Read more
New Honda Civic Type R euro built

New Honda Civic Type R euro built

23 Sep 2006 by CarsGuide team

"Of course we would love to be able to get it, but it is early days," says Honda Australia spokesman Gareth Rees. "We have to make a business case for the car and that will most likely happen over ...Read more
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