There is Segway, and then the Honda Riding Assist self-balancing motorcycle. Unlike previous self-balancing motorcycles that rely on gyroscopes, Riding Assist utilizes a custom-designed unit that is mounted directly over the front and rear wheels, which enables the bike to remain standing without anyone holding it.
Many have seen the scene in 2 Fast 2 Furious where cars appear to jump a drawbridge, but this Honda Accord just happened to in the wrong place at the not so ideal time. WPTV obtained footage that showed the vehicle stopping at the edge of the Ocean Avenue Bridge in Lantana and 30-seconds later, it begins to open with the driver still behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the wheels ended up getting stuck in the gap, making a getaway impossible. Read more for the CCTV footage and additional information.
Sure, there may have been other Tesla-powered Honda vehicles in the past, but this just might be the first S2000 making 500hp. Put simply, it started out as a standard 2007 Honda S2000 before its owner, Ryan, decided to convert it into an EV. The powertrain consists of a single large Tesla Model S P100D drive unit, paired with two Chevy Volt battery packs with a total of 38 kWh located underneath the hood. Read more for a video and additional information.
Limited to just 350-units worldwide, with 300 destined for the US, the 2022 Acura NSX Type S is already being hailed as the best supercar yet this year by some automotive reviewers. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine paired with 3 electric motors that generate a combined 600 hp and 492 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 9-speed dual clutch automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels, enabling it to hit 60 mph in less than 2.9-seconds. Read more for the review and additional information.
Honda wanted to bring joy to young, hospitalized patients with “Shogo,” an electric ride-on vehicle for children designed by the company’s. Their goal was to relieve the stress and anxiety of children and their families by transporting them throughout their hospital stay for “Project Courage”. Honda engineers collaborated with the staff at CHOC to determine exactly what features should be added.
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The legendary Honda S2000 is a roadster that was manufactured from 1999 to 2009, with the production version launching on April 15, 1999 to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. There are two generations: the initial launch model was given the chassis code AP1 and then a facelifted version, known as the AP2 in North America and Japan. Read more for a video showing what a third-generation Honda S2000 should look like.
The second-generation Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) builds upon its predecessor and adds a suite of sensors to operate autonomously, including GPS for location, radar + LiDAR for obstacle detection as well as stereoscopic (3D) cameras for remote monitoring. When necessary, the vehicle also can be operated from a remote location by a human. Black & Veatch, a global construction company, teamed up with the company to test Honda AWV technology at an active construction site. Read more for a video and additional information.
The 2023 Acura Integra has officially been unveiled, and it is going to be the gateway performance model that the company will use for their premium sport compact line. It’s also the first-ever factory-turbocharged Integra, a 1.5L VTEC engine to be more specific, mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a limited slip differential. On the exterior, it features a sloping roofline and liftback tailgate, reminiscent of its predecessors. Read more for a short video, additional pictures and information.
Honda Aircraft Company unveiled the HondaJet 2600 Concept at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, and it’s the world’s first light jet capable of nonstop transcontinental flights in the United States. The aircraft is 40% longer and wider compared to its predecessor, capable of carrying a maximum of 10 passengers, which is 4 more than the original model can transport. Read more for two videos, including an in-depth tour, additional pictures and information.
Honda makes cars, business jets, motorcycles, ATVs, and now, a navigation system for the visually impaired. Called Ashirase, this system consists of a smartphone app and a three-dimensional vibration device fitted with a motion sensor that is attached inside the shoe. After setting the desired route on a smartphone, the device vibrates to provide navigation. When you need to straight, the vibrator positioned on the front part of the foot vibrates, and when the user is approaching a right or left turn, it then vibrates in that direction to notify them. Read more for a video, additional pictures and a bonus.