Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
CAR MAINTENANCE TIP OF THE WEEK: The first thing you should do when preparing to clean your interior is collect everything loose in your car into a garbage bag.
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This will keep you from having to constantly move things around while you're cleaning. Once you are done with the rest of the cleaning process, you can sift through the stuff in the bag for things you want to keep in your car and throw the rest away.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
CAR TIP OF THE WEEK: Fix small windshield chips
Got a rock chip, crack, or ding in your windshield? Bring your car to your dealership’s collision center. For far less cost than replacing the windshield, they can fix chips and cracks, even quite long ones. The repairs not only keep the chips and cracks from spreading and restore structural integrity, they also improve clarity.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
2012 Honda CRF250L First Look
This May Honda will begin sales of the new CRF250L it teased at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The CRF250L marks Honda’s first new small-bore dual sport since its 2009 CRF230L model. Americans will have to hop a jet to Japan to get their hands on this new 250 though, since Big Red doesn’t indicate when it plans to bring the bike to America. Europe will get the new CRF later this summer.
A liquid-cooled 250cc 4-stroke DOHC (double overhead cam) Single powers the CRF250L. The new bike sources engine architecture identical to the CBR250R entry-level sportbike, including its 76mm bore and 55mm stroke. The 250L press material touts engine features introduced on the CBR250, including low-friction technology and an off-set cylinder. Specs also indicate the 250L puts out close to 23 horsepower with a maximum torque of 16.23 pounds of force per foot.
The new bike features Honda’s standard Programmed Fuel Injection System (PGM-FI) which nets a claimed 100 mpg (albeit measured at a constant 38 mph on a level road). Given its two gallon tank, that’s an impressive 200-mile potential range.
The CRF250L rolls on a steel twin-tube frame and aluminum swingarm. The rolling chassis incorporates an inverted fork and Honda’s Pro-Link rear suspension. Honda promises the new ride’s chassis will be lightweight and rigid enough to ensure the stability. The company claims a curb weight of just over 315 pounds, about 50 pounds more than the 230L but still lighter than the CBR250.

The liquid-cooled 250cc engine retains features of Honda's CBR250 model.
Sourcing a street-bike engine, the new Honda gets fashion sense from its CRF kin. The enduro/motocross styling traits are evident in the tank shrouds, side covers and the rear fender. With seat clearance at 34.4 inches, the CRF250L perch rests almost four inches higher than both the CBR250 and CRF230L.
Honda states the CRF250L is targeted toward beginners and experienced riders alike. Honda pitches its new mount under the slogan “New On and Off Gear, your right buddy on the road to make ‘On’ (daily life) more convenient and ‘Off’(weekends) more enjoyable.” A bit of a mouthful, maybe, but a laudable entry-level mount for an industry desperate for new, younger riders.
No pricing is listed, but the CRF250L will be manufactured in its Thai facilities. The same location produces the $3999 CBR250R.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Honda Sedan Concept teased ahead of 2012 Beijing Auto Show
Honda has announced it will unveil two new concept cars at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show taking place later this month.
The automaker states that the concepts are a preview for models focused on Chinese customers and that their Beijing appearance will be their official world premiere. Along with the announcement, Honda released these two teaser sketches which show the outline of a sedan and a hatchback. Comparing the sketches with previously revealed concept and production models from Honda, it’s likely that the sedan concept is a preview of the Chinese market 2013 Honda Accord, which Honda has already previewed with a coupe concept in U.S. specification at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The hatchback concept, meanwhile, appears to share many lines with the European market Honda Civic and is likely to be a preview of the Chinese version. No other details have been released so we’ll have to wait until the 2012 Beijing Auto Show’s April 23 opening day. Sharing Honda’s stand at the show will be the CR-Z, Insight and Fit Hybrid, while the upmarket Acura division will be showing off the NSX supercar concept and new ILX and RDX models. Honda has also confirmed that the new Acura NSX will be sold in China once the car is launched in around three years, while the upcoming RLX flagship sedan will launch next year.Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Thanks for the feedback, Lorna! Keep up the hard work, team.
"Completely satisfied on our last visit. CRV runs smoothly after the service done.
Thank you very much to everyone for their kind assistance especially Eric and Barry." --Lorna J.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Honda sponsors 2012 Dad 2.0 Summit
Watch this to learn about how much Honda cares about its craft. What do you think, fans?

