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New variable valve timing innovation from Toyota increases power, reduces fuel consumption

Just a few more innovations like this one from Toyota and the good old internal combustion engine will remain the dominant powertrain for cars and trucks worldwide. Wait a second, that is likely to remain the same anyway; but that does mean that any innovations which can increase the efficiency of the ICE are certainly worth exploring and implementing. As much as us die-hards want to see electric vehicles make up the majority of sales, it is not going to happen any time soon. So, let's applaud companies like Toyota which take it upon themselves ... Read more →

Honda files a patent for a new two-wheeler, the Griffon Jeremy Korzeniewski

It looks like there may be a new scooter coming to market from Honda. We don't bring you news of every single scooter that may be coming soon to a dealer near you, though. This isn't just any ...

It's a minivan, it's an SUV - it's Honda's new Crossroad Sebastian Blanco

The brand-new Honda Crossroad goes on sale in Japan tomorrow. Honda is calling this vehicle an "active life navigator" which sounds like something a late-night infomercial would try to sell us. But ...

Honda CEO speech presents green initiatives Dane Muldoon

In his 2006 Year-End Speech, the CEO of Honda, Takeo Fukui, outlined several green initiatives that the company will undertake in 2007 including building a new resource/energy efficient automobile ...

Like Jerry Flint says, behind every good hybrid is an internal combustion engine Mike Magda

ForbesAutos.com columnist Jerry Flint doesn't think automakers will give up on gas or diesel engines quickly, simply because technology keeps making them better. He likes Volkswagen's TSI innovation ...

Honda's new VTEC offers more power, better fuel economy, cleaner emissions 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Honda introduced the wonders of their innovative VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System) technology to Americans by rolling out the NSX in 1990. At the time, many considered the technology to be the normally-aspirated alternative to turbocharging and supercharging. For some, ...

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