Honda Fit

October 2009 subcompact sales

Subcompact Culture (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009

Another month, another big sales gain by Hyundai and Kia with the Accent and Rio, respectively. The biggest change from this time last year is the Accent—up more than double from 2008. Kia's Rio has sold nearly 75% more than this time last year. The only car showing a positive gain compared to '08 is the Accent, although the best-selling Vera is only down 6.6% compared to last year. Best selling...

Toyota's Prius continues to dominate Japanese auto market

People Daily (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Toyota's Prius, which uses both gasoline and electricity, continued to dominate Japan's automaking sector, according to statistics released by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) on Friday. For a fourth consecutive month, the Toyota Prius was the most popular car in the country, selling 26,918 units in October. Sales of the Prius in October were more than four times higher than in the same...

SCCA approves Honda Fit-based engine for Formula F

autoshowplanet.com (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

check is syno\nFiled under: Motorsports, Budget, Hatchback, Honda\n \nHonda FF engine demonstrator - click above for high-res image\n For 2010, Formula F is getting some fresh blood. The Sports Car Club of America’s board of directors has given the thumbs up to Honda’s proposal for a new engine in the class. Next year, competitors will be able [...]

• SCCA approves Honda Fit-based engine for Formula F - Autoblog

Best Mugen Product At SEMA From 1984 [Sema]

Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

Honda's not-quite-in-house tuner Mugen brought out a trio of tweaked Hondas and the best one is this wonderful 1984 CRX Mugen prototype. Oh, how far we've not come. The 1984 Mugen prototype was packed with go-fast gear including the company's own engine and exhaust tweaks, revised suspension, and a clutch-type LSD. Additionally, the still-handsome body was given a body kit that enhanced the little...

SEMA 2009: Mugen-fettled Accord, Fit aren't the big Honda story from SEMA

Autoblog (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

Filed under: Aftermarket , SEMA Show , Sedan , Performance , Hatchback , Honda Mugen Honda Fit and Accord - Click above for high-res image gallery In addition to announcing its plans to reinvigorate its participation in grassroots racing , Honda revealed two Mugen-accessorized models -- a 2010 Accord Sedan and Fit -- each outfitted with a range of parts available at dealers, but not a standalone model,...

2009 Annual Auto Reliability Survey: 10 best and worst models

Consumer Reports Cars Blog (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

Just because a model is reliable doesn’t mean it is recommended by Consumer Reports. Four out of the top 10 most reliable vehicles don’t perform well enough in our tests for us to recommend them. The opposite happens as well—some vehicles that score well in our testing are not recommended because they have below average reliability. Seven out of the 10 least reliable vehicles have...

Car Cover For Honda Fit SZC690

CoWholesale.com - Buy Wholesale Cheap Products from... (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

DescriptionWhether you park outdoors or in your garage, the car cover provides the protection your vehicle needs. With great density and soft material, it is the economical way to safeguard your paint from wicked weather and beating sun.Th car cover features mildew and mold resistant fibers that are UV treated to resist the damaging rays that cause fading. Fit for your vehicle, and features elastic,...

I have a Fit, but a lack of Focus.

Fabulous Adventures In Coding (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009

Here's a statement I read the other day about making comparisons between objects of reference type in C#: Object.ReferenceEquals(x,y) returns true if and only if x and y refer to the same object. True or false? My wife Leah recently acquired a Honda Fit, thanks to the imminant failure of the automatic transmission solenoids in her aged Honda Civic. The back seats in the Fit fold down flat. You can...

Consumer Reports 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey – Who’s up and who’s down

Consumer Reports Cars Blog (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

Ford has secured its position as the only Detroit automaker with world-class reliability, according to Consumer Reports’ 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey. About 90 percent (46 of 51) of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln products were found to have average or better reliability. The results now available online in the car types pages, new car selector, and on the model overview pages—all available...

Subcompact race cars from around the world

Subcompact Culture (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

From road racers to rally cars—subcompact cars can make really good platforms for a race vehicle. The small shape, light weight, and nimble handling all lend themselves to racing. Here are a few examples of subcompact race cars from around the word. MINI Challenge car Aveo rally car in Ecuador Suzuki Swift Cup car from New Zealand Chinese Touring Car Championship (CTCC) Nissan Tiida J's Racing...

Pumpkin Pie Bread

Karina's Kitchen (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009

A new moist and tender tea bread that tastes like pumpkin pie. This is a big week. Huge. Never mind The Canyon premiere. Forget the post screening parties at Cafe Was and the Palihouse (where the valet parked the only Honda Fit of the night- I'm guessing). Forget hanging out in Hollywood with Yvonne Strahovski. Mark Williams. We're talking major excitement. Glamor. Dreams come true. That's [This is...

First Drive: 2010 Volkswagen Polo

The Car Connection (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009

Is it 1973 all over again? Volkswagen is amping up for a fuel-economy battle with Honda and Ford, right here in America, with a new hatchback. Only this time, some of the names have changed, and so have the rules. Come 2011 or so, it's the VW Polo readying for a fight with the Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. The fuel economy sea-changes and ..

Spy shots: VW Polo sedan spotted, possibly coming to U.S.

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009

Filed under: Volkswagen At some point in the next couple of years it is probable that Volkswagen will introduce a new entry-level model below the Golf in the U.S. market. VW introduced an all-new version of its B-segment Polo earlier this year in Europe and VW of America officials are anxious to add the car to compete with the likes of the Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. VW has two problems with the Polo...

Tokyo Motor Show: Honda bring the Freed MPV to America

Car News (Free subscription) | 25/10/2009

Freed's third row seats fold up against the sides of its body, leaving a completely flat load floor. At least two U.S. Honda PR people checking out the model loved the idea of offering it Stateside, although they'd be inclined to see two changes. Because of the micro-van's short length, they would drop the third row and move the second row back for more legroom. Additionally, the 1.5-liter four-cylinder...

• Tokyo 2009: Should Honda bring the Freed MPV to America? - Autoblog

The Honda Fit, not so Fit

Ribbie's Weblog (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009

The Honda Fit, fit for a kid, but not an adult. In fact, for all its lean features, it is not the model of fitness like the fuel-efficient first generation Civics.