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Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Crossover, Honda, Design/Style
Honda Accord Crosstour HFP Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
We're still not very fond of the
Honda Accord Crosstour's styling, but we'll be honest - this
SEMA-spec HFP concept is pretty darn cool. Riding on 19-inch PDS-10 wheels wrapped in Yokohama ADVAN ST 245/50-series tires, this Crosstour benefits from a lowered sport suspension encompassing new shocks and struts at all four corners, performance front springs and a unique body kit.
Honda says that this modified Crosstour is only a concept, but we won't be shocked to see some of these factory performance parts show up on the crossover's spec sheet in the not-too-distant future. After all, if you're going to drive something as... unique as the Crosstour, why not give it an added dose of individuality? Check it out in our gallery of high-res shots below.
Photos copyright (C)2010 Drew Phillips / AOLSEMA 2010: Honda Accord Crosstour HFP Concept is a good answer to a question no one asked originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 3rd, 2010
Filed under: SUV
Motor Trend has been around since 1949, and during that time it has handed out a fair share of
awards to various automakers and vehicle models. More recently, the print publication has gone online by way of its web site, Youtube page and various social media networks. One network in particular has stuck a chord with the buff book and it's choosing to leverage the power of
Facebook to
announce the winner of its 2011 Sport/Utility Vehicle of the Year award.
M/T has been steadily rolling out its top 15 contenders, with the announcement of the winner to be made on October 19th, 2010 at 12:01 a.m EST. Why Facebook?
"We want to foster a two-way dialogue with our audience," said Angus MacKenzie, Editor In-Chief of Motor Trend, "and Facebook was the next logical step to engage our community even further."
The currently revealed contenders are:
Past winners of this title include the
Subaru Forester and the
Mazda CX-9.
Hop the jump to read M/T's press release.
[Source:
Motor Trend]
Continue reading Motor Trend getting ready to announce its 2011 Sport/Utility Vehicle of the Year Award...on Facebook
Motor Trend getting ready to announce its 2011 Sport/Utility Vehicle of the Year Award...on Facebook originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 14th, 2010
Filed under: Recalls, Crossover, Hatchback, Honda
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour - Click above for high-res image gallery
Honda is set to launch a recall of certain 2010
Accord Crosstour models to "inspect and potentially replace the front passenger airbag." According to Honda, the recall will cover about 3,340 units in total, some 700 of those in Canada.
The cause for the recall stems from recent testing which revealed a potential problem with the airbag modules not meeting the rules regarding protection of an unbelted, child test dummies in the front seats. They say no incidents have been reported, but Honda is recommending that children under the age of 12 be properly restrained in the vehicle's rear seat for now.
Honda will notify affected customers by mail but owners can also call their dealer or Customer Relations toll-free at 1-888-946-6329.
Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 AOL
[Source: Canada NewsWire via
Digital Journal]
Honda recalling Accord Crosstour over airbag issue? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 15th, 2010
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Filed under: Safety, Crossover, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota
IIHS rollover tests for midsized SUVs - Click above for high-res image gallery
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has completed a
round of rollover testing on 12 mid-sized SUVs (though most are technically CUVs, but whatevs), and the results show that some carmakers are exceeding federal rollover standards. Six of the haulers scored a Good rating, led by the 2010
Jeep Liberty, one scored Acceptable, and the remaining five were Marginal. The Good rating means a tested car has a roof that is twice as strong as the current government safety standard.
Five of the top six - the
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Venza, and
Kia Sorento - also scored Good marks for front-, side- and rear-occupant protection, and so earn the coveted classification of being an IIHS Top Safety Pick. If your CUV isn't listed, fear not, as the IIHS is testing them in groups.
Follow the jump for the full release, and you can have a look at the entire batch of tested vehicles in the high-res gallery below.
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Continue reading IIHS performs rollover test on 12 mid-sized SUVs
IIHS performs rollover test on 12 mid-sized SUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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June 2nd, 2010
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Filed under: Crossover, Hatchback, Honda, Reviews
2010 Honda Crosstour - Click above for high-res image gallery
Its introduction was a case study in how to bungle an automotive social media campaign. Badly. It had people running for thesauruses to find new and fascinating synonyms for "ugly." Its TV campaign has something to do with jazz music and animals. And yet, for all the hubbub, hysterics and lamentations that
Honda had completely lost its mind, the 2010 Honda
Accord Crosstour quietly showed up and began finding customers.
Last month - its best sales performance to date - 2,587 people drove the odd-looking hatchwagon home. Recently, we took delivery of our own Crosstour EX-L tester, loaded-up with all-wheel drive and navigation, to see how we felt about spending a week with Honda's latest experiment.
Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading Review: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour hatches a new niche
Review: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour hatches a new niche originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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April 7th, 2010
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