Honda Civic 1.6 Diesel Gets Its First Fleet Sale in UK

Just a few days after the official launch of production in Swindon, Honda has secured the first local fleet sale for the car from Co’dair Group, an Essex-based design and publicity agency, which has ordered 18 of the cars, replacing its entire fleet.

The new 1.6-liter turbo diesel was built from the ground up with the European market in mind. It produces 120 PS and 300 Nm of torque at 2,000rpm, emitting only 94 grams per kilometer of CO2, ideal for fleet use.

John Dedross, Managing Director of The Co’dair Group, commented: “Part of our decision-making process was the need to engage with a supplier which not only understands how its vehicles fit into our business now, but also how we plan for the future.”

He added; “We have always demanded a lot from our vehicles and suppliers. Honda has the strength and depth to meet our requirements. By selecting the 1.6-litre diesel engine we have reduced our drivers’ Benefit In Kind taxation, fuel costs and service and maintenance budget.”

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Honda recalling 50,000 new Civic models over driveshaft fear

Honda has issued a voluntary recall of its 2012 Civic over a potential issue with the left driveshaft. There are 50,000 cars that might be affected by an improperly assembled part. The fault can lead to the shaft dislodging from the outer CV joint while the car is moving, resulting in a loss of power and the inability to prevent the car from rolling away in certain conditions when the car is parked.

No accidents or deaths have been reported over the issue. Honda will notify owners beginning later this month, at which time they can take their cars to their dealers for inspection. 

via: Honda

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Honda Civic Sedan European Version Launched

Honda has just released the first official info and pictures of the Euro-spec 2012 Civic sedan, with the carmaker bragging that the car has not just gained a boot section, it has also received multiple enhancements.

Unfortunately, unlike in the case of the hatchback version (you can read our review of the car here), which isn’t offered in the US and comes with its own design that appeals to Europeans, the sedan borrows almost all of the styling features from its US counterpart, which means we are dealing with a rather bland look. Honda has redesigned the light clusters, not only to meet the EU rules but also to bring a design bonus, but we can’t really say they’ve succeeded.

Climbing aboard, we find a redesigned center console, as well as updated seats, both up front and in the rear. The vehicle also comes with the new I-MID (Intelligent-Multi Information Display) screen that allows one to monitor all the functions of the vehicle.

The vehicle is being launched with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine and will probably carry on the rest of the units from the hatchback version. Sales of the European Honda Civic are set to debut this summer.

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Honda Civic Type R Mule has Big Wing

When we drove the new Honda Civic earlier this year, all we could think about was a question: when will the Type-R arrive? Now we have something that’s not an answer but is good enough: a set of spyshots that show a test mule of the hot hatch.

The images show a Civic that’s wearing a huge (by OEM standards) wing at the back and a slightly modified front bumper (this seems to have a metallic add-on lower elements), with these indicating that we are talking about a go-fast version of the Civic.

Honda will stay true to its Type-R philosophy, so instead of slapping a turbo and throwing itself in the HP war that currently going on in the hot hatch segment, it will use a high-revving naturally aspirated engine that’s set to offer 220-230 hp. However, the heart of the vehicle will be its chassis, with Honda expected to make radical changes, but without its usual partner, Mugen.

Via: autoevolution

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