The Honda P-Nut, a Honda concept vehicle. P-Nut is short for Personal-Neo Urban Transport and you can find out all about this ultra compact concept vehicle.

You gotta hand it to the Japanese. They may have some weird and wacky ideas when it comes to cars, but at least they have the conviction to follow through and create something. Japanese car manufacturer Honda continues this trend with their new concept car, the P-NUT. The car’s name is an acronym for Personal-Neo Urban Transport. Clever, no?Honda designed the car, something they call an ultra compact, to show that small cars could still provide the comfort you get with a mid-size vehicle. The car has a small footprint, measuring 3.4 m long, 1.75 m wide and 1.4 meters tall (11.2 x 5.7 x 4.6 feet), making ideal, according to Honda’s marketing people, for those living in densely populated urban areas. Continue reading The Honda P-Nut Concept Vehicle

The Honda Odyssey Concept, on display at the Chicago Auto Show, introduces a sleek and distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation of the industry’s best-selling minivan, set to debut this fall, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

The Odyssey Concept dramatically departs from conventional minivan styling with its low and wide stance, highlighted by a “lightning-bolt” beltline that further distinguishes the vehicle’s profile. Compared to the current Odyssey, the Concept’s slightly lower roofline (-1.0 inch) and wider stance (+1.4 inch) contribute to a sleeker, stronger and more dynamic presence with improved aerodynamics that help increase fuel economy. Forthcoming improvements to the production Odyssey’s interior are designed to further enhance the current model’s accommodating space for people and cargo. Continue reading 2010 Chicago Autoshow: Odyssey Concept

The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, making its Canadian production debut at the Canadian International Auto Show, introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment.

“The CR-Z is a personal sport hybrid coupe for drivers with a spirit of adventure as well as an elevated sense of responsibility toward the environment,” said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president Honda Canada Inc. “CR-Z is the first gasoline-electric hybrid car designed to maximize style and fun, in addition to fuel efficiency.” Continue reading 2010 Toronto Autoshow: Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe