Honda: Latest News
Honda 'frustrated' after F1 exit - BrawnApril 8, 2009 2:00:12 AM
Honda is "frustrated" to have abandoned formula one on the eve of almost guaranteed success, new team owner Ross Brawn insists.
Honda Withdraws from Frankfurt Motor Show 2009April 2, 2009 8:51:10 PM
Faced with shrinking sales and an uncertain economic climate, Honda has announced plans to withdraw from the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Honda executives applaud Brawn GP successApril 2, 2009 1:06:06 PM
The Honda Motor Co. has congratulated its former formula one team for winning last Sunday's Australian grand prix.
Honda Develops Brain-Machine Interface TechnologyMarch 31, 2009 6:23:13 PM
Wouldn't it be cool to command an entire army of enslaved robots only by thinking their marching orders? Honda isn't going that far just yet, but users can use a new thought technology to tell their ...
Reasonably Priced Car Comparison: Honda CR-V Vs Citroen C-CrosserMarch 21, 2009 5:01:53 PM
The C-Crosser comes with a 2.2 liter diesel with 156 hp. The Honda CR-V has a 2.2 liter diesel with only 140 hp but is priced well below the C-Crosser. The CR-V starts at under 25,000 euros while the ...
Toyota to Produce Cheaper Entry Level Prius to Compete with Honda InsightMarch 16, 2009 7:53:55 PM
New hybrid model will sell for 2 million yen (20,510 US) in Japan and is slated to arrive in 2011. Toyota will cut costs on the Prius by using a smaller engine and modifying parts.
Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000March 10, 2009 10:00:00 PM
Honda of America is pricing the 2010 Insight at a tad below the US$20,000 mark. The Insight launches on March 24 and is said to return 400 miles from its 1.3-litre petrol engine and 10kW electric moto...
Nick Fry *marginalised* in Brawn's post-Honda eraMarch 6, 2009 11:59:21 AM
The extent of Honda F1 chief executive Nick Fry's involvement in the newly-reborn Brawn GP is yet to be clarified.
Honda Announces Sale of the Honda Racing F1 TeamMarch 6, 2009 10:49:56 AM
The team commonly known as Honda has survived the withdrawal of the Japanese carmaker and will be called 'Brawn GP' in 2009, it was confirmed officially on Friday.
Fry hints team survival announcement imminentMarch 6, 2009 4:02:00 AM
Nick Fry on Thursday all but confirmed widespread speculation that the Brackley based team will survive the withdrawal of Honda and race in 2009.
*Honda* saga rambles on as Melbourne loomsMarch 6, 2009 12:55:23 AM
Only 20 days remain until official scrutineering at Albert Park, and yet the fate of the team commonly known as 'Honda' or 'Brawn Racing' is still yet to be clarified.
Team silent as Honda F1 saga reaches apexMarch 4, 2009 12:11:30 AM
A spokeswoman has declined to comment on the latest speculation surrounding the future of the team commonly known as Honda.
New Honda to be called *Brawn Racing*?March 3, 2009 4:20:26 AM
With the Ross Brawn-led management buyout said to have been approved by Honda's Tokyo board, speculation about the Brackley based team's new name is now rife.
Tester Wurz calm amid Honda rumoursMarch 3, 2009 1:11:09 AM
Alex Wurz is staying calm amid raging speculation the team currently known as Honda will survive to contest 2009.
Honda F1 Rescued - To be called *Brackley F1*February 27, 2009 1:43:57 PM
With a blank livery and Jenson Button at the wheel, the team currently known as Honda will return to action at a Silverstone shakedown of its 2009 car next Thursday, sources from inside the Brackley f...
Honda rescue 'contracts signed' - team sourceFebruary 27, 2009 3:36:57 AM
Team staff at Honda's Brackley headquarters have been told to prepare for imminent winter tests in Spain and subsequently the beginning of the 2009 season in Australia.
Michael Schumacher invited to rescue Honda - managerFebruary 27, 2009 12:36:57 AM
Michael Schumacher was invited to look into buying the embattled Brackley based formula one team, his long-time manager Willi Weber has confirmed.
Stewart, Stoddart Express Doubts for Future Honda Team and USF1February 26, 2009 11:33:12 PM
Sir Jackie Stewart does not expect the beleaguered Honda team to be rescued ahead of the looming 2009 season.
Ross Brawn *optimistic* of Honda F1 team survivalFebruary 26, 2009 1:37:08 AM
Despite the looming proximity of the 2009 opener, Honda team boss Ross Brawn is still optimistic the Brackley based outfit will be in Melbourne.
A requiem - Honda admit future F1 return possibleFebruary 25, 2009 6:00:36 AM
Honda Motor Co.'s incoming chief executive has left the door open to the struggling Japanese manufacturer returning to formula one in the future.
F1 team survival *not impossible* - HondaFebruary 25, 2009 2:00:36 AM
An official of the Honda Motor Co. has clarified that it is "not impossible" that its formula one team will survive to contest this season's world championship.
Branson admits interest in F1 bidFebruary 23, 2009 9:58:23 PM
Sir Richard Branson has admitted interest in bringing the Virgin brand to formula one, but suggested he will only buy the Honda team if some of the sport's "faults" are mended.
Honda says Suzuka revamp on trackFebruary 23, 2009 9:50:55 PM
Suzuka is on track to returning to the calendar this year, despite the withdrawal from formula one as a competitor of the circuit's owner Honda.
Ecclestone barracking for Virgin victory for Honda F1February 19, 2009 10:49:42 PM
Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday made it clear he is barracking for a Virgin victory as the Honda sale saga enters its final days.
Monday is D-Day for Honda rescueFebruary 19, 2009 10:44:43 PM
Only a few days remain for the Brackley based formula one team to survive the shock withdrawal of the Japanese manufacturer Honda.
Team source confirms Virgin F1 bid for HondaFebruary 18, 2009 11:51:49 PM
A source close to the Brackley based formula one team has confirmed that Virgin Group is the late bidder hoping to buy the beleaguered outfit.
Virgin *one of many* Honda F1 biddersFebruary 18, 2009 11:21:00 PM
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is not the only bidder for the Brackley based formula one team, a spokeswoman for owner Honda Motor Co. said on Wednesday.
Rumours tip Virgin as late Honda bidderFebruary 17, 2009 9:17:52 PM
As the clock to Melbourne clicks down to less than 40 days, the latest rumour in the Honda saga is that Sir Richard Branson may be the mysterious late bidder for the Brackley based team.
USF1 not interested in Honda team bailoutFebruary 17, 2009 8:40:49 PM
USF1, the prospective American formula one team targeting a 2010 debut, prefers setting up a brand new entrant than rescuing the embattled Honda outfit.
Formula 1: Mercedes wants money for Honda dealFebruary 16, 2009 11:00:00 PM
Norbert Haug has confirmed reports that Mercedes-Benz will not release engines to the team currently known as Honda until backing for the entire 2009 season is in place.
