Designer John Mahieddine has created the Honda FUZ-O hovercar that is able to cruise at a maximum speed of 300mph thanks to its high-power turbines. The concept car also features a “fly-by-wire system that relies on GPS to keep cars from hitting one another.” [Yanko]
Honda today announced the pricing for its 2010 Insight hybrid. The price starts at $20,470 for the LX model that offers standard features including power windows, automatic climate control, tilt and telescopic wheel and a sound system with CD player and auxiliary input jack for iPods. Meanwhile, the EX model is priced at $21,300 (plus $670 in destination charges) including the stability control, alloy wheels, cruise control, paddle shifters for the CVT gearbox, and the ability to opt for GPS navigation. [Autoblog]
The all new 2009 Honda Fit Sport is priced at $16,260. This car features a touchscreen navigation unit (optional), 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift mode, and lots of cup holders. [Jalopnik]
Honda’s all-new Insight concept car has been unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. This 5-passenger car is powered by a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder i-VTEC gasoline engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor form the foundation of the Integrated Motor Assist(IMA) hybrid system. The electric motor is positioned inline between the engine and the continuously variable transmission, that adds power during acceleration and in certain cruising situations, and recaptures energy from the vehicle’s forward momentum during braking. [AVING]
