Honda Prelude set to return
Honda is set to revive a beloved icon with the introduction of the all-new hybrid-electric Honda Prelude, (scheduled to reach the U.S. market in late 2025). This marks the return of one of Honda’s most celebrated nameplates, combining the company’s commitment to electrification with the legendary “joy of driving” ethos that defined previous Prelude models. […]
Nissan and Honda sign MOU
Expanding on the article we broke earlier this month, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”) have taken a significant step by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a potential business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company. This move is positioned as a strategy to enhance […]
A polished rock – 3rd Generation Honda HR-V NZ launch
Since it was first launched in 1998 (1999 in NZ) the Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle or HR-V has been a stalwart of Honda’s range. Known for its fuel efficiency, spacious interior, and ‘fun-to-drive’ handling it’s been a desirable compact SUV for decades. Anyway, having been MIA in NZ for 2.5-years, the HR-V is back, and with […]
Honda celebrates 75 years with a very special offer
For three quarters of a century, premium Japanese car brand Honda has been at the forefront of mobility. From two to four wheels, and even taking to the skies, their spirit of innovation, keenness to improve and desire to race has been at their core – to celebrate this epic milestone, Honda NZ are now […]
Sport and Sportier – all-new Honda CR-V second look
With the NZ launch of the all-new, sixth generation Honda CR-V still fresh in my mind, Honda NZ thought it best I spent some more time behind the wheel of not one but two of the model variants. The oh so versatile 7-seater ‘Sport’ and the sportier (yet frugal) RS e:HEV hybrid, who am I […]
Dream BIG – 6th Generation Honda CR-V first drive
With five generations of history to draw upon, Honda’s second most popular vehicle (after the Jazz) is back and literally bigger than ever. But wait there’s more, it sits on a totally new platform, has a new powertrain, new exhaust, fresh design (inside and out) and greater tech. We headed to Nelson at the top […]
Field of Dreams – Honda ZR-V e:HEV review
Fieldays is a popular agricultural annual event held in Hamilton. Not only is it filled with everything a farmer could want or dream of, but it’s also become a bit of a car show for NZ distributors to display their wares – farmers drive cars too. Admittedly, Honda’s sleek new ZR-V SUV and Fieldays don’t […]
A Spirited Compact Hatchback – 2023 Honda Jazz RS review
Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda is famous for saying ‘if Honda doesn’t race then there is no Honda’ and that emphatic statement is the core ingredient (albeit not exactly F1) of the new Jazz RS e:HEV. The brand’s popular hatchback has been given some RS treatment and I got to spend some time with […]
Sweet Dream-Z – Honda ZR-V first drive
We all have dreams, from playing football for England to owning a beachside bar in Key West (maybe that’s just mine), but to most of us, that’s where they remain – just dreams. Not so for Honda motors founder Soichiro Honda. Not only was Siochiro a man with BIG dreams but his visions ultimately became […]
Hon’dna’ day & Jazz RS launch
Over recent years (thanks probably in a big part to certain areas of the motoring media), Honda has become somewhat synonymous with the more aged sector of the automotive driving public. The spotlight being shone on the middle of the road performance and rather vanilla styling models of the brand’s line up. However at the […]