Press Release

New NSX to come to NZ!

Honda New Zealand has announced that the NSX will be released to the New Zealand market in 2016. Managing Director, Nobuya Sonoda says, “Honda New Zealand is excited to announce the launch of the new NSX in 2016. The NSX is a part of Honda’s DNA, and we are proud to bring this icon to […]

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Random Stuff!

Best pic of a Honda Jazz ever!

Had a crap day? Then this should make you smile… An elderly couple in Bel Air somehow managed to tip their Honda Jazz on its side – but instead of panicking, they posed for possibly the greatest picture of all time. It is not entirely clear exactly how the driver managed to tip the Jazz […]

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New Cars Quick Drives

QUICK DRIVE: Honda Accord V6

For a full Road Test of the Honda Accord 2.4 click here. It is almost like Honda started with the V6 version of the new Accord, then started pulling stuff off it to create the four-cylinder version. “Two cylinders? Yep, get rid of those.” “That extra ratio in the transmission? Lose it.” “Those sexy twin […]

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New Cars Road Tests

ROAD TEST: Honda Accord 2.4

With the new Accord Honda has taken the best parts of both previous Accords – the Accord V6’s plush ride and the Accord Euro’s sharp handling – and combined them to make a thoroughly convincing package. It has its flaws, but the new Accord truly is one of the most impressive cars to come from […]

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New Cars Quick Drives Road Tests

QUICK DRIVE: Honda Euro Civic L

OVERSTEER ROAD TEST: Honda Euro Civic L There is a strange mental disconnect when you approach the Honda Euro Civic hatch for the first time. You find yourself slightly confused. Surely, you think to yourself, this can’t be in any way related to the other car to carry the Civic name, that dull, uninspiring sedan […]

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New Cars Road Tests

ROAD TEST: Honda CR-Z

OVERSTEER ROAD TEST: Honda CR-Z Honda has looked back to its past for the new CR-Z, resurrecting the spirit of the classic CR-X for what could potentially be the most exciting Honda in years. Hondas used to be exciting. Even the boring ones like the Civic. Honda gave us VTEC engines that revved up to […]

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New Cars Road Tests

ROAD TEST: Honda Insight

Honda has chosen to market the Insight in New Zealand as a small 5-door hatchback that just happens to be a hybrid, rather than just focus on the fact that it is a hybrid, a-la Prius. This may well prove to be a very smart strategy from Honda New Zealand, but probably not for the […]

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