Two-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was lucky enough to get behind the wheel of the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer, nicknamed ‘The Beast’, ahead of the Miami GP last week. Why is it called ‘The Beast’? It’s powered by an IndyCar twin-turbocharged 2.2L V6 engine generating 800 hp, paired with an XTRAC 6-speed manual gearbox.
Engineers a Honda’s North American Auto Development Center (ADC) are set to take an Acura NSX Type S on an eight-day, 3200-mile road trip road rally, but with the rear half of an NSX test mule turned trailer. The latter will haul spare tires, tools and fluids to each track event the Type S participates in between May 6-13.
There’s the CR-X Del Sol Long Tail, and then Evasive Motorsports’ Honda S2000R restomod. Not just for looks, the tuning shop has swapped out the original F20 four-cylinder engine with a turbocharged K20 sourced from the previous-generation Civic Type R, making 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, mated to the original S2000 6-speed manual transmission.
Honda debuted its third-generation Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) this week and it has several new capabilities including increased pallet / payload capacity as well as enhanced obstacle detection. This fully programmable all-electric AWV leverages Honda’s emerging advanced autonomous technology to create a rugged off-road work vehicle that is designed for construction-related activities and enhancing workforce productivity.
Finally, the 800hp Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer has been revealed, and it’s just as crazy as teased. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 2.2L electrified Honda V6 INDYCAR power unit and transmission under 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid chassis, all running on Shell’s 100% renewable race fuel, complete with Skeleton Supercapacitors as well as Empel MGU hybrid motor technology.
This 1996 Honda Acty Crawler 6×6 was modified for fire service use in Japan and imported to the US last year. It’s touted as the world’s rarest mini truck, powered by a 656cc inline-three engine generating 44hp and 42.6 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to all wheels.
This Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer prototype won’t be hitting showrooms anytime soon, as it was designed to be a full-on track machine. Engineers at Honda Performance Development (HPD) and Auto Development Center (ADC), along with designers from North America Auto Design Division of American Honda have come together to create an SUV that will definitely make you look twice.
Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) unveiled the AFEELA electric vehicle prototype at CES 2023 today, and this joint venture hopes to open pre-orders for the production model in the first half of 2025. The prototype comes equipped with 45 cameras and sensors both inside as well as outside the vehicle, complete with 800 TOPS of maximum computing power for the ECU.
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The fifth-generation Honda Civic hatchback isn’t something you would typically associate with the Porsche 911 (type 993), and that’s exactly why one tuning shop from Thailand wanted to combine the two vehicles into one. In addition to replacing the headlights, this conversion required removing the Civic’s original front fascia and replacing it with a bespoke wide body kit with all new fenders.
What could be better than a 2023 Honda Civic Type R? Being able to own F1 champion Max Verstappen’s 2018 Honda Civic Type R of course. This was his personal vehicle used during the off season in Monaco and it comes complete with Verstappen’s signature on the dashboard as well as the rear.