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HondaJet NC Facility Nears Completion

BB — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:14:26 +0000

The 1st US deliveries of HondaJet are expected in 2010(European delivery in late 2012). That means I might be able to afford one in, oh…30 years. In the meantime, Honda Aircraft Company started moving into their new Greensboro, NC headquarters in May ‘08. Completion of the adjoining R&D and hangar facility are expected within the year as well as the start of construction for the production facility.

And finally, a show that’s not in California! The HondaJet will be making an appearance at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI(July 29-August 3).

2009 Honda Fit

BB — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:11:31 +0000

The 09 Fit was introduced at the New York International Auto Show yesterday.

If it’s possible, it looks even more ugly than the 08 model. The body has been “…redesigned with slicker looks” according to Honda, although it looks like it’s morphed into a Prius with a rounder rear. And I can’t help comparing the ricer taillights and black outlined hatch to the likes of a Suzuki Aerio.

Nothing that’s come out of American Honda has inticed me since 1997. I’m not likely to give up my 94 Civic when I have no payments, double-wishbone suspension, and an enjoyable car to work on. Screw all the new vehicle stability controls and airbags in every coin pocket. I want to drive my car, not have a network of electronic modules dictating every corner I turn.

It seems those times have passed and yours and my future hold ever controlling and complicated vehicles. It’ll be sad day when and if automated cars come into play and I’m left riding along the once free highways like a robot in an Autopia hell.

When a knockoff is better than the real thing

BB — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:58:22 +0000

Wordpress has a cool feature called “TagSurfer” that filters blogs by a series of tags you choose, providing a fresh stream of reading content for daily viewing pleasure. In my perusal of said blogs today, I came across something that made me laugh. It’s been out for over a year, but silly me hasn’t seen it yet.

Courtesy of TagSurfer and this blog(Memorable Moments from Masterworks Studio of Decatur, Georgia), I bring you the spoof video to the original Honda choir video:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzO3LXX_8sw]

When Hondas fly

BB — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:31:30 +0000

It’s hard to believe in Honda much these days when they’re slowing killing off their race inspired street cars and choosing to cater to lazy fat Americans and huge utility vehicles.

While they might be(are) screwing up with their ground limited vehicles, the HondaJet is impressive at least on paper. It’s hot curves actually serve a purpose with over-the-wing mounted engines engineered so for lower drag and more interior space. These puppies are also fuel efficient and low on emissions. Who woulda thunk?

For more technical info and pictures, see the HondaJet website.